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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1938

Page

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Nazi silence broken on Jewish raids in Berlin drive

Berlin reports say the Nazi press defended the anti Jewish drive as self defense while admitting emigration is an objective. Observers note 140 000 Jews in Berlin face registration rules and raids, with foreign Jews pressured to leave or face seizure. Julius Streicher favors outright extermination as the only solution.

Berlin America Ministry of Economy United States Beobachter Reich Germany Alsace-Lorraine France Hitler Julius Streicher der Stuermer

Hartsel le Bond Issue Approved

Hartselle, Alabama reports that the PWA office in Chattanooga has authorized the Federal Reserve Bank to buy 33,000 dollars in power bonds for the Hartselle municipal power system. The total project cost is 60,000 dollars to use TVA current.

Hartselle Ala PWA Chattanooga Federal Reserve Bank TVA Decatur

Construction set to start on Hartselle water system

Peach and Caddell, city attorneys for Hartselle, said the bond issue approval is likely to trigger construction of the city’s distribution system within about ten days.

Peach and Caddell Hartselle

Red Drew Signs Four Year Extension at Alabama

Tuscaloosa June 21. Coach Harold Red Drew of the Alabama coaching staff since 1931 has signed a four year contract through December 31 1942. The move follows announcements by President Richard C. Foster. Drew has served as end coach track coach and professor of physical education and helped develop notable Tide players including Hutson Bryant Leach Walker McLeod Gandy Shoemaker Warren and Sanford. Wayne Downey recently surpassed the pole vault record eclipsing Merle Reigels.

Tuscaloosa Ala Harold Red) Drew University of Alabama Richard C. Foster Drew Capstone Frank W. Thomas Birmingham Southern College Thomas University of Chattanooga Chattanooga Bates College Lewiston Maine Alabama Crimson Tide Don Hutson Paul Bryant Fay Leach Jimmy Walker Tide Ben McLeod Ralph Gandy Tex Shoemaker Tut Warren Hayward Sanford Merle Reigels Wayne Downey Birmingham

Dr Guyton To Locate Here In Local Medical Practice

Dr. T. M. Guyton returns from Canada to join Dr. H. D. Greer in local medicine. He will handle general practice and surgery. A Van derbilt medical graduate, he recently interned at Montreal General Hospital for three years. He is son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Guyton and a Pi Kappa Alpha.

T. M Tom) Guyton Canada H. D. Greer Guyton Vanderbilt University Medical School Montreal General Hospital E. M. Guyton Pi Kappa Alpha Fratery

Preliminary trial set in Alabama murder case

Dowdy justice of the peace orders a preliminary hearing next Monday after Ed Crouch filed murder warrants against Emmett Peden and Virgie Peden. Sheriff Potts said Mrs. Peden is held as Peden claimed he fired when Crouch and others tried to force Mrs. Peden into a car. Crouch, 23, was killed last Friday.

Plorence Ala Dowdy Justice of the Peace Ed Crouch James T. Crouch Emmett Peden Virgie Peden J. L. Potts Peden Crouch

Absentee Box Theft Eyed in Chilton County

In Chilton County Alabama the Democratic Executive Committee weighs action after five men seized an absentee ballot box. A four man Selma subcommittee will decide next steps while county officials continue the investigation. Contests loom from Sheriff race rival J R Hardy and Senatorial candidate Dr J A Hines amid threats of sensational charges.

Clanton Ala J. D. McQueen Alabama Democratic Executive Committee Selma Chilton County Billy Smith Democratic Committee E. N., Bentley Thorsby J. R. Hardy Hardy J. A. Hines Siluria Chilton

Presbyterians Plan Church Picnic

Members of the Sunday school at First Presbyterian church plan a picnic next Thursday afternoon. They will meet at the church at three o clock and travel to a chosen site for games and a picnic spread in the afternoon. All church and Sunday school members are invited, along with others who attend the Presbyterian church or Sunday school.

First Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Sunday School

Mt Hope Doctor Recuperating After Illness

Residents of Lawrence and Morgan counties learn that Dr. J C Moore Mt Hope physician is recovering after two weeks of illness.

MT. Hope Lawrence Morgan Counties J. C. Moore

Colitis Cases Down Says Health Officer In Morgan County

Dr L R Murphree the county health officer reports colitis cases and deaths in Morgan County appear to be decreasing due to better maternal food care for children and efforts to keep flies out of homes. He warns flies spread diarrhea and urges six pest control steps including screening food and water, keeping stalls sanitary, and swatting flies to protect infants.

L. R. Murphy Murphree Morgan County L. R. Murphree M. D

Parts of Greece Hit by Earthquake

A severe earthquake shook parts of Greece today. Old buildings collapsed at Galaxidi on the Gulf of Corinth west of Athens. No loss of life reported so far. Shocks were felt as far as Treveza in Epirus and the island of Samos. Treveza is 180 miles northwest and Samos 150 miles east of Athens.

Athens Greece Galaxidi Gulf of Corinth Treveza Epirus Samos Asia Minor

Benson Holds Margin Again in Minnesota

Minneapolis June 21 Governor Elmer A Benson led Elmer Petersen in the Farmer Labor gubernatorial primary as returns came in. Benson's margin fluctuated with late ballots from Hennepin county, while Petersen gained in outstate precincts. The race drew contrasts with Republican and Democratic contenders and touched on Roosevelt administration personnel changes.

Minneapolis Elmer A. Benson Minnesota Elmar Petersen Farmer- Labor Benson Hennepin County Pet St. Paul Petersen Blican Harold Stassen Thomas Gallagh Fields Jonas Amen Martin Nelson George Leach Harson Fred Schuplin Kael Murray Victor Anderson Charles Lethert Joe Anderson Roosevelt Victor Christgau WPA Christgau Capitol Hill

McCall Expects No Mercy And Is Prepared To Die

Franklin Pierce McCall says he expects no mercy from the pardon board and is prepared to die in the electric chair for the $10000 kidnapping of five year old Jimmy Cash in Princeton Florida His death sentence prompted clemency pleas from his family and the filing attorney A Arriett with a possible board hearing tomorrow in Raiford prison.

Jacksonville Fla Jacksonville Journal Today Franklin Pierce McCall State Pardon Board Jimmy Cash Princeton A. Arriett Jasper McCall Pardon Board Arriett the Journal Raiford State Prison Apg Skeegie

Funeral for Mrs Mary Elizabeth McDonald Held Wednesday

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Elizabeth McDonald age 65 were held Wednesday at 2 PM at 614 Sherman Street with Rev. John C. Cowell Jr. officiating. Burial followed at Roselawn Cemetery conducted by Drinkard- Howell. pallbearers included Carmen Taylor Ray Brown William Thornberry James Call Paul Masterson and Woodrow Olinger. granddaughters arranged flowers. Survivors include three daughters, three brothers and 15 grandchildren.

Mary Elizabet Onald Sherman Street John C. Cowell, Jr Drinkard-Howell Roselawn Cemetery Carmen Taylor Ray Brown William Thornberry James Call Paul Masterson Woodrow Olinger

WPA Drains Malaria Pond In Morgan County

WPA labor began draining another pond near Cedar Lake on W. P. Page property one mile southeast to reduce malaria risk. Within a mile live 38 homes, seven visited last year and six cases reported this year. Five nearby ponds also menace health. no plan yet for further draining.

WPA Morgan County Morgan County Health Department W. P. Page Cedar Lake

Sleeper Car Disaster Claims More Victims Near Miles City

Fatigue worn searchers lift a submerged Milwaukee Road Olympian sleeper into blocks after a flood wreck. Officials say 31 dead, 66 injured, with 12 more bodies recovered as workers resume digging through silt in Custer Creek. Marie Zimmerman, 19, Aber deen S D, among the dead. fiancé Jay Kervin found her body. Milwaukee Railroad president Scandrett says the crash was caused by a sudden condition, not operator fault.

Miles Ctty Mont Custer Creek Milwaukee Railroad Lucille Stumley Volga Holy Rosary Hospital J. R. Regan Yellowstone River Yellowstone Miles City Io Marie Zimmerman Aberdeen Dorothy Billings Marie Jay Kervin Dean V. Hanscom Don J New York Don Leroy Bailey Juanita Joyce Chicago H. A. Scandrett Milwaukee Road Scandrett

Paraguay Withdraws From League Court Over Chaco Dispute

Paraguay announced its withdrawal from the World Court at The Hague to avoid Bolivia seeking a ruling in the Chaco conflict, signaling a shift in its stance amid regional tension and the League of Nations.

Geneva Paraguay League of Nations World Court The Hague Bolivia Chaco

Home folks vote on city government form

The city ballot shows 653 voters at noon as residents decide whether to switch from aldermanic to a different city government. Ballot boxes were used including Courthouse and Fairview, with Fairview outside city limits and boxes relocated from Harmon's store to Fairview school.

Austinville Moulton Heights Fairview Harmon's

Absentee Voting Update for City Government Form

Election board reports a few more absentee ballots may arrive before the 6 pm deadline as residents consider the present aldermanic system and the commission form of government.

Local election report shows mayoral race and alderman posts

Voters in Decatur cast ballots by noon with eight mayoral candidates and 16 aldermen vying. Eighty six ballot requests were made and 78 returned. absentee ballots could push turnout to 100 percent. A petition sought city organization under a new government form filed with Probate Judge B. L. Malone on May 3.

Carnegie Library Benn City Hall Chandler's Store Third Street Seventh Avenue Neat Malone Park Johnston Street the Blue Bird Fourth Avenue Sou Love's Store Ninth City of Decatur B. L. Malone

Stock Prices Rally Across Sectors In Early June Trading

The New York market advanced with fractional gains and several stocks up sharply. Leaders like Eastman Kodak, Johns Manville, and Allied Chemical led the surge as better business sentiment and a potential gov ernment lead spending program boosted outlook, while gold stocks lagged.

New York Allied Chemical Eastman Kodak Johns-Manville Atchison U. S. Steel Standard of New Jersey McIntyre Decree Golds Morgan

Weather summary for Tennessee river region and Alabama

The Tennessee river gauge read 206 feet with a maximum temperature of 83 and a low of 67 in the past 24 hours. Rainfall measured 0.26 inches. Gentle westerly breeze along the coast.

Tennessee Alabama

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