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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1936

Page

8

Bankhead to Push Tenant Farm Bill in Congress

Speaker William B Bankhead vowed a new push in Congress for national tenant farm legislation tied to Governor Futrell Arkansas plan for a Dixie wide conference on farm tenancy. The measure would create government financing to aid tenants in buying land and homes while Senator Bankhead and Rep Jones pledge reintroduction in January. Southern leaders back a farm tenancy solution amid cotton area economic distress.

Nator John H. Bankhead Alabama Marvin Jones Texas House Agriculture Committee I-Shal-Talat House Bankhead Jones Futrell

No communication from Futrell Followed by Keen Interest

No word from Futrell emerged, but he stated he intended to pursue his efforts with keen interest. The remark signals continued engagement and future activity despite silence from Futrell.

Futrell

Misleading Sign Fails to Stop Raid on Gambling Den

In Miami on August 20 officers raided a suspected gambling joint after a neighbor’s warning sign about a baby sparked the raid. Police seized the sign several thousand chips and other paraphernalia and arrested three suspects. no baby was found.

Miami Fla

HartTselLee Girl Scout Meeting and Local Society Programs

A social Girl Scout meeting was enjoyed Monday night at the Methodist church with games led by Frances Lee and songs taught by Josephine Puckett followed by refreshments. Louise Robinson Circle met at four at a member’s home with devotions and a two-part program, and Baptist Missionary Society planned events for the coming quarter. Miss Wilda Huie of Birmingham was entertained at a weiner roast hosted by Mrs. Ed Summers with a large guest list including many locals. Friday Bridge Club met at Mrs. Homer Rountree’s home with invited guests J. L. Day and Mrs.

Methodist Church Frances Lee Josephine Puckett Louise Robinson Methodist Missionary Society Houston - Johnson Luther Roberts Coy Stephenson C. J. Lee Uindn Woman's Medical College Sss Virginia Johnson Baptist Missionary Society The Harold Eddleman Ed Summers Wilda Huie Birmingham Weiner Billy Stephenson Ray White Dudley Puryear Paul Smith Douglas Summers Edward Summers Virginia, Smith Beverly Wray Barcliff Zelma Jean Payne Virginia Claire Baily Ann Speake Frances Hodges Decatur Gwendolyn Payne Nell Payne Mary Elizabeth Gulley Friday Bridge Club Hémé Homer Rountreé J. L. Day Mra

34 Governors to Be Named

Washington reports the 34 gubernatorial contests this fall will rival the Senate and presidential campaigns in intensity. Candidates have been chosen in 21 states, with formality expected in New York for Governor Lehman’s renomination. The outcome will shape state administrations and electoral votes.

Washington New York Herbert H. Lehman Townsond South Illinois Ohio Michigan Massachusetts Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Senate Kansas Alf M. Lardon White House Dakotas

Des Moines leader comments on heat blamed on Iowa’s wet vote

At a district WCTU meeting in Iowa City Mrs. Jeanette Mann state president of the temperance group suggested that the intense heat and drought might be divine punishment for Iowa going wet. Her remark linked weather to political sentiment.

L. N. Whitman H. T. Lile Ae. Sie Iowa City Iowa Jeanette Mann Des Moines Temperance Organization

Candidacy Announcements for Decatur Mayoral Race

The Daily announces candidacy for mayor of Decatur by James A. Nelson and R N Harris with paid political notices. J D Cloud also announces a mayoral bid in Decatur Alabama with support requested.

James A. Nelson Decatur R. N. Harris Ala J. D. Cloud City of

Candidacy Announcements for Decatur Alderman and Council

Multiple political notices announce candidates for Decatur Alabama city offices. T R Harrison George W Royer Butler P A Hine E W Dick Kennedy H H Hunter J D Ligon seek alderman or council seats. Messages urge support and votes with authorization statements.

Stories in stamps by I S Klein Master of Fo w Music

The article traces Franz Joseph Haydn s life from a Croatian peasant folk influence in Rohran to a prolific composer under Prince Esterhazy He later wrote the London symphonies and major oratorios Creation and Seasons. his portrait graces Austria s 1922 stamp.

Franz Joseph Haydn Rohran Haydn Esterhazy London Vienna Austria NEA Service, Inc

Hartselle to Open Schools With September Start

Morgan County High School and Hartselle City School set for August 31 opening. WPA auditorium work under way and library space formed from main building. Faculty lists include W P Snuggs and F E Burleson with several teachers named.

Morgan County High School Hartselle City School F. E. Burleson W. P. Snuggs Emily Alexander Katherine Barnard Fannie Gurley Evelyn Howell Mary Houston Buford Kracke Nevel Miller Ruth Thompson John T. Kyle

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