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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1934
Page
1
Washington dispatch notes rail road interests push for ownership bills to be introduced as the new Senate opens hearings to examine government ownership. Wheeler plans public hearings while warning that ownership is inevitable amid industry pressure and political maneuvering.
Fred Foote 18, a well known county farmer of Hartselle route 3, was found shot in the left side of the head near his home. Coroner Lewis C. Brown ruled the wound self inflicted. Funeral services were held at Cedar Creek with Drinkard Howell in charge. Surviving are his parents, four brothers, a sister, and several relatives.
Kimanis Kiwanis club marks year end with officer installations led by John Sparkman of Huntsville Alabama Kiwanis governor. Fred S. Hunt presided and Walter Clapton introduced Sparkman who praised Decatur club work and future potential. New officers named Barrett C. Shelton president Charles H. Hyster first vice president Lloyd L. Lively second vice president Archie W Hill Ralph O. Gilmore Arthur A. Jones Dr Frank L. Chenault Charles W. Young directors Walter Clapton secretary Paul Dix treasurer.
State Senator J Sanford Mullins of Alexander City was named chairman of the League for Prohibition Repeal to lead Alabama’s drive to end bone dry laws. He said he would announce associates and campaign plans within days as a 67‑county effort forms across the state.
Cotton prices in New York on January 12 show futures at Jan 12.55, March 12.65, May 12.72, and July 12.74 with the May contract noted in brief.
A man handling a pistol at his home around 1 pm was wounded when the weapon discharged. He was taken to Benevolent Society Hospital by Brown’s ambulance and his condition was reported not serious.
Baby Christopher Smith Reynolds agreed through his next friend to a distribution plan in Forsyth court. The proposal allocates seven million dollars to the infant from the late Smith Reynolds estate, with other shares for Libby Holman’s widow, Anne Cannon Reynolds, and the siblings.
Detroit, Dec 28 AP Henry and Edsel Ford forecast a good solid year for business in 1935 but warned against over dependence on the moment and the 1934 improvement. Henry Ford spoke of prosperity aiding others. Edsel Ford noted a decided upturn in business and predicted continued prosperity despite current volume.
Relatives of Ed Robinson, attache of the Dixie A-Drive Company of Decatur, fear disaster after his twin plane trip to Decatur. Robinson and partner Mr Ragan departed Knoxville Thursday and were due in Decatur about 3 30 this afternoon. No word since take-off.
Mrs. Norris dies Saturday morning at Flint Baptist church service led by Rev. I W Myers and Rev C D Cobb. Interment at Basham cemetery with Priest in charge. Survived by husband J O Norris two daughters Mrs J M Morris and Mrs W H Ahrens her mother Mrs Ella Brothers a brother W M Brothers three sisters Mrs Sue Lamon Mrs Harry Baker Mrs Mary Vandiver and two grandchildren pallbearers include Lloyd Baker Arnie Brothers Elkin Lamon Frank Vandiver Vernie Brothers Seldon Means. Mrs Norris was a Flint Baptist member known throughout Morgan county.
Decatur Post reports administration leaders in Congress studied a 000,000 bonus issue with no White House signal. Backers push compromise as sentiment among returning members grows, while leaders seek to make the best bargain possible.
Anne Gould Meador great granddaughter of Jay Gould says she plans to become Catholic but will delay the church ceremony until after returning to the United States. She married Frank A. Meador in Harrison New York and will spend New Year at a Quebec cottage before church instruction.
J L Shumake of Sterchi's visited Athens on Thursday on a business mission.
The many friends of Mrs D Armstrong formerly of Decatur now in Birmingham will be glad to hear she is improving after a recent illness.
The Morgan County Post No. 15 of the American Legion votes unanimously for immediate payment of adjusted service certificates. Post Commander Leroy McEntire is authorized to send the resolutions to Department Commander Pritchard. A barbecue in Martin Arena is planned for January 10, described as a dutch affair, at the next meeting.
Huey Long plans renewed city investigations against New Orleans Mayor T Semmes Walmsley as he prepares to leave for the congressional session. He reports a $1 163 million state loan and urges appointing a district judge to succeed the late George K Farrot. The joint House Senate committee will reconvene to review new evidence.
Harrisville West Virginia December 28 four sisters all under ten were drowned when their boat overturned in the icy north fork of Hughes River. Victims Laverne Mason eight Betty Mason one Marie Mason five and Maggie Mason two are children of Mr and Mrs Dexter Mason of Petroleum. The mother who was in the boat was rescued in critical condition.
Advertising Linage totals rise. Real estate shows more activity with stronger rents. Stocks edge higher in selective markets. Taxes may include sales tax. Congress remains under presidential control. Labor sees slowly rising wages and more jobs. No major strikes threatening shutdowns. Foreign outlook remains spotty abroad. Bonds face inflation versus low money rates. Overall business remains in a recovery phase.
Los Angeles man John Henry Hoppel admitted killing his wife and later Meyer a tenant on the farm. He confessed to beating his wife with an iron bar and hiding her dismembered body in a trunk. Meyer’s body was found on Christmas Day in a bungalow court building near St James.
Pat Murphy of the Associated Press traffic department was in Decatur on business today.
K A Scott of Decatur route two visited on a business mission as noted in local dispatches.
Roger W. Babson predicts a five percent gain in early 1935 over early 1934 with nine percent year over year growth by December. He expects building to lift prosperity toward 1936, but warns heavy industry lag could interrupt the upward trend. He sees the 1935 Congress as influential but unlikely to pass sweeping new laws, with a probable compromise Veterans Bonus and possible unemployment insurance.
Anne Lindbergh may take the stand against a suspect in the baby murder case. She conferred with prosecutors in Alpine New Jersey with her husband and flying partner, viewed as key witnesses, amid indications she will testify despite reluctance from Prosecutor General David T. Wileritz.
In Flemington New Jersey indications point to both sides announcing readiness when Richard Hauptmann stands trial for the Lindbergh baby kidnapping and murder scheduled for January twos venue challenges had been expected but were not raised by either side.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie May Long who died Thursday morning were postponed from Friday to 2 p.m. Saturday at Johnson Chapel.
The Alabama Rate Association petitioned the Public Service Commission to show cause for not reducing telephone rates by at least 25 percent. The group urged cooperation with the FCC and asked for federal aid in a nationwide rate investigation. The petition notes an outstanding order for Southern Bell to justify a rate cut, but no action has been taken.
Joe Brown a bank merchant returns to work after a three day illness. He was briefly indisposed but is now able to resume duties and duties at the bank.
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