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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1936
Page
1
Morgan County crops gained about 50000 in value from rainfall that covered most areas last night and early today. The heaviest downpour hit Flint, with water standing in fields there, while Hartsel le Danville and nearby communities also saw showers.
City of Ville, Ala. recorded heavy rainfall with 1.04 inches in the afternoon and 1.38 inches from an early morning storm, marking the heaviest rain since the first week of April. Clouds linger over the area as totals rise.
Rain across Alabama provides limited relief to farmers facing crop losses estimated up to 50 billion dollars as forecasts predict additional showers. Rain totals in Huntsville reach 1.38 inches with 1.04 inches the previous day as temperatures fall in Clanton and Decatur. The weather bureau reports light rain in Birmingham Decatur Evergreen Florence Gadsden Mobile Montgomery Tuscaloosa Union Springs and Wetumpka with thundershowers likely today. Experts warn that continued rainfall could revise the damage forecast downward from 50 billion dollars if the weekend brings no further rain.
Chicago July 2 farmers considered water conservation projects to stem the inroads of drought as discussions continued. Continued on page two.
Four new road projects approved by the U S Bureau involve an estimated total cost of 171800. A cotton road main nine miles on the Scottsboro Stevenson highway has 66800 federal aid for construction. First cot ton road under way on nine miles Reform to Tuscaloosa. Bids to be opened July 16 for four projects including grading drainage surfacing and bridges.
Hildreth Wallace a 20 year old farmer from Hartselle Rt 2 died at 7 30 am of spinal meningitis the first Morgan County case this season He fell ill Monday and could not be treated Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 am at the home conducted by Rev Mr Pritchard Burial will follow under direction of Drink Hewell He is survived by his parents five brothers and two sisters and was active in church and community affairs.
Montgomery, July 2. Dr. Clarence M. Dannelly assumed his duties as county superintendent of education, succeeding W. R. Harrison who retired after 19 years. Dannelly previously led religious education for the Alabama Conference and headed Kentucky Wesleyan College, later teaching education at the University of Alabama before his appointment.
Ay C. C. Wynn 85, a retired farmer and longtime resident near here, died yesterday afternoon at his home. native of Calhoun county Alabama, he had lived in this area for most of his life and served in the Confederate congress.
Witnesses testified to a Colorado drowning and a later alleged fish pond death tied to Winona and Mary James. Prosecutors allege James plotted to kill Winona in an auto crash and drown Mary after failing poison, with Pike’s Peak highway official recounting a 200 foot plunge of a car and James' demeanor and statements at the scene.
A golf event called the dogfight will take place at Valley Country Club on the Fourth. Five team captains Tom Lebby Billy Wyker Dave Martin A C Bailey and Bill Curtis will select five foursomes for a two o’clock start. Participants are asked to register before the Fourth.
City council cancels tonight session as Mayor James A. Nelson and several aldermen are in Montgomery to confer with Governor Graves about refunding $100,000 in bonds issued for the Keller Memorial bridge over the Tennessee river. Officials will not be back until early morning.
Fresh floods endanger a wide Texas area from San Antonio to Austin as Gonzales and Peach Creek report renewed rising waters after two days of downpours. At Gonzales the Guadalupe river swelled to two miles wide, flooding streets and covering miles of crops. 21 dead and four missing reported in stricken zones, with rescue teams reducing lists elsewhere.
Roosevelt plans a White House conference with national chairman James A. Farley to decide his future status in the New Deal hierarchy. The piece notes party platform attacks by Hamilton and Roper and reports on Lemke's union party ties, Tammany Hall talks, and an independent women’s group canvassing for Landon.
Home Ideal at 647 Grant Street remains open today from afternoon until nine oclock with one of the week’s largest anticipated crowds. The event, organized with John Patterson Insurance and local merchants, draws many visitors from across Alabama and nearby states including Moulton Laurel Birmingham Athens and more as spectators tour the home and the public is welcomed to view via steady attendance.
Circuit Court Clerk John H Green received a telephone call today from J H Reid circuit court clerk of Jackson county stating that he would be at the clerk s office here on July 8 and 9 to pay off jurors witnesses and others used during the January trial of Haywood Patterson.
The annual Lawrence County singing convention will be held July 4 and 5 at Sheats Chapel three miles west of Trinity. The event opens Saturday at ten and Sunday at nine. The convention runs all day with a wide spread noon dinner and many singers from several areas expected.
Surgeons prepared to separate Siamese twins born to Mr and Mrs Diego Fiorenzo of Everett. The larger twin, weighing seven pounds, died about five hours after birth. the smaller, five pounds, remained alive with no brain tissue connection. The birth was natural and the babies were joined at the backs of the heads. Hospital officials expected surgery late this afternoon as healthful signs appeared in the living twin.
Dublin leader Eamon de Valera urged immediate peace talks among the great powers at the League of Nations in Geneva. He argued a conference could avert a continental war and push for a durable agreement with Germany possibly via a new Locarno framework, with Italy and France also pushed into the parley.
Work on the new Southeastern Greyhound Lines bus station at Ferry and Lee streets is underway with bus stops operating. Officials plan a formal opening on July 25 as architects Marr and Holman of Nashville and local merchants J. R. and Robin Thomas completed the project costing over 20000 dollars.
For the first time since Savacsy the thermometer at the weather bureau today registered less than 100 degrees after morning rain. At 11 a.m. the mercury was 91, noon 92, and 93 by mid afternoon as the week’s heat record is noted in a field of extreme temperatures.
In Chicago a heart balm suit against Helen Hayes proceeds with witness MacArthur, ex-wife Carol Frink, and attorney Sam Golan presenting letters and telegrams. The courtroom drama features MacArthur's memories, a crowded gallery, and repeated flirtations as the two women sit at separate counsel tables.
Montgomery Alabama counsel Hill Jr said if the Supreme Court does not reverse its decision on refinancing 3.78 million dollars in toll bridge bonds the case will go to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Alabama plan would reduce interest from six to four percent, lease bridges to the state highway department for 300000 dollars yearly, and open them as free bridges. Hill called for a rehearing within days and noted a July 13 special court session to consider the move.
Six sellers at Decatur Curb Market posted total sales of $26 this morning. A new seller, Mrs. W. P. Woodruff of Flint, joined the market today.
Governor Bibb Graves announced he would leave at noon tomorrow for his gulf shore cottage near Foley to rest and do some work and would not be in the executive offices.
A. S. Schulman Electric Co of Decatur has won the contract to construct a TVA transmission line from Wheeler Dam to Guntersville. The 65 mile route, along the Tennessee river, will require about 250 workers, cost near 100000 dollars, and take until December to complete with 300 steel towers planned.
Nashville report says Newt Choate plans resignation amid grand jury findings accusing the boys’ school of inhuman conditions and brutal beatings. Governor McAlister cites motives of politics and states the institution has improved under Choate in three years.
Montgomery Ala July 2 The proposed state wide meeting of livestock producers and processors scheduled for July 15 has been postponed. R J Goode state commissioner says he will name a new date to discuss new livestock regulations provided by the 1935-96 legislatures.
The annual Fourth of July Legion barbecue will be held at Woodvale beginning at one o clock. Men desiring tickets should request them by four o clock.
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