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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1938
Page
4
Southern football confidence targets California a year
The speaker predicts strong upsets against California from Auburn Vanderbilt Alabama Georgia Tech and Duke as proof of the South’s football superiority despite expected vociferous reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Vanderbilt
Alabama
Georgia Tech
Duke
California
Bootleggers Faced With Longer State Liquor Store Hours
In Dothan bootleggers are unsettled as the state liquor store now stays open until nine o clock after the previous seven o clock closing. Night drinkers favor the change and are giving bootleggers trouble by shifting operations later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Decatur Seeks More Industry Through Active Promotion
A local defender of Decatur argues for attracting added industry to Alabama’s town, stressing the need to actively sell its location and capabilities. The appeal urges improved civic effort and belief from others to realize the desired economic growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Decatur
Tdo
Norris probes TVA operations with Senate resolution
The Nebraskan senator pushes for investigation into the Tennessee Valley Authority operations and TVA fee impact, framing the move as a challenge to opponents and a bold tactic in Senate inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
TVA
United States Senate
Congress urged to provide real tax relief for small businesses
The speaker calls on Congress to deliver genuine tax relief or stop misrepresenting prospects of aid. It contrasts the need for steady income from the public with burdensome taxes and mounting tax bills on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Rose Bowl Veterans Prep for Alabama Southern California Tilt
A Rose Bowl veterans group will be available for Coach Thomas if Alabama meets Southern California next fall in California. Starters Shoemaker and Warren at end Merrill and Wood at tackle Foshee and Redden at guard Cary ox at center Vic Bradford at quarterback Herkey Moseley at left half George Zivich at right half Chuck Holm at fullback are listed among the veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Crimson Tide
California
Southern California
Thomas
Tide
Shoemaker
Warren
Merrill
Wood
Foshee
Redden
Caryox
Vic Bradford
Herkey Moseley
Ibalt
George Zivich
Chuck Holm
Rose of Veterans All
Credit’s Vital Impact on Home and Dependents
A concise note on how credit affects individuals and households, emphasizing the stakes for those who rely on your financial wellbeing and the responsibilities tied to your financial choices.
Alabama towns urged to curb dangerous fireworks displays
The Alabama press denounces unsafe pyrotechnic shows in business districts and calls on officials to enforce precautions before the next national holiday. It warns that celebrating with sparklers and roman candles risks serious harm to pedestrians and motorists alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Preas
China Plans New Army as War Prolongs
The piece notes China trains 600000 troops behind front lines amid a 900000 strong force, arguing supplies and material decide victory more than manpower. It suggests Japan overextended, China rising to future glory in peace once released from weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Chiang Kai- Shek
Japan
Hina
Credit Records Week Highlights Prompt Bill Payments
The Decatur Daily features commendable advertising by the Decatur Retail Credit Bureau urging prompt payment. It argues merchants sell on credit and rely on customers to honor obligations, noting credit is earned by personal financial performance and timely settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Daily
Decatur Retail Credit Bureau
Roads in Morgan County Improved as $60,000 Spent
The county engineer reports Morgan County roads are in better shape than in the past decade after about 60 thousand dollars was spent on roads in the last year. Workmen begin pouring concrete into Pier No. 4 of the river bridge as one draw will rest on this pier. Community notices include visits by Mrs. B C Price and son to relatives in Athens and Mrs. Melvin Hutson hosting the Cotaco Literary Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Melvin Hutson
Cotaco Literary Club
America
Pres
Treasury
Garner
Messrs
Ickes
Jackson
United Mine Workers
J. Lewellyn Lewis
American Labor Party
la Guardia
New York la Guardias
Walter A. Jones
Oil Lands
Henry L. Doherty
Cities Service
Doris Duke Cromwell
American Tobacco
Joe Davis
Post-Hutton
General Foods
Joe Schneck
Curtis Bok
R. J. Reynolds
Jease Tones
W. L. Clayton
Pabst
Bingham, Whitney
Seamanthel
Boppart
Morgenay
Igads
Roosevelt's Recovery Plan Faces Bipartisan Turbulence in Congress
President Roosevelt unveils a new recovery program to a split Democratic Party amid farm, wage hour, and relief debates. Leaders push for a flying wedge of farm, labor, and White House support, while opposition rides a budget-cutting push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Medenge
Auto Planta
Cadera
Bill
Speaker Bankhead
White House
National Farmers Union
Labor
Jack Garner
Mr. G
Treasury
Capitol Hil
Diet and Other Factors In the Causes of Colds
Dr Logan Clendening argues winter prevalence and fruit rich diets do not prove allergy to cold. He cites Vitamin C and A roles, proper ventilation, and that germ cause is the filterable virus. Contagion is strongest in the early sniffing stage, with crowded indoor settings increasing spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Clendening
M. D
A. R. Dochez
New York
Moving Picture Theater
Alabama appoints 79 county jury commissioners
Governor Bibb Graves announced the appointment of 79 county jury commissioners with most terms for three years beginning this year. Names span Barbour to Walker counties, including Reeves in Eufaula and Lollar in Tuscaloosa, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Bibb Graves
Barbour County
M. M. Reeves
Eufaula
W. A. Arnold
Clio
Colbert
Frank Bennett
Sheffield
Dallas
Kinsey
Selma
Houston
W. J. Griffin
Richard L Lollar
Tuscaloosa
Walker County
W. W. Gunter
Jasper
Alabama Press Association to Meet January 13 14 in Birmingham
Evergreen Alabama January 4 announcement from R G Bozeman president that the annual business meeting of the Alabama Press Association will be held January 13 14 in Birmingham New officers will be elected plans made for next summer's convention trip and other important business transacted Cliff Walton of LaFayette is vice president and R C Bryan of Elba is secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evergreen
Ala
R. G. Bozeman
Alabama Press Association
Birmingham
Bozeman
Cliff Walton
LaFayette
R. C. Bryan
Elba
Tuscaloosa Businessman Hargrove Van De Graaff Dies
Hargrove Van De Graaff aged 44 a Tuscaloosa businessman and noted member of a famed southern football family died after a lingering illness at a Gulfport Mississippi government hospital at 8 o'clock last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Hargrove van de Graaff
South
Gover ™ Mment
Gulfport
Miss
Alabama jobless total from federal census cited
Governor Bibb Graves says a federal census shows Alabama unemployment reaching 150 145 with impact on state labor and relief programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Bibb Graves
Winter Rheumatism in Dogs Warns Pet Owners
The piece warns that cold damp winter air causes dog rheumatism, not dry cold. Drenched dogs lying on sodden ground, sleeping in damp kennels, cellars, or on concrete are at risk. Advice: provide elevated dry bedding and ensure proper drying to prolong life.
Governor cites WPA figures on state unemployment
The governor said his Washington figures from the Works Progress Administration show about 98 000 needy unemployment "cases," noting that actual counts vary as families with unemployed members may not register as separate cases. He also said those eligible for jobless insurance since January 1 were not included in his totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Works Progress Administration
State welfare chief cites $8620 aid for blind group
Miss Laula Dunn announced federal Social Security Board approval of 8620 for aid to the need blind for January through March. Funds will be distributed at about 2940 monthly. There are 331 blind persons on state rolls receiving about 10 monthly each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Laula Dunn
Federal
Social Security Board
Column Fragments on News, Love, and Education Humor
Vignettes joke about newspaper readers and editorial bias. A father complains the paper lacks value while other excerpts lampoon social life and marry culture. A college president explains growth and choosing a path, comparing an oak to a squash in time.
Fragmented 1935 reflections and social quips
A jumble of sarcastic vignettes and moral musings on duty and service. The dialogue touches on war casualties, personal choices, radio curiosities, family dynamics, and a warning about unforeseen dangers from dynamite. It reads like a cultural commentary piece with scattered proverbs.
Stradley Dies Former Cement Executive in Florida
Benjamin F. Stradley aged 83, once president of the Bath Portland Cement Co of Bath Pa, died last night in a Daytona Florida hospital. He previously lived in Montclair N J and later settled in Indiana River City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Benjamin F. Stradley
Daytona, Fla
Stradley
Bath Portland Cement Company
Bath
Montclair
N A
Indiaria River City
Pettusville Social Notes Reveal Local Visits and Moves
Pettusville residents share weekend visits with relatives in Ardmore Tennessee and Decatur along with several home relocations and family gatherings. Notable names include the Pettus and Dunnavant families, James Robinson relatives, and visits from Hoards of Elkmont and Athens. The piece records a week of visits, showers, quilting, and neighborhood moving as residents travel between Good Spring Alabama, Beulah and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Robinson
Mary
James Jackson
J. H. Jackson
A. C. Austin
Ardmore
Tenn
Stout
Lucile
Irene Christopher
P'ile Holt
Bessie Holt
Ruby
Martha
Thomas Wallace
Good Spring
Ala
Bob Holt
Elkmont
Hillis Stanford
Henry
Kirk Dunnavant
Calvin Jackson
Marjorie
Anna Roe Phillips
Elkmiont
T. W. Pettus
Ruby Joe
Veto
Lola Pettus
Lois
Mafitie Pettus
Hunteville
Madison
Mary Bett Hodges
Selvin Allen
Ben Phillips
Jane and
Robbie
Helen Daly
Dalytown
Mason Campbell
Chicago
Henry Stanford
Aaron Hargrove
Thomas
Jack) Davis
Beulah
Irene Sirtan
Jim Martin
Bud Locke
Mamie Pettus
Athens
Grady Spence
Beulah Spence
This Place
W. H. Pettus
Joe Holt
W. B. Spence
Arthur Spence
A. M. Jones
Robert Griffin
Near Bethel
Jess Hobbs
Lester Dawson
Ben Phillip
L. EB. Dunnavant
Lois and
Norris Tennessee Becomes Crime Free Model Town
Norris Tennessee enters its fourth year with no recorded crime marking it as a model town for the Tennessee Valley Authority. Citizens celebrate a crime free status as the community grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
Tenn
Tennessee Valley Authority
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Carlton Kelley
Birmingham- Southern
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