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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1936
Page
2
Excavation of a 900 foot long boat slip in east Decatur has been leveled and filled with water. The slip measures 100 feet wide and 10 to 16 feet deep. TVA crews began rip-rapping the west slope with stone to form a 600 foot wharf for river traffic. Digging was rushed with double shifts. construction started just over two weeks ago.
Avers outlines proposals for an inter-American court of justice, a Dominican plan modeled on Geneva, a Nicaraguan moral disarmament convention, and larger nation agendas including U S neutrality and Argentina Chile peace ideas. Debate centers on Dominican plan with skeptical conference delegates unsure it will emerge. Cordell Hull and Carlos Saavedra Lamas discussed session details with Espil.
President Franklin D Roosevelt stepped ashore from the cruiser Indianapolis in Montevideo after a South American peace voyage. He was greeted by President Gabriel Terra as a large crowd cheered despite rain and wind, the final stop of his inter-American peace conference tour.
Decatur city notes include visits by Mrs. Ralph King and others, Thanksgiving gatherings, local football action with Arab boys beating Union Hill 24 13, and several residents traveling to Birmingham. Secretary Howell Turner to summon electors for December 14 voting in Montgomery. Community plans include prayer meetings and a Rose Bowl interest in Decatur.
The king defends his private life amid a press crisis led by The Times. Leaders in Downing Street and Winston Churchill weigh Baldwin's stance on marriage to Mrs Simpson and seek ministerial support before any public step.
Royal crisis unfolds as King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson meet with close advisers inside Fort Belvedere. Guards tighten gates and motor traffic is halted while neighbors say Mrs Simpson has been seen there. Noon departure from Buckingham Palace follows.
Lloyds underwriters in London stopped quoting rates for potential postponement of May coronation. Merchants feared losses if delays occurred. Most underwriters cited full books or reluctance to assume more risk, with yesterday’s 25 guineas per 100 rate deemed out of the question.
Last Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Nash entertained the board of stewards of Central Methodist church with a lavish turkey dinner. Special guests included Dr. and Mrs. M. E. Lazenby and the wives of the stewards. A long list of stewards and their spouses attended. An inspirational address by Dr. Laben was delivered and heard with interest.
L Judy, prominent Moulton banker, was treated at Benevolent Society Hospital after a Thanksgiving Day stroke. He is much improved and expected to return home today, pleasing friends in Lawrence and Morgan counties.
Decatur curb market to offer meats dressed hens fryers and dressed guineas on Saturday. Three sellers were present this morning with total sales of 11.56 dollars.
The report notes a Duke of York event in Edinburgh with a Decatur resident James A Nelson who attended a Masonic banquet in Dublin over 50 years ago for the Prince of Wales. Cotton growers say most of the crop is out and brokers expect a large share en route to market. The Rotary Club international service committee under Julian Harris plans next week’s program. Construction begins on Cornelian Courts Hotel at Johnston street and Sixth avenue, with a hoped-for opening this month. The Daily staff thanks O Lipscomb for a gift of fine sausage.</S>
The Morgan County Petroleum Industries committee attacked Senate bill 26, which would divert gasoline and highway revenues to a general fund and distribute them to all state departments. Critics warn diversion would cost Alabama federal road aid for 1938 and 1939 by forcing matches and reducing highway funding.
The proposed bill would tax beer 1 2 percent per bottle and wine 1 cent per pint while not taxing package whisky sold at state stores. Counties could regulate beer wine and whisky licenses and hold elections on petition. Absent elections, Alabama’s existing laws stay in effect.
The Tennessee Valley Authority finishes four landing fields near Decatur area for plane malaria control work. Each field measures 2000 by 400 feet and will store spraying chemicals. locations include five miles east of Decatur on Somerville road and three miles west of Mooresville, near Tanner, and five miles west of Courtland.
Tucson awaiting news as Hjalmar H Boyeson III reports a trunk from his grandfather in Norway contains letters by Longfellow Hawthorne Lowell Emerson Holmes Whittier Twain Riley and more. The trunk also holds unpublished manuscripts first editions and photographs discovered by a high school student.
A deed was filed for record today recording the sale by Pearl C. Murray to Harry H. Higdon of the frame bungalow at 337 Grant Street. L. B Wright of John Patterson Agency handled the sale. The cash purchase involves a seven room dwelling to be extensively remodeled with hopes of occupation in a few weeks.
Superintendent W. W. Benson announced the Christmas holiday period for the local schools. Schools will close Friday December 18 and resume classes Monday January 4.
The New York market rose from recent losses with gains in Wright Aeronautical Douglas Sperry Boeing U S Steel Bethlehem Republic Interlake Crowns. Schenley pays 75 cent extra dividend while Chrysler General Motors Western Union Con Edison Radio and others hold near. London and Paris markets show nervousness as a cabinet crisis looms and currency values drift against the dollar.
Decatur livestock market shows cattle steady with varying carcass and weight prices. Hogs range 7.25 to 9.55 per cwt by weight, with sows at 8.25 and discounts for half fat and unfinished hogs. Lambs and culls priced per pound, with several light and heavy categories listed.
Decatur delegates R N Harris and City Attorney John A Caddell joined the majority to adjourn forever over a $12000 six month budget to hire an attorney and executive secretary to represent municipalities at a TVA and utility conference. Caddell said most delegates felt no representation was needed beyond TVA. The meeting was misunderstood as a power pooling discussion but focused on transmission facilities.
The Baptist church hosts a supper for 72 attendees before the monthly officers and teachers meeting. Cooper Cowan presides as Sunday school superintendent and Rev. Luther Gaines delivers readings in Negro dialect and a talk on Sunday school work. The beginners department, led by Mrs. Paul Gienn, served the meal.
John Wayne stars in The Oregon Trail a historical western shot in the High Sierras. A 500 strong cast and crew plus 200 horses and 18 wagons were moved 300 miles across Salt Lake Death Valley to film snow bound scenery for two day run starting tomorrow.
Charles Hanson sought Marine enlistment in Shelton Washington but a nude tattoo on his right arm drew opposition. He replaced the image with a tattoo of a gown and joined the Marines.
Jefferson D. Henry of Birmingham has been assigned as camp educational director at the CCC camp in Athens Alabama, succeeding Leonard Roth who moves to the Louisville Mississippi CCC camp. Henry is the son of a former Athens Methodist minister.
Construction on the new home erected by R. E. Catlett on Cherry street began yesterday. The building is expected to be ready for occupancy within about 60 days, weather permitting.
Special Security regional headquarters announced the opening of additional field offices in Montgomery, Savannah, Ga., and Jackson, Miss., expanding regional coverage.
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