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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1933

Page

4

Society Invitations and Club Meetings Show Festive Fall

Local society notes recount invitations to Chrysanthemum show events at the Municipal Market on November 2 and 9. Silk Stocking Club hosts D. S. Echols, with Helen Bosworth and F. B. Hunt as guests, plus a Halloween party for Beverly Hodges. The Junior Berean Club, Saturday Club, and Zeromen Club meet with reports from city committees and Bible study plans.

Decaturey Club Cratahams Britnell Elizabeth Davis City Federation Irvin Mitchell James E. King

Social notes announce departures and visits around town

Mr and Mrs Woolsey Finnell Jr plan to move to Sheffield. Charlie and Charles Greer visit Dr H D Greer. M P Brothers Jr and family at Cornelian court. Dr Redding Emens ill in Nashville with family by his side. Frank and Redding Emens also attend Vanderbilt Hospital. Ella MacNeill from Falkville visits Mrs C D Patterson. Mrs R L Stephenson returns from Birmingham. Mrs Charles Emens of Trinity visits Mrs Melvin Hutson. Lelia Grubbs Hall and Minnie Lambert visit J A Cullom in Shelbyville. E M Chenault and two children travel Friday to Miami to visit her mother.

Frank Emens Redding Emens Nashville Tenn Vanderbilt Hospital Lelia Grubbs Hall Minnie Lambert Shelbyville, Tenn J. A. Cullom E. M. Chenault J. W. Blair Miami Fla

Captain Hartley Lecture Postponed at Carnegie Library

Captain Hartley's lecture scheduled for Monday at the Carnegie library has been postponed due to his illness. The new date will be announced later.

Captain Hartley Carnegie Library Hartley

Students Parade in Decatur Area for Huntsville Game

A large crowd of Decatur high school students paraded the business districts shortly before noon. Some marched while others rode in decorated cars bearing banners urging defeat of Huntsville in the annual gridiron clash today.

Decatur High School Huntsville

Samuel J. Kyle Dies at 85 in Falkville Area

Samuel J. Kyle, 85, died at 7 a.m. at his residence on Falkville Route 1. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W. D. Fields of Decature and Mrs. William Owen of near Falkville, and two sons, Richard and Thomas. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at Moss Chapel with Rev. Jesse Culver officiating. interment in Moss Chapel Cemetery, Priest directing.

Samuel J. Kyle Falkville W. D. Fields Decature William Owen Richard Thomas Jesse Culver Moss Chapel

Town store slashes prices before owner’s Wednesday departure

The old store owner declares he is leaving town Wednesday and will sell out everything to the end of the month. He advertises unusually low prices on food and goods, claiming no other shop can match the bargains.

Missionary Address Details Indian Child Rescue Story

A missionary event recounts rescuing a four pound Indian infant named Domingo adopted by the Reifsnyders after the child’s mother died. Rev. Glenn V. Tingley discusses hope in Christ and urges Christians to win others. A slideshow on India’s life and missionary work follows with further remarks by Rev. Tingley.

Reifsnyders Lord Jesus Christ Rev Tingley Jesus Christ H. V. Andrews India China

Toe for gold is raised again

Washington news reports the Treasury announced a price of 31.76 dollars an ounce for newly mined gold purchases by Reconstruction Corporation, up 22 cents from yesterday and 66 cents above London quotes. Roosevelt administration officials decline to reveal the pricing formula used.

Washington Reconstruction Corporation Treasury London Roosevelt

Cooper, Wells & Company Oppose Municipal Power Takeover

Decatur Alabama October 24 1933 Cooper Wells Company owners Frank Yaney state firm opposition to municipal ownership of Decatur power and light. They emphasize they have not lost power in six years and note sending copies to John Patterson and Tom Johnson to inform them of their stance.

Decatur Ala Decatur Daily Cooper, Wells & Company Frank Yaney Alabama Mr. Yaney Power and Light Company

Cudahy opens new Decatur branch in Alabama

The Cudahy Packing Company announces a Decatur Alabama branch on East Street to supply Decatur and surrounding trade with a full line of provisions. The Memphis district will oversee distribution with plants in Vicksburg Alexandria Shreveport Monroe and New Orleans and broader international links.

Qudahy An Or Alabama E Streets Decatur Cudahy Packing Company Memphis South Omaha Nebraska Michael Edward Cudhay Kansas City Sioux City Wichita St. Paul Salt Lake San Diego Los Angeles Central West United States Europe Central and South America West Indies E. A. Cudahy City Vicksburg Alexandria Shreveport Monroe New Orleans Mississippi Valley

Air Marker for Decatur Planned by Legion

The Decatur post of the American Legion plans an air marker for the area. Proposals include repainting existing roof markers or building a new one possibly on Valley Country Club’s longest fairway. Major Sumpter Smith supported the club site as helpful for guiding flyers along the railroad and Bee Line highway.

Decatur American Legion Valley Country Club Legion Major Sumpter Smith Bee Line

Picketers Clash With Bath Mill Workers

State highway police used tear gas to disperse a picket line at the Bath mill of the Loring chain as textile workers strike in Augusta, Georgia. J. W. Sellers, Bath mill foreman, was hit by a brick and taken to Augusta hospital in serious condition. two picketers suffered head injuries.

Bath 8. C Bath Mill Loring Chain Augusta J. W. Sellers Augusta Hospital

Picnic For Central Baptist Junior Choir Members

Junior choir members of Central Baptist church will gather for a picnic supper this evening. All members are asked to meet at the church at 6:30 and bring their lunch.

Central Baptist Church

Rules for Obtaining Cotton Loans From Crop Production Office

A, B, and C apply to cotton commodity loans at 8 and 10 cents per pound. Borrowers must list the Crop Production Loan Office as lienholder to protect the loan, avoid liability, and ensure a waiver of lien when proceeds are applied. Field rep W. H. Gregory in Hartselle, Alabama will sign waivers on payment. lenders urged to check for free-of-liens cotton and consult the office to prevent disputes.

Crop Production Loan Office W. H. Gregory Hartselle Ala Hewitt

Dr Phillip P Jacobs to Speak on Tuberculosis Prevention

Dr Phillip P Jacobs director of publications and extension work at the National Tuberculosis Association will address a gathering in the Lyons hotel assembly room Saturday at 3 pm. The talk invites all interested in tuberculosis control and a number of Cullman residents will attend.

Phillip P. Jacobs National Tuberculosis Association Lyons Hotel Dr. Jacobs Syracuse New York Binghamton Syracuse University Drew Theological Seminary Columbia University Jacobs Denmark Dannebreg Jacobse of the Outdoor Life

Drawing for FREX PER MANENT at Moye's Shop

A drawing for the FREX PER MANENT will take place Saturday at four o'clock in the afternoon at Moye's Shop on Second Ave. Attendants are invited to attend this event.

Moye Second Ave Adv

Code enforcement and NRA leaders outline self governance

NRA officials claim industries will be helped to self govern if they show capacity and responsibility. Gen Hugh Johnson assigns Gen Thus Hammond to organize enforcement guidance, arguing that existing trade associations are strong enough to enforce the codes after four months of experience.

Washington NRA Hugh 8 Johnson H. Hammond

Business Meeting Called For Tonight at Central Baptist Church

A business meeting will be convened tonight at the Central Baptist church. The call states that business of importance will be discussed and the meeting will open at 7:30 o clock.

Removed to Home for Mrs. M. L. Carter

Mrs. M. L. Carter was moved from Benevolent hospital to her sister Mrs. J. B. McBride's home this morning via Priest's ambulance after treatment there.

M. L. Carter Priest’s Ambulance Benevolent Hospital J. B. McBride

Also Mentioned on This Page

Weiner Ann Johnson Mrs. Hodges Davis Hodges Beverly Ben Britnell Maureen Bobbitt W. E. Steed Trinity Road George Lawrence A. W. Hill E. D. Bailey Mrs. Kelley Zeromen N. L. Kelley J. H. Brannum Christine Jones W. P. Baugh W. H. Win Woolsey Finnell, Jr Sheffield Charlie Greer Birmingham Charles W. Greer Sylacauga H. D. Greer Mrs. Greer Ella MacNeill C. D. Patterson R. L. Stephenson Charles Emens Trinity Melvin Hutson Guidel’s New Tweed Sports Brown NAVY Wohl’s K. C Stres George Washingtonteed Granu Voice OF THE People John Patterson Tom Johnson Cooper, Wells & Company N Lahr Frank G. Yaney Cudahy Brick Metz Clem & Scott Beauty Parlor Wohl’s Department Store Suede —Pumps Blair —Kid —Ties Princess Nancy Carroll Frank Morgan Paul Lukas Gloria Stuart Jim
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