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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1934
Page
1
Surgeons in Richmond plan surgery on Miss Daisy Violet Powell after prior Calcutta childhood tests suggested a second body within her side. A surgeon who studied the case died before a removal method could be devised. The operation is now scheduled in Richmond.
In Washington a broad faction within President Johnson's circle urges his exit citing risk from temper and public clashes. The backdrop includes NLRB findings and NRA reorganization debates as key pressures on his grip.
In Fort Payne Alabama on August 28 a Holiness sect crowd gathered as doctors operated on Wallace Doyle's infected leg at the home. Dr W T Miller and Dr A R Rawls removed decayed bone and flesh after a lengthy procedure while the chant endured. The boy endured pain under anesthesia and now has an even chance of recovery.
The Hargrove and Murdock store on Bank street will open at 7 o'clock this evening after weeks of remodeling. The event marks the firm's eighth anniversary in Decatur with samples from national manufacturers on display for the public.
General Hugh Johnson, NRA director, receives a salary boost from 6000 to 15000 dollars per year. The raise, effective July 1, was revealed by NRA headquarters to better reflect his worth and to cover high living costs. Johnson initially set his salary at 6000 dollars when taking the post.
Judge James B. Horton of the eighth judicial circuit remains very ill at his Athens home. He previously presided over the Scottsboro trials in Decatur and set aside the verdict in Heywood Patterson’s conviction. Horton lost the June Democratic runoff to A A Griffith of Cullman, with Griffith’s nomination expected to be ratified in November.
A large group of Sinclair officials and company agents from the area will meet Thursday afternoon for a business meeting and parade. The event includes a lake barbecue later in the day hosted by J. T. Munn, the local manager.
Decatur Kiwanis Club will observe TVA Night this Thursday at 6 30 PM with local TVA officials as guests. Clyde Hendrix chairs the program arranging the event.
Athens American Legion commander Frank H. Armstrong announced invitations to the eight district posts to gather in Athens on Labor Day Monday September 3. A 10 o'clock business session at Limestone county courthouse precedes a parade to Legion Park, barbecue at 12 30, and an afternoon speech program featuring prominent Legionnaires.
The City of Decatur holds a $350 000 PWA loan for acquiring a municipal power line. Negotiations with TVA may render the loan unnecessary as TVA plans to buy Alabama Power lines and fund repayment over ten years or less from city revenue and taxes. TVA reports progress with power systems of 14 valley cities.
Funeral services were held at the family residence on Moulton Route 4 for Mrs Christy A Gray 81 who died Sunday night at her home. Interment followed at the family cemetery in Lawrence County. Survived by two daughters Mrs J E Aycock and Mrs Y A Shumaker three sons George Fred and Wade Gray pallbearers were grandsons. Mrs Gray a prominent and beloved matron was born in Lawrence County where she lived most of her life.
The National Coal Association asked the TVA for a fair, full economic study of TVA coal effects in response to TVA chairman Dr. A E Morgan. Association President C E Bockus argued unemployment from hydroelectric expansion may outweigh any TVA social regeneration plans.
Claudia Thombs daughter of Mrs. Jesse Thombs accepts a teaching position at the Eighth District Agriculture school in Athens. A graduate of Alabama College she earned high scholastic honors at Montevalio Institute and pursued studies at the University of Alabama.
A. F. Hanson returned from a brief vacation in Auburn where he stayed with his son. He resumes his duties this week.
Dr L R Murphree reports most city residents have completed typhoid inoculations with others starting first shots. Health officials expect final figures later this week as county sections finish last doses. Drainage work by CWA reduced mosquitoes and malaria in the area, reflecting improved disease control.
Large crowds watched AlRico the dare devil dive from a 100 foot ladder into a lighted tank during the Alabama Rides Company opening night in Decatur. The show, praised as clean with no gambling devices, is managed by Hugh W. Hill, a native of Alabama and former East Lake Birmingham manager.
The first bale of cotton in Morgan county this season was reported ginned today at Patterson Gin Company. R A Johnson of Decatur Route 4 grew the cotton on his Danville road tract. Ginners expect increased movement to gins later this week. the bale is noted as a bit later than usual.
At Dendron Virginia an armed band attempted to rob the local post office. One bandit E W Austin of Brambleton was killed and another Johnny Bernard died later in a Norfolk hospital. A detective was mildly wounded. Police exchanged fire with the raiders as they emerged.
Harold Taylor 29 son of a former city comptroller faces trial in Jefferson circuit court on September 17 for the first degree murder of Faye New Howard College student. Grand jury returned the indictment after hearing 13 witnesses. Taylor said I am innocent and was held without bond.
The United Textile Workers strike committee accepted the National Labor Relations Board invitation for a Thursday conference with manufacturers. They said a general industry walkout could be avoided only by definite concessions and swift negotiation. Chairman Francis J. Gorman urged industry spokesmen to act responsibly and promptly. Lloyd Garrison awaited the industry’s reply.
Representatives of the cotton garment industry discuss a wage increase seeking 30.50 cents more than the level reached in May. The report notes the proposed raise targets and bargaining context in New York.
Hope Kins says no plans to aid textile strikers and denies underwriting any strikes. He asserts relief will not be provided if labor board or Secretary Perkins deems a strike unjustified.
Police officers Bill Moore and J W McCall arrested two youths linked to the burglary of the Frigidaire store on Second Avenue. They are held in the county jail for further investigation and charges are pending.
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