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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1934
Page
1
IGS Pearson and Bob Rogers report unfavorably on silver price climbs harming trade. California Democrats seek Creel help as A F L worries over automobile workers rebellions. Roy Shemild’s China mission casts doubt on silver agitation’s benefits. Roosevelt touts the average man in Green Bay speech.
The Public Works Administration allocates a loan and grant to Decatur for acquiring a city power system, with TVA purchase as the probable next step. A separate $30 000 grant funds Lauderdale County school construction. Mayor Nelson notes the allocation but defers final use pending TVA action, keeping a municipal power plan in view.
Robert Lee Horton is jailed on assault with intent to murder charges in a shooting last week near the overhead bridge. Horton was arrested Thursday night at his Twelfth avenue home. bond set at 750 dollars. grand jury action awaited. Mattison faced prior charges after a March 6 confrontation at his pressing shop.
D F Green former secretary of the Alabama Baptist state association will fill the pulpit at Central Baptist church both morning and evening Sunday in the pastor's absence.
Fire Chief Floyd Atkins and the Decatur Fire Department thanked Alabama Power Co. construction crew for the prompt help in removing the 16 ton wrecked fire truck from Lee Street. A factory representative examined the vehicle and found the frame intact and only running gear damaged. Repairs to the track are planned soon with aims to restore the truck to first class condition.
Tokyo officials weigh sending a general warning to Moscow as tensions rise. A foreign office spokesman cited border incidents and alleged Soviet plots amid ongoing Manchukuo disputes as factors in the contemplated step.
In Carbon Hill Alabama on August 17 Sam Holly a Black criminal was killed after being shot while reaching for a pistol used in killing one man and wounding another authorities said Holly paid for his crimes with his life in a fatal confrontation.
The tax collector's office completes delinquent tax lists to be turned over to the probate judge for decree notices before selling property. Owners are urged to pay before October 1 to avoid extra costs. Payments have improved but many remain unpaid. the sale date was moved from May 1 to October 1 to accommodate harvest timing.
The Hartselle city schools and Morgan County High School plan openings on September 3. City school opening services start at 9 00 a m and high school services at 10 30 a m.
Mrs L G Gregory recently underwent a tonsil removal operation and is convalescing at her home on Second avenue.
In a letter from Tokyo dated August 17 the author argues that Japan’s growing golf courses signal impending loss of world business supremacy, criticizing trade and currency and urging concern over silver and domestic actions.
Thomas F. Mahon is re elected president of the United Textile Workers of America and Francis Gorman says negotiations may avert a national walkout. The executive council expands to 17 and will meet to discuss strike procedures with a secret date and limited 12 hour notice to employers.
Troy Hargrove of the Decatur fire department, severely hurt when a truck overturned en route to a fire, was discharged from Benevolent Society hospital and moved to his brother E. E. Hargrove’s home at 904 Oak Street. He remains in bed but is improving and expected to be out soon. Franklin Moore, who injured a shoulder, has resumed duties at Johnston Street fire station.
Falkville begins construction of a public waterworks after securing a $29,000 Public Works Administration loan. A contract for drilling a well on the north side is awarded and a 36 hour government standard test will determine water adequacy. If needed, additional wells will be drilled followed by pipe laying and a filtering plant to complete the system.
Three rehabilitated farmers in Morgan county A. W. Cagle Claude Dempsey and F. Robinson have amortized their advances from the Rural Program and Alabama Relief Administration Cagle paid 77 61 for a six acre tract Dempsey 117 74 on a ten acre plot near Somerville and Robinson 138 64 on a twelve acre tract Their timely repayments earned them eligibility to buy a small federal land bank farm under new government provisions.
Sheriff Ben Giles of Madison county made a brief stop in Decatur yesterday while en route to Montgomery to confer with Governor Miller about the textile strike situation. Other officials were also observed in the area amid ongoing labor discussions.
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd faced likely death alone at Little America in August after months of isolation. He did not appeal for outside help and left a note for the relief party, while doctor Thomas C. Poulter reported Byrd grew gravely ill from stove fumes in June and feared the end was near.
A revival campaign opens at Westside Presbyterian church on the first Sunday in September with Rev W L Gilmore of Okolona Mississippi preaching. The two week effort features daily 10 o'clock morning services and 7 90 evening services.
An event at the Church of God last night drew attendees to hear a message and participate in a civic social gathering. The report highlights the community’s enjoyment of the program and its lasting impact over the years.
Defense moves for change of venue as selection begins this afternoon. A panel of 12 jurors is being chosen for the trial of Tim 1:30. The day focuses on courtroom procedures and potential venue considerations as proceedings proceed.
A Birmingham truck began its first run here at noon Thursday and turned to Decatur with the return at 8 o clock last night. The chief said the service will continue until the large Decatur repair is completed.
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