03 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1935
Page
1
Morgan county cotton planters begin receiving second cotton rental checks totaling 155000 with about 3100 payments distributed today at 17 payment sites. County Agent W H Gregory urges farmers to await notification cards before collecting to avoid confusion.
Pastors, superintendents, teachers and B Y P A leaders of Morgan County Baptist Association urged to meet Wednesday at 3 pm at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church. Davis Cooper Managua and Chester Quarrels Montgomery will represent and deliver addresses.
In Boston on December 3 Herbert L. Ohrenberger of Dedham laughed uproariously at a news reel, triggering laughter from other patrons. The manager awarded him a life saying he has the most infectious laugh and appreciates his presence in the audience.
In Pell City Alabama the grand jury probing mine disorders in St Clair county was ordered not to file a report until the Alabama Supreme Court rules on the jury's authority to sit at Pell City Judge Alto V Lee planned to travel to Montgomery for a hearing on the writ of prohibition The court allowed the grand jury to continue investigating mine disorders including the White Chapel fatality but barred reporting pending the ruling The dispute centers on whether a northern division jury has jurisdiction across divisions with Charlie Shepherd charged with first degree murder by mine disorder links Wilkinson Burr represent Shepherd
Allan Roy Dafoe features in The Country Doctor life story of 18 month old babies. The Dionne babies play themselves while Dr Gasser appears with a large entourage in a snowbound town. Henry King leads the party with Dorothy Peterson as the babies nurse. The Blake and Levien story excludes Oliva and Elzire Dionne.
Technical Sergeant Clem H. Kelley 38 and his eight year old son were killed in a Langley Field home in a mysterious shooting. A daughter Irene was wounded and Nod Irene remains at Fort Monroe hospital. A 17 year old nephew named Buster Russell was taken into custody after claiming responsibility for one shot while authorities consider accidental discharge amid multiple shots.
A condemnation suit by Tennessee Valley Authority against the Tally tract in East Morgan County opened at city hall. TVA appraisal for several hundred acres to be flooded by Wheeler Dam was rejected by owners who call the amount too low. Witnesses and arguments expected to continue into late Wednesday afternoon. Lawyers Taylor Richardson Sparkman for landowners and J K Brockman and Judge James E Horton for TVA represent the sides.
Hollywood reports Jackie Coogan age 21 and Betty Grable age 19 ended their engagement last night ten days before starting a personal appearance tour. Coogan had accumulated about 000,000 as a child star.
A gang of seven or eight convicts broke from the Charlestown Massachusetts State Prison in Boston injuring guards and prisoners. The dead include prisoner Philip Naples and truck driver Louis Richards. Several escape attempts followed as authorities recaptured many fugitives amid gunfire and gas.
Miss Boots Heflin daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Heflin of Moulton suffered bruises after a car door flew open on the Decatur Moulton road. She fell from the moving vehicle while trying to close the door. Heflin teaches at Clanton High school and was visiting her parents.
In Waukesha Wisconsin a man who survived an auto accident laments his failed craft. He notes he has not finished a complete harness in ten years and closes his shop saying fellows like him aren’t needed anymore.
The first regular meeting of the Business and Professional Women's Club of Decatur is set for Thursday evening December 6 at 8 oclock in the Lyons Hotel parlors. The executive committee has held several called meetings and will place the charter member list at this gathering. It aims to attract prospects and launch an engaging program for the club.
Deputies shouted over debate as the BULLETIN report notes confusion. Radical socialist members pressed to disband the Croix de Feu, the fascist war veterans organization, amid political strife in France.
Texas planter Lee Moore told the Supreme Court the Bankhead cotton production control act risks constitutional nullification by Congress. He argued the act would expand federal power beyond public purpose if sustained, as arguments proceed on Dec 10 challenging the tax on excess cotton.
A sale of articles crafted by blind residents will occur all day Thursday at A. F. Harris store on Second Avenue. Sponsored by the Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs and local clubs, proceeds aid state welfare programs. Prominent club women praise the craftsmanship as equal to skilled work.
Last night dropped to 20 degrees as the coldest of the winter with a 24 hour high near 47. The Tennessee River gauge at Tape stood at 49 feet and fell. Frost is expected to reach 28 to 34 inches tonight with generally fair skies and light rain in some western areas.
A week old foundling left on a porch was brought to Benevolent Society hospital after discovery by Mr. Compton and Judge A. A. Griffith. Miss Louella Masterson said public welfare had not yet moved to place the infant, who attracts many with her pink toes and fingers.
Russell Speare announces a store removal sale starting tomorrow. Mr Dobbins and staff have prepared for a major merchandising event as the store moves to larger quarters in early year growth. Speare began business in Decatur in 1915 and is now a leading northern state merchandiser.
Directors of public welfare from 12 counties in Decatur district gathered for sessions at Hotel Lyons and Seton Hall. State officials and welfare staff explained the new department setups with 50 to 60 attendees including county, field, and school attendance workers.
A Kansas City Christmas story centers on Jimmy and his new father soon after an adoption. The narrative highlights a community celebration with local coach and supporters welcoming the child into a hopeful family, reflecting festive goodwill and public interest.
Secretary Hull cautioned individuals handling arms to register under the act and warned of penalties up to five years in prison or a ten thousand dollar fine. The act requires permanent records and licensing for import or export of war materials, with a closed registration period on November 29 and enforcement by the Munition Suppressors Board.
The Pontiac Caravan advances toward Decatur with a parade of models. A pilot car equipped with talkie features leads the convoy along First Avenue. The event includes a free ride and aims to stage the parade tomorrow.
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