Flood Threatens Central Alabama Communities
Severe flooding from the Coosa and Tallapoosa rivers drives evacuations in lowlands near Montgomer y and Wetumpka as backwaters flood thousands of acres. State trucks stand by to move convicts from Camp Four amid rising waters and blocked streets in Northport and surrounding areas.
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Carolina
Alabama
Coosa
Mont
Wetumpka
Montgomery
Talla
Montgom
E. Ga
Northport
Tennessee River to Crest Near Flood Stage This Weekend
The Tennessee River at Decatur is rising toward a crest of 20 feet, just under flood stage, expected by Saturday. At 7 am the river stood 16.2 feet, with forecasts revised upward due to continued rains, though little debris and no livestock were observed drifting downstream.
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Tennessee Fiver
Weather Bureau
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Decatur
Pension warrants delayed by Alabama due to funds
Judge of probate B L Malone says the state will not issue pension warrants until funds are available. A law last session requires ready money to cover payments. Warrant issuance may occur in January, likely after the 16th. About 75 warrants are paid in Morgan county each quarter.
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Alabama
B. L. Mane
Age Malone
Morgan County
Auto accident victim improved in Pulaski hospital return
Miss Nellie Davis of Pulaski has recovered from injuries from a Christmas automobile crash. She suffered a broken collar bone and is well enough to return home from Benevolent hospital.
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Nellie Davis
Pulaski
Benevolent Hospital
Miss Davis
Officer Bill Moore Recovers From Influenza Attack
Friends of Decatur Police Department officer Bill Moore are glad he has recovered and is back on duty after an influenza illness.
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Bill Moore
Decatur
Ill at His Home Lands Mills Resident Williams
Special report notes N Williams, a well known resident of Land Mills, is at his home this week suffering from influenza.
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Land Mills
N- Williams
Influenza cases rise nationwide with Southern waning
The Public Health Service reports 127000 new influenza cases last week. The surge is centered in the South with Alabama showing waning activity as the spread continues.
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Washington
The
Public Health Service
Alabama
Homebound status noted for resident at 1613 Fifth Avenue
A fragment records Helmick of 1613 Fifth Avenue confined to his home, with references to the south location.
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Helmick
Fifth Avenue
Free Hand Sought for Roosevelt in Economy Taxation
Democratic leaders Rainey and Burns urged blanket authority for the president elect to implement wholesale tax economies after taking office. They argued a beer tax, continuation of the gasoline levy, and other cuts could balance the treasury’s income and clear out the Republican setup for reliable figures.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Rainey
Illinois
Burns
House Appropriations Committee
Treasury Department
Prisoner Smith Seeks Christian Prayers in Jail
Morgan county inmate Less Smith, held in Madison county jail on an assault with intent to murder charge connected to an incident at Wilhite's Station, asks for prayers from Christian people. He notes King’s illness and missed hearings while offering a lengthy prayer.
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Less Smith
Morgan County
Madison County
Smith
Rufus King
Wilhite’s Station
King
Huntsille
Roosevelt prepares exit plan as New York governor nears end
President elect Roosevelt clears his desk two days before leaving Albany as governor and seeks first hand data on the nation's finances. He plans a conference with Vice President Garner at Hyde Park or New York home to decide tax policy and the federal budget outlook amid questions about the deficit.
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Albany
N. Y
New York
Roosevelt
Lehman
Garner
Hyde Park
Washington
Rural Roads Deteriorate After Freeze and Sleet
Rural areas in North Alabama suffer severe road damage from the recent freeze sleet and subsequent rains. Impassable routes and high waters threaten travel and daily life as conditions grow more serious.
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North
Alabama
Bishop McDowell to Visit St. John's Episcopal Church
Rt. Rev. Mm. G. McDowell D D bishop of the Alabama diocese will make an official visitation to St. John's Episcopal church on Sunday January 15. He has visited every church in the diocese in the past ten weeks and chosen the motto Less to Live On But More To Live For.
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Mm. G. McDowell
Alabama
St. John's Episcopal Church
Bishop McDowell
Temperatures Reported For 24 Hour Period
The weather bureau recorded a high of 54 degrees and a low of 36 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at seven this morning.
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the Weather Bureau Today
John and Thomas Looney Improve After Holiday Accident
John and Thomas Looney of 32 Tenth Avenue West are reported improved after sustaining slight injuries in a holiday accident.
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John and
Thomas’ Looney
Tenth Avenue
West
Missing bank deposit from Sheats and Napps store
Two hundred forty five dollars in currency disappeared from a bank book on a counter at Sheats and Napps on First Avenue before noon Wednesday. The proprietors, in a crowded shop, checked the cash and could not tell who took it as both partners suspected the other. 115 ones, one twenty, three tens and sixteen fives were involved with no clues.
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First Avenue
Wreck on Highway injures no one near Hartselle Decatur
A car owned by Mr and Mrs Loyd Johnson of Hartselle Route 2 sustained damage in a late Friday night crash on the highway between Hartselle and Decatur. No injuries were reported.
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Loyd Johnson
Hartselle
Decatur
Pastor A L Dulin Accepts Heights Church Pastorate
Rev A L Dulin has accepted the pastorate of Moulton Heights Baptist Church and was guest of honor at a welcome gathering Monday night. About 30 church members attended. The pastor expressed appreciation for the courtesy shown.
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A. L. Dulin
Moulton Heights Baptist Church
Singing Convention in Lawrence County at Hatton
The Lawrence county singing convention will be held at Hatton community ten miles south of Town Creek on next Saturday and Sunday December 31 and January. A. C. Young, president, invites all singers in Lawrence county and Morgan county to attend the two day event.
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Lawrence County
Hatton
Town Creek
C. A. Young
Morgan County
Florence State Teachers College resumes winter quarter
Florence Ala Dec 29 The winter quarter at Florence State Teachers College will resume January 2. Before noon on January 2 students will be allowed to register and the college will continue to take warrants in payment of fees according to President Willingham.
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Florence
Ala
Florence State Teachers College
Willingham
Mrs. A. T. Wells Suffering Relapse at Home
Mrs. A. T. Wells remains ill at home following a relapse of influenza. Friends hope for a speedy recovery.
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Wheeler
A. T. Wells
Engineer slays three then takes own life
In Miami Florida Ralph Still a 32 year old mechanical engineer shot and killed his six year old son and his brother in law then wounded his mother in law before killing himself after an attempt to see his estranged wife. The incident occurred at the Parnell home where Still had earlier asked for his wife.
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Miami
Fla
Ralph Still
Sarah Parnell
R. T. Parnell
Still
Parnell
Robert
Missing Legacy Sparked Tragedy as Chauffeur Kills Family
Peter Peterson, Studebaker chauffeur for 27 years, killed his wife and daughter and himself after a new will deprived him of a $5,000 legacy. He phoned police then notified Clement Studebaker III and awaited police arrival at a north side Chicago flat where the three bodies were found. The victims included a 20 year old Northwestern University senior.
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Chicago
Ill
Clement Studebaker, Jr
Peter Peterson
Studebaker
Peterson
Clement Studebaker, III
Northwestern University
Stabbing Victim Returns Home After Holiday Affray
Prank Jenkins of Tanner Route 1 has recovered from stab wounds to the back and can go home from Benevolent hospital where he was treated for injuries believed caused by a holiday affray.
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Prank Jenkins
Tanner
Route 1
Benevolent Hospital
Minor Offenses Sparse During Christmas Week Says Sheriff
Sheriff Bud Davis notes the county had a quiet Christmas week with four or five minor cases brought to attention by the sheriff's force. The statement highlights unusually low crime activity for the holiday period.
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Bud Davis
Willie Pearson Shows Improvement After Holiday Firecracker Injury
Willie Pearson of Sixth Avenue South is markedly better after an injured hand from a holiday firecracker. Medical officials report progress as swelling subsides and mobility returns.
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Willie Pearson
Sixth Avenue
Burned man improves after holiday firecracker blast
Horace Norris of 1612 West Moulton Street suffered burns to his hands from an exploding firecracker during the holidays and is listed as improved today.
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Horace Norris
West Moulton Street
Portrait of Dr. Henry Edmonds in Birmingham
The Rev Dr Henry Edmonds former pastor turned author and craftsman. He leads the Independent Presbyterian Church he founded in Birmingham and spends summers making barrel recliners at the Cahaba River cottage. He supports the Community Chest and Alabama interracial mission while enjoying humor from old Sumter county friends.
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Birmingham
Ala
Henry Edmonds
Independent Presbyterian Church
Cahaba River
Sumter County
Dr. Edmonds
Alabama
Red Cross Urges 25 New Members Nationwide
The national Red Cross, signed by Judge Barton Payne, calls all chapters to add 25 members to restore last year’s total after membership dipped below 4,000,000. Morgan County chapters prepare shipments of clothing and flour, with Falkville nearly staffed as branches operate fully.
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The
American Red Cross
Barton Payne
Red Cross
Curb Market Sees Strong Trade Despite Post-Christmas Slump
Trading on the Decatur curb market stayed robust today with the usual Thursday sales volume despite an after Christmas lull in edible purchases. High activity noted across stalls as buyers and sellers met market demand.
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Decatur Curb
Southern Called to Reward After Death in Decatur Home
Thomas B. Southern aged 64 died last night at 10 55 at his residence Decatur Route 4 after a relapse from influenza. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 at Johnsons Chapel conducted by Rev Tr B Roberts with interment to follow under the direction of Priest. He is survived by his wife three sons I B J T and Coby Southern four daughters Mrs J C McDougal Mrs T F Washburn Mrs W E McDaniel and Miss Ruby Southern and one sister Mrs Sallie Long.
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Thomas B. Southern
Decatur
Tr. B. Roberts
Johnson’s Chapel
Coby Southern
J. C. McDougal
T. F Washburn
W. E. McDaniel
Ruby Southern
Sallie Long
Morgan County Board of Education to meet on school funding plans
The Morgan County Board of Education meets Friday at 2 p.m. at the courthouse to consider four to five plans to keep 8,000 students in school this year. Options include continuing after Christmas with salary guarantees or at risk pay, a 50 percent plan, and teachers accepting food and supplies in lieu of full salaries.
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Morgan County Board of Education
James H. Crow
Decatur
Frank Emens
Trinity
F. T
George T. Woodruff
Board of Education
Examination for Ministry Taken in Decatur
Comer Lile son of Prof and Mrs Henry T Lile of Decatur is in today to take an examination for the Episcopal ministry. The exam will last three days before examining chaplains Rev Dr Ribble of Bessemer and Rev W C McMasters of Birmingham. Lile is a candidate from St Johns parish and will return to Alexander seminary Virginia to complete his year's work. After another year he will take a second priesthood examination.
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Comer Lile
Henry T. Lile
Decatur
Dr. Ribble
Bessemer
W. C. McMasters
Birmingham
Life
St. John’s
Alexander Seminary
Virginia
Communion Service at Trinity Friday Morning
The rector of St. John's church will conduct a celebration of Holy Communion at Trinity Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Episcopalians of Trinity and their friends were expected to attend.
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St. John’s Church
Resolutions Rally to Preserve Prohibition in District
Dry forces in the eighth congressional district organized to oppose any repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. At Riverside High School the Alliance Against Repeal adopted resolutions denouncing repeal efforts with clergy and educators urging continued prohibition. Speakers from Huntsville Athens and other towns stressed moral, social and religious arguments to maintain nationwide dry laws.
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Eighth
Riverside High School
A. H. Nabors
Central Methodist
Nabors
Alliance
Milford
Huntsville
The
Baptists
Alabama
L. D. Patterson
Cary Gamble
Dr. Crawford
Athens
R. E Wiggins
Cleo Levin
Young People's
J. J. Milford
In G. Sturdivant
Decatur
D. W. Ho
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Rmbande
Rainey and Burn
Heights Church
Charles R Logan
Mississippi Valley League
Logan
Payne
Thos. B. Southern
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