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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1937
Page
2
Windsor observes his birthday in Vienna with a quiet party staged by his bride, the former Mrs Wallig Warfield, after he abdicated the throne. The duchess, turning 41 on June 19, bought gifts for him including feather goods etchings and ties during a shopping trip in a well dressed Baltiomore stranger recalled old times.
A brief society item notes the 48th birthday of the Duke of Windsor. Last year coverage highlighted Edward VIII, with photos and trooping honors. This year the line sits low in the social column as Windsor and Wallis Warfield continue a honeymoon in Austria.
U S Steel and other bellwethers faded after an early advance as overall sentiment weakened. Notable movers included Bethlehem and General Motors while Western Union tumbled to a 1037 low amid concerns on rising costs. volume ran about 550000 shares.
Markets at a glance show firm stocks and steady foreign exchange in New York with improved oils and very steady cotton amid weevil complaints. In Chicago Wheat rose as a Canadian dust buyer and shorts showed strong activity, lifting prices to as high as 11.75 a bushel.
New Orleans cotton market closed steady with spot cotton up 23 points. Prices listed for low middling 11.10 cents, middling 12.60, good middling 13.15. Receipts 581 bales, stock 317,905.
In Liverpool on June 23 cotton trading showed 3,000 bales offered including 100 bales for dealer Spot demand. Moderate activity noted with quotations easing slightly as buyers remained cautious in a subdued market.
Prices listed for American and strict mid and low categories show small gains and steady levels. Futures settled near session lows with July at 6.60, October 6.74, December 6.73, January 6.74, March 6.77, and May 6.80.
Poultry prices listed for live stock show hen weights steady to firm with various breeds and sizes noted. Turkeys ducks and geese priced, including leghorns Plymouth Rock white rock and colored varieties with specific weight ranges and price points.
Butter prices hold at 21 624 unsettled with no changes specified. Eggs trading at 15 200 with steady prices and no change noted.
Potatoes in Chicago show steady movement with 107 on track 304 total U S shipments 1 070. Best stock remains steady with moderate supplies and slow demand. Notable prices include Bliss Triumphs 1 85 1 2 Oklahoma U S No 1 1 45 1 65 and U S Commercial car 1 30.
U S Dept of Agriculture notes cattle hogs and sheep sales in Chicago. Hogs 12 000 head, top 11.75, bulk 11.40 11.70. cattle 8 000 with calves 1 500, bulls up to 9 - 14 etc. sheep 11 000 head including 7 300 direct lambs and yearlings, natives steady to weak with top 12.25 for strictly choice small lots.
New Orleans reports cotton futures rising sharply on June 23 with gains of 17 to 22 points amid solid demand. July finished at 12.13, October 12.35, December 12.39, January 12.42, and May 12.54 as market activity reflected improved sentiment and concerns over European politics and pests.
Midweek revival services planned at Southside Baptist on account of ongoing revival at Ninth Street Methodist. Regular worship schedule to resume Sunday. Local notices also mention church activities, community visits, and upcoming social events across Decatur and nearby areas.
Large steel towns like Johnstown Youngstown and Chicago area face wage stoppages as Inland Steel and Cambria shut plants under martial law. 25000 Youngstown workers have had no pay since May 26 while 13 000 Inland Steel workers await future funds. Troops reach 4500 in Mahoning Valley and five militiamen guard each mill entrance as authorities arrest numerous suspects. C I O leaders complain of mass arrests and push to disarm pickets while injunctions limit plant activity and train movement under court orders.
Morgan County Home Demonstration Club met June 21 at Mrs. Millard Compton’s home with Mrs. E. D. Johnston presiding. Bible verses, a reading by Faye Compton, plans for a Wilson Dam trip, a rally menu organized by Ebien Rowe, and a talk on flower arrangements and canning were featured. Dresses entered for the rally included Myrtle Riley, Maggie Grubbs and Gladys Compton. Refreshments were served.
Two senate finance committee members attend a Washington hearing on tax evasion. At left Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi chairs the committee and at right is Senator Arthur H. Vandenburg of Michigan. Central areas.
Tuscaloosa suffered two fires injuring Mattress Factory and Dinty’s Diner near the University Campus with losses around $4,000 unofficially. Selma jeweler George Bewig’s wife Ella died aged 64. funeral held today. Montgomery man F M Douglass, 71, died after boiler incident. Cincinnati?
Gov. Davey said a federal mediation board would likely decide within days as troops expanded from Mahoning Valley to the Canton Massillon area to keep order while 2,300 workers remain at Republic Steel Canton. Churches prayed for peace as Cleveland actions on mail interference were anticipated. A United Auto Workers affiliate threatened a holiday if plants reopen.
Birmingham lawyers for the Holland Blow Co and Evans Dunn of Knoxville TVA assistant general counsel J K Brockman of Decatur and Judge James E Horton of Athens act as Authority attorneys. The land is expected for wharfage facilities tied to the malaria control program.
Three of four Alabama sheriffs ordered to break up gambling in their counties replied to Governor Bibb Graves pledging cooperation. They said they raided the cited dives, found no gambling, and issued warnings while awaiting further action. one sheriff did not yet reply, citing claims dives benefited patrons from nearby counties. Also, Hillman Hospital nurses will receive free uniform laundering as Selma reports the death of Mrs. Mattie O Gwy nne, widow of J. S. O Gwy nne, with two sons surviving.
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