Morgan county Red Cross names leaders at annual meeting
The Morgan county chapter of the American Red Cross held its annual meeting at the county high school in Hartselle with good attendance. Rev. Peter M. Dennis presided, reports highlighted extensive work, and plans included forming a Black branch under supervision, plus committee appointments and 1933 officers and directors.
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Morgen County
American Red Cross
Hartselle
Peter M. Dennis
Ann Saaréss
B. L. Malone
Morgan County
Alabama Relief Administration
Red Cross
C. H. McFarland
Decatur
C. I. Lee
W. © .Yamilton
J. Thamar
W. T. Price
H. L. Heflin
J. D. Atkinson
F. O. Keller
Miss Williams
E. L. Stough
F. H. Kirby
Lillian Wheelis
Chamber Pursues Membership Drive With Board Action
The board of the Chamber of Commerce reports 201 memberships secured toward a 400 goal. The drive will continue through board action as many prospects in the city remain unseen and may join if given opportunity. The group aims to avoid any deficit in 1933 operations to protect prestige and efficiency.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Miss Mabel Terry Buried After Auto Crash
Miss Mabel Terry of Decatur dies from injuries after a Monday night crash near Rogersville. Funeral at Trinity Church today at two o clock. she is survived by one sister. Andrew Rombokas, driver of the car, is held by Lauderdale County officials as lawyers seek bond. The car lost control on a curve outside Rogersville and overturned.
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Mabel Terry
Decatur
Florence
Rogersville
Trinity
Miss Terry
Andrew Rombokas
Lauderdale County
Rombokas
Training Institute Plans Move Forward at Central Methodist
Special emphasis is placed on a training institute to be held the third week in March at the Central Methodist church. Sessions will be convened each evening from March 10 to 24.
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Central Methodist Church
National Education Association head warns of rapid school collapse
Secretary James W. Crabtree says America's public schools crumble amid Depression. The NEA has lost 50,000 members due to unemployment and salary cuts, and schooling has declined in quality with some localities forced to abandon instruction.
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James W. Crabtree
National Education Association
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington
America
National Edu
Critics Warn American Schools Face Long-Term Harm
A Central Press dispatch by Charles P. Stewart reports educators fear the current crisis could damage the U S education system for 50 years. They warn that education, once seen as the path out of crises, is now being discarded just as it is most needed.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington
Education in Hard Times Across American Regions
The excerpt contrasts severe school closures and limited educational access in Alabama and Arkansas with trouble in the South and corn belt, noting urban and rural strains, uncollectable taxes, and fiscal frugality pressures from taxpayers' economy leagues amid a broader emergency.
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Alabama
Birmingham
Arkansas
South
Alway
Ohio
New England
Directors Mull Business At February Chamber Meeting
The Decatur chamber board discussed factory prospects with two visiting manufacturers and whether to curb feeding transients. They urged residents to direct needy individuals to the police chief, who handles charity funds. No immediate industry deals were reported, but interest in the town as an industrial site grows.
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Chamber of Commerce
Decatur
Charity Council
Chief of Police
Miss Sophia Council Dies at 62 in Fulton Ala
Miss Sophia Council aged 62 died at the home of Mr and Mrs J B Dickinson 416 East Lafayette Street shortly after midnight. A Clark County native she came here 23 years ago and was a member of the First Baptist church. The body was taken to Priest’s for burial and will be sent to Fulton Alabama today for funeral services and interment.
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Sophia Council
J. B. Dickinson
East
LaFayette Street
Miss Council
Clark County
Democrats Weigh Roosevelt Cabinet Picks in New Admin
In Miami on February 8, Democratic leaders speculate on who will hold key posts such as secretary of war and secretary of the navy in Roosevelt's administration. Potential names include Henry Stevens Max Gardner Swanson Harkley Ritchie Dern and others as the lame ducks theme fades.
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Miami
Fla
Roosevelt
Parley
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
Henry Stevens
American Legion
Max Gardner
North Carolina
Swanson
Virginia
Harkley
Kentucky
Ritchie
Maryland
Dern
Utah
President proposes tax and relief reform agenda for states
A presidential letter to chief executives of the 48 states outlines key problems to discuss for mutual benefit. Conflicts over federal and state taxation, unemployment relief, mortgage foreclosures on farms, land use and flood prevention, and local government consolidation are listed. Roosevelt invites consideration of additional essential topics.
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Roosevelt
Legion Meeting Thursday Evening At Local Post Session
The American Legion post will hold an important Thursday evening meeting at Martin Arena. All members are urged to attend to finalize plans for the state-wide membership campaign.
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The
American Legion
Martin Arena
DentImproves After Hemorrhage at Benevolent Hospital
A patient brought to Benevolent Hospital Sunday in a weakened state from loss of blood due to a hemorrhage continued to improve today according to bedside reports.
Mississippi Eyes Fletcher Budget Bill After Jackson Visit
Montgomery reports Representative George A. Sossaman of Mobile says Mississippi is interested in Alabama's Fletcher budget bill and sales tax approach. Gov Connor asked for a bill copy and noted his state has a balancing bill but 20 percent progress. Harrison criticizes adjournment to push economy measures.
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Montgomery
Ala
Mississippi
Alabama
Fletcher
George A. Sossaman
Mobile
Jackson
Miss
Sennett Connor
Sossaman
Connor
Miller
Clint Harrison
Gallion
Marengo County
Leary Arrested After Hotel Robbery Escape
Jim Leary alias Charles Burk was nabbed by Decatur police after fleeing during a jail supper. He confessed to robbing the Russell Erskine Hotel in Huntsville and shooting clerk John Thweatt. Leary and accomplice Ollie Green escaped. Green remained at large as Leary was recaptured near a creek.
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Jim Leary
Charles Burk
Decatur
Piint
Russel Erskine
Huntsville
John Thweatt
Leary
Ollie Green
Green
Charles Burke
Madison County
Russell Erskine
British flyers set world non stop distance record
Capetown reports Squadron Leader Gay and Ford and Flight Lieutenant Nicholette of the British air force broke the world's non stop long distance flying record as they neared the finish. They passed the mark to beat the 5 012 mile record held by Russell Boardman and John Polando and forecast landing about 300 miles away.
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Capetown
South Africa
Gay and Ford
Nicholette
Russell Boardman
John Polando
Day Repealer Advances in Alabama Senate
The senate temperance committee defeated the Mullins repeal bill four to two to end Alabama prohibition and legalize alcohol as permitted by the U S Constitution. Mullins also had a harsher felony conspiracy penalty approved by the senate judiciary committee amid radi cal county disturbances. The house judiciary committee rejected Teasley salary cut amendment and set open hearing for Tuesday night with a sub committee to study provisions. The committee also reported favorably on the Rish amendment to refinance the $5 000 000 toll bridge bond issue.
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Montgomery
Ala
Senate Temperance Committee
Mullins
Alabama
United States
Senate Judiciary Committee
Tallapoosa
House Judiciary Committee
Hoover Eyes Buy American as Imports Rise
President Hoover signals in Washington that curbing imports from countries with depreciated currencies is needed to prevent a continuous disturbance in trade. He warns that the present import volume exceeds what statistics show due to unreported dollar figures.
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Washington
Hoover
United States
Vigilant Decatur Officers Reap Burglary Busts And Loot Recovered
Decatur lawmen have earned praise for breaking numerous burglary cases with minimal clues. Eight cases were turned to juvenile court as principals were under jurisdiction, while large loot recoveries and a confession linked Jim Leary to a Huntsville robbery. The small force continues a tireless war on crime.
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Decatur
Hobby Fair plans advanced by Decatur Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Decatur held a meeting to organize the fourth annual hobby fair. Attendees included J. Ernest Garrett as chairman, H. M. Cullom, Sydney Patterson, Raymond Brittain, and Rev. Peter M. Dennis. Schools from Lawrence Limestone and Morgan counties will be invited to exhibit.
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Rotary Club
Decatur Rotary Club
J. Ernest Garrett
H. M. Cullom
Sydney Patterson
Raymond Brittain
Peter M. Dennis
Lawrence
Limestone
Morgan Counties
Townsend Bound Over in Assault with Intent to Murder Case
Carl Townsend faced preliminary hearing before Justice J.P. Bean at Falkville on an assault with intent to murder charge stemming from a Union Hill altercation. He was bound over to the Morgan County grand jury meeting February 20 and returned to Madison County Jail in Huntsville.
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Carl Townsend
Union Hill
J.P. Bean
Falkville
Townsend
Morgan County
Madison County
Huntsville
Meets Monday of the W M A at Flint Baptist Church
The W M A of the Flint Baptist church meets Monday at 2 o'clock. The gathering will be held at the president Mrs. Lake's home.
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the Baptist Church
Flint
Lake
Blizzard Sweeps Eastward Across Nation
A massive winter storm moves from the northwest toward the Great Lakes and eastern seaboard. Heavy snow blankets the Sunny South with shelters in place as blizzard conditions and sub zero temperatures spread, causing disruptions and some casualties as the storm advances from Canada to Texas.
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Associated Press
Great Lakes
Canada
Texas
Seaboard
Netics
Severe Alabama freeze grips state amid northern winds
A harsh cold snap sweeps Alabama with subnormal temperatures and a hard coastal freeze. Snow and flurries affect Tennessee Valley regions as a biting north wind pushes temperatures down in central Alabama.
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Alabama
Tennessee
Mingham
Vance
Deer Stamp Out Big Rattlesnakes In Forest Fight
AP reports deer planted in the National Forest battle venomous rattlers with slow stalking and sudden leaps. A large rattler measuring 116 feet was killed near Scottsboro and sent to the American Museum of Natural History in New York.
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National Forest
Scottsboro
American Museum of Natural
Bktory
New York
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