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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1932
Page
1
The article stresses strict compliance with STOP signs including through streets and dangerous crossings. It warns motorists to come to a full stop, ensure no train or danger exists, and yield to pedestrians and emergency vehicles. It urges slowing at intersections and repeating the habit of stopping for STOP signs.
Former Alabama governor Kilby, seeking the U S Senate nomination, told Morgan county voters that Muscle Shoals must be disposed to lower farm input costs and boost farmers buying power. He attacked Senator Black’s loyalty to Norris and his private operation stance, urged labor protections, and praised Alabama’s workmen compensation act and school funding while criticizing federal spending.
After volatile week, the cotton market rose with July futures closing around 5.30 cents per pound. A midweek dip below four and a half cents gave way to a recovery near 4.70 to 4.75 cents, as sales stayed light and farmers held onto cotton at current levels.
Telegram reports Miss Sadie Smith daughter of Rev James Allen Smith is some better. She is confined at Vanderbilt hospital after being taken there on Thursday.
Curtis Hughes Curtis pleaded not guilty to hindering the Lindbergh baby kidnapping murderers case and was remanded to jail with bail set at 10,000. The court fixed June 27 for his trial. News mentions Salvatore Spitale and Dr John FP Condon in related Newark and New York events tied to the Lindbergh case.
Series of destructive shocks hit Mexico, with deaths reported in multiple states including Colima and Jalisco. Mexico City sustained damage while Colima noted seven dead and at least 25 injured. Other towns suffered severe destruction and widespread cracks appeared in downtown streets.
Aunt Fannie Bowman a respected Black woman aged 100 years one month and two days died at her East Decatur home after a two week illness. Born April 6 1832 in Morgan County she leaves daughter Eliza White and granddaughter Pecola Poke. Funeral services set for Sunday at Shiloh Church at two o clock with many white friends among mourners.
An automobile parade through the business districts will precede the Bible school opening at Westside Presbyterian church Monday morning. Rev. Vance A. Gordon, the pastor, invites the public to enroll in the courses.
Norman W. Harris, prominent young local attorney, will teach the Men's Bible class at the First Methodist church Sunday morning at 9 45 o clock. Visitors are invited to attend.
A. W. Hill president calls Kiwanis Club board of directors meeting Monday at four o clock. Several business items will be taken up at the session.
The local Odd Fellows will hold a memorial service at the city cemetery Sunday at four o'clock and will decorate the graves of departed members after the service. Members are urged to attend and bring flowers if possible.
Ben Bloodworth chairman of the Alabama Athletic Commission came back last night after an eight day tour across the state. He conferred with American Legion posts about boxing and wrestling programs and promotion.
Curb market sellers reported another very good day with excellent varieties of farm products for Decatur consumers. The week closed with strong curb sales and May totals are expected to compare favorably with May 1931 figures.
Red Cross outlines a program to form self-sustaining farm units to reduce unemployment in Alabama. It seeks landowners to describe land, water, drainage, housing, and potential for gardening and farming, with units of 10 20 or 40 acres and options to purchase under agreed terms.
Reacting to Washington developments and the announcement of a financial institution backed by J P Morgan Company New York stock lists rose today by one to six points American Telephone closed near 90 dollars General Motors at 10 dollars as the week ended after a generally dismal period for stocks and bonds with some new record lows set during trading.
Washington reports the Democratic majority forced a united vote for the Garner relief program after a strict party caucus. The measure, likely to pass soon, faced Republican opposition despite efforts by Chairman Byrne and others to resist.
R L Bob Almon deputy solicitor of Lawrence county is cheerful though confined to Benevolent Society Hospital after a serious operation. He has been hospitalized ten days and is on the road to recovery. Lawrence and Morgan county friends may visit during visiting hours in his room.
W. R. Spight, prominent businessman and church leader, will fill the pulpit at West Decatur Methodist Church Sunday evening at 7 30. The public is invited to hear him.
Miss Claudell Phillips of Decatur route 2 was seriously injured Friday when struck by a car. She underwent an emergency operation after noon and remains about the same at Benevolent hospital with a skull fracture and deep gash.
All veterans are invited to gather at two o'clock Sunday afternoon at the courthouse. Speakers from out of town will discuss legislative issues affecting veterans. Harley A. Smith of the Veterans Administration and J. W. Cullens of the American Red Cross will attend.
Kirby will begin a meeting at the Deliic Theatre Monday evening at 7 30. The event features a question box where attendees drop questions to be answered during sermons.
The board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce summons a June meeting at the commerce offices. The time is changed to 4 30 o clock from four o’clock for this particular session.
The weather bureau reports a 24 hour period with a maximum of 90 degrees and a minimum of 64 by seven this morning. The report notes continued hot conditions across the day.
About 109 bonus marchers clashed with police in Cleveland as veterans tried to storm a roundhouse for transport to Washington. One marcher was beaten unconscious and others fell as mounted officers with riot clubs charged. The group, part of a 1000 strong body, had earlier been moved from yards after blocking the Pennsylvania main line.
Art DaComa a renowned ex showman visits Decatur en route to Cincinnati from Florida. He once owned The Five Flying DaComas a famed aerial troupe that trained in Decatur before touring. The DaComas and members like Harry LaMar performed with Barnum Bailey Ringling Bros and John Robinson for years.
New York January 75 March 8.93 May 6.08 July 5.30 October 5.44 December 5.68 New Orleans January 5.72 March 5.87 May 6.00 July 5.30 October 5.52 December 5.65
Chicago July grain quotes show wheat at 544, corn 28 percent, oats 214s. Market activity centers on futures and spot prices for the commodity market. Strong pengguna demand anticipated amid harvest season.
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