Market summary shows mixed stocks and steady dividends
Wall Street edges higher on favorable dividends as traders take a long weekend. American Telephone drops after a public service rate order. several steel and consumer issues show minor moves while bonds and commodities rise modestly. Hog prices stay nominal with little activity and holdovers around 500 head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steels
Cimatus
Im Nll
Wall Street
U. 8S. Steel
Republic Steel
Bethlehem
Gulf States Steel
General Motors
Chrysler
Deere
Warner Bros
Montgomery Ward
U. S. Industrial Alcohol
Schenley
American Crystal Sugar
Motor Products
Monsanto Chemical
Anaconda
Consolidated Edison
North American
Douglas Aircraft
Santa Fe
N. Y. Central
Union Pacific
Westinghouse
American Can
DuPont, VA. &. Smelting
Kennecott
Cerro de Pasco
Remington Rand
American Telephone
Public Service Commission
New York
Markets at a Glance New York June 27
Stocks irregular with telephone declines while steels hold steady. Bonds firm as Polish issue steadier. Foreign exchanges show strength with French francs near highs since March. Cotton and sugar close steady. coffee closed. Chicago futures: wheat down. corn irregular amid dry weather. cattle and hogs nominally steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Cotton futures close steady with modest gains
In New Orleans on June 27 the cotton market closed steady with net advances of 4 to 5 points. Trading showed slight gains across the main futures, with Oct and Dec contracts near 12.32 and 11.66 respectively and Jan around 11.63.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C
New Orleans
Liverpool Cotton Prices Reported in Moderate Trade
Liverpool June 27 7000 bales of cotton sold with no American shipments. Spot business steady with prices up three points. Quotations listed for American grades from strict good middling 7.91 to strict low middling 6.61. Futures closed very steady with July at 6.67 and later months near 6.17 to 6.29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Wheat Futures Market Snapshot
The Chicago wheat futures page shows minor fluctuations with quotes around June and July contracts. Prices hover near 94 percent to 95 percent levels, with small variations noted across contract months.
Potatoes Market Report Shows Mixed US Shipments
Chicago notes June 27 8 Department of Agriculture report shows US potato shipments totaling 687 with slight weakness and moderate supplies. Prices quoted include US No 1 3.25 partly graded, US No 2 2.25, Oklahoma bliss category 8.00 per cwt with some decay and heating noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghicago
Oklahoma Bliss
Poultry and Poultry Products Market Quotes Chicago
Chicago live poultry and poultry products quotes list prices for hens roosters turkeys ducks geese and broilers with weights and price ranges. Includes leghorn Plymouth Rock white rock colored and broilers with figures per 5 or 10 pounds and per bird benchmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Leghorn
Plymouth Rock Springs
White Rock
Plymouth Rock
Plymouth
Roosters
Leghorn Roosters
Chicago Butter Prices Hold Steady In Early Market
Butter prices listed in Chicago show 20 312 unsettled and 18 395 easy with no change. Grain and storage terms appear alongside grade descriptors such as local 20 34 and fresh graded firsts local 20 1-2, cars 21, reflecting mixed quotes and packed storage terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cattle and sheep market report from Chicago currency notes
CHICAGO June 27 U S Dept Agr cattle classed as grain fed steers yearlings 25 to 40 high er medium weight and weighty steers valued up to 7 50 others 25 to 50 lower stockers and feeders 90 off fed heifers 15d but grassy kinds uneven 25 75 over strict good to fat 26 lower lower fat offerings and cutters 50 off bulls 25 lower dealers strong to 25 higher. Sheep price advances then weak to 25 lower native springs week 12 10 for fat and declines into close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. S
Moulton Personalities Attend Conferences and Visits
Local education official Nathaniel Almon returns from a Tuscaloosa educational conference. Dr J C Moore and G A Atwood visit from Mt Hope. Mrs Claude Craig of New York attends her brother in law's funeral, plans to return soon. H P Smith and daughter Beuns and Eva Jackson of Mt Hope visit. Dr T Hodgins of Birmingham visits his brother Clark Hodgins. Cotton blooms display statewide with early bloomers Beene and Reeves noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Almon
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
J. C. Moore
G. A. Atwood
Mt. Hope
Claude Craig
New York City
Moulton
H. P. Smith
Beuns
Eva Jackson
T. Hodgins
Birmingham
Os Southern Railway Company
Clark Hodgins
George Beene
J. E. Reeves
Beene
Grant Fights Way to Quarter Finals at Wimbledon
Bryan M. Grant defeats Vivian McGrath 6 3 6 4 6 0 to reach the Wimbledon quarter finals joining Don Budge and Wilmer Allison. Helen Jacobs advances to the women’s singles last eight by beating Countess De La Valdene 6 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbledon
Eng
Atom
Bryan M
Bitsy
Don Budge
Wilmer Allison
Helen Jacobs
United States
Countess de la Valdene
Lili de Alvarez
France
Spain
Lehman Silent On Future Plans At Democratic Convention
At Philadelphia’s Democratic gathering Governor Herbert H. Lehman faced questions about a 1936 run as he seconded President Roosevelt’s nomination. Delegates surged to aisles in a springlike surge with chants and placards praising Lehman and urging his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Herbert H. Lehman
Roosevelt
New York
Lehman
Old Yardstick Found in Wrecked Lawrence County Courthouse
In the Lawrence county courthouse wrecking at Moulton Alabama a copper yardstick dating over a century old was found under a judge's office. A local citizen who owned it said he was offered $25 for the artifact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Ala
Lawrence County
Loomis Home Burglarized. Jewelry Loot Recovered Likely
Officers investigated a burglary at the J. A. Loomis residence on Second Street West Friday night. Intruders took jewelry including a watch wedding ring several other rings a pistol and miscellaneous pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Loomis
Second Street
West
Sailors Ordered Back From Shore Leave at Tsingtao
United States Naval authorities recall American sailors on shore leave at Tsingtao to return to their ship after a Japanese demonstration sparked concerns of international complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
United States
Tsingtao
Garner Delays Nomination Day With Early Morning Strolls
John Nance Garner rose an hour late for a day centered on accepting renomination talks. He planned to attend Roosevelt’s arrival and ceremonies at Franklin Field, then walked Broad Street with friendly greetings, breakfast routine noted, while a policeman kept watch outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nance Garner
Garner
Roosevelt
Franklin Field
Gartner
Washington
Broad Street
Curious World Potion and Invisible Contact Lenses
The piece notes thin invisible contact lenses invented over a century ago by Sir John Herschel, one hundredth of an inch thick and unseen during use. It then asks a math riddle about millionaire growth by earning one cent daily and doubling pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Herschel
William Herschel
Long’s New Orleans vice committee disbands after assignment
Baton Rouge June 27. Huey Long’s legislative vice committee, formed in 1934 to expose graft and vice payoffs in New Orleans, says it has finished its work and asks to be discharged. The panel, used to bolster Long’s election campaign and his control of the city, operated behind guarded doors with press exclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Huey Long
Legislative
New Orleans
Louisiana
Long
Ota T. Semmes Walmsley
Horse Show Dazzles Crowds At Benson Field
A large crowd enjoyed a successful Benson Field horse show with multiple classes and ties. Winners included Don Juan and Millions in the Air in top divisions, while O H Hathcoat claimed several ribbons on Alabama Peavine and Mr Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson Field
Don Juan
J. T. Flagg
O. H. Hathcoat
Dr. Andersen
Alabama
Paul Raines
Pat
Allen Young
Allen
W. J. Baucom
Marie Ann McDonald
Florence
Elizabeth Gilbert
J. 8. Crawford
Estil Springs
Tenn
Dr. W
Hewett
Albertville
Katherine Crawford
Max Luther
D. H. Brock
Shirley Temple
W. H. Anderson
Mary G. Crawford
W. G. Hewett
Nell Luther
Mary Ann McDonald
J. Crawford
Dr. Hewett
Denmark
Mary Brower
Birmingham
Radio
Catherine Crawford
Prances Cocke
Duke Echols
Bob
E. E. Eggert
Bowling Green
Garner Pride
Council Eliot
B. P. Wallace
Seybourn Lynne
Marjorie Phinizy
Susan Bibb
Mary Sue Hardin
Wild acclaim peaks at night meet for Roosevelt nomination
Berry of Arkansas notes first of 20 years with no roll call. The era of simple majority nominating votes emerges after 104 years though unanimity prevails. Delegates applaud Roosevelt while Lehman earns cheers. Mack places Roosevelt in nomination amid a long convention day. Parade honors the president with hundreds of pictures raised aloft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Liberty League
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Coolidge
John F. Mack
Mr. Roosevelt
Storm Warning Issued For Texas Coast Near Corpus Christi
The Weather Bureau issued a hurricane warning from Corpus Christi to Matagorda Bay with NE warnings to Galveston. An disturbance east of Corpus Christi rapidly developed and is expected to move inland north of Corpus Christi within hours, likely bringing hurricane force winds to a small area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
United States Weather Bureau
Texas
Corpus Christi
Matagorda Bay
Galveston
Prohibition Candidate Says He Will Attack Landon in Campaign
Chicago June 27 D Leigh Colvin the Prohibition party nominee for president declares he will attack Alf Landon and President Roosevelt in the fall campaign Colvin calls Kansas the premier dry state now wet under Landon administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
D. Leigh Colvin
Prohibition Party
Alf M. Landon
Roosevelt
Colvin
Vy. Landon
Landon
Santa Barbara eyed as Roosevelt campaign HQ in September
The Examiner reports Santa Barbara may become the campaign headquarters for President Roosevelt in September. The coastal city, about 90 miles south of Los Angeles, is being discussed as the site of the "Summer White House."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
The
Examiner
Santa Barbara
Calif
Roosevelt
Channel City
White House
Mail carriers to skip homes with vicious dogs in heat
Salt Lake City June 27 The mail carriers union met after several postmen were bitten during a string of hot days when temperatures reached 99 degrees They urged Postmaster I A Smoot to suspend deliveries to homes guarded by vicious canines to stay safe in the heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Union
I. A. Smoot
Meighan Improves After Illness at Long Island Home
Thomas Meighan the 57 year old motion picture actor has been seriously ill at his Long Island home and is described by household members as much improved today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas Meighan
Long Island
Services Held for Mrs Harriet Nelson
Athens Alabama June 27 funeral services were held for Mrs Harriet Nelson 92 widow of Lewis Nelson who died at her Cartwright home west of Athens She was a pioneer resident daughter of Reverend Dawson Phelps a noted Methodist minister Survivors include three sons W H J D Marvin Nelson and two daughters Mrs Guy Leonard and Miss Ida Nelson all of the county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Harriet Nelson
Lewis Nelson
Cartwright
Nelson
Dawson Phelps
Marvin Nelson
Guy Leonard
Ida Nelson
Incomplete OCR honors ceremony winners parade
Fragmentary text notes winners wearing colors and riding joggery for honors conferred. Guarded by context, no names or places are legible.
Drought Area Devastates North Dakota Prairie After Long Dry Spell
The drought has transformed fertile counties into a yellow landscape with crops burned or bare. Livestock trucks move through a blighted region as grain dealers warn of disasters, with only a few pockets east and north showing rain. Officials estimate most counties will yield little cash crop, prompting farm migrations and feed shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stateman County
C. P. Conaway
North Dakota Grain Dealers Association
Grand Forks
Red River Valley
John Dinwoodie
State Agriculture Conservation Committee
North Dakota
Pembina
Walsh
Trails
Cass
Ray J. Jordre
Oscar E. Johnson
Johnson
Athens Social Notes Highlight Bridge Parties and Visits
Mrs R M Rawls hosted a bridge afternoon for Mrs Walker McLemore of Memphis with guests including Mrs George C Johnson and Miss Margaret Ross. Prizes went to Mrs Wilson and Miss Sanders. Other gatherings featured Mrs Bruce Nelsons bridge club and visits by Judge and Mrs Horton to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Rawls
Bridge
Walker McLemore
Memphis
Tenn
George C. Johnson
John Wilson
Margaret Ross
M. S. Adams
Bebe Sanders
Bridge Club
Madison Street
Lucy Donnell
High Score Club
Elinor Cartwright
Mesdames Donnell
W. T. McDaniel
Edward Goodrich
W. W. Malone
P. W. Hendricks, Sr
Peebles
H. N. Binford
R. H. Richardson, Jr
R. B. Patton
Janie
Zella Russell
Jamnita Stewart
Noel Stewart
Bob Barrie
Honolulu
H. T
Shanghai
China
FDR to Breakfast with His Mother
Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt planned a Philadelphia trip to hear her son, President Franklin D Roosevelt, accept renomination at Franklin Field. She would return to Hyde Park to serve his favorite breakfast dishes the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sara Delano Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Franklin Field
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Births, church notices and local society in Decatur diary
Decatur's Diary lists birth of George Wendel Sims at Baugh's Infirmary June 26 to Mr and Mrs George D Sims Town Creek. Several church services and missions scheduled. civic and social notes include visits, a horse show, a funeral, a marriage license, tonsil operations, and a fish supper hosted by E Lecureux of the Tennessee Valley Construction Company in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Sims
Town Creek
Baugh's Infirmary
George Wendel
Tennessee Valley Construction Company Organization of
Athens
Athens Cafe
E. Lecureux
Hartselle Residents Welcome Visiting Relatives
Mrs George Randolph and George Jr of Birmingham visit relatives in Hartselle. Others include Mrs William Huie visiting her mother Mrs Josie Puckett, Miss Lillie Mae Hogan from Nashville on vacation, and families hosting guests from New York City Birmingham and New Orleans among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Randolph
George, Jr
Birmingh
William Huie
Biham
Josie Puckett
Charles Cooper Dorsett
Birmingham
F. E. Pence
Edna Stovall
Helena, Ark
M. G. West
R. C. Gibson
Danville
Route 1
Simon Praytor
Sandy Morrow
Winter Haven
Florida
Mathew Wiggins
Claude Bennett
Hartselle
Lillie Mae Hogan
Nashville
Moulton
Jim
Gibson
Earl Bennett
Dorothy and
Jacok
Arnestine Hardin
Billy
Richard Buettner
Cullman
Carl Francis
Ruth Bishop
Attalla
Altoona
Walter Poole
Benevolent Hospital
Mary Nelle Groover
Gordon Groover
Hoyt Groover
Marvin Rowe
Arthur Stephenson
Frank Cooper
Opelika
Charlie Thomas
Ashby
Joe Caldwell
Asherton
Texas
George Butler Jackson
New Orleans
A. E. Jackson
R. L. Benson
Sonny
Betty Joe
Father crawls drain to view Dionne quintuplets at hospital
Oliva Dionne, barred from Dafoe Hospital due to measles in the family, crawled through a drainpipe to glimpse his 25 month old quintuplets behind a high fence. Police sealed the pipe after he left. Doctors said the family might be allowed in tomorrow if infection danger passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callander
Ont
Oliva Dionne
Dafoe
Dionne
A. R. Dafoe
Alabama to Run Federal Liquor Stamp Sales This Year
The Alabama Journal reports that a widespread rumor of a federal clamp down on liquor sales in Alabama after June 30 is dispelled by deputy collector E H Stutts who says federal retail liquor and beer stamps will continue to be sold in Alabama this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Journal
Alabama
E.H. Stutts
Internal Revenue
Alf Padgham Wins Open Championship Title
Alf Padgham, the tall British professional, won the open golf championship at Hoylake with a 287 total. Henry Cotton, former titleholder and favorite, faltered late and finished with 289.
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Wheat Futures
Moulton Personals
Grant
NEA Service, Inc
United Cengland
Ireland
N. O
Meighan
Myra North
Court OF the
Hyster
Idevries
Rohatep
Maeanwhile
Sir Edmond
BY Thompson
Coll
Drouth
Fdr
Decatur’s
H. D. Barnum
State Highway Commission
Huntsville
Shelby Fletcher
St. John’s Episcopal Church
St. John’s
Peter M. Dennis
St. Timothy's Episcopal Mission
St. Peter's Episcopal Mission
Ruby
Elizabeth Best
Louise Argend
International Convention of the Church of God
Andersen
Ind
Verda Huitt
Wilson Dam
Barnie Bland
F. D. Peebles
O. A. Miller
Fairfield
S. R. Garrison
Joe Wheeler
Robert Garrison
W. W. Lynn
Morgan County
F. F. Tidwell
Dawson Lile
W. K. Loyd
Tennessee
Elmer Loyd
J. H. Donelly
Corinth
Ethel Kilgoré
Jackson Street
Harry Higdon
J. C. Penney
Centrall Baptist Church
C. Whitlow
Trinity Route 1
J. D. Bush
Lucien
Riverton, Ala
G. W. Moore
Thomas J. Halbrooks
Decatur
James E
Walther
Central Methodist Church
Ira F. Hawkins
W. F. Frazier
Sinclair Oil Co
Wilson Sts
Frazier
Miller Herren
W. G. Patterson
Pat Kimbrough
S. J. Crawford
Crawford Stables
G. van Arman
S. Swartz
P. Philip
Midwest
John Grantland McBride
Evelyn Poindexter Giles
Little Billy
Ruby Walker
Baugh’'s Infirmary
Dad
Alf Padgham
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