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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1933

Page

3

Eve Faces Long Separation and Moral Tests in Lake City

Eve endures Dick's departure to supervise hospital construction in the East. She battles grief, doubts, and social pressure while managing a new advertising assignment, facing a flirtatious salesman and a sly colleague. A gypsy reading foreshadows treachery and danger to her happiness.

Mons Eve Lake City Arlene Mona Kenny Cleopatra Helen of Troy Reece

No Rainfall Reported in 24 Hours by Weather Bureau

The weather bureau reported no rainfall during the past 24-hour period. Hydrologic outlook remains dry with no precipitation expected soon.

Weather Bureau

Temperature Records Show Hot 24 Hour Span

The period saw temperatures range from a high of 96 to a low of 71 degrees.

Announcements for Congress from Alabama candidates

Two candidates Baynard L. Malone of Decatur and A H Carmichael of Tuscumbia announce their runs for U S representative in the Eighth District with polling set for October 3 1933 in the Democratic second primary. Both seek voter support and acknowledge paid political advertising.

Congress Eighth Baynard L. Malone Decatur Alabamia Ala A H. Carmichael Tuscumbia Alabama

Moulton W C T U Reopens Meetings Sets Monthly Schedule

The Moulton Alabama Women’s Christian Temperance Union resumed Thursday gatherings with the largest turnout since formation. Meetings move to the second Thursday of each month at 3 PM at the local Baptist Church. Mrs Ed Delashaw presided with devotions by Mrs Delashaw. Topic was Intemperance As a Cause of Accidents discussed by several members. New officers elected: President Mrs Ed Delashaw. vice presidents Mrs O E Kirby Mrs A W Walker Earl M Hodson and Mrs OL Judy. Secretary Mrs George Caraway. Press Reporter Miss Mary B Pickrel.

Moulton Ala Moulton Women's Christian Temperance Union O. L Judy Ed Delashaw R. P. Irwin O. Kirby O. L. Judy Mary B. Pickrel O. E. Kirby A.W. Walker Earl M. Hodson OL. Judy George Caraway

Price List of Fresh Produce and Meats

A historical price listing shows eggs and mixed eggs priced 15 to 16 cents per dozen, sweet potatoes at 1 to 2 cents per pound, and fresh country butter at 12 to 20 cents per pound. It lists Irish potatoes at 2.00 to 3.25 dollars per 100 pounds, various turnip prices, greens, kale, cabbage, carrots, fruits, and meats with cents and per unit measurements.

Welfare board member visits Moulton for R. F. C. work

Mrs. T. P. Lee from the state board of child welfare spent Wednesday evening and Thursday forenoon in Lawrence county. The visit focused on R. F. C. work directed by Mrs. Elizabeth Kindig and her field staff, following the resignation of Miss Mary Clyde Garner who left to handle similar duties in Choctaw county.

Moulton Ala T. P. Lee State Board of Child Welfare Lawrence County Elizabeth Kindig Kindig Mary Clyde Garner Choctaw County

Westminster League Outing At Crystal Plunge

The Westminster League held a church social this week with about twenty young people. They met at the church, swam at Crystal Plunge, then had a campfire and a hot dog roast chaperoned by Mrs. Cliff Penney and Rev. E. N. Hart.

Westminster League Crystal Plunge Cliff Penney E. N. Hart

Satirical notes on trends and trivia from the era

A collection of wry observations by a columnist noting married women's worry, Cuba's president, poultry taxes in China, beer expo in Cleveland, and fashion shifts. The tone blends humor with social commentary and light critique of contemporary quirks.

Negro High School Will Open Monday

Opening exercises are scheduled for Monday morning September 18 at 9 o'clock. Rev. P. R. Shy, pastor of Garner's Memorial church of Decatur, will deliver the principal address. Patrons and friends of education are invited to attend.

Negro High School P. R. Shy Garner's Memorial Church Decatur Friends of Education

Old Hickory and Notions of City Size Across Regions

Andrew Jackson nicknamed Old Hickory is cited. A reference notes the whipping post used in Delaware. A claim states Los Angeles is America’s largest city by area.

Andrew Jackson Delaware Los Angeles America

Birmingham Market Prices and Shipments Report

Today’s Birmingham market lists carload prices for hay grain and livestock. Hay includes U S No 1 Johnson and Timothy with firm quotations. poultry and eggs show steady prices. grain in bulk delivered with oats and corn steady. butter fat unchanged. Cattle and hogs feature mixed prime and common grades with steady or slightly varied values and overall fair demand.

U. S Johnson Timothy Birmingham

O'Brien Supported By Tammany Tiger

In New York City amid financial strains and internal party strife Tammany Hall braces for Tuesday's Democratic primary backing Mayor John P. O'Brien. The machine avoids direct clashes with opponents and hopes to marshal votes to counter independent candidates Loring M. Black and Jerome G. Ambro while dealing with booster boos from Stock Exchange NRA paraders and past fight-related boos.

New York Tammany Hall John P. O'Brien O'Brien Tammany Loring M. Black Jerome G. Ambro O’brien Stock Exchange Nra Tammany R¢Ders

Murder Charges In Angola Prison Riot

In Baton Rouge eight surviving rioters were formally charged with murder related to the Angola penitent farm riot that left seven dead. Eunice McDine also known as Marian Russell of New Orleans was named in connection with the case.

Baton Rouge Angola Pena Farm Eunice McDine Marian Russell New

Prisoner’s common law wife sued as accessory in capital offense

Orleans, common law wife of a mutineer, admitted smuggling a pistol into the prison two months ago and was sued as an accessory to a capital offense. Her husband James A. Russell of Akron Ohio, jailed for a New Orleans bank robbery, was among three fugitives killed Wednesday at Marksville after a three day pursuit by possemen.

Improving Miss Lois Barnes After Operation at Highland Ave

Miss Lois Barnes is improving at the Inglenook home of Mrs. W R McCown following an operation at Highland Avenue Baptist Hospital on Monday.

Lois Barnes Highland Avenue Baptist Hospital W. R. McCown Inglenook

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Ort Mrs. Brooks Bridge Miss McElhinney Barnes Bixby’s Mona Allen Mr. Kenny Elm Street MOVE the Commercial Printing Dept White House President Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt Ellen Emmet Rand Salisbury Conn Moulton WC Decatur Chamber of Commerce Cuba China Cleveland NEA Service, Inc Inswers Williams Trwillians Tammany Tiger Scheaffer’s Dillehay Sheaffer Dillehay Brothers Grant ST Family Bread Twin City Albany Lodge A. F A. M
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