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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1932
Page
1
A severe quake in northern California and southern Oregon killed a Eureka woman when a chimney collapsed through the roof and injured her husband and their three year old daughter. A bakery worker also suffered a broken wrist as tremors were felt across the region.
The article urges proper turning rules under the State Highway Code. It details left and right turn approaches, signaling, and avoiding U turns and streetcar interference to prevent crashes and injuries. It advises drivers to turn right tomorrow and stay vigilant for NO TURN signs.
Rev J D Pickens preached at Southside Baptist Church urging persistent prayer amid perplexing problems for individuals churches denominations and nations. He cited the early church and forefathers as examples of enduring faith through prayer.
Sam R. Stephenson has established a rabbitry at the Stephenson Brick Co plant and is selling meat products locally and shipping to other points in the state. He started the industry recently and has built a sizable business hoping for increased patronage.
Education from the viewpoint of the teacher and the parent will be studied during the summer conference June 15 17 at the University of Alabama. The conference, held with an assembly of educational workers, will discuss individual needs of teachers and problems of parent teacher groups in the state.
In Foley Alabama on June 6 field reports show Baldwin County truck farms prepare to ship roasting ears by mid June as weather favors rising totals. More than 80 carloads have already left the season with Irish potatoes leading at 639 cars and mixed vegetables at 211 while cucumbers reach 10.
Birmingham writer reports Weatherman E C Horton says four elements temperature winds thundershowers and low pressure fail to predict all tornado events. Horton notes the lower Mississippi Valley origin of many tornadoes and that about 75 percent move east or northeast after forming.
Work has begun on a new school building in McKenzie Alabama to replace the fire damaged structure. The Birmingham contractor awarded the contract will spend 24 995 dollars on the project.
Mrs Burl Johnson was removed from Benevolent hospital to her home near Austinville in Priest's ambulance Saturday. She is recovering from an operation.
Summer school opens this morning at Central High School in a fair sized enrollment. High school subjects are taught by H. F E Williams, Miss Lillian Odom, and O. S. Hagerman. elementary grades by Mrs. L. P. Troup. Courses include English history civics algebra and geometry. Tuition is lower than last year and credit is offered for new and repeated work.
The many friends of Miss Sadie Smith in Vanderbilt hospital Nashville learn she is resting somewhat easier today though her condition remains critical. Physicians will not complete their diagnosis until Thursday.
The H. and H. Machine company plans a brick addition near Moulton Street to be completed soon this month. The new structure will provide space for expanded operations as the business continues to grow.
Canadian Tidwell was placed in Morgan county jail Saturday afternoon charged with burglary. The charge stems from an alleged robbery in the east section of the county.
Mrs Harvey Free was discharged from Benevolent hospital and removed Sunday morning in Priest's ambulance to her home on Eleventh Avenue West, where she is recovering from a recent operation.
Mrs Delco of 1718 Ninth Street South was taken by ambulance to Benevolent Hospital Sunday afternoon for an appendectomy operation.
Alabama farmers report favorable weather aiding crops though 1932 outlook uncertain due to fertilizer cuts. Boll weevils are rising, corn plantings progress with uneven vigor, and gardens advance with successive planting. County agents urge canning and preserving surplus food, backed by 4-H Clubs and home demonstration agents aiming for well filled pantries by summer’s end.
Sheriff Bud Davis said Morgan County saw no arrest over the weekend as the force remained quiet and orderly during the period in question.
Mr and Mrs Wade Wright, who returned from their wedding trip on Sunday, will be at home to friends at their residence 201 5th avenue west. They enjoyed visits to Birmingham Atlanta and Chattanooga during their nuptial journey.
Members of the Decatur Rotary Club are congratulated for a strong May attendance record. The group achieved 98.26 percent across five meetings, with three consecutive 100 percent meetings and only two members absent during the month.
Directors of the Decatur Rotary Club will hold a meeting Tuesday evening at the office of J A Woods, the retiring president.
Mrs John Brown was removed in an ambulance from Benevolent hospital to her home in West Decatur on Sunday and is improving nicely.
The Roosevelt camp backs Alfred E. Smith and backs Walsh as permanent Democratic convention chairman, signaling unity against Jouett Shouse. In North Carolina, Republican leaders push a dry plank while Senator Reynolds leads the dry ticket against Morrison. Delegates for both conventions near finalization this week.
Five week old Margaret Wynn daughter of Mr and Mrs E R Wynn of Hartselle route two died Sunday morning after an attack of whooping cough. Funeral services were held at Moss Chapel with interment there. She survived by her parents and a number of relatives.
Rev. R. T. Tyler presiding elder of the Decatur district and Mrs. Tyler will host several guests for a brief vacation visit. The visitors include Rev. R. E. Tyler of Springville, Mrs. Tyler and their daughter Miss Beulah, and Mr. and Mrs. Waldrop with baby, all of Springville.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Hendrix of Decatur assume supervision of the Adams Dining Room and Adams apartment. They announce service will be available at all hours with home cooked meals in both public and private dining rooms.
The regular meeting of the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for 4:30 PM at the Chamber offices. Attendance of every member is urged as many business items are expected to be discussed.
Aine Miller of Eleventh Avenue West was removed from her home by Brown's ambulance on Sunday for an operation to remove her appendix.
Miss Claudel Phillips, 16, of the McGlathery addition, died Saturday night from injuries suffered Friday when struck by a car on the Bee Line highway south of the city. The driver Will Burns and Mrs Burns were involved. Mrs Burns also injured. Services Monday afternoon at 2:30 conducted by Rev. J. D. Pickens. interment in city cemetery. She is survived by parents C. P. and [Mr.], sister Mrs Ruby Phillips, and brothers Tom John and Frank.
Local railroad circles clarified the new excursion rates from June 18 to June 26. A one cent per mile round trip was offered, with Birmingham round trips around 1.64 dollars, vs 3.05 for one-way regular fare. A separate rate of fare and one third applied to attendees of the Democratic convention in Chicago.
H. L. Kirby will speak at the Delite theatre at 7 30 tonight on Unity. Two questions will be answered: What must I do to be saved and where does the Bible say God foresaw all things. The public was extended a cordial invitation to attend.
The Todd home at the Gorper of Sherman Street and Sixth Avenue is being painted now, making the residence more attractive to passersby.
Reports show Odies Burnett and John Wiggins held in Tennessee on bank robbery charges. They are identified as the men who robbed the Tennessee Valley Bank at Falkville in late January 1932, according to Wade Wright, circuit solicitor. They will answer to Morgan County after serving their Tennessee sentence.
Washington June 6 AP Congress faces a rush to finish vital legislation before national conventions. Senate plans immediate action on the dollar tax bill while Hoover’s four fold plan aimed to speed work. Republican leaders differ on whether adjournment can come by mid June or July 1.
Montgomery Ala June 6 The state board rules that accepting a check does not clear payment of tax receipts until the check is cashed. D Wadsworth Autauga county tax collector owes 1592 30 for receipts despite S H Blan state treasurer accepting the check. Autauga Bank closed before collection, court says debt remains.
A total of 63 pupils enrolled this morning as the Bible vacation school opened at Westside Presbyterian church. An automobile parade preceded the opening and all teachers were present. Sessions run each morning from 8:30 to 11:30 with Rev. Vance A. Gordon inviting children to enroll.
Birmingham allocates a total of a quarter million dollars for municipal improvements starting June 11. Local officials announce funds will finance street work drainage and public facilities across multiple districts.
Five thousand men, foot-sore and hungry, moved on Washington to demand payment of soldiers’ pensions. They commandeered freight trains and trucks, with Pittsburgh police summoned to keep order as they converged from the west and north to join others bivouacked nearby, aiming to concentrate attention on their cause.
Six weekend deaths were reported across the state, including two possible murders. An automobile crash killed three. one man died by his own action. T. H. Lambert, a photographer, died in a Gadsden hospital after claiming he was shot by a hold up man at a Nocealulu Falls studio. A. W. Crowder, 34, of Reform station gas, was found dead near a pump house. officers believe he was attacked. Octave Bertoux, 67, a Republic miner, was found suspended. Alfred Pherrien died in an accident.
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