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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1937
Page
2
Blue Devils will play Merrimack Mills on Delano diamond Saturday at three o'clock. Maddox and Gingrich named as batteries for the local team with visiting battery not listed.
The Cullman horse show is scheduled for June 28 with the Kiwanis Club of Cullman sponsoring the event and elaborate arrangements in place.
London June 11. Mrs Joan Sutherland apologized to Ern est Aldrich Simpson after he testified in the slander action over a divorce scandal. Simpson denied ever receiving money for not defending the divorce rumor linking Walia Warfield to Edward VIII. The action was withdrawn with costs paid by Mrs Sutherland, who warned against repeating the rumor.
Testimony showed a contingent fee between $25,000 and $50,000 for lawyer Almon Cana Lynne and $5,000 to $5,000 ranges from other attorneys. Mayor Harris testified the city had a verbal agreement to cover reasonable fees for attorneys to secure a bond refund, with potential payment only if the case was won. Jurors heard the defense value the work as easy, while some witnesses suggested higher fees. The judge capped arguments at 15 minutes each. the mayor said the awarded amount exceeded expectations and declined to confirm payment without more litigation.
Army engineers testified before a House subcommittee that Collinsville Alabama needs flood protection estimated at 30000. Brig. Gen. George B. Pillsbury said the Alabama Highway Superintendent fixed 22500 for construction with an additional 7500 recommended to raise bridge discharge capacity. The study was informal and a full report was pending.
The Association of American Railroads reports 692,140 cars of revenue freight loaded in the week ending last Saturday. This marks a 12.9 percent drop from the prior week, with small changes from two years earlier amid ongoing traffic fluctuations.
Bearish forces dominated session with leading issues slipping fractions to multiple points. GM hit a new yearly low while high grade bonds outperformed. market volume was light and many names on the list slid or stalled, amid broader economic pressures and tobacco stock wobble.
Stocks heavy with steels and motors leading a decline. Bonds mixed with best grade loans steady. Oils retreat while curb prices fall. Francs rally in foreign exchange. Cotton mixed with liquidation and local buying. Sugar firm, coffee improved on Brazilian buying. Chicago wheat lower on moisture, corn uneven with improved shipping demand. Cattle fully steady, hogs down 10 cents to top 11.50.
New York June 11 cotton futures finished steady with gains of 2 to 8 points. July opened 12.10, last 12.11. October 12.186 to 12.16. December 12.14 to 12.16. Spot middling priced at 12.61.
Butter prices steady at 17 18 cents with 17 520 pounds traded. Eggs hold firm near 21 111 with local firsts at 19 18 and graded firsts at 18 1 4. Carloads show 19 1 4 for fresh graded firsts and 17 3 4 for current receipts with storage packed at 20 1 4.
Chicago June 11 buyers see a list of live poultry prices across breeds and ages. Hens and toms for turkeys, ducks, geese, and various chicken varieties including Leghorn Plymouth Rock and colored breeds show per pound or head figures with multiple weight classes and stock types.
Potatoes in Chicago report show 137 on track 234 with total U S shipments 1 686 old stock supplies light and practically no early demand or sales.
Chicago stock market notes hogs 9 000 with direct 5 000 lower mostly ten down on heavy butchers and packers sows. Light hogs steady to ten lower. Bulk 200 300 lb 20 40, top 11 50. Cattle 1 000 calves 500, fed stock scarce steady. Sheep 6 000 with 4 500 direct. Prices shown for various classes and weights.
A $62 000 home near Talladega Alabama opens to house 60 to 70 aged residents with small means. The facility, built as a Public Works Administration project, charges up to 30 dollars a month for room meals medical aid linens and incidentals. A hospital unit is included and officials say the home offers companionship and recreation at an affordable price.
Albertville pastor Rev W N Guthrie begins revival at Ninth Street Methodist Church Sunday at 7 30 pm with services daily at 10 am and 7 30 pm Public invitation extended and prayers requested for a successful meeting with Rev W L Spearman assisting
The Hartselle sewing room will close June 14 as WPA funding cuts reduce staff. Decatur county welfare director Mrs. Louella Kelley was informed by WPA officials that no new assignments or reassignments could be made, though referrals and reassignment requests should continue. Up to 600 cases may be issued and held in a pending file until quotas reopen.
Funeral rites for Robert Thrasher, 39, killed by a bolt of lightning while plowing on his farm along Trinity Route 1 at 2 30 Wednesday afternoon were held at 11 o'clock Thursday morning at Caddo with Rev. Dee Montgomery and Rev. Ray Morris officiating. Burial at Caddo followed. Surviving are his widow, three brothers J W Thrasher Moulton Route 4 W A Thrasher Sheffield C O Thrasher Courtland and two sisters Mrs D Wooderd Moulton and Mrs Ella Holkderfield Court Relatives witnessed the bolt strike Thrasher as he worked and efforts to resuscitate him failed after about 15 minutes The plow horse was knocked down and lay unable to rise for an hour though the animal recovered.
The strike order targets the vast Cambria mill as Bethlehem Steel, a major employer, appears next on the union's hit list. In Michigan, Monroe thwarts a 15 000 strong peaceful march while National Guard troops prepare for rapid mobilization amid renewed clashes at Republic Steel and Newton Steel plants.
Dr. Carl Immerman said Powell will be out for several weeks after intestinal influenza diagnosed yesterday. Powell, a singing star of the screen, was advised to rest and recover before resuming work.
Two men who described themselves as anti fascist Italian newspapermen were found dead in a forest near an overturned car in BangoLes France. The incident occurred today, June 11, as authorities investigate possible foul play.
Birmingham reports Panera services arranged for O G Cherry 43 killed in motorcycle collision the 27th traffic death in the city this year. An injunction against Sheriff McDuff to stop interfering with Automatic Sales Company mint and confection machines was sworn in Jacksonville bee swarm drives Baptist car. Horace Davis drives out bees. Dora fire officials investigate incendiary origin as workers insured. Birmingham attorney R J Barnett appeals conviction for second degree manslaughter in Elizabeth Alverson case. Montgomery governor Bibb Graves considers five applications for Mobile county commissioner. Elba hosts county wide youth rally highlighting health education and living standards. Ala health officials enforce compulsory vaccination law. 61 of 67 counties reported inspectors with 80,000 dogs inoculated. Clay Hale Jefferson Lauderdale Morgan St Clair awaiting inspectors.
Montgomery report says Roosevelt Collins, a tiny Black man, was executed in Kilby Prison for assaulting a white rural housewife during racial disturbances near Anniston. He received two electric shocks and died at 12:18 a.m. after claiming he used no force and asking for forgiveness.
Oklahoma City June 11 Pardon attorney Fred Cunningham says Governor Bibb Graves of Alabama wrote to Oklahoma Governor Marland requesting clemency for Phil Kennamer a Tulsa youth serving 25 years for the John Correll slaying at McAlester penitentiary Graves says he is an old friend of Kennamer's father brother and describes the family as of fine character and esteemed in the community.
In Perry New York a 20 year old William Davis died after being struck by an automobile as he crossed a street. His dog Jack fled the scene but lingered nearby and was then hit and killed in the same location two weeks later.
New York reports Brooklyn Dodgers trade Tom Baker, 22 year old pitcher, to the New York Giants in exchange for veteran Fred Fitzsimmons and an undisclosed sum of money.
The Speer family will appear in concert in the auditorium of Hartselle city schools on Saturday evening at 7 45 under the auspices of the Selle community sing.
Members of the Walther League of St. Paul’s Lutheran church will hold a picnic at Woodall’s Monday evening. Leaguers meet at 6 30 at the home of Rev. E. T. Tonn.
Members gathered Thursday afternoon with Mrs. E. T. Town on Sherman Street. Mrs. C. A. Bilmer of Mobile attended as a guest.
A 34 year old New York dancer identified as Lilliane Gilberte Masse and Richard Ward Graydon Jr a Pittsburgh salesman were married in Mobile by Justice of Peace Thomas B Allman.
An injunction issued by Judge J. Fritz Thompson restrains Sheriff Fred H. McDuff from interfering with mint and confection vending machines owned by the Automatic Sales Company in Birmingham Alabama. The action was filed today.
Lon Burch, 56, in critical condition after rock fall in a coal mine yesterday. Wil Crews, 39, fatally injured in the same mine on May 28 and died yesterday.
At the Jackson Mississippi session of the 47th Confederate Veterans reunion only about 25 of the elderly veterans remained in their seats at noon for the memorial services. The day featured son of a veteran Robert Lee Avary urging repeated reunions, and General Homer Atkinson discussed future plans possibly at Gettysburg or Columbia in 1938.
A 12 team local softball league has been formed in Athens Alabama. T H Wood roof is drawing up a schedule. Games will be played under lights on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings for a 10 week period.
Official returns show Georgia's prohibition repeal defeated by 8,522 votes. Secretary of State John B. Wilson announced totals with repeal at 94,575 and against repeal at 103,097.
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