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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1935

Page

2

Five Children Die in Bus Truck Crash Near Piedmont

Five children were killed and fourteen injured in a wreck on a narrow bridge on U.S. 16 near Piedmont South Dakota. The bus carrying World War II veterans' families from a CCC camp collided with a molasses truck as each driver claimed the right of way. Names include Douglas Kitterman Morris Classick Hurley Brama Stetler Oliver Merle Cassaday Miller and Tulla Trumbo Lead.

Deadwood 8. D Piedmont Here CCC Calcite Douglas Kitterman Wall Morris Classick Hurley Brama Stetler Oliver Merle Cassaday Miller Tulla ‘Trumbo Lead

Congress in session with recess and committee work

Senate today begins a two day recess with a noon meeting and considers miscellaneous bills. Senator Clark of Maryland speaks on munitions. House meets at noon to debate independent offices appropriation bill. Ways and Means panel works. Senate yesterday recessed while foreign relations committee approved U S entry into world court with reservations and began debate on independent offices supply measure.

Associated Press Senate Clark D-Md HOUSE Democrats Foreign Relations Committee United States

Saar Guard Ready For Eventualities

Saar Basin Territory officials report international forces under the League of Nations have finalized plans for mass demonstrations likely during the Saar plebiscite Sunday. English and Italian armored units move near Dillingen to practice maneuvers and warn troops. An anti Nazi drive seeks possible division of the Saar into separate political regions depending on the vote.

Saar Brucken Saar Basin League of Nations Saar Dillingen Germany

European Winter Storm Claims Twenty Lives

A severe winter storm across Europe has caused at least 20 deaths. Fifteen victims drowned when the 336 ton fishing trawler Edgar Wallace sank near Hull after a treacherous voyage from North Sea fishing grounds. The vessel struck a sandbank while edging toward the Humber.

London Europe Edgar Wallace Hull England North Sea Humber

Tingley To Lead Daniel and Revelation Study Tomorrow

Rev. Glenn Tingley will conduct a class at 2:00 p.m. at the Decatur Gospel Tabernacle on the Book of Daniel and its relation to Revelation. A Bible chart will accompany the study. Friday’s 7:30 p.m. service features Rev. Joseph A. Gomes on Love's Triumph with a prayer service preceding. Public invitation extended.

Decatur Gospel Tabernacle Tingley Joseph A. Gomes the Tabernacle

Make This Model At Home Pointed Lines Make This Frock Slimming Pattern 2162

Anne Adams presents Pattern 2162 a slimming frock with a chic neck line shoulder gathers soft bodice fullness and a front slimming panel with inverted knee pleats. Sizes 14 through 44. fabric 39 inch wide size 36 needs 4 18 yards. Illustrated instructions included. Send 15 cents for the pattern and 25 cents for the winter fashion book when ordered together. The Decatur Daily Pattern Department 243 West 17th Street New York City.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Jos M McDougal Called to Reward

Joseph M. McDougal, 75, died last night at his daughter Mrs. J E Collins home on Hartselle Route 2. He is survived by his wife and four sons Bert Connerly Oklahoma Curley Connerly Oklahoma Sam Hydro Oklahoma Charley Decatur Route 3. Funeral services will be at Johnston Chapel Friday at 3 PM conducted by Rev W E Pritchard Peck directing.

Joseph M. McDougal J. E. Collins Hartselle Collins Bert McDougal Connerly Oxhla Curley Okla Sam Hydro Charley Decatur Johnston Chapel W.E Pritchard Peck

Tulane Alabama Gridiron Clash Hinted for November 7, 1936

New Orleans reports prospects for a Tulane versus Alabama football game in 1936 with a likely date of November 7. The piece notes high expectations for the meeting and discusses early planning.

New Orleans Tulane Alabama

New Courthouse For Shelbyville Proceeding Planned

The Shelbyville Tennessee building committee to oversee a new courthouse convenes Thursday after the old structure was destroyed by a mob on December 19. Magistrate J. H. Davidson of Pleasant Grove is named on the committee.

Shelbyville Tenn J. H. Davidson Pleasant Grove W. W. Davidson Decatur

Mt Tabor Community Notes Seeks Friday Meeting At 1 PM

The Mt Tabor home demonstration club will meet Friday at 1 pm at Mrs W E Ryan's home. About 25 to 30 local youths enjoyed games and music at the Roy Moore home Saturday night. Families from Columbia and Huntsville visited relatives and reported illnesses and recoveries. Funeral services were held for Mr John Petit as the community extends sympathy. Rev Chitwood of Hartsville will preach Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Home Demonstration Club W. E. Ryan Roy Moore Roy Lucker Columbia Tenn D. G. Luker W. L. McCutcheon Wayman McCutcheon Columbia, Tenn Buford Peteet Orvill Luker Gadsden J. F. Luker Oddie Luker John Petiit O. H. Reeves Huntsville Ala Bobby Moore Roy. Moore Chas Billy Lacey's Spring Jim Johnson Chitwood M. E. Church Hartselle

Young People Rally At Austinville Baptist Church

The Morgan County Baptist W M A hosts a Sunday rally at Austinville Baptist Church at 2 30 P M. All young people and counselors are urged to attend. The program includes songs devotional on consecration Matt 25 14 30 officer installation Eva Berry Bettie Burleson Sunbeams sunbeams, talks by Miss Bourne and Miss Berry, banner award for largest attendance, announcements from G A House party and R A Camp, closing prayer.

Morgan County

Heywood Broun and Actress Married in New York

Heywood Broun the newspaper columnist and Constance Madison Broadway actress were wed in the municipal chapel. Broun, 47, and Madison, 26, had prior marriages. Broun was divorced from Ruth Hale of the Lucy Stone League. Madison was formerly married to comedian Johnny Dooley who died in 1928. Madison planned to leave her current show Mer rily We Roll Along at week’s end.

New York Heywood Broun Constance Madison Municipal Chapel Broun Ruth Hale Lucy Stone League Johnny Dooley

Legion Post to Hold Meeting and Barbecue Tonight

The American Legion will convene at 7 30 p m in Martin Arena for its regular gathering followed by a bi monthly barbecue event.

The American Legion Martin Arena

Mrs. Jane Shaddrix Dies at Rural Home at 93

Mrs. Jane Shaddrix, 93, died last evening at 6 15 at the home of her daughter Mrs. Luke Daws on Somerville Route 2 after a ten day illness. She is survived by a daughter and two sons residing in Blount County. Services will be held Friday at 11 o'clock at High Reck in Blount County conducted by Rev. Moody Peck to direct.

Jane Shaddrix Luke Daws Somerville Daws Bnd Shaddrix S. R. Best Mountan High Reck Blount County Moody Peck

Harmless Kidney Health Remedy Ad Sells Gold Medal Haarlem Of

An advertisement promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Of Capsules to support kidney and bladder function. It claims to flush poisons and acid, ease irritation, stop night awakenings, and relieve symptoms like burning backache leg cramps and puffy eyes.

Oak Ridge School Reopens With Honor Roll List

Oak Ridge reopened Monday. Honor roll for month two includes first grade Marie Griffith second Audrey Vest third grade Martha Mae Terry Helen Vest Paul Sparkman Edith Parker James Sybert fourth Gillman Bullard Junior Legg Mary Griffith fifth grade Hudson McElroy seventh Rubye West Violet Terry eighth Ollie Sybert Sibyl Terry ninth Wilma Sparkman. Community notes residents visiting relatives and a Jan 4 wedding of Vera Payne and Bennie Simmon referenced.

Marie Griffith Audrey Vest Martha — Mae Terry Helen Vest Paul Sparkman Edith Parker James Sybert Gillman Bullard Junior Legg Mary Griffith Hudson McElroy Rubye West Violet Terry Ollie Sybert Sibyl Terry Wilma Sparkman Lola Mae Sparkman Clifton Sparkman Rocky Ford

Barbecue Plans Highlight Member Meeting

Members and guests will enjoy barbecue service as business topics are raised and speakers introduced. All attendees urged to be present and register, with emphasis on participation and engagement.

Officers Re-elected By Citizens Bank

The board of directors of the Citizens Bank of Hartselle reelected the bank’s officers at a Tuesday night meeting, confirming leadership for the coming term.

Citizens Bank Citizen's Bank of Hartselle

Eva school selects Gaynell Ford for Roosevelt birthday contest

At a mass Eva school meeting Miss Gaynell Ford was chosen to represent the school in the Roosevelt Memorial Association contest. Miss Crawford, a popular senior, may be sent to Washington to deliver Tennessee Valley birthday greetings to President Roosevelt on January 30. Class leaders named include Paul Lindler Calvin Ryan Maynell McConnell Esther Lee Sherrod Rabel Livingston and Ida Bryant.

Eva School Gaynell Ford Roosevelt Memorial Association Miss Crawford W. T. Crawford Morgan Board of Education Washington Tennessee Valley Roosevelt Paul Lindler Calvin Ryan Maynell McConnell Esther Lee Sherrod Rabel Livingston Ida Bryant

Bank Directors Report A Pleasing Year Gain

The bank led by president W T Stewart and cashier Arthur Stephenson shows a solid yearly gain. Directors listed are J L Roberts J B Orr J B Peck and F A Bennett with pleased holders.

W. T. Stewart Presideéfit Arthur Stephenson J. L. Roberts J. B. Orr J. B. Peck F. A. Bennett

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription praised by Florida reader

Read how E Hammock of Plant City Florida reports relief from weakness backache and nerves after using Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. The testimonial mentions sizes and prices and invites readers to write for free medical advice.

Pierce Plant City Fla

Also Mentioned on This Page

Congress Rev Glenn Tingley Death House Hauptmann New Jersey Trenton Bruno Hauptmann Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr Jos. M. McDougal George Denny A. B. Dinwiddie MT. Tabor Young People Austinville Church Legion Mre Ven Recep Enea Cerves J.c.penney CO the Princess Ricardo Cortez Mary Astor Warner Bros Oak Ridge Porter Hanes Sylacauga A. L. Hanes Olen Tapscott J. M. West Norman Sparkman Lloyd George Rockyrd Margaret Sue James L. Love Madison Hasst Cooper Castor Lott Austinville Davie Woodall E. R. Wynn Pred Sparkman Anderson Birmingham Olen Cooper Vera Payne Bennie Simmon Harold Bell Gaynell Crawford Ivy Penney’s New Spring Penney’s J. C. Penney Company Penney
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