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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1938
Page
4
A note requests help locating historic trees in North Alabama. Annie Wheeler once sought preservation help during the Wheeler Memorial highway project, and Mrs. Owen asks readers to report any trees of sufficient historic worth.
A garbled line notes mockingly that Japanese do not hesitate to bite China but their army’s digestive system is failing.
The accident toll for the holiday weekend was reported beneath 250, with officials noting the figure for Monday. Authorities emphasized improvements in safety measures ahead of forthcoming observances.
A critique states Alabama's parole system ranks last among several states in handling criminals calling it among the poorest methods. The speaker decries the position as too high for a state of its standing.
The question asks if diminished G-man personnel could drive a sharp rise in kidnapings. It assumes a link between law enforcement staffing and crime, suggesting fewer agents may reduce deterrence and rapid response. Further data needed to assess causality and scope.
Montgomery lawyers received a playful court subpoena to attend a barbecue at Judge Walter B. Jones's home, described as an amusing civic event that blends legal culture with community gathering.
State papers suggest three Kilby inmates fled their cell block after growing tired of awaiting parole. Authorities have not confirmed the motive, but the reports point to parole delays as a trigger for the escape.
LaGuardia states the first responsibility of labor is to get together in one big family. He omits the word happy before family, perhaps on purpose, shaping the quote’s tone. The note suggests a deliberate emphasis on unity over overt cheer.
Knoxville physician Dr. John R. Neal announces he will run for the United States Senate. The text suggests Neal has endured more unsuccessful campaigns than Tom Heflin, implying a long but failing campaign record.
Governor Chandler of Kentucky may not win the senate race yet his campaign astonishes politicians from all parties. He shakes hands with thousands of voters, displaying vigorous public appeal and persistent campaigning across the state.
Dispatches report severe casualties from air raids in China and Spain. The alarming death toll provides lawmakers in the United States with leverage to push for increased defensive armament and funding to appease domestic public opinion.
Senator Borah announced opposition to both house and senate wages hours measures. His stance signals strong resistance and potential challenges for proponents in passing the legislation.
The Nashville Tennessean says both candidates delivered a long joke to a shared crowd, but The Daily notes the gag was on the audience. It recalls a time two political factions published the same advertisement in the same newspaper issue.
Mrs. Marie Bankhead Owen, Alabama archives chief, seeks historical facts about the states trees. She asks Alabamians to contact her with details to preserve them, noting in Baldwin county the Jackson Oak under which General Jackson spoke or bivouacked.
The editorial notes the first automotive fuel shipment by water to Decatur and a large inland steel barge launch as signs of future progress. It argues river traffic will spur industrial growth, attract capital, and push Decatur toward a population goal of 30,000 as TVA dam projects complete and river commerce expands.
Washington reports a rumor about James Roosevelt influencing FHA loan decisions. A $2,500 modernization loan for two extra rooms at his Framingham estate was rejected by FHA, sparking jokes about favoritism. Bank officials later offered to drop the matter if the loan was approved, leaving the incident as a cautious memory amid Senate campaign director chatter.
From The Daily of June 3 1926 ten Morgan County school teachers were issued marriage licenses since May 1 Circle No 2 of the First Methodist church met at Mrs W W Callahan home for business and a musical program Mr and Mrs T Almon returned from Florida and are at home with Mrs Binford Turner Mrs John Sandlin and daughter Ethel visited Birmingham and other relatives Mrs W L Hatchett returned from a four week visit to Little Rock Miss Jeanette Ferguson returned to her home in Tuscumbia after visiting Mrs W MH Winton
The most distinguished audience for Roosevelt's tax bill pronouncement was senate party leaders gathered around the radio. None commented publicly and they largely exchanged glances. Off the record remarks have been sharper than Senator Harrison's mild public words.
Politicians in Iowa show a cautious drift toward supporting Hopkins candidate Otha Wearin as favoritism shifts. Officials hint Agriculture Secretary Wallace and Postmaster General Farley may not back Wearin, boosting the chance of a close race and a possible state convention pick if no candidate wins 35 percent.
Southern congressional delegates circulate clippings showing South Carolina voters dropped Rule 32 which barred ticket splitting for statewide races. The move allows national ticket split decisions while preserving county and municipal bans. A convention resolution also criticizes federal administration for perceived overreach.
Dr Bodag Beck’s Honey and Health is examined with skepticism over claims that honey boosts longevity and treats rheumatism and diabetes. The piece questions scientific support, cites the dangers of sugar misinterpretation, and notes cultural lore surrounding honey and marriage customs.
Dr Clendening will answer questions of general interest only and then exclusively through his column, addressing topics in a concise, informative manner for readers seeking guidance and clarity.
A collection of light verse about friendship and human quirks. Jokes contrast a poet’s kindness with bank teller mischief and rural banking humor involving a Kansas farmer awaiting a loan as dust rises on the road.
The article notes debate over states rights and the anti-lynching bill, and reports the convention’s decision not to adopt a resolution expressing unwavering faith in the president.
Readers can obtain seven Dr Clendening pamphlets by sending ten cents per pamphlet in coin. Include a self addressed stamped envelope and mail to the indicated care of Dr Loganee. Titles include Digestive issues infant feeding and hair care and other health topics.
A classroom prompt asks what Noah did on landing and a student replies he made a fire. The remark hints at children’s blunt perceptions of parents and notes operators’ habit of reporting busy lines, suggesting focus on future challenges rather than past mistakes.
Tuberculosis is increasing at a disturbing rate among medical students and nurses in parts of the world. Health experts warn of rising infections and urge stronger infection control and vaccination efforts to protect healthcare workers.
A college dean investigating complaints about window shades from a sorority views the fraternity house through a window. The girls taunt that the dean can see in if she stands on a chair, prompting playful chorus.
Quote highlights the irony that many with income save money during hard times. A visitor asks the executive officer if they are in charge and learns the person’s grandson is away on leave attending the funeral.
A brief, humorous conversational vignette centers on a family scene with Rastus and Sambo. It hints that Brudder J will not perform the wedding act as someone else steps in to claim the role.
The sermon highlights Paul’s Pharisaic blindness and sudden change after meeting Christ. It notes his early education under Gamaliel, his zeal before conversion, and how Jesus’ light lifted the scales from his eyes revealing him as the savior. The birth of Jesus is described as an eye opener dispelling old prophetic shadows.
Attorney General Loomis ruled that a cream puff must contain cream to be authentic. Imitation cream puffs without cream are to be removed from sale, since cream as filling or whipped cream is essential.
A brief slang expressing self reliance, indicating a groom or servant must learn or discover something on his own without help. The line shows a colloquial Caribbean or rural speech pattern emphasizing individual effort.
The fragment presents a playful contrast between an old fashioned girl who has saved kisses for a destined partner and a modern young man who jokes about burning through his life savings of affection. It hints at a dating-age clash in tone.
Walter Winchell on Broadway chronicles New York social whirl with Ernest Hemingway in transit to Key West, Hoover among Glamour Men, and a parade of stars at Yankee Stadium Memorial. It blends anecdotes on theaters, clubs, and notable figures amid nightlife chatter and fragile romances.
A satirical New York piece recounts a divorced couple and a mistress as a will plot, with the ex-wife and former rival unexpectedly sharing the tale. It then lists rapid-fire club quips from Riviera to Savoy Plaza, puncturing social pretensions with sharp one liners.
A portrait of early city life at dawn with fans at the Polo Grounds and Stadium, fashionable pedestrians, and a resilient attitude among locals. The piece calls out street sellers and a cheeky response from a well-dressed passerby, plus items on Fifth Avenue and currency images in Gallagher's.
Covarrubias offers two pages of caricatures of radio favorite Fortune. Peg La Centra performs lively ditties in the For Men Only program. Casa Manana show fills the venue and the Hawaiian Room at the Lexington hosts dancers. June Forrest sings at St Moritz Sky Roof. Dan Parker brings zing to The Mirror. J Johnston delivers on air plus a birthday nod to Ben Bernie last Monday.
Vienna reports show over 3,000 Jews panicked as Nazis rounded up and terrorized residents. Berlin claims reprisals will continue until New York sympathizers cease inflammatory statements. writer offers a paradoxical peace pledge conditional on Nazis changing behavior.
Game Warden J. K. Halder notes the job of handling homeless and unlicensed dogs has twists. His own children adopted a doomed hound, which bore five lively puppies. A search for a stray in Colonial Heights yielded a terrier and seven more pups.
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