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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1936

Page

2

Market Quotation Roundup By Victor Eubank

New York stock trading opened firm then grew unsettled as six shares including Westinghouse Electric J I Case fell while utilities held steady. Major losers were Westinghouse U S Steel Bethlehem Chrysler and Greyhound among others with mixed bonds and currencies. Cotton futures in New Orleans closed very steady with small gains across July December and March contracts.

Victor Eubank Associated Press New York Iha Lothare Westinghouse and Case U. S&s. Steel Bethlehem Youngstown Sheet and Tube Chrysler DuPont Teed U. S. Rubber Greyhound N. Y. Central Great Northern Southern Pa Container Corp Standard Oil New Jersey Commercial Credit Monsanto Chemical American Radiator Westinghouse

Liverpool Cotton Prices and Futures Decline/High Demand

Liverpool June 2 spot cotton market active with 6 000 bales including 2 200 American sold in fair demand. Prices rise three points with various grades quoted: American strict middling 7.87 good middling 7. etc futures steady with July at 6.18 and several months around 5.7.

Liverpool

Wheat and Poultry Prices in Chicago Markets

Chicago market notes show wheat futures with mixed percentages in late June 1989 and poultry prices across live stock categories. Hens, broilers, turkeys, ducks, geese and breeding birds listed with varied weights and price ranges.

Chicago Creamery Prices Steady Across Butter Market

Butter prices average 22 833 for firm creamery specials with 93 score and 27 extras at 92 while firsts and standards show 88 to 90 cent at central carrots 27. Eas hold at 24 157 with prices unchanged.

Chicago

Potatoes Trade Mixed in US Shipments and Prices

Chicago reports tight markets with 71 on track, 18 total shipments, and new stock showing strength. Prices anchor around 3.85 for US No. 1 Arkansas Mississippi region and 2.90 for US No. 2, with Alabama US No. 1 quoted 3.90 to 4.00.

Chicago Bliss Mississippi US Alabama US

Hogs and cattle market report from Chicago auction

U S Department of Agriculture notes hogs at 16 000 head with 6 000 direct, prices 9.60 to 10.10 for 140–160 lb, 9.90 to 10.10 for 160–250 lb, sows 8.75 to 9.15, top 9.25. Cattle and calves total 8 500 with weighty steers steady, better dressing, light cattle up 10–15, cows scarce, bulls 7.50–8.25, best fed heifers 8.25, feeder action 6.25 down, heavy buyers paying up to 9.50 for choice dealers.

Chicago U. S Nebraska

The Youngsters of 1936 Parade at Princess Theatre

Mrs. G P Banniza announces Martha and Mary presents The Youngsters of 1936 Parade at the Princess Theatre Wednesday and Thursday. Opening numbers feature Charles Murphy with D D Burleson and Joe Robinson and a large chorus with Gwendolyn Grey Marguarite Jernigan and others.

G. P. Banniza Princess Theatre Charles Murphy D. D. Burleson Joe Robinson Gwendolyn Grey Marguarite Jernigan Shirley Bragg Mary Ford Tillery Mary Ann Mason Marisa Thomas Carolyn Woods Joan Summers Ann Kimbrough Ann Miller McIntire Martha Nash Ann Grey Little Sister Wiley

St John Family Reunion Held in Falkville

The St John family, noted in Morgan and Lawrence counties, held a reunion at Falkville on Sunday with attendees including D L St John Falkville Enoch J St John Decatur Olivia Weaver Birmingham Tom J Kennamer Monette MO Vernon L St John Town Creek Bill Spanabel Decatur Willie St John Decatur Jim Lymon Somerville route 3 Harold St John Wilson Emma Sue Lynn Emily Mae St John Wilson St John William St John Paul St John Ralph St John Jacqueline Weaver Carolyn Kennamer Belle Sherrill Jim Robinson.

St. John Morgan and Lawrence Counties Falkville D. L. St. John Enoch J Decatur Olivia Weaver Birmingham Tom J Kennamer Monette Vernon L. St. John Town Creek Bill Spanabel Willie St. John Jim Lymon Somerville Harold St. John Wilson Emma Sue Lynn Emily Mae St. John Wilson St. John William St. John Paul St. John Ralph St. John Jacqueline Weaver Carolyn Kennamer Belle Sherrill Jim Robinson

Patternless Puzzle Clue Grid Scrambled Hints

The page lists a mixed pattern puzzle with numbered horizontal and vertical clues, including human beings to swerve herb land measures and many fragmented terms. It reads like a cryptic fill in with several misspellings and partial phrases across both directions.

98 Diploma Winners at Decatur High School

Decatur High School graduated 98 students the largest class ever. Scholarships and attendance honors list seniors Kathleen Odom Marjorie Irwin Thomas Parks Mary Foe Hardin Irma Murphree and many more across Senior 1 2 and 3 categories. The list names both girls and boys including Mary Sue Hardin Christine Joiner and John H. Giles among others.

Alma Mater Kathleen Odom Marjorie Irwin Thomas Parks Mary Foe Hardin Irma Murphree William Eyster Mary Young Dorothy Immel Myrtice Sanders Henry Day Dorothy Grace Pinley Clintelle Hancock Harold Michelson Mary Sue Ryan Sara Peck Weaver Olen Woodruff Bloodworth Dorothy Jacobs Mary Sue Bethany Edna Minor Jewell Harwell Agnes Sturdivant Mary F. Rauschenberg P. H. Sandlin Annette Blankenship Letha Dutton Ruf Pettey Frances Thornton Geraldine Farrer Vance Elise Scruggs Julian Bibb C. W. Bethany Ted Hale Sara Campbell Lois Greenhill Christine Hamilton Frances Sivey Imogene Halbrook Myr Lane Raymond Parks Mary B. Armour Helen Able Mary Sue Bethany Lula Mae Boggs LaVern Chandler Lucile Brown Wilma Bloodworth Nell Berry Anette Blandenship Geraldine Camp Sarah Corley Novella Cloud Jewel M. Edwards Elise Evans Mary Fowler Edna Gray Mildred Hanigan Jewel Harvell Mary Sue Hardin Opal Holland Celia Holland Christine Joiner Lola Mae King Frances Leppard Edith McClure Kathleen O

Commencement Reflections on Fairness in Alabama Schools

A reader laments that 133 graduates from Morgan County, Falkville, Danville, and Eva schools miss commencement due to political lobbying and legislation. He urges Alabama citizens to oppose what he sees as selfish politics harming students and their rights.

Bordoman Heads Athens Schools

W L Grubbs of Gordo Alabama will lead the combined Athens senior high schools for the next year and John W Wilson Jr will head the junior high system. The senior high uses the former agricultural school buildings while the junior high remains at Athens high. J M Cannon continues as city schools superintendent and is selecting the faculty for about forty teachers.

Athens Ala W. L. Grubbs Gordo John W. Wilson, Jr City Board of Education J. M. Cannon

Pendleton Pier Ring Collapse Injures Wrestlers

Nat Pendleton invited athletes to his beach home in Hollywood to train on a ring erected on a pier. Pendleton lifted a 200 pound opponent who toppled the pier, sending several wrestlers into the water. Lifeguards rescued those unable to swim.

Hollywood Calif Nat Pendleton Pendleton

List of Readers Mentioned in Local Page

A roster of names appears including Liam Isbell Eugene Jackson William Johnson Stanley Jones Bill Kirby Edwin McCulloch McCluskey Thomas Parks Jack Smith John Taylor Wilson Taylor Raymond Alfred Tyler Charles Wade Paul Waite Robert Wilson Cread Pettey Howard Thompson Fred Trimble John Moseley P H Sandlin Frank Speer Lynn Murphy Guinine Puckett George Downs.

Liam Isbell Eugene Jackson William B. Johnson Stanley Jones Bill Kirby Edwin McCulloch Mm McCluskey Thomas Parks Jack Smith John Taylor Wilson Taylor Raymond Aia Alfred Tyler Charles Wade Paul J. Waite Robert Wilson Cread Pettey Howard Thompson Fred Trimble John R. Moseley P.H. Sandlin Frank Speer Lynn Murphy Guinine Puckett George Downs

Resolution to Mathews praised retiring board chairman

The Decatur Board of Education adopted a resolution of appreciation for C. W. Mathews as he leaves to reside in Louisville Kentucky after eight years on the board and two years as chairman. The notice notes his devotion to the schools and leadership and wishes him success in his new field. Mathews, master mechanic at the L and N rail road shops for 17 years, came from Covington Kentucky to take the post.

City Board of Education C. W. Matthews Louisville Matthews Riverside Auditorium Board of Education C. W. Mathews Decatur Mathews Covington

Decatur’s Diary and Local Happenings

Decatur notes H. T. Croley and wife thankful for community aid during illness. Gorman Jones family from Sheffield visited relatives here. Mrs. Sam C. Alexander returns from New York trip. daughter Cecilia at Rider College spent weekend in city. Banks observe Jefferson Davis birthday holiday. Ember Days services at St John’s Episcopal Church. Bishop and Mrs McDowell visited St John’s rector. Jack Gamble has surgery at Baugh’s Infirmary. Lazella Linsley returns from Confirmation class. St John’s youth urged to join 12 and over class led by Rev Peter M. Dennis. Mrs J E Mathews moved to Baugh’s Infirmary.

Sam C. Alexander New York City Cecilia Rider College Trenton N.J New York St. John's Episcopal Church Peter M. Dennis

Louisville promotion draws notable local attention

A fragment notes substantial promotion tied to Louisville with references to the number 5 N and a broader effort. The readable text hints at civic or commercial backing, though details are sparse.

Speaking Dates Announced for Bob Simpson Campaign

Campaign stops announced in Doralote including Priceville Florette Ryans Cross Roads and Falkville school houses. Meetings set for June 4 5 and 6 at 7 30 p m with Massey McKendreys Chapel Union Hill Eva house and Slipup school house among listed venues.

Bob Simpson Congress Priceville Florette Union Hill Eva

Graduation hits grid team IA

Decatur high school football team lost eight letter men by graduation last night and two others who will not return to school next year will leave big gaps to be filled. Wearers of the D who received diplomas are Bill Isbel Eugene Jackson Johnny Giles Al Tyler Guinnie Puckett Charles Collier Ninny Mc Cluskey Fred Trimble Red Tucker and Ollie Flack

Decatur Bill Isbel Eugene Jackson Johnny Giles al Tyler Guinnie Puckett Charles Collier Ninny McCluskey Fred Trimble Red Tucker Ollie Flack

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wall Street N. C. Cotton New Orleans ARS Plymouth Rock Springs White Rocks Plymouth Rock Plymouth White Rock Leghorn Goodyear Good, Service Stores Ladies Aid TO Stage Ladies Aid Willoughby Presbyterian Church Clara Bessant Holley Willie Cox William Long Eugene and Margaret Jones Patasy Ann Patterson Nancy Jernigan Doris Lubenthal Marguerite Jernigan Joan Summer Paul Brown Filip Timberlake ST. John Family James L. Rankin Agency Johnston Street Rankin Bree NF Saal Cy Bee Decatur High E. Ballas Thomas Bragg Thomas Bailey Johnnie Collier Noel Cater Cecil Clemmons Ben Collier James Compton Bruce Dement Edward Davies Walter Durham Roy Fite John H. Giles R. C. Griffin Roy Garnett Eugene Haynes Wray Handley Oberd Huddleston Wil Voice OF THE People Riverside High School Morgan County Falkville School Danville Alabama GEO. T. Woodruff, Co, Supt. of Education Myra North Lane Lew Arama Jack Lew Wen Marious Bordoman Decatur’s H. T. Croley Daily Mrs. Gorman Jones Sheffield Jefferson Davis Bishop Mrs. McDowell Mrs. Dennnis St. John’s Rectory Jack Gamble Lacey's Spring Baugh’s Infirmary Lazella Linsley St John's Rectory Gordon Drive St. John’s Church J. E. Mathews McAfee- Young Crowton Simpson & Simpson Was Alabama Power Co Sparkman Lauderdale County Simpson Lizzie Handback Et al Alabama Power Company John F. Seiler Mary Threat E. E. Jackson W. L. Jackson C. J. Moore Joe F. Reogs Dixie Construction Co A. D. Lyle State OF Alabama I. Ernest L. McClure Florence R. T. Simpson Robert T. Simpson, Jr Ernest L. McClure
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