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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1934
Page
1
Robbers burned into the Marion Junction bank vault early today using an acetylene torch and escaped with an undisclosed amount of loot. Cashier James Gilmer reported the break to Sheriff Samuel of Selma, and a fingerprint expert, G. B. Porter, was en route as officers secured the scene.
Washington dispatch reports a schism within the A F of L Building Trades Department as carpenters, bricklayers, and electricians threaten secession and plan to capture control to topple incumbents. Jurisdictional strikes and labor boards loom as the feud risks stalling a government building program and reviving heavy industry.
The Falkville brickyard, a joint venture by FERA and the city, reached 200000 bricks ready for new public buildings. Plans show a grammar school and city hall, with relief labor and funds ready this fall. Over 80 men worked in two daily shifts.
West Hill, charged on 12 counts for violating prohibition laws and slot machine operation, was found guilty on two charges in county court. A fine of 50 dollars in one case and 200 dollars in the other. Adjudged not guilty or cases not pressed on 10 remaining counts. Special term judge Sey bourne H. Lynne cleared 76 cases from the docket.
The Winsome class led by Mrs. Charles Williams meets at 7 30 tonight in the home of Mrs Harold Wright on Johnston Street. Members are urged to attend and bring a friend.
Morgan county's delegation leaves Saturday for Colbert county courthouse in Tuscumbia to meet Congressman Carmichael about securing federal aid for schools. School officials from across the county attend with Ameri can Legion and Parent Teachers' members. County superintendent says funds cover three and a half months unless federal aid is obtained.
H R Bailey arrives in Athens to replace J T Belue as county farm agent after a decade of extension work at Auburn. The central county farm committee also resigns, allowing Bailey to select a new committee for his tenure starting December 1.
A troop meeting at St John’s Parish House this evening will host a board of examiners. Troop four members may earn merit badges during the session.
Rev. Peter M. Dennis will celebrate holy communion at St. Timothy's in Athens Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock.
Walter E Dunnaveht shows slight improvement in condition at his home 706 W Moulton Street after a four week illness. No further medical details are provided.
D F Jewrey of Danville route two was among the business visitors in Decatur today.
The aviatrix Aloha Beach of California prepares to start a round‑the‑world flight from England next month. Her co pilot and navigator Lt A J Downes will join the voyage in a custom folding wing plane first tested at Roosevelt Field. Alpha Vanderwell and her late captain husband were famed globetrotting caravan leaders with two children.
Mrs. Ira Dews and her baby daughter Carolyn were discharged Thursday afternoon, transported by Priest’s Ambulance from Benevolent Society Hospital to their home on West Moulton Street.
New York cotton quotations at 1:35 p m show December and January terms at 12 46 and March at 12 51 with May at 12 52. May wheat trades at 193.
Bill Brandon, noted for a colorful career, died after a brief illness. He built a reputation with key roles at several organizations and left a lasting impact on colleagues and the community.
William Woodward Brandon 66 former Alabama governor died in Tuscaloosa of cerebral hemorrhage after two convulsions. A native of Tuscaloosa he served as probate judge, auditor, representative and city official. He led Alabama 1923 to 1927 and gained national prominence at the 1924 Democratic convention.
News of former Governor Bran don's passing caused widespread grief in Alabama. Known as Plain Bill to thousands, Brandon visited the area recently for a county officials meeting in Huntsville and joined a camping party at Wilson lake.
Civil service examinations will be given soon for field examiner and claims examiner positions with the United States Employes' Compensation Commission at $2,000 annually. Applications must be filed with the Civil Service Commission in Washington, D. C. no later than December 22, 1934.
Beverly Hills reports an early start to the investigation season as the ammunitions investigating committee holds an exciting session. The committee claims a lifetime job while noting ammunition concerns sell faster than it can be investigated.
A historical note discusses measures in dam building aimed at reducing flood risks and saving money. The piece mentions political context through Mrs John Wesley Gray and references a campaign tone likening governance to a well run kitchen, with Republican alignment noted.
In a yearly Christmas custom Baptists from the county sent one freight car full of produce to the Alabama Baptist Orphanage. Thirteen churches and several nonmembers contributed corn hay cottonseed meal flour and other farm goods plus a sizable monetary check. Agent Bailey assumes duties in Athens Alabama.
Fifty five additional rural rehabilitation cases were considered by the county committee at relief headquarters. Six applicants placed in group one, nineteen in group two, twenty eight dropped from the roll. Some had been approved by state headquarters but took other arrangements. Twenty seven more approvals for group one received today from Montgomery.
Mrs. Pearl Brandon Crawford of Alabama College Montevallo state field worker in parent education spoke in Decatur about a class on parent education. She said the effort aims to foster better understanding between parents and children and improve family relations.
Wheeler Dam enters its second year of construction with flood control priorities rising. TVA builds and raises coffer dams to concentrate river flow, allowing sections to dry for continued work on the No. 1 area and the power house while protecting future openings.
Yugoslav Serb troops attached to the Yugoslav army crossed into Hungary for intermittent forays, then retired to a short distance from the frontier. The move kept Hungary anxious as the Chetnis raided evacuated Hungarian homes in Yugoslavia.
Belgrade announces expulsion plan for 27 000 Hungarians amid severed ties with Hungary after Yugoslavia accuses Budapest of complicity in the Marseille king’s assassination. Officials say the appeal to the League of Nations signals seeking justice rather than breaking relations.
Geneva December 1 AP Fiber Eckhardt Hungary's delegate to the League of Nations is charged with offenses as authorities pursue details of the incident. The case unfolds amid diplomatic tensions and ongoing debates within the assembly.
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