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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1931
Page
1
A large congregation is expected Sunday evening at Southside Baptist for a church pageant organized by the women’s groups. The program starts at 7 30 o clock. Rising Sun Lodge A F and A M will meet Tuesday evening to elect officers. Reverend E N Hart and family return from a motor trip to Kentucky and praise the trip.
Governor Henry Horton announced he will not extradite financier Rogers Caldwell to Kentucky until the governor there issues a requisition. Caldwell faces four indictments in Nashville tied to Caldwell & Company and the Bank of Tennessee. Bond set at 25000 dollars. Horton defeat reported in impeachment drive led by Ed Crump as House majority rejected charges 58 to 41. House recess, but charges to be revisited next week. Crump forces departed Nashville after setback. Observers question impact on Shelby county political machine's power in Memphis.
The Morgan County National Bank announces a twenty four hour service for depositors. It installs a special vault and provides packets for deposits to be locked and dropped into a chute for after hours and holiday use. An electrical seat enhances convenience for customers not wanting to keep money overnight.
Agnes Irwin Vandiver wife of Oldad A. Vandiver died Friday afternoon at her Atlanta residence. The body will arrive at Union Station Decatur Sunday at 9 30 AM and go to her father D W Irwin's home 602 East Walnut St. Funeral service is Sunday at 2 PM at the residence with interment at Penney Cemetery Hillsboro Ala. Pallbearers include Rufus Pearson Dr T G Morrow Ernest Morrow Edgar Landers Austin James and Spence Hardin.
President Hoover and Mrs Hoover arrived at the Rapidian fishing camp with Secretary Adams and most of the party for a weekend sojourn. The rod and reel and naval expenses were among topics on the president's agenda along with three forthcoming speeches.
Among those planning to attend the Decatur Kiwanis Club meeting at the Experiment Station next Thursday are Arthur Stephenson John T Cooper and F Keller all of Hartselle. They show interest in agricultural development of the county.
In Montgomery Alabama a small band of veteran Confederate riders closed their 41st annual reunion. They praised Montgomery for a gracious welcome and care. General A Desaussure led the party home on special trains as many departed after the reunion’s closing ball.
The Episcopal Church of America may assume a district in the Dornakal diocese of the Church of India, Burma and Ceylon, endorsed by the Calcutta Archbishop. The Methodist Church hands over evangelistic work and a hospital to the Episcopalians, with urgent need for funds. The General Convention in Denver on September 16 will consider the request under Bishop James De Wolf Perry.
Reports from the Decatur district state a farmer has cleared 150 dollars from a third acre of strawberries. This year berries in the area sold at 4.00 per crate and yielded neat sums to growers.
County agricultural leaders urge planters to grow strawberries Irish potatoes and sweet potatoes in large quantities to enable sizable shipments. Bulk shipments promise better prices from major markets.
An upcoming vestry gathering will be held Wednesday evening June 10 at 7 45 PM in the rectory. Topics of vital importance will be addressed during the session.
Sheriff Bud Davis denied any barricade in Morgan County after a circulated report claimed a black suspect named Will Jones alias Soldier Bill was besieged in a house over a murder and assaults in the Birmingham district. Authorities transported a prisoner from Morgan to Birmingham amid inquiries.
Comer Lile son of Mr and Mrs H T Lile will preach at St John’s Episcopal church Sunday at 11 00 am He is a divinity student in the Episcopal Seminary at Alexandria Virginia and a candidate for Holy Orders from St John’s in the Diocese of Alabama He will depart to Cincinnati July 1 to enter the Episcopal School of Service for hospital court and home work The church and its rector vestry and congregation express pride in his standing.
The Order of Knights of Saints John for boys elected officers at St John’s Parish House Noel Carpenter as Chaplain and Commander Billy Simmons as vice commander Charles Kendall as secretary treasurer William Dennis as assistant secretary and treasurer Jimmie Tillery as Tyler Meetings are Fridays at 7 30 p m Eligibility requires age twelve or more with team endorsement and three fourths vote
Mrs. J. T. Ryan, a resident, is staying with her daughter Mrs. W. G. Best while recovering from a severe fall at home. She sustained a broken rib but is as well as could be expected.
Rev. J. E. Berkstresser, pastor of First Baptist Church, returned from Camp Grandview with the camp reporting a successful year. A special 5:45 pm Friday program on WSFA Montgomery featured a Portuguese hymn sung by John and Samuel Shepard of Rio de Janeiro, sons of Dr. Jno. A. Shepard, Baptist Missionary to Brazil.
Extensive repairs are under way on the LeRoy McEntire home on Line Street. The work will materially improve the appearance of the colonial residence.
Morgan County taxpayers who have not paid the full 1930 tax amount will receive citations on July 1. They must settle the remaining sum by July 13, when the tax office will publish the names of delinquents as required by law. No figures on delinquent taxpayers or total funds have been released.
In Tuscaloosa Alabama on June 6 the first dollar earned by Dr C E Abbott as a professional man was used as part payment for his marriage license. He married Frances Boone and produced the large denomination bill at probate court where licenses cost one dollar fifty.
Agricultural Committee of Decatur Kiwanis plans a large gathering at Experiment Farm with 150 to 200 farmers and business leaders from eight counties. Dean Funchess and other Alabama extension figures will attend for tours, talks, and a barbecue. The event aims to show diversified farming benefits beyond cotton and to encourage new farming visions in the Tennessee Valley region.
Senator J Marvin Kelley of Hartselle was named the deep water fishing champion after catching three ling 21 bluefish and several mackerel in salt water on his first outing in the salt. Representative Jack L Giddens of Troy placed second with a large bull redfish among other catches. Senator G J is noted for heavier fishing to the youngsters.
Mrs J T Nelson curb master says more farmers plan strawberry plantings in Morgan county this year than in years past. She notes the crop’s value to farmers statewide and urges Decatur groups to address marketing as shipments move in carload lots.
B M Bloodworth editor of The Daily traveled to Birmingham today to stay over the weekend for business engagements.
The weather bureau reported yesterday a maximum temperature of 95, the hottest day of the year, with a 70 degree low in the 24 hour period ending at seven this morning. The heat drew crowds to beat the humidity and seek shade indoors.
The district Sunday school training school for young people will convene at the First Methodist Church Sunday at 2 30 oclock and will meet each evening thereafter through Friday at 730 oclock Four courses will be taught including Organization and program of Young Peoples division by Dr R
Northington is removed from the presidency of the American Co operative and from the board of directors after a two day executive board meeting and resignation announcement.
James C Dixon superintendent of Elba Alabama schools will preach at the Church of Christ in Hartselle Sunday at 10:00 AM and at the Grant Church of Christ in Decatur at 7:30 PM. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend both services.
Cherries were plentiful at the Decatur curb market with abundant fresh greens from Morgan County farms. The morning selling hours showed steady demand for all kinds of greenstuff.
A curb market in Decatur featured 16 sellers offering fresh Morgan County produce and grossing 95 dollars total. The event reflected local trading activity with multiple vendors and representative prices for regional goods.
The Bonanza quartet will travel to Eva for an all day singing event on Sunday featuring the group performing several sets and promoting their latest songs.
Gadsden Alabama June 6 AP O W Leroy 60 merchant shot and killed at his store on Hokes Bluff road last night two men fled witnesses heard shots and saw them run the cash drawer undisturbed but a large sum of money missing track dogs followed the trail for miles before they vanished likely fled in a automobile
Chicago June 6 Al Alfonso Capone head of the Capone gang faced a possible 32 year penitentiary term and a maximum $80,000 fine on charges of income tax evasion. A federal grand jury returned indictments detailing more than $215,000 in tax claims and six felonies two counts. Capone posted $50,000 bond as the case was revealed yesterday.
Editor C R Walker of the Hart selle Enterprise discussed county farm prospects on Friday afternoon. He noted crop development across the area including peanuts tobacco and a new emphasis on strawberries. In Hart selle Morgan County farmers planted about 75 acres of strawberries with yields above 14 cars.
Middling cotton was quoted at Decatur today reaching seven and a quarter cents per pound. The report notes steady demand as traders monitor market trends and regional production.
The New York cotton market shows a price at 8:99 with January futures at 9:10 and mare returns noted at 9:47, indicating brief activity in agricultural commodity trading for the session.
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