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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1935
Page
4
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Decatur hosts the Fortieth Annual Convention of the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs with a formal address by Mary Stewart. The piece praises constructive work, culture, and the impact of the federation across homes, schools, and arts in Alabama. It notes Decatur as a welcoming host and reflects on regional pride and educational progress. It also includes passages honoring Robert E. Lee and a discussion of memorials for General Grant in Washington.
Congressman Hamilton Fish Jr of New York delivers remarks in the House urging an end to lingering enmity from the Civil War. He calls for a united nation with common interests and a solid front to uphold republican ideals against internal threats.
The article argues Roosevelt prefers prudent use of the 4.88 billion appropriation for construction, with repayment prospects. It highlights Morgan County proposing 2.5 million in projects for Haristselle, Falkville, Decatur, and the Chamber of Commerce, and questions the ability of local governments to repay. It notes county debt around 700 thousand and Decatur’s finances.
Arthur Brisbane surveys threats to democracy from dust storms and drought, reviews Townsend Plan funding appeal, notes France Russia pact and British noninvolvement. He warns of global tensions, new aerial fleets, and the fragile balance that could shape future war probabilities.
Four-H Clubs across the county select delegates for the Auburn Alabama short course on May 28. From City Club Cynthia Glenn and Margaret Hill of Decatur join others to be chosen this week from remaining clubs. The goal is one to two girls from each 4-H Club.
Columbus officials report Fireman A. J. Linden lost his pants while fighting a blaze. The city council approved a $10.95 reimbursement but Mayor Henry W. Worley vetoed the appropriation, warning it could set a troublesome precedent.
The speakers argue that borrowing will be repaid through self-liquidation and that no large funds will be spent merely for spending's sake. They stress prudent use of money and eventual repayment by responsible actions.
Logan Clendening summarizes six core dietary concepts from Dr Henry Sherman. Energy from starches sugars fats and proteins. proteins supply amino acids for tissue building with excess energy. Minerals iron calcium phosphorus iodine and salt essential. Vitamins required for full health and interrelations among nutrients. The whole body’s nutritional reactions drive health beyond individual parts.
Senate debates an anti lynching bill and yesterday defeated renewed efforts to thwart it. House debates an omnibus banking bill while the Merchant Marine committee opens hearings on ship subsidy legislation. Labor committee approved Wagner labor relations bill and began debating the omnibus banking measure.
Field Supervisor J C Howell of the emergency crop and seed loan office in Memphis says seed loan applications are now being received by the Morgan County Loan Committee. Office locations include the county agent's office in Hartselle and Mr Lamar Penney's Depatur office. All applicants can be served promptly.
Evans, director of a male chorus in Tulsa, says cowboy chaps and 10 gallon hats are scarce in Oklahoma. He has searched for 60 cowboy outfits without success for the May 6 program.
A lighthearted domestic vignette contrasts a hopeful wish to ease gloom with jokes about appearances and money. A husband and wife spar over in laws and infidelity while a business college head touts accuracy in shorthand and typewriting, noting six marriages among last year’s graduates.
A fragment of a humorous page contrasts taxation complaints with quips about divorce, Scout bugles, and a dialogue about fish prices. The dialogue includes jokes about Irish stereotypes and a pessimist who anticipates trouble.
A small boy records a birthday air gun gift and days of snow hindering hunting. Feb 27 notes a shooting at Grandma and shifts to reflections on honesty and a political scene where a constituent and senator interactions unfold, with a cryptic remark on photographing.
Walter Winchell On Broadway headlines and gossip column items mix. The piece names Eugene O Neill Greta Maren Con Conrad Oswald Garrison Villard Jock and Charlie’s and a parade of show business figures with varied anecdotes and quips from New York society.
A collage of entertainment items notes Mrs Gifford Pinchot leading strikers, rioting, and gendarmes. It mentions Dorothy Parker songs with Ralph Rainger, The Famous Door, Louis Prima, Jack Price, barroom tales, burlesque nudity, and contracts. Also covers card trick profits from coin flips and figures Nick the Greek and Sam Boston in betting schemes.
In the East 50s a penthouse tenants faced lease cancellation when a baby was anticipated. The residents, dubbed as child friendly by neighbors, were forced to relinquish their lease as changes touched their family plans. The Lee Kids and Leon Janney are referenced as local child stars of their era.
A brief radio item reports that the event or broadcast succeeded with the crab ber referenced as part of the segment. The readable fragments indicate audience engagement and a concise wrap up of the broadcast outcome.
Fragmentary note records a grim saying about divine justice and human labor, with obscured phrases implying ongoing effort and caution. The text centers on fate and accountability without clear names or dates.
Detective Chief James A. Pitcock announced Ben Dame 43 made a written confession to directing the burning of the Randolph hotel in Pocahontas Arkansas. Dame implicated two business men and said he was to be paid 260 dollars with a promise of his brother’s prison release. The blaze damaged the hotel about 40 000 dollars and Dame admitted mutilating fire equipment to aid the fire.
Experts report a drop in hippocampus hudsonius numbers at the New York aquarium due to eel grass blight that harms their habitat and food source. Only one seahorse remains, with others on display being a smaller southern species.
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