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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1936

Page

2

Market Quotations From Angora Press Report

Carrent buyers today put property under the stock market quiet demand ruling eseehost steels rails rail equipment and specialties advanced fractions. U.S. Steel Bethlehem National Steel and others gained while Certain-Teed dropped on recapitalization plans. European markets paused for Whit Monday and tax talks in Washington influenced sentiment.

Victor Eubank American Steel Foundries Santa Fe N. Y. Central Great Northern M-K-T- Preferred Pullman Warner Bros. Radio J. J. Case Sears Roebuck Corn Products Schenley Westinghouse American Telephone Johns-Manville Commercial Investment Trust Wall Street Washington Congress

Markets at a Glance New York and Chicago Summary

Markets at a Glance reports a quiet upturn in New York with stocks firm led by steels and rails while bonds improve and government debt remains steady. In Chicago, wheat holds firm amid crop uncertainty, corn declines on large receipts, and cattle and hogs show modest movements.

New York Chicago

Butter Eggs Prices in Chicago Market Report

Chicago June 1 butter and eggs prices show steady markets with creamery specials at 93 score and extras around 92. Firsts and extra firsts range from 88 to 91 with carrots listed and local eggs noted as easy and extra firsts.

Chicago

Revival at First Christian draws large crowd last night

Evangelist Duke C. Jones spoke to a packed church as revival meetings at First Christian continue this week. He urged listeners to abandon worldly compromises and warned that many are “dry bones” on church rolls despite attendance.

First Christian Church Duke C. Jones Hell Prophet of

Skule Play Presented At Riverside High School

The Deestrick Skule will be staged at Riverside High Thursday night under the Woman's Missionary Society of Central Methodist church. Miss Sallie C. Battaile directs the production and has performed to packed houses in southern cities with many prominent participants including governors and other notable figures. The skule promises brimful fun.

Deestrick Skule Riverside High School Woman's Missionary Society Central Methodist Church Sallie C. Battaile John Allen Bill Ark Short Williams Edwin Decatur Reher Miss Battaile Skule

Senators Warn Against Large Relief Funds

Senator Hastings of Delaware condemned a proposed 1.425 billion dollar relief appropriation to President Roosevelt for next year’s work relief program. He warned the senate such lump sum funding edged the nation toward dictatorship in his final speech before retirement.

Washington Hastings Senate Delaware Republican Roosevelt

Cotton futures steady little change and poultry market report

Cotton futures on the New Orleans exchange closed steady with small advances. Prices for July through May show narrow gains. In Chicago poultry markets, mixed loads and unsettled bids linger as various bird weights and breeds are priced, including hens, roosters, turkeys and ducks with multiple weight categories listed.

N. C New Orleans

Cattle Hogs Sheep Market Reports Downgraded For June 1

Chicago market notes hogs 19 000 head with 8 000 direct mostly 9 90 10.00. sows 8.75 9.25. Cattle 15 000 with heavy steers weak to 25 lower. yearlings steady to down. Sheep 5 000 generally steady to weak. spring lambs unevenly lower with most native lambs 11.25 12.00. Note: spring lambs born 1935 classified as yearlings.

Chicago U. S

Breach Deepens Between Fundamentalists and Modernists in U.S. Church

In Syracuse on June 1 the 148th assembly sees Dr. J Gresham Machen urge division as a result of recent judicial decisions. Fundamentalists plan a separate church while lobbying for board reorganization to defend doctrinal teaching. Machen condemns modernist authority and defends biblical primacy in sermons.

Syracuse N. Y U.S. A J. Gresham Machen Philadelphia 148Th Assembly Machen Judicial Commission Board of Foreign Mission i China Board of Christian Education Dr. Machen

Second Death Studied In Black Legion Probe

Black Legion linked case concerns 32 year old Wyandotte steelworker Pidcock who vanished from his home. His body was found hanged on Fighting Island in Canadian waters the next day. Canadian authorities were asked to reopen their inquiry after a friend said Pidcock was invited to join the Black Legion. The widow Nellie Pidcock quoted his warning that “they are going to get me, and they’ll get you, too.”

Black Legion Pidcock Wyandotte Mich Fighting Island Detroit River Ira H. Marmon Nellie Pidcock

Graduation Exercises Set At Riverside Auditorium

A graduation eve event plans a 5 PM senior buffet at 234 EF Lafayette Street hosted by John and Wilson Taylor before diplomas are awarded at Riverside Auditorium. The 1936 class, Birmingham area, includes 53 girls and 46 boys with L. Frazier Banks delivering the address and final stage arrangements completed.

John and Wilson Taylor Lafayette Street Riverside Auditorium L. Frazier Banks Birmingham Schools

Queen Mary Arrives in New York Bay After Fog Delays

The Queen arrived off Ambrose Light after a fog delay that lengthened the crossing by hours. About 200 newspapermen and photographers met the liner as 2,100 passengers began their New York call. Sir Percy Bates defended the voyage as a scheduled run, not a speed record, praising beauty safety and endurance.

Ambrose Cunard White Star Line Percy Bates Board of the Line

Minority Dissent Over New York Minimum Wage Statute

The chief justice argues the law is constitutional and necessary to protect women workers and society, while Justice Stone notes agreement with the dissent but urges leaving policy choices to the legislature. The case centers on whether the living wage for women can be enforced without undue burden on employers.

New York State Justice Stone Justice Cardozo

Decatur social notes report fishing trip and visitors

The diary items list Dr. J Hamil and John W Jones off for a Gulf fishing week. Guests include Mrs. Lewis McKinney and Albert McKinney of Michigan, plus Huntsville visitor Herbert Farish and others. Local events cover car racing, court fines, and several town visits across Decatur.

J. ¥. Hamil John W. Jones The Gulf Lewis McKinney Bangor Mich Albert, McKinney Flint, Mich W. A. Sullivan

American Leads Crawford In Davis Cup Match

Wilmut Allison the American titleholder led Jack Crawford of Australia 6-4 3-6 6-4 at the end of the third set in their American zone Davis Cup tennis clash in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Wilmut Allison Jack Crawford Australia

Education leaders meet on state program plan

County and city superintendents and boards of education from nine North Alabama counties will gather tomorrow at Central High School Library from 10 am to discuss next year’s state education program. About 100 people are expected, with educators and interested attendees invited. Representatives from Limestone Morgan Cullman Madison Franklin Lauderdale Colbert Jackson and Lawrence counties are slated to attend.

North Alabama Central High School Limestone Morgan Cullman Madison Franklin Lauderdale Colbert Jackson Lawrence

140 Acres Sold in Southeast Morgan County

A deed transferring 140 acres from Federal Land Bank New Orleans to W. O. Light was filed with Probate Judge B. L. Malone. The sale price was $1 760. The land is located in southeast Morgan county.

Federal Land Bank New Orleans W. O. Light B. L. Malone Morgan County

Circuit Court Opens in Cullman Under Judge Griffith

Qualifying of jurors for the summer term of circuit court convened today by Judge A A Griffith occupied the morning and much of the afternoon. Fifty six petit jurors will be required for this week. From the list Judge Griffith will select 18 persons for the grand jury, which was not expected to be empaneled before late afternoon. A four week term will be held with civil cases first and criminal docket in the last two weeks. The courthouse was crowded with citizens from across the county as heavy dockets are expected.

A. A. Griffith Cullman Lee

Absentee Ballots Demand Surges in Local Primary

One hundred forty of the 316 requested absentee ballots had been voted today, Rutledge 8S. Thomas said. June 4 is the last day to send ballots for the June 9 primary and a large rush of requests is expected daily. In May 5, 317 requests were received and 243 voted.

Rutledge Thomas Democratic

Orders Issued to Shoe Makers by National Lab or Board

Washington June 1 The National Labor Relations Board announced it ordered the Brown Shoe Company the third largest shoe manufacturer in the United States to cease interference with union affairs and to re employ three girls discharged because of union membership

Washington National Labor Relations Board Brown Shoe Company United States

Zioncheck Taken to Hospital for Mental Test

Congressman Zioncheck was taken to a hospital by officers for a mental health exam after his wife left the apartment. Attorney C. Q. Lamar said Zioncheck was unsure of Mrs Zioncheck’s whereabouts and had spent the day searching for her. Mrs Benjamin S Young alleges eviction and property damage and may pursue action.

Zioncheck Jus C. Q. Lamar Lamar Washington Benjamins Young Samuel Herrick, Jr

Japanese Goods Exclusion Sought in US Cotton Trade

Alabama industrialist Donald Comer announced Gov. Bibb Graves pledged to push to have the national Democratic convention platform exclude Japanese cotton goods from the United States. Graves, leading Alabama’s delegation, vowed to go the limit in aiding Comer’s effort to bar Japanese cotton products.

Montgomery Ala Donald Comer Alabama American Cotton Manufacturers Association Bibb Graves United States Graves Comer

Under Two Flags at the Princess Theatre

A Sahara realm romance unfolds as Ronald Colman Claudette Colbert Victor McLaglen and Rosalind Russell star in 20th Century motion picture drama. McLaglen seeks Cigarette Colbert while Colman loves Russell. Fortress siege turns tragic as Colbert sacrifices to save Colman and the legion.

Sahara Burning Sands Empire McLaglen Ronald Colman Miss Colbert Colman Rosalind Russell Langer

Chamber of Commerce Directors Meet at Lyons Hotel

The regular monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce board will be held Tuesday afternoon in the Lyons Hotel offices. All directors were asked to attend.

The Chamber of Commerce Lyons Hotel

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