Sewing room opens with Red Cross aid for Morgan county women
The child welfare department opened a sewing room at 501 Bank Street to employ women with no wage earner. Workers earn 1.00 per day under relief, eight to ten hours weekly, with 26 total approved. Donations from H R Speake, Thomas Furniture, Decatur Coal, Singer provided machines, tables, coal.
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Child Welfare Department
Reconstruction Finance
Morgan County
Bank Street
H. R. Speake
Thomas Furniture Company
Decatur Coal and Manufacturing Company
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Claudine Leonard
Red Cross
Decatur
Samples Stolen From Salesman Car
Thieves stole a large quantity of cigarettes and tobacco from a Brown and Williamson salesman at 416 East Moulton street. The loot, mostly samples, totaled about 100 dollars and was taken from his Chevrolet coupe parked in a garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimimying
C. W. Knight
Scottsboro and Central High clash in basketball game
Mrs. Ralph Jones a Scottsboro teacher attended the basketball game between Scottsboro and Central High School last night to watch the rivals compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Jones
Scottsboro
Central High School
D A R Officer to Speak at Alabama Society Convention
Mrs. Russell William Magna, president general of the National Society D A R, will attend the Alabama D A R annual conference in Tuscaloosa March 14 to 16. Sessions convene in Doster Hall with a 3 30 p m feature on March 15 and an open meeting at First Presbyterian Church March 14. Delegates and reservations details appear in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell William Magna
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
The
Alabama Society
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
Doster
University
Ala
Gorgas
Alabama Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
First Presbyterian Church
H. D. Warner
National Society
Holyoke
Mass
Washington, D. C
Doster Hall
Hotel McLester
M.D. Warner
Pinehurst
E. A. Richey
Park Lane
Birmingham
C. N. Maxwell
Delite Theatre Planned Reopening and Remodeling
G P Banniza announces the Delite theatre will be remodeled with sound equipment for an opening to be announced later. Crescent Amusement Company officials, owners of the Princess theatre and Delite lessees, visited Decatur to discuss plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delite
G. P. Banniza
Princess Theatre
Crescent Amusement Company
Decatur
Mr. Banniza
Segarraville
R. E. Baulch
Patterson Named as Alabama Candidate in Power Unit Talk
A. G. Patterson of Decatur is cited among three Alabama men discussed for a federal power commission post as President Roosevelt plans a Muscle Shoals driven national resource development. Bankhead support and Black opposition are noted amid a backdrop of state political contests.
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A. G. Patterson
Decatur
Patterson
Alabama Public Service Sion
Alabama
Federal Power Commission
Roosevelt
John H. Bankhead
Black
Thompson
Bankhead
J. Thomas Heflin
Power Commission
Electric drill found by a resident near old ferry landing
Charles Seay reported finding several stolen electric drills under a porch near the old canning factory site. Police were alerted after Seay warned intruders by phone. Officers investigated and noted drills had recently vanished from local machine shops and efforts to identify owners continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Seay
Ferry Landing
Seay
Canning Factory
Local Juniors To Stage Joint Meet On Friday
Winona and Albany lodges of the Junior Order will hold a joint meeting Friday night inviting Athens lodge members. The gathering will be convened at Albany lodge on Second Avenue.
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Winona
Albany
Athens Lodge
Albany Lodge
Second Avenue
Alabama Hosiery Stockholders Meeting Tonight
Stockholders of the Alabama Hosiery Mill meet at 7:30 p m in the basement of the Tennessee Valley Bank building to hear the annual report presented to the shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Hosiery
Tennessee Valley Bank
Alabama students pay over two million for new textbooks
During the 42 months ending January 31, 1933, Alabama students bought about 2,256,500 dollars of new required textbooks. The publisher earned 1,805,238 dollars, local distributors 225,650 dollars, and Loveman Joseph Loeb of Birmingham as state depository 225,650 dollars. The joint legislative committee was told the state depository paid roughly 17.5 percent of its profit to the state under the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Loveman, Joseph & Loeb
Birmingham
Joint Legislative Committee
John Siviey Dies at Morris Chapel Age 69
John Siviey died at his Morris Chapel home Sunday night at age 69. The service was held Monday with Rev. Barber officiating and Highsmith of Moulton in charge. He is survived by his widow Alice Siviey, three daughters Bertha Nell Gray Lillie Mae Pitt and Evie Sims, and seven sons Parker Oliver Edward Jim Luther Dan and Joe Siviey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Siviey
Morris
Barber
Highsmith
Moulton
Alice Siviey
Bertha Nell Gray
New Center
Lillie Mae Pitt
Evie Sims
Trinity
Parker
Oliver
Edward
Jim
Luther
Dan
Joe Siviey
Bible Study Resumes at First Baptist Mid Week
The Bible study course will be resumed at the mid week prayer services at the First Baptist Church this evening at 7 25 o clock. One book of the Bible is being taken up each Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Mrs. Roosevelt as Hospitable Partner in White House Life
Central Press outlines how Eleanor Roosevelt blended with Franklin Roosevelt at home. She acted as a cooperative partner, discussed problems with him without intruding, and kept harmony with her mother in law. The Roosevelts' household welcomed many guests and children, shaping a flexible, inclusive domestic scene.
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Ione Quinby
Central Press
Ee Ane
Roosevelt
John D
Roosevelts
Eleanor Roosevelt
Mrs. Roosevelt
Depression story sparks quote about rab crossing road
Minute interviews reveal Franklin county resident Mahan recounting a notable depression era tale during a visit to the state education department. Representative Earl McGowin defends his "weighted average" clause aimed at protecting lower paid staff from blanket salary cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
W. B. Mahan
Franklin County
State Department. of Education
Greenhill
Butler
Oxford University
Jehol Province Falls as Japanese Army Advances
Japanese forces push westward from Manchuria weakening China's grip on Jehol. Reports confirm the falls of Chinfeng Chienping and Wangkungfu and capture of Peichangyingtze inside Jehol near Jehol City. Reactions in China and Tokyo criticize Britain's arms embargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
China
Jehol
Manchuria
Chinfeng
Chienping
Wangkungfu
Peichangyingtze
Tokio
Great Britain
Japanese Advance and Jehol Battles Reported in Asia Front
The report notes Japanese forces halting in Jehol near key mountain passes protecting the capital. Suichang defense at 15 miles from the border collapsed after two days of heavy fighting, marking the fiercest clash yet in the Jehol campaign. An Hosho carrier was said to be off Chinwangtao with a 26 plane complement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chinchow
Jehol
Suichung
SaLanegaane
Peiping
Hosho
Chinwangtao
London
George Lansbury
Labor Party
Great Britain
United States
Japan
Tokyo
China
Bank Holiday Observances Extend Across States
Tennessee begins bank holiday today through next Monday with state actions. Kentucky Governor Lafoon sets holiday through Saturday. Detroit bank reorganization faces delay while Senator Couzens visits. Maryland lengthens holiday to allow legislative action. Some Indiana and Ohio banks curb withdrawals amid the unsettled period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafoon
Kentucky
Detroit
Couzens
Michigan
Maryland
Indiana
Ohio
Mayor Cermak Responds to Treatment Amid Recovery
In Miami on March 1 physicians said Mayor Cermak is improving from pneumonia. Dr. Frederick Tice reported the mayor's lungs and heart show signs of recovery and that he slept well, indicating stabilization amid his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fila
Cermak
Frederick Tice
Mother Burns Trying To Save Tots In Blaze
In Sand Springs Oklahoma a mother died trying to rescue her children as a stove started a bedroom fire. Five of nine children perished: Mrs Ernest Kepner 34 and children Robert Charlotte Jewel Wayne and Frank. The blaze occurred at their suburban home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Inuburban Sand Springs
Ernest Kepner
Robert
Charlotte
Jewel
Wayne
Frank
Leary Sentenced to 50 Years in Huntsville Robbery Case
Jim Leary, arrested in Flint, confessed to robbing the Russel Erskine Hotel in Huntsville where clerk John Thweatt was shot. Convicted by a Madison county jury, Leary thanked the panel as the state sought the death penalty. Orrin Wiley received 25 years. Charles Russell and Theo Holder await trial in Huntsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Leary
Flint
Russel Erskine
Huntsville
John Thweatt
Leary
Madison County
Orrin Wiley
Charles Russell
Theo Holder
Huntsville Court
County Baptists Meet March 6 in Hartselle Church
The Morgan County Baptist Association will hold its monthly meeting at Hartselle Baptist Church on March 6 to combine with a visit by State Mission Secretaries Dr. L. E. Barton and Dr. Austin Crouch. The program includes devotions, business, talks on Baptists and their business, lunch, a question box, and addresses by the two doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Baptist Association
Hartselle
L. E. Barton
Austin Crouch
Morgan County
Samuel L. Heath
B. P. Collier
J. E. Berkstresser
Wheels Stolen From Ford Sedan In Garage Break-In
Thieves broke into D. M. McCoy's garage at 1510 Sixth Avenue South Tuesday night and stole two automobile wheels. They entered from the rear, took a wheel from a model A Ford sedan, then jacked up the car and removed another wheel. The car is McCoy's property. No further details were provided.
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D. M. McCoy
Sixth Avenue
South
Parson Bré to Preach at Dancey’s Chapel Weekend
The Parish of Decatur will hold services at Dancey’s Chapel with Bré preaching Saturday night and Sunday morning. Invig ation urged the public to attend the revival efforts and participate in the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Dancey’s Chapel
Roosevelt selects official family and heads to White House
President elect Roosevelt completes his official family with Louis Howe as senior secretary and Marvin McIntire and Eary as other chiefs. The cabinet includes labor secretary and commerce secretary, with a special train leaving Hyde Park for Washington tomorrow.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
White House
Louis Howe
Marvin McEntire
Eary
Kins
Labor
Daniel Roper
Merce
Roosevelt names first woman to cabinet Frances Perkins
President elect Roosevelt signals a historic move by naming Frances Perkins, New York labor commissioner, to his cabinet. Perkins, a former member of the state labor commission, will join Dan Roper in completing his top team and will be treated on equal terms with male appointees.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Frances Perkins
New York
Alfred E. Smith
Jin D. Roosevelt
State Commission
Miss Perkins
Dan” Roper
Treasury-Post Office Accord Sparks Roosevelts Power Move
Congressional conferees reach a complete agreement on the $940 million treasury post office plan. They drop a Senate provision for a five percent cut but accept an amendment granting Roosevelt broad powers over government departments. The House rejects the percent reduction, discarding a major portion of the economy program for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Post Office
Senate
Roosevelt
House
Union Grove Hosts Weekend Play and All Day Event
Two events scheduled at Union Grove. A play is presented Friday night and an all day event on Sunday March 5 includes dinner on the ground and song books for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Grove
P Lir
Music And Talks At Moulton Heights Tonight
A program of quartet stringed instrument numbers is set for Moulton Heights at 7:30 tonight. At the end Rev and J Peck will give remarks to conclude the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Heights
Moulton Heigts
J. Peck
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State Group
NEGRO
Old Canning Factory
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Morris Chapel
Earl McGowin
Tennessee
Nesses
Mother Burns
Orlin Wylie
County Baptists
Tian
Dan Roper
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