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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1936

Page

3

Heir to Henderson Store Faces Opposition in Town

Helena Henderson, widow of Peter Henderson, prepares to claim the Henderson Department Store, while attorney John Courtney warns of a likely challenge from Peter’s uncle Roger Barnes and Leah Frazier. Helena seeks guidance from Sandra Leigh as she confronts a town strong with old loyalties.

John Courtney Helena Peter Courtney Roger Barnes Barnes Peter Henderson Leah Frazier Leah Europe Stanford Sandra Sandra Leigh Leigh Péter Peter's Town Henderson

May Raise Athens Ban Likely Next Week

Athens Alabama July 23 The infantile paralysis ban may be lifted about next Monday with few new cases and recoveries seen among local patients. County rural schools did not open July 20 and will likely start August 1 while city schools remain closed until September. John Wilson of the city school faculty is taking a University of Alabama course to lead the new junior high school when classes begin.

Athens Ala John Wilson City University of Alabama

Order of Publication in TVA Legal Action in Alabama

United States pursues action in the Northern District of Alabama against multiple defendants including John J. Hall and heirs and creditors of Thomas M. Cobb. Ordered publication given unknown address for Hall after diligent search.

John J. Hall James Luke Clements Reda Clements Luedinghaus - Espenschied Wagon Company a_ corporation American Manufacturing Company Ferry Morse Seed Company Chambers Godfrey Manufacturing Company, & Corporation Thomas M. Cobb

Federal condemnation notice names parties and land tract in Alabama

The document lists John J. Hall James Luke Clements Reda Clements and several corporations as respondents in a United States Tennessee Valley Authority proceeding. It orders appearance by August 31 1936 in Huntsville Alabama to answer a petition seeking condemnation of a tract on the left bank of the Tennessee River in Morgan County described by metes and bounds.

District Court OF the United States Northern District OF Alabama United States OF America Tennessee Valley Authority N. E. Cobb B. F. Kay & Son Elizabeth Guire Bert B. Guire Grady Cobb Cora Cobb Burford Cobb Ralph Cobb Bessie Lemley James Luke Clements Reda Clements Edwin Co Edward) Clements Mary Clements Parton) Hunter Quirys N. B. Cobb District of the United States Alabama Huntsville United States America Morgan County State of Tennessee River

Two Injured in Athens Crash

At the corner of North Madison and West Bryan streets in Athens Alabama on Monday a Moore delivery truck collided with Mrs. Lila Parks automobile. Mrs Parks was cut and injured internally and John Moore son of R O Moore suffered a broken arm. Both cars were badly wrecked and the truck turned over landing on its top.

Athens Ala Lila Parks John Moore R. O. Moore Park North Madison West Bryan

Public Notice of Real Estate Parcel Auction in Alabama

A U.S. District Court notice orders publication of a real estate tract of 9.1 acres in Decatur Alabama for three consecutive weeks. The notice is issued in Birmingham Alabama on July 21 1936 by Judge David J. Davis and Clerk W S Lovell. JLF AZ fh TRACT WR 844 J. A. Kay July 22 20 Aug 5.

Decat Decatur Alabama Birmingham David J. Davis United States Lovell District Court Northern District of J. A. Kay Castle Gandolfo Villa Barberini Pius XI Holy See Alban Hills Vatican

Labor Split Near in 1937 Struggle Spurs AFL Rift

John L. Lewis and the Federation of Labor near a split as the Committee for Industrial Organization seeks mass production unions. The AFL council may suspend United Mine Workers and 11 affiliated unions, risking one third of dues. Craft leaders fear loss of control as industrial and craft factions clash over organizing strategy.

Joseph L. Miller Associated Press Washington John L. Lewis The Federation of Labor Today Lewis A. F. of L Aud Committee For Industrial Organization Council United Mine Workers A. F. of L. Council Committee For Industrals William Green Green Lewis Committee C. IL. O America

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