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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1932
Page
1
Paris reports a Franco British Italian and Belgian accord addressing debtor settlements with the Lausanne accords awaiting ratification. Britain denies any new deal on its debts to the United States and says any payments plan requires French consultation before effect.
NEW ORLEANS July 14 An apparent murder suicide left F O Borden 45 a soldier of fortune and Julia Joubert 32 a divorcee dead inside a car on a highway early today Police said Borden held a pistol in his hand and evidence indicated he killed Joubert then shot himself in the vehicle
J. C. Stattom of Florence, a state highway department employee, was struck on the right leg by falling grader blades around noon Monday. He received emergency treatment at Benevolent Hospital and was sent home to recover.
Lillian Silverman of Chattanooga Tennessee granddaughter of N Fan was removed to the Fanburg home Wednesday from Benevolent hospital After a visit here she suffered appendicitis and underwent an operation
Little Mildred Berkstresser daughter of Rev and Mrs J E Berkstresser of Ferry Street rests comfortably at Benevolent Hospital after an appendectomy performed Wednesday.
New York columnist reports Libby Pwanan, a porch singer known as Libby, navigates a comeback after a medical slip by a surgeon. Her rising career and romance with James Aswell are highlighted as she rebuilds public attention and momentum.
Riots and revolts sweep South America as Argentina Uruguay Brazil Peru and Beudaor face turmoil. In Brazil the government mobilizes troops and money to quell the Sao Paulo rebellion while Porto Alegre coordinates with Rio Grande Do Sul Santa Catarina and Parana forces. Governor Flores Da Cunha moves 500 troops to Porto Alegre as two-column advances converge on Sao Paulo.
A July fire on Coney Island left a three million dollar ash heap burning into the next day. It destroyed fifty bungalow colonies six bath houses and the pergola of the Street of Baghdad. Five thousand bathers lost clothing and belongings and two hundred people were seriously injured. The blaze started under the Boardwalk and damaged stores and other amusements.
Mrs. Sarah Jane Smith aged 87 died Wednesday afternoon after a ten month illness at her Decatur route four home three miles south of Austinville. A pioneer resident, she had lived in the same house for 50 years. Funeral services were held at her residence with Rev. J D Pickens officiating. Burial will be in Decatur cemetery. She is survived by two daughters Miss Ida G Smith and Mrs Willie Russell and two sons F Smith and Andrew Smith.
Patrolman J W McCall, a poultry fancier, reports a chicken theft at his Decatur residence. Thieves raided the McCall chicken house and escaped with a number of five birds from his flock.
Ardmore resident Mrs. B. B. Gatlin is at Baugh's infirmary described as steadily improving with her condition improving steadily and her prospects noted as favorable by staff.
Robert Glenn Hargrove eleven year old Decatur boy, after nearly three weeks illness from a rat bite that pierced his right hand finger and caused poisoning, is released from Benevolent hospital with improved condition and potential minor hand operation ahead. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Hargrove of 3rd avenue south.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce hall on Second Avenue hosted its first meeting today since repairs were completed. The venue is described as one of the city’s most attractive places for gatherings.
James Aswell chronicles Libby Holman’s Broadway career and romance in a vivid portrait. The piece blends theater scenes with personal life, highlighting highs and lows.
Libby Holman, Cincinnati born lawyer’s daughter, gained Broadway fame after a minor throat surgery in New York six years ago. Her husky voice attracted Smith Reynolds, tobacco heir, who died beside her Winston-Salem mansion, a gun nearby. Their romance began from Holman’s captivating singing.
A gay party in Winston-Salem ends in tragedy as Libby Holman and Smith Reynolds are found after a night of conflicting accounts. Reynolds lies with a smoking revolver beside him and Libby in a coma, while psychiatrists note violent temperaments and potential outcomes.
In Athens Alabama on July 14 the Athens college alumni stage a two show womanless wedding and style revue at the Ritz theatre with Grigsby Griffis as the bride. The program features pianist Geérstle Ingram soloists Harry Lauder Fanny Hurst Roy Whitt and Rudy Vallee with Orrie Orman as a blues singer. Proceeds go to pay a debt the alumni owes the college.
Teachers, principals, and patrons met at Superintendent Codruff's office to organize a county visit by State Board of Education Superintendent Harman. Harman will speak July 23 at Morgan County Court House at 10 30 AM and then at Hartselle at 2 PM. Educational leaders anticipate briefing on school needs and state relief measures.
Mrs. J. L. Birley of Trinity route one has recovered from two weeks at Benevolent hospital and returned home.
Mrs. A. Malone of Dothan Alabama newly elected National Committee woman believes Democratic victory in November is certain. She helped organize women's clubs, hosted at Chicago Roosevelt headquarters, and praises Roosevelts nomination. Malone notes a lack of need for a costly campaign and says Alabama will give unanimous support to Roosevelt.
Citizens must pay the Street Tax by Friday July 15 to avoid a 50 cent increase from $3.00 to $3.50. Payments may be made at Railroad Street city hall.
R L Lawrence of 925 Sherman Street East returned home Tuesday following an operation at Benevolent hospital.
A nationwide heat wave sweltered the United States with records foreseen in several states. Newark New Jersey and New Orleans reported heat deaths while Missouri and Kansas feared temperatures above 100. Showers offered potential relief. In Decatur a local resident Brown Neeley fainted at a ball game at Alabama Mills Park amid the heat.
An automobile stolen from Paul King an employee of the Alabama Hosiery Mill on July 8 is believed found in Pensacola Florida A telegram reached the sheriff's office today Pensacola officials hold a man awaiting word from Decatur
The Tennessee river continued to fall today, reaching a stage of six feet, with the report issued by the government bureau.
New York quotations show futures at January 5.93, May 6.21, July 5.55, October 8.71, December 5.6. New Orleans lists January 5.90, March 6.07, May 6.28, July 5.69, October 5.66, December 5.81. Corn and oats values are 32% and 19% respectively.
A fragmented market summary lists United States Steel Bethlehem Steel American Telephone and Telegraph General Electric Westinghouse Electric and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe with varied percentages including 28 32 and 4 percent indicating relative market presence amid a broader industry overview.
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