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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1933

Page

8

Superintendents Meet Across Alabama In State Education Series

North Alabama county superintendents will convene at Riverside high school auditorium Thursday May 25 at 10 am to discuss Alabama's educational situation. An executive session runs 10 am to noon followed by a 2 pm conference with P T A leaders board members and friends of education. Subsequent meetings are planned in Tuscaloosa Birmingham Mobile Montgomery Demopolis and Andalusia at later dates.

Edutrom North Alabama Coun Riverside High School Alabama Tuscaloosa Birmingham Mobile Montgomery Demopolis Andalusia

Appeal Made For Storm Sufferers

Morgan county Red Cross officials issued an urgent plea for relief donations for storm sufferers. Rev. Peter M. Dennis relief chairman and F. A. Bloodworth treasurer are to be notified for contributions.

Morgan County Red Cross Organization Peter M. Dennis F. A. Bloodworth

Huntsville A. and P. market hires worker

A man who went to Huntsville with his brother Henry in the Second Avenue A. and P. store has accepted a position with the Huntsville A. P. market.

Henry Second Avenue A. & P Huntsville A. & P

How She Lost 29 Pounds in 3 Months

An advertisement claims Kruschen Salts aid weight loss with a half teaspoon in hot water before breakfast. It targets Roseville California readers in 1933, promising fat loss and improved appearance with a money back guarantee after the first jar.

Gravely Roseville Calif Thompson Drug Store Adv

Mrs. C. O. Hauk Dies in Cullman

Mrs. C. O. Hauk died early this morning at her Cullman home. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM at the home and 3 PM at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Cullman. She belonged to St. Pauls of Decatur and will be officiated by Rev Tonn.

C. O. Hauk Cullman

Alabama farmers ship over two thousand cars of vegetables

Alabama farmers have shipped more than 2,000 cars of vegetables to Eastern markets this year. Strawberry and Trish potato shipments are heavier than last year to this date, while cabbage shipments are down from the previous season.

Alabama Seth P. Storrs

Miss Polk Named Valedictorian At Athens College

Miss Mary Polk of Clanton Ala has been named valedictorian of the Athens College senior class for the four year course with the highest average. She will also serve as May Queen at the May Day exercises Friday night. Harriet Leonard of Athens is second in rank.

Athens Als Mary Polk Clanton Ala Athens College Polk Harriet Leonard

Mrs. Susan Herbert Dies at Home in East Wadsworth Street

Mrs. Susan Herbert aged 69 died this morning at her home on East Wadsworth Street. She leaves three sons Lawrence of Little Rock Julius of Memphis and Earl of Alexander City Ala eleven grandchildren one brother and one sister. The body was taken to Priest's Funeral Home for burial preparation. Funeral services are set for Friday at 10 a.m. Rev. A H Nabors and Rev. C M Tyndall will conduct service with interment at Roselawn Cemetery.

Susan Herbert East Wadsworth Street Lawrence Little Rock Julius Memphis Earl Alexander City Ala Priest's Priest’s Funeral Home Roselawn A. H. Nabors C. M. Tyndall

Advice for Brides Sister Mary on Equipping the Kitchen

Sister Mary outlines essential kitchen equipment for new brides, stressing durable materials like stainless steel cas t aluminum and copper. She notes size efficiency, basic tools, and versatile materials while warning against overlarge pans and careless handling that can ruin cookware.

Rescue planned by Texas group to free two ranchers

Alpine Texas May 18. If negotiations fail to free two American ranchers held by Mexican outlaws, Texas cattlemen plan a rescue ride across the Rio Grande. Cr L Hannold father of one prisoner delayed organizing a Big Bend expedition pending government efforts. John Rollins the other prisoner. They have been held since May 9 after riding 20 miles below the border in search of stolen horses. The Mexican leader said he has operated in Mexico for years and wished to murder the Texans.

Alpine Texas Cr. L. Hannold Big Bend Rio Grande John Rollins Hannold Mexico

Public Works Act Urged for Quick House Action

Secretary Woodin urged rapid hearings on the public works and industrial control bill before the House Ways and Means Committee. President Roosevelt and budget director Lewis Douglas argued the legislation addresses nationwide impact and extreme competition while restraining wage pressures and sweatshop conditions.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee House Committee Woodin Roosevelt Lewis Douglas

Four Year Old Hutto Dies at Home in Tennessee Funeral Friday

Little John D. Hutto aged four died this morning at 8 o clock at his parents home 1601 Fourth avenue east. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs B Hutto one brother and four sisters. Funeral services set for Friday at Walnut Grove Tennessee with interment there Priest directing.

John D. Hutto Fourth Avenue East B. Hutto Walnut Grove Tennessee

Big Delegation to Attend American Legion Convention

Morgan county to send its largest delegation ever to the Tuscaloosa convention this year. Decatur post to send 22 delegates and Hartselle post 11, with all delegates expected present. County posts report record memberships.

Morgan County American Legion Tuscaloosa Decatur Hartselle

Legion to Meet At Arena Tonight

The local post of the American Legion will hold a special session at Martin Arena this evening at 30 o'clock. Several important business matters are to be discussed.

The Martin Arena

County sixth grade diplomas awarded to 248 pupils

Athens Ala May 18 Special 248 pupils passed the county sixth grade examinations out of 356 candidates with 108 failing the largest percentage ever attributed to the shorter school term and less intensive training.

Athens Ala

Teacher Training Clasp Convened at Rector’s Church

The teacher training clasp will be convened at the rector of St. John's Episcopal Church this evening at 7 30 o'clock.

St. John’s Episcopal Church

Scipio's Destruction of Carthage Highlighted in History

A historical note recounts Scipio Africanus burning Carthage, leaving ruins toppled and the city plowed. The ground was sown with a field crop described as dog fennel, erasing the once splendid pagan city.

Scipio Carthage

Mystery to Adviser Bullitt Links to Roosevelt World Message

William C. Bullitt once called the department mystery man becomes a trusted adviser to President Roosevelt on his world posture toward war. The new photo shows Bullitt at his desk with broad ties to Huey diplomat circles and foreign policy circles.

William C. Bullitt Secretary of State Department Roosevelt Bullitt Huyodeap

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Riverside Huntsville Miss Polk Mary Mary Nea Tront Texas Group Band of Outlaws Congress Wilson Decatur Daily Legion Arena Tonight Terchi’s Decatur, Alabama Sterchi Jacquard Suite Axminster Davenport Heleerete
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