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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1932
Page
8
The Daily announces a local service by graphologist Lorne A Milne. Readers can mail a coupon with 10 cents to receive a 300 word handwriting analysis in an attractively bound booklet. Milne claims graphology reveals personality traits and potential success or failure.
Birmingham reports that Miss Fancy the Avondale zoo four ton elephant has become a habitual drunkard. Keepers note she now refuses medicine unless a drink is provided, typically consuming about a half gallon of corn liquor in two gulps.
Alabama Kiwanis trustees from 30 clubs meet with Governor John K Watkins in Montgomery January 18 19 1932 to finalize the program. Committee chairmen and lieutenant governors will confer January 18 to plan the report for trustees on January 19 for approval.
Admiral Yates Stirling Jr. and Governor General Lawrence Judd meet to plan measures to prevent outbreaks after the murder of Joe Kahahawai tied to an attack on Mrs. Thallie Massie. Racial tension rises as Mrs. Granville Fortescue and Lt. Massie, his wife, and two navy men are held in the case.
Twenty two public improvement projects in Birmingham costing 1 220 000 dollars are under way this month. The work starts in January and involves city planning and construction across multiple districts.
Coach Paul Burnt reports 500 first year athletes in Tide programs across football 125, two basketball groups four each, 20 fencing, 30 tennis, with about 100 track and 125 baseball hopefuls. Intramural participants are not included.
The University of Alabama invites high school students to enter a contest for the best one act play. Entrants must declare intent by February 1 and submit plays to judges by April 15. The winner will spend two days at the university as a guest of the Samuel Johnson Literary Club before the play airs on WAPI Birmingham.
W E Corning Jefferson county commissioner was cited to appear February 8 to show cause why he should not be disqualified as a voter and officeholder. The citation, from the county board of registrars, claims he is four years behind on poll tax. Corning was appointed by former Governor Bibb Graves to fill an unexpired term. Costa Rica is noted for rich plant diversity and lengthy kelp in the sea.
Wills of two millionaires were probated in Jefferson county in 1931. The estates of John L. Kaul and Harvey G. Woodward were among hundreds to go through the probate court. Kaul a noted lumberman died in an Atlantic City hotel fall while ill. Woodward died in 1930 at his Maine summer home.
In Athens Alabama on Tuesday morning a Buick believed stolen was chased by Limestone county sheriff officers. The driver and two companions abandoned the car and fled into the woods along the Athens Decatur road but escaped and remained at large.
The Massachusetts legislature selects the may flower as the state flower, replacing prior proposals. Members cite classic regional heritage and bloom symbolism for the choice, noting the flower’s historical ties to the state and its gardeners.
In Athens Alabama on January 13 the poll tax payments are tracking with prior years. About 600 have paid so far and around 100 have paid for this year plus previous years. Normal voting strength including exempt and overage tops 3,000. Buy from Decatur merchants who support local institutions.
The piece examines Senator Joseph T. Robinson's conservatism and the brewing dissatisfaction among Democratic colleagues. It notes his London diplomacy impact and a recent strict stance during farm and unemployment relief battles, suggesting possible shifts in support without an official leadership challenge.
Athens reports a two day sale of two thousand cotton bales at around six cents per bale. Local furnishing merchants supplied the stock, aiming to build funds for spring customer demand despite the off season.
President Hoover in his congressional message stresses railroads as the backbone of transportation and their role in industrial prosperity. He cites railway bonds as family investments and urges greater ability to cut operating costs for stable railway finances.
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