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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1932
Page
4
A joint statement signed by Alfred E. Smith Theodore Roosevelt James M. Cox and other prominent Democrats urges active support for the ticket ahead of the convention. It aims to cement party unity and inspire voters to back Democratic administration policies in November despite prior disputes on candidates and issues.
Cody Hall of the Alexander City Out Book notes two clipped paragraphs from The Dothsn Eagle. He suggests using them to teach boys on The Decstur Daily, while mocking the editor’s Benedictine Benedicts and their quick learning.
The piece extols the man who loves to fish as virtuous and faithful, living quietly, seeking God in nature rather than flaunting religion. It frames fishing as character building and a moral mission, praising intimate contact with streams and lakes as life's greatest thrill.
In a Col t County Reporter piece Walter Mister commends D. H. Barnum and the state highway department for road improvements across several counties. R. T. Slatton, the supervisor, highlights progress over the past year and a half, praising Barnum as a capable engineer and noting the department’s prudent use of limited funds under Capt. L. G. Burnum and the team.
A Daily reader criticizes Democratic leaders for failing to publicize a strong party statement pledging support to the party regardless of the Romines name. The reader claims the press ignored a powerful piece of party publicity in the coverage.
The Dothan Eagle quotes Senator Borah as a Constitution loyalist who supports prohibition as part of the law, yet condemns government overreach. The piece critiques his stance on the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and questions whether right and wrong are fixed or opinion driven.
Arthur Brisbane reports that the 1932 campaign has ended for Republicans and Democrats, with conventions not shaping policy. He notes unrest from wrung mortgage owners, European debts, and a crime wave as gangsters raid a roadhouse near Sam Hare's Dells, drawing 300 customers into a gun battle.
A pamphlet promotes Father’s Day telegrams from Western Union inviting patrons to review messages and choose a note to send to fathers. The sign encourages examination of the Father’s Day options and sending the preferred message.
A nostalgic column notes how American florists preemptively remind customers of key dates such as anniversaries and birthdays, positioning flowers as effortless expressions of love. The piece emphasizes convenience and predictability in selecting gift orders.
In June 1920 Dutch Mittwede tops the Georgia State circuit with a 433 batting average while Lindale sits next in standings. O W Bailey of Somerville returns home from the Twin Cities trip. J D McClanahan of Hartselle visits the cities on business. Mr and Mrs Harry Collier attend a northern bridal tour. E R Britnell visits friends in Hartselle. Palace Cafe installs a new front counter. McClellan store on Second avenue repainted. Albany city council to start weed cutting campaign and holds special meeting called by president E Malone.
The Morgen County Baptist Association and the Sunday school association hold a joint annual meeting at Brown's Chapel six miles east of Falkville. The July 13 and 14 session aims to gather members for the combined convention.
Decatur experienced rainfall over recent weeks while Falkville did not. Falkville planters report garden needs rainfall, highlighting a sharp local contrast in weather within the county.
The men and women's classes of St John's Saapoa church invite those wishing to attend a Bible class on Sunday morning at 9 45 a m Each Sunday there is a lecture on the lesson for the day The lecture is given by a professor of Biblical study and proves interesting to all attending.
A message urges attendance at the Chicago civic fair next spring. It praises citizens for courage and civic pride in financing the event and invites families to see the fair’s record of scientific achievement over the past century, noting its educational value.
Charles P. Stewart profiles Don Carlos Davila as head of Chile's new government. He notes Davila's liberal but aristocratic background, media-friendly rise in Washington, and cautious approach to radical ideas, suggesting he could resemble a Chilean Mussolini rather than Lenin in power.
A study of 38 twin pairs finds one twin often right handed while the other is left handed, and ridges on their skin resemble mirror images. Mental abilities are closely aligned across twins, with twins reaching similar test scores, though education can widen differences. Emotional reactions also stay similar, and one researcher links criminal history with familial factors.
A collage of jokes and gags features a white man and an old negro philosopher debating youth, a chauffeur applicant named George, Uncle Lorenzo’s sayings, an umpire without a dog, funeral song levity, suitor banter, jazzy era lines, limberger cheese lunch requests, and a summer resort ban on bathing girls seeking HELP for a lifeguard.
A fragment notes a man unable to find work during vacation and mentions a Scotch victim of a situation. An advertisement claims backache can be prevented. The joke suggests a husband hides in a shed to sabotage a lawn mower while his wife fixes the lawn. The readout ends with a quip about returning home to familiar chores.
Athens Alabama June 18 Special Congressmen Edward B Almon said bids for the new post office will be advertised before June ends. The project carries a 90000 dollar cap. The building will rise one block west of the public square and aims to lift local sentiment.
A white man identified as W B Barnes was held at Morgan County Jail for allegedly operating a car without a license. The incident details appear in a brief jail record or police notice.
J E Blair argues beauty equates to goodness and guides moral life. He praises seeing beauty in people and acts of kindness like anointing Jesus feet, and urges missionaries to wear beauty while seeking the lost. He links fashion to beauty and calls for widespread adoption to hasten Christ’s return.
Decatur Charter Council seeks aid from club women and individuals to provide cotton clothing for city’s unfortunates this winter. Rev. Peter M. Dennis said appeals are sent to women’s clubs and broadcast to individuals to make garments this summer for next winter distribution. Council store hours are Tuesday Wednesday and Saturday mornings. council telephones are 579 and 894.
Athens Alabama hosts Charles S. Sykes, famed Philadelphia Public Ledger cartoonist, born in Athens. He stayed with sisters Bessie and Carrie Sykes and Mrs. W. G. Martin, amid notes of his early Athens years and a cartoon that boosted his rise from local talent to international newspaper feature.
In county jail a man identified as Ed Glass was placed in Morgan county jail today on a charge of non support.
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