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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1933

Page

4

Marriage Announcement for Sarah White and Mack Prater Brothers Jr.

Society notes report the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Sarah White to Mack Prater Brothers Jr at Madison Street Methodist Church in Clarksville Tennessee on Tuesday October tenth at eight o'clock. The notice also lists numerous local social updates including illness travels and visits of residents and guests to various cities and homes.

John Talley Cunningham Sarah White Mack Prater Brothers, Jr Madison Street Methodist Church Clarksville Tennessee

Personal News From Local Families

Mr and Mrs A W Hill and Mrs N K Bitting spent Wednesday driving together. Mrs E R Spurlock of Nashville returned home after visiting her parents C E Spurlock. Miss Ellen Patterson, after a month with her brothers John and Jim Patterson, returned to Saskatchewan Canada. Mrs George Williamson Mrs B Martin and Mrs E D Whitman drove to Huntsville for a district U D C conference. Mrs H K Tankersley, formerly at Benevolent hospital, is improving and will move home early next week. W W Hinton of Corinth Mississippi, mother of Mrs L R Nash of this area.

Mary Hamilton 0. R. Johnson Louisville Ann Cooper .Gill Atlanta Mrs Ferrow Himes James Alton Brittain Jasper, Ala George Jackson Robert Stinson and Son Dallas Texas Oklahoma City Okla E. R. Spurlock Nashville,Tenn Mrs. C. E Spurlock Ellen Patterson John Patterson Jim Patterson Saskatchewan Canada George Williamson B. Martin E. D. Whitman Huntsville H. K. Tankersley Benevolent Hospital

William Powell Stars as Sleuth in Private Detective 62

William Powell returns in a Warner Bros. thrill ride at the Princess Theatre as a polished sleuth who targets domestic cases. He falls for Margaret Lindsay while pursuing a husband and wife scheme, with an able supporting cast including Arthur Hohl Gordon Westcott and Ruth Donnelly.

William Powell Princess Theatre Philo Vance Warner Bros Powell Margaret Lindsay Arthur Hohl Hogan Gordon Westcott James Bell Hophead Whitey Ruth Donnelly Amy Sheila Terry Natalie Moorhead Mrs. Burns

Happiest Man In World on Way Home

A devotional discussion explores election and free will, affirming both as truth. The speaker praises God’s work in salvation, the certainty of being called, and the joy of future dwelling in God’s courts. He cites Romans 8 29 Psalm 26 8 12 and Psalm 27 4 in faith statements.

Christ

Police Prepare for Circus Day in Decatur

Police will enforce no parking on Moulton street from the railroad to Fourth avenue for Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey’s visit. Traffic duty will be heavy as equipment unloads and the tent city is pitched near the Finley property. Officials expect a large crowd and urge order.

Moulton Street Fourth Avenue C. M. Besbee Finley Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Decatur

Vessel Towed In Harbor at Mobile

A fishing smack named Leo G was towed into Mobile harbor by the coast guard cutter Walcott after being hit by a hurricane on September 22 off the Mexican coast. Captain A Holgerson reported two crewmen, John Faircloth and Andrew Carlson, both of Mobile, were lost at sea while a third crew member was rescued when he was swept overboard but saved by boom tackle.

Mobile Ala Leo G Mobile Harbor Coast Guard Walcott A. Holgerson John Faircloth Andrew Carlson

Voice of the People Readers Letter Fragment

A reader letter fragment from The Daily discusses limits on tenor and tone for editorials and the idea of a more restrained voice in public columns. The text is incomplete and conveys a call for tighter editorial bounds.

The Condition of Morgan County Schools and a Congressional Campaign Letter

Two readable pieces: one urging Morgan County to fund and extend school terms through state action or local taxes, stressing pay and funding gaps and urging civic groups to push for a special legislative session. The second is a constituent letter defending B L Malone in a race for the Eighth District, questioning Courtland voting patterns and local endorsements of Carmichael, urging readers to support Malone.

Morgan County County Board of Education American Legion B. L. Malone Eighth Congressional District Alabama Courtland Power Company Prea Malone Peoples C. H. Arrington

Carmichael Speech Draws Crowd in Decatur

The Decatur crowd gathered to hear Carmichael and discuss accusations against the Alabama Power man. Some speakers claimed bold plans, while Malone appeared uncertain and unsure of the details.

Carmichael Decatur Alabama Malone

Carmichael Claims Power Lobby Ties As He Seeks Congress

In a public statement, Carmichael recounts defeating a power company lobby and mocks rivals while outlining his platform. He says he will pursue Congress with legal experience and vows to win Morgan County support for his Washington bid next January.

Mr. Carmichael Power Company Tom Martin Perry Turner To & Frazile Congress Alabama McDuffey Hughes Bankhead Malone Alabama Power Company Alabama Power Carmichael Charles Eyster Garner Pride Judge Malone Talks

Ford to Operate Five Days a Week

Ford Motor Co officials announced a five day 40 hour week with a complete monthly shutdown to average 35 hours under NRA code not signed by Ford. They declined comment on Chester Pa plant closure and knew nothing of a 500 worker sympathy walkout at Edgewater N J plant.

Detroit Mich Ford Motor Company Today NRA Ford Ford Assembly Chester Edgewater N. J

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