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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1932
Page
1
A SAFETY COUNCIL guide stresses regular oiling and greasing as essential for safe operation and longevity. It lists engine and drivetrain parts needing lubrication and urges owners to service cars at their dealer or local garage, warning that neglect causes wear and breakdown.
City farmers report the week’s rain has been enough for crops and seek hot sunshine for crop ripening and field work. They favor a few clear days to allow farmers to complete needed tasks in the fields.
The Christian Endeavor youth at Willoughby Presbyterian Church are redecorating their meeting room. They are making and selling candy to raise funds and seek cooperation from all to support their church service effort.
At the republican national convention in Chicago on June 13, divisions over prohibition widen as New York presses for an immediate repeal through state conventions. Delegates from New Jersey back New York’s 97 votes for repeal, while debate swirls around Dawes and Curtis as possible Hoover ticket choices. James A Garfield stays focused on leading the platform committee amid mounting dry wet conflicts.
Henry Lewis, a black man, is jailed in Morgan County after the fatal shotgun shot that killed Elease Whitfield, also identified as a black man, on Saturday afternoon. Whitfield was on Lewis's porch when ordered to leave, words followed, and Lewis fired once. Whitfield died instantly from a left neck wound. The Undertaking Co. took charge of the body.
Tom Widner of Morgan County near Decatur is detained in Morgan County Jail today facing a charge of using obscene language.
The Morgan county grand jury met today at the courthouse by order of Judge James E. Horton and may file a partial report this afternoon to set next week’s trials. Jurors empaneled include Sam W. Foster Normand C. Charrett Modie Hough Robert A. Payne Leslie J. Parker Ed D. Puryear Sim W. Brown John E. Briscoe Lanier Royer Theo Carnell Ben Campbell Harold W. Carter Silas T. Ford Alvin R. Kay Lake I. Roberts Ed W. Cloud Ben N. Chunn Hoyt L. Groover. No trials this week. week session starts Monday with Horton presiding.
J T Belue Limestone county farm agent explains a US Department of Agriculture discovery of a fly that benefits planters. Flies imported from Mexico feed on and may lay eggs in the Mexican bean beetle larva. About one hundred flies were released last Tuesday and they propagate quickly with expected beneficial results for Athens gardeners before summer end.
Washington figures report 20 000 veterans pressing for immediate cash bonus as the House moves to consider a 2 4 billion voucher payment plan. Chairman Burns backs the measure while a key vote looms on floor action and potential amendments.
Billy Howell star golfer from Washington and Lee visited Decatur on Saturday on his way to Birmingham for the Southern Amateur tournament. He stayed with Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones while in town and was noted as one of the pre tournament favorites.
Huntsville visitors including George Mahoney Fuzzy Holmes John South and Bob Lowery played the Valley Country Club course Sunday. Lowery the Huntsville club pro posted 38 38 and 41 for 27 holes. George Curtis, pro at the local club, posted 37 39 and 40 for the same 27 holes.
Former Governor Thomas E Kilby predicts carrying 46 of 67 Alabama counties in the Democratic primary for US senator and defeating Hugo Black by 20 000 to 25 000 votes. Telegraph reports from supporters across the state bolster the forecast as Kilby heads to Mobile for a campaign speech.
Official primary ballot text listing Democratic candidates for United States Senator Hugo Black Kilby, Kilby, Black. National Committeewoman Mrs Frazier and Mrs Malone. Board of Revenue District 3 J Rowe and A Summerford. District 4 J Lynn and J McCutchen. Inferior Court Beat 10 J Culver and J Howell. Pledge to abide by primary results and support nominees in the general election.
In Montgomery Alabama candidates pressed last appeals before tomorrow's run off primary. Voter interest varies by section with turnout expected to rival the first primary between Hugo Black and Thomas Kilby for the U S Senate. Factional lines break as candidates court support and a Democratic executive committeewoman race and a fifth district contest draw attention. Alabama's Democratic delegates will be chosen in districts three five seven and ten.
Secretary Hurley of the War Department said he is not a candidate for the Republican vice presidential nomination. Charles G. Dawes also declined to discuss any possibility of running against Vice President Curtis.
The Brookings Institution delivered its Alabama state government survey report to Governor Miller in Montgomery. Representatives W. F. Willoughby and H. P. Seidemann met with the governor, who said the findings would not be released until a later date.
The Alabama electorate marches to the polls Tuesday to decide United States senator Hugo L. Black versus Thomas E. Kilby and to nominate a Democratic national committeewoman. Morgan County voters choose in the senate race and the committeewoman, with other county races and district contests to be decided. Local officials anticipate a quicker, early tally than the May 3 long count.
The county tax sale will start at eleven o clock Monday morning at the courthouse with 400 to 500 properties listed. Tax collector Hodges Crow urged prompt payment to fund local schools and keep property from state ownership, noting the sale may extend to Tuesday if needed.
Floyd Jones six year old son of Mr and Mrs L T Jones Trinity died Saturday afternoon after a four week illness starting with influenza and progressing to pneumonia. Funeral services were held Sunday at three at the parents home with Rev officiating. Interment followed at Trinity Mountain cemetery.
The weather bureau recorded a maximum temperature of 86 and a minimum of 68 for the 34 hour period ending at seven o'clock this morning.
Alpine New Jersey June 13 police deny allegations they pressured Violet Sharpe an English waitress to suicide while questioning her about the Lindbergh baby disappearance. The case draws British parliamentary interest and questions about who police seek as suspects in the crime.
The Decatur cotton market shows a nine point gain with prices advancing to just over 4.50 cents per pound for middling seven eight grade on Saturday close.
Neon quotations show January March 5.70 May 5.85 with October 5.32 and December 5. New prices enter March at 5.51 and 5.58 for March and May with July 5.09 October 5.30 and December 5.44.
In Chicago July contracts Wheat 4 1/2 percent higher at 29 percent and corn up 30 percent as markets react to shifting supply signals. Oats also advanced with broad gains across grain futures.
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