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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1932
Page
1
A vintage road safety column urges constant vigilance for drivers. It outlines four rules: stay focused, be alert between intersections, slow down at corners, and watch open roads. It warns about pedestrians, child safety, and maintaining proper gear and margin on highways.
Dr. A. J. Perolio of the Decatur Kiwanis club departs tonight for Detroit Michigan to attend the International Kiwanis convention. Mrs. Perolio plans visits in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa next week. he is the sole Decatur delegate this year.
Newton Kansas resident Floreine Rankin suffered a fractured skull in an automobile crash. She is hospitalized in Wichita Kansas and is a niece of Marvin Rankin and Mrs Lamar Penney, with many local friends pained by the news.
L. C. Timberlake of Stevenson will arrive today for a brief visit with his brother Cecil Timberlake.
Luther Gooden 35 was killed by a shotgun in Elk Mont area. Tommy Freeman 20 and another man, both jailed, deny guilt. Coroner’s jury says ambush murder. Preliminary hearing set for July 11 in Limestone Court Athens. Gooden leaves a wife and five children.
The last Alabama delegates depart for Chicago ahead of the convention with several traveling separately. Judge William C. Fitts and A. Lynne reach the city, while John W. Jones and John Snodgrass head in tonight. Alabama is solid behind Roosevelt with debate on prohibition and the two thirds rule. The delegation plans a Sunday caucus at the Morrison hotel.
The Westminster organ recital and hymn appreciation featureSunday night at 7 30 p m at Westminster Presbyterian church James McClendon of the Athens Young Peoples Conference will play organ numbers and hymns He recently finished high school and studies with Jesse Walker of Birmingham The program includes Prelude and Fuge in E minor All Hail the Power Son of My Soul Thou Saviour Dear Abide With Me O Jesus Thou Art Standing and other pieces
The Decatur Kiwanis club will hold its regular meeting Monday evening at seven at Hotel Lyons. This session marks the annual Zero Hour with clubs across the United States and Canada. about ninety thousand Kiwanians are expected to participate simultaneously. There is no Thursday meeting next week, Monday replaces it.
The third annual Young People's Conference for North Alabama in Athens shows rising interest despite lower attendance. Enrollment stands at fifty with a full instructor corps and a conference sermon by Dr. J. R. Crawford at First Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. James McClendon of Birmingham leads the music. The program continues through Monday evening.
W. W. Fussell, Decatur resident, appointed by the state banking department as liquidating agent of the Alabama Trust and Savings Company in Florence. The action was announced in January.
Henry Lewis stands trial in Morgan County Circuit Court for the death of Elsie Whitfield. Whitfield died after being shot on Lewis porch, with authorities arriving soon after. State prosecution by Wade Wright and defense by J N Powell noted. A prior trial the day before ended in a manslaughter conviction for Gladys Jackson, a Black woman.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy weather with occasional local thundershowers across the central east gulf states. Warmer conditions are expected overall with periods of sun and cloud.
Sellers gathered for the final day of the Decatur curb market, reporting unusually good sales as weather favors garden and truck crops. Planters expect more produce on the market in the warmer dry spell.
Heavy rainfall shortly after noon floods Lee Street area. Kiddies in bathing suits wade in water in streets as damage is estimated at press time.
White man William White received a 15 year sentence for robbing Sam Stout on June 17. Two Black defendants, Jorth ern and Erick Davis, were sentenced to 15 and 10 years respectively. Stout testified, was left destitute, and officers quickly nabbed two of the trio after the crime.
Willie Pletcher pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle with improper rights before Judge W. T. Lowe in county court. A fine of ten dollars plus costs was assessed. The case arose during a state highway patrols visit.
Pastor Vance A. Gordon of Willoughby and Westside churches returns from the Athens young people's conference where he taught. He will resume duties and fill his pulpits at the usual hours.
James M. Neill of Huntsville will conduct a church campaign for the Nineteenth Avenue Church of Christ during the first week in July. He will preach on opening day Sunday at the Delite Theatre.
The Alabama department 500 short of its 1932 quota conducts a special drive for members this week. Every Legionnaire should secure at least one new member to hit the goal before the Gadsden convention next month.
Prof George T Woodruff elected by Morgan county to serve a three year term will assume the role July 1 succeeding E L Hays He has taught in rural schools for years including Ryan s Cross Roads Parkville and other county sites He a Florence State Teachers Normal and University of Alabama graduate and will reside at 507 Prospect Drive Decatur with wife and child The new term faces tight finances as salaries must be funded by state aid or other measures
The June meeting of St. Pauls Ladies Aid was held at Mrs. G Norwood's Grant Street home with Mrs. C O Hauk presiding. Three visitors attended as members discussed Lars resolutions from the Missouri Synod convention in Milwaukee and planned the next gathering in Cullman. A social hour with refreshments followed.
The sale at the late Mrs Mary Shepard residence 802 Sherman Street Decatur continues next Monday and Tuesday. It is run by the Martha and Mary Guild of St. John’s Episcopal Church and attracts many collectors of old home items.
There was no rainfall during the 24 hour period ending at seven o'clock this morning. No precipitation was observed in the area according to official weather records.
A round robin by anti-Roosevelt factions forms to oppose abandoning the two-thirds majority at the upcoming convention. Newton D. Baker and others pledge not to back any candidate unless they win two-thirds of the vote, while Senator Walsh questions timing and Alfred E. Smith attacks the effort as risky for the party.
In Washington conferees from the house and senate tried to harmonize their relief proposals amid presidential criticism that resembled a veto threat. Talks extended toward the end of next week as the President urged removal of a $500 million bond plan he said would unbalance the budget.
A federal inquiry found the slaying of Tom McCombs by agent W L Hutto during a raid justifiable homicide. McCombs died after a struggle in which his brother John was involved and an exchange of gunfire occurred near New Orleans.
The circuit court reports progress this week yet many cases remain on dockets. Prisoners continue to be held in Morgan county jail and in Madison county jail while docketed cases are disposed over the week. Court sessions close in the evening.
Chicago delegates wrestle over a repeal plank as wets and drys clash. Roosevelt aligned committee drafts a concise platform behind closed doors seeking a submission to states, focusing on repeal of the amendment.
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt, appearing confident, prepared to depart for Hyde Park after thanking about 40 Chicago movement leaders by telephone. The conference heard words of greeting from each conferee, but no final decision was announced on a trip to the Chicago convention.
L. A. Cortner announces plans for a subscription dance on July 2 at the Chamber of Commerce hall. Doc Banks' orchestra will furnish music for the event.
A special meeting of the board of stewards of the Ninth Street Methodist Church will be held tonight at the church. Dr. chairman announced today that all members are urged to be present.
The St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Athens announces the 5th Sunday after Trinity service on June 26 with Rector Rev. Peter M. Dennis. Church school at 9:30, evening prayers at 4 or 8 o'clock and preaching by B.A. at the evening service. You are welcome.
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