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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1934
Page
1
The text hints at a hidden push for a Civilian Conservation Corps revival in winter, mentions Jim Reed as a possible independent Senate candidate in Missouri, and weaves through a mix of political opinion and scattered notes from Washington. It references John Dillinger, Cuba politics, and various public figures in a collage of contemporaneous events.
The Louisiana legislature granted Huey Long sweeping military and political powers over elections courts national guard and local governments amid clashes in the state house and arrests. Long vowed to halt opposition and signaled possible investigations of New Orleans mayor Walmsley and moves toward judiciary impeachments as his influence grows.
Homer Williams former city principal and superintendent elect of Lauderdale County won the first test in quo warranto proceedings to enforce his claim to the office A R Springer now serving as superintendent was ordered to vacate the office Springer appealed and the case goes to the Alabama Supreme Court with a decision not expected before year’s start
Earl Jackson who suffered serious burns on the shoulders and arms from the August 9 fire at 505 Sherman Street is greatly improved at Benevolent Society hospital. His father George Jackson and brother George Jr also were severely injured, have been discharged, and returned home to Cornelian Court.
Mrs. J. H. Free of Decatur Route 3 improved at home after a snakebite in the afternoon. She had been treated at Dr. A. M. Roan's office. The species of the serpent was not learned but described as poisonous.
Mrs Henry Hibbs and Mrs Mary Sue of Richmond Virginia visiting Mrs C I Lee at her home.
Attorney General Knight says TVA power sales are private business subject to tax while the Governor states the state wants no taxes from the Tennessee Valley Authority on its public utilities operations. dispute centers on taxing authority across the state.
Lambda Pi Sigma members from Decatur high school and Civics Congress Club depart Sunday for two weeks visiting the Century of Progress in Chicago and Wash ultyad ce Metis. travelers include Charles Kendall Joe Norwood Herman Pearce Guy Blackwell and Frank Righjarde. The group aims to study scientific exhibits architectural styles and government. On return they will briefly visit Duke University in Durham North Carolina.
The Parsons Lumber and Manufacturing Company secured a Tennessee Valley Authority contract for 45,000 feet of lumber, to be shipped in three carloads by rail to Town Creek and trucked to Wheeler Dam. Manager R. L. Parsons said filling begins Monday afternoon, with eight days to complete delivery.
Nellie Lee of 1708 Fifth Avenue South died at 2 45 AM at Benevolent Society Hospital after weeks of illness. Services by Rev Green Parker will be Sunday afternoon at Etna Church Cullman County with interment there. The funeral cortege leaves the Fifth Avenue home at noon Sunday for Cullman County. Survivors include son J D Lee daughter Mrs Eula Westmoreland three stepsons two stepdaughters a brother R R Hall and sister Mrs Pearl McCrary.
A baptismal service called for renewed faith as the Sunday evening gathering urged all congregants to participate and reflect. The event emphasized communal devotion and spiritual renewal within the church.
Nashville police report evangelist Safi fled kidnappers after a ransom demand of 25,000 dollars sparked threats to blow up the temple. R H Askew, 28, said the abductors drove him toward Knoxville before letting him go. Authorities traced the suspects through messages claiming they acted nationwide.
Morgan county officers transferred six prisoners to the Madison county jail. They are W. B. Carlton charged with burglary Carl Slaten vagrancy Dillard Cook and David Bowman charged with grand larceny Jewel Shirley charged with assault with intent to murder Etheridge Terry charged with manufacturing liquor
In Moulton Alabama the Methodist church hosts Homecoming with a morning Sunday school, an 11 o clock service featuring a history talk by H L Tidwell and a sermon by Dr W E Draper. A noon picnic follows on the county courtyard with choir and male trio performances. Afternoon events include an old fashioned love feast led by Dr Ira P F and assisted by E V Blythe and Dr Sturdivant with Dr M E Lansenby as editor of the Christian Advocate.
The Bankhead Cotton Control Act spurs Governor Miller to appoint more notaries public as affidavits flood in. Demand for public notaries reaches $2 weekly per appointment, with 99 new appointments issued this month and no slowing forecast.
Thousands of farmers from valley counties will attend the Belle Mina experiment station event next Wednesday and Thursday to study soil types fertilizer and plant results. Morgan County day brings over 1 000 planters. officials Dr L N Duncan dean M J Punchess and J T High are expected to attend. barbecue lunches are planned at noon.
Police report 16 year old Celia Cota choked to death in a brutal attack. Her body was found in her San Diego home backyard after she left for a walk around 8 pm. Father Edward Cota, a San Diego customs broker, told investigators she did not return by midnight and a search began.
The Life of John Dillinger is showing today at the Princess theater manager G P Banniza says the film is here for all performances. The film did not arrive on Friday as advertised but is now playing.
Workers installed the roof on Cotaco High School this week. J. T. Budinger head of the works division of FERA announced the completion. The project was inaugurated by the Civil Works Administration.
Mrs. Robert R. Ward, accompanied by her daughters Edith and others, is a guest here at the home of G. T. Budinger and family.
A bride from Woodstock Virgin Islands marries into the Rockefeller family. The groom is the son of John D. Rockefeller Jr. and grandson of John D. Rockefeller Sr. The ceremony links prominent American industrial dynasties in a notable social event.
The Cullman County Board of Health warns residents to boil drinking water after mixed test results show several contaminations in August while others were negative. State lab findings and a trip by H G Menkel confirm the plant is operable but aging. officials continue to monitor the supply.
John Swinea, a 28 year old member of TVA reservoir clearance unit 28, sustained a compound fracture of the right leg while clearing land two miles north of Decatur. He was resting comfortably today at Benevolent Society hospital and his condition was not believed to be serious.
Despite morning rain the Alabama Hosierymen will play Lawrenceburg Tennessee at 8 20 this evening at Alabama Park.
Miss Irene King of Brooksville sustained a deep forehead wound from broken windshield glass after a car collided with a truck at Grant Street and Sixth Avenue at 8 30 AM. Driver William Robinson received minor leg cuts. King was treated at Benevolent Society Hospital and discharged after dressing wounds.
A wireless report from a stratosphere balloon said Max Sosyns and Neree Vanderlist rose 22 000 meters over 72 000 feet, surpassing all records. The craft, believed over Czechoslovakia, remained aloft five hours as the scientists suffered cold but stayed in good condition.
Carlton Click, TVA member, remains hospitalized with improving condition after admission. Local hospital officials say his health is steady and he shows signs of gradual recovery.
William Royer age 14 testified he and his father were blackberry picking when the 83 year old deacon was shot from ambush. He denied seeing Frank Pickens on the day of the slaying and claimed no involvement by his father. The minister L P Royer and his wife testified as witnesses amid tense court proceedings.
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