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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1933
Page
4
Mrs A J Houser hosted a formal social at her East Moulton street home. Guests included Mr and Mrs O A Wray of Pittsburg Pa. Bridge games preceded an ice course and a gift was given to the honorees. Christine Jackson of Pulaski Tenn attended.
Miss Sara Sue Hughes has returned home after visiting relatives and friends in Franklin Kentucky. Colonel and Mrs W B Edmunds and guests Mr and Mrs F B also attended.
Judge Callahan receives Grand Jury findings urging two thousand dollar bond for a Board of Revenue member, noting sheriff fees appear legal. Jails in county are deemed inadequate and in need of replacement. investigation praises solicitor Wright and sheriff’s deputies before jury discharge on June 9, 1933.
Athens two wordy report notes that the Limestone County board of review reduced tax assessments by about half a million after hearing protests from hundreds of taxpayers. The cuts apply to both city and farm property, continuing a pattern of reductions aimed at easing property owners’ burdens. This marks the third reduction by the local board, two of which targeted farm lands.
Dr Roland M Harper of Alabama linked with the State Geological Survey reports 1932 shows 982000 marriages 158600 divorces and 3760 annulments based on 40 states and DC. Alabama Georgia Texas and New York figures missing. One third of annulments in California and one fourth in New York.
Friends learn Frank Price has sufficiently recovered from an appendicitis operation at Benevolent Hospital and will be removed to his home today.
Mrs Mollie Odom shows improvement while undergoing treatment at Benevolent Hospital. Her condition is monitored by hospital staff as she progresses.
List of local residents and visitors returning from trips and travels to Red Boiling Springs Denver Chicago World’s Fair St Louis. Names include W. M. Simmons and daughter Mary Irene Smith G P Banniza Gene Collier Marcella Collier F B Barker Jane Malone Nancy Worth Jones Doris Gardner Hazel Hodges H R Sherrow son Mrs E M Odom and others. Mrs Patterson ill at home on Fast Vine Street.
Make This Model at Home offers cotton frock ideas and summer outfits using cottons like pique mesh gingham and linen. Pattern 2659 comes in sizes 14 to 42 with step by step instructions and 3 1/2 yards of fabric for size 16. Catalogs and patterns priced 15 cents, together 25 cents, mail to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York City.
Washington June 14 AP plans for congressional adjournment were held in abeyance as House and Senate leaders sought agreement on veterans' allowances. The House sent the $3 billion deficiency bill to conference after disagreeing with the Senate amendment.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for George W. Gilley 16 son of Mr and Mrs W M Gilley. He was killed Monday when his truck overturned in loose gravel near Leighton. Rev Wm F Price of the First Methodist church conducted the service and interment followed at Decatur cemetery from the parents home at 1009 Ferry street.
The Southside Baptist Church congregation will hold two cottage prayer services Friday evening ahead of the revival starting Sunday. One gathering will be at Mrs. Mary Wells on Fourth Avenue and the other at Mrs. T. D. Eaves on Seventh Avenue.
The Tennessee river level climbed to 42 feet as recorded on the river gauge today, signaling potential flooding concerns downstream. Local authorities monitor the rising waters and issue advisories for nearby communities and low-lying areas.
No rainfall occurred during the 24 hour period ending at seven o'clock this morning.
The Tie Johnston street tea room reopens under new management of F. K. Carswell, Miss Virginia Carswell, and Mrs. Mattie Eva Nelson. It will operate daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. except Sundays.
Notices sue forth in Morgan County Alabama probate court concern final settlement of Arthur F. Dix estate with hearing June 22 1933 and a mortgage foreclosure sale set for June 24 1933 by Carr ie B Harris and co heirs at Decatur Court House. The lengthy land description covers 5778 acres in Morgan County.
The piece describes a press education campaign linked to a major economic act. Henry S Harriman hosts a private gathering of influential conservatives and liberals backing the act. J P Morgan reflects on his economic power as Hoover launches a broader industrial reform push.
Members of the local American Legion post discuss a Fourth of July celebration for Legionnaires in the area. Plans are not yet finalized.
A four reel Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer feature chronicles Franklin D. Roosevelt from New York State Senate to Assistant Secretary of the Navy and beyond. The film shows his early war service, vice presidential bid, governor campaigns, presidential ascent, and inaugural promises, with descriptive talk and stirring music.
Mrs. Gusie Hill aged 18 years died Monday morning at her Hillsboro Route 1 home after a short illness. Survived by husband mother Mrs. Della Turner two sisters Jessie Bobo Ida Bell Turner and four brothers Jeff Ralph Oliver of Hillsboro Route 1. Funeral held Tuesday at 3 p.m. Smyrna Church with Rev Hiasea officiating. Interment Smyrna cemetery Highsmith of Moulton in charge.
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