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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1931
Page
1
Social updates show visits by families and friends across local households. Rev R T Tyler conducts youth training in Athens while Rev M M Newton recovers in Birmingham. Garden and crop notes from J R Smiley praise the year's yields as a pageant plans for Southside Baptist emerge.
Authorities in Rome detain several Catholic Young People's leaders on political warrants signed by the prefect. After questioning, they are held for further disposition possibly confinement to Lipari Island. Among the arrestees is Attor ney Corsanego honorary general president of the Italian Catholic Young People's organization. He received a political admonition.
Rev. R T Tyler presiding elder of the Decatur district will visit the Bethel circuit at Sanderson for preaching and conference Saturday morning. On Sunday he will preach and hold conference at Town Creek.
A special program is planned for Thursday at the YMCA during the Kiwanis Club regular session. Members are urged to attend to help achieve a high attendance percentage.
The article reports Democratic leaders signaling the Smoot Hawley tariff will be a campaign issue in 1934. Jobett Shouse argues the administration bears responsibility for a prolonged business downturn and reduced exports to Canada since the tariff's enactment, amid silence on Canadian tariff increases.
Dr. George Edward Deely aged 58 was stabbed to death in his Brooklyn home after a suspected strangling attempt in his sleep. Police detained a Filipino man, Senika Simplicio, for questioning as detectives search a long list of domestics once employed by the physician.
Charles Malone Jr escaped serious injury after a fall from a motorcycle on east Moulton street. He sustained slight abrasions to the legs from the incident.
Hizzoner and Birmingham city commission president, a key figure in the new million dollar airport project, was flown in a plane during the dedication and performed upside down stunts and a barrel roll. He later said he enjoyed the flight but will not repeat the experience.
The Episcopal Cathedral of St. Luke's on Poinciana Plaza in Ancon Panama Canal Zone is praised as the most beautiful building in the area. Its simple yet strong Florentine decor rises above palm borders as a peaceful refuge inviting all congregants, a cosmopolitan mix from Dutch to Panamanians.
B. B. Comer Lile, youngest son of Mr and Mrs H T Lile, will speak at Central Baptist church this evening on Little Things That Christ Makes Great. Lile is a 1930 UVA BA in philosophy and recently joined a Virginia mountains mission then studied at Theological Seminary in Alexandria. He plans a two month course at the School of Divine Service in Cincinnati starting July.
The Boys Club of St. John's Episcopal church enjoyed a fishing trip yesterday. Rev. Peter M. Dennis joined as rector guiding the youths who shared a fisherman's lunch in Swan Lake park. The group marveled at large strings of fish and several catches near the boat landing. Henry Goad welcomed the boys and was thanked for his hospitality.
In front of about a million spectators at Epsom Downs J A Dewar's Cameronian, seven to one, led a field of 25 to win the 148th English Derby by three quarters of a length over Orphan. The purse totaled 75 000 for the winner with 20 000 distributed in stakes as American holders claimed a 744 500 return.
In Trenton on June 3 the Democratic and Republican state conventions voted platforms calling for repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and return to state liquor control. A Harry Moore for Democrats urged liberalizing the Volstead Act to allow light wines and beer and repeal of the state enforcement act. David Baird for Republicans aligned with Senator Morrow, urging strict enforcement until repeal.
Bishop James Cannon filed a libel suit in the district of Columbia supreme court seeking 500000 dollars against Representative Tinkham, a Republican, alleging defamation.
R P McRee stated today that the short detour over the old railroad bed between Hartselle and Decatur is in good condition and safe even in wet weather.
United States bureau of agricultural economics reports May prices hit their lowest general level since 1910. Index stood at 86 percent of pre war level on May 15 with declines across most groups except brief upturns in wheat barley rye flax apples and lambs. Dairy products meat animals and cotton led declines while hogs corn cotton prices fell and butterfat dropped sharply. Milk cows averaged 54 dollars a head down from 57 last month and 80 a year ago.
Athens Alabama June 3 Special Prohibition was upheld by about five hundred Epworth League delegates at the North Alabama Conference Assembly while urging stricter enforcement. Delegates opposed near beer sales and ads showing girls smoking and motion pictures with gun play illicit love gambling or drinking, praising good pictures instead. Recreation day featured a Muscle Shoals trip walks hikes and games with evening addresses and new officers to be elected Wednesday morning.
J. W. Pole, United States comptroller of the currency, and Mrs. Pole arrived in Decatur Tuesday afternoon and stayed at a local hotel. Locals recall his 15 years ago stint with the First National Bank as assistant cashier and express pride as they bid them farewell with best wishes for continued success.
The Young People's Service League of St. John's Episcopal church enjoyed their annual picnic at Trinity last evening. They gathered at the parish house at 5:00 p.m. and shared supper, then told uncanny and ghost stories around the camp fire. Guests included Miss Hilda Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Hoff, Mrs. James L. Kendall, Maynard Layman, and Rev. Peter M. Dennis. Atlee Henkel Hoff, president, thanked the mothers for refreshments.
The little daughter of Mr and Mrs Allie Kenny of Union Grove died after a brief illness. The body was laid to rest at the family cemetery on the Kenny home property in Union Grove.
Henry M. Cullom, president of Lookmont Tire, tells the Decatur Daily the ad for special seat covers drew instant results. The stock sold out before noon Saturday with sales from Courtland, Moulton, and Hartselle Alabama. He praises newspaper advertising and its strong pull.
A plan for a union of the Episcopal Presbyterian Methodist Congregational and Lutheran churches in South India is discussed. It rests on the Chicago Lambeth Quadrilateral accepting Holy Scripture the Creeds the two Sacraments and the historic episcopate as the basis for unity.
8S. R. Garrison Jr sails from Mobile aboard the S. S. West Kika on his ninth Atlantic voyage to London England and Antwerp Belgium.
Reports from banking commissioners in Arkansas North Carolina Kentucky and Idaho show Southern banks reopening after closures in 1930 31. Since January withdrawals resumed capitalized reopened institutions total 6 779 000 dollars indicating gradually expanding circulation.
Ten dry goods and clothing merchants announce plans to stay open all day on July Fourth. J Patterson and J Lang are among the stores that will keep doors open, offering wear and dry goods throughout the holiday.
Chicago dispatch reports Ronald Oldham of Virgil Kirkland faces murder charges in Paraiso Indiana after surrendering to Municipal Judge Francis. He was arrested in Valparaiso Indiana on a warrant issued after a drinking affair.
Union Grove prepares for an all day singing next Sunday June 7 with public invitation. locals anticipate a banner event and share interest in the Sagith gathering.
Middling cotton closed at seven and a quarter cents per pound in Decatur today, reflecting stable trading activity on the local cotton floor.
New York cotton futures opened steady with June at 8.29 and October at 8.65. December and January futures were at 9.01 and 9.21 respectively, with March shown as S21.
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