Storrs to Speak on Farm Outlook at Kiwanis Meet
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Seth P. Storrs will speak at the Decatur Kiwanis Club luncheon with Mel F. Jackson of Birmingham as a guest. The program will cover farm success factors and Alabama marketing, highlighting business support for farming. Farmers from Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties are invited.
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Storrs
Kiwanis Meet
Seth P. Storrs
Agriculture and Industries
Alabama
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Mel F. Jackson
Birmingham
Tennessee Coal & Iron Company
Kiwanis Club
Morgen
Limestone
Lawrence
Commissioner Storrs
Kiwanis
Taters
Decatur
A. A. Jones
Agricultural Committee
Mr. Storrs
Rotarians Plan To Visit Mobile Convention Stated
The Decatur Rotary club anticipates strong representation at the twenty sixth district convention in Mobile from March 27 to 28. Owen Wise is chairman of the On to Mobile committee with eleven members set to attend. A cup will be awarded to the club with the largest representation based on club size and distance traveled.
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Decatur Rotary Club
Mobile
Owen Wise
Billy Purl Chooses Decatur for Purchases
Billy Purl, manager of his own vaudeville company, favors Decatur for business. He bought a Ford passenger car from Morgan County Motor Company while in town weeks ago and ordered a five ton truck to Charlotte, delivered by A. Q. Mathis. Purl plans to return to Decatur in the spring as his troupe plays Charleston at the Rialto theater.
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Billy Purl
Decatur
Billy
Morgan County Motor Company
Hill Chevrolet Company
Charlotte
N. C
A. Q. Mathis
Mr. Purl
Charleston
Vestry of St. John's Episcopal to Meet at Duffey Home
The vestry of St. John's Episcopal Church will meet this evening at the home of Frank H. Duffey. All vestrymen are urged to attend at 7 30 o clock.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Frank H. Duffey
Hobby Fair Dates Set by Decatur Rotary Club
The Decatur Rotary Club will hold its fourth annual hobby fair on May 4 5 and 6 with locations to be announced. Students from Lawrence Limestone and Morgan counties may exhibit and compete for standard prizes plus special awards including a pig mule hosiery and chickens. Garrett will chair the event with Owen Wise Jim Lawson Bill Kimbrough Q S Hagerman and others directing committees.
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Decatur Rotary Club
Lawrence
Limestone
Morgan Counties
Garrett
J. Earnest Garrett
Owen Wise
Lawrence County
Jim Lawson
Limestone County
Bill Kimbrough
Morgan County
Q. S. Hagerman
Jervis Jones
J. Ernest Garrett
Harry Higdon
Boy Scotts
Comer Lile to Be Ordained Deacon in June
Comer Lile, candidate for Holy Orders of St. John's, will be ordained to the deaconate at St. John's Church on June 18 at 11 o'clock. He is the son of Prof and Mrs H T Lile of Decatur and will be placed in charge of a parish in Alabama after ordination. He graduated from the University of Virginia.
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Comer Lile
St. John's
St. John’s Church
Lile
H. T. Lile
Decatur
Alabama
University of Virginia
Bonnell Resigns From Goodyear Place
R. T. Bonnell, a 16 year Goodyear salesman active in the territory, resigns from the firm to rest and attend to personal business. He is known as a top rubber product salesman with hundreds of friends in north Alabama and Birmingham as his home.
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R. T. Bonnell
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Bonnell
Alabama
Birmingham
Hagerman to Speak on China at Rotary Meeting
Hagerman will address the Decatur Rotary club on China on Monday. The program is organized by the international service committee.
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Hagerman
China
Decatur Rotary Club
Why Larmer Missed Out On Profits
Central Press outlines that during prosperity industrial profits rose about 9 percent yearly while wages and farm incomes lagged. Profits outpaced production and distribution, and prices did not fall quickly enough to balance gains for workers.
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Larmer
Low Farm Pay Amplifies Economic Imbalance in 1930s
The 1930 reports farm wages and overall labor costs hit lows not seen in 34 years while profits and dividends concentrated among a tiny elite. Limited consumer demand, surging credit, and rising investment fueled an unsustainable boom before widespread market restraints.
Missioners Named From Alabama Diocese for South Parishes
Rev. Peter M. Dennis among ten others selected as missioners to be recommended for preaching missions in any parish in the South by the diocese of Alabama. The group includes several clergy slated for upcoming assignments.
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Peter M. Dennis
Diocese of
Alabama
South
River Rising Up to Nineteen Feet Forecast
Heavy rainfall and snowmelt push the Tennessee River higher with warnings from Chattanooga that the river may reach sixteen feet by Friday and continue rising toward nineteen feet as the watershed drains.
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Tennessee
Chattanooga
Alabama leaders target sales and income tax measures
Administration leaders, after a conference with Governor Miller, plan to bring Harrison sales tax and Goodwin income tax bills to the House floor before week’s end. They aim to secure a committee report with no recommendation, with pay adjustment terms tied to October 1930 salaries as agreed.
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Montgomery
Ala
Miller
Goodwin
Harrison
House
Ways and Means
Sh Perfect
McGowin
Two Men Held in Denver Kidnapping Case
Denver police race to solve the kidnapping of 11 year old Charles Boettcher. Chief Albert Clark announces the arrest of Red Mitchell and George Zar Lengwhom, identified as bootleggers, as part of the investigation.
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Denver
Colo
Albert Clark
Charles Boettcher
Clark
Red” Mitchell
George Zarlengwhom
Colorado
Colder Weather Due Tonight Across North Alabama
the weather man predicts freezing temperatures for tonight across North Alabama with temperatures dipping well below normal. motorists and residents are advised to bundle up as chilly winds may raise the risk of frost.
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North
Alabama
Idle camp seizure of public building sparks king county protest
Unemployed group occupied a county city building last night vowing to stay until relief demands are met. They circulated food committees while seeking groceries per family weekly, work, gasoline and cash payments for a Olympia pilgrimage to the Legislature. The night rang with snores and speeches as they camped inside.
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King County
Olympia
Twelve Branches NMorgan County
The Morgan County Red Cross now has 12 branches with a membership of 430 including one negro branch. W T Price county chairman asks for more cloth from national offices and cloth and flour will be distributed through the branches. Every section of the county will be furnished with these supplies at the same time to aid locals without long travel.
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Morgan County Red Cross
W. T. Price
The
Red Cross
Dr. Jas. Allen Smith Improves Slightly in Health
James Allen Smith was reported resting a little more comfortably today with no change to his general condition. Friends and supporters express hope for his early and complete recovery.
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James Allen Smith
Preachers Named for Sunday Services at Central Baptist
Dr. L. G. Cleverdon president of Judson College Marion Alabama will preach at the morning service and Dr. A H Nabors will preach at the evening service at Central Baptist Church next Sunday.
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DR. Cleverdon
L. G. Cleverdon
Judson College
Marion
Ala
Central Baptist Church
A. H. Nabors
Legion membership drive ends as zero hour nears
Morgan county Legionnaires declare a record campaign with 316 members at the state drive and Hartselle post at 110, reaching about 186 of the county quota of 230. Local Commander Roy Billings thanks members and supporters as preparations for the barbecue prize unfold.
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American Legion
Morgan County Legionnaires
State Department
Montgomery
Montgomry
Billings
Darrow Defends Youth McWilliams in Third Trial
Clarence Darrow, famed criminal lawyer, defends Russell McWilliams at a Rockford court in TI for a third trial after two prior electrocution sentences were avoided. Judge Edward Shurtleff presides after a venue change, with a decision due February 18.
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Clarence Darrow
Rockford, TI
Russell McWilliams
Rockford
Darrow
McWilliams
Edward Shurtleff
Regional Agricultural Credit loans aid Limestone farmers
J T Belue Limestone county farm agent outlines Region al Agricultural Credit Corporation loans based in Jackson Mississippi with a Montgomery Alabama branch. Barnyard and crop production loans at 6 percent interest run up to 12 months and require local applications through the county agent and committee approval.
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Regional Livestock Bank
J. T. Belue
Limestone County
Montgomery
Senate To Vote On Repeal Bill
Washington reports a tense Senate debate on repeal and a near split along wet and dry lines this session. The submission resolution Macht case influences expectation of the upcoming vote.
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Senate
Washington
Education Funds Face Shortfall After Reallocation Policy
Alabama education will bear 60 percent of an anticipated general fund deficit due to a December 9 1932 Attorney General opinion. Pro ration rules limit payment to 68 percent of educational appropriations while non educational items reach 90 percent. Statutory salaries will be paid in full.
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Budget and Financial Control Act
Department of Education of
Alabama
John D Jones Dies At Rural Home
John D Jones 58 died at his Decatur route one home last night at 11 30. He is survived by his wife and several relatives. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm at the residence with interment in Elliott cemetery on the Courte land pike. Rev S V Blythe will conduct the services. Priest directing.
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John D. Jones
Decatur
Elliott Cemetery
Courte Land Pike
S. V. Blythe
Overton Defends Against Longs’ Election Funds Claims
In New Orleans on February 6, Representative Overton denounced Earl Long’s charge of a $200 000 payoff tied to the Nashville Bridge Company toll project as a vile falsehood. Earl Long disputed the claim of a $700 000 setup, while accusing Overton of lying about the hotel room tally sheet discussion after a recent election loss.
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New Orleans
Overton
Senate
Bart Long
Nashville
Louisiana
Earl
Huey
Earl Long
Samuel T. Ansell
Amittee
Couch
Senator Long
Long
Meraux
St. Bernard Parish
Roosevelt Hotel
James J. O'Connor
J. O.fernandes
Congress
O'Connor
Severe Attacks on British Policy Cited by U.S. Reporter
Washington dispatch says a ruthless British policy aims to drive down gold prices in an effort to win ward cancellation or reduction. The report notes strong U S dissatisfaction with these measures and their potential economic impact.
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Washington
Young People Serve Soup for Service League Event
The members of the Service League committee prepared and served soup, engaging many young people in the community outreach project and displaying strong involvement in the undertaking.
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ple’s Service League of #1
Pee
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Rotary Club
St. John’s
Goodyear
Wage
Bureau of ‘Agricultural Economics
Soule
Dennis
Solons
IDLE
Nmorgan
Jas. Allen Smith
Legion
Belue
Education Fund
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