Governor Miller Couriers Quiet Ride Beyond Women’s College
The governor rides Dan along a rarely used dirt road beyond the Woman's College, enjoying farm views near his Wilcox County land. He weighs 149 pounds more than five eleven and a half feet tall, reads the Bible aloud at breakfast, and sometimes joins Montgomery’s Riding Academy crowd for a canter by the Country club.
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Montgomery's
Riding Academy
Society
Country Club
Governor’s Mansion
Slayer of Baber Awaiting Bail After Preliminary Ended
Clarence Worley remained in Morgan county jail awaiting bond set at 4500 dollars after a preliminary hearing in Decatur city hall. Worley testified he shot Ross Baber to save his life claiming Baker had threatened him and he tried to reenter the Lee Worley cafe on LaFayette Street. The case heads to the grand jury for possible indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Worley
Justice Bailey
Ross Baber
Morgan County
Décatur
Worley
Baker
Lee Worley
LaFayette Street
Grand Jury
Dreams Come True Play At Southside Baptist Church
A play titled Dreams Come True will be presented Sunday evening at the Southside Baptist church. The event offers special appeal to parents and invites the public to attend.
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Southside Baptist Church
Funeral Service for James Harry Pride 67
Funeral services were held today at 1 30 p m for James Harry Pride aged 67 who died suddenly Friday after influenza illness The service was at his residence 449 Grant street conducted by Rev E N Hart and Rev A H Nabors The cortege then moved to Madison Alabama for interment with Brown directing Pallbearers were William Russell James Coutsas Carlisle Blackwell Harold Carter J H Stone and H L Thornton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Harry
Grant Street
E.N. Hart
A. H. Nabors
Madison
Ala
Brown
William Russell
James Coutsas
Carlisle Blackwell
Harold Carter
J. H. Stone
H. L. Thornton
Weather Outlook for Central and East Gulf States
Associated Press reports a partly cloudy start to the week with rising temperatures, possible rain midweek, then generally fair but cooler conditions later.
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Associated Press
Central
East Gulf States
River Levels Fall as Gauge Reads Forty-Four Feet
The Tennessee river is dropping with the latest gauge showing 44 feet at seven o'clock. Local authorities monitor the stream for potential flooding and safety concerns along nearby shores and roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Decatur Charity Council Launches Annual Campaign
The Decatur Charity Council begins its yearly drive with a $5,000 goal. The campaign emphasizes the council’s critical budget needs and urges early support to aid local families facing food, fuel, and clothing shortages. The Daily urges Decatur residents to fulfill their duty and help drive away the wolf of want.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Charity Council
Goa
Decatur
the Daily
Body of Woman Found in Cistern in Rear of Home
Nov. 19 report states a woman was found dead in a cistern at the rear of a home on one acre. Witnesses described initial theories including an alleged kidnapping by a youth and a possible homicide, but details remained tentative as investigators pursued leads.
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One Acres
Sacaes
Frank Jordan
Lillian Henry
Going to Athens This Afternoon
J. W. Clapton head of the agricultural committee and Roland H. Gray secretary of the Chamber of Commerce are in Athens this afternoon for a farmers meeting to study possible gains in livestock production and the chance of a livestock loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Clapton
Chamber of Commerce
Roland H. Gray
Athens
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
National Chief to Attend D A V Convention in Alabama
William Conley of Cincinnati national commander of the Disabled American Veterans will attend the Alabama state convention in Birmingham in November 1920. He spoke before Birmingham Chapter No 4 as a prelude with Fred A. Gibson national committeeman for Mississippi Louisiana and Alabama also on the program to perfect the state department.
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Birmingham
William Conley
Cincinnati
Montgomery Branch Opens for Regional Agricultural Credit Corp
The Montgomery branch of the Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation for the Fifth district is now open at 230 Commerce Street Montgomery Alabama. The lender offers livestock and seasonal crop production loans with adequate security. Interest rate is per cent and loan terms capped at 12 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation For the
Fifth District
Commerce Street
Ala
Reverend Rogers to Preach at St John's Church Sunday
Dr. Rogers heads a Virginia home for over fifteen years serving more than six hundred boys with home like training. He and his wife are beloved by all alumni, who keep in touch as they seek work. The public is invited to St John’s Church Sunday morning to hear Dr. Lile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Rogers
F. F Tidwell
Henry Lile
Decatur
D. P. Lile
Trinity
Ala
St. John's Church
Dr. Lile
Thanksgiving Service at Ninth Street Methodist Church
Thanks Service Sunday evening features a pageant titled Tommy and Ann are Thankful directed by Mrs. M. Tyndal, followed by a sermon on Possessions by Rev. C. M. Tyndal. Music directed by Miss Flora Howell and A. G. Jones. Morning budget presentation and pledge drive by the board of stewards. Friday night church dinner with program by the Young Peoples Department.
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Ninth Street Methodist Church
Tommy
Ann
M. Tyndal
C. M. Tyndal
Flora Howell
A. G. Jones
Board of Stewards
Young Peoples Department
Regular Dividends Declared By Alabama Power Company
The Alabama Power Company Board declares regular quarterly dividends on its preferred stock. Seven and six dollar stock holders of record December 15, 1932 will be paid January 2, 1933. Five dollar stock holders of record January 15, 1933 will be paid February 1, 1933. Total dividends about $858,000. Checks mailed December 31, 1932 and January 31, 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bramincham
Ala
Alabama Power Company
Robber suspect jailed as probe continues in Belle Mina raid
A man identifying as W. A. Connell of Ensley is held in Morgan county jail while officers pursue the Belle Mina bank robbery case. About $56 in pennies and $8 in other small change were taken from an outer safe wall. Connell has been uncommunicative and denies involvement. Bob Bibb spotted the robbers who fled toward Decatur, with officers later losing a suspected bandit car near Cullman. Connell will be questioned again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Connell
Ensley
Morgan County
Belle Mina
Connell
Bob Bibb
South Limestone
Decatur
Cullman
Curb Market Sale Par for Saturday in Decatur
Curb market sales held at the usual Saturday peak in Decatur with brisk activity. Cold weather may reduce varieties of farm products, but residents continue to receive foods grown in spring months.
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Decatur
Great Convention Expected at Morgan County Singing Meet
Sim Brown of Falkville announced the Morgan County Singing Convention will be held in Falkville in early January. He told Decatur on his business trip that the gathering will be a great convention and a large pot will be placed in the little one.
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Falkville
Morgan County
Sim Brown
Decatur
Mr. Brown
All Day Singing at Princess Promises Big Crowd
All day singing at the Princess theatre on Sunday is expected to draw 2,000 plus visitors from Alabama. The event runs 10 am to 4 pm with a lunch break, featuring numerous quartets and groups including Collier, Higgins, Malone, Rowe, Hyatt, Wright and many more from Albertville, Boaz, Arab, Huntsville, Gadsden, Athens and Lawrenceburg.
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Princess
The
Princess Theatre
Alabama
J. A. Collier
Albertville
W. Lee Higgins
Boaz
G. W. Malone
H. E. Bowen
Horton
Homer Hill
Homer Bagwell
L. L. Rowe and Daughter
Huntsville
N. M. Rowe
Union Grove
Ottis Hyatt
H. A. Wright
G. C. Helms
Rt. 5
G. C. Williams
P.T. Robinson
Gadsden
Rufus Stewart
G. C. Denham
Homer Woodard
Cullman
W. O. Cooper
Crane Hill
L. C. Wk. Greuiin
Means
Athens
Roy Florence
G. H. Vaughn
Seemeesburg
Tenn
G.T. Speer
Lawrenceburg
Plumer Heat
Rev Stedham Leaves Moulton Heights for Valley Head
Reverend M V Stedham pastor of Moulton Heights Baptist resigns to accept a new posting as pastor of the Baptist church at Valley Head Alabama. His departure is met with warm wishes from numerous friends who praise his service and foresee success in his new field.
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M. V. Stedham
Moulton Heights
Baptist Church
Valley Head
Ala
Stedham
50 Per Cent Tag Purchases Made In Morgan County
Tag sales to automobile owners in Morgan county are estimated to be about 50 percent off this year. Local officials cite many delinquents being cited as part of the collection efforts.
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Morgan County
Toy Balloons Released By Central High Fraternity
Central High school Lambda Pi Sigma initiates a balloon release with ten coal gas balloons carrying cards to finders. One balloon spotted near Walton Kentucky by Aferkirk. the journey reaches Decatur Alabama. Gordon Pearce of Central High holds a balloon as the event travels from Alabama toward Kentucky.
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Lambda Pi Signa Fraternity
Central High School
Boone County
Walton
Kentucky
Decatur
Woman Claiming Kidnapper Abducted Her Near Gore
A young woman calling herself Eula Wooster from Jackson Mississippi says two men kidnapped her on streets in Winchester and drove off before abandoning her near Gore. She told a filling station proprietor she had been bound and gagged, and police received the report late last night.
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Winchester
Eula Wooster
Jackson
Miss
Gore
Cabinet Convenes to Cut Federal Budget for 1930s
After an extraordinary cabinet session called by President Hoover, officials concluded cutting the federal budget would be difficult. The briefing noted the plan aims to lower expenditures from the prior year's $4,135,000,000 as cabinet members left after nearly two hours of talks.
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Washington
Hoover
Seascout Ship Explorer Holds Friday Meeting
A Seascout Ship Explorer meeting was held Friday night at Westminster Presbyterian church. Patrols presented a delightful program and members were urged to attend next meeting and be prepared to pass tests.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Keep Automobiles Running Regardless
Athens Alabama reports a steady car license activity despite the depression with 750 A tags 310 B tags 7 C tags and 146 truck tags issued in the county continuing similar totals to 1931.
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Athens
Ala
Lutherans to Hold Thursday Thanksgiving Service
St. Pauls Lutheran church will hold a Thanksgiving service Thursday at 8:00 a.m. The morning time replaces last years night service. Members, friends and visitors are invited to attend.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Rogers Gets a Vote For the Presidency
In Limestone county Alabama on November 19 Will Rogers received one vote for President in the official count. The only other candidates with votes besides Hoover and Roosevelt were Thomas the Socialist with five votes and one voter who initially sought Eddie Cantor but cast a straight Democratic ballot.
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Athens
Ala
Will Rogers
Limestone County
Hoover
Roosevelt
Thomas
Eddie Cantor
Cantor
Livestock Meeting Aims to Grow Farm Profits
Limestone county farmers gather at the courthouse Saturday for a meeting called by County Agent J. T. Belue to boost livestock. Belue notes only 27 percent of local income comes from livestock and urges at least half from this source.
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Athens
Ala
Limestone County
Court House
J. T. Belue
Belue
Colonel Robbins Found in Whittier After Nationwide Search
Colonel Robbins the prohibition crusader was located in Whittier North Carolina after two federal prohibition agents spotted a photo of him in an Atlanta paper. Identification by Dreier confirmed his identity exposing rumors of bootleggers or Russian imperialists. He had vanished in September while en route to a White House conference with President Hoover.
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Asheville
Robbins
New York
Associated Press
Whittier
Rogers
Federal Prohibition Department
Charles Branton
Ray Bigges
Robins
Atlanta
Washington
Kanipe
Colonel Robins
Dreier
White House
Hoover
Price Dips Slightly as Cotton Futures Edge Up
The cotton price eased today with New York December futures up about 12 points at the close. Middling cotton sold here at 5.90, ten points below Friday's market, though the week overall remained fairly steady.
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New York
Weather Readings Show 41/34 As 24 Hour Range
The weather bureau reports a maximum temperature of 41 and a minimum of 34 for the 24 hour period ending at seven o'clock.
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the Weather Bureau Today
Bassett Accepts Position With Alabama Power Company
Truman Bassett of 1312 5th Avenue South has moved to Montgomery to start work with the Alabama Power Company. Mrs. Bassett and their child remain at the original home for the time being.
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Truman Bassett
5Th Avenue South
Montgomery
Alabama Power Company
Alabama Brick & Tile Co. Opens Briefly in Town
Information released today indicates the Alabama Brick and Tile Company operated for about thirty days before stopping. No further details on causes or future plans were provided.
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Alabama Brick & Tile Co
Sudden Weather Change Prompted Freeze Warning
The weather unexpectedly shifted this afternoon with no freeze forecast. The latest report from the weather bureau indicates freezing temperatures for tonight.
Oldest Timepiece Owned By Preacher Set to Run
A Plymouth England timepiece dated 1595 is described as in excellent preservation and still running. Reverend Quinton notes the watch features cement on wood and ivory inlays with cog-wheels carved from a single piece. it is listed among his collection.
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Plymouth
England
Rev. Quinton
Cold Wave Drives Temperatures Down Across Alabama
Birmingham dispatch reports temperatures dropping to near freezing with winds rising as a cold wave spreads from the northwest. Skies cleared by noon but the South faces continued chill with milder coastal readings tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Marengo Planter II Found Dead at Home
Marengo County planter was found dead today in his home from a gunshot wound officers labeled personal safety related. Family members said he had been worrying over business matters for some time.
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Birmingham
Ala
W. G. Allen
Pao Marengo County
Allen
Box supper promises roast turkey to ugliest man
Rural Grove school hosts a Wednesday evening box supper on November 23 at 7 30 pm. The event features a roast turkey and loaf of bread as awards for the ugliest man with a humorous note to participants.
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Rural Grove School
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Cain Street
Hunt
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Rev
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Marengo
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