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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1936
Page
2
Dr Wallin Anderson not on vacation. Wilder couple to Dallas for Centennial visit. Local livestock market plans gain farmer interest as $100,000 in sales support it. Community notices include church activities, school reopenings, revival campaigns, and city meetings.
Atlanta announces the purchase of Red Pittman the 22 year old outfielder from Andalusia Alabama. Pittman bats right and hits .385 in latest averages. He will report next spring.
Construction begins on a one story brick veneer six room high school at Austinville with an auditorium, steam heat, and capacity for about 200 students. Duckworth Company of Cullman is the contractor, part of Morgan County's broader building program funded by 230000 dollars in warrants and a 103000 dollar Public Works Administration grant.
At the Texas Centennial Governor Henry Horner of Illinois and Governor James V. Allred of Texas meet but are dwarfed by Robert Wadlow of Alton Illinois. Wadlow at seventeen stands 8 feet 5 inches tall and dominates the stage with the crowd.
Copper issues surge to new highs on renewed demand tied to armament buying abroad. Anaconda and Kennecott lead the copper group with gains around a point, while Bethlehem Steel Sears Roebuck and General Electric post notable advances amid mixed bond activity and lower grain prices.
New York and New Orleans cotton futures closed steady to very steady, with declines of 25 to 31 points in New York and 25 to 27 points in New Orleans. Open high low and close figures show minor losses across listed contracts, spot middling around 12.32 in New York.
Liverpool spot cotton showed limited demand with prices down twenty five points across grades. American classifications ranged from strict good middling 7.46 to good ordinary 5.66, while futures closed very steady with around 6.20 for most near contracts.
A wedding at the bride’s parents home of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Roberts featured a noon Sunday dinner for the wedding party and intimate friends. The couple Mr. and Mrs. Vickers then traveled to Albertville Alabama for the groom’s highway department position. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Clem Mrs. R. Scoggins Miss Edna Hendon Miss Nannie Johnson Miss Moony of Decatur and Miss Lela York of Athens.
The American Legion local post will gather Thursday night at 7 30 at Martin arena for a regular meeting. Members are expected to discuss upcoming programs and community activities.
A promoter urged followers at De Kalb Illinois to work for Lemke's election as the only candidate who has pledged them support.
President Roosevelt praises labor leaders at the league's national convention. He says past laws corrected economic evils, vows progress through law, and expresses pride in league support for his re election bid. Berry L Lewis Hillman hail the gathering as union unity grows nationwide.
Plans are laid for participation in the forthcoming state convention in Huntsville with arrangements for delegates and activities. Details on dates committees and travel logistics will be finalized in upcoming meetings.
A 1940s kitchen column outlines an easy seasonal menu featuring veal birds as the main dish with iced tomato soup as an appetizer. It suggests corn roasting ears, a chiffonade salad, and a peach cabinet dessert, with a detailed Peach Cabinet Pudding recipe and finishing touches.
The report notes guard equipment used on fire lines as military units fight the Minnesota wildfire. It also records an unidentified man’s death in the Markham Pale district on Saturday and a second fatality in a Black Hills fire.
In Wisconsin reports indicate multiple fires in upper Michigan are out of control with ongoing fear of rapid spread and significant property risk. Fire crews from neighboring regions respond to multiple outbreak sites amid dry conditions.
Chicago market update lists wheat futures for Sept and Dec with fractional changes and daily figures, followed by dairy butter and egg prices with various grades and receipts. Poultry live prices and weights show steady trends with hens, fryers, and roosters listed, plus U S Department of Agriculture potatoes on track shipments and regional price movements.
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