Government cotton program urged at national meeting
Delegates urged continued compulsory government control of cotton. California could yield 2 million bales in two years, adding to 16 million bales in the South, risking price declines if farmers farmed freely. Tolley cited Secretary Wallace’s stance and toured the Rio Grande and Salt River Valleys with a party from Montgomery to Pasadena, noting cotton awareness among California and Arizona growers.
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National Federation
California
Tolley
Wallace
Montgomery
Pasadena
New Pago
Phoenix
Ariz
el Paso
Farm Bureau
Rio Grande
Salt River
Gift Given Dr J A Smith by Church Members
Congregation members presented an overcoat to Dr James Allen Smith the pastor at Central Presbyterian last night as a mark of esteem. Smith recently resigned to accept the pastorate at West End Baptist Church in Birmingham early January. Prayer services were led by Smith.
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Central Pre Church
James Allen Smith
Smith
West End Baptist Church
Birmingham Church
White House Christmas Eve Program Delights Court
The White House holiday schedule was packed with activities and the President read an installment of Dickens A Christmas Carol to children and guests. Franklin Jr. remains in a Boston hospital and cannot return home for Christmas.
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Washington
White House
Eve
Christ
Tiny Tim
Old Scrooge
Franklin, Jr
Boston
DecaTurR's Diary Update From Decatur Area
Elbert Drinkard mayor of Falkville visited on business Wednesday afternoon. The police court arraigned four offenders for petty larceny speeding and drunkenness. Two drunken driving arrests were made by state patrols with deputies in Limestone and Marshall counties. TVA offices closed for Christmas. city hall to close for several days. Santa attended the First Presbyterian church Christmas tree event. Local residents visiting include Joe Agee and Arlee Bailey. A marriage license issued to Sanders Coffey and Velma Gobble. David Livingston and Mary Nell McSherry granted a marriage permit. Community church visitation by the presiding elder discussed. Weekend guests of Decatur residents noted. A grass fire at the Decatur Iron and Steel plant area was extinguished with no damage.
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Sanders Coffey
Velma Earline Gobble
Decatur
David Livingston
Mary Nell McSherry
Athens
Funeral services for James A. Wates Brilliant mayor 40 years
Funeral services will be conducted for James Albert Wates a Red Marion county merchant and longtime mayor of Brilliant Alabama who died today in Brilliant. He is the father of Mrs. Houston Balk of Decatur and is survived by Mrs. George Mann Miss Mary Ada Wates Roy Wates and Ira Wates.
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James Albert Wates
Marion
Brilliant
Ala
Wates
Houston Balk
Decatur
George Mann
Mary Ada Wates
Roy Wates
Birmingham
Ira Wates
Jackson
Miss
Crime news banned from front page on Christmas Eve
Poplar Bluff Missouri December 24 193- Today the ninth consecutive Christmas Eve edition of the Daily American Republic omits crime news from the front page. Publisher J H Wolpers said the policy aims to feature more wholesome news on this one day each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poplar Bluff
Daily American Republic
J. H. Wolpers
Santa Claus of Air Off on His Mission
A huge tri motor plane laden with Christmas packages roared northward from Boston bearing Captain William H. Wincapaw Santa Claus of the air starting his annual Christmas flights to lighthouses and coast guard stations.
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Boston
William H. Wincapaw
Santa Claus
Massachuset's reporters receive festive Christmas neckties
Governor James M Curry gave State House reporters bright neckties as Yuletide gifts in a cheerful holiday note. The tie idea sparked quick swaps among horse traders and other aides, making a merry scene at the capital.
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Massachuset
James M. Curley
Churchill Daughter Sarah Weds Vic Oliver at British Consulate
New York December 24 Sarah Churchill daughter of Winston Churchill. She married Vic Oliver orchestra leader and comedian at the British consulate today, the couple’s secretary announced.
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New York
Sarah Churchill
Winston Churchill
Vic Oliver
Oliver
Bold burglar escapes after night break-in at Chandler home
A bold burglar fled 1:30 a.m. after entering through a south window at 120 Eighth avenue, taking a purse, a glove and stockings from Miss Edna Huddleston’s room. J. O. Chandler and his wife roused. a police chase followed with a track dog guiding to the railroad and station areas. Officers Weatherly, Hunter and Terry investigated the scene and questioned two men in the waiting rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. OC. Chandler
Eighth Avenue
Mr. Chandler
Edna Huddleston
Second avenue Christmas lights funded by 38 local firms
Thirty eight business men and firms financed Christmas lighting on Second Avenue, expanding four blocks from Grant Street to Lee Street, doubling the previous two blocks. Contributors included Speake Warren and Ratliff, J. Penney, Woolworth, Grant Co., Capitol Theatre, Dinsmore Bros, Stinson Bros, Palace Cafe, Bank and many local shops.
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Second Avenue
Grant Street
Lee Street
Speake, Warren and Ratliff
Emporium
J. E. Wilder
A. Beshara
Darling Shoppe
Decatur Grocery
Alexander's
Fleischer’s Fashion Shoppe
Dinsmore Bros
F. W. Woolworth Co
Capitol Theatre
H. O. Golder
J. C. Penney Co
W. T. Grant Co
McGough Bakeries
Kuhn Bros. Co
Decatur Daily
R. R. Kent
J. D. Ligon
Stinson Bros
Gunter’s
Russell Speake
the Blue Shop
Apollo Billiard Parlor
Ben Franklin
Sivley and Sandlin
Western Auto Supply Store
Lyons Hotel Announces Major Renovations Planned
The Lyons Hotel will spend a large sum on renovations. The second annex was built in 1919. Harvey Hughes, brother to the current managing director, led the hotel for 11 years before J. K. Hughes took over. He is now in his 12th year, making 23 years of management by the Hughes brothers.
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The
Lyons
Harvey Hughes
J. K. Hughes
Hughes Brothers
Sheriff raids curb Decatur booze supply
Sheriff’s officers conducted four raids across Decatur in an effort to curb the city’s liquor supply during the holiday period. The actions targeted illegal alcohol flow and followed reports of illicit distribution. Authorities emphasized ongoing enforcement to reduce available liquor.
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Decatur
Solons Study Farm Plans for New Congress
Washington December 24 farmers seek a steady income in all years. The AAA plan of crop control was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court earlier. Secretary Wallace says a better plan is being devised and all options are explored for Congress. An all risk crop insurance plan, initially limited to wheat, is proposed to offset disasters.
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Edwin B. Harkinson
Washington
Congress
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
AAA
Supreme Court
Wallace
H. R. Tolley
The
Soil Conservation Plan
Fluid Confiscation Follows Recent Poeglallons
A few days yield multiple confiscations of a liquid substance amid ongoing enforcement. Authorities report seizures as part of a broader crackdown, with no injuries or arrests detailed in the readable text.
Market Quotations Steady Across Livestock and Cotton
Grassy slaughter steers and heifers 3 1 2c to 5 1 2c. Beef cows 3 1 4c to 3.75, fat cows up to 4.00. Hog prices to 10.45, 160 300 lb range 10.15 10.40. Cattle markets firm with steers and yearlings steady, other killing classes higher. Liverpool cotton prices steady with American basis demand. futures steady. Sheep and lambs in fair demand with lambs up to 9.50 and above, ewes 3.50 4.50.
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Liverpool
Chicago
U. S
Potatoes Show Steady Demand Amid Strong Supplies
U S Department of Agriculture reports 194 total shipments and ample supply for potatoes in Chicago. Prices listed include Idaho burbanks US No. 1 at 2.65 to 2.90 per cwt, US No. 2 at 2.15 to 2.30, Colorado red McClures 2.70, Wisconsin round whites 1.90 to 2.02, Michigan russet rurals 1.95 to 2.10.
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Chicago
U. S. Dept
Burbanks
Colorado
Michigan Russet Rurals
Poultry Prices in Chicago Market Report
Chicago December market report lists live poultry and birds with varied weights. Hens range around 4 1 2 to 16 1 2 pounds, with leghorn and Plymouth Rock varieties noted. Turkeys ducks geese and capons priced by weight, with several weight categories and color distinctions.
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Chicago
Springs
Plymouth
White Rock
Plymouth Rock
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James H. Tolley
Bellemina
Papa
Williams
Tra Ei
J. A. Smith
Decaturr
Elbert Drinkard
Falkville
E. J. Carter
J. T. Bryant
Limestone County
Sam Basslinger
Kumpe Ayers
Marshall County
TVA
City Hall
Santa
First Presbyterian Church
Joe Agee
Town Creek
Vanderbilt
Charlie Farrer
Levy, Ark
A. A. Farrer
Arlee Bailey
R. Lee Ryan
Baileyton
Vy. W. L
Arra Smith
Morris Turner
Norma Jean
J. 8. Sanderson
Route 3
Black Ozbalk
Baileytown
Decatur Iron and Steel Company
Pop
A. Z. Bailey Grocery CO
Gulf
Wwe
HH. W. Harrlson
Wto-Pep
St. Bext
P-I
Solons
Tsth Congress
Associated Press
Wall Street Decatur Livestock Market
G. E. Almon
Merry Christmas
Almon
Cordial
Dixco., Inc
Gobble Lumber Co
John & Paul
Collier
John Deere Dealers
Best
Paul C. Davis
Farmers, Gin Co
T. D. Shaw
Edith Riddle
Roland Langley
J. T. Totty
James Mitchell George Clem
L. B. Lanier
Richard Bayless
Floyd Sharp
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