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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1932
Page
1
Alabama promises of support ease financial strain on Morgan County schools as poll tax receipts near February deadlines. Teachers maintain morale despite delayed salaries while local officials push for faster tax payments to fund the system.
Louise Eckert 75 a Decatur resident for 40 years died this morning at 8 30 at her daughter Mrs Dave Seibert's home 1108 Third Avenue Funeral services scheduled Sunday at 3 00 pm at St Pauls Lutheran Church with the cortege leaving at 2 40 Rev Toon to preside Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews Survivors include son Paul H Eckert of Birmingham and daughter Mrs Dave Seibert plus seven grandchildren Helen Helfrich Mary Helen Ernest Seibert William Schneier and others
Chinchow reports the Rising Sun flag raised over the city for the first time in centuries marking Japanese capture. The first brigade entered at 1 p m without resistance, ending Chinese defense as the last train departed. Civil officers were asked to remain at their posts and citizens to resume normal business.
The Future Farmers of America local chapter held a Christmas season party at the high school with a short program, social games and contests, a candy drawing, and refreshments. The Black Boys' band from Hartselle provided music as attendees exchanged Christmas wishes.
The congregation will observe communion during the morning service following an address by Rev. J. D. Wallace.
Officers report a quiet New Year’s Day in Morgan County with no arrests in sheriff’s office or city courts. Decatur city hall shows a clean docket and Morgan county jail doors remain unlocked as festivities pass without incident.
Melvin Chambers, badly injured when struck by a car about four months ago, was transferred home three miles west of here yesterday. Hospital authorities approved the move Friday as his condition improved and he hoped to spend New Year’s Day at home.
Representative Fish of New York proposed a congressional inquiry into fascist and anti fascist actions in the United States. He drafted a resolution for the foreign affairs committee after a wave of bombings, with 12 bombs sent to Italian officials and others tied to fascist causes. The plan follows a telegram from Dr. Charles Fama urging action to curb the threat.
Shaabi Chandra Bose, former mayor of Calcutta and extremist nationalist leader, was arrested in Bombay today after rejecting Gandhi's offer to cooperate with the government to prevent disorders in India. He was taken off a train bound for Calcutta.
The Westminster Presbyterian Church C E society junior party enjoyed a skating outing at the manse last night. Chaperone Mrs Clifton Pens ney supervised the gathering.
Decatur Kiwanis begins 1932 with a full schedule of club activities led by Archie W. Hill. Officers installed include Archie W. Hill president and E. W. McLeod first vice president with Jem K Watkins as guest speaker. Lady Kiwanis guests receive keepsakes as the club kicks off its ambitious year.
Eight year old Elna Winslet, daughter of Mr and Mrs M Winslett of 223 Sixth Avenue West, is very ill at home after being struck in the abdomen by a falling flower at a neighbor's house on Tuesday. Initially believed mild, her condition worsened and now she is seriously ill.
A year of perfect Sunday school attendance noted at Westside Presbyterian with Tom Friend and W. F. Musch and Mrs W. F. Busch leading the list. A smaller group missed only one Sunday including Marvin McCluskey Dolores Mce Cluskie Estelle Spear Jim Evans and William Busch.
Rev J D Wallace will preach at Lacon at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon. The public is cordially invited.
In Seattle on January 2, the Japanese freighter Tomako Maru was abandoned after a 60 hour battle with rough seas. About forty two crew and officers were rescued by the Reiyo Maru and taken to Japan, while the ship’s steering gear failed and a temporary rig was set up before the voyage continued slowly.
Three African American men from Mobile and Hale counties face execution by electrocution at Kilby Prison on January 15. Governor Miller could commute their sentences to life. each man has appealed to the Supreme Court, which affirmed the lower court rulings and set January 15 as the date.
C F Vought long time Decatur photographer died at his son Frank Voughts residence in Bessemer. Funeral services were held in Bessemer at 10 AM and the cortege traveled by motor to Decatur for committal services at 1:30 PM conducted by Rev Price of the First Methodist with Brown directing.
Emergency call issued by local leaders urges Mississippi residents to supply boats to rescue thousands stranded by the Tallahatchie river floods. Red Cross surveys from Glendora Webb Sumner and Charleston indicate about 3 000 of 5 000 residents need aid as private and main levees fail amid ongoing rains and rising waters.
Chicago reports that a kidnapping band says its activities are over after a two year spree totaling 17 abductions for ransom. Pat Roche refused to name victims or captors but said 12 of the captives were women and all cases occurred in Chicago Peoria and St. Roche area, with names withheld to protect habeas corpus rights.
A chronology of Alabama's 1931 news chronicled by Associated Press lists key events from the year. Highlights include the 67th Legislature convening, Governor Ben Miller's inaugural and first message seeking fiscal restraint, Scottsboro cases, crime and punishment across cities like Montgomery Birmingham and Scottsboro, and major incidents such as fires, uprisings, and a county grand jury probe. The piece traces political advances, legal actions, and notable tragedies shaping the year.
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