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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1938

Page

3

Hague Leads Spectacular Jersey City Demonstration

Mayor Frank Hague headlines a massive unity rally in Journal Square with 75,000 marchers and 175,000 spectators, asserting strong Americanism against radicals. The crowd, including prominent officials and National Guard units, limits radical influence and celebrates national symbols amid fireworks and torches.

Jersey City N. J Frank Hague Journal Square Norman Thomas Hague Democratic National Committee Committee of War Veterans Hugh A. Kelly A. Harry Moore George T. Vickers Hudson County William A. Higgins New Jersey National Guard National Guard 113Th Infantry Kelly Daniel Casey U. S Edward J. Hart Mary T. Norton House Labor Committee Uncle Sam William J. Carney CIO New Jersey Brendan Sexton Workers Defense League Roosevelt Herman L Matson Workers Defense League of

Fiesta Br Oren Arnold Released By Central Press Association

Fiesta Br Oren Arnold tells of a Hollywood star Ellen Dale and Bill Baron amid a journey to a Durango ranch. They dine with a Mexican family near Nogales, share beans and handmade linen, and plan a ranch purchase while navigating love, wealth, and new beginnings.

Fiesta Oren Arnold Central Press Association Fexan Holly Ellen Bill Durango Arizona Bill Baron Allen Nogales New York Senora Senor Mexico Ellen Dale

Sunday School at Bethlehem Draws Large Crowd

A large crowd attended Sunday school at Bethlehem. Local families, including the Blevins and Holmes households, visited relatives and friends across Morgan County. Several residents visited Hartselle for shopping, games, and prayers, while illness affected Mrs. Smallwood at her Hartselle home.

BethLehem Bennie Blevins Henry Holmes Harriet Holmes Buvie Blevins Euvie Blevins Hartselle Roy Johnson Smallwood Buddy Wilson Charles Stevenson Annie Jo Holmes Evie Blevins Christine Sanders

Rainy spell fills Morgan County with visitors and trips

The Morgan County Enon area reports continued rain and a string of visits as residents and relatives travel between Five Points Oakville and nearby farms. Notable names include Hensley McCaghren Myers Byars Lindsey Owen Jones Hamilton and Kenum among others visiting kin Sunday and Monday.

R. I. Hensley Hubert McCaghren Hoyt Orvald McCaghren Herman Lindsey Laura Owen Dorothy Owen Orval McCaghren Dorothy Byars Ora Myers Junior Hellen Lindsey Agnes Byars Irus Jenkins Frank Myers John Callahan Sam Hamilton Frank Knight Lonnie Hampton Louie Bake Kenum Rube Hamilton Oveta Kenum Arthur Jones Clarence Hensley Edward Jones

Bond vote set in Selma high school expansion plan

Selma voters will decide on July 5 whether to issue 165000 dollars in bonds to supplement WPA funds for a new high school construction project.

Selma Ala

Tax Revenue Breakdown From May 14 Release

Comptroller Lee released 538 307 on May 14 with 450 000 from sales tax on receipt tax and tobacco related revenue identified.

Lee

Morgan County Liberty Diary Notes Local Visits

Local residents report good weather for farming activity. Dorothy Brown returns to good health. Dwight Harp and Homer Jones visit Union Grove. Roberts and Harp families host and visit relatives. Walter Aldridge family visit Mt. Moriah. Bernice Bryant guest of Leonard Harp. Stella Gregory and baby Carolyn stay with Powell family. Seldon Harp family visit Elk Roberts.

Dorothy Brown Dwight Harp Homer Jones Union Grove R. B. Roberts Walter Aldridge W. W. Aldridge Mt. Moriah Bernice Bryant Cole Springs Leonard Harp Stella Gregory Carolyn Powell Seldon Harp Harp Gerspent Elk Roberts Neel

Peacock Fights Mirror at Philadelphia Zoo

A peacock at the Philadelphia Zoo engaged in a half hour duel with its own reflection in a mirror on a penny scale. The bird charged repeatedly with ruffled wings and arched neck before a keeper covered the mirror with canvas.

Philadelphia Zoo

Japan Best Arms Buyer Surges as War Exports Rise

Washington reports Japan surpassed China as the United States’ top buyer of war materials in the first half of the year. From December 1 to June 1 Japan spent about 6.0 million dollars on U S war equipment, with China at 5.8 million. Overall six month exports totaled 31.0 million, aircraft and parts leading. Soviet Russia’s purchases fell sharply. The State Department considers Britain’s call for an aerial attack investigation in Spain, with likely only a military observer joining any commission.

Washington Japan United States State Department China Brazil National Munitions Control Board Muni- Hons Board Soviet Russia Spain Hull Great Britain

Queen Elizabeth Suffering Cold at Windsor

Official notice states Queen Elizabeth is mildly ill with a slight cold and stays at Windsor royal lodge as a precautionary measure.

London Elizabeth Royal Lodge of Windsor

Boy Postal Telegraph delivery goes to Hollywood

Fourteen year old Peter Stefanisin Jr, a Postal Telegraph boy, delivered a message to Paul Stone in Chicago and sat for studio photos that led a talent scout to send him to Paramount's dramatic training school in Hollywood.

Peter Stefanisin, Jr Paul Stone Chicago Robert Taylor Stone Stefanisin Hollywood Paramount

Legion Plans Fort Stephen Decatur Dedication

Attendance of all members at the regular meeting Thursday evening urged as final plans are discussed for the Fort Stephen Decatur dedication on July 1. The meeting at Martin arena starts at 7 30.

the American Legion The Post Fort Stephen Decatur Martin Arena

Junior legislators debate driver exams in Alabama camp legislature

Alabama juniors at an American Legion camp in Montgomery stage a mock legislature. They propose mandatory mental and physical exams for drivers. Vernon Jansen steps aside as camp organizers hand control to youth leaders. The session opens with the first law establishing camp health rules and Speaker Gerney Mitchell presiding.

Montgomery Ala Alabama American Legion Campestore James V. Thompson Sylacauga Gerney Mitchell House of Representatives Jack Ray Senate Vernon L. Jansen Mobile Solons

Thieves Loot Potts and Company Vault in First Loss Report

Philadelphia officials say Horace T. Potts and Company suffered its first loss since its founding 123 years ago after thieves broke into the building and stole 250 dollars in cash and stamps from a vault.

Philadelphia Horace T. Potts and Company

Leaf surface converts CO2 to O2 at two gallons per day

Each square yard of leaf area absorbs about two gallons of carbon dioxide daily and releases an equal amount of oxygen, illustrating plant respiration and photosynthesis balance.

Itinerary for Dr Lazenby in Decatur District

The schedule for Dr. M. E. K. Lazenby, presiding in the Decatur district, lists events for the weekend. On Saturday June 11 he preaches at Basham on the Austinville charge with Rev. Z. R. pastor at 11 and a 12 o’clock service, then quarterly conference at 1 15 in the afternoon. On Sunday June 12 he preaches at Elkmont with Rev. W. B. Pettus as pastor at 11 followed by quarterly conference after lunch, and in the evening at Athens with Rev. A. S. Pittard.

M. EK. Lazenby Decatur Basham Austinville Z. R Elkmont W. B. Pettus Athens A. &. Pitta

Britton To Lead Mid Week Service At Central Baptist

The mid week prayer and Bible study meeting will be led in Rev. John Cowell Jr. absence by Rev. Homer the assistant pastor at Central Baptist Church. Officers urge fellowship around word and in prayer at seven thirty Wednesday evening.

John ©. Cowell Jr Homer Central Baptist Church

Alabama druggists hold joint annual meeting in Birmingham

Hundreds of Alabama druggists gathered in Birmingham for the main address today as the auxiliary group met simultaneously for its sixth annual meeting.

Birmingham Ala Alabama

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