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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1936

Page

2

Riverside High to Add Wing After $13,500 PWA Grant

Riverside High School plans a $30,000 new wing on the east side including classrooms and a study hall. A $13,500 PWA grant was received, with $16,500 in bonds sought to cover the remaining cost, enabling construction without delay.

Riverside School PWA Riverside High School W. W. Benson Orville Rush Graves Washington Decatur School Senilor High Severnl Public Works Administration Board of Education State Board of Education Riverside City Boards of Education Educa

New Hope Given Oklahoma Escape

Chief police prosecutor Perry A. Frey said he would charge Dalton B. Chilton only if requested by the Oklahoma Governor. Chilton, 28, walked away from a reformatory 28 years ago. The Ohio Governor issued new papers indicating Chilton would not need to return to Oklahoma to complete a two year reformatory sentence for a bank burglary.

Cleveland Perry A. Frey Dalton B. Chilton Oklahoma Chilton Frey Ohio New Pape

Decatur Diary Ups and Downs Mix Local Happenings

Miss Erien Rowe returns to Morgan county after vacation with her parents in Houston Asia. Mrs Maude Parker of Columbia Tenn visits while Decatur’s Southern Bell softball team awaits a Birmingham invitation. John Matlock renews acquaintances. Dick Kennedy and A C Bailey return from Foley. A Fifth and Third corner lot sold for 1000 to Florine Gunn Blackwell. T M Jones Jr receives permit to remodel 602 East Walnut into brick veneer at 1500. Rucker Mason returns from Atlanta trip. E G Hamilton visits Priceville. Munns plan extended western trip after Glasgow visit. A prowler sentenced to 30 days on streets. Carey Philpot visits Brunswick Ga. Ola Barnard assumes county superintendent duties. William Watson and Cranston Gray depart for Gulf Caribbean tour. City police’s burglar alarms reportedly yield results after a citizen’s misread alert.

Fifth Avenue Third Street Florine Gunn Blackwell Eva Robertson Baxter T. M. Jones, Jr East Walnut Street

Pretty Young Divorcee and Man Held in Murder Case

Coroner Brown swore murder warrants for Miss Hopkins and Henry Gullion after both were arrested at the scene of a fatal incident near Lacey’s Spring Route 1. Hopkins, recently divorced, lived with her parents. Gullion and his brother worked on a local farm. Preliminary hearing date not set.

Henry Gullion Miss Hopkins Brown Court of Justice J. W. Bailey J. Hopkins Lacey Gullions Lacey's Spring

Dan Rivers Dies Suddenly at 82 in Lacey's Spring

Dan Rivers 82 a resident of the Lacey's Spring route 1 community died suddenly at his home this morning at 5 oclock. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at Bethel Cemetery near Hartselle with Rev Frank T Smith officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Drinkard Howell of Hartselle.

Dan Rivers Lacey's Spring Bethel Cemetery Hartselle Frank T. Smith Drinkard Howell

Gloves Off in Estepona and Guadarrama Raids Reported

The piece notes alleged loyalist retreats after losses in Estepona with guards conducting raids on Guadarrama passes destroying insurgent depots. It also describes America's floating embassy and Ambassador Bowers moving to the coast guard cutter Cayuga to evacuate U.S. nationals from Spain's civil war.

Malaga Estepona Guadarrama Washington America Spain Claude G. Bowers State Department Coast Guard Cayuga United States

Americans seek escape from Madrid amid civil strife

Reports to the state department say Americans sheltered in the Madrid embassy remain in danger and face flight to the sea. Eric Wendelin, third secretary, told the department he plans to evacuate the refugees by train Thursday morning.

Washington State Department Spain Madrid Eric Wendelin

Athens College Adds Three Faculty Members for Next Year

Dr E R Naylor of Athens College announces three new faculty arrivals for the coming year. Dr May Emene will head the education department, Dr Billie Hall will lead the English department, and Miss Puera Robinson will head the commerce department. Curricula now include pre vocational courses with mechanical drawing and surveying. Tuition increases of 25 dollars per year take effect August 15, with earlier registrations at old prices.

E. R. Naylor Athens College May E.mene Iowa Educat Ucn Billie Hall Valhalla 8. C Hall

New Polio Case Spurs Alabama Nurse Recruitment

A new polio case prompts Alabama health officials to request 60 additional WPA nurses to support nasal spray preventive work and patient after care. State and county authorities order closures and cancel gatherings in Lauderdale County Muscle Shoals area as 54 cases are diagnosed.

J. N. Baker Alabama Works Progress Administration WPA Ray Crow State Health Department Jefferson J.P. Leake Mary U. S. Pubic Service Montgomery Decatur Lauderdale

Paralyzing cases rise in Tennessee reach fifty six

Two more Shelby County girls admitted to Isolation Hospital in Memphis suffer infantile paralysis, raising Memphis total to six and Tennessee statewide count to 56.

Memphis Tenn Little Shelby County Rea Tennassee

David Lamson Marries Film Writer in Hollywood Ceremony

Beverly Hills reports David Lamson, who faced four trials on a wife murder charge, wed Ruth Rankin a film writer. The couple exchanged rings in a Hollywood Beverly Christian church with Rev. Cleveland Kleibauer officiating, followed by a reception at the Littlefield attended by Bette Davis Glenda Farrell and Dorothy Davenport Reid.

Beverly Hills Calif David Lamson Ruth Rankin California Hollywood-Beverly

Georgia reports three more infantile paralysis cases

Three additional cases of infantile paralysis were reported in Georgia, raising the total to 13 since January 1. Two deaths occurred. New cases appeared in Summerville, Chattooga County on the Alabama line, and in Walton and Greene counties. Dr. Abercrombie urged there is no cause for alarm.

Atlanta Georgia T. F. Abercrombie State Department of Public Health Summerville Chattanooga Alabama Walton and Greene Abercrombie

Athens Churches Not To Open Next Week

Dr. F M Hall Limestone County health officer told The Daily that churches and other public gathering places in Athens would not be allowed to reopen next week due to infantile paralysis. He said advice from Athens that services would resume Sunday was not authorized by the health department.

F. M. Hall Limestone County Athens

Labor union splits threaten Pacific coast labor deals

Associated Press reports rising tension in maritime labor as the labor department prepares intervention for upcoming contract expirations. Pacific coast sailors and longshoremen press for new deals amid leftist influence concerns and a maritime federation linked to the Pacific.

Joseph L. Miller Associated Press Labor Department Arid Pacific John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Pacific Coast Sailors Maritime Federation of the Pacific Oldline American Federation of Labor Unions Maritime Federation Harry Bridges San Francisco International Longshoremen’s Association Harry Ludeberg Sailors’ Union of the Pacific International Seamen's Union Bridges Sailors Union of the Pacific Rew Sailors Union Paul Scharrenberg

Movie Stars Keep Colony Guessing

Hollywood buzzes as two film pairs stir talk. Margaret Sullivan, once wed to director William Wyler, spends nights on set while he shoots. Arlene Judge, separated from Wesley Ruggles, works under his direction and hosts friends with him.

Hollywood Margaret Sullivan William Wyler Mexico Arlene Judge Wesley Ruggles Miss Sullivan Wyler Ruggles Miss Judge

Temperature at 1:30 P M Reaches 99 Degrees

The local weather bureau reports the temperature at 1 30 this afternoon stood at 99 degrees.

Sybil Pool Nominated to Alabama Legislature Seat

Miss Sybil Pool, a blonde stenographer, won the Marengo county Democratic executive committee nomination to succeed Clint Harrison who resigned, in the Alabama legislature.

Demopolis Ala Sybil Pool Bionde Marengo County Democratic Executive Committee Clint Harrison Alabama

Market Quotions: Wall Street Slopes Mixed Amid Profit Taking

The market saw a lengthy recovery but profit taking as stocks rose to new highs in places while others advanced. Deere led gains about 3 points with a broad list including Great Northern and General Electric. U.S. Smelting hit a new yearly low, and bonds held steady as transfers reached about 1.85 million shares.

Wall Street New York Deere Great Northern Delaware & Hudson N. Y. Central Santa Fe Southern Pacific Northern Pacific Libby- Owens Kelginator Johns-Manville Westvaco Chlorine General Electric Allied Chemical Kenrtecott American Water Works U. 8 Steel Bethlehem Midland Steel Products Speigel May-Stern Allied Stores Douglas Aircraft United Aircraft American Telephone Western Union General Motors Chrysler Montgomery- Ward Sears Roebuck Consolidated Edison North American Electric Power & Light Anaconda Westinghouse Goodyear Electric Auto Life Safeway U. S Cerro de Pasco

Markets at a Glance New York July 28

Markets show mixed turns with stocks irregular and specialties erratic. Bonds steady with scattered losses. currencies and gold ease. Cotton futures close steady with small declines. wheat processes rise in Chicago. hogs and cattle steady to small gains.

New York Oklahoma Chicago

Liverpool Cotton Prices and Futures Quiet in London Auction

Liverpool reports 13 000 bales of cotton including 7 800 American with spot prices eight points lower. Quotations list American strict good middling 8.11 and good middling 7.81. Futures closed quiet and steady with July 7.08 and later months around 6.5.

Liverpool

Wheat and Poultry and Butter Prices Reported in Chicago

In Chicago on July 28 wheat quotes show slight changes across futures, while live poultry values move with hens, chicks, and turkeys listed by weight and type. Butter and eggs hold firm with steady prices and local grade variations noted for fresh and storage products.

Chicago Plymouth White Rock Springs Plymouth Rock White Rock

Live Stock Prices Report From Chicago Market

Hogs mostly steady to strong with sows up to 15 higher led by top 11.15 and desirable 180-250 lb cattle. Cattle prices show steer and heifer declines while vealers rise, stoker and feeder trade softer. Sheep and lambs hold steady with firm undertone on high grade natives and Californias quoted in the 9.25 to 10.50 range.

Chicago U. S. Dept

Decatureat Club Postpones Meetings Amid Health Advisory

Seybourne Lynne president of Decatureat Club announced Torerkipes won noadeccns week. Judge Lynne said the infantile paralysis scare had fed and meetings would be safe to resume.

Public Auction on Mortgage Property in Decatur Alabama

State of Alabama Morgan County notice of sale under mortgage by Oedale Wise to Home Owners' Loan Corporation. Property includes Lot A in Block 341 and Lot A in Block 342 on Canal Street, Decatur. Sale set August 24 1964 at Morgan County Courthouse to satisfy indebtedness and costs. Peach and Caddell attorney for mortgagee. July 21-28 August 4-11.

State of Alabama Morgan County Oedale Wise Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Alabama Court House Decatur State of Decatur Mineral and Land Company Canal Street

Mortgage Sale in Morgan County Alabama Due to Default

Mortgagee Home Owners Loan Corporation will auction the Fletcher property in Decatur on August 24 1936 after over ninety days of default. The lot is Lot 1 Block 2 Lampkin Thomason Addition in Decatur Morgan County Alabama as shown by the plot on file.

Alabama Morgan County C. N. Fletcher Anna Fletcher Court House Decatur Lampkin & Thomason

Graves outlines iron ore plan to end strike

Graves aims to settle all minor differences on the ground with a four month trial and a committee to decide major disputes. The plan includes time and a half overtime pay and eight hour days and forty hour weeks. Observers note U S Steel subsidiaries may accept the overtime clause. U S Steel recently adopted time and a half for overtime across its operations.

U. S. Steel U. 8. Steel

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Burns James L. Rankin Johnston Street Rankin Decatur’s Erien Rowe Maude Parker Columbia, Tenn Route 1 Southern Bell. Telephone Co Birmingham John P. Matlock Knoxville Dick Kennedy A. C . Bailey Foley Rucker Mason E. G. Hamilton Priceville School Jimmy Munn Glasgow Carey’ Philpot Brunswick, Ga Mrs. Holland Messer Ola Barnard William Watson Cranston Gray Protective Life Insurance Company Gulf and Caribbean McRae Motors Desoto Myra North Thompson and Coll Myra Cairo Hyster Bulletin New Orleans Liverpol Cotton Kiwanis Club Peach & Caddell Mortgagee Home Owners’ Loan Corporation, Mortgagee R. L. Murphy Alex Williams R. L. Mur W. Paul Davis Pathfinder Goodyear Speedway Goodyear Service Lee and Line Streets Emmett Phillips the Mutual Life Ins. CO. OF N. Y THE Tennessee Valley CO
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