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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1935

Page

5

Four More Farm Bases Planned

Auburn Alabama July 1 Farmers in Alabama were told plans to establish additional farm bases within the next week, aiming to reach about 22 000 farmers. Edward A O Neal president of the American Farm Bureau Federation announced the plan with Dr L N Duncan of Alabama Polytechnic Institute and Walter L Randolph of the Farm Bureau Federation speaking at rallies urging preservation of the agricultural adjustment act AAA.

Auburn Ala Alabama Anpeune da Sweres Edward A. O'Neal American Farm Bureau Federation L. N. Duncan Alabama Polytechnic Institute State Extension Service Edwards Walter L. Randolph Farm Bureau Federation AAA

Journalist Released by Bandits in Inner Mongolia

German newspaperman Dr. Herbert Muellern freed by bandits reached Paochang after three weeks in captivity and seeking clothing. Gareth Jones of the Manchester Guardian remained in captivity with a ransom deadline passed, as British authorities intensified negotiations.

Kalgan Inner Herbert Muellern Paochang Here Gareth Jones Manchester Guardian David Lloyd George

Six Fishermen Bring In 153 Pound Alligator Gar

In Oklahoma six men swore by a tale and proved it by landing a 153 pound alligator gar from Dredy Creek after more than two hours of shooting with rifles. The catch was presented as evidence of the story.

Oktaha, Okla Dredy Creek

Rosenbaum Heard By Rotary Club

The Decatur Rotary Club met at the Lyons Hotel with Julian Harris presiding. Entertainment featured violinists Geraldine Camp and Herbert Neher and pianist Eva Love Wyatt. Lou Rosenbaum of Florence spoke on the recent International convention in Mexico City. Frank Morrow of Sheffield attended. a president pin exchange marked the event.

Decatur Rotary Club Lyons Hotel Julian Harris Bill Kimbrough Ross Dublin L. R. Murphree Geraldine Camp Herbert Neher Eva Love Wyatt International Service Committee Billy Wyker Lou Rosenbaum Florence Mexico City Mexico Frank Morrow Sheffield Peter M. Dennis Harris Rotary Club of

Quarantine Placed in Unicoi County for Infantile Paralysis

In Unicoi county all children under 16 are quarantined for two weeks to halt infantile paralysis spread. Public venues remain open to adults while restrictions apply to minors. nine total cases and two deaths reported across Unicoi Carter and Washington counties in east Tennessee.

Erwin Tenn Unicoi County Unicoi Carter Washington East Tennessee

Funds Allotted For Health Work

President Roosevelt allotted 3 450 000 in work relief funds to the public health service for a survey of chronic diseases. The plan includes 48 800 for Alabama and aims to provide a year of employment for 3 500 white collar relief workers.

Washington Roosevelt Public Health Service Alabama Hugh 8. Cummings

Lebanon Club Reports On Healthier Meals And Community Work

Mrs. B. M. Goff reports Lebanon Home Demonstration Club growth with 48 members, 17 new this year, 2 demonstrators, 2 foods leaders, and 5 leadership schools. Members practiced canning meats and vegetables, cheese and candy making, bread making, and balanced meals, while remodeling kitchens and quilting. Mrs. Emmett Barkley highlights planning a nutritious year round food supply and economical cooking aided by a pressure cooker and home canning.

B. M. Goff Lebanon Miss Kennedy Lebanon Home Demonstration Club Emmett Barkley

Mt Hope Roberson Reunion Draws 360 Plus Attendees

More than 360 people registered for the Mt Hope Roberson reunion held on the Mt Hope school campus Friday July 26 the first since 1915. Attendees came from Birmingham Town Creek Camden Russellville Austinville Moulton Jasper Hatton Mount Hope and out of state guests included Mrs W P Roberson New Orleans I D Simpkins the Simpkins and Valvaberg families and Rev G E Armstrong San Francisco. The event honored surviving Robersons with 12 children in the first family and 7 living today including R G Roberson R L Roberson R W Roberson and two Mrs Pickena and Counts totaling 47 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Entertainment featured the Dixie Entertainers from Hatton with children activities led by Thelma Gladys White Hagood and White. A noon dinner and ice tea were served before ice cream. Revival services by Rev Co L Bilis of Winfield will begin August at Rock Spring Presbyterian church as a union effort with the Methodist and Presbyterian churches led by Rev M B Dendy and Rev W E Dean.

Simpkins J. F. A. Corinth Mies G. EB. Armstrong San Francisco Blanche Armst Tex Armstrong Billy Armstrong Armstrong Roy Armstrong W. O. Armat Tennessee Lula Simn Tenn Elus Jones Bethel Springs Mt. Hope Robersons R. G. Roberson R. L R. W H. P. Pickena B. M. Counts M. B. Dendy Dorothy Rock Spring Presbyterian Church Dean Methodist Church Dixie Entertainers Hatton Thomas Glenh Counts Guy Counts Decatur Thelma Gladys White Hagood Miss White Co. L. Bilis Winfield W. EB. Dean Hugh Mitchell Leonard Roberson Ruth Martin Percy Smith

Pell City Man Killed In Aniston

WIllingham William 29 of Pell City died in a hospital in Aniston Ala from a fractured skull after a incident reported early today July 30. Authorities gave no further details on the cause or circumstances of his death.

Pell City Anniston Ala William Willingham

Camp Are Extended Celebrate Westmoreland Scout Camp

Rev Peter M Dennis Mire Dennis and Mrs T J Jo led a Boy Scout camp at Westmoreland under scout executive F E Norris Tennessee Valley Council. J Homer Crim assisted as activities director. Merits badges and Westmoreland Wings awarded as camp advancement. Camp offered full program with ongoing activities and strong leadership.

Peter M. Dennis Mire Dennis T. J Jo Camp Land F E. Norris Tennessee Valley Council Norris J. Homer Crim Westmoreland Westmoreland Wings

Johnson's Future In Grave Doubt

Alva Bradley president of the Cleveland Indians says Walter Johnson's future as manager will be decided at a weekend conference in Detroit. Bradley adds he told Johnson he would meet him there to discuss the manager's future and the Indians' welfare in general.

Cleveland Alva Bradley Cleveland Indians Walter Johnson Detroit Bradley Johnson

Auto Collision on Atlanta Highway Leaves Driver Injured

An auto accident on the Atlanta highway near Edwardsville last night left one person with fatal internal injuries and another driver M. J. Sharpe of Piedmont sustaining a head injury shock and extensive bruises.

Atlanta Edwardsville M. J. Sharpe Piedmont

Cedar Creek Community Notes and Local Visits

Cedar Creek reports Woodrow Holmes of Huntsville spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. F Holmes. Misses Nettle Lee and Josie Mae Halbrooks visit Lebanon and attend a revival. Floyd Howell, in Nashville shops, visited home over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Siey visit Birmingham relatives. Local singers joined the Gum Springs gathering Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. McKinley Walker visited Foote relatives. John Foote and Elton Howell left Saturday for camp. Misses Cora and Olie Holmes plan to attend the Cedar Creek church annual sing August 4 with many singers expected. Public invited. noon dinner served.

Woodrow Holmes Huntsville F. &. Holmes Nettle Lee Josie Mae Halbrooks Lebanon Floyd Howell L. N Nashville Paul Siey Birmingham Gum Springs McKinley Walker R. D. Foote John Foote Elton Howell Turday Cora Olie Holmes Cedar Creek Church

Hope Now Is Held For Girl's Recovery

In Alabama on July 30 6 year old Ann guttle remained unconscious after a tiger train disaster at a Sandy Creek trestle near Trio. Her 10 year old sister Marion saved her life by pulling her to safety but Marion was crushed by the train. Ten people on the trestle escaped.

Y, Ala Annguttle Marion Sandy Creek Trio St. Margaret's Hospital Ann

Exports Surpass Imports In U S Trade for First Time

Washington July 30 The department of commerce reports that for the first time in months United States exports exceeded imports. This contrasts with the usual seasonal decline of five percent from May to June.

Washington United States Department of Commerce Department

Arant Pleads Insanity in Fort Deposit Slaying Case

The Arant case moves toward trial for the June double killing at Fort Deposit. Rogera Arant, claiming insanity, faces prosecution led by County Attorney Jee Bell and George T. Garrett. Arant will be represented by Calvin Poole and Paul Hartley. He was arraigned, jailed for safety, and noted for a two week beard with no court demonstrations observed.

Cote Arant Fort Deposit Rogera Power Company Rogers Jee Bell George T. Garrett Montgomery Haygood Paterson Montgomery County Norman Calvin Poole Paul Hartley

Sixty Enrolled In Singing at Oak Ridge School

The Oak Ridge singing school reports enrollment of 60 with plans to grow. Fred Sparkman chairs the program and Richard Wallace teaches.

Oak Ridge Fred Sparkman Richard Wallace

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Fred Waring Ford Dealers T. Wbrc Tures Albany Grain & Coal CO Davia Paul Bunyan U. S Rotary Club Stone & Barnett Upson Board Armor Board Lowe Brothers Paints and Old Ferry Road Shocco Springs wWrite Shocco Springs Company, Inc Talladegs, Alabama Wittem Ferguson England California Nea Gervice Ing Cedar Creek Charlotte U.S N C TVA Athens, Ala Pat A. Miller J. M. Bond Bama
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