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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1936
Page
4
The piece notes ample summer time remains for sales while eight million potential school shoppers approach in Decatur as four thousand city students prepare to buy goods. It highlights advertising and republication rights tied to Associated Press content and local business activity.
A jumble of jokes and in‑column quips covers love lines archery gags tax jests on marriage and daily misreads. Puns about wit work and imagination mix with playful exchanges and light domestic humor.
The sentence describes a man keeping his home orderly while his wife is away. He maintains a sharp appearance, with his trousers creased neatly as if she were present.
One of the finest development possives in the Tennessee Valley lies in the commercial development of the river front at Decatur. The return of river traffic aims to meet transportation problems and boost regional growth.
A one year old farmer from Memphis walked from a hospital in happiness after doctors removed cataracts from both eyes. E. C. Wamble said his sight was restored and he felt happier than anyone can understand, reflecting a surgical breakthrough in the week’s papers.
Decatur residents show strong appetite for a two year college program with 92 applications already filed and a projected minimum of 100 students. Officials note tuition under 160 dollars per year makes university classes affordable versus higher costs, signaling local commitment to the extension plan.
Clint Bonner defends editorial criticism and addresses reader concerns about showboat history and the world’s largest pecan tree. He explains editorial standards, authenticity checks, and notes this is his debut and likely his last Alabama Oddities contribution.
In a business office setting a single conference proves the point. Proponents argue that many lawmakers create a cumbersome system of government and an antiquated procedure that wastes public money.
At Talladega Alabama the riot probe opens as state militia guard the Samoset Textile Mills area. Two brothers die and seventeen others are shot during last week’s violence. A special grand jury convenes with ten held on murder charges including Homer L Welch.
Dr Logan Clendening explains rabies mainly transmits from animals to humans and stresses prevention. He notes international control varies and recommends isolating and observing biting dogs for two weeks, with Pasteur treatment for bite victims if infection risk exists. He also lists pamphlets available from Dr Clendening for 10 cents each.
MovuLTON items report Mr and Mrs Q P Feelestan of Courtland visiting Moulton briefly. Numerous residents from Mt Hope and surrounding areas conduct business in Moulton and attend personal errands. The Lawrence county health department notes no new infantile paralysis cases recently, and residents return from travel or visits, including Miss Myrle Byars from Alabama and Mrs V L St John joining welfare work.
I S Klein recounts Kara George's rise and fall as a bold swineherd turned Serbian rebel who drove Turks from Serbia with Russian aid, crowned himself king, killed rivals, and was later killed after Milosh Obrenovich's warning. His image appears alongside King Peter on stamps.
Ashton Stevens recounts Walter Winchells Broadway column chat about the San Francisco earthquake film and the Barbary Coast during the 1906 fire. He notes costumes, real scenes, and anecdotes from Caruso, Barrymore, and Fiske, with behind the scenes reporting by Jim Coffroth and Jack Barrett.
The U S Civil Service Commission lists open competitive exams for the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation positions Master Mate Chief Engineer Marine Diesel with salaries from two to three thousand dollars a year. Applications close August 8 1936. Obtain full details from H Yarbrough Decatur Secretary or the Fifth U S Civil Service District Manager Atlanta Post Office Building.
Thos. D. Yarbrough of Town Creek and county education board member visited Moulton last week. Silas Black and wife of Cleveland Tenn. are visiting relatives in Moulton and Town Creek. Lucille Aldridge of Herman Diarmond's plans a three week vacation starting July 27. J. H. Anders leaves local store to join L. A. Royet grocery in Moulton.
News of the death in Sheffield of Mrs Mary Suckfull longtime Decatur resident sparked sorrow across the area. She is survived by daughters Mrs Harvey Cheatwood of Nashville and Mrs George F Carter of Sheffield and granddaughter Marcella. Funeral services will be at the Catholic church in Sheffield at nine Tuesday morning with interment at Sacred Heart cemetery in Cull.
J R Jamison of Greenburg Pennsylvania teed off at Jefferson County Golf Course and sent a ball 100 yards into Bernard Singleton caddy’s shirt pocket. Singleton was uninjured.
In the Matter of the Estate of Naoma B Jaggers a minor the State of Alabama Morgan County Probate Court notices guardian Mrs Davie J Bishop filed accounts vouchers and statement for final settlement to be heard August 18 1936 at court. Judge B L Malone signs the notice dated July 18 1936 with publication July 20 27 and August 3.
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