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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1931
Page
1
The Tennessee river remained stationary at a 44 foot gauge today. Weather officials logged a high of 94 and a low of 67 degrees up to seven this morning with no rainfall in the past 24 hours. A business mission was noted but details remain unclear.
Writings from residents and officials reveal optimistic crops outlooks and community sentiment. Reports cover bank exterior work, legal mildness on clemency, cross country motor tours, tourism efforts, courtroom activity, church sermons, and Alabama Power line crew safety record.
Two officers of the First National Bank of Prattville, closed May 27, are held on bonds of 10000 each awaiting action by the federal grand jury probing violations of the national banking act. Allen Northington, the president, waived a preliminary hearing. A shortage of about 300000 had been reported by the bank examiner.
The giant flying boat Do X landed in harbor after a South Atlantic flight from Porto Praia Brazil to Cape Verde, covering about 1,429 miles in 12 hours 26 minutes. The craft, boasting 12 engines of 500 horsepower, earlier piloted by Prince of Wales, marks a historic long distance ocean voyage.
Sam Kitchens, a well known figure, will speak on the theme The great need of the church of the present day. The public is invited.
Cullman county planters expect 250000 to 300000 dollars from this season’s strawberry shipments. A total of 279 carloads have been shipped from Cullman and nearby Hanceville, with 199 cars from Cullman and 80 from Hanceville. This is likely the largest berry crop ever produced in the county.
Etowah county has obtained another link in the Lookout Mountain scenic highway. BE. W. Capen says the right of way spans half a mile through Dr. A. W. Ralls property. When finished the route will run five miles from Gadsden to the mountain’s western point near Mason.
Sir Hubert Wilkins leads an 18 man crew aboard the Nautilus on a voyage from England to Newfoundland then to Spitsbergen Norway to probe Arctic routes under the ice. The expedition aims to prove the feasibility of a pole crossing from Alaska.
United Confederate veterans conclude their 41st annual reunion in Montgomery with a grand parade along Dexter Avenue. About twenty bands led by a U S Army band moved past thousands of spectators, many veterans riding autos or mounts, followed by Confederate units, sponsors, and floats. The event ends with a grand Sons of Confederate Veterans ball.
The Tennessee House of Representatives defeated the first of eight impeachment articles against Gov. Henry M. Horton. The article alleged Horton conspired with Col. Luke Lea and Rogers Caldwell to swap control of several state departments for political support. The vote was 41 to 58.
Birmingham safety council has prepared a new traffic regulation package for joint committee review in Montgomery on June 11. The proposal requires licenses for all motor vehicle operators and for all vehicles using state highways.
Bill Alexander and Stanley Harrison announce a dance at the Junior Chamber of Commerce hall next Tuesday evening June 9. Doc Banks orchestra from Jackson Tennessee will play for the event. The dance runs from 8 o'clock until 3 a.m.
The Department of Agriculture notes Alabama farm numbers rose from 256 099 in 1920 to 257 936 in 1930 while 1925 fell to 237 631. Farm values declined from 543 657 755 in 1920 to 414 858 647 in 1925 and rose to 504 756 249 in 1930. Tenants on operating farms increased from about 148 000 in 1920 to over 166 000 in 1930.
Department of Commerce reports show cotton bale totals for several Alabama counties in 1930 with Limestone 46683, Lawrence 35530, Madison 55555, Colbert 25945, Cullman 46586, Lauderdale 37296.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2:00 at the family home for Charles E. White who died after an extended illness Thursday morning. He leaves son R. L. White of Anniston a granddaughter Mrs. F S Entrekin of Decatur and two nieces Mrs Norman McClellan and Mrs Belle McKenney of South Carolina. Dr James Allen Smith of Central Baptist Church will lead.
Albert B. Fall former secretary of the interior plans a trip to Washington to face possible jail time for a bribery conviction despite four physicians declaring him physically unable to travel. He has a sentence of one year in prison and a $500000 fine for taking a bribe over naval oil reserve land leases.
The Moulton Advertiser reports investor O Jaggars is drilling three miles north of Wheeler after leasing over 80 000 acres in Lawrence County promising a drill rig in 60 days and a Mountain Home outfit within six months The geologist Bond estimated oil bearing depths while experts say an oil gas and mineral belt runs through the county and local prospecting aims to boost the region's wealth.
The Alabama American Legion prepares its state convention for June 27 to 29 in Talledga with 2500 to 3000 veterans expected. Edward R. Wren heads the planning, aided by L. N. Payne and committees handling housing dances parade and barbecue. National speakers are sought and Rufus Bethea will assist with final arrangements.
A feature interview presents Owen D. Young nicknamed the Rocking Chair Consultant as he shares insights and views on global business, policy, and his long career in leadership and public service.
J H LeMay 83 longtime Christian church member dies after heart trouble. After a day on his Town Creek porch he died at home, survived by his wife five children two brothers and ten grandchildren. Service held at Blackground cemetery with many friends attending.
The Lawrence county post of the American Legion will hold a meeting June 14 at the Lawrence county courthouse in Moulton. The session starts at two o'clock Sunday afternoon and all legionnaires are urged to attend.
Trinity's Sheats Battles Sherrill and P Kimbrel led a 13 11 win over Decatur Wildcats as G Teague starred for Decatur. Trinity has lost only one game this year and has six wins.
Middling cotton was quoted at Decatur today at seven and a quarter cents per pound.
New York June 5 cotton futures opened steady with July at 8.67, October 9.04, December 9.27, March 9.20, May 9.74, reflecting limited initial movement and steady demand.
Owen D. Young, chairman of General Electric, rarely speaks to the press about the Young plan. An interview with him is treated as top news due to its scarcity and significance in the industrial and financial world.
In Van Hornesville New York Owen D Young recalls his boyhood dream of a glen and millstream and credits his late mother with mortgaging the farm to send him to St. Lawrence University. He describes tutoring through college a rapid path to Harvard law school and a seven year period of teaching law and clerking in Boston before becoming a partner.
The public was invited to attend a Sing Sunday at Mt Tabor Church east of Hartselle on Sunday with a community co invitation extended.
Athens Alabama June 5 special W D Stanley a local merchant suffered a considerable loss of blood this week when a large vein in his arm was cut as he closed the automobile door. The glass broke and a sharp point penetrated the vein with the bleeding.
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