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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1933

Page

4

Decatur Society News Reports Young Couple’s Wedding

Society notes announce the marriage of Miss Louise Bronaugh to Mr. John B. Bradford at Huntsville on Saturday afternoon. The ceremony occurred at Rev. Barnes home with few witnesses. Bradford represents the Anderson Clayton company in Florence and the couple will reside at the Negley Hotel in Florence.

Louise Bronaugh John B. Bradford Huntsville W. B. Barnes Barnes Holmes Street Methodist Church Bradford J. E. Bronaugh Madison Negley Hotel Florence Anderson- Clayton Cotton Company Mrs.Bradford Decatur

Personalities and Travel Plans Mentioned in Notices

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Curry plan a trip to Chicago Illinois starting October first. Mr. Curry will attend the American Legion national convention during the visit. Mr. and Mrs. J R Duncan and M R Jr depart Tuesday for their home in St Louis Missouri after visiting friends and relatives in Decatur. Mrs R C Nungester to return this week from Ohio where she spent the past month.

Mrs. Myron Lambert Chicago Ill Lelia Grubbs Hall Freddie Cann Miami Pla Hugh Curry Curry National Convention of the American Legion J. R. Duncan S. Louis Decatur R. C. Nungester Ohio

Forget Feuds Averages in Coal Code Talks

Senator Wagner urged employers and workers to forget feuds and back the recovery program as Appalachian coal operators object to Hugh S. Johnson's proposed NRA code. Johnson said objections and amendments are being solicited while negotiations with the United Mine Workers continue with a cooperative approach.

Washington NRA Wagner New York National Labor Board Roosevelt Hugh S. Johnson Johnson United Mine Workers

Ginners Code Will Cost Alabama Two Million

Wil Rountree, attorney for Alabama Department of Agriculture, warned at Memphis opening on the ginners code that adoption of the proposed code and marketing agreement could cost Alabama about two million dollars this year. He noted last year’s charge of three dollars and said an increase to three fifty is unwarranted.

Memphis Tenn Alabama Wil Rountree Alabama Department of Agriculture

Maine Ballots On Prohi Repeal as Nation Watches

Maine votes on a proposal to repeal prohibition drawing national attention as states including Colorado Minnesota and Maryland prepare to vote tomorrow. The century old amendment remains contentious as Maine joins twenty five other states in backing repeal.

Maine Colorado Minnesota Maryland

Verbon Lowery Visits Huntsville on Saturday

Verbon Lowery spent Saturday in Huntsville on business. Local officials did not release further details about his activities or agenda.

Huntsville Verbon Lowery

Flint resident A. J. Hamaker tours several cities

Here today A J Hamaker a prominent Flint resident was in New York City for a two week visit before continuing on a boat trip and weekend to Boston Mass. He also visited the Century of Progress Exposition and spent a week in Chicago during the trip.

A. J. Hamaker Flint New York City Enens A Boston Mass Chicago Til

Hendr ix Tells of Robbery Attempt on Road to Chicago

Clyde Hendrix president of Tennessee Valley Bank reported a bold robbery attempt while driving with his son Tom toward the American Bankers Association convention in Chicago. A car with masked occupants halted them, a pistol was shown, and a switch of cars ended the chase after a multi-vehicle pursuit.

Clyde Hendrix Tennessee Valley Bank American Bankers’ Association Chicago Association Hendrix Tom Terre Haute Ind

Citations to Delinquent 1932 Taxes Warned by Crow

Hodges Crow county tax collector expects many delinquent taxpayers to pay now to avoid extra costs from a tax sale. Citations will be sent to all delinquent 1932 tax payers as the sale date approaches. He emphasizes not wanting to seize property and notes office workers are preparing the notices.

Hodges Crow Mr. Crow

No Orders Against RFC Checks Taken

Welfare officers reported instructions from the Alabama Relief Administration to stop accepting orders against RFC checks. Decatur merchants were seen filling orders or issuing a written order against employees' checks. Headquarters in Montgomery advised discontinuing the practice due to excessive detail work.

Alabama Relief Administration Decatur Montgomery

Birthday Dinner for Beasley Brothers in Falkville

Birthday celebrations honor George W. Beasley of Florence and his brother W. F. Beasley of Falkville. A joint dinner at W. F. Beasley’s Falkville home drew 63 attendees including Decatur figures Prof. George T. Woodruff and Sheriff Bud Davis. W. F. Beasley is noted for past service in the Decatur police.

George W. Beasley Florence W. F Beasley Falkville W. & Beasley W. F. Beasley Decatur George T. Woodruff Bud Davis Morgan County

Gossett Child Dies Sunday Afternoon

Flora May Gossett a 3 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Gossett died at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon at 901 Riverview avenue Panera services were held at Moss Chapel on the south Bee Line highway with Rev J H Hill officiating Interment followed at the cemetery there with Brown in charge of arrangements The child is survived by her parents.

Flora May Gossett Claude Gossett Riverview Avenue Panera Moss Chapel Bee Line Highway J. H. Hill Brown

Ancient Clocks Offer Free Tickets for Readers

Readers submit details about their family clocks to the Daily Clock Editor by Wednesday. The oldest clocks, running or not, win two guest tickets to see Turn Back the Clock starring Lee Tracy and Mae Clarke at the Princess Theatre for two days starting Wednesday.

Daily Lee Tracy Mae Clarke Princess ‘Theatre

Theater Exhibit Promises Clock Display and Comedy

Management seeks permission for winners to show their clocks in the theatre lobby during two day picture showing. A 1933 dreamer travels to 1910, singing blues that perplexes locals. Lee Tracy stars in a new comedy about love and wacky tech. Fill coupon for guest tickets.

Lee Tracy

Balloonists Found After Week-Long Search

Sudbury Vermont reports Ward Van Orman and Frank Trotter, American balloonists, who vanished during the Bennet Cup Race, were found between Sudbury and Arbitt canyon in Northern Ontario. They were ill from hardships endured in the bush country.

Sudbury Vermont Ward van Orman Frank Trotter Arbitt Canyon Ontario

Can Sealing Schedule Dates Are Announced

Welfare offices this morning announced the can sealing schedule for District 1 listing September 11 Trinity and Means September 12 Flint and West Decatur September 13 Price ville and South Decatur September 14 Austin ville and Old Decatur and September 15 Fairview and East Decatur.

District 1 Trinity and Means Flint West Decatur Priceville South Decatur Austinville Old Decatur Fairview East Decatur

Viola Suttles Visits Decatur On Relief Work

Miss Viola Suttles of Montgomery, field representative for the Alabama Relief Administration, is in Decatur today on official business.

Viola Suttles Montgomery Alabama Relief Administration Decatur

Miss Thombs Returns From Century of Progress Exposition

Miss Inez Thombs has returned from Chicago where she attended the Century of Progress Exposition. She visited exhibits and reports on innovation and culture observed at the world fair’s midway gatherings.

Miss Thombs Inez Thombs Chicago

Britnells Spend Sunday in Huntsville

Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Britnell with children and Mrs. E. R. Britnell visited Huntsville for a Sunday outing. The trip highlights family time in the city.

Huntsville A. E. Britnell E. R. Britnell

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Miss Harris Nostess Jane Harris Archie Wallace Hill Frank Malcolm Martin Tennessee Military Institute Sweetwater Jane Malone Margaret Ann Rogers Marge Penick Jones Billy Duncan Noel Carpenter Mildred Nungester Cullman Evelyn Sarah Teague Birmingham M. R. Thomas and Family Charles Teague Ruth Banks Gadsden, Ala W. J. Duncan Mrs. Maury Shipper Marion Vickery Fanny Wallace East Lafayette Street Oscar Morrow Mrs. W. B. Morrow Frank Sutherland Ben Bloodworth Wanda Harris Kenneth Harris Old Hickory Mrs. Rayburn Neville and Daugh Ters, Jane and Sarah Trinity A. B. Markham Points Tennessee R. R. McGuire Fourth Avenue South Dorothy McCoy Norma Merriweather Clarksville, Tenn Billy Boswell University of Virginia Miss Pearl Ridgway Mildred Byars Frances Lile A. R. Campbell University, Va Mrs. C. E. Pursley Texie Edwin Mack Elam East Vine Street C. R Green Fairhope Ala W. E. Hall Flovence J. D. Reed East Moulton Street Evelyn Murphree Harris Newsom Roswell New Mexico Gene Collier Ethel Shackelford On . H.C. McRee Rene Opelika Ann McRee J. A. Cullom Shelbyville Mrs. Cullom Tommy. Woodard W. R. Nelson Hunteville Maymie Barnett Mrs. A. Bernstein New Orleans Louise Burns Tuscumbia, Als L. E. Hightower Montevallo Alabama College J. E. Hightower Paris Trancis ‘ A Kay Francis Lyle Talbot Glenda Farrell Thelma Todd Princess Universal News Athens College Tennessee Valley Liberal Arts College Frances Xavier Cabrini Italy Frances United States Crow R.F.C Beasley Brothers Gossett Miss Suttles Goidel State OF Bank Street Sam Frank & Moore Buttrey’s Ken Damas Venice Ian Panave Carolyn Ber Onio Pase
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