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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1933
Page
2
In a clipped ad the notice lists cities New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines and Atlanta with pricing shown as $1.50 and 2.78 and a fragmentary header.
Passage imagines a rural ideal where farmers grow their own food and manage debts freely. It emphasizes bread from own fields, meat from pastures, orchards, vineyards, dairies, and barnyards, with crops planned in the farmer’s own wisdom.
The passage notes President Hoover vetoing the Philippine independence measure and Congress moving to override. It highlights ongoing political friction and heightened legislative activity in response to the veto.
Notice urges residents to attend a brief life of President-elect Roosevelt speech in Decatur between noon and 3 pm on Saturday January 21. Mayor Melson's call to stop children from eating in the streets is noted as a safety measure for kids and drivers. The piece questions where children will play and highlights the need for municipal playgrounds.
An excerpted discussion notes a proposal in North Dakota to secede, dividing the country into nine commonwealths. It argues the plan reflects financial resentment toward Congress and might provoke national debate. Alabama reportedly shows little interest in joining such a move.
In a critique of the Miller administration amid Alabama’s fiscal strain, speakers blame prior regimes and the current emergency while noting that other states and the federal government also struggle to balance budgets. Arkansas’s severe finances are cited as further evidence of widespread distress.
The Star discusses state debt and pay-as-you-go policies, noting Alabama already restricts warrants without funds and Tennessee faces rising road debt. It cites W. G. Foster on Tennessee debt estimates, Peay's tax reforms, Horton’s term, and proposed gasoline tax increases to fund roads and schools.
Creditors receive 100 cents on the dollar and stockholders reclaim more than 85 thousand dollars in property with 25 thousand in open accounts. Judge Hayes calls it the first full payment in his court for a bankrupt firm, as the plant keeps operating and shows a four year profit around 200 thousand dollars.
A fragment hints at concerns over state finances and debt but lacks clear details or named sources. The wording is uncertain and may reflect editorial rumors rather than verifiable factual reporting.
A brief, fragmented clipping references The Filipinos and a claim that the United States bears no responsibility. It also mentions King Boris and implies America’s stance in relation to Japan. The readable portion provides minimal context and names only the broad geopolitical figures.
The piece discusses a Senate House clash over Hoover veto, Philippines vote on separation with conditions, and Roosevelt’s stance on continuing Far East policy. It also references Vatican reports, baptism beliefs, and a Yokohama labor raid impacting American interests, plus a tongue in cheek note on blushing in modern times.
Mildew and adverse weather cut French wine production by 220 million gallons this year. The article notes France seeks solace in growing grapes in Algeria and urges shifts to grape cultivation in California, Ohio, and New York if the nation moves from strong drink habits to lighter wines.
Miss Thelms Cline won the Buick automobile first prize in The Daily circulation contest. A joint Central Labor Union and Farmers Union meeting will be held at Hartselle Saturday with officials seeking large attendance. Viola Dana is playing at the Sein. Dangerous to Mrs Elwood Hewlett visits Huntaville for a week. Mrs W T Ross of Madisonville Ky visits Mrs J D McNabb at Echols hotel. Miss Katherine Chunn spends weekend with friends at Athens Female College. Mrs A C McCauley visits Birmingham this week.
Due to the illness of Pastor Rev. Robert L. Puller an evangelist will preach at King's Memorial Methodist Church Sunday at 11 p m and 7 30 p m The morning message is Doubting Jesus and Leaving Him The evening sermon titled It Could Be Worse addresses the ills of the world A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
Decatur pastor Bro. Robert Hi Parish will deliver a sermon at Dancey’s Chapel on the first Sunday in February at 11 o’clock. Public invited to attend this special service.
Well known local resident Mrs Leonard Hames is suffering an influenza attack at her home in Caddo.
Washington whispers contend relief meaning differs between President Miller and Senator Wagner. Wagner pushes swift broad relief via the Reconstruction Finance Corporation with loans and state grants, while Miller cites a careful business approach and slower recovery. The Wagner plan seeks federal building funds and a $300 million loan ceiling for two years, with state need certificates and new terms for unemployment aid.
Dr Logan Clendening explains skin chapping as fissures from dry thick skin and cold or wind exposure. It mainly affects joints and folds like mouth corners and knuckles and worsens with soap use and movement. Treatment favors oils or ointments, lanolin, sterile olive oil, and protective coverings, with infection managed by mercurochrome or iodine as needed.
A compact comedic miscellany blends a prayer seeking guidance through hardship with quick one liners and dialogues about doctors, rabbits, college attire, romance, punctuality, part time jobs, and social quirks. The tone echoes light newspaper humor through witty quips and character exchanges.
A reflective line about poverty and employment contrasts with a time when guests sought the hotel’s most expensive rooms.
Union Hill School resumed classes on Monday January 9 with strong enthusiasm for the long term outlook. Attendance remains solid despite influenza outbreaks. the primary department enrolled 71 pupils. The January honor roll includes Mary Lou Henderson Dovie Steadham Lucille Henderson Sue Metcalf Roberta Lenox Louise McDaniel Beuna Lamon Vivian and Anna Lou Henderson Jewel Brooks Lurlene Oulbreath Junior Owen Bert Brey Jah Wayne Slate James Roan Imogene Prince and Margaret Irving. Visitors included Hugo Yancey Hazel Couch Evelyn and Miss Novel Miller with Miss Dimple Flack hosting Friday night. Loretta Edwards also spent Friday night with Miss Margy Yancey.
A meeting of all ex service men from this community and nearby areas is set for February 2 at Martin Arena. Plans are not final but will be announced. the rally aims to attract every man who wore a uniform in 1917 18, regardless of ex service affiliation.
The Morgan county board of revenue will meet on the second and fourth Mondays each month. The board will pass on bills payable twice monthly instead of once, and bills should be submitted at either the first or second meeting.
The Woodman's Circle held a public installation of officers led by installation officer C. Burks and installing attendant Marie Callahan. New officers include Guardian Alma Med Clanahan and Past Guardian Mae McClanahan with appointments for Advisor Thelma Draks Chaplain Mrs H Berry Banker Emma McClanahan Attendant Marie McClanahan Assistant Attendant Meda Crutchfield Secretary Mrs G W Jackson Inner Sentinel Mrs W C Allen Outer Sentinel J W McClanahan and an Auditor's committee G C Burks Mrs H McColman Mrs E C McClanahan.
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