Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

We have 1,623,049 pages in Alabama

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1935

Page

2

Notice of State Amendment Election by Alabama Governor

Governor Bibb Graves proclaims a December 17 1935 election in Mobile County and other counties to vote on a constitutional amendment allowing Mobile County to issue up to 1600 bonds and outlining budget rules and debt limits with penalties for violations. Notices to run weekly in county papers for four weeks prior.

Alabama Bibb Graves State of Scv Fis Abbuma Mobile Mobile Coun Shell Board of Revenue and Road Comp Mobile County Beliven Areata I. Bibb Graves

Behind The Scenes In Washington

Rodney Dutcher discusses the AFL split over industrial versus craft unionism. He notes leaders like John L. Lewis favor mass industrial unions to organize large production sectors, while craft unions resist, raid federal unions, and claim autonomy within the AFL. Examples cite Jones & Laughlin Steel, rubber workers, and a Toledo plant’s division, highlighting ongoing tensions.

Rodney Dutcher NEA Service Star Corres YY Abhington John L. Lewis Committee For Industrial Organization Lewis of L NRA A. F of L Jones & Laughlin Steel Co Aliquippa A. F of L. Ald Rubber Workers Toledo NEA Service, Inc

DecATur Diary Items From Decatur Local Notes

Decatur items report Mrs. Sidney Chenault moved to her son Dr. E M Clareratt’s home after an pneumonia attack. Mrs. R D Underwood and infant returned home from Benevolent Society Hospital. Prof Randolph Ryan visited on official business. Local residents Frissco and Crawford seen about town. Mrs W A Sullivan returned from Bon Aqua Tenn. Spencer Chunn of Hartselle visiting Charles Rice and plans to live with sister Mrs Woodford Cooke. Oak Ridge school trustees met with County Supt George Woodruff about school matters. Decatur to send at least one fan to Sugar Bowl in New Orleans for New Year’s Day. Walter H Todd spent weekend in Atlanta for Roosevelt homecoming. Miss Mary Rice returned from Gurley for holidays. Food gift drive to county sanatorium reports large donations of canned goods and meats. Co Captain Red Tucker recovering from rib injuries. able to be out. Rev West of Bemis Tenn preached at Southside Baptist Church. Frank Emene of Trinity in Decatur on business. Prof E G Hamilton of Priceville schools in Decatur. Police court docket heavy with 21 cases including liquor, gaming, fighting, drunkenness, disorderly conduct, and carrying a concealed weapon. Miss Pauline Blevins of Trinity left for Grafton W Va with Mr and Mrs J L Draper, Mrs John Meadows and daughter to Huntsville.

Crow Landersville Moulton J. H. Latham Decatur H. D. Lane Eral E. H. Piemen, Jr Federal Chemiccal Co Louisville T. C. Pettus Nashville Hartoelle F. E. Taylor L. Horton Courtland J. F. Cyow Kelly Littrell Hageed Hatton A. L. Wommack State Highway Department Scotts2ero JH. Highsmith J.M. S+reater Town Creek R. C. Puller Mt. Hove J. R. Duke Minist W. R. Jackson Lawrence Internal Revenue Department Birmingham Mae Smith Russellville Pauline King Harod Doss Nacfsville Benna Smith Katharine Jackson Louise Fowler Mt. Hope J. Franklin Roiserson Hatton High School RL. Roierson A. B. Berryman Russallville L. W. Gentry Claude Craig New York N. Y Rosa Lee Langley Athens W. H. Hardin Rural Resettlement Administration A. B. Young Merchant

Surprising Baked Potatoes and Liver Filling Recipe

Simple economical dishes from Sister Mary that showcase baked potatoes with a liver filling and a cornmeal plus biscuit variant. Includes Apple Ring Salad with cream cheese and nuts, giving practical kitchen ideas and step by step prep notes.

Mary E

Alabama Governor Proclaims Election for School District Taxes

Governor Bibb of Alabama proclaims a statewide election on December 17, 1935, in all counties to decide a proposed three mill tax for school districts Enon Hendon Oakville Cave Springs Center Eschool Piney Grove Shiloh and Emeake in Lawrence County. Notice to be published weekly for four weeks prior in county newspapers.

Enon Hendon Oakville Cave Springs Center Eschool Piney Grove Shiloh Emeake Lawrence County Alabama State of Boy Ponds

Price of Peace Brings a Debate

The article discusses trade policies and their impact on exports in 1923 and beyond. It weighs three plans with costs ranging from about one billion to two billion dollars annually if cotton is included, noting fears of protests from domestic producers facing restricted access in a cyprocketed world market.

Safeguards Adopted at Local Theatres

Manager G. P. Bannanza of the Princess Theatre announced wiring at the theatre has been enclosed to prevent fire. A contract was let to rewire the Capitol Theatre on upper Second avenue to enhance safety for patrons.

G. P. Bananza Princess Theatre Today Popular Playhouse Bannanza Capitol Theatre Upper Second Avenue Banniza

Athletic Association Meeting at Morgan County High

Morgan County Athletic Association will meet at 1 p m Saturday at Morgan County High School in Hartselle to adopt a constitution and by laws, committee members said.

Morgan County Athletic Association Morgan County High School Hartselle

Unemployment Drops in First Two Roosevelt Years

Relief chief Harry L. Hopkins released figures showing unemployment fell by 3,000,000 in the first two years of the Roosevelt administration. The number out of work last March was 12,000,900 compared with a peak of 15,000,000 in March 1933 and 3,000,000 in March 1929.

Washington Harry L. Hopkins Roosevelt

Associated Gas Joins Battle on Securities Law

The Securities Commission pressed for broader registration as a preliminary step in enforcing the securities law. About 53 firms have complied amid protests, while others fear a legal disadvantage from registering. Federal Judge William H. Holly endorsed registration while preserving constitutional rights.

Associated Gas Mae Securities Commission The Commission William H. Holly Chicago Public Utilities Securities Corporation

Tomorrow's Menu Breakfast Lunch and Dinner Card

Tomorrow's menu lists breakfast items including grapefruit cereal eggs toast milk coffee across the morning. Luncheon offers baked potatoes apple ring salad corn sticks milk tea. Dinner features Swiss steak French fried carrots creamed onions lettuce with Thousand Island dressing blueberry pie milk and coffee.

Memorial Building Plan Backed by Alabama Legion

Alabama's American Legion and auxiliary backed a $1 million Memorial building to house the state archives and history department and serve as headquarters for patriotic groups. The endorsement came at the midwinter conference with Gov. Bib Graves and Col. William Pritchard presiding, and 500 attendees approving without opposition.

Montcomery Ala Alabama American Legionnaires Hic Alabama Department of the Legion Bib Graves William Pritchard Birmingham Marie Bankhead Owen State Department of Archives and History Capitol Legion Eara Lis

Butter and eggs market report from Chicago

The Chicago market lists butter at 4,664 steady with creamery specials at 83 8-434 1-4, extras 92 and firsts 90-91, Tirets 88-89, seconds 88-87, and standards with carrots at 32 1-2. Eggs show 2,391 steady with fresh graded firsts 29 and current receipts 27-28.

Chicago

Potatoes and poultry market notes from Chicago and Liverpool

Market roundups show potatoes steady with heavy supplies and slow demand, Idaho Russets selling around 1.70 to 1.95 per cwt. Poultry prices steady with live hens under 4 1/2 lbs at 17 1/2 cents, various weights for turkeys and ducks. Liverpool cotton futures ease, American spot at 7.23 for strict good middling.

Chicago U. 8 Idaho Russett Burbanks Liverpool Des

Moulton Personal News Highlights Local Movements

Crow and Latham family visits. business and social calls across Moulton and nearby towns. Delegations to Decatur and Nashville for football games. various travelers include Pettus, Lane, Taylor, Horton, and J. H. Highsmith. Local officials, merchants, and teachers noted among guests and visitors.

Futures close with quiet tone across several maturities

Market quotes show futures trading subdued with a range of levels: six point nine three and six point seven three mid sessions, six point five eight for middling, and several other notes including 6.18 and 5.98 for good ordinary. Prices for December and January futures are around 6.40 and 6.39 with near terms and farther months listed.

Market Notes From Chicago Hogs and Cattle Prices

Chicago market report shows hogs at 9.40 to 10.30 per 100 pounds for various weights with top around 9.90 and steady to weaker tone on lighter weights. Cattle demand scarce with prime steers around 12.50 and up. prices struggle toward 11.00 to 14.00 on weaker offerings. Stockers and calves softening while bulls hold. overall range mostly steady to lower.

Chicago U. S

Also Mentioned on This Page

Montgomery Bibb. Graves Sores Rom Betty Billy By Brandon Walsh Christmas Santa Claus Qwell A. F. of L A. F Decatur’s Sidney Chenault E. M. Clareratt Grant Street Brown's Ambulance R. D. Underwood East Lafayette Street Brown's From Benevolent Society Hospital Randolph Ryan Ryan School W. J. Briscoe J. A. Crawford W. A. Sullivan Bon Aqua Tenn Spencer Chunn Charles Rice Woodford Cooke W. O. Terry W. M. Griffith E. D. Stephenson Oak Ridge School George T Woodruff New Orleans Joe Gustin Walter H. Todd Atlanta Mary Rice Gurley Sanerous Red Tucker Hariselle Considey West Bemis Southside Baptist Church Frank Emene Trinity E. G. Hamilton Priceville Schools Pauline Blevins Grafton W. Va J. L. Draper John Meadows Huntsville Sister Mary's Philadelphia Bate William Ald Ferguson G& Tipped Vwwwe Jeteet Veur Tuebereniosia NEA Service Wes Earth United States Special Service Bureau Eighth Ave New York, N. Y Mary Capital American Legion Ter Hill Mortgomery National Legion Meville Mucklestone William W. Whitlock Florida H.L. Onhaillaux National Americanism Commission the Legion Hunteville University of Alabama Alabama Polytechnic Institute Francis Marion Inge Coll Rock Springs Moulton Personals 14Th Ave
Search Courier

Search the Decatur Daily Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Decatur Daily?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication