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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1932
Page
1
An Alabama Safety Council feature stresses the engine as the key of a car’s performance and urges regular oil checks and changes every 500 miles. It warns against DIY adjustments, recommends following the manufacturer’s oil type, and advises timely valve grinding and carbon removal by a professional.
In Decatur the morning vote was light with polling stations reporting little turnout. Only two races are on the ballot, the senatorial contest and the national committeewoman race, while county district revenue board seats and Beat No 10 Hartselle voters choose an inferior court judge.
In Washington on June 14, hundreds of veterans packed the galleries as the House began consideration of the 2.4 billion cash bonus measure with passage expected before adjournment. Democratic leaders planned a full session to a final vote after four hours of debate. Senate leaders maintained they held a majority against the legislation.
The city announces a July biennial school census directed by W. W. Benson to count children ages 6 to 21 for state funding. Enumerators listed include Mrs. F. H. Kirby and others for different districts, with emphasis on accurate totals to match 1930 figures. Public school funds depend on this census. notifications sent to enumerators outline duties and pay rates.
A request asks whether the work can be completed in July and to confirm acceptance immediately. No further details on scope, parties, or deadlines are provided. The text lacks specifics to form a full report item.
A wire extension to a table lamp caused a fire at the Mixon home at 1602 13th Avenue South near noon. Wiring defect was blamed. Minor damage, fire department extinguished the blaze.
Miss Erla Best formerly of Decatur now living in Meridian Mississippi recently underwent a serious appendicitis operation at Meridian. Miss Best aged class of 1932 Central High School alumna 1929 a host of friends here hope for her speedy recovery.
Miss Julia Leigh Lynn and Mrs Barrett Shelton joined other alumnae from north Alabama for an alumnae luncheon at the Jefferson Hotel. Birmingham graduates from Ward-Bent attended as part of the Nashville event.
A DC jury found detective Means guilty on two counts involving $104,000 taken from Mrs. Edward McLean in a ransom and expense scheme to rescue a child. Each count carries up to ten years in prison and a $2,000 fine. He was found not guilty on embezzlement indictments.
Harry Denman business manager of the First Methodist Church Birmingham and conference lay leader will fill the pulpit at First Methodist Church here Sunday morning.
Eighteen prisoners are docketed for hearings in Morgan County Circuit Court starting Monday June 20 with eleven jail cases listed. Names include Clinton Herbert William Robinson Jodie Mears Mendes Rufus Jones Clayton Buford Will McDonald San Kennebrew Homer White Silas Green among others as arrest records show manufacturing whiskey robbery arson burglary and assault with intent to murder. Arraignments occurred Friday with not guilty pleas and further reports anticipated as grand jurors decide additional indictments.
Special dispatch reports Otey Walker arriving in Chicago for the Republican convention where he plans to help draft the platform. Walker jokes about being a dark horse at the event as others consider challenging Mr. Hoover. Local comments note financial strains and political maneuvering among attendees.
Senator L J Dickinson of Iowa urged reelection of Herbert Hoover as a dependable path to normalcy. He praised the Farm Board and Smoot Hawley tariff, defended the administration’s foreign policy, and credited Hoover with preventing a financial panic and guiding recovery steps amid Democratic opposition.
Dickinson lauded the president’s economic goals while faulting the Republican stance. He criticized the relief plan as pork barrel, called for current tariffs a threat to the dollar, and noted cooperative farming as a controversial but stabilizing factor. He cited farmers’ gains from stabilization and high tariff votes by Democrats.
Montgomery June 14 Senator Hugo Black of Birmingham and former Governor Thomas E Kilby of Anniston faced each other in the second primary as the state selects its Democratic ticket. Other races include a congressional nomination in the fifth district six national convention delegates and several county positions.
Reporting for June the city fire departments have answered three calls with minimal damage. May saw seven fires with similarly small losses, highlighting a quiet fire season so far.
Pred Tidwell at the courthouse today said his office will not act on the Knight opinion until it arrives in writing. He requested a copy of the ruling and noted the guidance about truck trailers needing licenses.
Movement of the strawberry crop to market from North Alabama fields is practically complete. Some cars of dewberries are still finding their way northward from the section.
The corn borer has appeared in Cullman county and Limestone county agent J. T. Belue is asked to advise alongside Cullman County Agent Reaves. The method of entry is unclear with theories it arrived via grain trucks from the corn belt. Damage extent remains undetermined.
Cliff Murdock, prominent grocer, is recovering at Benevolent Hospital after an appendectomy performed Sunday. He rallied immediately after the operation and is reportedly recuperating satisfactorily at the present time.
The cotton market posted modest gains finishing a few points above Monday's close. Traders noted cautious activity as prices held near prior levels with limited volatility.
Property owners delinquent on state and county taxes may redeem their properties before the sale starts. Hodges Crow, county tax collector, said payments are accepted up to sale time. The auction begins at 11 AM next Monday at the courthouse and redeemed properties will boost funds for local schools.
Morgan County Board of Revenue met Monday at the courthouse to discuss finances and several matters of county interest. The session followed the usual course of passing the regular bills before the county.
The names and addresses of all Decatur civic organization members were compiled by the Chamber of Commerce on Monday and sent to Senator John H. Bankhead in Washington by wire at his request.
John Boyle a 37 year old Birmingham attorney was ordered held for investigation in the death of his 66 year old mother Mrs Jesse Boyle on Shades Mountain. Officers found Mrs Boyle stabbed and slashed after Boyle stated a robber attacked them while they were picking flowers. His injuries were minor.
Chicago June 14 In a quiet opening session the Republican national convention faced a split over prohibition. Senator Son of Iowa spoke as delegates debated the platform while chiefs hurried to hotels to resolve the re submission dispute. Rumors of Dawes as Hoover's running mate circulated as the gathering prepared to renominate Hoover and adjourn.
A crowd formed outside the grand jury room as a large number waited to be called before the questioning body. Aaron Walton, an aide at the sheriff's office, remained at the door to guard the entrance.
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