Alabama highway contract awarded to W N Cochrane
Birmingham Michigan contractor W N Cochrane won the job to build 6.9 miles of asphalt east of Tuscumbia with two segments valued at 85 415.36 and 144 655.01. Work is slated to start within a week to 10 days, with local labor to be hired through the American Legion and its Auxiliary.
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WN. W. Cochrane
Birmingham
Mich
Canbeen
Tuscumbia
Montgomery
Decatur
American Legion
Congressenna
Sears ‘Is
Legion Post
Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Railroad Street City Hall
Bank committee announces farm loan program in Morgan area
Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation sets up Montgomery branch to offer 5 percent rate loans for crop production and barnyard needs. Morgan county committee members listed with attorney Tennis Tidwell. applications go through local county committee, not directly to Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation
Montgomery
Alabama
Decatur
BE. W. McLeod
John C. White
A. A. Jones
L. R. Nash
J. W. Clapton
Tennis Tidwell
Harteelle
Arthur Stevenson
J. W. McNeil
Joe L. Rountree
A. D. Samplé
L. C. Pattillo
Corporation of
Jackson
Miss
Ala
Legality of Beer Bill Under Fire
Washington D C January 7 a House beer measure faced a constitutional challenge in a senate committee hearing. Andrew Wilson for national anti prohibition groups argued enforcement 92 percent higher than other crimes and quoted Amos Woodcock. Edward Dunford for prohibitionists contended the measure violates the constitution. Supporters of the bill pledged further testimony as the packed room listened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
House
Senate
Andrew Wilson
Amos Woodcock
Prohibition
Edward Dunford
City Grants Tax Penalty Moratorium for Delinquents
City council approved a two week breathing spell for unpaid city taxes. The delay extends delinquent payment deadline to January 46, allowing more time to settle accounts and avoid the penalty.
Chamber of Commerce Board to Meet Monday Afternoon
The board of directors will meet at the organization offices on Monday afternoon January 9. The Monday session, postponed from Tuesday, will begin at four o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chamber of Commerce
Monnday
Patton Hurt After Being Struck By Car
John Patton 21 of Huntsville was injured in a Friday night accident between the Keller bridge and Whiteside. He was picked up by Brown's ambulance and taken to Benevolent hospital with painful but not serious injuries. The driver fled but reportedly stopped after the incident.
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John Patton
Huntsville
Benevolent Hospital
Keller Bridge
Whiteside
Patton
Brown
Miss Edna Gray Recovers After Appendicitis Operation
Miss Edna Gray daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Gray of 310 Fifth Avenue West is recovering after an appendicitis operation performed on Thursday at the Benevolent Hospital.
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Edna Gray
J. W. Gray
Fifth Avenue
West
Daily thanked for its help in Decatur charity drive
The steering committee of the Decatur Charity Council extends heartfelt thanks to The Decatur Daily for printed coverage and cooperation during the recent funds drive. Though the goal was not met, officials credit the newspaper’s support with much of the progress and commend its ongoing civic backing. Signed Ernest W. Hart, President, Decatur Charity Council.
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Daily Today
Decatur, Charity Council
B.C.’ Shelton
Aunudiic Satie Theneser
Decatur
Ala
Shelton
Decatur Daily
Charity Council
Decatur’s
Miller Arranges Short Term Loan in New York
Governor B M Miller of Alabama announced that Chase National Bank will provide short term financing amounting to more than four million dollars in warrants due this month. Bank officers said any formal announcement would come from Miller and that the loan would free up about one million dollars for teachers salaries.
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New York
B. M. Miller
Alabama
Chase National Bank
Chase National
Miller
Montgomery
Flood Stage of River Set at Twenty Feet
Local businessman C B Eliott points out the Tennessee river flood stage here is twenty feet, not twenty one, noting the highway bridge gauge change altered the level. Eliott, longtime Tennessee River Navigation Company associate, brought the correction to The Daily.
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C. B. Eliott
Tennessee River
Steering Group Holds Conference on Decatur Charity Work
The steering committee of the Decatur Charity Council met last night to discuss relief work plans. They outlined a full program of relief activities to continue as long as funds on hand last.
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Decatur Charity Council
Ordination Planned for Two Deacons at Southside Baptist
An ordination service is planned for Sunday night at the Southside Baptist Church to ordain two new deacons. A prior plan for a joint ordination with Pairview fell through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Baptist Thurch
Pairview
Hneberiahae
Morgan County Board Boosts Teacher Salaries Amid School Opening
Morgan County Board of Education commends teachers for their dedication as schools prepare to open. The board guarantees first semester salaries from local tax funds and issues 75 percent certificates for the second semester, with 25 percent salary reduction by teachers and bus operators, to be paid when state funds arrive. Additional efforts seek short term cash to meet payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Morgan Board of Education
Crow
Crow and Mr. Heflin
Johnston St fire crew battles Ward residence blaze
The Johnston Street fire department responded at 9:30 this morning to 1604 East 8th to extinguish a fire from a defective flue. Only slight damage resulted.
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Johnston St
Ward
1604 E
Change in Office in the County 15 January 16 Schedule
County officers elected in November will assume duties on Monday January 16 with most posts unchanged. The board of education members took office November 26. A. K. Prost ends his term January 9 as revenue board resident. New officers include Probate Judge B H Malone Decatur and other county posts across precincts.
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Morgan County
Board of Education
W. ©. Clark
Frank Emens
Henry T. Lile
J. H. Crow
A. K. Prost
Board of Revenue
B. IL. Malone
Decatur
Hartselle
J. R. Howell
J. L. Rowe
Falkville
Mrs. McCutcheon Called By Death
Mrs J C McCutcheon aged about 40 years died at her home on Somerville Route 1 at 3 oclock this morning after a short illness. She formerly lived in Decatur and is survived by her husband and six children. Funeral arrangements had not been led here today. She had many friends in Decatur and the Somerville area who mourn her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. McCutcheon
Somérville
McCutcheon
Decatur
Puneral
McCu
Somerville
W. A. Rollins Dies at Danville at 81
W A Rollins aged 81 died Thursday at his Danville route four residence in a shock to the community he lived in most of his life. He is survived by four sons and three daughters. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at two o clock.
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W. A. Rollins
Danville
Route Four
Tennessee River Falls to 188 Feet as Weather Bureau Reports
The Tennessee River continued to fall reaching 188 feet at seven o'clock this morning according to the Weather Bureau. The river level drop signals easing flooding concerns for nearby communities and agricultural districts along the river.
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Tennessee
Weather Bureau
Unofficial Japan China War Likely, Shanghai Dispatch Says
Shanghai January 7 AP reports an unofficial war between Japan and China in northern China. About 6,000 Japanese troops are believed concentrated at Shanhaikwan, a northern railway terminus seized earlier this week. Chinese reinforcements are rushing to Chinwangtao on the Yellow Sea. The Nanking government receives telegrams from war lords seeking orders to march against Japan. Chinese leaders vow to defend Jehor against the spring campaign.
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Shanghai
Japan
China
Japan@se
Shanhaikwan
Chinwangtoa
Yellow Sea
Nanking
Jéhor
Harvard Faculty Member Held on German Fraud Charges
In Boston a Harvard professor, Dr Jada Norman, a Berlin banker target, faces German fraud charges. He was arrested at his Cambridge home by federal authorities after a four hour hearing before the U S commissioner. An extradition warrant was issued.
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Boston
Mass
Harvard
Berlin
Jada Normano
Cambridge
Baron von Tippelskirch
Isaac Lewin
United States
Woman Held On Prohi Charge After Decatur Chase
A white woman, resident of Lawrence county, is jailed on illegal liquor charges. Her husband and a 13 year old son are at large after a police chase of a whiskey car from Decatur along Sixth avenue to Mooresville in Limestone county. The cargo was said to be for local consumption.
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Lawrence County
Decatur
Lower Sixth Avenue
Mooresville
Limestone County
Miss Tassie Reeves Dies at Rural Home
Miss Tassie Reeves age sixteen died this morning at two o'clock at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Lute Reeves Somerville route two funeral services to be held this afternoon at New Center by Rev B P Collier with interment there Brown directing she is survived by her parents five sisters and three brothers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tassie Reeves
Lute Reeves
Somerville
Route Two
New Center
B. P. Collier
Brown
Curtis Announces Big Green Fee Cut at Valley Club
George Curtis announced at Valley Country Club that green fees are materially reduced effective immediately. He said future rates will be 50 cents regardless of one hole or all day. The greens are currently in wonderful condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Curtis
The
Valley Country Club
Curtis
Americans Bid Last Farewell to Ex-President Coolidge
In a somber Ed wards Congregational Church service dignitaries joined thousands of mourners to honor Calvin Coolidge. Mrs Coolidge attended with her son John, and the body was later moved to Plymouth Vermont to rest beside Calvin Coolidge Jr.
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Edwards Congregational Church
Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge
John
Albert Penner
Plymouth
Calvin Coolidge, Jr
Resignation Reasons Clarified by Former Representative
Montgomery Alabama January 7 former Rep William Key of Franklin County explains his resignation to Governor Miller in a second letter. Key says he gave no reason but notes he is elected solicitor of the Franklin County Law and Equity Court and must take office January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
William Key
Franklin County
B. M. Miller
Registration Will Open In Limestone County
Athens Ala Jan 7 Special W L Martin chairman announces a special registration session during the week of January 23 to assure voters can participate in possible amendments from the upcoming legislative special session A renewal of the Athens Alabama Power Company wholesale electricity contract is also due to be voted on during the year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Board of Registrars of
City of Athens- Alabama Power Company
Landersville Merchant J B Little Dies After Illness
J B Little a 66 year old Landersville resident and prominent merchant died Friday afternoon at his home after a short illness including flu and pneumonia. Funeral arrangements are ongoing.
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J. B. Little
Landersville
Speaker Garner Backs Broader Income Tax Plan
Speaker Garner told reporters he has not broken with President Elect Roosevelt over tax raises and favors broadening the income levy to boost revenue. He said he would like to see it reported and passed by the house, but noted 49 other revenue-raising options exist if the plan fails committee approval.
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Washington, D. C
Garner
Roosevelt
House
York
Service Series Grows at Ninth Street Methodist
A midweek prayer series at Ninth Street Methodist Church sponsored by the Board of Education shows rising interest. Attendance last night reached 56 with expectations of 75 next week when B R Ross is the speaker. Dr L G Sturdivant will follow and conduct the first quarterly conference.
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Ninth Street Methodist Church
Board of Education
L. R. Yarbrough
B. R. Ross
L. G. Sturdivant
C. M. Tyndal
E. E. Beard
Board of Stewards
Limestone county schools plan extended terms and bus service
Limestone county primary schools will not close for now and may run at least five months. High and junior high schools are expected to complete a full nine months. Bus transportation could resume as funds arrive. the county board of education accepted a new school treasurer, A B McWilliams was chosen as successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Limestone County
County Board of Education
I Oe
Stoltz Automobile Taken By Thieves
Thieves stole a 1992 Ford coupe from Eddie Stoltz a player at Cooper Wells Hosiery. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the plant and there were no injuries reported.
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Stoltz Automobile
Eddie Stoltz
Cooper-Wells
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Board
Morgan Area
Daily
Ernest WN. Hart
Frost
Justice of the Peace
J. M. Minor
J. W. Bailey
R. L. Rice
Thomas
F. Pussell
Valdermose
M. M. Johnson
J. P. Lipscomb
Lacey's Spring
W. O Terry
Oak Ridge
Mrs. Rainey
House of Representatives
John N. Garner
Henry T. Rainey
Illinois
Rainey
Vermont
Christian Education Board
Limestone
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