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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1935

Page

5

Tunic Frock Pattern 2150 For Spring sewing

Pattern 2150 offers tunic and scarf styles with puffed sleeves in blue brown or rust. Sizes 4 16 18 20 32 84 36 38 40 and 42. fabric needs 39 inches wide 43-8 yards and 7-8 yard contrast. Include lace or netting for dinner frock option. instructions illustrated. send 15 cents to The Anne Adams Winter Fashion Decatur Stern Department New York City.

Anne Adams Pater Decatur Stern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Ten Percent Dividend For Athens Bank Depositors

Athens Alabama January 4 special Depositors of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Athens which closed December 14 1931 receive a ten per cent dividend January 7 announced by Harry Taft liquidating agent The bank owed nearly 300 000 to other banks and customers before depositors but if collections stay good they may ultimately receive more.

Athens Ala Farmers & Merchants Bank of Athens Harry Taft Taft

Ashland Principal Is Fired By Board

Ashland Kentucky January 4 The board of education announced that E K Smith of Chattanooga Tennessee had employed W B Jackson who was December 22 after an investigation into the forged eligibility record of Bob O Mara star quarterback Jackson was dismissed when he refused to resign He had been principal here six years The inquiry began after Coach A B Kirwan of DuPont Manual High school Louisville protested O Mara's eligibility October 13.

Ashland Tne Board of Education E. K. Smith Chattanooga Tenn Ed W. B. Jackson Bob O’mara Jackson O’mara A. B. Kirwan DuPont Manual High School Louisville

Liquor Found by Water Meter Inspector in Atlanta

Water meter inspector W B Walker reported ten gallons of whiskey found tucked in ten meters. He turned the liquor over to police and believed he had uncovered a new bootlegger cache.

Atlanta W. B. Walker

Ann Harding Faces New Custody Posture In Reno Case

Los Angeles attorney plans sensational evidence to challenge Ann Harding custody ruling as Bryan Hanna says Harry Bannister will seek custody in California. Judge Moran granted continued care to Harding while Bannister’s camp prepares action, with Hanna not revealing details.

Reno Nevada Ann Harding Los Angeles Littl Jane Thos. F. Moran Bryan Hanna Harry Bannister California Hanna Bannister New York

Instructor Arrives to Lead Athens College Fine Arts

Prof. Frank M. Church arrived in Athens from Washington to assume charge of the fine arts department at Athens College. He succeeds the late Miss Harriet May Crenshaw who died suddenly before Christmas, and is a familiar figure having previously headed the department and a master of the musical arts.

Athens Ala Frank M. Church Washington, D. C Athens College Harriet May Crenshaw Church

Brick Mason Held In Matron's Death

Robert Casey a 30 year old brick mason was held without bond on a murder charge in Columbus Mississippi. Three witnesses testified at a preliminary hearing that Casey confessed to killing Mrs Ottie B Kelly a 27 year old divorcee. Sheriff West said Kelly's statement to him hinted she planned to kill Casey.

Columbus Miss Robert Casey Ottie B. Kelly Casey Harry West

Pastor Accepted as New Leader at Athens Church

R. L. Harrell, a Kentucky native, is expected to arrive from Cameron Missouri to assume the pastorate at the First Christian church in Athens after receiving an invitation from the local congregation. He has previously served in several important Southern pulpits.

Athens Ala R. L. Harrell Cameron First Christian Church Harrell Kentucky

State repays loan in record low interest transaction

Montgomery Alabama January 4. The state today repaid the $100000 loan made October 10 1934 with a Birmingham broker to close a transaction that involved the lowest rate of interest ever paid by the state on loans.

Montgomery Ala Birmingham

Counties Extend Relief To Unemployables In Alabama

Montgomery January 4 Thad Holt state relief director announced 3274 adults and 2533 children will be turned to counties for aid February 1 under the federal order excluding unemployables from direct aid The ARA will assist with the transfer the group includes 2972 adults unable to work and 302 mentally incapacitated Fifty one percent of adults are white The November cost of caring for unemployables was 21000 and savings from the transfer will fund the work program.

Montgomery Ala Thad Holt Alabama Relief Administration ARA Holt

Streamlining Steam Locomotives Now

A pursuit of a robbery suspect led to gunfire. A bullet pierced a door of Stephens' car, struck his belt, and dropped into his pocket. Stephens and the detective remained relieved about the belt's protection.

Stephens Sephens

Congress in session details and scheduling notes

Va in seat awaiting formal installation in June as Congress convenes at noon Friday. The Senate visits the House at 12 30 to hear the president address. The House elected Representative Burns to speakership and organized, voting to require a majority instead of 145 signatures on petitions.

Today’s Horoscope Highlights for Born on This Day

Persons born on this day are described as interesting and companionable and enjoyable in company. The brief horoscope notes these traits as a charm of individuals sharing this birth date.

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