Sunny Jim Watson Tax Inquiry and Baruch Honors Clash
Washington May 12 reports say Sunny comes tax returns involve Jim Watson's son and a large Indiana gym amid Republican politics. Roosevelt taunts reporters on a Florida sail trip while Baruch faces a hostile government envoy and a broader battle over company unions and relief spending.
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Sunny
Jim Watson
Indiana
Bernard Baruch
Hopkins
Washington
Jim
Republican National Committee
Two Deputies Wounded In Birmingham Shootout
May 12 report says two deputies were wounded and another man injured after a firefight near Townley camp. Deputies opened fire in return, wounding one suspect. Deputy Burrentine suffered arm injuries.
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Birmingham
Townley
Swindle
Burrentine
FERA Rents Bank Street Building
John White of Tennessee Valley Bank announced a deal with the Federal Emergency Relief Administration to rent the Bank Street building previously used by the Valley Bank. The local FERA office currently occupies Central National Bank Building with a June 1 occupancy target for the Bank Street site.
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John ©. White
Tennessee Valley Bank
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Bank Street
E. Vine and
Department of
FERA
Central National Bank
First National Bank
Second Avenue
First National
Tennessee Vi Authority
Non-Jury Court Term Ends After Civil Case Disposal
The three day non-jury term of Circuit court convened by Judge W. W. Callahan ended this week. A large number of civil cases were disposed of during the sessions.
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W. W. Callahan
Special Sermon at St John’s on Mothers Day
The rector Rev Peter M Dennis will preach on Blessed Art Thou Among Women the Angel's Salutation to the Blessed Virgin Mary at St John's Episcopal Church on Sunday May 13 Mothers Day All are invited to attend
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Peter M. Dennis
Old Fennell home at Fairview destroyed by fire
The historic Old Fennell house at Fairview burned down shortly after 10 this morning. Fire crews from Decatur could not save the 125 year old landmark built by Harry Fennell in 1809. The Fennell family owned the property most of its history and Eva Fennell now holds the title. The estate long featured a deer park with over 100 deer.
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Fennell
Fairview
Decatur
Harry Fennell
Eva Fennell
James Fennell
Old State Bank
Bui T
Andrew Jackson
Mrs. Loomig Transported From Hospital To Home
Mrs. J. A. Loomig was moved by Brown's ambulance to her home at 412 Fourth Avenue West after receiving medical treatment at Benevolent Society hospital.
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J. A. Loomig
Brown
Fourth Avenue
West
Benevolent Society Hospital
Elements Disruptive Figure Outs Smug Experts In Wheat Plans
In San Francisco a writer mocks a self styled expert named elements who claims to forecast annual yields of wheat corn and oats for profitable selling. The mocking tone portrays elements as an uneducated disruptor who easily tricks supposed authorities.
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San Francisco
Cal
Special Mothers Day Program at Central Methodist Church
A special Mothers Day program is announced at Central Methodist Church on Sunday. The event starts at 9 30 in the morning and features a talk on Mothers Day by Seybourn Lynne. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
Seybourn Lynne
Rotary District Conference Set for Montgomery Meeting
The twenty sixth district of Rotary International will meet Monday and Tuesday next week in Montgomery. A large delegation from the local Rotary Club is expected to attend.
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Rotary International
Montgomery
Rotary Club
Men’s League meets May 13 at St John’s parish hall
Doctor Nay, president of Athens College, will speak at the May meeting of the Men’s League to be held this month in St. John’s parish hall. All men are invited to attend.
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St. John’s Pareer
Athens College
Revival Campaign Ends Sunday at Decatur Tabernacle
Evangelist David C. Wilcox wraps up a two and a half week revival at the Decatur Gospel Tabernacle 1220 Sixth Avenue South. He plans to share conversion stories stage glimpses and meeting Douglas Fairbanks Mary Pickford and Milton Sills. A large congregation is expected for the final service as the trio will sing My Heavenly Home. Rev Wilcox and Rev Fraley will then travel to Birmingham for the Christian and Missionary Alliance Council where over 500 delegates will attend.
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Decatur Gospel Tabernacle
Sixth Avenue
South
David’ C. Wilcox
Wilcox
Stone
Douglas Fairbanks
Mary Pickford
Milton Sills
Screen Fame
Home
Fraley
Birmingham
Christian and Missionary Alliance Council
Mrs L L Pepper Dies Suddenly At Home In Austinville
Mrs L L Pepper, respected Austinville matron, died suddenly at her home about 10:30 this morning. Funeral services will be announced later by Priest. She is survived by her husband four sons six daughters two brothers and one sister.
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L. L. Pepper
Austinville
President Roosevelt hints at debt talks with European nations
In Washington on May 12 President Roosevelt signaled the next move in the debt dispute lies with European debtor nations. The United States is open to discussing individual payment or readjustment proposals, while opposing a general international debt revision conference. Officials believe debtors can meet installments if they choose.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Athens College Commencement Addresses May 31
Dr Claire of Gadsden will deliver the ninety first commencement address at Athens College in McQandless hall chapel on May 31 at ten oclock. Rev W M Davenport will give the sermon at First Methodist in Athens on May 27. Grace McDaniel of Tupelo Miss is valedictorian and student government president. Margaret Steele of Athens delivers the salutatory.
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Dr. Claire
Gadsden
Athens College
Athens
Ala
McQandless Hall
W. M. Davenport
Tuscaloosa
B. D. Peck
Grace McDaniel
Tupelo
Miss McDaniel
Margaret Steele
Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Sigma Society
Home Economics Club
Hudson Child Is Called By Death
The death of a Hudson child is reported with funeral rites planned. Details of date and arrangements are not provided in readable text.
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Hudson
Suit seeks federal review of Georgia Power case
Flashes Atlanta May 12. A suit against Georgia Power challenges TVA created corporation. Plaintiffs plan to file petition to transfer the case to federal courts for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia Power Company
Tennessee Valley Authority
Senate Backs Fletcher Rayburn Bill on Market Control
Washington May 12 The Fletcher Rayburn stock market control bill was passed by the senate and sent to conference with the house for adjustment of differences.
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Senate
Washington
House
Westminster Mother's Day Program Preview
The Westminster League presents a Mothers Day program at 7 30 Sunday night at Westminster Presbyterian church. Prelude by Mrs George Jackson Hymn Love Divine Invocation by E N Hart A Tribute to Mother Malgabeth Samuels Chorus Choir Little Old Mother What Mother Means To Me Dick Watkins Offertory Mother Mine Closing remarks by the choir and audience.
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Westminster League
Westminster Presbyterian Church
George Jackson
E. N. Hart
Malgabeth Samuels
Dick Watkins
P. E. Green to Speak at Local Presbyterian Services
P. E. Green representing the Board of Christian Education of the Presbyterian Church U S A will deliver addresses at the Willoughby Presbyterian Church Sunday evening at 7 30. He is a known figure in Decatur and is expected to attract large crowds for both services.
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P. BE. Green
Board of Christian Education
The
Presbyterian Church
Side Presbyterian Church
Willoughby
Green
Decatur
Newhart Joins Decatur Motor Co. to Lead Truck Division
G A Newhart of 232 Fifth Avenue West has accepted a position with Decatur Motor Company and will manage the motor truck division. He brings extensive experience in heavy duty truck sales to the role.
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G. A Newhart
Fifth Avenue, West
Decatur Motor Company
Measles Hit Young Helen Ruth Freeze at Grandparents’ Home
Little Helen Ruth Freeze suffers a measles attack at the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. T.S. Sloan.
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Helen Ruth Freeze
Mrs. T.S. Sloan
Temperature reading and 54 degree minimum forecast
The report notes today temperatures with a low of 54 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at seven o'clock.
Danville Man Visits Decatur On Business Mission
B. L. Holley of Danville Route 1 traveled to Decatur on Friday for a business mission and returned the same day.
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B. L. Holley
Danville
Decatur
Mrs Freeze and Children Visit Sloan Family on Fifth Avenue
Mrs W R Freeze and her children Billie Ray and Helen Ruth are spending a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs T Sloan on Fifth Avenue South.
Decatur Urged to Rally for Airport Access
Civic groups urge swift action to save the Decatur airport. They call on Senator John H Bankhead, Senator Hugo L Black, Congressman M Davis, and Administrator Harry Hopkins to press for completion. Residents are asked to mobilize petitions and write officials today to prevent loss of the airport.
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Decatur
Hopkins
Ing
John H. Bankhead
Senate
Washington, D. C
Hugo L. Black
Washington, D.C
M. Dav
Directors to Meet Rotary Club of Decatur Tonight
The Rotary Club of Decatur directs a meeting this evening to discuss important business with Dr. EB M Chenault presiding.
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Rotary Club of
Decatur
EB. M. Chenault
Somerville Visitor Woodrow Lawrence Calls in Decatur
Woodrow Lawrence of Somerville was noted as a business caller in Decatur on Thursday.
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Woodrow Lawrence
Somerville
Decatur
Tennis Teague of Trinity visits Decatur on business
Teague a Trinity resident arrived in Decatur on a business mission Thursday.
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Tennis Teague
Trinity
Decatur
Hartselle Resident Among Decatur Visitors
A Hartselle Route 2 resident identified as W. Be was among visitors seen in Decatur on Thursday, amid routine community travel notes and local interest in regional movement.
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Hartselle
Decatur
W. Be
Gettle Letter Seeks $75,000 Ransom in Abduction Case
Reports from Los Angeles say a letter from William F Gettle, a millionaire, reached a close friend and the family attorney received notes with ransom instructions. Official confirmation was unavailable but a $75,000 ransom has been set, easing tension among investigators and handlers.
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Los Angeles
Calif
William F. Gettle
Graduates to Leave T.M.I. in May
Relatives of the young men are planning to attend the graduation exercises at T.M.I. in May.
Sunday Seb Offering at First Baptist Church
A note indicates an annual special offering by church members, tied to their mother’s living status or age at death, as part of a monthly or yearly observance at the First Baptist Church.
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First Baptist Church
Community Class Meets Sunday Morning on Ninth Street
The Adult Sunday school meeting on Ninth Street is scheduled for Sunday at 10 AM. Members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome to join.
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Ninth Street
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