Finance Talks At Valley Country Club As Members Seek Plan
About 38 citizens gathered at the Valley Country Club to discuss refinancing options within 30 days. President Roland H Gray presided while John C White reported a budget strain. a plan involving a new corporation and stock subscriptions may take shape after the upcoming directors meeting.
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The
Valley Country Club
Roland H. Gray
Neal Wells
High School
City Park
Bowles
Mr. Gray
Gray
John C. White
Garrison Returns as Assistant Chief Chemist at Open Hearth
Bob Garrison resumes his post in Ensley Alabama after spending the fall months in Decatur. He holds the position of assistant chief chemist at the open hearth facility.
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Bob Garrison
Ensley
Ala
Decatur
Young ‘Garrison
Democrats In The Red Deep Report Summary
The Democratic National Committee reported 1931 expenditures totaling $1,034,486 with receipts of $1,032,270. James Gerard, treasurer, filed the report under the federal corrupt practices act. Outstanding obligations stood at $787,250, including $345,250 owed to John J. Raskob and $433,766 to the ante Trust company of News.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee Today
House
James Gerard
John J. Raskob
Ante Trust Company of News For Money
Watkins Sets 1932 Kiwanis Program Plans in Alabama
Opelika January 8 The Kiwanis program for 1932 will be finalized January 18 and 19 as John K. Watkins Opelika governor meets with Kiwanis trustees and lieutenant governors in Montgomery. The conference will craft the tentative program then present it to trustees for approval at the January 19 session attended by Montgomery Kiwanis Club. Delegates from 30 clubs including Abbeville Aliceville Anniston Auburn Bessemer Birmingham Carbon Hill Clanton Cullman Decatur Demopolis Dothan Ensley Eufaula Eutaw Fairfield Florence Gadsden Huntsville Jasper Mobile Montgomery Opelika Selma Sheffield Talladega Troy Tuscaloosa Tuscumbia Winfield are expected.
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Opelika
Ala
John K. Watkins
Montgomery Kiwanis Club
Montgomery
Abbeville
Andalusia
Anniston
Auburn
Bessemer
Birmingham
Carbon Hill
Clanton
Cullman
Decatur
Demopolis
Dothan
Ensley
Eufaula
Eutaw
Fairfield
Florence
Gadsden
Huntsville
Jasper
Mobile
Opelika, Selma
Sheffield
Talladega, Troy, Tuscaloosa
Tuscumbia
Winfield
Insurance Men In Regular Session At Decatur
Members of the Decatur Insurance Exchange met in regular session today at the Hotel Lyons. The gathering discussed various problems facing the profession and business in Decatur. The meeting proved thoroughly enjoyable and beneficial to attendees.
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Decatur. Insurance Exchange
Lyons
Decatur
Democratic Meet Will Go On the Air
The Jackson Day dinner of the Democratic Party tonight will go on the air. The NBC chain of stations will carry the program beginning at five o clock.
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N. B.C
All Is Quiet Today On Official Front in Morgan County
Morgan County officials reported a calm day with no arrests at the sheriff's office. Authorities described no incidents or operations requiring detentions or action during the 24 hour period.
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Morgan County
Notable Decatur Transfer Visitor Visits City Today
Lewis J. Myatt, previously of Decatur and now residing in Gadsden, arrived in the city on a business trip. He is identified as a former Decatur resident visiting for professional matters.
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Lewis J. Myatt
Decatur
Gadsden
Athens Resident Frank Westmoreland Visits Decatur
Frank Westmoreland of Athens traveled to Decatur today on brief business stopover. He is noted for his local ties and recent community involvement.
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Frank Westmoreland
Athens
Decatur
Moulton Heights PTA Examines Discipline Challenges
The Moulton Heights Parent Teacher Association met to discuss discipline as faced by teachers and parents. Reports covered authority partnership, overcoming fears, home education, and avoiding spanking, plus a piano solo and growing membership. Plans for a George Washington Birthday celebration were approved to fund an extended school term.
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Moulton Heights
Clara Puryear
4. M. Byars
J. L. Davis
Nan Holland
Peggy Byars
Ways and Means
Association
Mrs Maggie Montgomery Called By Death
Maggie May Montgomery 49 of Moulton route 5 died at home after a 16 day illness. Funeral at Pleasant Grove church Wren with Rev. Roger of Moulton Baptist officiating. Interment Montgomery cemetery. Pallbearers: five Coffee brothers Will Arthur Elmer Russell and Lewis plus cousin D McCarty. Survived by husband Buck Montgomery three sons Paul Neal Clifton one daughter Lois five brothers Will Arthur Elmer Russell Coffee Lewis of Ft Jamin Harrison Indiana and four sisters Mattie DeGraffenreid Myrtle Roper Maud Johnson Mamie Montgomery.
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Moulton
Pleasant Grove Church
Wren
Roger
Moulton Baptist Church
Montgomery Cemetery
Will
Arthur
Elmer
Russell Coffee
Lewis Coffee
D. McCarty
Buck Montgomery
Paul
Neal
Clifton
Lois
Russell
Lewis
Ft. Jamin Harrison
Indiana
Mattie DeGraffenreid
Myrtle Roper
Decatur
Maud Johnson
Mamie Montgomery
Decatur Fire Loss Drops Sharply In 1931 Report
The city’s 1931 fire loss was far lower than 1930 with 135 alarms and losses of 35 274.90 versus 260 calls and 91 333.24 in 1930. Ladders rose to 984 feet and hose laid increased by 400 feet despite fewer fires. Chief B W Jones credits public cooperation for fewer alarms and notes two lines of hose are standard at alarms.
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Decatur
B. W. Jones
Jones
Students League to Present Two Nation Pageant Services
The Students League of Many Nations at the Practical Bible Training School near Binghamton N Y will stage two programs next week. Monday 730 pm at First Baptist church and Tuesday 730 pm at Westminster Presbyterian church. The league has performed this unique service over 2000 times with diverse national cast members. The program opens with song at 730 followed by speeches solos duets and chorus. Public invitation extended.
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Students’ League of Many Nations
Practical Bible Training School
Binghampton
N. Y
First Baptist Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
League
Market Continuing the Steady Advance in Cotton Prices
The cotton market continued its steady advance today with middling cotton quoted at 5.75 cents in Decatur, several points higher than Thursday's quotation. Trading opened around 1:30 this afternoon as prices rose about four points from the day’s start.
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Decatur
Hamilton visit by Julian Harris and Jean county solicitor
Julian Harris and the county solicitor were in Hamilton Alabama on legal business today.
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Hlton Julian Harris
Jean
Hamilton
Ala
Decatur teachers paid in full for first four months of term
The Decatur school system paid $8,800 in cash to all faculty members for four months of service marking the first time funds were available to meet salaries in full. Superintendent W. Benson warned that future funding depends on state and Morgan county finances, with limited help from poll taxes and incidental fees.
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Decatur
W. Benson
Benson
Dr Howle Inducted as Morgan County Medical Society President
Installation ceremonies opened the year for the Morgan County Medical Society at Central Methodist church on Thursday. Dr J A Howle of Falkville accepted the presidency with a fine address, and Dr J W Hughes presented an article on the topic "Trius." Fourteen members attended the meeting.
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Morgan County Medical Society
Central Methodist Church
J. A. Howle
Falkville
J. W. Hughes
Trius
College Board to Meet in Athens on January 15
The board of trustees of A' Col lege will convene in Athens on January 15 to discuss the school's future. All members are expected to attend.
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A’ College
Athens
New Greene County Sheriff Seeks Remaining Killers
Mrs. Marcell Hendrix of Springfield takes office as Greene County sheriff on the day of her husband’s funeral. He was one of six officers slain in a farmhouse massacre by the Young brothers and an outlaw. She vows to chase the other two suspects.
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Marcell Hendrix
Springfield
Greene County
Sperado
Hendrix le
Oll
Houston
Tex
Mrs. J. E. White Dies in Pensacola Burial Saturday
Mrs. J. E. White a former Decatur resident died Thursday at a Pensacola Florida home. The body will be moved to the city cemetery for a committal service by Rev. J. D. Wallace. Pell bearers include J. K. Hughes and others. She was daughter of J. H. Wells and sister of the late Mrs. Sue Hobart. By first marriage she was wife of railway engineer George Nichols who died in 1888 in a crash on the Decatur to Birmingham Cannon Ball line.
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J. E. White
Decatur
Pensacola
Fla
Union
Pan-American
City
J.D. Wallace
Brown
J. K. Hughes
E. S. Hinds
T. E. Pride
E W. Collier
W. B. Shackelford
Frank Landers
J. H. Wells
Sue Hobart
Louie Hobart
Sherman Street
George Nichols
Birmingham
Lookout Mountain Scenic Highway Group to Mark Fifth Anniversary
The Lookout Mountain Scenic Highway Association will celebrate its fifth anniversary at a January 11 gathering in Fort Payne Alabama. DeKalb county officials are invited to discuss completing the highway segment through the county with Secretary Lee J. Langley and the county board of revenue members.
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Fort Payne
Ala
Twenty Coast Guardsmen Arrested in New York Bribery Case
Federal District Attorney Howard Amell reveals a sweeping bribery scheme involving coast guardsmen and liquor runners in the New York area. About twenty guardsmen have been arrested with several confessing complicity as the probe, centered on the Long Island shore, advances toward grand jury indictments.
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New York
Howard Amell
Ager
Long Island Shore
Youth Held for Woman's Death in Anniston
Charles Hamilton, a member of a prominent Anniston family, was arrested on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of Mrs. Paul Cornelius during a New Year’s Eve downtown event. He was jailed without bond after a warrant sworn by Cornelius. three others were held overnight but released when police called the shooting accidental.
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Anniston
Charles Hamilton
Paul Cornelius
Cornelius
Hamilton
Appointment Date Change for Walnut Grove Conference
Rev. R. T. Tyler, presiding elder of the Decatur district, announces a date change for the third quarterly conference at Walnut Grove. The event moves from January 15 to January 14 due to his attendance at a January 5 Athens college trustees meeting.
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R. T. Tyler
Decatur
Walnut Grove
Athens College
Board of Education Attends To Business
The city board of education met on Thursday afternoon at 4 30 to discuss finances for the remaining five months of the term. They hope funding from county and state will allow schools to stay open for the full term.
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Board of Education
City Board of Education
Premier Inukai Cabinet Resigns After Bomb Incident
Inukai's government hands its resignation to Emperor Hirohito amid a bomb attempt that narrowly missed the monarch. The cabinet cites precedent from Yamamoto's 1993 earthquake cabinet resignation and the palace guard arrest in a related disturbance.
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Tokyo
Inukai
Hirohito
Yamamoto
Young Khesais
South Asia tensions rise over Japan China actions
Washington cited the open door policy and Kellogg Briand pact while sending a tense note to Japan and China. The United States reserved all American treaty rights amid international strains from Japanese occupation in Chinchow and shifting Orient developments.
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Tecus
South
Chinchow
Orient
Washington
Special Agent 8 Released on Bond After Box Car Shooting
Early today Special Agent 8 was released on a $1,000 bond to await action by the Macon County grand jury on preliminary murder charges in Selby North Carolina. The incident occurred in a box car near Tuesday as Ivey Haynes a youthful hobo was shot. Justice of the Peace J D McCorvey held for grand jury after more than ten hours of testimony. Haynes and another youth were bumming a box car when McCorvey said he acted in self defense.
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