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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1938

Page

2

Methodist Young People Gather In Montevallo For Week

North Alabama Conference young people assemble at Montevallo Alabama for a week long program with classes and speakers. About four hundred delegates from Decatur Athens Hanceville Tanner Cullman Huntsville and other cities participate under Dr L D Patterson and leaders from Central Methodist and First Church Decatur.

North Alabama Conference Young People's Assembly Alabama Montevallo North Alabama Decatur L. D. Patterson First Church Mr. Collier Billy Duncan Richard Coffee Mary Kate Nungester Anne Johnson Atlee Wilson Mary Vaughan Patterson David Allen Byron Carrell Central Methodist Church Henry Day Raymond Ross W. Oo. Lipscomb Margaret Lawrence Marion Schimmel Frank Troup Athens Misses Lily Ruth McDonald Hanceville Hutbye Ash Tanner Annie Lou Swan

Trustee to Sell Undivided Interest in Millie Hubbard Estate

Noble J. Russell trustee will auction the bankrupt Millie Hubbard undivided one fifth interest in Morgan County Alabama real estate. Sale set for June 18 1938 at 11 AM and 3 PM in Decatur front courthouse doors. Described lands include NW 1-4 and other fractional interests across Sections 14 15 and 10 Township 6 Range 2 West totaling about 348 acres. BEN L BRITNELL attorney for trustee. May 26 June 29.

Uptcy Bankr District Court of the United States Alabama Millie Hubbard C .B. Kennamer Huntsville Noble J. Russell David A. Grayson Noble J. ‘Russell Decatur Morgan County Ben L Britnell

Estate of George Colquitt Probate Notice

Probate Court issues letters of administration on the estate of George Colquitt dated May 1938. All claimants must present their claims within the time allowed by law or be barred. Claud e Colquitt named administrator.

George Colquitt Probate Court B. L. Malone Morgan County Claude Colquitt

Markets Inch Forward In Tepid Trading On June 2

New York brokers report a cautious recovery attempt in early exchanges with modest gains evaporating as volume shrank. Analysts cite technical factors from recent decline while U S Steel debenture sale boosts sentiment. list of favored stocks includes Bethlehem, Westinghouse, Eastman Kodak and Union Carbide among others. Spot cotton in New Orleans closes four points lower as Memphis cottonseed futures hold firm with several contracts quoted higher for June through January.

Wall Street Victor Eubank New York U. S. Steel Bethlehem Republic Westinghouse Allied Chemical Eastman Kodak Unidri Carbide Anaconda Cerro de Pasco U.S. Rubber Mont- Ward Sears Roebuck Boeing United Aircraft Standard Oil of N. J Consolidated Edison Southern Pacific International Harvester

Butter and Eggs Prices Report From Chicago Market

Butter receipts total 1 308 904 pounds with creamery extras at 90 91 score and 231 224 figures. Eggs prices listed at 28 066 with current receipts 18 and storage packed extras 20. All other prices unchanged for the period.

Chicago

Poultry Trade Report From Chicago Markets

Chicago on June 2 reports live poultry steady with 47 trucks. Hens over five pounds and Leghorn broilers priced at 17 to 18 cents per pound for 1-2 weight category.

Chicago

Nashville Livestock Market Report June Sale Totals

Cattle 250, calves 150. Good clearance, steady. Cutter cows 3.50-4.50, fat cows to 6.00, fed steers and yearlings 8.00-9.00, grassy stock 6.00-8.00, top vealers 8.45. Hogs 500, 20 higher, 140-300 lb 7.75-8.30, sows 6.60. Sheep 1,200, around steady. spring lambs 9.00 to 9.25, clipped fat ewes to 3.00.

Nashville Livestock Nashville Tenn

Doctors shift on Levines case in New Rochelle

Dr Amos Squire rethinks the case and says kidnapers decapitated 12 year old Peter Levine before dumping his body in Long Island Sound. Police and federal agents continue searching the Sound near where the torso washed ashore after a wire bound drowning.

New Rochelle N. Y Amos Squire Westchester County Peter Levine Long Island Sound

Women abduct two boys for doctor visit in Jimmy Cash case

State Police Sgt. Charles Manning said a search was under way for two women who took a five year old boy in sleeping clothes to Dr. J. D. Boyd's office in Chittenango for throat treatment. The women left a ring as payment and claimed they had no money. The incident is part of the Jimmy Cash kidnapping case in Oneida.

Oneida N. Y Charles Manning J. D. Boyd Chittenango Manning Jimmy Cash

Markets at a Glance Mixed Moves in June Trading

New York stocks steady with a late rally in utilities, bonds higher as U S governments lead. Curb improved with utilities and specialties favored. foreign exchange steady with sterling slipping slightly. Cotton easy with foreign and New Orleans selling. sugar higher. coffee soft on European selling. Chicago wheat firm, corn higher as rains retard planting. Cattle mostly steady, hogs up 10 to 15.

New York U. S New Orleans Commission House Chicago

Sardis Spring crowd hears largest singing ever

The Sardis Spring community reports the largest crowd ever at a singing event Sunday. Includes visits by Pauline Eaton of Birmingham and multiple local residents visiting relatives and hosting gatherings nearby.

Betha Lee Dedmon Sardis Spring Pauline Eaton Birmingham J. M. Eaton Dave Smith Walter Emberton Crutcher Bailey Rudolph Carroll Alfred Smith Petersburg Tenn Ruth Carroll Clara Browning T. W Virgin Hargrove Ruby Dedman John Hickerson Clarence Green Ruth Willis Carey Ruth Bailey Mary Elizabeth Coble Near Hollands Gin Corene Sims

Cottonseed Oil Prices Reported in New Orleans

In New Orleans on June 2 cottonseed oil markets closed steady with bleachable prime summer yellow at 7.45 and prime crude at 6.37 to 6.62. Futures listed July 17.33B September 7.06B and Oct Dec 697B with January 7.00B.

Memphis Tenn Cotton Sas Emeneenneeenene Cotton York Creneeensneen Nee Ee Ream New Orleans

Police Seek Kidnappers in Florida Case

Lakeland police search for a man, woman, and a small boy in an old Chevrolet coupe linked to the Jimmy Cash kidnapping. R C Bay reported a couple and a five year old boy were seen stopping at a restaurant around 10 a.m. with the boy refusing to eat.

Lakeland Fla Roy Huchingson Jimmy Cash Huchingson R. C. Bay Highlands City Here Bay

Neel Home Demonstration Club Meets At Glasgow Home

The Neel Home Demonstration Club held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Gurnie Glasgow’s home with twelve members present two new members Mrs. Jim Glasgow and Mrs. Robert McAbee and one visitor Mrs. Tom Harp. Mrs. Arthur Singleton spoke on the value of a farmers’ organization to the rural community and M Rowe demonstrated stain removal. The meeting adjourned with plans for the June gathering at Mrs. Evie Betterton’s home on the fourth Thursday at 1 30 p m.

Neel Home Demonstration Club Gurnie Glasgow Jim Glasgow Robert McAbee Tom Harp William Betterton Parks Glasgow Arthur Singleton M Rowe Evie Betterton

Sparrow Nest Found Under Car During Service

Kansas City report describes Andy Collins a service station owner lifting a car to the rack when a mother sparrow flew out with three young from a nest wedged between the gas line tank and the frame. He removed the nest and fixed the squeak.

Kansas City Andy Collins Collings

Adams Enters Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers

Adama vice president of Tennessee Valley Bank has been accepted as a student in the Graduate School of Banking. He will leave June 17 for Rutgers University to begin a two year course with two weeks of resident sessions and home extension work under a large faculty. He plans to graduate with the class of 1940.

Adama Tennessee Valley Bank Graduate School of Banking Bank Rutgers University New Brunswick New Jersey Bank of Mainent Adams Rutgers

Britain Seeks Postwar Spanish Government Cooperation

Britain plans a postwar Spanish government drawn from nonparticipants in the conflict and aims to remove foreign troops. The approach includes agrarian reforms and social legislation to guarantee workers’ rights, plus general amnesty for cooperation in reconstruction. Russia reportedly rejects the border closure tied to withdrawal, while Chamberlain eyes easing tensions with Germany and appeals to Hitler through indirect channels.

Spain Russia Chamberlain Anthony Eden Europe Germany Hitler

Morgan County Community Notes at Johnson Chapel

Morgan County locals share visits and gatherings with relatives and neighbors. A legible report highlights a fishing trip, a playful injury to Loretta Long, hospital updates for Lavern Maples and Bud Reid, and social visits among the Glasgows, Longs, and other families.

Harvard President Rejects Retention of Two Professors

Cambridge June 2 Harvard President James Bryant Conant ends a year long dispute by rejecting a faculty committee recommendation to retain economists Drs J Raymond Walsh and Alan R Sweezy.

Cambridge, Mass J. Raymond Walsh Alan R. Sweezy Harvard University James Bryant Conant

Decatur News Highlights Social and Church Events

Decatur social life covers visits from Mr and Mrs A M Doss of Indianapolis and other relatives. Dr and Mrs Henry Sigman move to Spotswood Apartments. Rev J F Ray delivers a Revelation talk. Mrs J F Ray improves after operation. Red Cross and WPA figures visit. weddings, births, and funeral notices appear among local residents and guests.

A. M. Doss Indianapolis J. BE. Hogan W. W. Doss Hartselle

Civil service announces loftsman exams at Navy Yard Charleston

The Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for a loftsman at $7.39 to $8.35 a day no allowances at the U S Navy Yard Charleston D C Applications must be on file with the recorder Board of Labor Employments U S Navy Yard Charleston S C by June 23. Further information from H Yarbrough at the post office.

United States Civil Service Commission Loftsman U. S. Navy Yard Charleston D. C Recorder Board of Labor Employments U. 8 Navy Yard 8. C H. Yarbrough

Lowery Concert Set for Athens College

Local baritone Goois Lowery will perform at Athens College Friday at eight o clock. He will be assisted by Emily Chandler pianist and Frank M Church as accompanist. Many Decatur residents are expected to attend this program.

Goois Lowery Athens College Lowery Emily Chandler Athens Chandler B. L. Malone Frank M. Church Decatur

Roosevelt views sought on wage hour bill by Senate group

Washington June 2 The committee drafting compromise wage hour legislation wants an outline of President Roosevelt's exact views. Senators Thomas Murray Ellender and Pepper said a presidential statement would help, while noting Roosevelt may avoid public remarks unless a deadlock arises.

Washington Roosevelt Senate Thomas Utah Bey Murray Mont Ellender Pepper Fla Metcalfe Walling Labor Department Georgia New York State South The

Westminster Bible School Opens for Two-Weeks

Westminster Presbyterian church announces a daily vacation Bible school starting June 12 for two weeks. Miss Jane Davis a Montevallo College senior will direct with a capable faculty. Courses welcome all children desiring to attend.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Jane Davis Montevallo College

Yankees Nose Out Tigers In First

The Yankees edged the Detroit Tigers 5 to 4 in the opener of a double header as Myril Hoag drove in the winning run with a single to plate a man from second in the eighth. Red Rolfe blasted a two aboard homer and Spud Chandler limited Detroit to six hits.

New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Myril Hoag Red Rolfe Spud Chandler Detroits

Decatur Youth Eugene Caudill Graduates From Kentucky

Eugene Edward Caudill of Decatur will receive a B S degree in commerce at the University of Kentucky in Lexington during Friday night exercises. He graduated from Decatur High School in 1932 and is the son of Mr and Mrs S E Caudill.

Eugene Edward Caudill Decatur University of Kentucky Lexington Decatur High School S. E. Caudill

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Methodist Scott India R. J. Scott Awe Moon Earth King Features Syndicate, Inc Limestone County Britain Morgan County Johnson Chapel B. L. Osborne Winfred J. P. Glasgow J. M. Glasgow Otto Glasgow Winfred Osborne Loretta Long Hugh Poole Evelyn Stroupe Alline Christine Ernest McDonald Airline Kirby Ruth Glenn Danville Calvin Long Levie Moore Lavern Maples Home Demonstration Club Ebien Rowe Amber Glasgow Liberty Bell Rodgers Eloise and Hendrine Mack King Cordle Roberts Ruthie Glenn Alline Christian General Motors Willlams Decatur’s C. B. Woodard and Son Phillips J. B. Hogan Lavern Hogan Donella Grantland Fannie Mae Street Moulton Henry Sigman Spotswood Apartments Oak and Lafayette Streets First Baptist Church J. F. Ray R. D. Cook Memorial Drive Methodist Church Frank P. Lide Morris Stewart Tanner, Ala Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn Edward W. Thorney Ridgewood, N. J American Smelting and Refining Company of Ruby Templeton Ruby Woodard Knoxville, Tenn Marvalin Griffin Helen Kaylor Louise Studdard Huel Murphy Alabama Business Institute H. P. Stillls Haleyville Ruth Rowell of Montgomery Stuart Peebles Mooresville J. R. Moore Benevolent Society Hospital R. M. Grantland Trinity Lester Phillips Falkville Roy F. Pearson Et Paul Frederick Tom‘Lee Peoria, Til W. M. Rogers Capt van Gilbert State Highway Patrol Blount County St. Peter St. Peter's Cathedral Knight Rome Paul Westminster Church Stone Crane American Red Cross Mr. Crane San Francisco R. W. Shepherd WPA Cullman County Bowser Frakes Columbia, Tenn O.J. Goodson Somerville Baugh's Infirmary Ernest Abel New Hope Baugh’s Infirmary Charlie Morris Tom Morris Tuscumbia O. C. Hollingsworth Frederick Smith W. D. Jackson Mary Owen Holland Empire Louise Watkins Ross Dublin Lee Dampsky Helen Ross Ross Lawson Davidson Robert Rice Lee J. W. Pipkin Vicksburg Miss EB. M. Harvill Birming Firethodist L. H. Knight Roy Moses Gilbert Evans Route 2 Ferrell Proctor People’s Church Cottage Loyd Strickland Beach Street Willie Melton Civil Service Westminster Bible School Tigers Eugene Caudill Kentucky MASS John Peach Citizen’s Committee City of Charles Rountree Cliff Kwmgester Jim Johnson
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