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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1934
Page
1
Four thousand cotton rental checks totaling 85000 were received in Hartselle for Morgan county planters who signed government contracts to leave part of their acreage out of production. The first payment is sent with another due in September.
A New Deal era report traces a reporter’s failed AAA job pursuit revealing patronage tactics. Julien Friant heads the department’s patronage, using a state chart to funnel jobs via congressmen and Democratic committees. The piece highlights long lines, rejections, and the built in system to secure placements.
The agriculture department issued an official drought report stating conditions will materially affect the national food supply. President Roosevelt echoed the caution that famine is not imminent, but the drought will greatly reduce wheat, feed grains and hay, with the wheat crop likely well below recent years.
Mayor James A. Nelson who had been confined to his home with an infected foot was able to go out again this afternoon. The brief recovery allows him to resume public duties.
First Sergeant T. O. Lowery of the United States Marine Corps arrived yesterday to spend a month’s leave with relatives and friends here. He has been stationed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Louis Friedman, a prominent young local businessman, has arrived back after a recent business trip to Birmingham. He reports positive developments and plans to expand operations in the coming months.
The obituary notes the death of Mrs. W. M. Brown of Birmingham who died Tuesday morning in Sanford Florida after months of illness. Her body will return to Birmingham for funeral services and interment. She leaves four daughters Mrs Joe Bills Seminole Oklahoma Mrs L A Palmer Sanford Florida Mrs C A Elmer Mobile and Mrs Lois B Faulk and three sons Russell Henry and Jack of Birmingham. Surviving relatives include Webb and Russell Speake Decatur and others in Morgan Lawrence counties.
The Ro tary Club of Decatur entertained by Jervis Jones at the Decatur Ice and Coal Company. Dr E M Chenault president presided. Directors and officers present included Julian Harris Sydney Patterson Rev Peter M Dennis John McGehee Owen Watson Jervis Jones and Russell Green. A social hour followed the business session.
Lawrence Carroll admitted killing Dale Jones, 15, during a fist fight and burying the boy in a hillside cave. Investigators say Jones was beaten with rocks and found by a posse near his grandmother's home after a search sparked by rumors of a hidden still.
The Rotary Club held its regular Monday meeting at 12 16 p m with Dr E N Chenault presiding. Dr T H Napier dean of Alabama College spoke on historical depressions and traced the 1837 1857 1873 1893 1907 and 1929 downturns. Frank H Duffey led entertainment introducing Mrs Earl P Calvin Miss Virginia Prince Calvin and Baby Bess Beatty and Plip Timberlake who performed readings dances.
A Hollywood dispatch notes that America would not repay the debt and that news would leak. It reports that Congress voted seven billions to restore credit, signaling a shift to domestic borrowing and lending on home grounds.
Eight tenderfoot Scouts were received into Troop 20 at last night ceremonies attended by 30 Scouts and several parents. New members include Robert Baugh Billy Duncan John D Grimes Jackson Hodges James Irwin Leroy McEntire Jr Donald Nelson and J N Smith. Frank Murray Campbell earned his Eagle badge as the fourth Eagle in the troop, which now stands at 32 members under Scoutmaster Paul Dix.
Robert Donald Helms nine months died Sunday at 1 20 p m at Children's Hospital in Chattanooga Tennessee. Survived by parents Oscar Helms Jr one sister Martha. Body arrived in Decatur at 11 55 a m Tuesday funeral at 4 o clock by Rev R B Conner at Valdermosa Springs with interment at that place Wanns of Chattanooga directed.
Jess Willard, former heavyweight champion, visited Decatur as a wrestling referee at Martin Arena. He recalled his 1915 Havana bout with Jack Johnson and commented on later heavyweights, noting economic factors and naming Dempsey and Fitzsimmons in discussions of greatness. He praised Luis Angel Firpo as a rugged challenger who nearly toppled Dempsey in New York in 1928.
The Citizens Bank of Hartselle, organized Tuesday, plans to open in a week to ten days with a capital of 25000 and a 2500 surplus. Officers include W T Stewart president Arthur Stephenson vice president and cashier J B Orr J L Roberts Jas B E Peck F A Bennett and W T Crawford. Stephenson to lead the new bank, longtime Hartselle banker and popular local businessman.
The third monthly draft of teachers' checks from federal funds was disbursed in Morgan County today after arriving at the county superintendent of education office Tuesday night. Total amount totaled $16,193.70, slightly higher than last month, with reports and payrolls being prepared to send to Montgomery for the final month payments. Elementary schools in Morgan County operated four months and four days due to the federal funds.
The vestry of St. John's Episcopal church will meet this evening at 7 30. Every vestryman was urged to be present.
Washington reports a reciprocal tariff measure approved by the House with Senate amendments adopted. The bill now goes to the President for signature.
In a Birmingham incident near Wylam and Pairfield, officers blamed labor extremists for burning eight negro homes and dyn amiting another. The fire started at Ed Slunge’s Minnesville home and spread to seven more, with 400 to 500 miners gathering in Bessemer later. Captain H B Collins reported deputies placed on bond for assault charges.
The Kiwanis fellowship committee will lead the weekly club meeting at Second avenue club rooms at noon. L. L. Lively asked members to contact boys under their direction to attend Westminster Presbyterian church at 7 PM on Thursday June 1 for final instructions and to plan for June 14 encampment attendance. The attendance committee’s program last week was enjoyed.
Lebanon Alabama 4-H Club members sponsor a Saturday evening program on June 9 featuring string music and other acts. The public is invited to attend with a full evening of entertainment anticipated and a large audience expected.
Roy Russell of Montgomery, connected with the state agricultural department, is visiting relatives in Hartselle this week.
The Tennessee Valley Authority plans to occupy the 413 Bank Street quarters after lease details with First National Bank and E B Soper. TVA aims to move in between June 15 and July 1, with John F. Pierce confirming final arrangements in Knoxville. The site, formerly Central National Bank and later the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, is seen as a strategic hub for TVA’s broad Decatur expansion and likely multiple departments.
Goidel will attend the Rotary International convention in Detroit this year. The organization reportedly has about 149000 members, and HH. O. Goidel is cited as a delegate.
Miss Odell Cason aged patient at Baugh's Infirmary rests today after undergoing an operation on Tuesday. She is listed as improving and in stable condition.
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