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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1932
Page
1
Decatur charity campaign urged completion of reports by Wednesday at three from canvassers. Rev. E N Hart, ill with influenza, called for final reports to F E McLeod at Morgan County National Bank and outlined plans to continue the drive to meet a $5,000 goal before Christmas.
Decatur curb market sold near typical levels as planters from rural areas brought choice produce for consumers. The produce selection remained strong this season aided by a milder winter.
All Chamber of Commerce members who have not mailed in cards are urged to do so today. The annual dinner occurs next Monday at 6 15 PM at the Junior Chamber hall. The annual meeting and board of directors election will be held that evening with a brief session to avoid conflicts.
A chicken head sent to the local laboratory by E. Lindler of Addison Windsor County tested positive for rabies after the bird showed fits until death. A cat head from Courtland also tested positive, with reports the animal had bitten several residents and three vaccine treatments were dispatched.
Indianapolis reports plans for a 1937 World Conference on Christian hits and Work drawing about five hundred church leaders from Protestant and Greek Orthodox denominations. Dr Cadman cites a Geneva headquarters world federation of churches with goals to deepen spiritual life, foster unity and peace, boost education, and affirm Christian principles amid global issues. The commission notes active international Christian gatherings and calls American churches to cooperate despite national policy criticisms.
Warm Springs Georgia December 6 AP The prospect of a special Congressional session early in the new administration grew as House lawmakers signaled for repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. Roosevelt's advisers in Warm Springs expect a beer legalization push but warn repeal may fail to reach a two thirds vote, potentially sustaining a presidential veto.
Five masked robbers ambushed a mail carrier Fred Woe lsch and guard Frank Stastny near Adams and Clark, forcing them into the Edison building lobby. The gang stole mail sacks containing securities possibly worth between a half million and two million dollars as they fled in a sedan. The exact contents remain unknown, with 163 pieces in the sacks.
A prominent foot specialist representing Dr William M Scholl will hold a one day demonstration at Moore Stevens Shoe Store on Wednesday. The event is a return engagement arranged due to inclement weather during the prior demonstration at the same store a few weeks earlier.
Eight women and seven crew members were booked as material witnesses in the slaying of Captain Wanderwell on the Carman, a world cruise vessel. Wanderwell, later identified as Valarian Tieczynski, was shot in his cabin after a dining saloon appearance and had keys in hand as his body was found. No motive yet established.
Lawrence County Board of Education met in special session to set a plan as funds run out. Schools would operate to December 23 or suspend indefinitely with state aid uncertain, with high schools allowed a full half year and three small districts closing December 16 without local taxes.
Montgomery reports conventions for 1933 will bring about 10000 visitors to the Alabama capital. The Alabama Education Association annual meeting in spring is expected to attract around 5000 delegates.
Thirty Morgan county cowboys from Falkville Danville and Eva toured Nashville visiting Union Stockyards the state capitol and the Andrew Jackson hotel They heard talks on agriculture and livestock with Dee Owens of Danville delivering best essay The trip aims to boost Morgan county interest in livestock and involved many local teachers and students from three schools
State Commander Eddie Murray of Foley plans a visit to North Alabama soon, with a possible two week stay across the Tennessee Valley posts as the Legion pushes an intensive membership drive to record the largest enrollment ever.
Chas. Boone III of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, assistant staff officer, ill with influenza in a Birmingham hospital after a visit to North Alabama. Friends here regret the news.
Stolen Chevrolet coupe owned by Mrs Hargett of Tusumbia was taken from Second avenue between 5 30 and 6 00 pm. The car was found abandoned near the Moulton highway by Rodney Bethany and returned to the owner.
The Decatur Rotary Club hosted the annual Ladies Night at Junior Chamber of Commerce hall at 7 pm. Paul Puckett and his Alabama Darlyns provided music and tap dance. Erskine Chenault welcomed guests, Thelma McGehee responded, favors were given, and Mrs. McGehee won a candy box in the attendance drawing.
Mrs Marjorie Delise Poole wife of Addison Poole died this morning at 4 30 oclock at the Benevolent hospital. The body was moved to Brown's for burial then taken to the home of her parents W C Stovall 1213 Fifth avenue south. Funeral at Central Baptist church Wednesday at 2 pm with cortege at 1 30 pm Rev James Allen Smith and Rev C M Tyndall officiating. Pallbearers named. Survived by husband parents four sisters and two brothers. Also listed as a nurse of Mrs P D Mitchell Mahlon and Homer Stovall of Decatur.
The State Elections Bureau rejected U S Senator James J Davis expense account for failing to submit vouchers over ten dollars as required. He has until Thursday to file them with Richard J Beamish secretary of the commonwealth.
A Morgan county conference in Hartselle aims to create a permanent organization of all social agencies. The meeting at Morgan County High School follows a six month interim and seeks countywide community committees to address local social problems.
President Hoover sends a final message to Congress proposing a blanket manufacturers sales tax covering nearly all goods except food, an 11 percent pay cut for federal employees, a balanced budget, a reorganized federal government, and economic cooperation with foreign nations. He also calls for public works reductions and elimination of certain veteran payments amid fiscal tightening.
The football squad of Central High School will hold its annual banquet Wednesday evening starting at 7 o'clock in the school cafeteria. Squad members their sweethearts and several guests are invited to attend.
The Chamber of Commerce board of directors holds the final session of the year this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the Chamber offices.
In the East China Sea the Japanese destroyer Sawarabi capsized after a monsoon struck her with 104 crew believed dead. Four other ships searched and rescued sixteen survivors, one dying onboard, as officers theorize a fault led to the catastrophe near Formosa.
The Thompson Drug company will relocate from its current corner at Reystaan and Grant to the former Ger's building at Pies Avenue and Johnston Street on January 1. Renovations to make the new shop a leading local retail establishment will occur between now and then.
Little Faynell Roberts of Moulton Route 2 was believed improved after injuring her right foot by a nail while walking at home. She received medical attention Saturday evening during repairs on a chicken house.
Friends report Hildreth McCullough is confined to his Fifth Avenue West home with an influenza attack.
W. E. Ryan of Fairfield reports his complete set of fake teeth lost after a night near Echols gin. A TV ward is offered for the return, with the missing upper and lower plates described as vanished on a Saturday night.
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