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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1937

Page

8

City to Sell Delinquent Lots in Decatur July 1 1937

City Clerk H O Troup of Decatur Alabama announces sale of parcels to collect delinquent public improvement assessments. Listing includes numerous lots with ordinances, pro numbers, owners or heirs, and amounts due plus interest and costs. Sale set for noon July 1 1937 in front of City Hall.

H. O. Troup Decatur Alabama State of Railroad Street Zu Lee G. Malone Echols Clarence D. Pierce John W, Wyker, Sr John W, Wyker New Town Church Street Wells Street Church Eee Prophet Ballentine Prank Utter Davis Hodges Holly Street Fourth Avenue B. Crawford A. B. Lampkin Edlean Davidson Lampkin Thomason Allie Logan Luther Kirby Della Thrasher Mack Cargle Georgia Cromwell R. B. White Mary Johnson Robert Bell Kings Estate Courtland Road Fink Street J. M. Chandler Colin C H. O City Dentur

New Alabama Rabies Vaccination Law Issued

County health officer outlines a new state law requiring yearly vaccination of all dogs to prevent rabies. Dr. R F South named county rabies inspector to vaccinate dogs across communities with a 50 cent fee per dog. Unvaccinated dogs may be killed. aim to save livestock and reduce costs from rabid bites.

L. A. Murphref Alabama England R. F. South

Lightning kills father and son in Mississippi cottonfield

In Halia Mississippi lightning struck farmer Leslie W. Martin and his eight year old son Farle while they sought shelter under a tree during a storm. Neighbors pulled them from Coldwater Creek nearby and notified the mother. The tragedy occurred as rain and thunder rolled over the field.

Halia Miss Leslie W. Martin Farle Martin Martin Earle Coldwater Creek

France moves to defend franc as devaluation talk grows

Premier Camille Chautemps urged parliament for powers to save finances as France leaves the gold standard amid talk of franc devaluation. Finance Minister Georges Bonnet ordered a tentative halt to gold and foreign exchange dealings. Observers warn a new devaluation may be possible under the tri party accord with the United States and Great Britain. Washington officials say the U S France and Britain pact remains in force.

Paris Camille Chautemps France Chamber of Deputies Chautemps Georges Bonnet Bonnet Washington United States Great Britain

Nations plan to stabilize currency amid French gold scare

The French government suspends Franc to other money exchanges to calm the dollar, pound, and Franc relations during the crisis. Since the three-nation effort began last September, American authorities worry about large gold inflows into the United States.

United States

Reunion Honors Mrs. A. E. Pettit At Pettit Home

A large crowd gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Pettit for a reunion honoring Mrs. A. E. Pettit. Relatives and friends from Decatur Trinity Hartselle Blue Springs Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo Michigan attended along with Pettit family members. A generous luncheon and ice cream course were served in the afternoon.

A. E. Pettit W. G. Pettit Lena Compton Acklin Turner Adlie Turner Clifton Wesley Turner Decatur Maude Grantland Cleo J. F. Grantland Trinity Erman Grantland Novel Maze Effie Gene J. B Blue Springs W. G., Pettit Marshal Hartselle Winford Pettit Lacey's Spring Roxie Hopper R. T Louise Lottie Pearl Monroe Edward Lacy Kalamazoo Mich Buford Pettit Ruby Pearl Wester Ruth Gadsden T. F. Pettit Gladys Roberta Compton Doris Mary Pettit Irene Hartsell Junior Mitchell

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