Republicans Propose Home Rule for Relief Funding
Republican leaders urge shifting relief funding to states with federal aid, proposing nonpartisan grants and at least 25 percent state cost. They back Rep. White’s plan and cite a potential 1.25 billion dollar annual bill while warning against wasteful federal control. Senate debate turns to a Tennessee Valley dam and CCC funding amid economy concerns.
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Washington
Rep. White
Ohio
Vandenberg
R.mich
Rep
Bacon
R-N. Y
Meanyup
House
Boland
Pennsylvania
Senate
Tennessee
Tyding
Fbooles
Federal Reserve Board
Dawes
Tydings
Norris
Tnd-Neb
Gilbertsville
Rurity
CCC
Rep. Snell
Garden Tour At Priceville Draws 30 Members
Thirty club members joined the spring garden tour in Priceville Tuesday. Sixteen gardens were scored for general arrangement location uniform variety and management. One garden scored 19 while the rest achieved 16. A picnic lunch was enjoyed by all present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priceville
Resolution Honoring Decatur Councilman J D Ligon
A city council resolution honors J D Ligon for his service as Councilman and Finance Committee Chair in Decatur. It notes his civic advancement, moral uplift, and final roll call on April 24, 1937. The measure extends sympathy to his widow and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
National air carnival planned with top aviators
In Am Alabama the seventh annual national air carnival is set for June 5 and 6 with a full aviation exhibit on ground and in air. Carnival chair Braddham Acker said the event will feature nationally known aviators and demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ala
Breadham Acker
Carnival
Summer Vacation Begins for Talladega Students
More than 1,000 students in Talladega four grammar schools will start summer break Friday as the eight and one half month term ends. Acting school superintendent J. P. Keenan said about 130 pupils will enter high school next year.
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Talladega
Ala
J. P. Keenan
Birmingham Officer Proposes Jury Subpoena Savings
P Chief Clerk W P Hightower outlines a plan to save 400 dollars monthly by serving jury subpoenas with deputies instead of sending by registered mail at 31 cents each. He cites economy as the rationale for the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Jones named city president of Birmingham Commission
J M Jimmie Jones Jr was elected city president of the Birmingham City Commission on May 10. Mrs Williams has served as his secretary for 16 years in the Birmingham office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
J. M
Jimmie) Jones, Jr
City Commission
City reports $92,000 profit from power plant
J L Vaughn city treasurer announced a profit of $92,000 from the city power plant for the first six months of the fiscal year. Plant revenues for the period totaled $138,040 according to the official report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Ala
J. L. Vaughn
Duelling Charge Sparks Sheriff Hunt in Cullman County
In Birmingham on May 12 sheriff deputies pursue a warrant from Cullman County charging John D. Chambliss with challenging someone to combat with a deadly weapon. Sheriff Pred H. McDuff reports Chambliss remains at large as courthouse staff recall no prior similar case. The statute imposes two to ten years imprisonment for each charge.
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Birmingham
Ala
Deep South
Cullman County
John D. Chambliss
H. McDuff
Chambliss
Alabama Court Affirms 10-Year Term in Leeds Crash
The Alabama Court of Appeals upheld a Jefferson Circuit Court sentence of ten years for Fred Graham in the auto collision death of G. C. Gable at Leeds. The court ruled there was no revisable error and that intoxicated conduct showed wanton reckless disregard.
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Gadsden
Ala
Evans Humphries
Walter Noojin
Altoona
Etowah
Montgomery
Alabama Court of Appeals
Fred Graham
Jefferson
G. C. Gable
Leeds
James Rice
Alabama Insurance Agents Open 41st Convention in Montgomery
The Alabama Association of Insurance Agents plans its 41st annual convention in Montgomery starting tomorrow with nationally known executives set to discuss future policies and expansion programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Association of Insurance Agents
Davis Faces Murder Trial After California Return
Walter Davis, a Black man, awaits murder trial in Montgomery for officer Raymond Mathis's killing a year ago after being shipped back from Stacey California. He is held at Kilby State Prison following a prior arrest amid a fight.
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Montgomery
Ala
Walter Davis
Raymond Mathis
Stacey
Calif
Kilby State Prison
Davis
Gadsden to Open First State Liquor Store
Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board member Matt Murphy announced plans to open a state liquor store in Gadsden. He inspected several sites yesterday and said the first store site would be rented within a few days after submitting location details to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadsden
Ala
Matt Murphy
Alabama Alccoholic Beverages Control Board
Hanks Signals Possible Run for Lieutenant Governor
State Representative A. L. Hanks of Talladega said it is possible he shall be a candidate in the 1938 primaries for lieutenant governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Alan
A. L. Hanks
Talladega
Alabama Methodists reject unification stance by 64 to 18
At a district meeting in Loachapoka on May 12 the Montgomery district of the Alabama Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South voted 64 to 18 against placing itself on record opposing the unification of the northern and southern branches of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loachapoka
Ala
Montgomery
Alabama Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Morgan County 4-H Rally Invites Morgan Youth to Decatur
The May 22 4 H rally invites all Morgan County youths to Decatur. The list of invitees from the Austinvilles 4 H Club includes Kathleen Riddle president Zana Dean Bradley vice president Beat Rice Roper secretary Ruth Henden pianist Ruth Duncan program committee Geneva Martin social committee Jean Isley social committee and many others. The roster names many members and roles among clubs in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Decatur
Austinville
Kathleen Riddle
Zana Dean
Bradley
Beatrice Roper
Ruth Hendon
Ruth Duncan
Geneva Martin
Jean Isley
Helen Chunn
Hazel Looney
A. Z. McDonald
Mary Alice Allen
Flioine McGregor
Collie Nelson
Catherine Waugh
Bevelee Lott
Edith Marie Roberts
Lillie Mae Engle
Charles McDowra
Ollie Mae Roberts
Jay Clarke
Irene McGregor
Christine Brothers
Nell Johnson
Christine McRight
Willodean Owens
Prelyn Smith
Hettie Braswell
Edna Washburn
Loreen Burns
Dorothy Justice
Mavis Roper
Marjorie Scruggs
Dorothy McDowra
Frances Rice
Opal Sandson
Bernice Waites
Kathleen McRight
Jane Bussey
Exina Margaret Lane
Bernice Westmoreland
Dean Simmons
Evelyn Mitchell
Martha Ann Stephenson
Alice Roper
Mary Jane Engle
Mildred McCulloch
Marjorie Ann Kitzpatrick
Elizabeth McCullough
Odell Braswell
Alma Miller
Mary Anthony Roberta
Grace Looney
Edith Griffin
Tinnie Carpenter
Agnes Lovel
Sarah Riddle
Hazel Dean Waites
Ruth Hartselle
Evelyn Brothers
Ruth Mc Dowra
Ruby Roper
Laverne Woodall
Derrie Simmons
Irene Washburn
Pauline McDonald
Thelma Schaffer
Evelyn Clarke
Doris McRight
Freda Mae Higdon
Marjorie Reed
Melba Jackson
Maraline Roper
Laverne Crow
Wilda Crow
Juanita Miller
Messinah Smith
Wilda King
Nell Dean Owen
Martha Fay Roper
Tennie
Irene Allen
Virginia Schrader
Irene Braswell
Melba a@Daniel
Ruby Engle
Ruby Hendon
Jean Lamon
Sarah Mitchell
Mary Sue Pepper
Christine Reed
Martha Schaffer
Zola Mae Washburn
Margaret Kirkpatrick
Goldia Carpenter
Trecie
Daniel
Annie Pearl Hendy
Elaine Earwood
Elna Flinn
Gibson
Lois Virginia Jones
Lola Pearone
Elizabeth
Christine McCulloch
Cove
Gorman Braswell
Garland
Burt
Robert Hugh Campbell
Arlin Blackwood
Elmer Blackwood
Ellie Blackwood
Elmer Bodsley
J. T. Cobb
Milton Cobb
Dave Draper
Robert Foote
Fay Martin
Aubra Orr
Leon Powell
Albert Ramey
Jerry Ramey
Afttie
Roy Hubert Segars
William Segars
Simon Speakeman
Horace Townsen
Newell Walker
A. M. Whitten
Hermon Wright
Evelyn Smallwood
Syleen Walker
Jean An
Cryer
Mere
Lucile Irbehtokathlon Lenox
Rachel Neel
Josephine Hardage
Mary Sue Terrell
Dorothy Wigginton
Lois Stringer
Ruby Bradford
Margie Sanders
Bonnie Thomas
Annie Lee Vice
Faye Rolfe
Emma Sue Lynn
Laverne Tanner
Nettie Lee Blankenship
Peggy Sue
Evelyn Lipscomb
Alice Buck
Juanita Thomas
Modell Wray
Olie Louise Turney
Virginia Walker
Mollie Joe Johnson
Catherine Peck
Evelyn Johnson
Alice Ransom
Margaret Palmer
Jewell Winfrey
Velma Murphey
Lula Williams
Lillian Compton
Kathleen Johnson
Lucile Fowler
Beatrice Cryer
Arline Johnson
Ann Grantland
Lilian Painter
Irene Evans
Thelma Thomas
Margaret Ballinger
Daisy Boles
Larcille Quinn
Hazel Pence
Local 4-H Club Leaders and Members List
A lengthy roster of names across multiple 4-H clubs including Centerdale Center Grove and Cotaco with presidents secretaries treasurers song leaders and vice presidents for each group. The list spans many families and includes numerous junior members and local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beall
John Alton Beall
Quinton French
Wilburn French
Brady Hadin
Norine Hadin
Etheridge Holloway
Theo Holloway
A. B. French
T. H Howard
Beamon Maddox
Levert Mancus
Nollan McAnally
D. C
Royal Balcony Ovation At King George VI Coronation
London observers describe a family reunion scene on the palace balcony as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth appear with Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose amid cheers from the royal household. Queen Mother Mary recalls her own coronation as the Duke and Duchess of Kent join the scene. The crowd’s sustained ovation lasts five minutes before the royal couple withdraw.
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Elizabeth
Margaret Rose
Mary
House of Windsor
Duke of Kent
George
Duchess of Kent
George VI Crowned in Solemn Coronation Rite
George VI and Queen Elizabeth were crowned in London in a grand ceremony described as the peak event of a millennium. The Archbishop of Canterbury performed the ritual at 12 30 p m, symbolizing rule over a vast realm of nearly 500 million people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George VI
London
Empire
Decatur notes drift through Red Bay and beyond
Dr L D Patterson of Decatur visits Red Bay to preach at the Florence district conference opening. Presiding elder M E Lazenby attends Porence district events in Red Bay. Local church activities include W L Spearman leading midweek prayers at Ninth Street Methodist and St Pauls Lutheran hosting teachers and a Sunday confirmation. Community updates span travel, court fines, and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Patterson
Red Bay
Florence
M.E Lazenby
Decatur
Coronation of George VI in Westminster Abbey
Amid crowds of about a million and a 7,500-strong royal audience, George VI was crowned in Westminster Abbey with Queen Elizabeth, the crown of St Edward placed on his head, as gun salutes and bells marked the historic ceremony. Elizabeth and Margaret watched closely as Elizabeth prepared for a future reign.
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Westminster
Edward of
Windsor
George VI
Mrs. Simpson
Britain
Tower of London
Edward
Elizabeth
Victoria
Margaret Rose
Abbey
Piccadilly Circus
Wien
God Save
Estate of John David Ligon probate notice issued
Probate Court grants letters testamentary to Madge Laboon Ligon on May 10 1937. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legal time to avoid bar. Morgan County judge B L Malone presiding. Executrix Madge Laboon Ligon. May 12 19 26.
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John David Ligon
B. L. Malone
Morgan County
Madge Laboon Ligon
Executor Sale of Emil Boeglen Estate in Decatur
Public auction in Morgan County Alabama on May 27 1937 under Probate Court order. Executor Louis E Boeglen offers four shares Alabama Power Company seven dollar preferred stock certificate C19038 issued 1926 two shares seven dollar preferred certificate TO 210 issued 1920 five shares five dollar preferred BM 61 issued 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
State of Alabama
I. Louis FE. Boeglen
Emil Boeglen
East Court House
Decatur
Alabama
Alabama Power Company
Louis E. Boeglen
Markets Mixed As Rail Stocks Lead In Slow Session
Victor Eubank reports a cautious New York stock market with slow climbs and several losses. Rail, steel, chemical and auto stocks including Santa Fe Union Pacific Great Northern Chrysler U S Steel Dupont and General Electric show movement amid sparse public and foreign participation and pending rail pension legislation viewed as a potential saving. Transfers traded around 600000 shares as analysts foresee higher second quarter earnings and possible record rail freight loadings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Eubank
New York
Santa Fe
N. Y. Central
Southern Pacific
Great Northern
Southern Railway
Northern Pacific
U.8. Steel
Bethlehem
Youngstown Sheet & Tube
Chrysler
Electric Auto-Lite
U. S. Rubber
Montgomery Ward
Douglas Aircraft
American Telephone
Kennecott
Standard Oils
N. J
California
du Pont
Allied Chemical
Borg- Warner
Loew's
Continental Can
Western Union
Woolworth
American Water Works
American Tobacco
Consolidated Edison
North American
Electric Power & Light
Anaconda
Cerro de Pasco
American Smelting
General Motors
Yellow Truck
Sears Roebuck
Goodrich
General Electric
American Can
London
Congress
Ground Crew Hero Testimony At Hindenburg Inquiry
Lieutenant R F Tyler of the naval air station testified as the first witness before the Investigating board. Investigators sought whether ground crew felt a static shock as the Hindenburg ground ropes were deployed. Civilians were not expected to be called as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair
R. F. Tyler
Naval Air Station
Wheat Futures Market Report
Wheat futures in Chicago on May 12 show May at 1.31 percent up with highs and lows around 1.23 and 1.20 percent. July contracts move with mixed percentages, showing around 1.15 percent in late trade and 1.16 as a high.
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Chicago
Potatoes Mixed in U S Shipments Including Idaho and California Prices
Chicago May 12 U S Department of Agriculture reports potatoes at 95 on track 252 with total U S shipments 876. Idaho Russet Burbanks U S No 1 mostly 2.60 2.70, baker size 3.25 new stock with moderate supplies and fair demand. Louisiana Bliss Triumphs U S No 1 17 8 inch minimum 2.65 3.10, U S No 2 1 40 1 60. California White Rose U S No 1 3.40 3.50.
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Chicago
U. S. Dept
U. S
Maine
Idaho
Louisiana
Bliss
Poultry Market Prices Reported in Chicago
Chicago notes on poultry prices dated May 12 show live poultry activity with categories for hens and roosters by weight, turkeys by hens and toms, and No 2 turkeys. Prices list multiple breeds including leghorn, Plymouth Rock, white rock, and colored varieties with weights and price points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Plymouth
White Rock
Springs
Legho Roosters
Toms
Turkeys
Ducks
Westminster Presbyterian Deacons Welcome New Board Members
The Westminster Presbyterian church announces additions to its board of deacons. New members named include Gaye Counts Elmer Loyd Stanley Wyatt J T Munn L D Whitt R H Jervis J O Colvard T G Crane A C Dillehay T B Rigers and Herschel McCluskey following ordination services held Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Westminster Presbyterian
Gaye Counts
Elmer Loyd
Stanley Wyatt
J. T. Munn
L. D. Whitt
R. H. Jervis
J. O. Colvard
T. G. Crane
A. C. Dillehay
T. B. Rigers
Herschel McCluskey
Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meet Friday
The W C T U will hold a meeting Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs W F Parks at 503 Prospect Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Parks
Prospect Drive
White and Colored Poultry Weights Indicate Market Shift
A fragment notes poultry sizes and weights with figures such as four and a half pounds for white and colored, up 16. small birds at 14, geese at 11. The terse listing suggests a market price rundown or sale catalog.
Butter Eggs Prices Report From Chicago Market
Butter and eggs market notes from Chicago on May 12 show mixed settling prices for butter with ranges around 31 to 31 for extras and firsts near 27 to 29, and eggs with an overall total of 36 600 with local extra firsts and fresh graded firsts noted along with car and storage line items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cattle hog market report from Chicago mid May
U S Department of Agriculture notes hogs at 11 000 head with 3 500 direct sales, prices up to 10 60 for top quality weighing 200 300 pounds. cattle and calves offered 7 000 and 1 500 respectively with higher bids for fed steers and yearlings, light-yearling heifers strong, bulls and stock calves mixed, sheep steady to higher with fat lambs up 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
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Chic Young
J. D. Ligon
City of
R. N. Harris, A. C. Dillehay, T. R. Harrison, H. H. Hunter, E. W. Kennedy
Houston County
Jones
Laredo
Albany Grain & Coal CO
J.C. Black CO
Ralph Sartor
Second
R. D. Clark, Jr
Buddie Barwood
Thomas Engle
Lester Hagood
Roy Hamilton
Hollis Hendon
James Hollimon
Howard F. Lamon
Woodrow Lamon
Marlin Long
Paul Lovell
L. V. Moore
Woodrow Morris
Edward McClusky
Eugene McCulloch
Davis McRight
Jewell McWhorter
Kenneth toWhorter
Oakley Norris
Stephen Owen
Hoyt Reed
Marcus Reed
Mahion Rich
Harry
J. W. Riddle
Donald Rogers
Milton Rogers
Mitchell Rogers
Burleson Scruggs
Doyce Smith
Howard Smith
T P. Smith
Harold Sparkman
Richard Sparkman
Paul Sutton
Alford Vinson
Lloyd Vinson
Rayburn Walden
Billie Westmoreland
Yell
Robert Hugh Wilkes
Billie Woodall
Edward Johnson
Centerdale
Gerald Armstrong
John F. Bradford
Alton Dickson
Ralph Dickson
Bobby Greenhaw
Marvin Hopper
Avery Leeth
Lafayette Tight
Willam Mathews
Ralph Pierce
Willard Ralph
Alvin Taylor
Roy Whisenant
Collins
Decatur’s
W. L. Spearman
Ninth Street Methodist Church
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
John W. Jones
J. Y. Hamil
Nick Brown
Gulf Waters
Charles Bragg of
Moulton
Martin Arena
J. H. Hendon
Edna Hendon
Jacksonville
Fila
Frank Roberts
Cleveland, Tenn
M. R. Rankin
Hot Springs
Ark
Elizabeth James
Hartaeke
Russell Lynne
Gorgas Hollow
Leighton
T. W. Hodge
18Th Avenue
Baugh's Infirmary
McAfee and Young Ambulance
van Gilbert
A. S. Logel
Franklin Moore
B. C. Errings
State Highway Patrol
Ivy C. Rankin
Sarah Sanders
County Board of Revenue
Bessie-Daniel
County Health Department
Sherman Street
Thomas Dean Roger
Deanny
H. L. Arnold
Robert Sandlin
Athens
W.n.phillips
Anderson
Lauderdale County
Dora C. Knowles
Elsie Wright
Danville
Carter
Wall Street
Board OF Deacons
Staal
Willard
Caddell Drug CO
Ambulance Service
Dinsmore
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