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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1932

Page

8

Plans Mapped by the Central Hi Y Club

Central Hi Y members mapped a active term with aims to gain new members raise pledge funds sponsor plays in January arrange basketball games between Central and Riverside clubs establish a club in Moulton and hold an inter club meeting at Hig Camp for Athens Moulton Hartselle Huntsville and Decatur clubs.

M.C. A Ben Johnston Central Riverside Moulton Athens Hartselle Huntsville Decatur

Dr Sheddan Rests Well At Nashville Hospital

Dr. W K Sheddan a veteran Columbia Tennessee physician underwent an operation Tuesday morning in Nashville Hospital and is resting well today. He is expected to return home to Columbia soon. He has been a guest at the home of Mr and Mrs R T Sheppard and the late Mrs Margaret C Shelton.

K. Sheddan Columbia, Tenn Nashville Tenn Sheddan Columbia R. T. Sheppard Margaret C. Shelton

Light Sales at Decatur Curb Market Thru Thursday

Light sales were reported today on the Decatur curb with eight sellers offering fresh produce. Prides remained steady, similar to the past several weeks, as shoppers browsed the market.

Decatur

Former Kaiser Fights Illness at Doorn Estate

Former Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany, 72, is recovering from influenza at his Doorn Netherlands estate after a high fever. Photographs show his wartime leadership, a recent portrait, and scenes from his exile, amid images of past monarchs and public duties.

Kaiser Doorn Kaiser Wilhelm Germany Holland

Opportunity School Expresses Gratitude and Farewell

The last Opportunity School session in Decatur met Friday evening at 210 Railroad Street. Students praised seven months of study, shared life changing experiences, and expressed wishes for the school to return after a three month break. Appreciation was extended to local supporters including Supt W W Benson and several church and civic groups.

Opportunity School Railroad Street Montgomery Decatur W. W. Benson

Foreclosure Sale Notice for Decatur Land Lot 9 10

Mortgagee agents B L and P F Youngblood advertise the public sale of Lots 9 and 10 in Block 53 Decatur Land Improvement Addition No 3 Decatur Alabama to satisfy the mortgage on property belonging to Herbert Hughes Daisy Hughes Fred Tidwell and Louise Tidwell. Sale at Morgan County Courthouse January 27 1932.

Herbert Hughes Hison Daisy Hughes Fred F. Tidwell Louise L. Tidwell B. L Isabelle Youngblood Morgan County Alabama Ala Decatur County of Morgan Decatur Land Improvement & Furnace Company Decatur Land Company Hughes & Tidwell

Open-Air Marine Band Concerts Begin 1854

Summer of 1854 marks the inauguration of open-air Marine Band performances on the White House and Capitol grounds. The outdoor series introduced official military music to national political centers, drawing attendees from government and public circles.

Marine Band White House Capital Grounds

Alabama Delegation Backs Shoals Plan For Expansion

A 15 member Alabama delegation informed President Hoover that his Muscle Shoals proposal offers the only real means for major industrial expansion of the South Their goal is to gain further support and pledge cooperation to start operations of the Shoals site as a fertilizer plant and related industrial development.

Washington Jan Hoover Congress Muscle Shoals South

Voice of the People letters critique governors and national figures

In Decatur Alabama a reader letters page questions a local criticism of Governor Bilbo and Clarence Darrow. The note suggests Alabama keeps high standards while urging restraint and references the Muscles Shoals commission report submitted to Congress.

Decatur Ala Decatur Daily Bir Gov, Bilbo Clarence Darrow Alabama Congress Muscle Shoals Commission Braydon

Manner Of Voting Told At Hearing In Alabama

At a Heflin Bank head contest hearing in Birmingham witnesses described how votes were cast in 1930 Alabama general election. A miniature ballot box was shown with a ballot left in an open unsealed precinct box, which one witness said violated law.

Associated Press Birmingham Ala Alabama Heflin-Bankhead Lida Robertson

Correctly Speaking and Sentence Structure Guidelines

A compact guidance note on preserving the subject in sentence or clause when modifying or logging units. It emphasizes clarity, minimal alteration of the core subject, and precise phrasing.

Millard Pijl Born as Thirteenth U S President

The note marks the birthday of Millard Pijl born in 1900 who is identified as the thirteenth president of the United States. The brief item places the anniversary on this date.

Millard Pijlmore United States

Porter Sons Seek Court Accounting From Father Wealthy Wichita Man

J H Porter of Wichita Kansas aged 75 faces a court accounting sought by his two daughters E W Youngmeyer of Wichita and Oreta Porter Palmer of Pittsburgh. They claim he has mishandled over a million dollars and allege he has been secretly married and recently divorced. Porter, a noted cattleman, was reportedly kidnapped by Sitting Bull as a boy.

J. H. Porter Wichita Kas E. W. Youngmeyer Oreta Porter Palmer Pittsburgh Porter P.ter Southwest Sitting Bull

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