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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1939

Page

2

No Such Thing As Safe Bulls Warn Auburn Dairymen

Dr. Burns of Alabama extension urges dairymen to place herd sires in sturdy enclosures and use safe handling to avoid dairy bull attacks. He notes Ferdinand or any name does not predict temperament and warns against relying on an unguarded bull. Burns offers plans for inexpensive bull sheds and exercises for El Toro to reduce danger.

F. W.burns Alabama Agricultural Extension Service el ‘Toro Ferdinand Mike Dr. Burns Burns el Toro

Finland Isolated as Moscow Demands Action at League

Russia remains loyal to the league but demands forceful action against aggressors. Since the Soviet Union joined in 1934 its delegates pressed hard for sanctions and argued against others as aggression. Russian ambassador Jakob Surits heads to Geneva for budget committee, with council session to follow.

Russia Geneva Agee Paris Jakob Surits Ivan Maisky London British Press Association

Sermon Series 18S to Be Continued at St Pauls Lutheran

Rev. E. T. Town pastor of St Pauls Lutheran Church will continue the sermon series on the Ten Commandments this Sunday evening at seven. His topic will be Thou Shall Not Commit Adultery. The series is drawing growing interest.

E. T. Town St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis

Creomulsion offers relief for acute or chronic bronchitis by loosening phlegm and soothing inflamed mucous membranes. It claims fast cough relief, rest, and sleep with a guarantee that you can get your money back if not satisfied.

Creomon Seoul

Markets Open With Tired Outlook on Declines and Modest Gains

New York stock market starts the week sluggish with few leaders rising and many slipping. Transfers for five hours total around 400 thousand shares as early attempts at a mild recovery fade. Cottonseed oil prices in New Orleans show steady to firm trends with select futures quoted around 6.50 to 6.36 cents.

Victor Eubank New York

Markets at a Glance New York Des 4 4

Stocks irregular with leaders drafting in a slow session. bonds uneven. Foreign exchange steady with new pressure against. Belga cotton mixed with foreign buying and spot house selling. Sugar lower amid commission house and speculative pressure. Metals easier as zinc cuts 12 cents a pound. Woo Tops firm on trade buying. Chicago wheat higher and corn higher. Cattle steady to 25 cents higher. hogs steady with top at 5.75.

New York Des Belga Chicago

New York Cotton Futures Close Higher Amid Mixed Trading

Futures closed with gains in December and January contracts while March and May showed mixed moves. Spot middling prices rose to 10.31 with a modest uptick, reflecting a cautious trading session in New York.

N.Y New York

Cotton futures steady as shorts cover amid liquidation

In New Orleans on December 4, trading mixed with shorts buying and covering offset by liquidation and hedge selling in distant positions. Closing quotations remained steady four points higher to two lower across the Dec through Oct contracts with slight gains and losses noted for nearby months.

New Orleans Shorts

Cottonseed meal futures close steady in Memphis

Prime cottonseed meal futures at 41 percent closed steady in Memphis on December 4 as buyers and sellers held positions with little change in price. Market activity remained subdued with no strong directional move reported.

Memphis Tenn

Cotton market closes steady in New Orleans

Spot cotton in New Orleans on December 4 held steady with sales of 1 464. Prices for low middling stood at 9.07 cents per pound while middling reached 10.17 and good middling 10.52. Receipts totaled 6 488 and stocks 718 678.

New Orleans

Butter Prices and Egg Quotes From Chicago Market Report

Chicago market dispatch notes butter unsettled at 541 260 and 93 score with varied lots and 27 to 30 cents on different grades. Egg quotations show easy fresh graded eggs with numbers around 20 to 18 1 2 cents and refrigerator extras at 16 1 2.

Chicago Treamery

Nashville Livestock Market News Report

Nashville Tennessee December 4 cattle numbers at 1 000 salable calves 150 strong. Good and choice fed steers yearlings on market with slaughter and stocker classes steady to weekly close. Hogs 400 steady with weights 120 plus mainly 4 45 5 30. sows around 3 95. Sheep 25 mostly 25 50 lower with lambs up to 8 25 and fat ewes 2 00 3 00.

Nashville Livestock Nashville Tenn

Wheat and corn futures rise after early profit pullback

Wheat markets resume advance with gains of 3 to 5 cents per bushel over the prior week as of December 4. Wheat closed 1 8 5 8 cents higher. December at 93 3 8 and May at 89 3 4. Corn up 1 4 5 8 with December at 53 1 4 3 8 and May at 54 5 8 3 4. Oats hold steady to 1 4 cent higher.

Chicago

Lonely Child Christmas campaign plans discussed

Rotary club members debated this year’s Lonely Child campaign led by Lawson Davidson. The plan mirrors prior efforts with public assistance sought, and attendees included Tom Peach, Andrew of Montgomery, E R Naylor, Harry Taft, and L M Almond of Acna.

Rotary Club Lawson Davidson Tom Peach Montgomery Andrewlg E.R. Naylor Harry Taft L. M. Almond Alacna

No New Tax Plea Voiced Across Washington Policy Debate

The United States Chamber of Commerce rejected new taxes to fund emergency defense. It urged Congress to tighten control of government spending and create a central budget committee. Lawmakers noted political risks in cutting relief and agricultural appropriations. Six major supply bills totaling about $4.69 billion face subcommittee review this week.

Washington Chamber of Commerce of United States Roosevelt Congress Chamber Woodrum D.-Va House House ,and An Influential Member of Its Appropriations Committee

Party Chief on Trial in Pennsylvania Blackmail Case

Pennsylvania Democratic chairman David L. Lawrence denied in court that he ever received a $5,000 payment from a gravel company tied to a state contract. U S Senator Joseph F Guffey testified about alleged discussions at the 1936 Democratic National Convention. Bowser testified he gave Lawrence funds after demand for more. Lawrence stated he did not discuss contracts with Bowser. He also noted his former role as commonwealth secretary.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania David L. Lawrence U. S Joseph F. Guffey Philadelphia Spurgeon Bowser Pioneer Materials Company

Bank holdup ends with quick escape and ambushed clerk

The bandit seized the sack of money, warned Kemp to stay put, struck him with a blackjack, then fled through the basement. Kemp phoned police who arrived about three minutes later. A Morgan county plated car remained parked on Grant Street as officers and Kemp left, more than half an hour after the incident.

Kemp Mr.Kemp Grant Street Morgan County

Mrs Viola Peebles Dies At Rural Home

Mrs Willie Viola Peebles 64 longtime Hillsboro area matron died at her rural home after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the residence with burial in Cottingham cemetery. Survived by husband George W Peebles five daughters and six sons.

Willie Viola Peebles Hillsboro, Rt. 2 Cottingham George W. Peebles Jeff Tolbert Edga Cottingham Jesse Gleria Eddie Box Earline Peebles Robert William Harry Elmer Luke Luther

Browder's Trial Delayed Until December 28

Earl Browder, Communist party leader, facing charges of using a fraudulently obtained passport, had his trial postponed today to December 28 at the request of his attorney George Gordo Battle. Browder remains free on bail as brief proceedings occur before Federal Judge Murray Hulbert.

New York Earl Browder Communist Party George Gordo Battle Browder Murray Hulbert

By-Products Sermon Topic at Central Methodist

The Rev. Archibald Lambuth preached both services on Sunday at QCentral Methodist, likening coal by products to the by products of conduct. He cited Jesus guiding individuals through casual acts that changed lives, urged Christians to let their influence bless others, and closed with a Lord's Supper invitation and a Rose Bowl football illustration.

Qcentral Methodist Church BR. Lambuth Archibald Samaria Jesus Jairus Jerico Bethesda Paul H. 8. Gillette Cois Lowery Alexander Selkirk DeFoe Christ

Thanksgiving Poem by Union School Student

A Union School student Nida Riley from Somerville Route 3 shares a Thanksgiving poem praising gratitude and holiday joys. The verse mentions Thanksgiving Day, family, friends, laughter, pie and sledding, ending with thanks to the Lord for good things and safety.

Lfe Nida Riley Union School Somerville Route 3

Mayor Maverick Defense Seeks Acquittal in Poll Tax Case

In San Antonio Texas on December 4 Maverick mayor and ex congressman Maury Maverick faced defense arguments that the evidence fails to prove a felony. Attorneys A J Wirtz and Carl Wright Johnson urged Judge Bryce Ferguson to instruct a acquittal on charges tied to paying another's poll tax. The trial began last week with the prosecution seeking 2 to 5 years imprisonment. The judge planned a ruling later that day.

San Antonio Texa Maury Maverick Bryce Ferguson Maverick A. J. Wirtz Carl Wright Johnson Ferguson Texas

Decatur Community Notes and Locals Gatherings

A busy week in Decatur with A C Bailey traveling to Pontiac for a company conference and returning later this week. Local residents including Wyker, Pryor, Speake, Sherrow, and Steed resume studies at universities and institutes after Thanksgiving. Church groups plan meetings and social events, with Market Day observed at Memorial Drive Methodist and a W M A week of prayer. Numerous residents are noted for illnesses, visits, and travel, including Baby Bess Beaty, Earl Jones Jr., and others.

Britain Claims Direct Hits on Warships in North Sea

British air ministry says warships were struck by bombs in the North Sea amid claims of sinking a German submarine yesterday. Germany counters that only a small fishing vessel was hit. In Tokyo Grew meets Japanese Foreign Minister Nomura over a tentative settlement formula for U S Japan issues with few details.

Britain Germany British Air Ministry North Sea Tokyo United States Joseph C. Grew Nomura

Republicans Reopen Debate on Recognition of Soviet Russia

Washington observers say the Roosevelt administration's 1933 recognition of the Soviet government may have influenced the Soviet invasion of Finland. Republicans cite past statements by leaders including a 1923 Hughes pledge against encouraging Soviet visits and Hoover's critique of Roosevelt's stance. Rep. Knutson argues recognition strengthened Stalin and tied the administration to Finland's tragedy.

Washington United States Russia Roosevelt Finland Republican National Committee Hughes Herbert Hoover National Committee Rep Knutson Minn Stalin

Clemency Granted to Nine Convicts in Alabama

The Alabama board of pardons and paroles granted permanent paroles to nine state convicts and denied the applications of five others. Paroled are Maurice Weatherly Lauderdale county rape J D Ellis Jefferson forgery Bennie German Jefferson murder life Ethel Laskell Bennett Cullman manufacturing liquor Homer Henderson Cullman manufacturing whisky Jesse Motes Russel burglary I V Duncan Jefferson robbery Able Pruitt Lawrence first degree manslaughter and Ben Williams Marengo assault with intent to murder.

Montgomery Ala State Board of Pardons and Paroles Maurice Weatherly Lauderdale County J. D. Ellis Jefferson Bennie German Ethel Laskell Bennett Cullman Homer Henderson Jesse Motes Russel I. V. Duncan

Trust cases May Be Tried

The government won in a Chicago milk price fixing case and other anti trust actions. Chief Justice Hughes delivered the opinion, ruling the agricultural marketing act does not apply the Sherman act to these defendants. Justice Roberts wrote the labor case opinion reversing a lower court on union recognition. The district court had indicted 57 defendants under the Sherman act despite farm product controls.

Washington Chicago Hughes Department of Justice National Labor Relations Bava Newport News, Shipbuilding, and Dry Dock Company Justice Roberts Fourth Federal Circuit Hughes __youp District Court Northern Illinois Federal District Court Congress Secretary of Agriculture

Supreme Court ruling aids Chicago antitrust probes

Leo P. Tierney a special assistant to the attorney general called the high court decision upholding the government conspiracy case against milk distributors a boost for other Chicago area investigations He said the government will seek immediate arraignment and an early trial and that the Sherman act applies to such cases aiding the building industry inquiry headed for a federal grand jury.

Chicago Leo P. Tierney Supreme Court Tierney

Ruth a Ruth Continues After Hospital Grounds Escape

Ruth a Ruth, held on hospital grounds seeking food, escaped October 24 by leaving through an unlocked door. Superintendent Dr Louis J Saxe said she had a ward key but it was taken after her return. Authorities report she obtained another key with outside help. Mrs Judd's 1931 murders involved dismemberment and trunk shipments to Los Angeles. she was convicted in 1932 and sentenced to hang, with state supreme court upholding the conviction before a final county jury verdict.

Louis J. Saxe Fox

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Auburn Ferdinands Fe Ae George Zucco Paulette Goddard Princess Theatre Wall Street W. T. Grant Co R. D. Kemp Viola Peebles Decatur’s A. C. Bailey Pontiac Mich Pontiac Company John Wyker Luke Pryor University of Alabama Russell Speake Warren Sherrow Billy, Steed Marion’ Institute Walther League E. T. Tonn Louise Holtman Mrs. Tonn E. Christiansen Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Memorial Drive Methodists Missionary Society C. L. Cobbs T. W. Jones E. Vine St J. H.o'mcmath Anna Stewart Ernest Stewart Muscle Shoals Baby Bess Beaty Florence Virginia Robertson Earl Jones, Jr Faye Jones Benevolent Society Hospital Martha Aldridge Beatrice Lamon Laceys Springs Decatur Hudson Bracken Town Creek C. A. Goodwin Hillsboro Clarence Coffey Zene Julius Roberts Trinity Roland Hughes Madison Route 1 James Ryker Hartselle City Robert L. Schulitz H. H. Terry Courtland Emmett Payne Route J. W. Roberts la Fiesta Club Mrs Earl Lee Fever Marion Caroline Elizabeth Baugh's Infirmary Olive Street McAfee and Young W. T. Willoughby Bibb Humphrey Candler Pittman Huntsville Federal Court Tom King Johns Hopkins Hospital William McDonald F. E. Blankenship Frank Howell Lawrence County Paul Doss Hartsele L. E. Brown W. T. Crutchfield Harteelle First Presbyterian Church Lois Nichols Scottsboro Mrs. Dewey Houser P. N. Hough Laceys Spring Falking R. O. Spiégéls Ollie Moody Hemmond Indiana W. H. Moody M. R. Hull Athens William Weaver 4Th. Ave West Ruth A Tennessee Valley James Rankin Sec’y Treas State National Bank Building
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