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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1939
Page
1
Baron Konstantin Von Neurath removes five Bohemian city administrations to "make amends for measures taken 20 years ago" with immediate effect. Budweis Bruenn Iglau Maehrischestrau and Olmuetz gainsers lose local rule as commissioners assume control.
Amendment No 2 known as the Pardon Probation and Parole Amendment seeks to remove pardon power from the Governor of Alabama or reduce his burden by creating a non political board to advise on pardons and paroles while preserving some Governor discretion. The current system imposes heavy responsibilities on the Governor and contributes to prison overpopulation. Continued discussion appears on page five.
The Demonstration Home at 518 Jackson St is under construction by J. H. contractor with Valley Coal and Lumber Co. The five room frame house in asbestos siding is built under the FHA Small Home Demonstration Program with Albert R. Frahn as architect. Mr. Hicks, FHA inspector, visited Decatur to ensure adherence to plans. Upon completion it will be open for public inspection furnished by local dealers.
Dr Allan Roy Dafoe physician to the Dionne quintuplets says he has documents requiring his presence at the next guardians meeting where contracts naming his name with the quintuplets are included The Nipissing district court notice to produce was filed by Oliva Divonne father of the quintuplets The guardians meet monthly with Judge J A S Fluffe and business manager Keith Munroe among those who may attend in judge chambers at Nipissing Ontario
Mrs Lula Couch Johnson, 53, a well known Decatur resident, died Sunday evening at her home 306 Line Street after a short illness. Funeral services Wednesday at Brown's Chapel with Dr B F Tingle. burial in Huntsville with Brown of Decatur in charge. Survived by husband W H Johnson three sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Born Huntsville October 31 1886 she spent most life in Decatur.
In Tuscaloosa today a driver battling a bee lost control of his truck near Northport, overturned, injuring M. Francis a poultry farm operator. Francis suffered a fractured hip and other injuries. Three other passengers were cut and bruised due to the crash.
The Daily will publish one edition Tuesday at noon and grant a half holiday to staff. Readers are asked to cooperate by turning in all Tuesday copy as early as possible.
E G Underwood 46 year old L N brakeman died at St Vincent's Hospital Birmingham after being pinned between a strawberry shed roof and a box car at Cullman. He had surgery and his left leg was amputated along with crushed shoulder and internal injuries. His body was to be sent from Birmingham to Columbia Tennessee for funeral rites and burial.
Dr James Monroe Smith former Louisiana State University president says he is innocent and will return to Baton Rouge to face charges of embezzling 100000 dollars from the university. He spoke from a Brockville hotel after surrendering to police as federal investigators review his finances.
Floyd Perdue observed his 44th birthday when lightning struck the metal roof of his Hope area home ten miles north of town. The fatal strike occurred during a storm as he attempted to bucket rain water, witnessed by his wife and two sons.
President Roosevelt denied callers at his Hyde Park family home to allow time for relaxation a quick study of Washington communications and visits with his mother during the July 3 respite.
A Cincinnati yachting party led by Dr. Robert Herman Mrs Herman and daughter Miss Marjorie Herman along with Mr and Mrs W A Kroger and Mr and Mrs Robert Calef visited W P Russell today. They will fish Wheeler and Wilson Lakes for a few days aboard the 45 foot Rascal owned by Dr Herman.
Police report three additional prowling incidents over the weekend amid a citywide break in at residences. The Vaughan home on Sixth Avenue reported a porch theft of a hose set while other entries include homes on Jackson Sherman and Grant streets and a burglary on Moulton Street last week.
The evangelistic tent and trailer purchased by the Decatur district conference are now available for use anywhere in the district. Interested groups may schedule between July 1 and July 19 by contacting Rev. R. D. Cook. delivery will be arranged on application.
An extra room is being equipped at Memorial Drive Methodist church this week to serve the growing church school. The new space will be called The Boys Den, and a new walk is under construction before the children's building. An illuminated sign will soon display all public announcements.
A blast at a large Arab cafe in Haifa today killed three Arabs and injured seven others, seven of them seriously, as the explosion destroyed the cafe building and nearby shops.
London reports with near unanimity that Danzig holds vital stakes for Poland and Britain. Analysts link the Free City crisis to broader prepardness, citing past Munich outcomes and fear of a Nazi coup as part of a strategic war of nerves to deter aggression.
Washington reporters note the administration faces fresh rebellions on neutrality and lending programs as Congress adjourns for Independence Day recess. President Roosevelt may decide this week whether to push noncontroversial measures or let the session end in mid July. The Senate plans a Wednesday vote on the monetary bill.
Three men held in Dale county jail on charges of stealing a University of Alabama athletic department car and Alabama football films. The auto was stolen on a Birmingham street en route to an alumni meeting in Huntsville. The suspects include Hess Weatherly Goose Creek Texas Charles Buddy Davis Atlanta and Richard Blue Birmingham. Authorities also charged burglary of a filling station and recovered a movie projector film and clothing from the car. Alabama athletic director attended a Birmingham banquet coatless after the theft and Auburn staff appeared similarly without coats.
Three trainmen were killed when a heavily loaded Nashville freight train was struck by a mountain landslide near Mount Vernon Kentucky. Engineer BE Weaver 58 of Springfield. Foreman William Goethel 50 of Covington. Brakeman Gam Long 45 of Chester were killed as the locomotive and cars derailed. The wreck occurred about 6 a m near the village along the main line toward Nashville.
Governor J Grady Moss to perform autopsy on James Watson 20 of Shannon found dead in a parked car near Bee Line Highway. Clifton Smith 32 and Byron Echels 19 also of Shannon were with Watson when they stopped to sleep last night. Smith drove the car and alerted authorities after Watson was found unresponsive at 4 am. The men were jailed for investigation pending inquest.
Capt. H P K Oram, one of four survivors of the Thetis disaster near Birkenhead on June 1, testified at a public inquiry. He described the final hours aboard the submarine and said a major disaster was needed to stop others from using the Davis escape apparatus. Ninety nine men died. He noted delays in using the Davis device due to strong tides and recalled escaping with plans and instructions lashed to his arms.
Decatur reports weekend wrecks claim Carl Poole 22 as he crashed into a pickup on the Tennessee river bridge. Poole died at Benevolent Hospital after head injuries. Others suffered various injuries in separate incidents as Patrolmen Pushh and Little investigated.
The nation marked Independence Day with parades, fireworks, and community gatherings. Officials urged safety as large crowds participated in public events and patriotic activities nationwide.
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