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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1935
Page
2
The piece reports discussion of a proposed city anthem contest with figures like Duke Ellington and Rudy Vallee linked to potential entries. It notes concern over references to landmarks and calls for a unifying, celebratory tune, while names of sponsors and political figures appear in tentative context.
Officers surrounded a farmhouse about 30 miles east of McAlester in the Kiamichi mountains. One prisoner Heady was killed after refusing to surrender. Gilmore was captured with hands raised. Stanfield said Short remained at large, likely moving and hiding. Bolton, Muskogee detective chief, was among slain officers.
The market moved cautiously yet firm with new highs for several issues. Gains in International Nickel and Packard contrasted with declines in Chrysler and Southern Pacific while November merchandising and dividend news supported sentiment.
Four week cotton statistics report imports of 118000 bales with 80000 American, stock at 566000 including 276000 American. Forwarded 50000, American 29000. Exports 3000, American nil.
Liverpool cotton market report shows 33 000 bales traded including 29 900 American with steady futures. Spot prices listed for American grades range from strict good middling 7.32 to good ordinary 5.77 and nearby futures settle around 6.47 for December and January.
Chicago market report shows live poultry truck shipments at 22 units with steady prices. Dressed turkeys also hold steady with no price changes.
Butter at 5 116. Wes at 1 696. extra firsts 80 1 2 cents per pound. fresh graded firsts 29 1 2. current receipts 27 28. refrigerator extras 21 3 4. standards 21 1 2. firsts 1 1 4. Prices unchanged from previous.
Hogs 13 000 with 5 000 direct mostly 10 15 lower. top 9.90, bulk 9 75 9 85, larger weights 9 60 9 70, best sows 9 50. Cattle 2 000 calves 800. steer quality plain, few above 10.00, market slow. around 11.00 for feeders steady, inbetween heifers cows steady. Sheep 7 000 opening slow, indications around steady for aged sheep.
C. D. Judd of the Railway Express Agency forecasts a record Christmas season with Americans spending about three billion dollars on gifts. He says improved conditions will boost purchases and express shipments will be delivered on Christmas Day. The article urges early shopping and careful packing to aid the 50,000-plus staff and avoid delays.
An air raid on the palace injures a Belgian major and a Norwegian nurse at a Red Cross hospital tent. The palace and part of the American Seventh Day Adventists Hospital are destroyed amid intensifying hostilities in the Italy Ethiopia war. The Italian communique lists 24 Ethiopians and three Italians dead as fronts flare with Ethiopian offensives and rapid skirmishes around Makale.
Union County Sheriff L. B. Hutcheson was wounded when bandits who robbed the Suisse Bank of New Tazewell opened fire as they fled. Matthe ws, an auto mechanic, aided in the pursuit at Clinch River bridge. the sheriff was rushed to a Knoxville hospital with a head wound. The bandits fled toward Knoxville then turned east near Luttrell.
Chicago dispatch reports New Jersey police hint renewed probe into the Lindbergh kidnapping. Only one wood piece from the ladder, traced to Hauptmann’s attic, is confirmed. other uprights and cross bars remain unaccounted for as investigators weigh further tracing despite prior ransom-led detentions.
The Decatur Junior High second six weeks honor roll list includes many students across two grades. First group features Jane Britain Kathleen Mc Juanita Rogers Nancy Kate Thorn ton Joyce Wohl Ted Hale Doris Wohl Anne Johnson Dorothy Rose Swatzelle Mary Corley Sue Reeves Gann Mary Frances Jones Anne Mathews Mildred Swatzelle Margaret Scarborough Olean Sharp Annie Laurie Sigley Mary Cathryn Smith Maxine McCutcheon Harold Watkins Donald Nebrig Elizabeth Anderson Baby Bess Beatty Mary Jo Donaldson Anne Hughes Ruth Laubenthal Lila Sheat Mary Ford Tillery Margaret Ann Yarbrough Dorothy Akers Johnnie Hill James A. Nelson Virginia Prince Calvin. Second group lists Inez Freeman Mabel Green Virginia Hargrove Elizabeth Newlin Fannie Mae Street Webber McLeod Emertha Bendall Gloria Carlisle Caroline Jones Martha Kilgore Ollie Mae Shafer Evelyn Smith Collette Tanner C. W. Beth any Sarah Campbell Warnard Sartor Florence Mildred Lively Maryine Nungester Tah deals apeul amar Elizabeth Holland Ada Ruth French Dixie Nell Duffey Doris Thomas Leonard Mich ei Mary Ellen Smith Margaret Spark man Inez Lively William Reed Betty Lou Day Betty Fly Wilodine Reeves.
The Tennessee Valley Authority increased the land value on 54.4 acres tied to L. W. Norton heirs to 9975 from 8856. Testimony concluded after hearings at city hall with TVA officials J. K. Brockman and Judge James E. Horton facing seven witness testimonies from the landowners’ side.
Mrs Olen Sanders shows slight improvement after a serious illness at 321 East Moulton street. J B Toney also improving steadily at home. Various local figures visit, undergo operations, and attend meetings including a Spanish American War Veterans gathering at the courthouse. Church services and decorations planned, with multiple civic and social notices and hospital updates for residents and visitors.
Chicago December 6 AP three sisters Florence Celena and Anna Marenger with spouses and five children faced Judge Leon Edelman in a complex custody dispute. Florence married Ashley Ayin then John Tulci while Celena bore twins and Anna had a child this year. Ayin took Celena and the children to Dunbar Wis then returned leaving the youngsters with Florence. Tulci left Florence and faced a warrant for contributing to their welfare.
Mrs. James Fitts Hill of the Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers says the minimum program act provides the foundation for school operation and ensures teachers are paid while covering essential expenses. She notes the Tucker act would not fully fund schools and welcomes the attorney general ruling clarifying the law.
Bonds of 5000 dollars each were posted for nine men indicted on first degree murder charges in the slaying of a union miner. The men, all employees of the Alabama Fuel and Iron Co, await service by the St. Clair county sheriff. Ashville attorney John R. Robinson announced the arrangement with Charles Rowe and Solicitor M C Sivley for posting bonds.
In a tense courtroom Florence tearfully pleads for her six children as the judge orders custody arrangements. She declares deep family attachment and requests to have all the children returned to her care.
Ad features Virdol to relieve pain by topical application, claiming deep penetration and fast relief. The ad promotes a 50 cent bottle with money back guarantee and directs readers to Goidel's Drug Store.
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