Large Contingent of Recruits Sent Through Decatur
A 317 strong draft train moved from Fort McClellan to Camp Cheatham Knob six miles south of Moulton. Capt. Clark led the transfer arriving at 3 10 p m and departing for Lawrence County by 4 10. Two local boys Baren Nance and Sammy Harris listed among the recruits. Local support filled magazines and books for the troops with pickups planned from the L and N freight depot and Chamber of Commerce.
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The
National Forest
Fort McClellan
Cheatham Knob
Moulton
Moulton Street
Lawrence County
Clark
Baren Nance
Sammy Harris
D. L. Robinson
Decatur
Boy Scouts
Chamber of Commerce
Lee Street
Milton Andrews
Robinson Priday
Odd Fellows To Decorate Graves In City Cemetery
All Odd Fellows lodges of Decatur will decorate the graves of their dead members at City Cemetery and Roselawn on Sunday afternoon May 26. Members meet at Second Avenue Hall at 2 15 pm for services at the Hall and are urged to attend with relatives and friends, especially families of the deceased.
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Odd Fellows Lodges
Decatur
City Cemetery
Roselawn
Odd Fellows
Second Avenue Hall
Alabama Athletic Commission Meets in Birmingham
Ben M. Bloodworth chairman of the Alabama Athletic Commission is in Birmingham for the weekend and has called a meeting of the commission.
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Ben M. Bloodworth
Alabama Athletic Commission
Birmingham
Athletic Commission
Spanish War Veterans Meeting Delayed in Alabama
The annual encampment of Alabama United Spanish War Veterans is moved to June 25 and 26 to accommodate Judge Leon McCord. Walter S. Lawrence says the 1933 encampment aims to be among the state’s largest. Col. William L. Grayson of Savannah will attend for national headquarters, with Col. William P. Screws as general chair and aides including R. S. Teague and several judges.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
United Spanish War Veterans
Leon McCord
Walter S. Lawrence
William L. Grayson
Savannah
William P. Screws
R. S. Teague
Leon ©. McCord
Virgil Bouldin
M .S. Carmichael
Page S. Bunker
H. B. Wilkinson
Cotton Travels to a High Mark
The cotton market rose last week with July futures in New York closing at 9.09, pleasing growers and sellers. In Decatur trading the day, prices reached 8.95 just under 9 cents for strict middling. Middling cotton quoted at 8.75 locally, a high not seen in years.
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New York
Mission Service at Ninth Street Methodist Church
The fourth Sunday mission offering will be observed Sunday night with Rev. C E Kirby of Moulton Methodist preaching on The Why of Missions All others are urged to attend and give. Morning service features Rev C M Tyndal preaching on Bible Consecration.
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Ninth Street
Visitor from Atlanta Calls on Penick Daughters
Mrs. H. I. Penick of Atlanta visits her daughters Mrs. Granville Mason and Mrs. J. H. Berryhill, staying for a period.
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H. I. Penick
Atlanta
Granville Mason
J. H. Berryhill
Bandit Kills Two and Is Slain by Cop
Delbert Thompson age 42 dies after a hand to hand struggle. Charlies Farkas 38 is slain. Patrolman D A Martin is wounded in the shoulder before firing a shotgun that killed the bandit. Thomas Stanles a gypsy is arrested but says he does not know the slain man’s name.
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Delbert Thompson
Charlies Farkas
D. A. Martin
Farkas
Thompson
Thomas Stanles
Roosevelt to seek tariff authority via reciprocal pacts
President Roosevelt plans to send a tariff resolution next week to grant Congress power to raise or lower duties under reciprocal agreements with other nations. Senator Robinson doubts war debt action this session. A White House message may inform Congress of debt payment due June 15.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Robin
Robinson
Congress
White House
Alabama Second in American Legion Membership Drive
In the national drive led from Indianapolis, Tennessee led with 102.96 percent, Alabama followed at 83.32 percent, Georgia 68.76, Florida 67.04, and North Carolina 66.27 percent as of May 15.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
North Carolina
American Legion
United States
Vacation Bible School at Westminster Presbyterian
Westminster Presbyterian Church opens a daily Vacation Bible School starting Monday June 5 for two weeks. The program includes Bible instruction memory work singing wood craft and art with a strong group of teachers and wide city interest for boys and girls.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Gann Couple to Visit Atlanta and Georgia Points
Mr and Mrs 8 P Gann plan an early Sunday departure for Atlanta and other parts of Georgia and will return home Friday.
Priceville Leader J Tom Price Visits Decatur On Business
J Tom Price, noted resident of Priceville, is in Decatur today for business matters and meetings with local officials.
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J. Tom Price
Priceville
Decatur
Thieves Steal Samples From a Parked Car
P Morehead from Smee and Co of Memphis reported to police that thieves stole a quantity of samples from his Chevrolet coach parked on Second avenue Friday afternoon. A large number of men s and boys shirts and youth s lumber jackets were taken. Officers found no trace of the missing items.
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P. Morehead
Smee Ae Tee Ee Goods Company
Memphis
Second Avenue
Richards Plans Business Trip to Nashville
M Richards will depart Monday for a business trip to Nashville Tennessee.
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Nashville
M. Richards
Tenn
Clay Glasco Returns to Glasco Fishing Camp
Clay Glasco has returned to his Glasco fishing camp after visiting friends in Decatur. He plans to resume usual activities and is expected to stay through the weekend.
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Clay Glasco
Decatur
Memorial Day Services in Athens by Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Day services will be observed by the Athens American Legion Auxiliary at the First Methodist Church in Athens. Local veterans group invites all residents to participate in the tribute and remembrance ceremony.
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Athens
Ala
Athens American Legion Auxiliary
Mr and Mrs Jesse Anderson Visit Chattanooga Couple
Mr and Mrs Jesse Anderson from Chattanooga were guests here during a Sunday visit.
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Jesse Anderson
Chattanooga
Limestone Man Questioned In Robbery Probe
Sheriff Ayers continues to investigate an attempted robbery at the Danville home of R. J. Meeson that wounded Danville planter and his daughter Mrs. Eura Warren. A suspect linked to Limestone County was questioned after deputies were joined by Athens and Lawrence officers.
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Eae Eeets
R. J. Meee
Danville
Stevenson
Eura Warren
Limestone County
Limestone
Athens
Lawrence
East Limestone
Flint
Robert
Fred Buford
Moulton
President Roosevelt Signs Bill Extending Securities Oversight
President Roosevelt signed a bill extending federal supervision over issuance of new securities. For the first time the government gains control of stock sales under FTC supervision. The measure, recommended by the President, advances the Roosevelt program in Congress toward final enactment.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
Opportunity Night at Princess Theatre Records Return of Winners
Past Opportunity Night winners gather at the Princess theatre for a 8:30 pm show. The program features Couch and Thomas blackface act, Huey Murphy on piano, Katherine Timberlake in song and dance, Hank Roberts with trick dance and skates, Northey Cox and Huel Murphy on saxophone and piano, Ned Gusten on French harp, Bethea Stedham with saw, June Clair Thompson in song and dance, and a guitar and song performance by Kid from Five Points.
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Princess Theatre
Couch and Thomas
Huey Murphy
Katherine Timberlake
Hank Roberts
Northey Cox
Huel Murphy
Ned Gusten
Bethea Stedham
June Clair Thompson
Kid
Business Recovery As Trade Shows Steadier Gains
Dun and Bradstreet reports this week show steadier business than any week in three years. May department store and specialty shop gains suggest volume will exceed last year's May for the first time in two years. Industrial activity rises with auto, steel, textiles, rubber, and lumber sectors, while cartelization efforts spread across many industries under the national industrial recovery act.
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet
Tion
Tennessee Valley Horse Show Garners High Praise in Decatur
The second annual Tennessee Valley Horse Show sponsored by the James Duncan Memorial circle concluded with wide acclaim from visitors and Alabama competitors. Judges included J. C. Archer of Fayetteville and Burt of Kentucky, as scores and trophies highlighted classes from stunt riding to evening programs. Local merchants and the Hartselle band contributed to a festive, competitive atmosphere attracting regional attention.
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Tennessee Valley
James Duncan Memorial Circle
W. T. Lowe
Wheeler Park
J. C. Archer
Fayetteville
South
Mr. Burt
Kentucky
Marvin Rankin
Decatur
Alabama
Glee Club Presents Varied Program At Riverside
The Woman's College Glee club of 30 voices from eight states performs at Riverside auditorium Monday night. Represented are Genin Cees from Alabama and Miss Yu Kwei Hwang from China. The program spans Madrigals, The Songs of the Hébrides, Down in the Glen, The Last Song, Take Joy Home, and Two Clocks. Many members have appeared in recitals locally and in college, with several in their third or fourth years.
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Woman's College Glee Club
Riverside Auditorium
Alabama
Genin Cees
China
Yu Kwei Hwang
the Hébrides
Down In the
Roosevelt authorizes $100 million in government bonds
President Roosevelt today authorized the board of trustees of the postal savings bank to purchase 100000000 dollars in government bonds. The move aligns with open market operations by the administration and the Federal Reserve to expand credit and ease the money market.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
The
Postal Savings Bank
Federal Reserve
Weekly Weather Outlook
Generally fair start to the week with local thundershowers in the middle or latter part. Temperatures normal to above average for the period.
Alabama official visits Decatur on Friday afternoon
J. and R. Boggan, chief inspector of the Alabama Athletic Commission, from Birmingham, toured Decatur on a brief Friday afternoon visit.
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Red) Boggan
Birmingham
Alabama Athletic Commission
Decatur
Frenzied Trading Drives Market Higher After Gold Clause Move
Heavy buying in many issues lifts prices with gains from a few cents to eight dollars on blocks of up to 25 000 shares. Cotton quotations rise as inflationary tone from gold clause repeal news fuels brisk trading and bond selling continues despite later profit taking. Wheat at Chicago climbs four cents a bushel before retreating then regains most of the advance.
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United States
Chicago
Falkville Homecoming Day Set With Big Turnout hoped
Falkville in Morgan county prepares for Home Coming Day inviting former residents and visitors to return for the annual event. Organizers expect several thousand attendees with singing groups at the high school auditorium and a generous campus meal prepared by Southern cooks.
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Falkville
Morgan County
Today's Temperature and 67-Degree Low Plan
The forecast notes a high near today with a minimum of 67 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 7 o'clock. The report emphasizes warm overnight conditions and stable temperatures through the period.
Heavy Rain Falls Noted With 1.18 Inches in 34 Hours
The weather bureau reports a prolonged 34 hour period of heavy rainfall ending with total precipitation reaching 1.18 inches. Forecasters caution of localized flooding and advise cautious travel as rain tapers off.
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Weather Bureau
Rainey Visits Decatur Briefly From Cullman
Rainey of Cullman was a visitor in Decatur yesterday for a brief time.
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As. Rainey
Cullman
Decatur
River Gauge Records 68 as Tennessee River Falls
The Tennessee River dropped to a gauge reading of 68 today. Officials monitor levels as conditions remain steady along the river.
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Tennessee
Mrs Jessie Thombs to Visit Birmingham With Daughters
Mrs Jessie Thombs and her daughters Miss Claudia Thombs plan a short visit to Birmingham. The party travels together as they look forward to the trip and related arrangements.
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Jessie Thombs
Claudia Thombs
Birmingham
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