Record Flood Relief Figures From Mississippi Valley
Washington May 6. A congressional delegation will tour flooded Mississippi valley areas starting May 29. The Red Cross reports a record 323,887 people under its care, with Louisiana leading and Mississippi next, as field workers train and place 40 physicians and 78 nurses in disaster relief duties.
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Washington
Mississippi Valley
American Red Cross
Jude
Louisiana
Red Cross
Thirsty Americans and Ontario’s Wet Zero Hour
Ontario plans a liquor control system opening May 15 as permits surge for residents and visitors. US visitors seek hotels and ties along the border while Windsor and Niagara Falls prepare stores. Ottawa bans liquor advertising and breweries from Ontario.
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Toronto
Ont
Ontario
United States
Windsor
Sarmia
Niagara
Falls
Boundary Line
Bridgeburg
Randolph Headline Brotherhood Elects C J Randolph
C J Randolph was elected president of the Wesley Brotherhood class at Central Methodist church succeeding retiring president Dr J L Gunter. Other officers named include Walter Morris vice president Julian Blackwell secretary and treasurer J D Bush Hudson Purifoy Dr J L Gunter L R Nash Joseph Petty and A P Johnson as directors. An unusual tribute was paid to Dr Gunter by Ruth Pearson who was to read about his life and early years.
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C. J. Randolph
Wesley Brotherhood
Central Methodist Church
J. L. Gunter
Walter Morris
Julian Blackwell
Secre
J. D. Bush
Hudson Purifoy
L. R. Nash
Josph Petty
A. P. Johnson
Gunter
Ruth Pearson
Dr. Gunter
Sixteen Guinea Pigs Die At Tennessee Valley Lab
An urgent call for more guinea pigs went forth today from the Tennessee Valley laboratory after sixteen pigs died yesterday. The animals are used in various experiments and health officials did not ascertain the cause of the wholesale demise.
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Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Kiwanis Club Resolution to Change Albany Decatur Name
A resolution to change the name from The Kiwanis club of Albany Decatur Ala to The Kiwanis club of Decatur Ala was adopted unanimously Thursday night at the regular weekly session at the Y M C A. The adopted change will be sent to Kiwanis International at once.
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Kiwanis Club of
Albany-Decatur
Ala
Decatur
Flood Worsens as Northeastern Louisiana Steals Waterway Rescue
New Orleans reports a massive Mississippi flood sweeping through northeastern Louisiana with rescue fleets moving to save marooned towns. Crevices widen north of Vicksburg and Natchez as gauges sit near 20.4 feet, with crest expected to push toward 21 feet and danger levels.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi
Mississippi Valley
Vicksburg
Natchez
Bac
Weather Bureau
Carnarvon Crevice
Hoover and Davis Visit Mississippi Approve Flood Relief Funds
In Vicksburg Mississippi on May 6 the Red Cross approved 500000 dollars for crop rehabilitation in flooded areas. Secretary Hoover, Secretary Davis and Major General Jadwin met with Governor Murphree and relief officials to discuss aid before proceeding south aboard the Control.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Mississippi
The
Red Cross
Hoover
Cars Wanted At 7 30 Saturday
Local Travellers Protective Association event calls for car owners to bring automobiles to Hotel Lyons at 7:30 Saturday morning to assist in transporting visiting delegates. J M Pettey, Post H official, urged punctuality for those making the trip.
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Travellers Protective Association
Hotel Lyons
J. M. Pettey
Post H
Artificial means keep two alive in land of living
In Roanoke on May 6 Walter Boothe, kept alive for over two weeks by friends using artificial respiration, voiced optimism about recovery as firemen in Chicago use oxygen therapy to support a pneumonia patient.
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Roanoke
Walter Boothe
Farmer
Boothe
Chicago
Harry Thompson
Chicago Fire Department
Thompson
J S Webb Dies In Tuskegee Alabama
Death reports from Tuskegee Alabama announce the passing of J S Webb a prominent resident. He is noted as the father of Mrs W P Reeves and Miss Sara Webb of this city.
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J. S. Webb
Tuskegee, Ala
W. P.reeves
Sara Webb
City council approves purchase of Chevrolet for police
The city bought a Chevrolet for the Johnston Street police department after council authorization last night. The patrol car in service was reported to be worn out and in need of replacement.
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Johnston Street
Gray calm when he finishes story on witness stand
Testimony wrapped up in the Snyder murder trial with Henry Judd Gray remaining composed throughout cross examination by Ruth Snyder’s lawyer. The court planned to stay in session tomorrow to complete the case and jurors were kept from outside disruptions as spectators faced lunch restrictions in the courthouse.
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Gray
New York
Henry Judd Gray
Ruth Snyder
Newcombe
Imm
Wallace
Mr. Wallace
Albert Snyder
Snyder
Meter Inspectors Check Decatur Light Meters
L. T. Hudgins of the Alabama Power Company division office in Huntsville visits Decatur to inspect a number of electric light meters in the city.
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L. T.hudgins
Alabama Power Company
Huntsville
Decatur
Farmers Bet on Decatur Curb Market Growth Next Season
J. M. Hatfield, Daily circulation manager, reports rural residents near Decatur are flocking to the curb market. He predicts more selling spaces will be needed as farmers and farm wives admire the market’s success and see benefits from local selling to Decatur consumers.
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Decatur
J. M. Hatfield
General County
Hatfield
Partiaalaton
Farmers Enjoying Building of Roads
Morgan reports farmers thankful for road work over past weeks. J M Hatfield, Daily Circulation, notes farmers near Mr Ha found improvements slow due to limited materials. He observed urban residents cannot easily view county highways and understand farmers’ effort to move produce to market.
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E¢ Morgan
J. M. Hatfield
Mr. Ha
Valley Counties To Have Schools This Summer
Two more Tennessee Valley counties will have adult schools this summer. Preparations were made for the institutions in Jackson andison counties. Miss Bloodworth, supervisor of exceptional education for the Alabama educational department, is en route to Montgomery after visiting Huntsville and Scottsboro to discuss the schools.
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Tennessee
Valley Counties
Jackson Andison
Misa Clutie
Worth
Alabama Educational Department
Bloodworth
Montgomery
Huntsville
Scottsboro
Teachers Plan Monte Sano Visit
A group of local teachers plan a Saturday trip to Monte Sano to view developments atop the mountain beyond Huntsville. They intend to travel by one of the large motor buses used by the development company for mountain visitors. A local party toured the area Thursday morning and returned last night.
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Monte Sano
Huntsville
Ilted Girl Sues Stan Comstock Over Publicity Jilting
Miss Almy sues Stan Comstock claiming he announced their engagement for publicity and dumped her after abandoning a Florida cabaret job. She says his disappearance and romance with Peggy Hopkins Joyce caused public ridicule and hardship since she moved, became broke, and cannot find work.
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Sibson
Florida
Ami
Fla
Miss Almy
Comstock
Peggy Hopkins Joyce
Miss. Almy
New York
Tribute Paid to Dr Stringer by Morgan County Medical Society
The Morgan County Medical Society met at the health department and paid tribute to Dr W L Stringer a beloved Falkville physician who died at his home after a short illness. Resolutions were adopted by county physicians.
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Morgan County Medical Society
Health Department
W. L. ‘Stringer
Falkville
Decatur City Council Holds First Meeting of Month
The Decatur city council met last night on Railroad Street for its first monthly session. The agenda included auditing of bills and routine city business.
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Decatur
Railroad Street
Decatur Welcomes Travelers Club With United Spirit
Nearly a hundred attend the first morning meet as Frank Waterman and H Birs—ingham speak for the Decatur Travelers Association. T. M. Dix of the Decatur Kiwanis offers a warm welcome and urges a new spirit of cooperation to build Decatur. Waterman notes a five year travel history and calls for unity to spread Decatur hospitality. Malone announces state officers W Ry and state secretary.
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T. M. Dix
Deca Iwanis Club
Trav Association
Decatur
Catur
Frank Waterman
Post
Post .H. Birsmingham
Malone
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Travelers Protective Assn
Canada
Randolph Headlive Brotherhood
Hoover and Davis
Mississipp
Murphree
Farmer Boy
Chevrolet
City
Venice
Californis
Lucille Miller
Stan Comstock
Dr. Stringer
Railroad Street City Hall
Waterman
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