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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1936
Page
4
Enthusiasm runs high in valley towns for the June 26 Tennessee Valley Horse Show with strong anticipation and no sign of a sell-out in sight. The event draws industry attention toward Decatur as planning continues.
City officials advocate treating the riverfront as a major asset with plans for commerce and recreation. Stakeholders seek sound thinking on development to maximize benefits for the community and local economy.
Decatur should increase efforts to ward the live stock industry growth in the valley. Boosting livestock would bring substantial cash income for agriculture, second only to cotton in importance for the region.
In this North Alabama area pedestrians are urged to walk on the left side of the road. The advisory emphasizes it is safer to see oncoming traffic and have time to move out of the way.
Bob Rosson of the Cullman Democrat opines that the dry drive creates a perfect alibi for bootleggers to raise corn prices. He contends volume stays the same while profits triple and claims only near beer is sold, blurring lines between beer and weathered alcohol policy.
The TVA asserts it will not be deterred by legal technicalities as it presses for power delivery. Citizens welcome a decisive showdown and demand the power companies yield to this new source of cheaper energy. Towns in the Tennessee Valley await TVA power and operation.
Over a million dollars flow into Morgan Lawrence and Limestone counties as the veteran bonus starts. A veteran notes most will use part of the bonus and few will spend it all, with much circulating through local trade channels and benefiting residents directly or indirectly.
We express the sentiment of Decatur’s people that immediate aid to existing industries comes before seeking new ones. The current industries are stable, year round, well paid with good living standards, and any new business must meet these standards. The town has steered economic life through critical times and will not be softened by outside pressures.
The article envisions the Tennessee Valley as a premier healthful recreation region. It highlights TVA dam projects creating inland lakes near Decatur and potential game preserves. Federal state cooperation would open vast hunting and fishing opportunities attracting tourists to Decatur and nearby cities.
The piece praises the Tennessee Valley Authority philosophy of decentralizing industry to avoid oversized cities and unemployment. It argues Decatur should grow to a thriving 25 000 population with homes gardens and independence, while preserving the town’s character and avoiding the drawbacks of big cities.
A fragmentary clipping notes various political slogans and phrases about leadership and authority. The lines reference England, obedience, fear, and a celebrated but unnamed figure, with copyright notices attached to the compilation.
On the Nor Mandie liner readers glimpse the Schmeling Louis boxing clash amid global finance talk. The piece notes Schmeling’s upset over a heavier opponent and paints American reactions as cautious, while tracing French and British economic tensions and U S policy.
The article notes Schmeling’s mindset contrasts with Bacon and Bismarck as he understands fear’s role in boxing. It cites German ethos that fear of men leads to failure and quotes Mora on facing fear by conquering it or not starting.
Chris Millich and his wife plus six children faced a life threatening choice when their car left the road in Portland. He drove over a 15 foot embankment to avoid a collision with a fire engine. The vehicle overturned but the family all escaped serious injury.
Exhibit at the American Medical Association showcases modern diabetes care led by Dr. Elliot Joslin. Diabetic meals, lab demonstrations, and charts highlight self monitoring, hereditary factors, and the gap in outcomes between diabetic physicians and laypeople. Pamphlets by Dr. Clendening offered for 10 cents each.
A quick string of dialogue fragments shows characters like Bobby Young and Mr Taal in a light domestic mood. The snippets touch on marriage, travel plans to Colorado, umbrella mishaps, and playful jibes about education and government.
The chaplain’s prayer framed a moment when every member of Congress resolved to follow personal sense of right over partisan politics in the future.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a woman complaining her husband emptied funds saved for a fall purchase. A neighbor and others react with urgency and distraction, mentioning money, a baby, and a desire for a mail order purchase.
A fragmented note hints at a deadline of five days and a looming wrap up tomorrow. It mentions a fellow with a large future and refers to a Mr. American taxpayer as a point of interest.
A collection of whimsical lines from a classroom setting. A teacher and junior discuss flying and an elephant squirting water. Mrs Newlywed contemplates motherhood amid poverty. The piece ends with a quip about golf being as restful as farm chores.
A disjointed dialogue features a boy and girl with contempt and affection, a friend praising help, and a business man challenging an artist about salary. The passing remark links a turtle’s flightless trait to perseverance, while a crowd and painter échange reveal work ethics and salaries.
J S Klein recounts Catherine of Anhalt Zerbst known as Madame La Ressource who married Peter III in 1745 and rose to czarina in 1762. Despite harsh treatment, she ruled, crushed rebellions, and enriched lovers while peasants suffered. she died in 1796. Her portrait features on a Russian anniversary medal.
In Tampa June 22 Ruesga a Mexican resident keeps a bird that predicts rain. The Mexican runner bird caws before the rain and warns him to lower windows. He says the bird’s bones ache in damp weather and yet he enjoys sleep even on rainy nights.
In Memphis on June 22 a municipal bureau reports a shift from traditional black cooks to streamlined servants. It notes that heroic figures of the past cannot fit the compact kitchens of many bungalows and apartments, highlighting a changing urban labor scene.
A humorous exchange recounts a Sunday School teacher and a youngster who asks about a biblical line. The youngster quips about the instalment collector, reflecting a lighthearted reflection on faith and debt.
Advertisement notes a dental powder named Pesteeth that tightens plates and provides no gummy taste. It promises comfort for denture wearers and mentions availability from druggists in three sizes.
Jo an Castle back from Bermuda to finish film contract and marry Court ney Burr. Studio billing tricks and contract quirks at play with Hepburn and March names, plus club prices and industry chatter from New York’s Broadway scene.
Reports note Cackles O Neill slugging incident with a purse snatch attempt that ended as the assailant fled when a crowd formed. A Rockette misstep at Radio City triggers staff meeting while theater rumor mill covers Mary Kirk Brown ex husband Martin and Dawson relation, plus Gable Lombard lawsuit chatter.
A scribbler notes whispers about theater insiders and pretenders. Jerry White once stage managed May Wine and Jeannette Bradley at Rivier, while Connie Crowell of Idiot's Delight is said to be an Oklahoma oil heiress. Ken Murray and Florence Heller are reportedly applying for marriage licenses. Nat Brandwynne opens at a posh Essex House casino on June 25. Peggy Vestoff from Any- closes the tease.
The column riffs on champagne season in town spots during the Queen Mary visit and mocks critics. It notes late night air shows on WNEW and casual talk of reefer smokers, with a dig at Ruth's health and a casual nod to Henry Burbig's bankruptcy discharge.
In Halstad Minnesota on June 22 the Stork Club for new fathers gathers at a hall to hear speeches, share refreshments and present a club symbol a fine baby cartilage to new dads.
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