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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1935

Page

2

Tennessee Valley Horse Show Set for Tonight at 7 30

The Tennessee Valley Horse Show at Benson Field opens tonight with 11 jumpers among a lineup of dozens of horses from Alabama and Tennessee. Notable entries include Brown Sugar ridden by Katherine Noel and Sazarac ridden by Ward and Talley of Nashville, with Allan Wallace aboard Bob the winner last year. Local riders from Decatur and Travelers Rest Farm near Nashville join the strong crowd as gates open and the footing is prepared for a full evening of jumping events.

Alaand Tennessee North Aalbana Field J. B. Ward Nashville Katherine Noel Sazarac Ward and Talley Noel Bazarac Decatur Benson Field Travelers Rest Farm

Exempt Homesteads Added to Revenue Bill After Fight

The House narrowly approved a Kelly amendment to exempt homesteads from ad valorem taxes up to 2000 dollars as part of the revenue bill. Supporters cited Governor Graves campaign pledges while opponents warned the measure would cripple school, city, and county finances and required a statewide constitutional vote.

Adand House Clay Kelly Bibb Graves Alabama Poole Butler Graves

State Gen E Bill Sent Over Late

A summary item notes the state’s $22 000 000 general education bill was sent over late in a legislative session. The brief highlights timing concerns and potential impacts on funding allocations.

Republicans plan 1936 campaign against dictatorship and Roosevelts power

Bruce Catton reports from Springfield Illinois on the GOP grass roots convention. Delegates portray Roosevelt as chief dictator and head bureaucrat while arguing for states rights and constitutional freedoms. Spangler warns of federal overreach and calls for renewed defense of free institutions.

NEA Service Bruce Catton Springfield Catton Rodney Dutcher Washington NEA Service, Inc NEA Pringfield Roosevelt Harrison Spangler Iowa Robert G. Simmons Nebraska John Hamilton Kansas Spangler Republican Party

Malaria Carried by Night Biting Female Mosquitoes

The text explains that malaria is transmitted by female Anopheline mosquitoes which bite at night. Infected persons pass the parasite to mosquitoes, which then spread it when they bite others. The analogy compares mosquitoes to buses carrying malaria from person to person, and stops the spread by removing the mosquito’s ability to bite.

Costly Filibuster Notes On Senator Long’s Speech

Washington June 13 The cost of recording Senator Long's 15 1 2 hour filibuster against the NRA was estimated at 4650. James W Murphy chief Senate reporter said enough words filled 60 pages in the congressional record at 50 dollars per page. Reporters noted long hours and repeated items like fried oysters and turnip greens.

Washington Senator Long Dy la NRA James W. Murphy Senate Congressional Record

Tax proposals move forward amid daily session plan

Senator Shelby Fletcher as finance and taxation committee chairman led a committee of the whole to advance a set of income tax increases and a 10 cent tax on snuff and chewing tobacco with no requirement for daily sessions next week.

Shelby Fletcher Finance and Taxation Committee Administration

Sportsmen Meet In Athens on Saturday

The Limestone County men's Conservation Association calls a Saturday meeting at the courthouse in Athens to discuss protection and conservation of game and fish. The group was formed after State Game and Fish Commissioner I. T. Quinn spoke on protection, aiming to make Limestone a fishing and duck hunting haven when Joe Wheeler Dam fills a seventh of the county with water.

Athens Ala Limestone County En's Conservation Association Court House I. T. Quinn Montgomery Joe Wheeler

Baer Holds 20 Pound Edge Over Braddock at Weigh-In

New York June 13. Max Baer, reigning heavyweight champion, weighed 209 12 pounds at official scales for tonight's 15 round title defense in Madison Square Garden bowl. His challenger Jimmy Braddock weighed in at 191 3 4 pounds, creating an approximate 20 pound difference.

New York Max Baer Jimmy Braddock Madison Square Garden Bowl Braddock

Vanderbilt Medical Grad Tom Guyton Heads to Montreal

Tom Guyton son of Mr and Mrs E M Guyton graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. After state board exams on June 15 he will visit until July 1 and then intern at Children's General Hospital in Montreal for a year. Mrs Guyton and daughter Mrs Ed Pirie attended the ceremony.

Tom Guyton E. M. Guyton Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Tennessee State Board Guyton Children’s General Hospital Montreal Ed Pirie Vanderbilt

Flying Brothers Keep Air Endurance Test Aloft

Meridian Mississippi reports Al and Fred Key flying the Ole Miss endurance plane beyond the 212th hour at 8 30 a m as rain looms. The fliers have had perfect weather in nine days with only two near accidents and aim to beat the Chicago record of 553 hours 41 minutes 30 seconds as they plan to stay up to July 4 aided by new blind flying instruments from Maxwell Field officials Lieutenant Luke Williams and Major C L Chenault.“

Meridian Miss Fred Key Flying Brothers Ole Miss Chicago Kenneth Keys Luke Williams C. L. Chenault Maxwell Field Ala War Department Chenault Williams

Little Miss Patton Undergoes Appendix Operation

Athens Alabama June 13. Nine year old twins of Mr and Mrs R B Patton of Athens underwent an appendectomy at Powers Hospital this week. The Miss Patton is reported to be recovering well and progressing on the road to recovery.

Athens Ala Alice Patton R. B. Patton Powers Hospital

God’s Challenge Sermon at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist

Rev. J. Vernon Rich preached at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist on God’s challenge to a crippled nation. He cited Amos and warned many churches closed by sin, urging repentance and readiness to meet Christ. he announced his next talk would be on Hell.

J. Vernon Rich Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Rich Israel Amos Christ Rev God Jesus Hell

Birmingham to Host Fourth Biannual Baptist Union Conference

C Aubrey Hearn announced Birmingham will host the fourth biannual southwide conference of the Baptist Training Union from December 1 to January 3, 1936. The decision was revealed at the forty third annual Alabama Baptist Training Union gathering at Judson College.

Marion Ala Birmingham C. Aubrey Hearn Baptist Training Union Department Alabama Baptist Training Union Judson College

Sister Mary’s Kitchen Cooking Times for Fresh Vegetables

A guide on timing for vegetables in bridal kitchens notes fresh harvests cook faster than wilted or mature produce. Small pieces hasten cooking. shelled peas slow dinner prep. asparagus, beans, and peas have typical 20 to 30 minute ranges depending on freshness and preparation.

Breakfast and lunch menu items listed for a day

A daily meal plan lists breakfast with stewed rhubarb ready to serve cereal cream waffles syrup milk coffee and lunch featuring creamed sardines cucumber sandwiches creery shortcake lemon ade. Dinner includes mock filet mignon mashed potatoes buttered asparagus watercress and orange salad pineapple tapioca pudding milk and coffee.

Cooking Times For Green Vegetables And Roots

Readable guidance on cooking vegetables with tips for keeping color and texture. Includes specific times for carrots beets potatoes and general advice on cooking uncovered and with minimal water.

DecatTur diary notes health updates and local events

DecatTur society items report Mrs EB N Phillips moved home to Trinity after treatment with improvement. Emma Sue Morris and Eva Morrow share medical and surgical updates. Community activities include Cubs and Scouts meetings, ice cream social at Willoughby church, and Ember Day services at St John’s Episcopal. Several residents travel for business and family visits.

EB. N. Phillips Trinity Benevolent Society Hospital

Stop-Gap Plan on NRA Extension Approved Despite Opposition

The plan to extend NRA authority advances after four Democrats oppose it. The Borah amendment would prohibit voluntary code trade practices from violating anti trust laws. The NRA resolution moves to the house with expected swift passage by administration leaders.

NRA

Senate votes to pass NRA resolution after all night filibuster

The Senate adopted the NRA resolution after an extended filibuster. Vote totals show 41 in favor and 13 opposed, with Democratic and Republican lawmakers listed among supporters and opponents. Paired votes included several Democrats and Republicans.

Washington Senate NRA Adams Ashurst Bachman Bailey Bankhead Barkley Black Bone Brown Burkley Bulow Burke Byrnes Clark Costigan Guffey Harrison Hatch Hayden Lewis Lonegran Maloney McKellar Minton Moore Murphy Murray O'Mahoney Pittman Pope Radcliffe Russell Schnellenbach Sheppard Thomas Oklahoma Utah Trammell van Nuys Wagner Norris LaFollette Byrd Connally Gore Long Austin Borah Capper Dickinson Frazier Hastings Schall Townsend Vandenberg Logan Dieterich Truman Robinson Chavez Duffy Barbour Cary Davis Nye Hale White McNary Metcalf Glass

Recital by Pupils of Mrs Rollo at Central Methodist

Piano pupils of Mrs S T Rollo will be presented in recital at Central Methodist church at 8 o clock Friday night. The program features 24 numbers with 25 pupils taking part. Mrs Rollo invites the public to attend.

S. T. Rollo Central Methodist Church

ManSues Wife for Divorce Over Beatings and Temper

Carl F. Woolery sues his wife in Iowa on June 13 claiming she assaulted him with a beer bottle and an ash tray, describing her as a large woman of about 215 pounds with a very bad temper.

Iowa Carl F. Woolery

Trinity Sunday Starts Second Part of Christian Year

The article explains the Christian year structure, noting Advent begins the year, followed by four Sundays of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lenten seasons, Easter, Ascension, Whitsunday, and the Trinity season. It describes Episcopal use, dividing the year into first half focusing on Christ’s life and second half on Christian living.

Ford Expects 1936 To Be Good Year

Henry Ford in Detroit says Ford Motor Co after a rapid run to one million units in under a year plans to produce at least another million cars in the next 12 months. He comments on the NRA ruling, noting he did not want to be guided by competitors in how to run his business.

Spangler Ford Detroit Henry Ford NRA

Frisch Fined and Suspended by National League Chief

Frankie Frisch manager of the world champion St. Louis Cardinals was fined $50 and suspended two days by Ford C Frick president of the National League for his confrontation with umpire J W Sears in Boston yesterday.

New York Frankie Frisch St. Louis Cardinals Ford C. Frick National League Today Frisch J. W. Sears Boston

Donald Comer to Speak at First Methodist Service

Layman's Day is observed Sunday at the First Methodist Church with Dr. Wm. F. Price announcing that Donald Comer, Birmingham industrialist and church leader, will address the congregation at the eleven o'clock morning service.

Methodist Church Wm. F. Price Donald Comer Birmingham

Pardon petition for Luke Lea under review in Raleigh

The Lea pardon petition, former Tennessee senator and publisher serving six to ten years for bank law violations, opened a review process in Raleigh. After a public hearing, Parole Commissioner Edwin M. Gill will study the case before forwarding recommendations to Governor Ehringhaus, with timing uncertain. Lea’s counsel presented new evidence denying involvement in the bank deals, while Lea’s wife defended his integrity amid testimony from supporters in Tennessee and North Carolina.

Raleigh N. C Luke Lea Ternessee Edwin M. Gill Ehringhaus Lea J. M Broughton Raleigh Central Bank & Trust Company Asheville Broughton Asheville Bank Caldwell and Company Financial House Rogers Caldwell John J. Perishing Burns Tennessee North Carolina

A Night at the Ritz presents a high comedy

A new Warner Bros comedy shows tomorrow titled A Night at the Ritz. It follows a publicity man who exploits a chef who cannot cook at a fashion hotel with a romance subplot and quick witty dialogue. William Gargan leads with Patricia Ellis, supported by Allen Jenkins Dorothy Tree Eric Rhodes Gordon Westcott and others.

the Ritz Warner Bros William Gargan Patricia Ellis Gargan Allen Jenkins Dorothy Tree Eric Rhodes Gordon Westcott Berton Churchill Bodil Rosing Arthur Hoyt Paul Porcasi William Davidson Mary Treen Mary Russell

Post Postpones Scheduled Flight to New York

Wiley Post canceled an early takeoff in Burbank due to ignition trouble in the Winnie Mae. Advisor William Phillips said mechanics would repair the issue and, if today’s fair weather holds, Post may fly tomorrow. Post supervised the adjustments himself.

Burbank Calif Wiley Post New York Winnie Mae

Brunswick Stew and Ice Cream Supper Planned

The Chapel Hill community sponsors a Saturday evening brunswick stew and ice cream supper with proceeds benefiting the church. The public is invited to attend and be part of the event.

Chapel Hill

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