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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1936
Page
8
The Queen Mary raced toward New York to smash the westward crossing record of four days 11 hours 42 minutes held by Normandie. Cunard White Star reported 16 hours of progress at about 29.32 knots with potential speeds over 30 knots as weather cooperates, arrival due Sunday or Monday.
Seven sellers on the curb market earned $35.75 in sales and organizers urged more tables for Saturday as one of the largest crowds in weeks was expected.
A historical ad touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a cure for malaria chills and fever. It claims the tonic destroys the malaria infection and strengthens the blood with iron, is safe for children, and offered in 30c and 1 sample sizes with larger 1 size giving 25 percent more value.
The State Board of Administration weighs a meat curing plant at Kilby prison to supply prison meals. Engineers study costs for a slaughter house rendering and cold storage building as part of a state run project on 18,000 acres of prison farm land.
A collage of humorous exchanges and quick one liners ranging from domestic disputes to workplace banter. Characters include a bookkeeper and a hotel page among others. the gags lampoon everyday stresses, self interest, and social quirks with a playful, old fashioned tone.
Boston July 23 A P science writer notes two comets visible now. Kahn's comet would miss Earth by about 100 million miles while Peltier's would approach to 16 million miles. Geologists cite scars in the Coastal Plains as potential impact evidence.
Hearing of the condemnation suit against Finley’s Island was completed today and commissioners are expected to render a decree tomorrow. The two week hearing began July 13 and covers 360 acres three miles west of Decatur in the Tennessee River. The TVA appraisal valued the island at $38 000, a sum not accepted by the owner.
Home sewing notice promoting Pattern 2712 by Anne Adams. Describes a simple one-yoke front and back with neck line, surplice closing, and adjustable tie belts with sizes 34 through 48. Includes fabric guidance, instructions, and pricing for patterns and a summer pattern book. Orders directed to Decatur Pattern Department, 243 West St, New York.
Fitchburg Massachusetts July 23 United States Senator Marcus A Coolidge a Democrat announced that to all intents and purposes he will not be a candidate for reelection, signaling an impending withdrawal from the race.
At least four people were killed in a head on collision of two passenger trains a mile and a half north of Ogeechee. The engineer and fireman on both trains died. A mail clerk was scalded and two others injured. no passengers grievously hurt. Medical aid rushed from Statesboro Savannah and Millen.
The Sandlin family reunion set for August 6 at L. S. Sandlin’s home in Tanner was postponed due to infantile paralysis. Miss Bertha Sandlin says a new date will be announced later and Limestone health authorities hope a gathering may be safe by September 1.
President Roosevelt issued an executive order extending the merit system to all postmasterships, affecting 13 370 top class appointees as their four year terms expire. The order provides three appointment methods including non competitive exams for incumbents and subordinate civil service staff and open competitive exams, with the civil service commission overseeing eligibility.
French yachtsman Martin-Marie sails from New Harbor in a 40 foot motorboat named Arielle on a solo crossing to France. He hopes to reach France in about two days after previously crossing in 1933 in six days aboard a sun sailing craft. The 34 year old reserve officer carries seven months of supplies and two wireless sets.
The battleship Oklahoma sailed from Cherbourg harbor today heading to Vigo and Bilbao in response to urgent appeals from Consul William E. Chapman for the evacuation of United States women and children on the northern coast of war-torn Spain.
Kansas City July 23 Alf M Landon said Roosevelt's order extending merit system to the post office shows advantages of competition The Hoover executive order of May 1 1929 places final character decisions with the postmaster general Only the highest eligible is to be certified unless the Civil Service Commission finds disqualifying character or residence
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