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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1938
Page
8
Jesus the Perfect Man and Ethical Lawgiver
A 1912 column argues Jesus alone embodied flawless truth and timeless ethics surpassing Plato, Confucius, Buddha, and other figures. It asserts Jesus taught property, duty, and character, shaping a superior moral government and a perfect life, claiming only divinity explains his unique perfection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Jesus
Christendom
Jesns
C. P. Mooney
End of road for F. Donald Coster after suicide
The article recalls F. Donald Coster ending his life with a pistol last Thursday after years of alleged fraud. It notes his brilliant mind and asks whether his crooked deeds justified the price he paid, suggesting crime does not pay and advising youths to avoid such paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Donald Coster
Buster
America
Hopkins Named Secretary of Commerce Faces Senate Battle
The formal appointment of Harry Hopkins as secretary of commerce sparks early opposition in the senate. While a ratification is likely, Hopkins has built powerful enemies ready to attack his nomination, signaling a tough start to his tenure in the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hopkins
Hopkins
Senate
John Jones
Henry Smith
Still Talking on Scottsboro Defense and Blame Shifting
The sentence questions why Scottsboro associates consistently accuse others of wrongdoing. It implies a pattern of deflecting fault and portrays a belief that those involved are out of step with Jim, suggesting ongoing controversy and rhetorical blame games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Merry Christmas Greeting From The Daily Family
The Daily staff sends warm Christmas wishes to readers hoping for the merriest holiday season. The message expresses heartfelt cheer from every member of the newspaper family to loyal subscribers and the wider community.
Keller Me Memorial Bridge construction halted by water and holidays
Construction of the Keller Me Memorial Bridge over the Tennessee river is interrupted by high water and the holidays with plans to resume January first. B D Meadors presents cigars to The Daily. From 12 Years Ago column Mrs R C Workman and daughter to spend January in Montgomery. Editorial notes Christmas cheer and economy questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee River
R. C. Workman
Marjorie
Montgomery
Christmas Frivolity and a Tire in the Sausage Mishap
A Christmas Eve scene shows shoppers rushing through stores while a tired businessman in a restaurant discovers his sausage contains a tire fragment. The waiter quips that progress is demonstrated as the tire is explained away with a wagging joke about motor carts replacing horses.
Christmas Spirit Reflections and Old Time Tidbits
An assortment of Christmas musings on aging family joy, the helper hand, and simple pleasures. The piece notes how the season softens even the hardest, urges goodwill to all, and recalls a mythic line about a balloon on the tree for a father. It ends with a brief column toast and a historical aside about Christmas being banned by Puritans 1659-1681.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Record holiday travel eyes high peak in Christmas rush
A crowd travels toward home for Christmas as sleet rain and ice slow routes from the Atlantic coast to the Mississippi Valley. Airlines report record reservations while some flights are canceled. Six to eleven deaths are blamed on weather across Minnesota Indiana and Ohio. Telephones relay millions of holiday messages and merchants near 1937 trade levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlantic
Mississippi Valley
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York City
Uniontown
Ala
York
Nebraska
Minnesota
Indiana
Ohio
Wolfe Company Distributes $225000 in Christmas Gifts
The Wolfe family of Columbus Ohio announced a cash Christmas distribution totaling 225000 to Wolfe enterprises including the Columbus Dispatch Ohio State Journal banks shoe company and a radio station. The annual gift program began in 1900 and continues this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Harry P. Wolfe
Wolfe Enterprises
Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State Journal
Banks
Shoe Company
Budget Hearings Set for 1938 39 in Montgomery
Governor Bibby Graves announced public hearings on the 1938 39 budget to be held December 29 in Montgomery. He invited Governor elect Frank M. Dixon to attend and asked Senator E P Russell and Representative John Delaney to join for free and full discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Bibby Graves
Frank M. Dixon
Graves
E. P. Russell
Finance and Taxation Committee
Rep
John Delaney
House Appropriations Committee
Teachers and bus drivers receive December pay in Athens
About 200 teachers and 20 bus drivers in Athens were paid their December salaries totaling around $18 000. The payments were rushed to ensure funds arrived before Christmas celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Arthritis the Great American Disease
Dr Logan Clendening explains arthritis as a common chronic joint ailment affecting many, with two main forms. He notes that treatment hinges on rest psychology and heat, and that the digestive tract blood and sinuses also play roles. An editor's note promotes seven pamphlets offered for ten cents each by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Job
Clendening
Logan Clendening
Program Advances Atlanta in Southeastern Building Plan
Region al Director H. T. Cole announced a $175,000,000 PWA building program across nine southeastern states. The project was reported to be 81 percent under construction as of today in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nounced Pwa
White House Staff Receives FDR Christmas Gifts
President Roosevelt distributed chromium paper weights to White House employees at the Yuletide reception. The gifts feature the president's likeness and name and come from the Hyde Park metal workshop Mrs. Roosevelt supports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Union ends picket at Daniel Clark's after 86 days
The international union of hotel and restaurant employees quits the picketing of Daniel Clark's restaurant after 86 days. Clark fed the pickets free of charge and they became friendly, with many calling him Danny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pass
South Bend
Ind
International Union of Hotel and Restaurant
Daniel Clark
Clark
Danny
Hungry and Clothe the Needy Lights Christmas Candles
A vivid note recalls charity work to feed and clothe the hungry and shine Christmas candles in children's eyes with unexpected gifts and acts of kindness. The piece highlights community generosity and the spirit of seasonable giving.
Morgan County Offices to Close Saturdays Under 1939 Act
A 1939 Alabama bill provides for the closing of Morgan County offices including the Judge of Probate Tax Assessor Clerk of Circuit Court Tax Collector Register of the Circuit Court and Board of Revenue from noon on Saturdays until Monday morning. The act takes effect upon gubernatorial approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Circuit Court
Board of Revenue
Morgan County
Rutledge
Thomas
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Lord Bacon
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Scotts
B. D. Meadors
the Daily
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Latin America
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Bob Desa
Wolfe Company
Santa
Alabama Business Institute
H. & H Machine Works
North Alabama
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By Logan Clendening, M. D
Dr. Clendening
H. T. Cole
Reigns
Harry Porter
Fite Drug CO
Decatur Cleaners
Greerines
Mason Brown
ICE & Coal CO
First Avenue
Bank
Morgan County National Bank
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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