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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1931
Page
1
Morgan county voters show a shocking undercount with fewer than 600 poll tax payers this year. Tax collector Hodges Crow notes taxes must be paid by February 1 1932 to vote, with fees funding local schools which face financial strain as past years raised thousands for education.
London report says the second round table conference failed to resolve the Indian communal problem though plans for independence proceed. Gandhi and Gandhi says they have reached the parting of the ways with the British government. He refuses compromises and vows to revive civil disobedience if real liberty is not granted.
Pete Jarman secretary of state was due to attend a meeting of ex service men but has been called to his mother's bedside. If her health allows he will attend the meeting here.
Rev. E. N. Hast president of the Pastors Union calls a meeting this evening at 7 30 at Central Richnodist church. A public address by evangelist Rev. Bob Jones precedes a discussion on plans to join the state wide revival in January.
H. H. Rhindehart and Kelly Lisch of Nashville were in Decatur yesterday on business, visiting local firms and touring the downtown area.
Birmingham visitors John Patterson and Ernest Mor row were expected to return today after a business mission there.
Joseph Wilson a 16 year old boy staged a pretend death to show how a classmate killed a girl. He returned with a pistol claimed to hold wooden bullets and fatally shot Constance Trobatos 16 whom he was with at her home. Police called the death accidental.
Alabama farmers, after harvesting bumper crops in 1931, prepare for hog killing as cold weather nears. Scalding hogs in back yards, farmers also seed winter legumes and grains as rain aids planting. AIPS holds a 1932 farming plan led by Dr. L N Duncan to boost profits through co operation with merchants and bankers.
Rufus Underwood of Huntsville will speak at the Grant Street Church of Christ. The Wednesday evening service opens at 7:30 and the public is invited to attend.
Montgomery, Dec. 1. Federal prohibition agent F A McCartney was jailed on a murder charge for fatally shooting Ferrell Day 25 in a rooming house last night Thelma Anderson, Day’s accuser, said Day was retreating and pleading for his life when McCartney fired Officers found three pints of liquor The agent said Day had violated prohibition and Anderson offered to help gather evidence if leniency was promised
Decatur residents are urged to order Christmas trees holly and mistletoe from the Decatur curb market via curb master Mrs J T Nelson at the earliest date Trees will be priced 25 50 and 75 cents with mistletoe 10 to 25 cents and holly priced by size and quality Mrs Nelson can be reached at the curb from seven to ten in the morning by calling 9107
Announcement of George Beauchamp resignation as secretary of the grand lodge of Alabama. He served many years. Guy T. Smith, his assistant, fills the office temporarily and a successor is expected this week.
Butler P. A. Hine commander of the local post reports today 111 signatures in favor of operating movies on Sunday afternoons for charity and eleven against the plan. The petitions circulate as supporters and opponents seek public backing for the proposal.
Ben Bloodworth and James Rank motored to Birmingham last night to attend the American Legion wrestling show at the municipal auditorium.
Mrs F R Russell rests well at Benevolent Hospital after an operation performed last Friday.
Registration totals in Morgan County show only 282 voters registered during the recent countywide drive, with Decatur contributing 71. The registration books close at 4 PM at the Morgan County house, and no countywide trips are planned again this year. January 10 day reopenings are announced, while Gum Pond reports the strongest local activity with about 16 registrations.
The government mail plane, forced to land at Holland farm two miles west of town due to heavy fog, lifted Monday afternoon around two o'clock with Pilot Puller at the controls. He had remained for several days awaiting clearing weather and was en route from Atlanta to New Orleans.
In New York on December 1 cotton trading opened barely steady with notable bids around December 6 at 17, January 6:12, March 6:28, May 6:45, July 6:61, and October 6:90 as the market established initial pricing for the month.
B N Bibb of Belle Mina visited the city today for a short time on business.
Vinemont December 1 Special report says the infant of Mr and Mrs D L Owen is very seriously ill at the Owen home. Friends express hope for a swift improvement.
The Decatur Charity Council Steering Committee rejects any plan to raise funds via Sunday picture shows. The motion acknowledges citizen interest in financing the council through various charitable means and objects to the proposed method.
The 50th Anniversary Red Cross Roll Call requires reports by December 7 to Chapter Chairman Rev. Peter M. Dennis. If not invited to join, send a membership donation of $1 or more to the chairman. Branches and chairmen listed include Hartsville Mrs. M. G. West Danville Prof. F. E. Martin Falkville Rev. G. Dobbs Trinity Dr. E. R. Clemons Pleasant Hill J. T. Robinson and Decatur Rev. Peter M. Dennis.
Brisbane reply highlights pacifist views voiced by Mrs Kate Crane Gartz. The pastor counters with a call to peace yet readiness, citing Revelation to argue that heaven kept prepared for war. He urges believers to act for peace while remaining prepared for trouble.
Three Greens residents H A Buchanan Mrs H A Buchanan and Mrs Walter Bowen were injured in a Bee Line highway curve crash on Monday morning near La con Bee Line highway. Mrs Buchanan suffered a broken ankle while Mrs Bowen had a broken nose and H A Buchanan a broken arm. They were returning from Selma Alabama to Kentucky and do not know the other driver's identity.
The Decatur Charity Council Steering Committee met at St. John's rectory with Rev. Peter M. Dennis presiding. Members present included Mrs. W H Ritter Walter Clap ton Roy Nash Arthur Jones. They discussed operating at 50 percent less than last year and urged more contributions to address the financial need.
R. F. Simrell, local furrier, hurried to the St. Louis fur market with no overcoat. He braved winter using half a dozen furs for North Alabama customers and wrote The Daily that he did not mind the cold. St. Louis is in holiday spirit with little sign of low mood.
Henry Cullom and George Jackson of the Lockmont Tire company traveled to Birmingham on a business mission last night to discuss possible arrangements and partnerships.
Joe Robinson of Pleasant Hill sought Red Cross headquarters at the Morgan County Court House and declared, We want to help. Rev Peter M. Dennis, chair of the county Red Cross council, confirmed 11 roll call respondents in Decatur area, signaling strong local support to meet annual quotas.
Archie Hill and Hill Chevrolet group attended a Birmingham preview of the upcoming Chevrolet models. Hill praised the new designs and improvements over prior models. He also noted Chevrolet plans for a large scale operation in 1932 and an optimistic outlook for the year ahead.
Hammond Wood Ferrell and William Hall of the local operations of the Alabama Power company traveled to Birmingham today to participate in a several days sales meeting.
S. R. Jr, home awhile, will sail from Mobile aboard the West Hika for Scotland England and Germany. He has already crossed the Atlantic ten times.
The Daily column by Arthur Brisbane argues the war in heaven is past, while Rev. E N Hart contends Satan remains in heaven and will be loosed on earth in prophecy. Hart says revelations foresee trials, while Brisbane mocks displaced prophecy and imagines a fortified heaven.
Washington December 1 A report from the elections subcommittee led by C Hastings recommends denying the seat to Senator elect John H Bankhead Democrat of Alabama amid a contest against Heflin The panel is reviewing hundreds of alleged irregularities and will delay action until the report is completed.
Atlanta December reports a rise in retail and wholesale activity for the sixth Federal Reserve District in the monthly review. The gains in retail trade outpaced wholesale, while steel mills showed higher output in early November and coal, lignite, and petroleum sectors also rose.
The cotton market opened steady after Monday’s close but weakened during the day. Prices fell about 12 to 15 points, with cotton at around 5.35 cents per pound as trading progressed.
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