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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1936

Page

2

Lion hunt in Ohio county side yields stories of a big animal

Reports from Alion Hunt in ATI detail a rugged pursuit in Clermont County near Cincinnati. An 85 pound hog was found near the area as residents described large paw tracks and hints of a lion’s presence. Sheriff Auxier and others tie sightings to a mysterious beast linked to a local taxidermist.

Ati Rabe Mount Harry Miller Plain Ion Miami Grove Coddington Newtown Aly

Lynne and Almon Defense Attorneys Named

Defense counsel for Johnny Campbell and Thomas Hardage was announced today. Hardage involved in a shooting near Union Hill on December 1, with W. E. Bramsett.

Lynne and Almon Defense Attorneys Johnny Campbell Thomas Hardage S A. Lynne T. Almon Hardage W. E. Bramsett Union Hill

Pensacola Flood Drenches Gulf Coast Cities

The Gulf Coast from New Orleans to Pensacola faced heavy rain with New Orleans reporting 4.22 inches in 24 hours. Flooding affected low areas, water filled streets, and rivers rose, though no serious property damage was noted. New Orleans and Pensacola observed disrupted New Year celebrations amid steady rainfall.

Pensacola Fla Gulf Coast New Orleans Chaerver

Discovery II Sails For Antarctic Search Expedition

The 1096 ton steamship Discovery II sails from Dunedin with food medical supplies and two airplanes to the Ross Sea Bay of Whales to search for explorer Lincoln Ellsworth. Dispatched by the British and Australian governments it is expected to reach Little America around mid January.

Dunedin New Zealand Discovery II Bay of Whales Ross Sea Lincoln Ellsworth Little America

Boy dies by electrocution in Atlanta rain storm

In Atlanta on January 2, 11 year old T C Johnson was electrocuted after his umbrella touched a live wire during heavy rain. The death marks the city's second electrocution since the weekend. A separate incident reports a man killed when he slipped beside a tree with a broken limb after a fall.

Atlanta T. C. Johnson Tony

Protest Lodged Over Public News Access

A protest was filed by Breekieden on January 2 regarding state news issuance and press conferences. The group urged the White House to release official information publicly and to hold press briefings openly.

Breekieden Fee Wertineien Newspaper Guild White House Sunge

Ban Lifted Lets New York Times Enter Italy

The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune, forbidden from entering Italy since last June, were permitted to reenter the country today.

New York Times The Chicago Tribune Italy

Attorneys Rankin Patton and Rosenau Visit Decatur

Athens lawyers J. G. Rankin R. D. Patton and D. L. Rosenau Jr were in Decatur on Thursday morning for business.

J. G. Rankin R. D. Patton D. L. Rosenau, Jr Athens Decatur

Behind The Scenes In Washington By Rodney Dutcher

Washington observers note Senator Charlie McNary faces Townsend pressures as Oregon joins the Townsend support, while Borah coordinates pre convention strategy. WPA seeks top writers for the American Guide Book covering Hyde Park and Georgia, amid debates on neutrality and accountability for flag misuse. Jackson Day dinner draws lobbyists as Democratic figures firm up finance and influence networks.

Rodney Dutcher NEA Service Star Ashington Charlie McNary Congress Washington Oregon McNary Borah Townsendites WPA Hyde Park N. Y Georgia Roosevelt

Market Quotation Wave Disappoints Investors

Wall Street opened with cautious optimism as traders eyed gains in rubber, steel, oils, and specialties. Major issues advanced up to two points while notable names like Good year and U S Steel posted gains, with motors and aircrafts lagging. Transfers reached about 2.2 million shares as bonds remained firm and gold currencies fell.

Wall Street Victor Eubank Associated Press Financial New York Chicago Goodyear U. S.” Rubber Goodrich Seaboard Oil Standard Oil of New Jersey American Telephone Union Pacific U. 8S Pipe and Foundry

Potatoes Mixed U S Prices Steady On Weekday Trade

Chicago January 2 Potatoes 125 on track 212 total U S shipments Tuesday 646 Wednesday 335 steady supplies moderate demand slow sacks per cent Idaho Russet Bur banks US No 1 few sales 1.85 2.05

Chicago U. S. Dept Idaho

Poultry Prices in Chicago Trade Report

Chicago batched poultry market notes live poultry trading unsettled as weights range from under four and a half pounds up to about four and a quarter pounds per hen buyers and sellers negotiate on trucks and delivery terms for live poultry.

Temperance Delegation Urges Patrol to Enforce Liquor Laws

A Alabama Temperance Alliance delegation asked Governor Bibb Graves to use the new 74 man highway patrol to enforce liquor and traffic laws and close roadhouses selling liquor. The governor said nothing after the conference and earlier noted patrols should not jail crowding, focusing on highway enforcement.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Temperance Alliance Bibb Graves

Livestock Price List Includes Various Poultry and Turkeys

A historical price summary lists leghorn hens 18, Plymouth Rock springs 25, white rocks 24, colored 23, leghorn chickens 19, roosters 16, hen turkeys 23, young tomer 20, old 18. No. 2 turkeys 1 with heavy white and colored ducks. small 21 northern geese 18, southern 17, capons 67 lbs. 27. Dressed turkeys steady yrwns hens 28 old 26, young toms 18 tba, up 27, less than 18 lbs 28, old 23, No. 2 turkeys 22.

Plymouth Rock Springs

Markets At A Glance From New York And Global Commodities

Markets mixed with stocks uneven, steel and aircrafts mixed, bonds firm and rails led by government issues. Cotton and coffee climbed in New York trading while New Orleans spot cotton held steady. futures in Chicago wheat and New Orleans cotton showed gains amid weather and demand signals.

New York Commission House Chicago

Chicago market data shows hogs and cattle price shifts

Hogs run to ten cents higher with 1 500 direct, top 9.70, most 140 to 240 pounds. Cattle and calves 6 000 and 1 500 respectively, good and choice steers and yearlings strong to higher, vealers 8.50 to 10.50, prime yearlings 13.65, and sausage weights up to 6.75. Shipping prices 1.00 to 1.50.

Chicago Jat

Decatur's Diary Highlights Town News And Local Injuries

Local items report Peggy Rentliff’s 11th birthday mishap with a broken arm after skating. Garrison travels aboard Maiden Creek for port calls. Embry joins Brown-Bilt Shoe Store. Wardlow recovering after surgery. Various residents visit, travel, or study. No police court held. minor offenses noted. Fires, hospital admissions, and social visits populate a busy day in Decatur.

Veterans rally behind new plan to issue government bonds

Leaders say the United States Life Insurance Reserve fund would back bonds up to 590 million dollars with no cash outlay. About 500,000 veterans hold certificates worth 500 million dollars that could gain interest as an inducement. Cost estimates around 1 billion dollars are deemed conservative. Patman and Vinson are listed as sponsors with factions forming among Veterans groups and American Legion backing different plans.

United States Life Insurance Reserve Fund Veterans Patman Tex Vinson House Bill Patman Veterans of Foreign Wars Congress American Legion

Two Hurt As Cars Collide Near Decatur

Two people were injured when a passenger car and a truck collided on the Bee Line Highway three miles south of Decatur at noon. George Schmerse, his nephew William Schmerse, wife, and child from Monroe Wisconsin were in the car. Mrs Schmerse had a broken nose. George had slight facial cuts. The others were unhurt. Mrs Schmerse treated at a local office. George taken to Benevolent Society hospital in Brown ambulances and discharged after treatment. The Schmerses were returning home from Florida. The truck occupants escaped injury.

Bee Line Decatur George Schmerse William Schmerse Monroe Wisconsin

Methodist Group Names Officials in Education Council

Memphis Tenn Jan 2 The Rev J R Spann of Baton Rouge La was elected president of the Conference Board Presidents group of the Methodist Educational Council. Dr M R Mobley of Florence SC was made vice president and Leland Clegg of Magnolia Ark secretary The Rev D G Mann of Macon Ga was named president of the Associated Council of Extension Secretaries Other officers include Rev Horaceing of San Antonio Tex vice president and Rev Daniel Whitsett of Montgomery Ala secretary treasurer Miss Eulalie Ginn Lakeland Fla president David A Clayburn Spartanburg DC vice president and Sydel Sims Natchitoches La secretary treasurer

Memphis Tenn J. R. Spann Baton Rouge Conference Board Methodist Educational Council M. R. Mobley Florence S. C Leland Clegg Magnolia Ark D. G. Mann Macon Associated Council Horaceing San Antonio Texas Daniel Whitsett Montgomery Ala Young Peoples Workers Eulalie Ginn Lakeland Fla David A. Clayburn Spartanburg D. C Sydel Sims Natchitoches

Hearing Set On Employee Election At Dwight Manufacturing

Atlanta Jan 2 A hearing to decide if an employee election should be held at the Dwight Manufacturing Co Gadsden Alabama will open there today. Charles N Feidelson regional director of the national labor relations board said today.

Atlanta Dwight Manufacturing

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alion Hunt NEW TURN Hunt Dia Aioe Milne Caleb Jones Milne Federal Building Senate Munitions Committee England Democratic National Committee Democratic Campaign Fund J. Bruce ‘Kreemer Prince Bob Jackson New Hampshire Arthur Mullen Nebraska O. Max Gardner North Carolina Kremer National Committee Joe Tumulty W. D. Jamieson Swager Shirley William Stanley NEA Service, Inc Dee Liverpool Decatur’s And T James Murphy Lyle Peggy Rentliff Tom Ratuff 6Th Avenue West Trewley R Garrison, Jr Mobile Maiden Creek le Havre France Rotterdam Holland Glasgow Scotand Mr. Garrison Old Country J Pp. Embry Chattanooga Brown-Bilt Mr. Embry A. J. Owens Pulaski, Tenn E. O. Wardlow E. O. Wardlow Canli Beech Street Benevolent Reckety Hospital Claude Nellie Witt Nashville Otto Winton J. D. Winton Claude Murphy William Sullivan Berea College Berea, Ky Robert Mann M. J. Self Eva George T. Woodruff Pauline Hagood Sixth Avenue South Baugh’s Infirmary Joe Tyler Lacey Baugh's Infirmary Mises Evelyn Thompson Fifth Avenue Mrs. C. EB. Anders Birmingham Anders Mrs. England Little Roy Cates Decatur,s C. E. Anders Leroy Moyers Tanner Mary Edna Christine Minor George 1S. Wells W. G. Hampton Daily Today Daily National Reemployment Administration Stanford North Alabama D. L. Rosenall W. A. Sullivan C. G. Morris Morris Tuscumbia Methodist Group N . ( Ocke Russell Second Ave
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