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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1934
Page
1
The Norris dam project near Norris Tennessee advances despite local skeptics led by Tom Banes. TVA crews pour concrete and cofferdams, boosting regional growth and political support as Dr. A. E. Morgan drives TVA’s vision.
A mass meeting of Tennessee Valley citizens in Sheffield urged full support for the Tennessee Valley Authority. Resolutions asked the Alabama Public Service Commission to withdraw its order for TVA rate filings and to speed the sale of power, with local officials promising cooperation and contracts for cheap TVA power.
Tom Brown, prisoner in the Morganty court case, faced execution by electric chair as Governor Miller refused clemency. The pardons board had recommended against mercy, with Attorney General Knight and State Auditor Brandon also backing the line. Brown had been identified by Mrs. Dugger, and a vari colored pocket knife tied to the attack was recovered. Brown fled when officers approached and was captured after a chase, then moved to Huntsville for safekeeping as crowds dispersed.
Tom Chisam, indicted in Morgan county for assault with intent to murder in an attack on H D Self and Les Williams, was arrested by the sheriff at Fayetteville and held for Morgan county. transfer to Morgan officers occurred, and he had been at liberty since reportedly exchanging with Hartselle police.
In Spokane California and Idaho saw deadly fires as exhausted crews battled roaring forest blazes. Three CCC workers died near Nevada City California and in northern Idaho, named LeRoy Mc Ginnis of Kewanee Illinois Lester Johnson of Galesburg Illinois and William Mattison of Los Angeles.
Local FERA officials ordered all unemployed teachers in Morgan County to contact relief offices at 413 Bank Street or call by phone to start a county wide survey. Alabama increased relief funds to aid teaching unemployment this year. Cotaco High School in east Morgan County will be under roof by Saturday with exterior work finished by donors. interior funds to be used as available per J T Budinger.
Clyde Hendrix of the Tennessee Valley Bank received notice from the Leighton branch that the first bale of cotton of the year was brought in and will be ginmed today.
Quear McCathery a clerk at C. C. Nepps store on Moulton street received a painful cut on his left hand while trying to take a large cheese knife from a Negro lad. He was given medical attention at once and is expected to recover.
Mrs Bev Poole was taken home by Priest's ambulance on Sunday from Bough's Infirmary where she recently had an operation. She resides on Decatur Route 2 and was moved to recover at home after surgery and hospital care.
The Decatur chapter of the Alabama Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association held its second annual meeting at Hotel Lyons on Monday night with A. L. Moye, president, as host. Huntsville members joined attendees from other areas for a barbecue dinner. I. J. Simon from Birmingham urged support for the state organization as Mrs. Pearl McKinney echoed. The group plans a trade show on the 12th to 14th.
More than 3 000 people completed final typhoid inoculations at Morgan County health offices over the weekend, with hundreds more awaiting doses this week. The immunization push helps confine the disease to its original area as cleanup crews clear debris and weeds, improving sanitation. no new cases or deaths have been reported.
Tokyo reports a naval committee will proceed with ship building if approved at the next conference. A Japanese American swimming meet notes a backstroke winner whose team coach urges all to turn on their backs. The day is described as hot with various events.
Governor Allen said he would call a special session this afternoon as Huey Long arrived in Baton Rouge. Legislators from across the state gathered for a caucus amid talk of a special session and possible legislative action.
Washington Aug 14 AP N F OConner comptroller of the currency approved a plan to facilitate government insured loans for home alterations repairs and improvements. Banks may purchase participating interests in insured loans under the national housing act as federal housing administration aims to extend lending facilities nationwide by week end.
Billy Turner aged 6, son of Mr and Mrs Amos Turner of Trimble, Cullman County, died after a fall from a truck near Cullman. He was en route with his father to fetch a pony from his uncle Adam Turner when the accident occurred. He suffered head injuries and died at a physician's office.
A stray dog head sent today from Camp F-2 near Danville to Tennessee Valley Laboratory could not be tested for rabies because the brain was crushed. It had bitten one person, and the dog was not examined.
Mrs B L Oliver sustained a broken wrist and two children Katherine and Burl Oliver minor injuries after a two-car collision on the Bee Line Highway six miles south of Decatur. They had been waiting for a bus to Hartsville when Britt Davis of Columbia Tenn offered them a ride. A second car driven by B Z Morrison of Birmingham was involved. the wreck left both vehicles heavily damaged.
Berlin Aug 14 Dr H J Almar Schacht Germanys economic dictator joined a whirlwind campaign to that Hitler is the nations new Von Hindenburg's successor Schacht urged approval of Hitlers seizure of presidential powers ahead of Sundays plebiscite Nazi lieutenants campaigned to justify the move while Schacht acknowledged Germanys woes in frank terms
Montgomery officers jailed Hub Rhoades fifty two, a farmer from near Pine Level, after his sister in law Maude Riley was shot and seriously wounded Saturday. Police say Rhoades went to the home of his wife’s parents to take her back with him.
Secretary Wallace said views on farm relief will be laid before the nation in a formal statement soon. The AAA had sought broad help and policy changes.
Fragmentary note mentions a night event at Decatur Stelle and a reference to L and N Train No 4 in a gem context. Details are unclear but imply transit or place related timing.
Annie Ruth Bolan died at 12 40 this morning at her parents home Somerville Route 3 Funeral rites set for Wednesday at Johnson Chapel conducted by Reverend Joel Yates Little Annie Ruth Bolan survives by her parents Interment to be at a Chapel with a priest directing
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