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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1932
Page
1
A fragment recalls a day in 1889 when New Orleans and Crescent City experienced sleet described as rice snowfall. Dr L A Neill notes the comparison and links it to a similar current day in 1889 era, highlighting a historic weather event.
Dr. L G Sturdivant, presiding elder of the Decatur district, will proceed with weekend visits despite sleet and snow. He plans to fill the pulpit at First Methodist in Cullman Saturday morning and West Decatur Meth in Jedisburgh Sunday evening.
A fundraising appeal urges readers to subscribe to the Decatur Charity Council. Call 6031 to pledge amounts from 5 to 50 dollars, emphasizing urgency and Christmas goodwill as volunteers answer promptly.
President Hoover plans to send to Congress a special message on European war debts likely to include renewed recommendations for a debts commission. France and four other nations default issues alter the debt scene discussed at the cabinet, while a planned senatorial debate was postponed as Senator Harrison withholds his speech.
The treasury tallies show five nations in default while six, led by Great Britain, honor their debt. About one hundred million dollars was paid at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, mostly in gold or U S bonds. In London gold bars waited for withdrawal as leaders press for debt funding revision. Defaulting nations: France Belgium Poland Hungary Estonia. Paying: Great Britain Italy Czecho Slovakia Finland Latvia Lithuania.
The Rev. L. Dulin will fill the pulpit of the Moulton Heights Baptist Church this Sunday at 11 o clock morning and 7 30 o clock evening. The public is invited to attend both services.
Manager G P Banaiza announced at 2 o clock this afternoon that Ghost Valley featuring Tom Keene will be shown today due to train delays. The alternative Dark Horse with Warren William is reassigned.
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the Hotel Roslyn Greenville's largest hotel and the nearby Mississippi Power and Light district offices. Loss estimated over 200000 dollars. Two of 75 guests suffered slight injuries and four firefighters were overcome by smoke in sub freezing weather. The blaze began on the fourth floor and spread rapidly with the wind.
A major fire at Shirokiya department store in Tokyo on December 16 killed tens and injured about 100. It started from Christmas tree lights and spread through celluloid toys, gutting five upper floors. Around 200 people on the roof garden were rescued by a rope ladder dropped from an army plane. Loss is estimated at twenty million yen about four million dollars.
Pride Speaks of an influenza epidemic at Washington & Lee University in Lexington Virginia. 175 cases were reported at nearby Virginia Military Institute as authorities curb spread.
Marlin Kemmerer who attempted to address the House at gunpoint is held for grand jury action on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. The court ordered a mental examination. His two brothers appeared. he pleaded not guilty.
Washington December 16 The House Ways and Means Committee disapproved the Lea bill to legalize naturally fermented wines with a 20 cent per gallon tax. The vote was 14 to against reporting the bill to the House for action. The committee favored the Collier beer bill and a separate wine measure was discussed for future action.
In Athens Alabama a burglar at Jaffes store took only a pair of shoes and work clothes. Chief C T Wilson found a man at a filling station wearing similar clothes. The suspect, Jack Allen 22 of Birmingham, confessed and is jailed at the county bastille.
Major James A. Nelson urged drivers to use extreme care as streets lay ice covered and sleet. Police were told to arrest reckless driving while officials stressed obeying signals and careful intersection passage to avoid accidents during this emergency.
Lt. Gov. W. W. Fussell addressed the Alabama Kiwanis district gathering urging the local club to maintain its fast pace for the year. Guests included Dr. Hubbard of Florence newly elected president Dr. H. C McRee Morgantown health officer Stanley Wyatt of Decatur and J. H Sonny Jones of Decatur.
Louisville and Nashville and Southern Railway trains were running about an hour late today on regular schedule with no reports of serious trouble, only delay in arrivals in this section.
The piece notes a sunny spell in Decatur yesterday followed by a sleet storm last night. It describes shoppers braving winter, slippery sidewalks, and a rapid drop in temperature as a white coating covers the town.
Joe Brown of Limestone county Clio McCluskey of Decatur and Clyde Collins of Cullman were arrested in Decatur on Cullman county grand larceny warrants for stealing five bales of cotton from Mrs. W. M. Adams of Cullman. Collins was wounded fleeing by police and later arrested. all three were returned to Cullman for hearings. Additional suspects Joe Carter and G W Macklin were also taken.
The last day of school ends as Christmas holidays begin this afternoon for 3,000 Decatur students amid snow and sleet. Pupils, unused to ice skating, are sure to wear out shoes and pants before returning on January 2.
Minor trouble on an arc circuit of the street lighting system was reported to Alabama Power Company. Garner Pride said few issues occur in wet weather unless rain then freezes on wires, as maintenance crews stay ready for developments.
A new cure was in evidence today as a means for taking sheets of ice off windshields. Several Decatur folks were burning candles inside the windshields. Others were saying that potato peeling, banana peeling, glycerin, or other articles would keep the glass clear.
The second district Masonic degree team meets at 7 o'clock in the temple on Johnston Street. Instructor McDonald will conduct the class. All Masons are invited to attend.
A. W. Hill announces the arrival of three coaches and a sedan to the Hill Chevrolet Company on Lee Street. The showroom will be open all day Saturday for Decatur residents and nearby areas to view the new features of this year’s Chevrolet.
The American Legion smoker at Martin arena attracted about 75 attendees. The Legion Auxiliary reported on its activities and the Legion agreed to supply fruit for baskets to be distributed at Christmas by the Auxiliary. A forthcoming spotting night was planned and members offered several constructive suggestions. The meeting ended with anticipation of more such events in the coming months.
The Decatur city council met in regular session to discuss the license schedule for the next calendar year. Final action was delayed with a special meeting likely before year end to ratify the schedule.
Lester Corbett a noted cotton buyer and Roy Street a Decatur resident narrowly escaped injury when their car slid on frozen ground near a curve in Lincoln county Tenn. and overturned in a ditch. Both occupants were unhurt and the car sustained minor damage as passersby aided in righting it.
Garner Pride reports that the local offices of the Alabama Power Company will lead the division this year in commercial sales after attending the regular quarterly managers meeting in Huntsville.
Decatur endures an unprecedented sleet fall with roads blocked and transport near standstill. Temperature at noon reached 20 degrees while the Tennessee River and other streams rose to record levels amid ongoing sleet and rain. Forecasts warned of further river increases as winter weather persisted.
Ice covers North Alabama as rain drenches the southern section with rivers approaching flood stages. Snow and sleet sweep the region, subfreezing temperatures in the Tennessee Valley hamper travel and communications. Huntsville records a low of 16 then climbs to 23 at 8 o'clock.
The nation faced severe cold with subzero temperatures across the Middle West and East. Chicago four deaths reported as 15 firefighters overcome. Milwaukee aged home residents displaced by fire. Pennsylvania and Ohio see multiple deaths and record lows, Indiana and Louisville note historic cold.
M. W. Cochran of Birmingham Michigan submitted the lowest bid for four miles of concrete roadway west toward Tuscumbia and also the lowest bid for 6.93 miles of asphalt paving in Colbert County on the same road. The Morgan bid totaled 415.36 and Colbert bid 444,665.01. State highway officials expected to formally award the contract today.
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