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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1934
Page
1
Washington report outlines a fourfold drought rehabilitation plan by the Administration. It aims to convert wheat lands to pasturage to reduce erosion, build reservoirs, relocate families to better rainfall areas, and erect a shelter belt to break prairie winds and conserve subsoil moisture.
In Freystadt Germany on July 31 AP reports 86 year old President Paul von Hindenburg's condition worsened amid old prostrate gland disorder. Family gathered at Neudeck as doctors feared the worst. If he dies acting president would be Dr Erwin Bumpke until a successor is elected.
Funeral services were held for Modie White a 28 year old east Morgan County farmer who died after a week long illness at Benevolent Society hospital. He was buried at Lacey's Spring after preparation at Brown's. He is survived by his widow.
Bishop McDowell of the Alabama diocese visited Decatur today as the guest of Rev. Peter M. Dennis rector of St. John's. The visit highlighted St. John's activities and the Episcopal community in Decatur.
The home of Joseph M. Pettey, a local grocery salesman, was entered by burglars last night. Family away at Chicago event Century of Progress. Front door left open. house ransacked with clothing and items dumped from drawers, but no loot yet found. A. C. Bailey investigated for the A. Z. Bailey Grocery Co.
Jewell Parker nine year old girl died at 5 PM Monday at her parents home 1330 Fourth Avenue South after a short illness of typhoid fever. Funeral services were held at the city cemetery chapel conducted by Reverend Woodward Brown in charge of burial services. A child is survived by her parents.
The Cowell-Rodgers revival drew a capacity audience of women and girls as Mr. Cowell shared the same message delivered to men. About 100 converted after Sundays talk with 225 overall decisions in two services start of an evangelistic phase. This week he plans extension visits to West Decatur Willoughby South Decatur and Austenville churches.
The Decatur district reports 1500 people immunized over Saturday to Monday with 1000 more receiving second or third shots, bringing total treatments to 2500. W O Evers from the state health department aids local safeguards while Mr Byers inspects plumbing in Decatur area. fever cases are few due to prior inoculations.
Decatur Rotary Club members gathered Monday at noon for their annual barbecue in Woodall’s grove. Rev. Peter M. Dennis chaired the event with the fellowship committee. Pat Miller of TVA spoke on Fellowship and Cooperation, and Dr. Murphree touched on health. Guests included Mr. Robertson, Bob Harris, Sam Alexander, Christopher McManis and Rev. McManis of Decatur.
J. W. Cunningham leaves today for Denver Colorado to visit John L. Brock. On return to Decatur he will travel via Chicago for a stop at the Century of Progress. Mrs. Cunningham will visit Horn Springs Tennessee during his absence.
Brief, cryptic letters from Jill Wogers mention Weimer Bawali on July 31. The note jokes about Roosevelt in the Pacific and fish, implying political talk and a notable sum, though the fish did not bite.
Clayton of Ft. Payne was announced today by J. T. Budinger head of FERA works division as the new superintendent of Decatur airport. He has a wide background in engineering and has worked with the Alabama Highway Department and various firms including Robert L Totten in Birmingham and the Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories.
The New Orleans city government obtained a civil district court order to block the governor from creating a new civil police board. National Guardsmen seized Orleans registrar of voters, and the city sought a restraining order against state authorities. The legislature had created the board to strip Mayor Walmsley of police control.
Athens Ala July 31 A new force for the Limestone county health unit is expected to be appointed by Dr J N Baker state health officer shortly after August 1 The unit has been closed during July and will reopen after a consultative meeting between state and county officials to prevent further losses.
Great Britain retained the Davis Cup as Fred Perry defeated Frank Shields 6-4 4-6 6-2 15-13 in the fourth match to clinch the series with three victories. Perry’s long set capped Britain’s seventh Cup win in about 25 years of competition.
Coroner Lewis C Brown ruled 68 year old Marvin St John a well known Florette farmer died by firing a 36 caliber revolver into his head around 630 Monday afternoon. He had been despondent for days and was found near the barn after his wife and others left the home. Funeral services were held at Blue Springs with Rev B P Collier officiating. Surviving are the widow two sons Prince and Jack three sisters and five brothers.
A revival campaign will begin at the Church of Christ in Hartselle next Sunday with Rev. J. H. Hill preaching and Mr. Pope of Decatur directing the musical programs. Services will be twice daily at 11 in the morning and 7 30 in the evening, continuing one week.
Sam Alexander will depart by motor Wednesday for New York to reunite with his family. Mrs Alexander and the children have been visiting her parents and relatives in the East for several weeks.
Birmingham Alabama July 31 employees of Buck Creek Cotton Mill Siluria vote 250 to none against joining a textile strike. Local 1781 United Textile Workers of America adopts resolutions praising satisfactory working agreement while urging outside influence to be limited. President Huddeston statements signal sympathy with striking workers but decline to join the strike.
Mrs. D A Roan of Eva is reported much better after a serious operation at Benevolent Society Hospital She can sit up briefly and enjoys improved condition Her son is Dr A M Roan of Decatur
In Montgomery on July 31 Gov B M Miller and TVA power director David B Lilienthal pledged state willingness to cooperate with the Tennessee Valley Authority. Miller said Alabama would tax the authority only the 5 percent gross receipts allowed by Congress, while Lilienthal noted counties and cities would not lose revenue and that TVA should operate as a public entity, not a private one.
A chamber of commerce panel of eleven considers measures to halt a three week strike by 5 000 workers. Congressman A H has been asked to join a petition for an injunction to curb interference with shipments.
Officials report a 42 cent cotton tax continuation with months of reforms. A rental and benefit program for production is under development, with plans set to begin next year.
Five mile stretch of the Lee highway west from Athens toward Mus Shoals is nearly finished, with traffic allowed over a section of the parkway. Plans aim to extend the road to Cle Shoals to handle eastern northern traffic.
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