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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1937

Page

7

Ford Police Head Called Before Grand Jury On Riot

The head of Ford Motor Company service and an assistant were summoned to testify before a one man grand jury in Detroit investigating a riot outside the Rouge plant on May 26. The union, aiming to organize 9,300 workers, circulated a Ford edition of its newspaper near the plant as Dearborn police blocked some passes.

Detroit Ford Motor Company Service Department Rouge Harry H. Bennett Ford Everett Moore William E. Dowling Wayne Courty Bennett Common Pleas Ralph W. Liddy United Automobile Workers of America United Automobile Workers Dearborn Mammoth

Budge Faces French Star in All England Tennis

Wimbledon June 24 Don Budge met French No 3 Christian Boussus in the All England Championships after a strong 6-2 6-2 6-2 victory over England’s George Hughes. Other Americans, Bitsy Grant, Gene Mako and Franklin Parker, faced English opponents E. R. Avery F. H. D. Wilde and M. D. Deloford.

Wimbledon Eng Don Budge Christian Boussus Budge England George Patrick Hughes Bryan Bitsy) Grant E. R. Avery Gene Mako F. H. D. Wilde Franklin Parker M. D. Deloford

Coughlin Future as Detroit Archdiocese Rises in Mooney Era

Detroit readies for Archbishop Edward Mooney's August 3 installation as archbishop, with Father Coughlin facing likely shift from political commentator to parish priest. Clergy expect Mooney to diplomatically steer Coughlin’s radio into non political topics while maintaining church unity.

Father Coughlin Detroit Jack Vincent Central Press Royal Oak Mich Edward Mooney Rochester Charles £. Coughlin Archbishop Mooney Michigan Coughlin Michael EB. Gallagher National Union For Social Justice Roosevelt Mooney Gallagher Arc

Pattern 4245-a frock for summer sewing

Anne Adams promotes Pattern 4245 a summer sewing frock with puffed sleeves and panel effects. The pattern fits misses sizes 12 to 20, requires 3 3/4 yards of 39 inch fabric for size 16, and includes illustrated instructions. Send 15 cents, size name address and style number to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department 17Th St New York

Decline in Farm Population Signals Shifting Rural Trends

Washington reports that agriculture economists note a traditional prosperity pattern showing a farm population drop of about 80,000 since January 1. The 1930s era shifts include more farm residents moving to cities while births fell, deaths rose, and drought hit prairie states, with a net rural population decline despite overall population growth.

Washington Agriculture Department Ureban Prairie States Anid

Mobile Climbs to Top in Le League

Mobile Shippers take lead in Southeastern League with a 7-3 win over Meridian. Selma loses to Jackson 5-2 at home, while Pensacola defeats Montgomery 6-5 as Roy Decker starts on the mound. Meridian had nine hits but no runs.

Mobile Associated Press Mobile Shippers Selma Leafs Meridian Shippers Selma Jackson Montgomery Pensacola Roy Decker Bombers Fitters

Pope Pius to continue summer audiences despite rumor

Vatican officials confirmed Pope Pius will hold regular audiences this summer, countering a Rome newspaper report that his schedule would be suspended. The denial keeps the pontiff accessible to worshippers during the vacation period.

Vatican City Pius Rome

Seats Provided for New Mission at Southside Fourth Ave

Additional seats have been provided at the Southside Mission on Fourth avenue and benches for all. Special evangelistic services are set for Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock with Rev. I W Myers, pastor of the Southside Baptist church, delivering the sermon.

Southside Fourth Avenue I. W. Myers Southside Baptist Church

Accident disperses picket line doctor’s accidental cure

Dr. R Gordon Brain a psychiatrist, not by study, found an effective way to disperse a picket line after dropping a bottle of ammonia near a candy shop in Flint Michigan. The fumes spread to the shop driving out clerks temporarily.

Flint, Mich R. Gordon Brain

WPA Purge Is Continued As Relief Funds Move Ahead

Washington reports Harry Hopkins sets WPA to trim rolls to 1,655,477 by July 15 with $1.5 billion in relief for the next year. Reductions come from not replacing jobs and eliminating ineligible lists as Congress debates relief bills and budgeting.

Washington Harry Hopkins Congress Works Progress Administration Hopkins House Senate

Getting Perfect Confidence with Fasteeth Teeth Powder

False teeth stay tighter longer with this delightful powder. No pasty taste or residue. Boosts confidence all day. Available from your druggist at three sizes.

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