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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
4
The notice states AP retains republication rights for dispatches and reserves all rights in the paper. It lists subscription rates for carrier and mail services including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly terms and mentions Atlanta as a location.
Contributions to the Decatur Charity Council total near $2,000, below the set goal but higher than 1937. Funds go only to needy persons without other aid. The public is urged to donate at the Chamber of Commerce to help the campaign succeed.
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company paid nearly $26 000 in county taxes. the piece argues railroads contribute to public services and must bear costs of government. It urges that large taxpayers can be taxed to the point of unsustainability and stresses citizen will in governing.
The speaker urges lowering Alabama's income tax rate to match revenues with debt service and interest payments. He argues the surplus should not be diverted and calls for tax relief to boost industry and attract newcomers, citing prior deficits and bondholder pressures.
Senators Bankhead Hill attack TVA management for locating HQ offices in Knoxville. They note John Sparkman testified before a congressional committee and question why the headquarters was placed away from Muscle Shoals. They claim the law is clear and say Congress will decide who runs TVA.
The Tuscaloosa News urges Mrs. Charlton to resign from one side as a conflict between the Southern Conference for Human Welfare and Alabama Democrats is described as irreconcilable. It argues she cannot faithfully serve both, given the conferences stance on race and equality versus white supremacy.
The report notes Mrs Louise Charlton played a central role in organizing the first conference on human welfare held in Birmingham. Her continued influence in the permanent organization may raise questions as delegates return home and echoes of the gathering persist.
One year ago today Mrs H D Barnum and children returned from Florence after two weeks with relatives and Mrs R R Brown came back from a four week visit in Somerset Kentucky. Dr John C Bragg and Dr H D Greer attended the Alabama Medical Society meeting in Huntsville. Mrs L P Troup returned to Birmingham after a weekend visit. Mrs S M Thompson opened her Grant street home to the Six Hundred Club members.
Inside Washington a clash unfolds over proposed changes to bank examination and the comptroller bureau. Morgenthau resists any abolition while Eccles backs a new division of duties with the Fed. Roosevelt’s stance on continental defense and Latin sentiments adds to the tangled political jockeying.
Miner Bayne Mr Blard and Jack Morgan visited Mr M B Miller Sunday. Rev Porter conducted Flat Creek services at 11. Oak Grove singing drew a good crowd. Roy A Warren, New Center school principal, works on a new home near Moulton. H V James missed church due to illness. Hubert Lowery has his show.
Dr. Logan Clendening explains the six senses concept and identifies the semi circular canals as end organs for equilibrium. He notes their location near the inner ears and their role in balance, posture, and eye movements. Aviation uses equilibrium tests, including swivel chair trials and caloric tests, to assess pilots.
Community residents report widespread illness with many cases of flu and cold. Notable activity includes visits among residents such as F G Oliver and family, A W Walker and relatives, and trips to nearby towns including Neel Decatur and Hartselle. Several residents and guests are listed traveling between Ellisville, Cedar Creek, and Birmingham.
J L M explains that a blood count is valuable as a diagnostic factor only when combined with other symptoms for acute appendicitis. He states it has no value in chronic appendicitis, which he also questions.
Local residents share health updates with J. C. Williams Sr hospitalized in Arab after a broken arm. Community members attended Union Hill game Friday night and visited various locals. Birth announced for Al McKinney and wife a son born December 4.
The Home Demonstration Club will meet at Mrs. H. V. Jones on Thursday December 8. Mrs. Crawford of Moulton will be present. Everyone is invited to attend.
A local judge remarks on a beggar's claim of unemployment and poor work history. An officer notes the man’s soft hands. The text also touches on football season ending and appreciation for good passers and holiday shopping manners.
A dog snatched a joint of meat while his owner was at the butcher shop. The owner acknowledged the theft and stated the dog is currently keeping away from further trouble.
Mr Eatwell praises the housekeeper with a warm smile and hearty appetite as a graceful apology. The hostess responds that his politeness nearly flatters her while noting his hearty meal.
A collage of playful lines and brief vignettes from a Philadelphia Bulletin clipping. The text features a girl mistaken by a garden elephant, comic exchanges about pine woods and pineapples, and aphorisms on progress, family talks, and newspaper luncheon banter.
A Walter Winchell column sample reports on William M. Lewis Lafayette College at Lehigh U and cautions editors against jazz journalism. It weaves jokes about Hitler era persecutions Hemingway autographing a song, plagiarism notes with Ken Magazine, Lanny Ross in Brooklyn, embezzlement rumors, and a piano bar idea to toast America and its presidents.
Doris Cromer helps Rubinoff the fiddler recover under a moonlit sky. Rumrich signs with True the Mag to tell a secret theft tale. The Fair touts an exclusive Ricb race club membership at 200 dollars with a 5000 dollar bond. Greenwich Village marquee reads Nazis in Newsreels and Imitation of Life. Peggy Mabon, Blue Book listed deb, is a Saks gift counsellor arriving by $4800 limousine. Photographers’ Union plans Broadway pickets over forbidden images. Gloria Whitney quits Russ Morgan, sails to Australia. Box office tips, seat lull for December 10 to 24. Hofmann wore cotton in ears at Godowsky funeral. Ferdinand short outdrawing feature. Ladies Home Tunnel pays Frank Buck’s lion cub shoot for a cover. Antheil faced boos. he placed a revolver on the piano. The Purple Box sells handworked items by thirty crippled girls.
A toast praises the ladies as second to the press in news sharing. A man says he has persuaded his wife not to give a unaffordable present. A child jokes about butter on bread as the mother requests adding more.
The essay argues personal liberty requires responsibility and contrasts dictatorship with democracy. It claims dictators plan to militarize Europe while democracies unite against arms bluffing. It asserts Americans value freedom and cannot be forced to surrender it, affirming spirit over armed unity.
Edward Hunter spending a few days in Birmingham. Edward Hogan and Toxie Hogan return from Florida. The wedding of Charlie Steel and Miss Thelma Smith announced today. Mrs J. W. Hunter visited with Author Self. Grady Baker stayed with Austin Self. Estelle and Louise Hunter with Lorene and Ilva Dutton and Ottis Dutton attended Forest Chapel singing. Irene Dutton visited cousin Evelyn Morris. Penns school building to host an entertainment and supper Thursday night. D M Dutton and Ottis traveled to Hartselle on business.
Julius Caesar was abducted for 15900 dollars and called the ransom insult. Kidnappers raised the sum to 75000 dollars, which was paid. After release Caesar captured and executed the entire ransom group.
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