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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1934

Page

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Ole Miss Mob Hangs Black Bond Irregularities Probed

In Nashville the bond irregularities case centers on a $200,000 bogus paper tied to Dyer and Henderson counties securities. District attorney General Murray says the alleged duplications involve Life and Casualty Company of Nashville. Lea posted $40,000 collateral for a $26,000 loan and is serving a North Carolina sentence for a bank failure.

Ole Miss Nashville Dyer Henderson Murray Life and Casualty Company Lea North Carolina

Roosevelt urged more summer spending to spur business

Irreа DREW PEARSON reports the Allied Administration debates a ten year Soviet Russia and German plan while Rex Tugwell and Brown University experts draft a revival strategy. Keynes urged government spending with limited tax rise to spark activity as RFC funds are freed. Lindbergh kidnapers identified by justice department. one suspect reportedly killed.

Washington Soviet Russia Hitler Germany Interior Department Rex Tugwell Brown University John Maynard Keynes Stafford Cripps Keynes Roosevelt Capitol Hill RFC Pershing Walter Reed Hospital Justice Department Department of Justice Labor Department Perkins White House

Steel union insurgents revolt against Johnson plan

In Washington, June 9, steel union insurgents revolted to day against the peace plan approved by Hugh Johnson. They vow to present President Roosevelt with their own plan and return home ready to fight. The threat of a steel strike looms over the recovery drive as Michael Tighe r remains silent.

Senate Bolivia Paraguay United States Military Academy West Point Robert Wohlfornth Washington Roosevelt Rome Bonus Army Washington, D. C Hugh Johnson Peace Board Johnson Michael Tigher Steel Union Steel

First Group Goes to Camp Monday

The first group of Kiwanis boys will leave Monday at 7 a m from Westminster Presbyterian church for a week at the Kiwanis Camp. About 25 boys in the first group look forward to a great time. Register with Rev E N Hart by 6 p m today. no first week participant can go without registration. Second week participants may contact the leader later. most places for the two weeks have been asked for.

Kiwanis Westminster Presbyterian Church E. N. Hart

Plans Discussed For Kiwanis Camp

BSA 16 met at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Ranger Troop 1 to discuss plans for camp on June 18 at the Kiwanis Camp. Almost every day of these two organizations expect to attend the camp.

B.S. A. 16 Westminister Presbyterian Kiwanis

Dr. Sarah Ruth Dean Denied New Trial Motion

In Greenwood Mississippi on June 9 AP Judge Davis denied the motion for a new trial from Dr. Sarah Ruth Dean who is serving a life sentence for the death of Dr. Preston Kennedy in a poison whiskey highball case.

Greenwood Miss Sarah Ruth Dean Preston Kennedy Davis

New Deal Debate Over Indian Agent Collier

Letter from Hollywood complains that a man named Collier acts as an Indian agent, helping restore what the writer sees as past injustices. The author argues the Indian's wife should receive a share, though doubts Collier’s role.

Hollywood Cal Jane Collier

Housing program begins in Morgan rural areas

The rural rehabilitation housing program starts in Morgan County with 11 families placed on a 178 acre tract at the Phil M. Orr place six miles west of Hartselle. The Orr family donated the land for five years and five houses. six more houses will be erected. Relief officers expect 500 cows to be shipped to Morgan County by the Federal Surplus Relief Corporation for families on relief this summer.

Morgan County Phil M. Orr Hartselle Orr J. T. Budinger Works Division FERA Federal Surplus Relief Corporation For Families

Roosevelt seeks half billion aid to ease drought disaster

Washington reports the President asked Congress for a 500 million dollar appropriation to protect drought stricken regions, move feed to livestock and process surplus cattle for relief. The Senate passed the communications bill and sent it to the House as debate on the silver bill continued.

Washington Potomac River Roosevelt Congressional Senate House

Business Showing Forward Movement Despite Dreugh Damage

New York reports ongoing recovery with Dun and Bradstreet noting a general uptrend despite drought and labor tensions. Weather improves trade though drought regions suffer and volume remains below last year in affected areas.

New York Dun & Bradstreet, Inc Drouth

Bible Class Election Urges Westminster Members Sunday

Members of the Men's Bible class at Westminster Presbyterian church were urged to attend Sunday morning for the election of officers and reorganization of the group.

Westminster Presbyterian Church

Doctor Greer Returns from New Orleans Business Trip

Dr. H. D. Greer has returned after a several day business visit in New Orleans Louisiana continuing professional duties and engagements in the city and return to home town duties.

H. D. Greer New Orleans

Improving Miss Mary Love Sees Steady Recovery After Surgery

Mary Love, hospitalized after eight serious operations, shows steady improvement with her condition increasing in stability and strength as nurses report positive signs of progress.

Bandits Shoot Up Magnolia Bank in North Carolina

Two bandits opened fire at the Bank of Magnolia at opening and wounded J. H. Horne and T. M. Rogers. The attackers fled in two cars with an undetermined cash haul, as authorities blocked roads and searched for two suspected injured bandits.

Magnolia N. C Bank of J. H. Horne T. M. Rogers

Sharon Pa Search Continues For Missing Child

In Sharon Pennsylvania police intensified a missing child search after a four year old disappeared Sunday. Reports of possible drowning in the Venago river near the Dilley home were discounted by authorities. The town recalls the 25 year old Billy Whitla kidnapping case involving a ransom of $10 000 and eventual arrests.

Sharon Ierode Abba Aoalibens Venago Dilley Billie Whitla Whitla

Legion Aids The Presidents Bill In Child Welfare Fight

Montgomery Ala June 9 A statement from Legion headquarters accuses Major Frank Dixon of opposing Col Bibb Graves and Roosevelt backed child labor amendment. The American Legion endorses ratification and states the amendment aligns with human welfare goals.

Montgomery Ala Bibb Graves Frank Dixon Col. Graves Roosevelt American Legion Milt D.C Campbell Legon Legion Ratifiae

Girl Scouts Plan Picnic After Regular Meeting

Troop 1 of the Girl Scouts of America met Friday afternoon at Westminster Presbyterian church with Mrs. BN Hart leading. A picnic is planned for Tuesday at the Cry Plunge Pool, followed by Och.

Girl Scouts of America Westminster Presbyterian Church BN. Hart Och Girl Scouts

Chevrolet May Deliveries Rise Across Regions

A total of 83 839 units were delivered by Chevrolet dealers in May including Canadian export and domestic sales. Commercial cars and trucks led gains with 15 134 units, exceeding May 1933's 10 879. Retail five month total 364 872, up from 253 263 last year. Domestic truck deliveries near doubled to 68 207 from 34 372 in 1933. Applications for junior patent examiner posts due July 2. other posts due June 29.

Chevrolet William E. Holler Chevrolet Motor Company Mr. Holler Civil Service Commission Washington H. Yarbrough Decatur Post Office

Sadler Speaks at Dixon Headquarters in Birmingham

Birmingham attorney Sadler speaks at Dixon headquarters on Second Avenue in the former Moore Modern Stores building at 3 PM about campaign features in the governor race in support of Major Dixon.

W. ©. Sadler Birmingham Dixon Second Avenue Moore Modern Stores Sadler

Board of Revenue Will Meet Monday

The Morgan County Board of Revenue will hold its regular bi monthly meeting Monday morning at the courthouse. Probate Judge B L Malone said it was only the regular business meeting and no matters of unusual consequence would come before the board.

Morgan County Board of Revenue Court House B. L. Malone

Hutson to Speak at Ninth Street Methodist Layman's Day

Melvin Hutson will be the lay speaker at Ninth Street Methodist Church Sunday morning observance titled Layman's Day. The event highlights lay participation in the church program and community outreach.

Melvin Hutson Ninth Street

Laymen's Day Observed at First Methodist Church

The Annual Layman's Day will be observed at the First Methodist Church with a special program. Mr. A B Montgomery of Birmingham will bring the message at 11 o'clock. The church invites every member of the congregation to attend the morning service.

Pda Grant Street Church of Christ Pitsman Pittman Caesar Augustus Marcus Aurelius Natare Isreal God Saul Heaven David Solomon Israel Bethelehem A. BE. Montgomery Birmingham

Campaign Weight Talk for Morgan County Sheriff Hopeful

In Morgan county campaigning for sheriff candidate J Street Sandling of Danville reports he has gained 11 percent body weight during his door to door rounds across the county. He notes the weight gain as part of the effort to connect with voters.

Morgan County J. Street Sandling Danville

Rolllos on Visit

Oot ees T vie poet morning for Montgomery the week end with relatives.

Rollos

Lynching of Two Negroes Near Lambert Under Inquiry

Lawmen in Mississippi pursue leads after a mob of about 126 seized and killed two Black men, Joe Love and Isaac Thomas, on a trestle while alleging an attack on a plantation manager’s wife. District Attorney Greek Rice and deputies headed the investigation.

Lambert Miss Iam Missippi Concen Greek Rice Joe Love Isaac Thomas Railroad W. T. Haynes

Dog Head Brought For Rabies Test After Bite Incident

A dog head was submitted to Valley Laboratory for analysis after it bit a Fairview man. The examination showed no signs of rabies. The lab sent twenty three anti rabies vaccine treatments to four Valley counties including Cullman New Hope Huntsville Moulton Hatton and Florence to cover the bite case.

Essee Valley Laboratory Valley Cullman New Hope Huntsville Madison County Moulton Hatton Lawrence Florence Lauderdale County

Splendid Scout Meeting Reported for Troop 34

A splendid Troop 34 Boy Scouts meeting was held at the parish house. Patrol Leader Julian Bibb taught a knot tying class and discussed Scout Law as Gilbert White, R. B. Bunch, Baker and James Nichols earned knots with Scout Jack Tankersley.

Julian Bibb Gilbert White R. B. Bunch Baker James Nchols Jack Tankersley

Summer School to Open Monday at Central High

Summer school for all junior and senior high schools starts Monday at 9 00 in rooms seven at Central High School. It was urged that those who attend arrive on time.

Anly Central High Sch

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