Health unit stalemate prompts Decatur council talks
County health unit representatives and possibly a state health official plan to meet Decatur city council to resolve the health problem facing the city and county. Without more funds the five member unit may lose meat and milk inspection and sanitation work, as the state directs reductions. The Chamber of Commerce backs a solution to preserve both city and county health services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Health
Decatur
County Board of Health
Morgan Oo
Chamber of
Chamber of Commerce
Department of Health
Miller notes severe boll weevil threat in Route 3 area
Decatur resident Miller reports many farmers in Route 3 face heavy boll weevil infestation. He says ongoing dry hot weather could reduce damages if it continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miler
Decatur
Miller
Group Picture of Alabama Power Employees Made
A group portrait of Alabama Power company employees at Decatur operations was taken at the publicity department's request. The image will appear in Powergrams and Electrical South as local operations report an unusual sales record with every employee surpassing monthly quotas for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Power Company
Decatur
Powergrams
Electrical South
Relief Promised From Heat Wave In Decatur Area
Weather forecast promised relief with partly cloudy skies and unsettled conditions tonight and Wednesday. The weather bureau noted a fall in temperatures from 99 and 100 highs, but heat persisted with many complaints and reports of livestock deaths as farmers watch stock during the third season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Weather Bureau
Aged Woman Dies of Heart Attack in Decatur Area
Mrs. Mattie McCluskey aged 77 dropped dead at her home on Decatur route three after a short illness. Funeral services will be at Johnson's Chapel at one o'clock with Rev. W. W. Aldridge officiating. Interment follows at Johnson's Chapel. She is survived by son Marvin Daniel, brothers Newt Jesse Roper and Thomas Roper, and sister Susie Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie McCluskey
Decatur
McCluskey
Johnson’s Chapel
W. W. Aldridge
Johnson's Chapel
Marvin Daniel
Newt
Jesse Roper
Danville
Thomas Roper
Hartselle
Susie Taylor
Decatur Businessman Presents North Alabama History
W. B. Shackleford, a prominent Decatur businessman, presented the Chamber of Commerce with a history of North Alabama. Compiled in 1888 by Smith and DeLand, the history will be kept on file at the Chamber offices for reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Shackleford
Decatur
Chamber of Commerce
North Alabama
Smith and DeLand
Rotary Club Sponsors County Food Preservation Campaign Schedule
The Rotary Club of Decatur will sponsor a food preservation demonstration across Morgan County. Miss Rowe will supply all materials. communities provide suitable buildings. Schedules show Hartsville Danville Falkville Eva lat Latto July 21 22 with times for demonstrations to boost winter food supplies. Alabama Polytechnic Institute Extension Service Auburn assists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Danville
Falkville
Eva
Latto
Morgan County
Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Extension
Auburn
Merchants Plan Booster Visits to Increase Trade
Athens Alabama merchants plan booster trips to nearby communities and fall trade days with free prize giveaways to attract customers and boost the Athens market. The effort aims to foster goodwill, stimulate business, and draw countywide participation this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Steady Tuesday Curb Market Sales Report
Steady sales were seen today at the curb market with many sellers present for the Tuesday sales event. Buyers were in good numbers and overall sales matched the usual Tuesday standards.
If You Miss Your Paper Call 46 By 5:15 P.M.
The Daily asks readers to call 46 by 5:15 p.m. if delivery is unsatisfactory. If the paper is not dropped at the desired location or is missed, call before the deadline for a replacement Daily to be sent.
Roosevelt In Active Charge Of Campaign
Governor Roosevelt assumed active command of his campaign in Albany as the Democratic presidential nominee. James Farley, national chairman, joined him for a luncheon, with Louis Howe reporting on vacation accomplishments. The governor arrived in Albany after a motor trip from Rye Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Roosevelt
James Farley
Louis Howe
Rye Beach
Debated Brookings Report Divides Alabama Citizens
The Brookings Institute survey on Alabama government sparks mixed public reaction. Many oppose moving sheriff and tax offices to governor indirect appointment, while support grows for consolidating boards to cut costs and for a sales tax to ease finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings Institute
Alabama
Missing Doctor Is Arrested at Farm
Dr. Richard Thacker, sought in Oklahoma City on a felony charge over alleged illegal operations on several co-eds, was arrested at a farm house near Springdale Arkansas. Oklahoma City officers requested the arrest and were en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springdale
Ark
Richard Thacker
Oklahoma City
J Nethery Jr Recovers After Infirmary Operation
J Nethery Jr has recovered sufficiently from a recent operation at Baugh's Infirmary to return to his home in Belle Mina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Nethery, Jr
Baugh’s Infirmary
Belle Mina
Centralized administration plan reshapes state govt powers
A reform report proposes a governor centered system abolishing secretary of state, shifting duties to new bureaus. It would appoint and remove 18 executive heads, consolidate accounting, purchasing, records, personnel, and legal functions under the governor and attorney general to streamline state operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Records
State Auditor
Bureau of Central Accounting and Reporting
Board of Administration
Text Book Purchasing Board
Bureau of Purchase and Contract
Bureau of Personnel
Secretary of State
Department of Justice
Plans complete for the State Legion convention in Alabama
The Alabama department announces the state American Legion convention will be held in Gadsden from Sunday July 24 to Wednesday July 27 with a Memorial service and officer elections. Housing requests at Hotel Reich show strong attendance as Etowah post No 5 led by Prof. J D Samuels coordinates arrangements. Congressman Wright Patman of Texas is set to appear and push H R No 1 in the December congressional session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Alabama Department
Gadsden
Legion Headquarters
Hotel Reich
Etowah Post No. 5
Whder
J. D. Samuels
Cme
Wright Paton
Texas
Patman
House
Stepa
Senate
Congress
Ee Eeer
Alabama Legionnaires
Police Brutality Trial Prompts Jury Scrutiny
A Nassau County court confronts alleged police brutality in the death of Hyman Stark a twenty year old prisoner. Detectives Hizenski Pearsall and Wesser face questions as prosecutors weigh charges against officers and the potential for murder indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Meier Steinbrink
Hyman
Stark
Nassau County
Steinbrink
Starks
Eivin Edwards
Demen
Eeien
Leslie Pearsall
Joseph Hizenski
Pearsall
John Doe
Atty
Elvin
Hizenski
Edwards
Sixth Precinct
Charles Wesser
Harold Breitenbeck
Paper call delayed to 46 Bot after 5:15 daily send
A note indicates the paper call will be issued later than 5:15 pm and the Daily will be dispatched subsequently.
Girl shot, left to die after car ride near Woodmere
In Woodmere New York a 21 year old girl identified as Rose Washerstein was shot while in a car near the dock. She survived after being dragged to bushes and resisting detectives. A small car reportedly parked nearby as several shots rang out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmere
N. Y
Rose Washerstein
Woodmere Dock
Knapp resigns to lead Texas Technological College
Dr. Bradford Knapp resigns as president of Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn effective Sept. 1 to assume the presidency of Texas Technological College Lubbock. He cites devotion to Auburn and the lure of Texas backed by friends there, expressing reluctance to leave but pride in the institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ala
Bradford Knapp
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Texas Technological College
Lubbock
Tex
Knapp
Alabama Post
Texas Post
Texas
Mina
No Rainfall Recorded in 24 Hour Period
No rainfall occurred during the 24 hour period ending at seven this morning.
High Point Hosiery Strike Halts Most Plants
In High Point North Carolina the strike spread from hosiery workers to shut down about 6000 jobs as 100 plants idle. The walkout began with 400 workers demanding wage changes and grew to 3000 by night and 3000 more the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
N. C
High Pol
Athens insurer's safe burgled again in week
G G McCracken, a Athens insurance and real estate man, reports his safe robbed again after a prior break-in. A chart of combinations was taken previously, and this time the outer door was opened by combination. A watch and cash were stolen, stamps and checks spared. He is installing a new lock to prevent a third break-in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
G. G. McCracken
Athens Insurance and
Rea Estate
McCracken
Regular July Meeting of Chamber of Commerce Board
The directing board of the Chamber of Commerce met in the J Lyons building to review business matters and plan civic activities. Committee chairmen reported progress and financial matters and membership obligations were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
J Lyons
Otey Walker Ends The Low Mood In New Laugh Series
Old Honey Town marshal Otey Walker returns with a comedy feature in a laugh series. The second episode debuts today on vase 4, promising a lighthearted break from daily routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vase 4
Also Mentioned on This Page
Merle Mae Griffiths
Midkdoville
Cleo Truskett
Arcadia
William Griffiths
Nevada
Truskett
William Schroeder, Jr
James J. Walker
New York
Sanitation Commission
Rotary Club
The
Rotary Club of
Decatur Is
Brookings
BELLE
State Legion Convention
Hisenski
Valeria Hizenski
C. Uni
Otey Walker
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!