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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1932
Page
1
Senate bills target pay cuts for lawmakers and state workers while Senator Kelley introduces two economy measures. The Walker plan proposes a 25 percent salary reduction for senators and a 20 percent cut for state employees.
In Montgomery on August 17 the House moves a package including an income tax proposal and a 20 million dollar state debt liquidation bond. A constitutional amendment would be placed before voters November 8 with a sinking fund for interest and principal. Bills also address abolishing the court of appeals and study governor recommendations.
Investigationby a United States inspector begins after the City of Memphis struck a rock and nearly sank on the Ohio River near Louisville Kentucky. About 748 excursionists from Albany Indiana and 33 crew members were safely landed as the hull was torn and the stern lowered. Ship officers kept calm ordering the orchestra to play while a caliope supplied music. Three girls were injured in a rush to the gangplank after mooring.
Morgan county representatives John Patterson and Tennis Tidwell will keep their committee chair roles. Patterson will chair the Public Health Committee in the special session, and Tidwell will chair the Judiciary Committee.
Henry Cullom the club president explained the date of the Rotary picnic as Thursday August 25. The upcoming Monday meeting will be replaced by the outing.
W. L. Hatchett a former alderman and 18 year resident of Decatur announced his candidacy for a place on the five member aldermanic board to be elected September 19. He has been with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and is active in civic groups. He pledges to vote for city interests and push to reduce utility charges.
Four hitch-hikers blocked the Athens Huntsville road in a human chain and provoked Ollie Holt of Athens to crash into a bridge. Holt reported he struck the bridge after they stepped into the highway and then vanished.
A bold thief last night dismantled an automobile owned by Mrs. Fannie Moore in Austinville. The thief removed the wheels, horn and other accessories, leaving no clue to his identity.
Chappell's Market Place on Moulton Street nears completion and will officially open Thursday inviting the public to be our guests. Manager J. E. Chappell announces a full line of national foods native and western meats with free city delivery and two large refrigerating systems. The Market Place staff includes J. E. Chappell Charlie Charles Allen Harwell Johnny Harvey A. C. McKnight and David Morris. The expanded store aims to serve both town and rural customers with doubled quarters and broad patronage.
Arguments closed in the trial of Captain W. N. Lancaster for the murder of Haden Clarke over Mrs. J. M. Keith-Miller. State Attorney Hawthorne pressed for conviction as diary entries showed death threats and planned murder, while defense attorney James M. Carson portrayed Lancaster as innocent and victim of false testimony.
Decatur chambers study Colquitt County farm marketing ideas to guide local market development for agricultural products. planners seek broader farmer ownership, year round marketing, and crop diversification while budgeting smaller capital due to financial limits. cooperation aims to curb peddling and boost local farm income.
Joe Colbert, president of the Orient local miners union and protest meeting chairman, was shot to death by a carload of men who lured him from his home and fled. Authorities linked Colbert to opposition against a new five dollar wage scale and “compounistic ideas” spreading among miners. Clyde Moses was wounded by gunfire as deputies sought to halt a march toward Taylorsville.
Tests of the highway code will be conducted in the Madison County circuit court in Huntsville this week. State highway officials plan arrests as part of the proceedings to determine the code's provisions.
G F Abel, 56, longtime Decatur resident, died in San Antonio Texas at 1125 am Tuesday. Born in Macon Georgia he moved to Decatur in 1899 and later lived in El Paso before settling in San Antonio. Survived by wife Miss Addie Holt of Macon his mother two sons Ralph and three brothers C E Abel of Science Co W and H P I of Decatur. Burial in San Antonio Masonic cemetery.
River level on the Tennessee showed a fall with a gauge at seven o'clock reading 3.2 feet.
E. E. Red Hargrove a prominent Decatur grocer and 18 year city resident announced his candidacy for the board of aldermen. He pledged to serve the people and city to the best of his knowledge and ability and urged residents to vote.
Decatur residents will gather Thursday at 7 30 pm in the De Liic Theatre for a regular community singing event led by Arthur Lockwell president of the singers. No special features planned but organizers hope for a large turnout to support the service.
Morgan county led the four county attendance at the State Farm Experiment Farm meeting on Tuesday. About 300 farmers were present with Morgan County contributing roughly 150. Hartselle and Falkville sent unusually large groups and Morgan earned honorable mention for attendance.
Consistent advances were seen today in prices for produce sold to stores from surrounding rural areas. Eggs mixed rose to 12 cents per dozen, all white eggs to 15 cents, new sweet potatoes to 1.00 per bushel, green stringless beans to 4 or 5 cents, and butter beans to 3 cents. New potatoes also listed at 1.00 per bushel. Additional market quotes included watermelons, green okra, roasting ears, and bell peppers.
The Kiwanis club will host Clyde Hendrix at the Junior Chamber of Commerce hall Thursday at the noon hour. He will present a program described as both unusual and interesting for attendees.
John R. Maxwell of the city clerk's office is examining ownership changes in city property for several years. The records are reviewed at the tax assessor's office to ensure correct tax charges are assessed.
Decatur voters face a lengthy ballot as nine hopefuls contend for city offices. Six candidates seek the mayoralty James A Nelson James H Crow J D Cloud Butler P A Hine Lamier Royer and Otto Moebes. Nineteen names appear on the alderman slate including Bloodworth Nay Cherson Blackwell St Thomas Montgomery Bush Robertson Davidson Moseley Harris Lovelace Buck Norwood Gilchrist Hatchett and Hargrove. Candidates must file by August 20 to qualify at Decatur City Hall.
In Sioux City and Northwest Iowa, farmers locked arms with pickets as county authorities ordered blocks broken amid a milk price dispute. Producers demand 2.17 per hundred weight while distributors offer 1.70, part of a broader Farmers Holiday movement to halt sales until costs and fair profits are secured.
Enid Oklahoma reports two women drowned in floodwaters near Cherokee and around Enid. About six others were missing as the swift current carried people downstream after heavy rain. Maggie McFarland died after attempting to cross rising waters. Mrs Sam Cellan was swept away in the current while her husband fled.
Rev. A Q Bridwell of Lexington Indiana formerly Decatur will preach at the Church of God tonight at 7 30. The subject is Signs of the Times or cause and cure of the low mood. The public is invited. Bridwell plans to visit relatives after the service.
Kiel dispatch reports the hulk of the training ship Niche dragged to port with the bodies of 69 cadets who perished when the ship foundered twenty two days ago. Divers had long searched the wreck before salvage.
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