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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1940
Page
2
Local farmers plan to expand feed crops and permanent pastures as a cheese plant nears opening. The program includes adding Jersey bulls, increasing milk cattle, and aiming for about 853800 dollars extra gross income annually from three cows per farm, with thirteen paydays a year.
Francesco Giunta argues Italy may lean to Germany despite public loyalty to Mussolini. Cross warns Italy to act neutral, while Virginio Gayda vows no learning from others on conduct. Alfieri named ambassador to Berlin signals pro German sentiment amid shifting alignments.
Markets in New York showed only slight recovery in early trading with gains fading in later hours amid reports of allied reverses in Norway. Cotton futures closed mixed with steady tones in New Orleans, while grains in Chicago slipped as wheat and corn edged lower and hogs and cattle faced modest moves.
New Orleans reports quiet spot cotton closing with sales of 143 bales. Prices listed include low middling 9.84 cents, middling 10.84, good middling 11.28. Receipts 3,013. stock 678,966 bales.
New Orleans on April 30 reports cottonseed oil closing steady with Blachable prime summer yellow at 6.258 and prime crude bids around 5.75 to 5.87 for 1 2, with May 6.25B July 6.34B Sept 6.40B Oct 641B Dec 647B B-Bid.
Prime cottonseed meal futures for 41 percent grade closed steady in Tennessee. Memphis closing prices posted for May 29.50, July 27.60, Sept 25.90, Oct 24.60, and Dec 24.35 with 5 000 sold.
Butter Chicago reports on Nazi labor front leader Robert Ley addressing England and France as common enemies of Germany and Italy. He proclaims Italo-German solidarity for victory while noting Mussolini may choose sides as war looms and Italy’s future role in peace.
The report notes two German planes damaged off the Norwegian coast as the GAP Western Front stalls. The British Admiralty says subs Sternet and Tarpon are overdue and presumed lost. Russia rebuffs British trade talks, urging limits on German exports, while Hungary warns Slovakia over minority rights. Norwegian fronts show light land casualties. French losses at Namsos total eight dead and 27 wounded. Overall Scandinavian fighting appears mainly at sea.
Contestants for the May queen at Decatur Negro High School and their sponsors were asked to present reports tonight at the school during a 7:30 moving picture show. Participants include East End primary grade contestants Chaney Bush Irene Pride Ollie Lee Petty and main school entrants Lucy Moore Ella Mae Reed Eunice Wells Arnnie B. Jackson Florence Hastings Georgia Mae Ballard Irene Harris Josephine Johnson Rosa Perry Lillie O. Garth Dorothy Wheeler Pauline Turner.
Dr. Walter B. Jones, Alabama conservation chief, announced a reduction from 3 to 2 1 2 inches the minimum mesh size for hoop nets. The nets are allowed in running streams, but state law bans their use in impounded waters.
Springfield Illinois April 30 Lieut Governor John Steele relinquished his claim as acting governor by presiding over the opening of a special legislative session.
Pittsburgh April 30 William Green president of the American Federation of Labor charged that John L. Lewis head of the rival CIO was trying to organize a third party to back him as its presidential candidate.
The Better Citizenship Club of Central School held its third annual banquet on April 26 1940 in the school cafeteria. Earle Joyce Lee presided. The program featured remarks from the president, class representatives from three junior classes, principal W R Riley, superintendent S E person, Rev Lambuth Archibald, and musical numbers by Sidney Chenault and Annie Lois Willard. Mothers from the PTA prepared the dinner, served by home economics girls, with Mrs J D Garren supervising. The evening closed with the Alma Mater.
The Decatur Mothers' Club met at Mrs. W. Timberlake's Cherry Street home with president Mrs. L. R. Murphree presiding. Judge Seybourn H. Lynne spoke on Can We Be Neutral while Mrs. H A Griffin addressed Women in Foreign Affairs. Reports from the State Federation of Womens Clubs Convention were shared, and refreshments were served. Next meeting May 3 at Lelia Cantrell Seton Hall hosted by Mesdames Dinsmore Previtt Pirtle and Martin.
The Ministerial Association of Decatur on April 29 1940 passed a resolution expressing appreciation to the Decatur Chamber of Commerce for cooperation and sympathetic interest in the Chamber’s work for the city. Signed L J Kaylor secretary pro tem.
Government evidence in a postmaster case referenced letters from Whelchel regarding district appointments. Judge Underwood admitted items after the government dropped several not connected to the alleged violations. Testimony touched on Hulon Holcomb’s rural carrier appointment and whether payments or campaign contributions could affect a recommendation. Halcon’s ranking and pay raise from 1,800 to 2,100 were noted in the testimony.
The Priceville High School senior class of sixteen held a Monday night banquet at the Lyons Hotel private dining room. Faculty and county officials joined the event with readings and songs as Prof. Quinn and Mr. Stone emphasized the value of education.
Since opening its new building six weeks ago the church has seen packed services and a full balcony. The Christ Loyalty Crusade started in April added many new members to teaching and outreach programs. Sunday School rose from 150 in February to 268 in April and Training Union averaged 100 in April with 54 joining the church, 37 by baptism, 34 baptisms at night. 128 total since the pastor arrived sixteen months ago. Plans are under way for the largest vacation Bible school in church history.
Decatur decorum and daily life flow through notes on visitors and residents. Mrs Grady Bruce and son Grady Jr of Galesbury Tl return home after visits with the Leopards. Various locals attend sermons, surgeries, and hospital stays while others plan Derby trips and note police court actions.
W. T. Grant president testifies before House Ways and Means subcommittee in Washington on April 30 arguing chain stores provided better distribution than European consumer cooperatives. He opposes the Patman bill taxing chains by unit, cites personal service as independent merchants’ edge. Frank Closson of Chicago adds that Patman could threaten mortgage investments on rental properties.
Morgan and Lawrence counties agent T W Bridges urges farmers to plant seed corn of the right quality and variety to boost larger and more economical production. He notes reports indicating improved yields from careful seed selection.
Washington reports debate over the Barden wage hour amendments with Rep Tarver predicting failure in Senate even if House passes changes. Tarver warned drastic amendments would be vetoed by President Roosevelt. Cox pressed for views on drasticity as Gwynne sought to extend exemptions to small daily papers.
At the North Alabama Station in Belle Mina researchers list Death Prolific and Neal Paymaster as leading white corn varieties in the region, with Indiana Chief and Lockers Yellowlead in yellow types. Substituting a named variety for plain corn could alter yield by one to five bushels per acre, the expert states.
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