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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1932
Page
1
Washington July 16 police halted a rush by veterans demanding entry to the capitol. Walter Waters, leader of the ex soldiers, was detained briefly until he and aides pledged to keep followers from massing at the doors. Police chief Pelsham Glassford then guided dispersal and calm.
The nation endures a blistering weekend as temperatures soar past 99 degrees in many areas. Heat claims rise with deaths in St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati and nearby regions as sweltering winds persist and relief remains distant.
In Washington the bonus marchers remained at the Capitol with numbers shrinking from hundreds to dozens under heat. Capitol police and officials clashed over enforcement while Vice President Curtis and Speaker Garner discussed actions. The rank and file group demanded Congress not adjourn until the bonus payment. Garner supported enforcing laws and securing enough forces, while law violation status remained undecided.
Clarence McElroy an American aviator rescued from a deep Mexican jungle recounts he and Roy Gordon disappeared June 27 after a crash in a tropical storm near Vera Cruz bound for Honduras. Gordon died in the crash. McElroy was brought to San Geronimo nearly starved and injured after seventeen days.
Mrs Sarah Ann Speer aged 74 died at 6 50 AM at the home of her son W R Speer on Ellis Street Funeral services will be Sunday at 3 PM at the Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church with Rev Frank T Smith officiating Interment at Morris Cemetery Trinity Mountain Brown Funeral Home in charge Surviving: four sons W R L J E E and T E Speer of Decatur one daughter Mrs C H Thomas of San Francisco 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild
The weather bureau reports a high of 99 degrees yesterday tying the season’s peak. The low settled at 80 as the day marked the seventh straight 99 degree reading.
Cottage gatherings will be held in members’ homes of the Southside Baptist church over the next few days as preparation for a revival. Dr. H B Woodward pastor of the Sixteenth Avenue Baptist church will lead the campaign starting next week.
Mrs Patterson who had been treated at Baugh's infirmary after a fall at the Voorhies residence has recovered sufficiently to return to the Voorhies home today.
The Decatur curb market opens with sixteen sellers from Morgan and Lawrence counties offering fresh produce. Mrs. J. T. Nelson the curb master hailed a “world of fresh foodstuffs” sold and called it one of the best markets of the year despite weather delays. Farmers work hard with tractors operating late into Friday night in the county.
The state of Alabama sues two Limestone County officials over a $14,434.63 claim alleging breach of bond conditions. It targets J W Frost former register in chancery from Jan 14, 1929 to Oct 21, 1930 and Probate Judge Addison M McConnell for accepting a $5,000 bond considered inadequate and possibly worthless. The suit, by Attorney General Thomas E Knight Jr, notes Frost held a $15,000 bond and that McConnell’s acceptance violated Alabama law. the action will be heard in the October term.
J F Lacey of Birmingham dies at his home. He was the uncle of Mrs M Tyndall. Rev and Mrs Tyndall will attend funeral services in Birmingham on Sunday.
Decatur agents elected a new executive committee led by W. M. Chenault as chairman of the grievance panel and M. R. Rankin for membership. They report rising policy lapses and difficulties collecting premiums, urging public awareness and prompt settlement of accounts to protect local agencies and fire and auto liability coverage.
In pastor absence Ninth Street Methodist Church will hear Rev C R Sloan on Sunday morning with a sermon titled The Good Treasures. Mrs W F Price of First Methodist will speak in the evening on Methodist Women and Work Friendship. Stewards to meet Tuesday night per Dr E E Beard.
Across Morgan Lawrence and Limestone counties farmers labor from dawn to dusk as sun warms crops. Cotton gains pace while fertilization lags and heat proves taxing. weeds contend with 99 degree days and weevil damage remains uncertain for the season.
In Washington the home loan bank bill languished as the senate and house clashed over its passage. The senate, by 44 to 20, refused to drop the currency expansion feature for federal home loan banks, delaying unemployment relief legislation.
George Cassimus popular restaurant owner goes home today after an appendicitis operation performed days ago at Baugh's Infirmary.
The plant will resume operations Monday with the same workforce that left for vacation on July 1. No new hires will be taken, and applications are not needed as repairs during the vacation have the equipment ready to start at the starting hour.
Al Gorman reports a kidnaping threat against his 18-year-old son connected to a grand jury probe into prison camp conditions after a young convict’s death in the sweat box. A letter signed You Know Who warned stopping the inquiry or his son would be kidnapped. Authorities had no official report of threats.
The Decatur Rotary club will convene its regular weekly meeting Monday at 12 15 PM. Efforts are under way to achieve a 100 percent attendance.
Sufferers of foot ailments may now have the services of a competent foot specialist through arrangement made by Moye's Beauty Shoppe with Dr. Matt D. Dell a well recommended chiropodist. Dr Dell will be at Moyes shop the first and third weeks of each month starting Monday July 18.
An automobile was reported stolen in south Decatur on Friday night and later recovered this morning according to police. No further details on the vehicle or suspects were provided.
Lloyd Dinsmore of 339 Sherman Street is reported very ill at home today with a fever from the illness.
Tennessee Valley barbecue at Monrovia Thursday July 28 will feature U S Senator John H Bankhead and congressmen Ed B Almon and Lister Hil who just returned from Congress. The event hosted by Monrovia school attracts people from Madison and nearby counties with additional speakers including W B Vaughn noted Limestone County figure.
Echols reports Birmingham authorities have recovered a Ford stolen from him last December. The car, found in Birmingham, had its motor number altered and was repainted with new tires installed.
The Decatur city finance committee held a special Friday night meeting with the city council to discuss financial matters. Delinquent taxation was covered in detail.
Mildred Berkstresser, operated on this week after an appendicitis attack, is described as a bright patient. She is the child of Rev. and Mrs. B Berkstresser and is expected to be home by Monday if recovery continues.
In Winston-Salem North Carolina an unidentified man who asked directions to reach the Reynolds home hours before the fatal shooting of 20 year old Smith Reynolds husband of actress Libby Holman is sought by Sheriff Transon Scott. The investigation follows new evidence from the coroners jury adjournment into the July 6 death. A gunshot wound to a person or persons unknown was ruled an inquest result.
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