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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1938
Page
4
The Decatur Daily listing repeats a contact note about publication on weekdays only in Decatur Alabama, printed by the Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc. The OCR fragment confirms a daily newspaper imprint and regional printer reference, with no additional event or person details readable.
The writer urges local residents to widen their view and recognize improving conditions near home as green pastures near Decatur.
The Gadsden Times denounces Democratic Party leaders over anti lynching legislation and federal pressure led by Walter White. It praises Governor Benjamin Meek Miller for cleaning the capitol of patronage and laments his departure as Alabama faces a difficult reform path.
The Eagle notes former Governor B. M. Mille, called the Sturdy Oak of Camden, openly criticizes a candidate for the Alabama governorship. The editorial reflects Mille’s firm stance and his influence on local political discourse.
One year ago today readers reported a strong endorsement by the Morgan County Medical Society for the Shrine Drive to raise funds for a Benevolent hospital addition. The item notes river bridge train delays from a freight car brake beam mishap and social plans for Master James Nelson Bloodworth at Valley Country Club.
Washington discusses a three month $250 million to $500 million relief and spending spree by WPA tenders to lift business and unemployment. Battle lines form over anti trust and bank holding company legislation with Barkley facing a filibuster and Kentucky politics affecting the lynching bill. Navy construction plans are delayed to fit the regular appropriations bill, aiming for broader peace society acceptance.
Edsel Ford, Marshal Field, Walter J. Cummings, Fred J. Fisher, Averill Harriman and others serve on the executive committee for the president's birthday ball celebration as political maneuvers unfold. McNutt's Japan immigration inspection trip is described as routine, linked to Roosevelt, with his 1940 presidential bid unclear and Farley opposed.
The regular midweek prayer service will be held at the First Presbyterian church tonight at 7 30 oclock. The Berry Bible class will be in charge.
A four story Sacred Heart College building in Saint Hyacinthe Quebec burned after midnight killing 17 and leaving 28 missing. Forty five students and teachers were reported dead or missing with 21 injured. Names identified included Brother Jean Baptiste 64 of Sherbrooke and Joseph Vincent 15 and Guy Malpain 16 of Saint Hyacinthe.
A collage of light sketches and banter features a church box salary joke, a Braille gag, a Yale cowboys bit, and quick quips about love electricity and everyday mishaps. Includes a wedding dress memory and a riddle about insomnia and colic in a brisk string of vignettes.
A columnist reflects on the ubiquitous Beware The Dog sign found at homes and stores. The sign’s ancient Latin predecessor Cave Canem survives through centuries, underscoring lasting caution while noting signs may bluff or reflect a real danger.
The labor department reports 1 162 000 claimants for unemployment benefits in the first week of January across 21 states and the District of Columbia. Wisconsin filed 8 857 claims as it began payments. December new federal work applications reached 452 086, the highest since 1935, with several states listing varied payments.
Center Grove resident Coleman Livingston of Lawrence Cove and Bert Childs of Decatur were visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Gene Entrekin on Wednesday. Also, Mrs. J. W. Entrekin and others from Hartselle Cullman joined Mary McKee company for a Wednesday day visit.
Bill Hawkins reported his flock of hens attacked him while he went to feed them in Whitefish Montana. He showed a black hen and scratch marks as proof of the incident dated in January.
A fragmentary dialogue compares onions to healthful living and hints at a planned long life. A neighbor remarks on mismatched lovers Clarence and Dorothy while a broader speaker-poem laments rulers provoking war. A salesman boasts education at Harvard and meets a skeptical boss.
The Alabama state capitol in Montgomery is closed today in observance of General Robert E. Lee’s birthday. The closure affects government operations and public access for the day.
A fragmented line suggests a narrative about a girl whose sweetheart killed her with a forehead wound linked to high heels, but the details remain unclear.
Walter Winchell reports Broadway gossip on Doris Nolan and Greg LaCava by rumor, Barbara Stanwyck and Robert Taylor remaining single, Joe Louis settlement talks, Col on y dining whispers, and various divorce and film industry updates across Hollywood and New York venues. The column blends celebrity happenings with industry notes and upcoming projects.
A Rus sian guest snagged the main prize a large perfume bottle at the Russian Students Ball in the Plaza Friday night. Socialite George F Townsend was rushed to Doctors Hospital. News also notes club payments wage issues and rumors about Herald Tribune sale amid a flood of celebrity mentions.
Fredric March and his wife face a swift end to their show after harsh critic reviews. Jed Harris respects only J Brooks Atkinson, while audience notices a mishap in their final ad. Ticket price for Snow White at Music Hall is five dollars.
Philadelphia editor Robert McLean, potential successor to Frank B. Noyes, is cited as a leading candidate to head the Associated Press. Betting commissioners quote odds of 8 to 1 on Farr versus Braddock, noting concerns about the wagering.
Social pages report Mrs George S Kaufman leaving for Mexico to visit Trot zky actress Natalie Shafer will divorce Louis Calhern after all Liz Whitney and Mrs F D R friendship brings two Selznick stars to the Presidents birthday ball Rubinoff and Joce lyn Lang a powers model are yezzir Sam Rosoff subway builder faces investigation Joseph Bentonelli Met tenor inherits 120000 The Don Whartons Scribners and Hubert Kays Life are bundled from heaven The Trib asks UP to drop Wildcat nickname from Kirkland Watts fight The two parties Kir sten Flagsted and Lauritz Melchior feud over no solo curtain calls Intimates of Beryl Wallace insist she is secretly Mrs Earl Carroll
Clarence Hubert and Elmer Lee with Thelma Sadie Zettie and Effie attend aunt's funeral Sunday afternoon. Large serenade crowd at A. W. Lee home Thursday. Attendees include Ervin Garner family Wrights McCraig and Wright sisters. Community singing set for Friday night January 21 at the church.
William Warren, a Black man from Russell County, won a commutation for the slaying of a woman. Curtis Cobb, convicted of rape in Jefferson County, received a 90 day reprieve at clemency hearings before Bibb Graves.
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