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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1937

Page

2

Basic Provisions Of Farm Program Unchanged After 3 Weeks Of Debate

Senate and house have debated the administration farm program for nearly three weeks with no change in the basic provisions. The plan aims to balance supply and demand for corn, wheat, cotton, tobacco, and rice via an ever normal granary system. It would estimate required production and allocate acreage among states, counties, and farms, with loans and storage options when supplies are high and prices fall.

Senate House Edwin B. Harkinson Washington Congress Secretary of Agriculture

Princess to Present Gems of 1938 Here Friday

Vaudeville returns to Decatur with Sollie Childs presenting Gems of 1968 featuring a five piece girl band and Annette Dubois with Jimmy Carr. The cast includes Annette Jonal Danseuse Tom Jerry Knockabout Harry Shannon LaMarr Duo Rhythm tap and more.

Decatur Princess Theatre Sollie Childs Annette Dubois Jimmy Carr Annette Jonal Tom — Jerry Harry Shannon LaMarr

TVA eyeing surplus control in farm bill debate

Senate and House measures on TVA and farm subsidies propose stricter crop controls and different payment calculations for corn, wheat, and cotton. Critics warn of price depressions and constitutional overreach while supporters claim price and supply stabilization benefits for farmers and consumers.

Death at Long Island cocktail party prompts Walsh inquiry

Samuel A. Walsh 55 a retired Wall Street broker died in a New York hospital from a fractured jaw and pneumonia after a November 30 party at his Fort Salonga estate. State police cite a fist fight and abusive conduct toward women guests. George H. Hoyt Jr. remains at Bay Shore barracks for questioning.

New York Long Island Samuel A. Walsh Wall Street Walsh Fort Salonga George H. Hoyt, Jr Bay Shore Barracks Hoyt Alice Crowther London England

Mrs Turney Improves After Barn Fall At Baugh’s Infirmary

Mrs. W. W. Turney of Bomnerville was described as resting better today at Baugh's Infirmary after an accident in which she fell from a barn and sustained broken ribs. She was brought to the infirmary soon after the fall.

W. W., Turney Bomnerville Baugh's Infirmary

Jury Deliberates While Judge and Audience Withdraw In Cold Court

In Charleston District Court on December 9 Magistrate Robert O Royall allowed the jury to stay in the courtroom to deliberate while the judge and audience retired to stay near a stove. The small 20 foot room was cold as jurors pondered the case.

Charleston D. C Robert O. Royall

Abduction Mystery Ties Fried to Sand Gravel Probe

A 12 year old White Plains resident Arthur Fried vanishing prompts ransom talk of 200000 dollars. The boy reputedly would be a key witness in an investigation into the sand and gravel business tied to Thomas F Dewey the New York district attorney elect seen as a famed rackets fighter.

Arthur Fried White Plains N. Y New York Field Fried Thomas F. Dewey

Mrs Deloney Found Dead In Leighton Home

Funeral services were held for Mrs Mary Susan Deloney 63 at the First Methodist Church Leighton after a self inflicted gunshot wound in her bedroom. Deputy Coroner A L Etheridge ruled death by own action with the body found by her daughter and the husband stating she had been ill. Surviving are her husband Woodruff Deloney three daughters Anna Terry and Mrs Harris Pippen a brother Henry Rand and other relatives with burial at Oakwood Cemetery Tuscumbia.

First Methodist Leigton Mary Susan Deloney Leighton A. L. Etheridge Colbert County Deloney All Health Woodruff Deloney Anna Deloney J. C. Terry W.H. Heflin First Methodist Church Oakwood Cemetery Tuscumbia Brown E. P. King Leonard Preutt Fritz Deloney R. D. Wright J. C. Fennel Leslie King Percy King J. M. Lile Paul King R. H. King W. E. Deloney L. H. King J. E. Deloney E. C. King Ben Fennel Harry Fennel E. D. Fennel

Honor Lists Publicized At Senior High School

Principal W. T. Jordan released the Senior high school honor rolls listing first and second honors. Names include sreee Darrah Dorothy Grace Finley Woodruff Christine Riesnen Raymond Parks Frances Siviey Fred Smith George Bloodworth Henry Day Elizabeth Chandler Lois Pace and many others across sections Sr. 11 Katherine Boswell Ann Johnson Mildred Swatzel Marjorie Wilder Sr. I Munsey McGlathery Sarah Elmer Alma Doris Norton Lenard Michelson Dorothy Ann Park Annie Laurie Smey Joyce Wohl Arnold Doss George Moye Jane Brittan Vivian Napps Harriett Fittason Betty McGehee Nancy Kate Thornton Gloria Carlisle Kathleen McGilathery Hilda Vaughan Sr. 111 Mary Ethelyn Knight Margaret Norwood Sr. Ti Burt Murphee Mary Katherine Nungester Theo De Graffenried Dorothy Swatze Doris Wohl Billy Duncan Jack Mc Laughlin Sr. I Inez Freeman Billie Mc Ferrin Constance Pearson Angela Warren Mary Frances Jones Martha Frances Kilgore Lucille Cole Ollie Mae Shafer Pauline Williford Helen Mae Brewer Nellie Clarke Roan Edna Huddleston Edward Grubbs.

Sreee Darrah Dorothy Grace Finley Woodruff Christine Riesnen Raymond Parks Frances Siviey Fred Smith George Bloodworth Henry Day Elizabeth Chandler Lois Pace Katherine Boswell Ann Johnson Mildred Swatzel Marjorie Wilder Sr. I.munsey McGlathery Sarah Elmer Alma Doris Norton Lenard Michelson Dorothy Ann Park Annie Laurie Smey Joyce Wohl Arnold Doss George Moye Jane Brittan Vivian Napps Mary Ethelyn Knight Margaret Norwood Ti—Burt Murphee Mary Katherine Nungester Theo de Graffenried Dorothy Swatze Doris Wohl Billy Duncan Jack McLaughlin Inez Freeman Billie McFerrin Constance Pearson Angela Warren Mary Frances Jones Martha Frances Kilgore Lucille Cole Ollie Mae &Hafer Pauline Williford Helen Mae Brewer Nellie Clarke Roan Edna Huddleston Edward Grubbs

Polk County Possum Club to Hold 25th Banquet

In Mena Arkansas veteran members prepared for the 25th annual banquet of the Polk County Possum Club. The meeting centers on the potential election of a woman candidate to lead the club amid tense anticipation.

Mena Ark Polk County Possum Club

False Teeth With Real Comfort Ad Promises Ease

An old ad touts Fasteeth powder for comfortable false teeth with a pleasant taste. It claims easy use with a sprinkle on denture plates and urges readers to buy from their druggist, noting three sixes as a price clue.

New York Preacher to Speak at First Christian Church

Dr. Edwin Wyle of the Second Christian Church New York City will preach at the First Christian Church Sunday morning and evening, with an invitation extended to all. He is a noted minister author lecturer and traveler and has served on church boards and as vice president of a state committee.

Edwin Wyle Second Christian Church New York City First Christian Church Dr. Wyle United States Canada Kiwanis,Odd Fellows, Universities Institute American Legion

City Directory Outruns Novels in Library Requests

City librarian Forrest Spaulsing says the directory is the librarys most requested book, far ahead of novels, as residents seek addresses for Christmas cards.

One in Court Session Handles Drunkenness Case

Police court convened with only one docketed matter, a defendant charged with drunkenness, as the session proceeded with minimal activity.

Alabama Baptists vote to hire full time evangelistic superintendent

Montgomery Ala December meeting of the Alabama Baptist state convention approves a full time evangelistic superintendent to lead spring campaigns. The education department splits into Sunday school and training union. 1938 budget rises about 10 percent to 232 500 with proportional agency appropriations. Dr Jesse A Cook of Andalusia elected board chairman to succeed Dr J C Lavender with P W James vice chairman and Rev S H Jones recording secretary.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Baptist State Convention Department of Education and Training Sunday School and Training Union Jesse A. Cook Andalusia J. C. Lavender Birmingham P. W. James Tuscaloosa H. Jones Marion

Miss Greene Found Dead At Her Home

Miss Greene a social editor for The Birmingham News and former Philadelphia Enquirer writer died at her Tuscaloosa home. Dying here yesterday she felt unwell and her body was found today. She was daughter of Thomas S. Greene and related to Dr. Richard C. Foster. University of Alabama officials will arrange funeral services.

Alabama Tuscaloosa Miss Greene Birmingham News Philadelphia Enquirer Hollywood Thomas S. Greene Frank Jeffries Richard C. Foster University of Alabama Southern Ne Federal Theater Pro

Alabama Supreme Court Death Sentences Set for January 1938

Decisions list from the Alabama Supreme Court includes Curtis Cobb V State and several ex parte actions. Writs of certiorari granted or denied, several appeals affirmed, and death sentences scheduled for January 28 or 8, 1938 in Mobile and Houston circuits.

Naan Ania Ala Alabama Supreme Court Ee Ner Bennifield State Orson Circuit Court James F. Daves al. Industrial Finance Co A of Mobile County Court of Appeals Curtis Cobb Jefferson Circuit Court Foster Justice State of Aln Attorney General Knight Frank Millhouse Mobile Circuit Court R. P. Vaughn Alias Albright Paul Bigby Alias Houston Circuit Court

Factory car sales in New York fall 10 percent in November

Factory sales of passenger automobiles in New York dropped 10 percent in November from the year before, according to the Automobile Manufacturers Association announced today.

New York Crican Automobile Manufacturers Association

The 30 Minute Itch Treatment Advertised

One application relieves itch without grease or mess and won’t soil clothing or bed linen. No time lost from school. Sold by your druggist.

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