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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1933

Page

3

Eve and Dick Face Christmas Strain in Pine Forest

Eve plans to visit family as Dick endures a harsh Pine Forest winter. She suspects infidelity as a secretary Miss McElhinny entertains him and a Christmas telegram sparks tension. Dick returns to Lake City with a cameo pin gift amid strained loyalties.

Eve Bixby’s Mrs. Penney Marya Lake City Pine Forest Kate Bayless Sporting Goods Bixby Arlene Mrs. Brooks Miss McElhinney Dorothy McElhinney Miss McElhinny

Hueys Patronage And NRA In Washington Columns

The column mocks ex War Secretary Hurley and notes Eugene Meyer owning the Post approving a memo from Meyer. Huey Long faces NRA patronage talk as unions find relief in the program. A Washington legal racket grows as ambulance chasing lawyers target codes. The tale mentions Supreme Court docket and oil wage rules.

Jon Post Patrick J. Hurley Thesnra Ginsburgh Bargeron Hurley The Post E. M Eugene Meyer Hoover Huey F D. R Huey Long Kingfish NRA Electricians Nevada District of Columbia William Howard Taft United States Supreme Court Roosevelt Washington Ickes Jefferson Caffery Cuba

Announcements for Congress in Alabama District Candidates

Baynard L. Malone of Decatur Alabama announces his candidacy for Congress in the Eighth District subject to the Democratic second primary on October 3 1933. A H Carmichael of Tuscumbia Alabama also announces for Congress in the same district under paid political advertising.

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

Ringling Circus Elephants Parade in Ornaments and Plumes

Old Tom the pilot elephant leads the Ringling Bros herd in The Durbar pageant with jeweled crowns and more than a hundred plumes. The 1933 Greatest Show on Earth features feathered trim, gem studs, zebra and camel driven carriages, and baby elephants atop Oriental tableau floats. Gala shows mark Ringling’s Golden Jubilee with two performances at 2 and 8 p.m. in Decatur, doors open an hour early.

Tom Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Howdah Durbar Decatur

Race chaos as Horst Gire leads but truck horse slows

In a muddy scene the fleet Horst Gire takes an early lead though a truck horse causes delays. The crowd waits while the horse arrives and the race continues, tensions rise as the finish line nears.

Horst Gire

Athens College Opens New Year With Record Freshman Class

Athens College marks its ninety first year as dormitories fill and enrollment climbs with the largest freshman class in school history. New officers, faculty additions, and club rush outline a busy start to the term.

Athens College E. R. Naylor Athletic Association B. D. Peck Esther Rutledge Daisy White Founders Sanders Halls Woman's Glee Club Louise McConnice Virginia Carter Grace Buchanan Ann Hutson Nannie Hobdy Franklin, Tenn Founders Hall Charlotte Mitchell Harriet May Crenshaw Miss Mitchell Curry School of Expression Boston Peabody College Nashville Athens North Carolina Greensboro Lewisburg Queens Mississippi St. Mary's Dallas Miss Crenshaw College of Music Cincinnati Madam Leschetizky Vienna Paris Berlin Edwin Hughes New York City

Leona Cates Completes Course in Athens

Miss Leona Cates completes a course in Athens during September, continuing her academic program. The report notes her progress and ongoing studies as part of local education coverage.

Athens Ala Leona Cates

Local Market Prices for Produce and Meats

Readable price list shows eggs mixed 15 17 cents per dozen and sweet potatoes at 1 to 2 cents per pound. Fresh butter 12 to 20 cents, cabbage 8 cents, carrots 40 to 60 cents per dozen for small bundles, turnips 40 cents per bushel, tomatoes 2 to 3 cents per pound, cucumbers 5 cents, various greens and onions listed. Meats include native dressed beef and hogs with prices from 5 to 86 cents per pound and poultry items such as hens fryers geese and turkeys priced per pound or by category.

Birmingham Market Prices and Shipments Report

Daily Birmingham market summary with carload hay prices for U S No 1 alfalfa and timothy, poultry and egg quotations, cotton seed price, butter fat rates, grain bids for corn oats and soy products, cattle hogs and calf prices, and notes that prices were steady or advanced slightly from yesterday. Key entities include Birmingham, U S No 1, alfalfa, timothy, corn, oats, butter fat, prime beef cows, hogs, and baby beeves.

U S Alabama Birmingham

Local Woman Becomes Jasper Telegraph Operator

A woman has completed training at the Western Union office and has been appointed operator at the Jasper Alabama office this week. She will move there at once to establish her home.

Western Union Jasper Ala

Four Athens Men Appointed Temporary Appraisers

Four Athens men were named temporary appraisers with the Federal Land Bank of New Orleans and have reported for duties in the Louisiana city. The four were assigned to assess eligible properties and support farm loan processes.

Athens Ala Federal Land Bank of New Orleans Louisiana

Move's Barber Shop: Croquignole Waves and Shampoo Pricing

Advertises 2 croquignole waves with options for finger waves in dry or wet styles. Prices listed from 3 to 10 cents for shampoo and finger wave services. Includes contact or shop name Move's Barber Shop.

MOVE

Notable Names in Local Affairs Noted

C. L. Williamson, B. T. Coffman, George L. Sherrill and Charlies King are identified as individuals linked to ongoing local matters.

C. L. Williamson B. T. Coffman George L. Sherrill Charlies King

Wrestling Fans Invited as Haeckney-Miller Bout Nears

The Haeckney Miller and Kniche London wrestling matches Tuesday evening are expected to draw an overflow crowd. Fans are urged to reach the arena early to secure seats, as seating capacity will likely be exhausted soon.

Haeckney-Miller Kniche London

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