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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1934
Page
1
Washington dispatch recalls William Swanson in candid anecdotes about diplomacy under Wilson and Hoover era. Housing worries loom as Housing Administration sized up in Administration circles, with doubts whether renovations stimulus will spur industry and curb unemployment.
Alabama farmers predict a bountiful harvest with about 915000 bales of cotton and spot prices above 13 cents per pound due to acreage reduction. Governor Miller touts the favorable outlook while costs stay low as farmers diversify and reduce acreage. Alabama corn forecast rises to about 47679000 bushels, signaling broader crop strength as harvesting shifts northward.
Augustus Thomas the dean of American playwrights died of a stroke at the Clarkstown Country Club on Sunday. He was 77 and had been in declining health for three years. Mrs. Thomas was with him. Thomas directed all elements of the theatrical producing industry from 1922 to 1926 and was known for his historical plays of the American scene.
H. C. Francis of Belle Mina Route 1 has left the hospital where he was treated for an infected foot from a wood cutting accident at his home.
Hayess testifies in Los Angeles before Volney P. Mooney on Silver Shirts methods, including small arms and street fighting. He says he was offered 50 dollars to steal government machine guns and up to 20 dollars per ammunition case.
Mrs. B. L. Oliver and two children Katherine ten and Burl four were injured when their car collided with a machine driven by B E Morrison near Flint on Bee Line highway. Britt Davis of Columbia Tenn sustained facial injuries. all were treated at Baughs Infirmary and released.
Funeral and burial services for Miss Sallie Phillips, 45, were held at Trinity Mountain at 11 am. She died Sunday morning at her mother's home on Trinity Road. She is survived by her mother Mrs Sarah Phillips a sister Mrs Hard Cottingale of Decatur Route 3 and two brothers Billy of Decatur Route 3 and Henry of Cullman.
The Glass of 1932 of Decatur high school will hold its second annual reunion Tuesday night at Central High School building starting 7 30. Six members formed the class and most are expected to attend with visiting members also invited.
The new gasoline price schedule lowers rates by one and a half cents and applies citywide with all firms participating. Prices now match outside the corporate limits but stay under municipal police jurisdiction. The reduction follows a Chamber of Commerce committee's efforts to align local prices with nearby communities.
A cooking stove in the rear of the Arantz service station on the Bee Line highway caught fire last night. Two fire departments rushed to the scene and the damage was limited to smoke with a small overall loss.
Mr and Mrs Robert D Sittason and Robert Dare with Miss Grace Garrison left Sunday for Mobile to visit Mr and Mrs P L Jones.
Miss Martha Vines is visiting Albany Georgia during a regional tour. She plans meetings with local officials and community groups to discuss state policies and cultural programs. The visit aims to strengthen Georgia ties and promote regional cooperation.
Decatur officials and business leaders will attend a 2 pm mass meeting in Shefield to oppose the Alabama Public Service Commission stance on TVA. The event, organized by Colbert County Chamber of Commerce, follows F F Beauchamp’s statement that TVA rural and urban service will begin in six North Alabama counties within 60 days.
Samuel F. Brown, 78, died at 5:35 this morning at his home 1820 Sixth Avenue South after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 PM at Ninth Street Methodist Church with Rev. J. M. Holland, Rev. J. D. Pickens, and Rev. T. H. Wilson officiating. Interment at City Cemetery. Pallbearers: EB. H. Hill, O. T. Nelson, EB. S. Miller, A. M. Laxon, L. McDaniel, E. P. Childs. Survived by widow, three daughters Mrs. W. L. Speegle, Mrs. R. T. Eubanks, Mrs. J. B. Ryan. two sons E. T. Brown, M. F. Brown. brother J. A. Brown. A retired farmer, he was well known in Morgan County.
In a crowded Decatur gospel tent and surrounding grounds about 4000 people heard Rev John C Cowell Jr deliver his farewell sermon closing a six week city wide revival under church forces. The evangelist spoke at First Presbyterian Church and at the tent three times on Sunday with a final message titled Tomorrow. The final service registered about twenty five decisions for Christ and the campaign is praised by ministers and laity as highly successful.
Three bandits overpowered staff at the Paramount Theatre in Montgomery, forced the manager Lloyd Towns to open the safe, and escaped with about $1000 after tying up janitors, the porter, an office helper and ticket seller. They cut telephone wires and fled to a waiting car with a fourth conspirator.
In Benton county Mississippi two mobs seized officers and hanged two men named Robert Jones and Smith Houey alleged to be slayers. The lynchings occurred near Michigan City and followed prior deputy sheriff killings in the county.
Six hundred delegates from textile states registered for the United Textile Workers of America convention in New York opening Monday with president Thomas F. McMahon reporting. Francis J. Gorman said the delegates represent about 500,000 workers across cotton wool rayon silk hosiery and related fabrics seeking a 30 hour week with full pay and an end to stretch out practices.
Jessie Oldacre and Willie Stin 50, negroes, were given street sentences in police court this morning for shooting in the city limits. Officers said the two men opened fire on each other Sunday, Oldacre being slightly wounded when a bullet grazed his nose.
In Honolulu on August 13 Rocees quotes Roosevelt advising restraint toward Japan while noting plans for a larger navy. He references Coolidge and Dwight Morrow on Mexico. The writer says the situation is peaceful and that Japan will pursue naval expansion regardless.
President Roosevelt in drought talks ordered federal purchase of hay fruits and other foods to prevent waste and barred politics from relief. Aubrey Williams and Secretary Wallace to draft plans for small quantity government purchases amid widening relief effort.
The Farm Administration begins daily monitoring of food and feed supplies for next fall and winter and drafts drastic 1935 crop revisions. Officials predict crop production at the lowest in over 30 years due to drought, with wheat acreage aligning to 1927 32 levels and a carryover drop from 270 million to about 125 million bushels. Cotton acreage may rise to 32 35 million acres, with a 13 million bale carryover expected to shrink to about 5 million next year amid a forecast 9 1950000 bushel crop.
Twenty one cases were heard in police court this morning with drunks leading the list, eight cases. Five were arraigned for violation of the prohibition laws, two for late hours, one was charged.
Five railroads filed suit in the District of Columbia Supreme Court seeking an injunction against the federal railroad retirement board. Represented by five attorneys led by R V Fletcher the American Railway Association argues the pension law violates the commerce clause and due process. A temporary restraining order was requested pending a hearing on a permanent injunction.
Educational officers declared school units will open this fall. Some high school grades begin first. Last year county units closed in January and reopened February 14 after federal funds kept schools operating a full term.
The Morgan county board of Tev enue held its regular monthly meeting in the courthouse board room. Time was spent on routine business with nothing of unusual importance before the body.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sewell of New Orleans are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Sewell, and their children.
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