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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1933

Page

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Hull Quietly Builds Cuba Policy Clash In Montevideo

Washington observes Secretary Hull move to name Ernest Gruening to the American delegation in Montevideo, aiming to spur debate on Cuba. The pairing with Welles could sharpen diplomacy as Gruening serves as co delegate if confirmed.

Washington Cordell Hull House Senate Hull Ernest Gruening Cuba Montevideo Denening Tha Welles Gran San Martin de Cespedes Gruening Hall Department of sSerriculture Wallace George Peek Agriculture Department Peek Ace Honest Harold Ickes Congress New Deal Harold United States Herbert Hoover Roosevelt FP. D. R Hoover

Malone vows to answer Carmichael on Alabama West district race

Morgan county candidate Judge Baynard L. Malone, seeking the unexpired term, said Carmichael’s attacks echo old muckraking and machine politics. He spoke at 7:30 PM in Florence and predicted the allegations would rebound on Carmichael as Malone’s supporters campaign across Morgan county and neighboring counties.

Carmichael Baynard L. Malone Morgan County Florence Alabama Power Company Malone Judge Malone Decatur

Absentee Ballot Time Up Thursday for Primary

Absentee ballots for the congressional primary on October 3 must be obtained by Thursday September 28. Sheriff’s office officials say 363 requests have been made so far and ballots may be returned by election day. Requests must be in writing at the sheriff’s office due to Probate Judge B L Malone’s candidacy.

Edward B. Almon Sheriff’s Office B. L. Malone

Carmichael Will Talk Here Tonight

A. H. Carmichael of Tuscumbia will speak at the courthouse tonight at 7 30 oclock announced by R C Nungester. Plans are not final and an introducer has not been chosen. Ladies are especially invited along with the general public to hear the Tuscumbian candidate.

Ickes A. H. Carmichael Tuscumbia Congress R. C. Nungester

Economy Blamed for Color of 1943 License Tags

In Montgomery on September 27, the state tax commission ordered orange and black license tags for 1943 but a prison tag factory mix produced surplus yellow paint. The resulting tag will be a wan orange tan with black letters for the year.

Montgomery Ala State Tax Commission

Death of Decatur Resident M L Bracken at 82

Martin L Bracken 82 died after a prolonged illness at his home 718 Sixth Avenue West The funeral will be Thursday at 2 30 p m at the residence with Rev A H Nabors and Rev W F Price officiating Interment at Decatur cemetery with Brown in charge Surviving are his widow a daughter Mrs W E Roper a sister Mrs Levi Ward of Italy Texas two brothers James Bracken of Italy Texas and John Bracken of Moulton Pallbearers are Herman Vaughn Herman Stiles Frank Witt Charles Lamon J D Bush and T L Baker Born in Lawrence County he spent 45 years in Decatur and was in mercantile business a decade He was a longtime member of the Methodist church and a respected citizen of the county.

Martin L. Bracken Sixth Avenue West A. H. Nabors W. F. Price Decatur Cemetery Brown W. E. Roper Decatur Levi Ward Italy Texas James Bracken John Bracken Moulton Herman Vaughn Herman Stiles Frank Witt Charles Lamon J. D. Bush T. L. Baker Lawrence County Bracken Mercantile Business Methodist Church

Convicts Escape Multiple Times From Prison Chase

Ten armed convicts escaped a prison yard yesterday and again eluded police today. They split into three groups with one holding Sheriff Charles Neel of Corydon Indiana. A trap near Chesterton failed as officers could not overtake the fugitives. An inquiry into arms access and guard pressure is planned.

Michigan City Charles Neel Corydon Indiana Chesterton

E. W. Collier Breaks Shoulder In Accident

Decatur city clerk E. W. Collier suffered a broken shoulder in a fall at his home 710 Line Street Tuesday afternoon. He was taken to Benevolent hospital and returned home this morning in Brown's ambulance. Doctors described his condition as satisfactory and expect a complete recovery.

E. W. Collier Decatur Line Street Collier Benevolent Hospital Brown

Curry Audits City of Decatur Books by W A Curry

Memphis accountant W A Curry audits the City of Decatur books. He is a former local resident with a large Decatur clientele and makes several business trips annually to the city.

Curry City of Decatur W. A. Curry Memphis

City of Decatur to ballot Oct 31 on GH Question 31

City council sets October 31 1933 election within Decatur limits to decide if the municipality shall seek funds to acquire build or operate an electric power distributing plant possibly via RFC or other sources. Voters outside city limits but within three miles who use electricity may participate.

Alabama Municipal Ee City of Decatur R. F. C. Corporation

Allgoods Move to New West Side Address

Mr and Mrs Carl Allgood formerly of 1205 Eighth Avenue East have moved to 216 Eighth Avenue West. Mr Allgood serves as an attache in the county superintendent of education office.

Carl Allgood Eighth Avenue Allgood County Superintendent of Education

God Manifested in Three Persons Says Pettingill

Dr Pettingill at a First Baptist church revival states God is manifested in three persons Father Son and Holy Spirit. He emphasizes the Holy Spirit as a distinct person and explains the new birth as the Spirit's work in making a Christian. He notes Christians are born again and united with Christ's body at conversion.

Pettingill First Baptist Church Lord Nicodemus John Jesus Christ Christ

Simple way to purchase your 1934 auto tag in Alabama

In Montgomery on September 27 a guide explains how to obtain the 1934 automobile license tag between October 1 and November 14. Buyers must know car maker motor number weight year model and dealer. visit the courthouse tax assessor for data then pay taxes and receive slips.

Montgomery Ala

Steamboat Rensselaer Imperiled After Collision Near Albany

Two hundred passengers on the Hudson river steamboat Rensselaer faced danger after the Swedish freighter Roxena collided with it in a fog near Poughkeepsie. Four injured and a hull breach forced the vessel to be towed to a barge for disembarkation as water flooded the ship.

Poughkeepsie Rensselaer Roxena

Disease Hunger and Thirst Beset Tampico

Floods four days earlier left Tampico in ruin with 54 dead and 850 injured. Food supplies are scarce, bread wheat stocks last three days, mail service from Panuco disrupted, 5000 homeless to the southwest, and fear of further death in the Panuco district.

Tampico Panuco

Ballot Boxes Ready for Congressional Primary Dispatch

Ballot boxes for the congressional primary on October 3 are prepared and being sent to county precincts. A total of 51 boxes including the absentee box will be distributed to designated locations daily by sheriffs deputies ahead of the election.

Sheriff's Forces

Red Cross District Meeting Set in Decatur October 4

North Alabama American Red Cross holds its annual district meeting in Decatur at St. John s Episcopal church parish house starting 9 30 a m. October 4 with representatives from about forty counties. The program includes morning sessions on membership challenges and funding followed by an afternoon on Red Cross services and disaster preparedness with Frank Cashel and William Hunt among the speakers.

American Red Cross North Alabama Decatur St. John’s Episcopal Church Holt Alabama Relief Iain Now Wwimenor Hunt Eastern Area Frank Cashel Red Cross Fort Benning Columbus Col. L. E. Wilpe Colbert County William C. Hunt Newscale

Miniature Wedding Presented Again at Local Churches

The Tom Thumb wedding, first staged at Ninth Street Methodist, was repeated at Central Methodist last night before a sizable crowd. Another presentation is scheduled Friday night at Ninth Street Church.

Ninth Street Methodist Church Central Methodist Church Ninth Street Church

Ford Dealers Hold Northern Alabama Sales Meeting

Ford dealers from North Alabama gathered at the Hotel Lyons assembly room on Tuesday afternoon. Over 50 attendees from 15 dealerships in the northern region attended the business session, which opened at 2:30 and adjourned late in the day.

Ford North Alabama Lyons Assembly Room

Bank of Berry Robbery News From Alabama

Two unmasked men robbed the Bank of Berry in Berry Alabama this morning escaping with four to five thousand dollars. A posse formed quickly and pursued them with officers across western Alabama notified to help.

Berry Ala Alabama

Code Telegrams Basis for Probe in Bandit Arrest

The report notes $73 250 of Urschel ransom money found buried in a cotton patch near Coleman Texas on a farm once occupied by Bass Coleman an uncle of Kathryn wife of George Kelly. Coleman arrested as search continues for the remaining $126 750 of the ransom. Memphis attorney Langford Ramsey surrendered for questioning after his sister in law tipped officers to the Kellys.

Washington Urschel Coleman Texas Bass Coleman Kathryn George Kelly Memphis Tenn

Ring of car thieves in Alabama arraigns four leaders

Birmingham officials and federal agents disclosed an automobile theft ring operating across Alabama and nearby states. Four of 19 alleged conspirators were arraigned, namely Sherman Halton Fletcher CT Pettypool Clarence Johnson and Roy McQuire Wyatt, all on federal charges. Warrants were issued for 15 others as authorities estimate 50 cars stolen with at least 20 recovered in other states.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Sherman Halton Fletcher Pettypool Finns Clarence Johnson Roy McQuire Wyatt Jefferson County

R F C Workers Aid Mosquito Elimination Effort

Morgan county relief administration collaborates with the health department to launch a mosquito eradication campaign. Twenty five R F C workers will assist initially with drainage of ditches and low places where water stands, and the health department will implement additional control measures to curb Decaturium mosquitoes.

Morgan County Relief Administration Health Department Department of Health Decaturiu

Richard Wyatt Joins Daily Herald at Columbia

Friends of Richard Wyatt formerly of The Satie note he has moved to the Daily Herald in Columbia Tena and will report on local affairs.

Richard Wyatt The Satie Daily Herald Columbia, Tena

Also Mentioned on This Page

Drew Pearson Robert S. Allen Morgan Countian Lauderdale M. L. Bracken Ata aMed Maatine Af Tientyg Allgoods Central Baptist Probate Rata Aki Ecceiela Oost State Highway Department William Carl Hunt Hudson Triple Menace the Red Cross Thad Holt Alabama Relief Administration Ford Dealers Justice Agents R.F.C Vito Steuer
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