Tornadoes and politics mark Alabama year end note
A year in review outlines a sequence of disasters and political drama across Alabama. Tornadoes hit five counties in January, with deaths and injuries. Gov. Miller rejects a special session for cotton reduction. A senate bribery case surfaces, a lawmaking chapter closes, and a flood of fiscal deficits leads to major session calls and resignations.
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Legisla
Senate
Tallapoosa
Megroes
Robinson Springs
Murchison
Barney ‘Wood
Miller
Alabama
F. Hopkinson Smith
Birmingham
Jack Carter
Pulaski
Tenn
Decatur
Selma
State Demo Executive Committee
Bretavo
Ernest Matthews
Thomas E. Kilby
Brightest Hopes for Agriculture Is 1933 Outlook
Alabama farm statistician F W Gist reports a 1932 farm shift with about 30,000 people joining farming from industry. The farm population rose while city moveouts occurred, and planting favored food crops and peanuts as cotton acreage fell. The year ends with the farm in solid condition for winter.
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Montgomery
Ala
F. W. Gist
Alabama
Gist
Mr. Gist
Committee Studies Farm Relief Bill in Special Session
The agriculture committee met to prepare the farm relief bill with a plan for domestic allotments. Only 12 of 24 members attended, a quorum missing halted formal action, but Chairman Jones expected progress toward Senate House action next week.
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Washington
House
Agriculture Committee
Jones
South Africa Hit by Major Earthquake Across Regions
A severe tremor struck South Africa with four shocks felt in Transvaal and damage across Natal and the Orange Free State. The main tremor lasted one minute and forty seconds, causing cracked houses and widespread alarm.
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Johannesburg
Union of South Africa
South Africa
Natal
Orange Free State
Transvaal
County Sees Quiet Close to Year as Sheriff Reports Low Crime
Sheriff reports waning crime across the county as the year ends with very few disturbances. The tally suggests one of the quietest half seasons on record, with limited activity noted by local deputies.
Visits in Mexico by G W Royer Aubur senior guest of Raul Misio
G W Royer senior at Aubur attends the Peasties and Pasados in Celaya and Mexico City as guest of Raul Misio, a former roommate.
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G. W.royer
Aubur
Plans for Institute at Central Church Outlined
At the Central Methodist church business meeting of officers Rev. Frank Philpot presiding, plans were made for the annual Cota Co City Union of Methodist Young People’s Institute. It will begin on the third Sunday in March at Central Methodist church with Rev. C. M. Tyndall as dean and five course instructors named. A finance committee and a publicity committee were formed, with several named members.
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Central Methodist Church
Frank Philpot
Cotaco City
F. L. Gillespie
C. M. Tyndal
O. E. Kirby
W. F. Price
Cleo Levin
Yancy Vaughn
Marvin Yarbrough
Sarah Ruth’ Collins
Clendora Maynor
Alma Pepper
Mildred Leopard
Gus Blythe
City Schools to Reopen Monday After Holiday Closure
City announces schools will reopen Monday after a two week Christmas break. Grammar grades face only two weeks of exams before returning to classes. parents urged to ensure their children come back to school promptly.
Decatur Curb Market Ends Busy Year 1932
The Decatur curb market closed the year 1932 amid heavy traffic as farmers pressed through produce for Decatur consumers. A lively morning market drew strong sales activity and bustling crowds through the hours.
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Decatur
Roosevelt to Confer With Democratic Leaders in New York
President elect Franklin Roosevelt will meet Thursday night in New York with a large group of Democratic leaders. Attendees include Speaker Garner Senator Robinson Byrnes Harri son Byrns McDuffie and likely Saunders. Roosevelt ends term as New York governor and plans a January 18 trip to Warm Springs.
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Washington
Franklin Roosevelt
New York
Democratic Party
Rainey
Illinoi
Democrats
Albany
Congress
Garner
Robinson
Arkansas
Byrnes
South Carolina
Harrison
Mississippi
Mrs Sallie Warnix Dies At Home In Decatur Route 1
Mrs Warnix aged 41 ill for some time died at her residence Decatur Route 1 Saturday morning at 1 o clock Funeral services set for Saturday at 3 o clock at Grayber cemetery with interment following Brown directing Mrs Warnix was well known throughout the county
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Sallie. Warnix
Decatur
Grayber Cemetery
Brown
Rabies case prompts anti rabies vaccine for Hartselle man
A dog head from Hartselle tested positive for rabies after a roving dog attacked at Mr. Evans's home. Evans killed the animal and sent in the head to Tennessee Valley Laboratory. Anti rabies vaccine was dispatched to Hartselle following the incident and minor scratches to Evans are noted.
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Hartselle
Tennessee Valley Laboratory
New Year Observance Halts Daily Edition
The Daily announces no editions on Monday January 2 in observance of the New Year. Readers are wished a happy New Year and hopes for a fulfilled year 1933.
Morgan County Board keeps schools on furlough extended
Morgan county board of education votes to prolong Christmas vacation by a week and to convene a meeting of white teachers and bus operators on January 5 at County High School. The plan calls for reopening the second Monday in January or when the superintendent agrees, with teachers and bus drivers bearing risk until Alabama legislature acts. The board would pay gas and oil for buses and guarantee ten dollars monthly for upkeep when funds allow.
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Morgan County Teachers Association
Hartselle
Morgan County Board of Education
Alabama
Court House
George T. Woodruff
Board of Education of
Morgan County
Morgan County Teachers’ Association
State Department of Education
Ard
Courthouse Open Next Monday Announcement
The courthouse will stay open next Monday per an announcement by Judge of Probate B. L. Malone. The brief notice states the building will be accessible for public business as previously scheduled.
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B. L. Malone
Charity Worker Murder Probed by Police in Ohio
Detective teams search for Ruth Steese 26 bookkeeper for Cleveland Society for the Blind after she was kidnapped and killed. Her body was found in a parked automobile on Shaker Boulevard area, with bindings, two gunshots, and robbery suspected. $200 missing from a bank withdrawal.
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Cleveland, CO
Cleveland
Ruth Steese
Cleveland Society For the Blind
A. J. Pearse
Jack Hayden
Louise
Shaker Boulevard
Pepper Pike Village
Hayden
Death of 15 year old Paul G Cobb
Paul G Cobb aged 15 died this morning at six at his parents home 1223 Fourth avenue south. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs W D Cobb three brothers Frank of Decatur John and Clyde of Nevada. Funeral services Sunday at 2 30 conducted by Rev James Allen Smith with Rev Jones assisting. Interment Roselawn cemetery Priest direct pallbearers listed.
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Paul G. Cobb
Fourth Avenue
South
W. D. Cobb
Prank
Decatur
John
Clyde
Nevada
James Allen Smith
Jones
Roselawn
Herman Cavnar
Hubert Sanduskey
Joe Otte
Bill Comerford
J. W. Loveless
Morris Pate
Marvin Wells
Caleb Toney
Death of Mrs Adile G Boeglemek at 1303 Fifth Ave
Mrs Adile G Boegelen aged 14 died at 6 30 last night at her home 1303 Fifth avenue south The body was taken to Browns for burial Funeral services will be at the residence Sunday at 2 pm Rev E N Hart with interment in city cemetery Emil Boegelen is her husband and Lewis their son Pallbearers will be J M Simpson A C Dias SB Aubtet AP Bell J D Cloud and T J Cox
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Adile G. Boegelen
Fifth Avenue
South
Brown’s
E. N. Hart
City
Brown
Boegelen
Emil Boegelen
Lewis
J. M. Simpson
A. C. Dias
Aubtet AP. Bell
J. D. Cloud
T. J. Cox
Fines Paid in Police Court Morning Session
Six white and two Black defendants, including a woman, paid fines totaling 83 dollars in police court this morning. Charges covered drunkenness disorderly conduct gaming and two counts of prohibition violations.
Father Time Winds Clock at Year’s End 1932 Closing
The tale frames Father Time winding his clock to mark the new year as 1932 departs. It notes today as the last day of the week month and year, with few regrets from the scene of action as the old year ends.
Prophets School Convening Feb 13 at Fort Payne Baptist Church
The Tennessee River School of the Prophets holds its annual session February 13 to 16 at Fort Payne Baptist Church. About 80 ministers and laymen attended last year in Huntsville and expect a larger turnout this year with lectures and business sessions scheduled each day.
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Tennessee River School of the Prophets
Fort Payne Baptist Church
Huntsville
Peter
E. W. Hagood
Clay I. Hudson
N. T
H. B. Woodward
Baptists
T. W. Neal
John J. Milford
J. E. Berkstresser
Delinquent Tax Hour Nearing At Crow County Office
Crow County Tax Office closes this evening and unpaid taxes will be added to the delinquent list. A large Friday crowd filled the courthouse while tax payments were processed and Herman O. Troup, the tax assessor, reported many property assessments across the hall.
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Crow
Court House
Herman O. Troup
Cotton Prices Hold Steady Amid Market Gap
Prices show no change as cotton markets are closed today. Middling cotton remains at 5.00 tenths per pound, matching the prior quotation from the afternoon session.
Flood warning as Tennessee River nears flood stage in Decatur
Chattanooga Weather Bureau warned Decatur officials the Tennessee River near Limestone County could reach flood stage of 21 feet by Monday evening. River read 18.8 feet this morning with a foot rise, inundating lowland areas along Riverview Avenue while high bluffs protect Decatur proper.
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Chattanooga Weather Bureau
Decatur
Tennessee
Limestone County
Riverview Avenue
East
Décature
Décatur
South Limestone
Mrs. H. B. Simpson of Reform Dies at 70
The community mourns Mrs. H. B. Simpson of Reform Alabama. In her 70s, she had long been bedridden but active in charity, aiding both white and Black neighbors. Widow of Confederate veteran H. H. Simpson, she resided 36 years in Pickens County and was known as Gran ny Simpson for her devout Christian service.
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H. B. Simpson
Reform
Pickens County
Alabama
Simpson
W. L. Gover
Dean
City Hall Remains Open For Business
City officials announced City Hall will stay open as normal with departments operating through the New Year holiday. The notice from Clerk BEWoe said offices remain open and staff will work Monday.
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BE. W
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Supreme .Court
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Mexico
Father Tat Beach
Cal
Roosevelt
Sallie Warnix
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Adile Boeglen
Prophets School
Fort Payne Church
Breau
Riverview Ave
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