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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1936

Page

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Union Groups Expected to End Rift in AFL Drive

Reports say internal AFL quarrels may be settled amid a campaign to unionize steel and iron. John L. Lewis pushes industrial unionization while craft unions led by William Green resist. A settlement could emerge but details remain uncertain.

Washington Mformed American Federation of Labor John L. Lewis A. F. of L William Green Lewis’ Committee For Industrial Organization Lewis American Iron and Steel Institute Lewis Id A. FP. of L. Executive Council A. F. of L. Welfare

House of Shadows Featured on Page Three

A feature titled House of Shadows appears on page three highlighting a dramatic narrative or serial. The article centers on a woman’s experience and the surrounding atmosphere, outlining themes of mystery and resilience.

Zioncheck Returns Home Amid Welcoming Crowd

Representative Marion A. Zioncheck arrived in Seattle from Chicago to visit his ill mother Frances Zioncheck. Escorted by six men through hundreds of spectators, he headed to his family home after a brief sanitarium stop. His bride Rubye Nix traveled with the train and his sister joined the party later.

Seattle Marion A. Zioncheck Frances Zioncheck Chicago Zioncheck Rubye Nix Texarkana Tex Ellensburg Elleffsburg Here

Fourth of July warning to drunk drivers issued by patrol

Captain Van Gilbert of the state highway patrol warned Fourth of July celebrants to stay home if they plan to drink. He said officers would be on sharp lookout all day for drunk drivers and would pull them from behind the wheel.

van. Gilbert State Highway Patrol

Roosevelt Dedicates Shenandoah National Park at Big Meadows

President Roosevelt travels 100 miles from Washington to Shenandoah National Park’s dedication at Big Meadows Virginia. Secretary Ickes and Postmaster General Farley accompany him as about 50 000 spectators plus radio broadcasts loom as the Marine Band performs. Local dignitaries welcome the president ahead of the 2 30 p m EST ceremony.

Big Meadows Blue Ridge Mountains Roosevelt Shenandoah National Park Washington Mr. Roosevelt E.S.T Rapidan Hoover West Eastern Park Shenandoah Great Smokies Tennessee Ickes National Park Service Farley Marine Peery H. St. George Tucker Virginia Peter L. Ireton Richmond

Padlock Order Issued For Markham's Place,Near Decatur

Judge Seybourne H. Lynne of Morgan county ordered Sheriff J Street Sandlin to padlock Markham's Place on the Bee Line highway four and a half miles south of Decatur after Julian Harris county solicitor obtained a temporary injunction alleging the site operated as a nuisance. The order covers a main building and five tourist cabins. A final hearing is set for 16 a m July 24 before Judge Lynne.

Seybourne H. Lynne Morgan County Qourt J. Street Sandlin Markham Bee Line Decatur Julian Harris Lynne

Drought-Stricken Alabama Crops Gain from Showers

After a hot, dry spell across Alabama, thundershowers and rain crossed eastern and northern counties, offering limited relief. Weather officials warn the drought is not broken, with ongoing damage estimates at about 30,000 dollars. Meetings are planned in Gadsden and Athens to coordinate relief efforts with county agents and agricultural committees.

Montgomery Ala Alabama E. D. Emigh Florence Decatur Ternessee Valley Frovenice Dispatches South Alabama Tempergisuce EU- Anniston Birmingham Clanton Gadsden Goodwater Greensboro Momananee Selma Tuscaloosa Emmett Sizemore Auburn Clay East Lee North Russell Chambers Randolph Sizemore R. J.goode Bi. L J. T. High North Alabama Etowah Calhoun Cleburne St. Clair Cherokee Blount Marshall DeKalb Athens Limestone Madison

City of Decatur to file friendly suit over Almon act

The city of Decatur will sue the Alabama State Highway Commission in Montgomery County Circuit Court to test the 1935 Almon act refund of 100000 for Keller Memorial bridge bonds. Mayor Nelban and council members met Governor Graves and the comptroller, who seeks Supreme Court guidance before paying the funds.

T. C. Almon Graves Highway Commission Comptroller Ery Lee Supreme Court Decatur

Governor Graves urged test of 1935 Almonact validity for Decatur bridge funds

A Decatur delegation urged Governor Bibb Graves to seek a declaratory judgment on the 1935 Almon Act to appropriate 100000 for Decatur to pay Keller Memorial bridge bonds. State Comptroller Lee questioned legality while highway officials seek federal aid under Carmichael act amid stalled plans for new bridges and river projects.

Montgomery Ala Bibb Graves Decatur Highway Department Tennessee River James A. Nelson Clyde Hendricks A. C E. E. Hargrove P. P. Gilchrist A. Lynne Melvin Hutson R. C. Nungester D. F. Green F. A.bloodworth John Rogers Keller 1 City of Albany Charles W. Lee Gaston Scott Highway Commission Dallas County Selma Alabama ‘River Scott Roosevelt

Dividend Paid by Peoples Bank and Trust Company

Selma Alabama reports a semi annual dividend of four percent authorized by Peoples Bank and Trust company as of June 29 to be paid.

Selma Ala Peoples Bank and Trust Company

Second Siamese Twin Dies Before Separation Operation

MEDFORD Mass July 3 a baby girl Siamese twin died this morning after living nearly 30 hours attached to her dead sister Doctor John Vernaglia the 31 year old physician had prepared for a delicate operation to separate the joined skulls The surviving twin weighed five pounds and was kept on a nutrient formula while doctors weighed the risks and possible brain tissue connections The larger twin died hours after birth and the operation was deemed unlikely to succeed even if attempted The mother Mrs Fiorenzo was told of the infant’s condition and relatives described the baby as an incubator child

Medford Mass John B. Vernagna Diego Fiorenzo Vernaglia Varnaglia Aie Morris Fishbein Journal of the American Medical Association Fishbein Fiorenza

Courtroom Roars Over MacArthur Romance With Hayes and Frink

In Chicago a circuit court heard testimony on the $100000 alienation of affections claim filed by Carol Frink against Helen Hayes and Charles MacArthur. Frink recounted meeting MacArthur at a newsroom and the rapid romance that led to marriage in 1920. Hayes listened as spectators laughed at the tale of love, poses, and a dramatic offshore wedding.

Chicago Helen Hayes Charles MacArthur Carol Frink Miss Frick Hayes Miss Prink Ely Blond Theatri MacArthur Sam Golan Miss Frink Charlie Los Angeles Miss Hayes

France urges new regional treaties under League supervision

French Foreign Minister Yvon Delbos told the Geneva league assembly that Europe needs reinforced regional pacts and swift reforms to armed punishment. He proposed new treaties and stronger existing pacts while maintaining the covenant’s fundamentals and sought removal of the unanimous vote requirement on safeguards.

Wade Werner Associated Press Geneva France League of Nations Yvon Delbos Assembly of the League Delbos

Mary C Bryant Dies After Long Illness at 86

Mrs Mary C Bryant 86 of 131 Sixth Ave West Decatur died at 9 15 am after a long illness. Her funeral will be at her home Sunday at 3 pm with Rev J F Ray and Rev James Allen Smith officiating. Burial follows at City Cemetery with pallbearers from the state highway patrol. She leaves two daughters Mrs Ethel Bryant and Mrs W M Simmons a son John T Bryant two sisters Mrs Jane Watson and Mrs Martha Ley a niece Mrs Ella Sisk and several Decatur relatives. Flowers are from Mother's Price circle of First Baptist Church.

Mary C. Bryant Decatur Sixth Avenue West J. F. Ray First Baptist Church James Allen Smith Central Baptist Church Brown City Cemetery State Highway Patrol John T. Bryant Flowers Mother Price Bryant Ethel Bryant W.M. Simmons John T.ant Jnne Watson Martha Ley Scottsboro Ella Sisk Decatur Pare Lak B. McRae Eas Wells Simmons, Bryant and Simm Great Vane

Contract Let for $45,000 Building Here

Core nelian Court Properties awarded the contract to Lumber Company of Athens to erect a modern two story brick hotel with 254 rooms at Sixth avenue and to street on the Cornelian Court properties. Work starts Monday and must be finished by October 1. Ernest Barnett will manage the hotel to be linked with the apartments. Total local improvements reach $70,000 including adjacent church construction.

Corenelian Court Properties To Lumber Company Athens To Street Sixth Avenue Cornelian Court Albert R. Frahn Decatur Anno Cornelian Court Apartments Grant Street Ernest Barnett Barnett

Cliff Chunn Dies Suddenly at 63 in Decatur

Cliff Chunn, longtime Decatur resident and yard man at Rountree Lumber, died of a heart attack this morning around 10. Funeral set for Sunday at 4:30 at Central Methodist with Dr. Ira F Hawkins officiating. Interment in City Cemetery. survived by wife, four daughters, nephew David Chunn, and a grandson.

Cliff Chunn Lycator Rountree Lumber Company Chunn Central Methodist Church Ira F. Hawkins O. Kimbrough Tom Foust Wiley Owen H. H. Hunter W. E B. Sivley A. H. Hoff J. G. McRae D. M. Crow T. M. Harvey City Cemetery Brown Decatur Yusey Ife Katherine Pults Huntsville Pred A. Bloodworth, Jr Gadsden Joe Sneed Marjorie Chunn David Chunn Anniston Joe Sneed, Jr

Caution Urged Upon Motorists for Fourth of July

Chief Walter K. McAdory of the Alabama state highway patrol warned motorists not to mix beer and whiskey with gasoline on July 4. The patrol will be on duty 16 hours to assist drivers and enforce highway laws, aiming for a record low incident rate on Independence Day.

Montgomery Ala Walter K. McAdory State Highway Patrol McAdory

Beckworth Dies in Bed in Troy Alabama

A 40 year old farmer Beckworth was found dead in bed in Troy Alabama. He was covered by a vest and survived by children. Rainfall and river gauge data were noted with a rising 3.2 feet reading. Weather forecast: mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and occasional showers tonight.

Troy Ala Beckworth Alabama

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