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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1933

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Hearin to Explain Loans at Decatur Meeting for Farmers

Jesse B Hearin Montgomery branch manager of the Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation will visit Decatur to explain loan types and terms to farmers. The meeting is set for 1 pm Friday January 27 at the courthouse with a potential move to Railroad Street city hall if the court is in session.

Jesse B. Hearin Montgomery Agricultural Credit Corporation Decatur Hearin John C. White Tennessee Valley Bank Ala Alabama Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation

Decatur Chamber of Commerce renewals underway drive for funds

Solicitors begin the annual Decatur Chamber of Commerce membership drive aiming for a five thousand dollar target to cover territory activities. Teams report to the chamber by Thursday night as D. W. Speake and Lester Corbutt lead the early reporting followed by J. D. Ligon and D. Moore.

Chamber of Commerce Decatur Chamber of Commerce Gong John C. White Tennessee Harry Higdon Henry M. Cullom J. B. Leeman Dr. E. M. Chenault Archie W. Hill D. W. Speake Lester Corbutt J. D. Ligon D. Moore Decatur Rotary Club Decatur Kiwanis Club Junior Chamber of Commerce Malone Kiwanis Marie Ballas Chandler B. C. Shelton Commerce Commerce Organization White Drive

Escaped Train Native of St Louis Shot Dead Near Baton Rouge

Stanley Swede Anderson, a St Louis underworld figure who jumped from a moving train to escape U S marshals near New Orleans, was shot and killed by a deputy in an open field near Baton Rouge. He was connected to the 2 year old Donaldsonville undercover agent slaying.

Baton Rouge Stanley

Auxiliary Meets Tonight in Tennessee

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a meeting tonight in Tennessee with plans to discuss upcoming community service projects and local chapter activities. Members are urged to attend for updates and volunteering opportunities.

American Legion Auxiliary The Tennessee

Henry Cullom in Sheffield on business visit

Henry Cullom visits Sheffield this afternoon on a business trip. He plans meetings with local firms to discuss potential collaborations and investment opportunities.

Henry ‘Cullom Sheffield

Judge Refuses Action on Ford Case Testimony Warrant

Detroit court delays ruling on a bench warrant to compel Henry Ford to testify as the Sweeten Company sues Ford Motor Co for 227000 in a Philadelphia based suit. Judge Dingman postpones decision until a separate petition by Ford's attorneys to quash the subpoena is resolved.

Detroit Mich Dingman Henry Ford Kennett Sevens Sweden Autmobile Company Philadelphia Ford The Sweeten Company Ford Company

Temperature Record in Decatur Shows Wide Range

The past 24 hours in Decatur saw a high of 71 degrees and a low of 4 degrees, reflecting a wide daily temperature swing.

Decatur

Dry forces plan anti repeal rally in Montgomery

The Alliance Against the Repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment announces a statewide anti repeal rally in Montgomery on February 1 as the legislature starts its special session. Bishop W N Ainsworth will speak with organizers drafting church leaders to mobilize delegates within a seven mile radius of Montgomery.

Alabama Alliance Montgomery W. N. Ainsworth Miller Bishop Ainsworth I. E. Bartin F. M. Barnes Second Congressional District

Double Robberies Hit Local Home, Watch Stolen

A resident reports a second break in at his house this month. He said the intruder entered while he was away and stole a watch. Police noted no injuries and are reviewing recent burglaries in the area.

Bud Roosevelt

River record shows Tennessee gauge at feet today

The Tennessee river reading was reported at feet with the gauge level noted as station ary today. Officials did not provide a specific measurement in the available text.

Tennessee

Mother's search for missing son eases with no unidentified body found

A Decatur mother, Mrs. M. McCollum, reports her 20 year old son J. B. McCollum left New Market for work about a month ago. She fears a circulating unidentified body in the area may be her son but local undertakers have no matching remains.

Decatur James A. Nelson M. McCollum Route 1 New Market J. B. McCollum

Jail Delivery Frustrated at Morgan County Jail

Deputy Sheriff Aaron Walton thwarted an early morning jail break at Morgan County. Fourteen prisoners, including two on murder charges, used saws to cut through a food slot barrier and attempted to breach cell doors from the bull-pen. The escape was stopped before the inmates reached the jail interior.

Aaron Walton Morgan County Hastise

Russell Calls Salary Cuts Key to Alabama Budget

Benjamin Russell, chair of the Citizens Committee of 500, urged a general state employee salary reduction to 70 percent of 1929 peak payrolls and strict economy in government operations to avoid further tax increases. He said timely payment of warrants is essential amid widespread distress and urged economies across state and sub‑division agencies.

Alexander City Ala Alabama Benjamin Russell Citizens Committee Russell

Roy Nash Recovers After Appendicitis Operation

Prominent business man Roy Nash was able to leave his home for a short period Monday afternoon as he recuperates from an appendicitis operation.

Roy Nash Nash

Poll Taxes Due February First to Benefit Morgan County Schools

Morgan County tax collectors urge payment of poll tax by February 1 to fund local schools. With only about seven hundred polls paid so far this year and 22 paying on Monday, officials warn the tax must be settled at the courthouse or Wiggings Hardware in Hartselle to ensure funds return to Morgan schools. The tax is the sole local source supporting district schools, with every cent returned once recorded.

Morgan County Montgomery Wiggings Hardware Company Hartselle Dick Wiggins

Police Courts Report Prohibition Cases in City

Two prohibition violation cases were heard in police court this morning involving African American defendants. Officers raided a West Vine Street area house last night and seized a quantity of liquor. another Black suspect was taken into custody.

West Vine Street

Abandoned 1928 Chevrolet Found After Theft

A 1928 Chevrolet coupe belonging to Noel Lee, stolen from 314 Sherman Street Monday night, was recovered by police this morning abandoned on the switch tracks near Pointer Harlow Grocery Company. Lee was visiting friends at the time.

Noel Lee Sherman Street Pointer-Harlow Grocery Company Lee

Four Men Placed Under Arrest After Garage Confrontation

Night Watchman Parker confronted four men at the Pointer-Harlow plant garage. Elam surrendered after a pistol disarm and a struggle. three suspects fled as Parker and Elam tussled on the garage floor. Elam jailed in Madison county awaiting transfer to Huntsville. pistol with two empty shells recovered.

Elam Parker Pointer-Harlow Pointer- Hart County Huntsville Madison County Morgan

Roosevelt Aims Talks On Debtor Nations Debt Relief Policy

President elect Roosevelt plans separate talks with foreign powers on debt relief while seeking repayment for aid. An invitation to Mussolini, announced in Rome by Secretary Stimson, mirrors invitations to England. Awaited are invitations to Czecho Slovakia Finland Latvia Lithuania and other debtor nations.

Mussolini Rome Stimson England Czecho-Slovakia Finland Latvia Lithuania Elan Dee Roosevelt France Belgium Poland Esthonia

Ninety Million Loan Bill Aids Farmers in 1933

The House approved a crop production loan bill tapping 390 million Reconstruction Finance Corp funds to aid advanced farmers in 1933. The measure provides one million dollars for farmers in drought and storm stricken areas for livestock and feed.

Washington, D. C House Reconstruction Corporation

Lea Plans to Resist Extradition in North Carolina Case

Nashville Tenn Jan 24 Plans for resisting the extradition to North Carolina of Colonel Luke Lea and Luke Lea Jr were announced by L E B Gwinn their attorney. The Lea brothers intend to pursue all legal avenues including habeas corpus if needed as the extradition proceeds.

Nashville, Tenn North Carolina Luke Lea Luke Lea Jr

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