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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1932
Page
1
The article praises open log fireplaces as essential for homes, offering warmth and a focal point for family gatherings. It notes design choices from brick and stone to wood mantels, warns against over ornate styles, and suggests harmonious integration with room decor.
Lanier Rover of Decatur announces candidacy for mayor. He plans to give full time to office, favors four ward system, seeks tax relief through spending cuts and directs gasoline tax proceeds to city schools. Also stresses strict ordinance enforcement and notes other mayoral contenders.
Alton Williams a teller with the Tennessee Valley Bank for four years leaves Monday for Birmingham where he has accepted a new position. Mrs Williams will remain here for the present and plans to join him later.
Much of the credit for the Tennessee Valley Horse Show held Thursday goes to W. H. Turner of west Decatur who organized the entries. His leadership sped the event, managed entries, and directed the classification and rapidity of proceedings.
T. H. Broadus of New Orleans, Louisiana arrives Sunday for a brief visit with relatives.
Riverside hosts a patriotic morning with a parade from Riverside high through main streets. Notable speakers include Ben Britnell BE and Hon. E W Godbey and Melvin Hutson at Riverside high school. Organizations in the parade include Kiwanis Rotary Legion D A R Boy Scouts and more. The program runs ten to eleven with hymns readings and addresses on American citizenship and the Constitution.
The Talucah Tribe No. 33 of the Improved Order of Redmen marks its 25th anniversary on Saturday July 2 in Decatur Alabama. The celebration begins at sunset with a council fire at Nelson's Hall Bank and Church streets as the elected chiefs for the next six moons are to be raised up.
John W. Jones one of two delegates from the Eighth district to the Democratic national convention will return home this evening on the Pan American. His early departure was advised by doctors after weeks of illness. He stayed with the Alabama delegation but with Roosevelt’s nomination assured he returned as advised.
Spanish American War veterans plan a basket picnic at Beaver Lake on Sunday July 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organizers urge all veterans to attend and enjoy a day of togetherness and good fun.
Decatur celebrates Independence Day with a Riverside parade at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Citizens' Commencement at Riverside High School. Events include baseball games, races, a wrestling match, and an evening dance at Valley Country Club.
Chicago Stadium July 2 report lists votes by state in the fourth ballot. Roosevelt carries most state totals, with Smith, Baker and Ritchie among others also receiving portions. Overall tallies show Roosevelt receiving the vast majority of the 1 148 votes cast.
The Daily editor B. M. Bloodworth leaves tonight for Red Boiling Springs Tennessee for a short vacation and rest from duties.
A sentiment favorable to Byrd’s nomination is noted in Alabama coverage as supporters express happiness with the state choosing Byrd. The article highlights optimistic tone and regional reaction to the nomination decision.
Alabama delegates to the Democratic national convention готовы to cast 24 votes for Roosevelt's vice presidential nominee. Judge Leon McCord of Montgomery becomes national committee chairman. Delegates express happiness with Roosevelt's nomination and hint at supporting his chosen running mate, likely Garner of Texas.
Gov Franklin D Roosevelt secured the Democratic presidential nomination on the fourth ballot in Chicago after Texas and California shifted from Garner to the New Yorker. The roll call followed a three ballot deadlock and produced a late night surge as delegates retreated to conferences.
The article notes Reverend J D Wallace will preach at noon tomorrow at 2 30 o clock and extends a cordial invitation to the public. It also mentions J Frederic Francois Chopin as a noted master of pianoforte composition.
John Hughes Curtis of Norfolk Virginia was found guilty of aiding the kidnappers of the Lindbergh baby and hindering their capture. The jury recommended mercy. The judge instructed the jury that failure to testify could be inferred as denial of the charges. No Lindberghs or household members attended.
Market notes show poultry and egg prices steady with white eggs at 8 to 9 cents and fryers at 12 to 14 cents. Fruit and vegetable prices paid by producers include reds at 60 cents to $1.00 per cwt, dewberries 75 cents, sweet potatoes at 75 cents per cwt, pecans 1.50 to 2.00, and green corn 10 cents per dozen. Noon spot middling at 5 3/4 cents with futures advancing 12 1/2 points.
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