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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1934
Page
1
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports cross section poll finds most Americans would reelect Roosevelt but differ on his programs. Readers express uncertain confidence in the future and call for broader cooperation, with split views on the AAA and NRA policies and enforcement.
Hooper Construction of Bunnell Florida has begun a concrete and steel bridge across the stream on the Decatur Somerville road link. Crews clear rights of way and grade while test piling for bridge piers progresses. Joe Wheeler highway paving extends from Decatur toward Courtland, with about eight and a half miles finished and traffic reaching Trinity road cut off. The 16 mile Tusсumbia to Town Creek segment nears completion except for a short three quarters of a mile stretch due to late start and sub base curing. Officials anticipate opening the entire 40 mile Decatur to Tuscumbia route to traffic soon.
TVA employees near Decatur enjoyed a large Fourth of July gathering with 1 000 attendees at Swan Lake. Variations included log-sawing and tug of war contests and a lateafternoon game at Delano Park where Nitrate Plant 2 faced the reservoir club, with Guyron Cleveland on the mound for Guy and McRight finishing the relief. visiting team won 5 to 3.
The weekly community sing will convene this evening at 7 30 at the Church of God. Eléec-
Church states the captured killer said he killed Gentry to protect Mrs. Carrie Gill 59 a widow who had been abused. Gill is held for murder after admitting she paid Church 60 dollars to slay Gentry.
Washington officials announce that the United States will demand Germany grant Americans an equal break with the British on debt payments. The move follows Germany’s pledge to pay interest on Dawes Young plan bonds held by British subjects, affecting about 1.5 billion dollars in German bonds in the U S. The note demanding payment equality is expected to be sent soon.
Sheriff James Hawkins declined to move the Scottsboro defendants to another jail section. He said the inmates have been treated like other prisoners and that infighting among them led to consideration of solitary confinement as a control measure. The request came from John Howard Lawson leading a New York group demanding safer segregation options.
Trinity schools to gain much needed space via a three mill bond issue to fund a new frame building with a composition roof. Both high and grammar, currently housed in the same structure, will shift classes as space is created to relieve long running crowding.
Paul Harris of Greenville Kentucky was injured when the car he rode in turned over near Hartselle Alabama on Tuesday night. The driver suffered a crushed right hand and a broken left wrist and was treated at Benevolent Society hospital before being discharged and sent to his brother Ed Harris at Morgan County almshouse.
Sammy McAbee of Oak Ridge was rushed Tuesday by Priest’s ambulance to Benevolent Society Hospital for an operation to remove his appendix.
Rev. P. M. Dennis head of Decatur Rotary unveils committee assignments after installation of officers. Roles include Board of Directors, Fellowship Attendance, Public Information, Public Relations, International Service, Youth Work, Crippled Children, Rural Affairs, and Loneliness Shield committees with named chairs and members.
One week old infant Rachael Allred died at 12 30 pm Wednesday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs L B Allred 1613 Fifth Avenue South. Survived by parents one brother Elvie and three sisters Alma Ethel and Ver ler Funeral services to be held at Farview near Cullman at 2 pm with interment there.
Independence Day crowds attend day and night services of the Cowell Rodgers Revival in a large pig tent. North Carolina evangelist delivers foundation messages on Satan and his program for today with out of town guests noted and morning Bible lectures emphasized for one hour daily 10 to 11 except Monday and Saturday.
Decatur marked the Fourth of July with no major accidents. A few children sought medical care for minor fireworks burns, and a girl was injured in a minor car collision near Whiteside, treated with first aid. Many residents enjoyed countryside picnics and fishing as three baseball games took place downtown. No post holiday arrests were reported.
America marked Independence Day with the lowest toll since 1929, 17 deaths total down 10 from last year and a third of 1931. Fireworks fatalities fell to two, none from the South, while automobile and drowning deaths remained higher in Southern states.
Rioting erupted on the San Francisco waterfront as about 200 strike pickets clashed with police who used tear gas. One injured picket, Vassili Zakharoff of the cooks and stewards union, was knocked unconscious. Police advanced while rocks were thrown. merchandise moved, with 12 truckloads delivered to a warehouse.
Wade Slaten 82, a long time Morgan county resident of Somerville route two, died Tuesday evening at his home. Services were held at Walnut Grove Church at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. J. H. Halbrooks officiating and interment by Peck. Survived by wife, three daughters Mrs. George Tapscott and Mrs. Ernest Tapscott and Mrs. C L Clemons, several sons including C R Thomas O E Melvin Knox B L L D in Somerville and others in Birmingham Decatur and Chattanooga, plus a stepson J D L Burns. Six acted as pallbearers.
In Santa Monica on July 5, a writer concedes error in claiming Republicans spoke during Germany news and Amos and Andy. He notes Democrats criticized heavily and suggests fall elections may bring further excitement as Democrats often fault rather than explain.
Twelve census takers are at work in the city to count residents aged six to 71 for school funding. The supervisors received instructions and supplies Tuesday afternoon, with work starting then after a holiday yesterday. They will visit every home to record age and name as parents cooperate to ensure accurate school appropriations.
Decatur sent two entries to the Lawrenceburg Tennessee horse show on July 4. O. H. Hathcoat and his son Ed Hathcoat earned several prizes. Hathcoat won the walk trot canter class on Speed Along, captured the five gaited competition, and swept the stakes. Ed Hathcoat took second in the three and
Mr and Mrs Cecilems visited Wilson Dam yesterday. The brief account notes a personal visit with no further details provided.
Berlin reports indicate Prens Von Papen will be stripped of the vice chancellery but may stay as Saar commissioner in a Nazi cabinet reshuffle. A raid on Frau Von Papen's home is also noted amid the upheaval.
Fragmentary notice mentions Carl Dempsey and a group at Woodland Mills. Unclear event details. text indicates a recovery expectation but lacks coherent facts or dates.
Frank Orvile Floyd aged five months of Somerville Route 3 died Tuesday night at 10:45 at his parents home Mrs Barnard Floyd. He is survived by three brothers and a sister. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at New Center of Dewey Crow with interment there. Priest directing.
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