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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1933
Page
2
Second class mail entry dated February 26 1992 shows Decatur Alabama postal registration under March 4 act. The record references Shelton rounder toner with years 1919 to 1908 noted in the text.
Readable lines urge paying the poll tax by February first or on Fedruaky first to support the county school station and its funding. The note emphasizes the importance of timely payment for schools during this period.
Babson asserts that in 1933 the sales and advertising departments will be most essential for business. He notes a nationwide awakening of latent buying power as the country climbs from a world mood of low spirits.
Anna May Harber sixteen of Doylestown Pennsylvania took over farm duties after her father’s death to support her ill mother. She was jailed in default of 300 dollars after a Philadelphia truck trip collision and faced reckless driving charges. Howard A Davis defended her, not winning freedom but criticizing the committing magistrate.
Local pastors confront a dilemma as Dr. D C Exmest Smith rector of St Thomas Church Washington D C faces a split board over how to greet Franklin D Roosevelt nearing presidential ascent His prior ties to Roosevelt and his wife are noted as part of the challenge.
The impending visit of the President will draw a huge crowd to St Thomas Church. President Roosevelt has historically attended, raising admission challenges for the rector and board as they plan for possible crowd control and scheduling.
President elect Roosevelt aims to elevate Muscle Shoals to national importance with large scale dam construction and river resource development. Projections include a $500 million program to create about 200000 jobs immediately and stimulate widespread employment.
Papers report notices of local bills to be introduced in the Alabama legislature’s special session. The Daily urges lawmakers to limit local measures and focus on solving state finances to avoid delaying adjournment and saving money.
The article notes the Chamber of Commerce membership campaign is one quarter complete with 100 members and $1,200 raised toward $5,000. It argues hard times do not explain the slow progress and compares Decatur to other towns, citing past feats like Roosevelt’s visit as proof that organized effort can achieve the goal.
A major bank launches amid persistent talks about financial policy and market conditions. Analysts note cautious optimism as shares respond to new lending terms while consumers monitor rates and fees.
Albert H. Wiggin, retiring head of Chase National Bank, sails for Europe to oversee hundreds of millions in American private loans. Successor Winthrop W. Aldrich praises Wiggin, while Frederick H. Ecker and other bankers acknowledge his impact. The piece also surveys Chase’s growth since 1877, board strength, and global reach.
The Central School Improvement Association announced hot lunches at Gordon School and Albany High starting Monday at actual cost. The Racquet weekly from Decatur High debuted with eight pages and strong reception. Bessie Lathan of Landerville visits West Albany. B L Malone travels to Atlanta. Grant street tack incidents disrupt traffic as Savannah schools close for rare snow day, first since 1893.
The report notes the Tennessee River at 9.5 feet with a government observer citing criticisms from another man. Iowa Governor Herring urges mortgage holders to delay foreclosures until new laws can be enacted, while pondering the impact of universal debt cancellation on American business.
Islanders may reject the Philippine independence bill, arguing it strangifies trade and imposes a biased, phased US withdrawal. Critics say the plan risks economic ruin by delaying self-rule while tightening tariffs on Filipino exports to the United States.
Dr Logan Clendening explains caffeine in tea and cocoa to be the main stimulant, with theobromine in cocoa. He notes tea's tannic acid can slow digestion, and that black and green teas differ mainly in tannic content from fermentation. Prolonged steeping increases tannins but not caffeine, and a muslin tea bag aids precise timing.
A collage of one liners, riddles, and puns about love, marriage, wealth, and daily life. Jokes lampoon courting, work, and ambition with sharp wit and light cynicism, featuring quips on trains, weddings, and social mores.
Weather observer records slight rainfall in the past 24 hours totaling .08 inches. The amount noted indicates light showers with minimal accumulation and no significant weather events reported.
The boa constrictor and the regional python grow to the largest size. A United States representative serves a term of two years. Clara Barton founded and organized the National Red Cross in the United States.
Editors from across Alabama arrive in Montgomery for the Alabama Press Association mid winter meeting opening tomorrow at 10 a.m. The program includes plans for summer meetings, the Victor Hanson Cup report, and a welcome from Grover C. Hall.
Police recovered groceries from a Riverview avenue house amid burglary probes of the Brothers Store robbery on Second avenue last Friday night. An occupant moved out Thursday morning and the items were cached in an unused room. six pounds of coffee fifteen pounds of meat a dozen bars of soap one box of rolled oats and various canned goods were found.
The temperature rose to 62 degrees in Decatur over the past 24 hours and dipped to a low of 38 degrees. Weather officials advise layering for sharp daily swings.
Vicks Chemists announce Vicks Voratone Antiseptic sold at less than half the price of other quality antiseptics. A regular 10 ounce bottle at 75 cents is offered for 35 cents with limited trial quantities available at strikingly low prices in Decatur drugstores.
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