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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1932
Page
1
Chicago reports a volatile GOP convention. The party fracture over prohibition fuels speculation of a third party or shifts in loyalty to the Democrats. Economic anxieties and a thirsty base threaten the two major parties as allegiances realign.
The Schwarzenbach-Huber Silk Mills will recall eighty operatives to the plant on Monday after a ten week shutdown. Crepe de chine will be produced at the local plant in a different quality. The announcement, made earlier, brought relief and joy to workers and their families.
Advice on maintaining headlights and tail lights to prevent accidents. Emphasizes checking lamps, carrying spare bulbs, and following state rules. Warns that misaligned or damaged lights reduce visibility and increase danger to pedestrians and roadside hazards.
Limestone county farm agent J. T. Belue urges farmers to mow pastures now to seed-borne weeds like bitter weed and dog fennel, then rake and burn, repeating in August. Repeating over two to three years can rid pastures of unpalatable weeds and boost profits from pasture and livestock.
Morgan county grand jury continued investigations into local conditions and did not expect a final report before about five this afternoon. Jurors began sessions last Monday.
Mrs Webb Hunter of 512 Johnston Street underwent two operations this morning at Baugh's Infirmary. She had both an appendectomy and a tonsil removal and was resting comfortably this afternoon.
The Decatur curb market ended a notably strong week for fresh local produce. Fifteen sellers offered okra roasting ears and a few peaches while berry supply met demand and a late berry season looms. tomatoes are expected early with good demand for garden crops.
Mrs Emma Marshall visiting from Wetumpka on parole for a past case was struck by a car on the Danville road near the Rex Finley home. The impact caused a severe head gash a sprained ankle and multiple bruises. She was treated at Dr J Y Hamill’s office. parole expires in August.
The Y P S L of St. John's Episcopal Church will hold a sunset service Saturday evening featuring a short evening prayer, familiar hymns, and a brief rector’s address. Members are asked to assemble at the Parish House at 5:00 p.m., and car owners should bring their vehicles. Corporate Communion follows on Sunday at 7:30 a.m.
Butler P A Hine local resident announces his run for Decatur mayor in September. He is the second candidate after former Mayor James A Nelson and says his platform will be released soon focusing on cooperative city government and reduced expenses. Hine is commander of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post and served in Company E Rainbow Division in France.
Immunizing serum against hog cholera, detected in Limestone County, has been telegraphed for and is expected to arrive Monday to treat hogs in the county.
The Rev. Peter M. Dennis rector of Decatur and the Rev. R. Bland Mitchell of St. Marys on the Highlands Birmingham are named to the Rural Commission of the Episcopal Church of Alabama by the Bishop.
Mrs. E. M. Guyton, superintendent of Benevolent Hospital, is away on her annual vacation. In her absence, hospital supervision is in charge of Mrs. Comerford.
William White and Jonas Northern pleaded guilty before Judge Horton to robbing Sam B. Stout, a Ft. Payne hitchhiker, early Friday. White disclosed he faced charges in other states. a third suspect remained at large. Stout was left with only his underwear, but the Morgan County grand jury collected funds to help him return home.
Deacons of the Baptist church and stewards of the Methodist church in Austinville adopt resolutions banning evening picnics. They urge prayer for closer fellowship with God and say social meetings must be evangelism dominated. Restrictions aim to keep church members safe and focused on spiritual goals.
The senate defeated the soldier bonus bill 62 to 18, ending plans to pay about 2.5 billion dollars to ex servicemen this summer. Thousands of veterans had pressed the measure in Washington in a day of demonstrations and boos greeted the result.
The cotton market closed three points below Friday, marking another unsatisfactory week for growers and sellers. Middling seven-eighths grade remains around four and a half cents per pound with no sales reported. farmers hold much of the 1931 crop while 1932 progress seems fair and there are no weevil reports in the area.
Alton Sadler twenty five was charged with murder after confessing to killing Ernest Winslett a fruit stand operator during a money dispute at a card game. Sadler was found hiding ten miles from Tuscaloosa Ike Johnson is held on bond as an accessory for driving Sadler.
The circuit court will open Monday morning for criminal docket hearings. Judge James E. Horton will preside with jail cases previously scheduled.
Little Roy Wallace, son of Mr Clyde Wallace, fell backward from a coaster wagon about ten this morning and struck his head on the sidewalk. He was knocked unconscious, regained consciousness, then lapsed again. He was not hospitalized and was cared for at home in the 1800 block of 7th Avenue South with doctors advising rest.
Roy Harrop, chairman of the Palmer Labor party executive committee, announced the group dropped Colonel Frank Webb of San Francisco as presidential candidate and offered the place to Senator Long of Louisiana. The action followed members’ belief Webb was a secret service man and a Hoover spy.
Wardens H B Beard and W B Edmundson of St John s Episcopal Church thank Mrs L A Howart for adding a large stove to the parish house equipment.
New York Telegram reports Nicholas Murray Butler plans a movement to repudiate a Chicago adopted plank by New England and Middle Atlantic Republican state conventions. He says success could give Hoover a sporting chance at reelection. failure could end his campaign participation. President Hoover also scraps west coast Olympic trip. Everett Sanders to run the campaign as RNC chair with party offices moved to Chicago or New York.
In Chicago on June 18 Democrats push prohibition as a top topic while debating party strategy. Jouett Shouse signals a plank for submitting prohibition to voters to decide repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. Garner and Murray campaign offices have opened.
Market prices for futures lines in New York and New Orleans show January through December points. Months and figures include March May and other months with varied price levels across commodities or contracts.
Chicago May grain notes show wheat up 47 percent, corn up 29 percent, and oats up 20 percent as traders watch overall crop prospects.
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