Morgan Likely Named Head of Valley Board
Belief grows that Arthur E. Morgan of Yellow Springs Ohio is Roosevelt's choice for director of the Tennessee Valley conservation program valued at 18 million dollars. Morgan is a pioneer in educational thought and engineering development and has planned and supervised 75 water control projects. He authored works on education and engineering and has supervised reclamation works in the Southern states.
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Washington
Arthur E. Morgan
Yellow Springs
Roosevelt
Morgan
Congress reconciling Muscle Shoals bill clears final hurdle
Conferees near final agreement on Muscle Shoals Tennessee Valley Authority bill adopting Senate fertilizer and power line language. The plan allows limited fertilizer production for experiments and distribution while prohibiting large scale commercial production.
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Washington
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Smith
Norris
Neb
Spanish American War Vets Meet to Plan State Convention
The John B. McDonald post No. 0 of Spanish American War veterans will meet at 2 0 o'clock Sunday afternoon in Morgan County Courthouse courtroom to make arrangements for inviting the state convention of Spanish War Veterans to be held July 11 and 12. All members, white and black, are urged to attend.
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John B. McDonald
Morgan County
Joe Brown Home Burglarized For Dresses
Burglars broke into the home of Joe Brown in Walnut Street between 7 30 and 9 last night taking dresses and other feminine attire belonging to Mrs Brown. Entry was gained by pulling hooks from a rear screen and jimmying a window. curtain was wet indicating the theft during the first rain. The Brown family returned home at 9 30 and discovered the loss.
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Joe Brown
Walnut
Brown
Morgenthau Announces U S Cotton Sale and Liquidation
Henry Morgenthau says the Farm Board will sell the last 19 000 cotton bales held by the stabilization corporation to the highest bidder in New Orleans next Tuesday. He notes the sale completes liquidation of the program and maintains an estimated loss of about 94 million dollars.
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Washington
Henry Morgenthau
Farm Board
Stabilization Corporation
New Orleans
Vestry Meeting at St John’s Rectory
The vestry of St. John's Episcopal church met at the rectory for the monthly session led by Rev. Peter M. Dennis. Present were H. B. Beard Thomas H. Mattocks Atlee H. Hoff Herman Whaley and J. R. Hunter. Herman Whaley kept minutes. Atlee H. Hoff reported treasurer’s results. A motion by Mr. Beard seconded by M. Hunter approved a vote of thanks to the Martha and Mary Guild for their splendid work.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
St. John’s Rectory
Peter M. Dennis
H. B. Beard
Thomas H. Mattocks
Atlee H. Hoff
Herman Whaley
J. R. Hunter
Herman ‘Whaley
M. Hunter
Martha and Mary Guild
Pryor McRee Visits Parents in Wetumpka
Pryor McRee left today to spend the weekend with his parents, Dr and Mrs G McRee, in Wetumpka.
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Pryor McRee
Mrs. G. ©. McRee
Wetumpka
Two Suspects Named in Lindbergh Kidnapping Conspiracy
Means and Norman Whitaker face trial for conspiring to defraud Mrs. Evalyn McLean of 35000 dollars. Hassel and Max Greenberg identified as kidnappers who allegedly supplied beer to Lindbergh servants at the house. Irving Fenton described as involved, claiming Lindbergh joked about placing the baby in a closet.
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Hassel
Max Greenberg
Lindbergh House
Irving Fenton
Lindbergh
Means
Norman Whitaker
Evalyn McLean
Market Advance Retarded In Mixed Session
New York May 12. An advance on financial markets was retarded though kept in check by heavy profit taking. The stock market showed a mixed picture with specialties and utilities advancing while some leading industrials and rails lagged. Cotton declined then partially recovered, easing about 12 to 15 points from yesterday at midday.
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New York
Speaker to Answer Questions Tonight at DeLlie Theatre
Lucien Speer presents The Trial at the DeLiie Theatre tonight at 7 30. The program includes a Q and A where audience members may ask questions the speaker will answer. The public is invited to attend.
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Deliie Theatre
Lucien Speer
Farm Agent Gibbons Speaks On Morgan County Agriculture
Kiwanis club heard agent Gibbons discuss Morgan county farm problems. He outlined practical suggestions to raise the value of agricultural products and improve local farming prospects.
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Kiwanis Club
Gibbons
Morgan Courts
Florida Visitor Returns Home After Visit
Miss Margaret Turner of St. Augustine Florida has returned home after visiting friends and relatives here.
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Florida
Margaret Turner
St. Augustine
Fla
Rotary Officials to Be Guests of the Decatur Club
The Decatur Rotary Club will host Allen H. Bagg of Pittsfield Massachusetts and several guests for a day trip to Wilson Dam and a luncheon in Florence. Bagg will speak at dinner this evening after a morning visit, with Henry H. Cullom presiding and Dr. Erskine Chenault among officers listed.
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Rotary Club of
Decatur
Allen H. Bagg
Pitthfield
Mass
Fred Bennett
Montgomery
Arthur Cook
Immer Cook
Wyatt Hale
Ensley
Wilson Dam
Rotary Club
Florence
Rotary Cub of
Rotary Anns
Rotary International
Henry H. Cullom
Erskine Chenault
Carlisle Blackwell
A. T. Hanson
Peter M. Dennis
Jervis Jones
Julian Harris
Court dissolves injunction against Hartsville Enterprise editor
Judge W. W. Callahan in the circuit court dissolves the temporary injunction that had barred R. Walker from publishing The Hartsville Enterprise. Walker retains the right to use the paper name, ending the restraint granted weeks ago to T. K. Wiggins.
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R. Walker
Hartselle Enterprise
W. W. Callahan
Equity Division
Circuit Court
T. K. Wiggins
Mr. Walker
Enterprise
Callahan
Checks Are Held For Road Workers
Local R. F. C. officers hold checks for road workers listed: William Lee Couch Wallace Sanderson Pathon Swope W D Sanderson Calvin Woodall George C Weaver Dewey Whitlock J O Watterson David Osborne George Orr W M Moebes Lee A Dendy.
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William Lee Couch
Wallace Sanderson
Pathon Swope
W. D. Sanderson
Calvin Woodall
George C. Weaver
Dewey Whitlock
J. O. Watterson
David Osborne
George Orr
W. M. Moebes
Lee A. Dendy
Farm Price Bill Signed by Roosevelt in Major Act
President Roosevelt signed the Farm Price Bill into law, granting inflationary powers and broad control over agricultural policy. The measure lets him raise paper money, alter the gold content of the dollar, and set gold to silver ratios, with production control options by acreage allotments or land leasing near moratoria on interest payments.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Roosevelt asked on farm foreclosures during strike talks
Milo Reno of the national farmers holiday association arrived in St Paul to confer with leaders from several states about the farm strike set to begin tomorrow. Reno said a statement to farmers would guide their efforts to secure higher prices.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Roosevelt
Milo Reno
National Farmers Holiday Association
Mort
Holiday Association
Reno
House Passes Half Billion Independent Offices Bill
The bill, approved 249 to 118, would cut veterans costs and grant President Roosevelt broad powers to cut government outlays. It authorizes retirement of civil service workers with 30 years service, allows modification or cancellation of railroad ocean or air mail contracts, and enables furloughs for army and marine corps officers on half pay and for government employees for 90 days without pay.
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Washngton
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Army
Marine Corps
Locusts Reach Swarm Levels With Revelations of a Locust Year
Observers label this period as a locust year noting large swarms appearing now and describing cycles of seven or fourteen years. The pattern of periodic outbreaks is historically associated with widespread damage.
Special Program at Westminster Church Honors Mother’s Day
Westminster Presbyterian hosts a Sunday morning service featuring a sermon titled Mother For God, Home and Civilization. Billie McNeill will perform a special solo during the program.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
God
Billie McNeill
Wheeler Marker Unveiled In Impressive Ceremony
The Joe Wheeler Memorial Marker was revealed Wednesday on West Church street in the parkway. Distinguished visitors joined local residents to honor General Joe Wheeler, with Mrs. George D. Williamson recounting the solemn event and a legion flag and Confederate battle flag paraded beside the boulder.
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Joe Wheeler
Parkway
West Church Street
South
George D. Williamson
Wheeler Memorial
More Boys Than Girls In Central High Class Of 33
Central high school reports a 71 member graduating class with 37 boys and 34 girls. Valedictorian is Bessie Boyd Ross with 92.9 average over four years, salutatorian Mary Louise Otte at 91.2, and Vera Hendon earned honors.
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Central High School
Bessie Boyd Ross
Mary Louise Otte
Vera Hendon
Tia
Bombs Found in U S Consulates Amid Peiping Tension
Bombs were found in the residence of the American Consul General Myers and in the British consulate at Mukden. They were moved to defend Peiping after a second Japanese plane dropped hand bills warning of further attack unless Chinese resistance ended. Chinese authorities said Peiping's air defense is prepared for extensive action if the visits continue.
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Myers
Mukden
Peiping
Tientsin
Monthly Session of Morgan County Baptist Association
The Morgan County Baptist Association will hold a full day meeting at Southside Baptist Church on Tuesday May 16. The program includes devotions and talks by Rev J W Jones Rev Frank T Smith Rev B P Collier Dr James Allen Smith lunch at noon and reports and business in the afternoon followed by a question box led by Rev E Berkstresser.
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Morgan County Baptist Association
Southside Baptist Church
J. W
First Methodist To Observe Day Worship Service
Committees from all departments of the First Methodist church plan a special program for the eleven o'clock service on Sunday May 14 in honor of Mother's Day. The pastor officials and committees urge full attendance and invite visitors to worship with the congregation.
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First Methodist Church
Mother
Kiwanians Add Pair of Members in Decatur Club
The Decatur Kiwanis club welcomed two new members, Sam and Sam Alexander, with a cordial reception by existing members yesterday.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
Sam
Sam Alexander
Heroic rescue at Beaver Lake saves Elmer Spence. Moon drowns
William T. Moon drowned April 8 at Beaver Lake near Decatur Alabama after a boat capsized. George T. Mitchell of Decatur who was plowing nearby saved Spence by pulling him from the lake as he clung to the capsized craft. Spence and Moon were employed by Bell Telephone Company.
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W. T. Moon
Beaver Lake
Elmer Spence
Moon
Ee Ep Bell Telephone Company
Spence
George
T. Mitchell
Mitchell
Morgan County
Cross
Decatur
George T. Woodruff
I. G. Carter
Telephone Company
Spence and Moon
Woodruff
Carter
Mr. Carter
William T. Moon
Ala
George T. Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Firemen Make First Run of the Month
Fire departments responded Thursday afternoon to the first alarm of May at 623 East Church Street. A small blaze caused by a defective grate caused only slight damage.
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East Church Street
Mrs T L Roberts Improves, Friends Informed
The many friends of Mrs. T. L. Roberts will be gratified to learn that she is improving.
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T. L Roberts
Price vanishing rumor denied by sheriff in Scottsboro case
Sheriff Ben Gilas of Wade rson county said Mrs. Victoria Price did not vanish from Huntsville. She left ten days earlier for a visit with her mother’s brother in Fayetteville after notifying her mill of the trip. The report of her disappearance sparked sensational public interest amid ongoing Scottsboro defense demonstrations and related court action. Patterson, a Scottsboro defendant, was stabbed by Andy Wright during a jail stint, with guards separating the inmates.
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Victoria Price
Scottsboro
Huntsville
Ben Gilas
Waderson County
Giles
Price
Fayetteville
Fosdick
New York
Bates
Washington
Heywood Patterson
Patterson
Burglars Enter Wohl’s Department Store on Bank Street
Thieves removed a steel bar from a rear window and gained entry to Wohl's Department Store on Bank Street Thursday night. The extent of the loss could not be determined as employees began checking inventory.
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Wohl's
Bank Street
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