TVA Likely to Occupy First National Bank Building
TVA expected to lease and occupy the First National Bank building at Bank and East Vine streets by June 1. Negotiations involve E. B. Soper, receiver, and John L. Pierce TVA manager in Knoxville. TVA plans include office space on two floors for 100 staff with potential third floor use. Moving of welfare department staff from Morgan County and reallocation of local offices are anticipated as part of the plan.
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First National Bank
Corner Bank
East Vine Streets
Tennessee Valley Authority
E. B. Soper
John L. Pierce
TVA
Knoxville
Soper
Savoy Cafe
Bank
Central National Bank
Johnston Street
Second Avenue
Welfare Department
Morgan County
Bank Street
Wheeler Dam
Guntersville
Decatur
Church Street
First National
Tariff Bill Stirs Panic as Democrats Split Over Support
In Washington on May 10 the tariff bill roils Democrats who fear voting for or against it amid protectionist pressure. Republicans plan amendments to force roll calls, exposing each member’s stance. President may aid actors Dowl ing in Rhode Island fight as Bryan statue dedication draws attention and Honest Harold attends ceremony.
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Actor Dowling
Rhode Island
Washington
King
Utah
Huey Long
Dill
New trial granted for John Boyle in mother’s 1932 murder
In Montgomery Alabama on May 10 a new trial was ordered for John Boyle a Birmingham attorney jailed for life for murdering his mother Mrs Jessie Ann Boyle during a Shades Mountain picnic in 1932. Police said highwaymen attacked the pair and Boyle claimed he was struck with a knife.
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Montgomery, al
John Boyle
Birmingham
Boyle
Jessie Ann Boyle
Shades Mountain
California primary race shows old party revival chatter
A San Francisco report notes unlikely revival of long-dead party factions in California governor race. The piece weaves in a sensational aside about a gigolo suicide and comments on political manipulation by mothers guiding daughters fortunes. It references London fashion and Sophie Tucker as cultural tangents.
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San Francisco
Cal
California
London
Sophie Tucker
Beautiful Rose Garden By Decatur Resident Blossoms
A small rear yard at 707 Third Avenue West transformed into a rose filled retreat by Mr and Mrs Ralston. Killarney roses dominate with other varieties and a trellis arch with red roses enhances the scene. Ralston, a longtime L and N Railroad employee, takes pride in the garden.
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Third Avenue
Ralston
Killarney
Decatur
L. & N. Railroad Company
Seniors To Present Play Friday Night at Riverside
A large attendance is expected for Decatur high school's senior class play Lookin’ Lovely to be staged Friday evening at Riverside auditorium. Mrs. J. W. Brown directs the cast and proceeds go to tuberculosis funds.
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Decatur High School
Riverside Auditorium
J. W. Brown
Flower Show Plans Virtually Complete at Carnegie Library
Plans for the flower show at the Carnegie Library were virtually complete today. The exhibit runs from 2 to 6 PM and 7 to 10 PM with strong interest and many exhibitors expected.
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Carnegie Library
Scout Troop Four to Meet Friday at St John’s Parish House
Boy Scouts of America Troop Four will meet Friday night at 7 30 at St John’s parish house.
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Boy Scouts of America
St. John’s Parish House
President Roosevelt Signs Revenue Bill With Loophole Closures
The president signs a revenue raising measure in the presence of congressional leaders and treasury officials. He plans to send to Congress a reconsideration of taxing coconut oil, which he deems unjust to the needy.
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Roosevelt
Congressional
Treasury
Internal Revenue
Congress
Morgenthau Drafts Dividing Senate on Silver Plan
Six Democratic senators show cautious optimism as Morgenthau considers drafts for a two point program to nationalize domestic stock and acquire silver for 25 percent of the metallic currency reserve. Meantime debates over commodity exchange regulation and silver value policy continue in Washington with administration and supporters seeking accord.
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Morgenthau
Washington
House Committee
Sen
Hillls Visitor To His Old Home
W A Hill a former Decatur resident now with the U S veterans hospital in Tuscaloosa is visiting here today and is receiving a cordial welcome from his old friends.
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Hillls
W. A. Hill
Decatur
U. S. Veterans’ Hospital
Tuscaloosa
Davidson Called Home Amid Father In Law’s Illness
G. Davidson, long in Helena Arkansas, was summoned this week to return home due to the critical illness of his father in law J. T Whyte.
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G. ©. Davidson
Helena, Ark
Inlaw
J. T Whyte
Second Federal Funds Paid to Morgan County Teachers
Federal funds provide 221 Morgan County teachers with a second payment totaling 15 409 20 distributed to 194 white and 97 black educators. Amounts over 100 dollars were reduced to the monthly maximum. some principals received a 10 dollar adjustment to keep the 100 dollar cap. Payments cover March 12 to April, with a third month pending. George T Woodruff notes sufficient funds for a full term but a county treasurer is needed after the death of J E Freeman before disbursement can proceed.
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Mongan County
George T. Woodruff
Montgomery
Woodruff
State Department of Education
Morgan
J. E. Freeman
Wolcott Hurt In Collision At Lee Street Intersection
Mrs. R H Wolcott 612 E Gordon Drive suffered a broken rib and bruises in a collision at the Lee street and First avenue intersection at 1130 this morning. The Hupmobile carrying Mrs Rankin and driven by Cecil Bogel collided. Rankin escaped with arm bruises. Both cars damaged. Wolcott treated at home and not dangerously hurt.
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R. H. Wolcott
E. Gordon Drive
Lee Street
First Avenue
Marvin Rankin
Cecil Bogel
Hillsboro
W. H. Moses
Wolcott
Insull’s Billion Dollar Fold Story Recalled
A page eight feature revisits Samuel Insull’s rise as a master manipulator and traces the unfolding of his billion dollar folding scheme through a series of five related reports.
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Samuel Insull
Insull Bond Reduction Refused by Federal Court
Insull was denied a reduction of his $200,000 bond while held in Cook County jail. Judge Will M. Sparks of the federal court of appeals ruled the evidence did not justify lowering the bond, which Insull’s attorney said was the highest ever in U S courts. He remains in the county jail hospital since bond was set Tuesday.
Books for Grop Record Sent Out
The Morgan county farm agent's office is mailing crop record books to farmers who signed cotton acreage contracts. The books help planters keep records for second payments on acreage reduction contracts. First payments come this summer, with a fall payment later. Farmers should call at the farm agent's office in Hartselle.
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Morgan County
W. H. Gregory
Funeral Held for Beloved Dentist Dr W A Rickles
Funeral services were held Wednesday at Central Methodist Church for Dr W A Rickles 62 who died after an extended illness. The Knights Templar conducted graveside rites. Clergy included Rev Ira F Hawkins Rev W P McGlown and Rev Jas D Hunter. A large crowd paid tribute to a widely beloved resident.
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Central Methodist Church
W. A. Rickles
Ira F. Hawkins
W. P. McGlown
Jas. D.hunter
Knights Templar
Birmingham Visit Features Jackson and Snead Guests
Mel F. Jackson agricultural agent of the T. I. in Birmingham and W. E. Snead former internal revenue collector visited the city and were guests at a noon event.
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Mel F. Jackson
Birmingham
W. E. Snead
Internal Revenue
Three Held in Griffin Death Case in Alabama
Athens Alabama May 11 three men jailed after a coroner's investigation into Hollis Griffin 25 year old husband found dead on railroad tracks north of Athens initially ruled accidental but investigators suspect foul play. County officials said the case will be sent to the grand jury next Monday for murder consideration.
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Athens
Ala
Hollis Griffin
County Grigsby Griffis
McEntire Road Completed as Detour near Decatur
The McEntire road leading south from the Joe Wheeler highway three miles west of Decatur to the Moulton road has been completed by the works division. It is in use as a detour while Joe Wheeler is widened and given a gravel surface. The project employed 65 men under J. T. Budinger.
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McEntire
Joe Wheeler
Decatur
Moulton
Works
Joe
J. T. Budinger
Montgomery
Huntsville Kiwanis President Guests at Noon Meeting
Mason Brown, president of the Huntsville Kiwanis Club, was a guest at the noon meeting of the local Kiwanis club today.
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Mason Brown
Huntsville Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Club
Oil man snatched near Los Angeles in wild pursuit
Report says a masked oil man fled the Los Angeles area after robbing a man and speeding away. Authorities traced the suspect toward Arizona as a posse mounted a centering search across the Southwest. No further details on capture or injuries were provided.
Miss Mildred Hough Arrives in Sage Spring for Sixth Avenue Visit
Miss Mildred Hough of Sage Spring has arrived to spend a wet Sixth Avenue afternoon.
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Mildred Hough
Sage Spring
Sixth Avenue
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