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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1936
Page
4
Obituary notice for Helton born 1912 died 1986, long time member of The Associated Press. Recognized for contributions to the AP news patch and credited material appearing in this paper.
Authorities warn residents to pay street tax early this year to dodge penalties. Ample notice and time are provided to comply ahead of deadlines.
The text notes Benarr McFadden, a publisher, says he will accept the presidential nomination, though it implies he does not expect to receive it. It also mourns the death of Senator John Craft, praising his lifelong work for Alabama’s highway system and his years of effort toward a definite road plan.
After months of study Gilbert White secretary of the chamber of commerce has the answer to the curb market problem. Plans are under way and an announcement will come soon detailing how the market can be built at a small cost and accommodate about thirty sellers. The move aims to awaken public interest and provide greater convenience for both residents and sellers.
The elevation of Congressman William B Bankhead to Speaker of the House pleases Alabama and benefits the nation. He is the first Alabama speaker and, with Senator John H Bankhead wielding influence in the Senate, Alabama can be proud of its two leaders in national affairs.
The piece argues that ambitious farmers can advance with programs like soil services and credit, then shifts to a showdown in the eighth district where voters prepare to rebuke Florence over special TVA benefits. It praises John Sparkman and condemns Bob Simpson amid Florence mass meeting fallout and TVA loyalty.
In Paris today critics fret over rising tensions as two planned hangings are thwarted and about 30,000 residents withdraw funds. The piece questions China and explores international copyright disputes.
The report details Paris strike scenes with large department stores dancing all night to accordion music and others sleeping in beds in furniture departments. It notes beer shortages as brewery workers walk out and references Bolshevik propaganda and a Socialist government warning agitators of reforms.
Dr. Logan Clendening argues aluminum cooking utensils pose no proven harm. He cites hospital use, small aluminum intake from meals, and animal studies showing no adverse effects, urging public not to fear these common kitchen tools.
A local man laments that growth makes ideas seem silly next year while a lady quips about stamps and lips touching them. The scene includes calls for reform in religion marriage dress and a crowd taunting reformer Bo with chloroform as a reporter notes idle people in a dated social cartoon.
A playful exchange mixes jabs at gender roles with sly humor about marriage and money. A demure widow contemplates remarriage while Izzy voices a preference for a $10 bill. The dialogue riffs on divorce, alimony, and the idea of sacrifice in marriage.
The Siegfried legend follows an orphan raised by a dwarf who kills a dragon, tastes its blood to learn birds language, finds Brunhilde, and awakens her with a kiss. It is the third of Wagner’s Ring operas illustrated on 1933 German stamps honoring the composer.
A young mother sings of white sails and torn clothes lines while lamenting the futility of spoils of war. The text contrasts death and dividends and notes defeated candidates receive no equal reward, hinting at political or social aftermaths.
A humorous fragment shows a daughter accusing her mother of bossy behavior while recalling an ancient proverb. The dialogue shifts to dating, as the daughter jokes about suitors asking if she takes after her mother, mixing light sentiment with a tease about family traits.
J. M. Towns holed a 200 yard brassie for a double eagle on the 471 yard par five 14th at Bobby Jones municipal course. He said the reaction hit him only at the 17th after joking about an eight on a par four and avoiding fainting at the feat.
A compact slice of 1930s showbiz chatter notes jokes and anecdotes from Walter Winchell style column. It references Kansas City signs, Beatrice Morgan sighting, vaudeville humor, and theatre marquee bits with playful quips and remarks about show business life.
A vaudeville executive famed for charity warns a bold beneficiary not to push further appeals. The user contrasts generosity with greed as the donor faces one audacious claim after another. The quote This is not an appeal I have no pants captures the comic and absurd moment.
A sharp remark on how public intrigue becomes personal when the spotlight hits home, highlighting the unsettling link between distant scandal and self exposure. The piece uses vivid tone to urge readers to reflect on private stakes embedded in public drama.
A playful bit blends William Herschell lines with modern jabs about marriage and city life. It includes a quip about an actor seeking an agent and a sharp exchange with Joe Frisco, noting Osterman’s encounter on Main Street.
Will Rogers guides an elderly woman across a slushy street while fans watch as he raises his hat. Fannie Brice in galoshes leaps across Palace stage entrance slick. Nazimova walks past Criterion Theatre on 44th Street as others move along. A Salvation Army captain gathers a crowd at the Gaiety Theatre on 46th Street.
Two solo acts staged outside the Palace Theatre with one delivering a strong finish and the other doing a Pat Rooney impression, drawing on local vaudeville flair.
The note describes an encounter backstage at the Orpheum Theatre, mentioning a notable performer and audience member with brief impressions of mood and setting in a theater corridor.
Ben Bernie, of Baker and Bernie, brooded after a telegram told him his best pal lost his mother. A chorus girl expressed sympathy, then quipped she had just lost her trunk in a humorous twist.
The piece notes 24 large posters in New York proclaiming F P A as a Morning World columnist and praising Heywood Broun. It also mentions Triv une featuring Don Marquis across Manhattan and jokes about not seeking fame while lampooning Pantages Circuit billboards low on the street.
Fire swept Greendale Baptist church last night interrupting a fellowship service. Firemen found the congregation massed on a corner opposite the burning building singing Count Your Many Blessings as the piano was carried out of the church.
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