Market Summary Reflects Mixed Trading Across Sectors
At the height of the decline the ticker trailed floor trades by minutes while buyers chose quantities. Wright Aeronautical rose about 5 points and Pirelli of Italy jumped 9 on limited transfers. Commodities and currencies mixed. major firms listed include U.S. Steel Bethlehem Chrysler General Motors and Du Pont amid variable livestock prices and steady but uneven cattle and veal markets.
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Wright- Aeronautical
Pirelli Co
Italy
New Jersey
California
Continental of
Westinghouse
du Pont
Allied Chemical
Santa Fe
Central
Pennsylvania
Southern Pacific
Delaware & Hudson
Johns-Mansville
Cotton Statistics Liverpool Aug 21
Weekly cotton statistics report imports at 150000 bales with 9000 American stock and 737000 total. American stock 252000 bales forwarded 42000 and 190000 exports 5000 of which American 4000.
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Liverpool
Liverpool cotton prices rise with steady futures
Cotton trading in Liverpool August 21 saw 33 000 bales traded including 4100 American. Spot demand fair with nine point price gains across grades. American strict low middling 6.14 to good middling 14.00, futures steady with October 6.26 and December 6.20.
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Liverpool
Cotton futures close slightly lower in New Orleans
Cotton futures finished modestly down with declines of about 10 to 12 points. Trading showed weak openings and varied intraday highs and lows across contracts including Oct Dec Jan and March with settlements clustered around 11.60 to 11.76 per pound.
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New Orleans
Markets at a Glance Amid War Scare Turbulence
New York stock prices drift lower as European war concerns press markets. Bond losses deepen while rails lead declines. Foreign exchange steady with sterling firm. cotton and sugar show liquidation and selling pressure. Chicago wheat holds firm on unsettled Europe, corn eases with rains in the corn belt. cattle and hogs range steady to higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Commission House
Chicago
Chicago market closes with mixed fractional moves
In a volatile session traders quoted fractional shifts in key indices and bonds. Prices showed small gains and losses with the close reflecting uncertain demand and cautious positioning.
Poultry market report shows steady demand and price moves
In Chicago on August 21 the poultry market shows steady balance with 48 trucks reported. Hens rise to 4 1 2 pounds at 19 cents, lighter hens 17, leghorn and Plymouth Rock varieties vary with fryers at 48 1 2, white rocks at 18, roosters 14 1 2, and turkeys heavy old ducks geese prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghicago
Plymouth
White Rock Springs
Chicago Butter and Eggs Prices Steady on Market
Chicago market wavers with butter at 9 320 steady and eggs at 11 559 extra firsts. local grades show variations including fresh graded firsts at 23 1-2, ears 22 1-2, and current receipts around 20 1-2. Prices reflect August market activity in local trade.
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Chicago
Potatoes Reported For U S Shipments In Early Track
GHIGAGO August 21 United States Department of Agriculture reports potatoes at 56 on track 209 with total US shipments 318. Supplies fairly liberal and market slightly weaker with sacked percentages. California white rose mixed with US EE Jumbo Bakers and US No 1.
Hog market report from Chicago on August sale
U S Agriculture notes hogs totaling about 6000 sold in Chicago shows direct steady to 10 cents higher on some loads with splits up to 25 cents above Thursday's average. Top quality hogs 180 to 250 pounds bring around 11.60 to 11.60. Bulls and select issues mentioned with prices near 21.50 for larger weights.
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Idaho Rangers
Idahos
Chicago
U. S
Rockefellers salute editorial on 97th birthday note
Letter from John D. Rockefeller Jr and a Morgan County fund request praise editorials and federal expenditures in Morgan County over the past year, dated August 19 1936 from Rockefeller Center New York and Decatur Alabama.
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Rockefeller Center
New York
the Daily
Decatur
Ala
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Decatur Daily
Alabama
Curtis Gover
Morgan County
R. T, SC
First District
Great Revival Nears Closure at Forest Chapel
Under Pastor Rev R B Rains Forest Chapel in the Flint circuit hosts a powerful revival. Over two hundred conversions and revivals have occurred and eighty one new members have joined the church. Two services are planned next Sunday with a morning reception for new members and a closing sermon at two in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Chapel
Flint
Fairview Baptist Revival Set to Begin Sunday
The Fairview Baptist church will inaugurate a revival Sunday morning with services in the morning and evening. Rev. Burks will preach and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Baptist Church
Burks
University center planned in Decatur area bulletin
Dr. Sam J. Hocking returned to the University of Alabama after three days in Decatur with educators and Chamber of Commerce committees to outline a possible University center here. A bulletin detailing courses, costs, and setup is in preparation. A Tuesday night meeting at Hartselle Methodist church will explain plans and enrollment contacts.
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University of Alabama
Sam J. Hocking
Deat
Decatur
Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Hartselle Methodist Church
W. T. Jordan
Decatur High School
Gilbert White
Darville
Eva
Falkville
Hartselle
Defendant Recalls Beating Threats During Arrest
The defendant testified that after a slaying he was arrested without a warrant in a segregated area. He described officers whipping him with a hose and a New York detective pressuring him to confess, claiming fingerprints found on a lamp shade. He said fear compelled him to sign a confession.
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Tom Brown
Court House
New York
Martin and
Quinn
Banks Taylor
Roddy
Banks
Rev Otha Black to Lead Sunday Church Services
The Rev John Otha Black a ministerial student at Howard College will conduct services at Austinville Baptist church and Mast Decatur mission this Sunday August 23 He will speak on Soul Winning Qualifications Son Remember and A Call From Hell Public invited to attend
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John Otha Black
Howard College
Austinville Baptist Church
Mast Decatur Mission
National semi pro tourney action features upsets
Favorites held steady as Bismarck North Dakota eliminated Forest City Iowa 7 to 0. Enid Oklahoma defeated Mound City Missouri 13 to 3. Gadsden Alabama suffered its first defeat, losing to Arkansas City 11 to 8 in 10 innings. Franklin Massachusetts Clarmacs beat Phoenix Arizona Bronchos 16 to 9. Wichita Kansas beat Niagara Falls New York 13 to 8.
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Wichita
Kas
Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
Forest City
Iowa
Enid
Okla
Mound City NL
Gadsden
Ala
Arkansas City
Franklin, Mass
G men chuckle over jail escape telegrams
A fugitive escaped a small town jail and the police chief sent six photos to a nearby city's police chief. Hours later a telegram arrived claiming five men had been arrested and the sixth would be captured soon.
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Washington
G-men
Justice Department
Oliver plans appeal over second death sentence slaying case
In Wetumpka Alabama Arthur Oliver, condemned for killing his wife in 1934, prepared to appeal to the state supreme court after Judge Arthur Glover denied a view trial and defense motion. Oliver was convicted in 1934 and again after a 1944 retrial, receiving a death sentence.
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Supreme Court
Army worm active in Limestone county Alabama
The army worm is active in Limestone county with extensive damage already. County farm agent G B Phillips and assistants J E Washington and G L Carnes are urging farmers to spray or dust infected cotton immediately to prevent further harm.
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Athens
Ala
Limestone County
G. B. Phillips
J. E. Washington
G. L Carnes
Sterchi Brothers Picnic At Hatfields Lake
Sterchi Bros Stores of Athens and Decatur held their annual picnic and barbecue at Hatfield's Lake with over 80 employes and friends. Although manager J L Shumake was ill, tributes were paid by A L Burns and F E Halbrooks. The event included games, swimming, and a well prepared supper led by J L Landers.
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Sterchi Bros
Athens
Decatur
Hatfield's Lake
J. L. Shumake
A. L. Burns
F. E. Halbrooks
J. L. Landers
E. D. Graves
Mack Buchanan
W. W. Campbell
Eddie Ashford
Harry Moser
F .E. Halbrooks
Burleson Dinsmore
Charles Ferguson
Joy Flautt
Bige Boggess
Frog Roberts
Herman Roberts
Bill Woods
Mattie Thomas
John Otha Black
Jean Butler
Ruthis Roper
Sarah Buck
Jack Dinsmore
A. T. Ashford
W. O. Bonner
Dates Fixed in TVA Suit in Winchester Tennessee
Federal Judge John J. Gore gave TVA until September 5 to file briefs and affidavits opposing the 19 power companies bid for a preliminary injunction to halt much of the Authoritys power program. Rebuttal affidavits are due within 10 days after that date and a hearing date will be set. The case may be heard in Cookeville in September with a possible Knoxville session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Tenn
John J. Gore
TVA
Gore
Cookeville
Knoxville
Taylor
HI Y Club reunion at Chenault home
HI Y Club of 34-35 gathered at Lucile Chenault's home on Wednesday night for a reunion. Guests enjoyed a watermelon cutting after arrival, with Cecilia Alexander, Margaret King, Frances Ann Green among those listed.
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Lucile Chenault
Cecilia Alexander
Margaret King
Frances Ann Green
Julia Dent Woodard
Marjorie Chafin
Celia Barner Davis
Elinor Green
Evelyn Green
Nancy Laubenthal
Estelle Hendrix
Beatrice Sigley
Madelyn McKnight
Mary Clay Price
Mary Frances Rauschenberg
Louise Sherrill Hunter
Agnes Sturdivant
Riva Lovenyatt
BPW Decatur Enjoys Meeting at St John's Parish House
Decatur Business and Professional Women's Club held a good meeting last night at St. John's parish house. Plans were made for a watermelons cutting event on Sept 10 as the next gathering date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Business and Professional Women’s Club
Cavaliers Club
Valley Country Club
Sea monster believed caught near island Cove
A 22 foot fish, dubbed the sea serpent, was caught in a trap and towed to shore by R. Hendsbee near Island Cove on August 21. The giant creature weighed over four tons with a river weigh of about half a ton. A veteran seaman compared it to basking sharks, noting white flesh and a large toothless mouth.
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Half Island Cove
N. C
Nova Scotia
R. Hendsbee
Tribesmen killed, eight wounded in Mindanao feud flare
Two Pagan Manobo tribesmen died and eight were wounded in a revived feud on Mindanao's Agusan island. The Bureau of Non Christian Tribes reported the clash, noting a similar number were killed last May.
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Manila
P. I
Agusan
Mindano Island
Engineers urge police on alert for prank signs
Jackson Iowa Aug 21 city engineers report pranksters replacing Fitch street corner signs with Itch street signs and seek police help to curb the vandalism.
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Jackson
Pla
Fitch Street
Plane Crash Near Mt. Rose Kills Pilot in Hopewell
An airplane crashed in woodland near Mt. Rose in Hopewell causing the pilot's death. The wreckage was scattered and identification was impossible. A pocketbook at the scene bore the name Hall from Bristol, Pa.
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Hopewell
N. J
Mt. Rose
Bristol
Two WPA Workers Slightly Hurt in City Car Collision
W. C. Wood and W. L. Kirby WPA employees were treated for minor injuries after a collision on W. Moulton street while traveling in a county truck to Trinity rock quarry. Wood had a bruised shoulder and Kirby a bruised back. both returned to work after first aid.
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W. C.wood
W. L. Kirby
WPA
Trinity Rock Quarry
W. Moulton Street
Wood
Kirby
Light sleeper since burglary at 221 E Cherry street
Mr D Irwin of 221 E Cherry street has been a light sleeper after a burglary six weeks ago. Dirglar entered his home stole $20 cash and $50 in checks. About 1 30 a m another entry attempt occurred but Irwin woke and frightened the intruder away.
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Fam
D. Irwin
E. Cherry Street
Dirglar
Decatur Diary Highlights Local Happenings And Visitors
Decatur notes report illnesses and homebound residents, church services by Rev. Flynn Humphreys in Knoxville, family announcements of Dolores Jean Caudell born August 17, and various visits, operations, and meetings. Local leaders and guests like John Sparkman, Alabama guards en route to Camp Perry, and planned dances at Valley Country Club are listed among community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama National Guard
Camp Perry, O
Officials to Get Expenses in Alabama Circuit Judges
Montgomery August 21 officials to receive traveling expenses for the current year totaling about 1030 dollars under a legislative act allowing 100 dollars annually for each judge and solicitor in counties over one in a circuit. Governor Bibb Graves announced this after meeting the delegation of circuit judges and solicitors. Unofficial sources expect talks on the Sparks amendment permitting salary reductions during a term of office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Bibb Graves
Sparks
Wanted Negro Is Held At Capital
Charlie Davis, a negro from Buena Vista Georgia, was held in the capital city after confessing to attempted assault on a white girl about three weeks earlier. He reportedly admitted aiming the attack at a 14 year old when she came to buy corn meal, striking her and believing he had killed her. He fled to his pastor's house when his son arrived. the pastor advised him to leave the area. Davis was arrested after officers found him asleep at a friend's home.
Revival Begins at Dancey's Chapel
The Rev. L. H. Guthrey will begin a series of revival meetings at Dancey's Chapel in Lawrence County starting Sunday August 23. An invitation was extended for all to attend the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
L. H. Guthrey
Dancey’s Chapel
Lawrence County
Evangelistic Meetings Open at Athens Church of Christ
A revival series began at the Church of Christ in Athens Alabama with daily bishop services at 3 00 pm and 7 45 pm through September 3. Evangelist the Reverend B H Hall of Nashville assists Elder Eris A Ritchie the local minister. The evening services are held in a large tent beside the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Church of Christ Here
8. H. Hall
Nashville
Eris A. Ritchie
Black Addresses Alabama Officials on National Government
Senator Hugo Black spoke to the State Association of County Commissioners in Birmingham on August 21, arguing that the federal government in the past three years has created depression conditions. He urged county officers to consider state and local remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Hugo Black
Alabama
Noeden
State Association of County Commissioners
Stranger recalls identity at sister's 84th birthday
Amos Gilliam of Springfield Ohio visited his sister Mrs. Thomas Chestnut on her 84th birthday in St Paul. He said he had to identify himself, noting they last met in Springfield fifty five years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Amos Gilliam
Springfield
Thomas Chestnut
Three Negroes Involved In Albertville Bloodshed
In Albertville Alabama on August 21 John Montgomery was killed and Narville Montgomery was wounded in the leg at a colored community house during a fight among three Negroes. Nelson Schinault surrendered to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albertville
Ala
John Montgomery
Narville Montgomery
Nelson Schinault
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Voice OF
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People
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Otha Black
RKO Radio
Oklahoma Hills
Harry Carey
Hoot Gibson
Tom Tyler
Henry B. Walthall
Margaret Callahan
Christy Cabonne
Robert Sisk
John Twist
Jack Townley
John Ford
E. Murray Campbell
Princess Theatre
Gadsden Team
Oliver Defense
William
FerGuson
BPW
NEA Service, Inc
Myra North
Myra
Sir Edmond
Jack
Thompson and
Coll
United States
Egypt
Decatur’s
Jackson Street
Flynn Humphreys
Knoxville, Tenn
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Ralph Caudell
August
Dolores Jean
Ross Roberts
Austinville
Benevolent Hospital
Alma Doris Norton
Dr. E. F. Norton
A. B. Pickens
Flo
Marvel
Ark
Oklahoma City
J.E. Lawhorn
3. O. Payne
Elkmont
Mildred Gillilan
Dalton
Marie Williams
L. D. Patterson
First Methodist Church
Moss Chapel
Bob Rains
Central Baptist Church
Mrs. Wallace Meadows
Dallas, Tex
Elvin Douthit
Baugh’s Infirmary
R. L. Stephenson
John J. Sparkman
Huntsville
Friends
J. C. Sparks
Lois Puckett
Cecil Horace Gibb
Ensley
Eligabeth Baugh Gummi
Oscar Glenn
Town Creek
Tom J. Cheatham
Moulton
toAeas
David J. Williamson
James M. Roberts
Madison
C. L. Cobbs
Madison County
Maple Hill Church
Filp Timberlake
Stevenson
Employer Welfare Association of
Cooper-Wells
Cooper-Wellsians
C. B. Elliott
W. H. Anderson
Mr. Heathcoat
Farmington, Tenn
T. W. Wert
Seybourn Peek
East Decatur
Ralph Sneed
Monroe, N. C
Mrs. C. K. Parker
W. D. Jackson
Black Heard
Albany Grain & Coal CO
Davia St
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