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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1931
Page
1
Ninety federal prohibition agents raided 20 speak easies and cordial shops in New York to arrest 32 men on liquor violations. Trucks continued delivering liquor, hampering records as raids began after theater closings. Raids extended from Greenwich Village to the Bronx.
The community learns of the death of Mrs Sallie McCutcheon 73 of Decatur formerly of Decatur. She died Monday night in Birmingham. Funeral services will be July 1 at 10 am from her residence 1122 4th Avenue South Decatur with Rev J H Hill officiating. Interment in City Cemetery Priest directing. Survived by two daughters Lula McCutcheon Decatur and Mrs J L Herring Birmingham and two grandchildren. Pallbearers named W C Sanders A C Dillehay B B Cavner J B Grooms Frank Donahue and M A Leopard.
Norris Green in charge of the Birmingham Post No. 1 American Legion drum and bugle corps says a July Fourth parade through Decatur is unlikely. The group aims to reach Athens by 10:30, with a brief Cullman stop, leaving little time for Hartselle or Decatur visits.
New York June 30 OCotton futures opened steady with July at 9.83 cents per pound and unused contracts for October 10.20, December 10.44, January 10.59, March 10.75, and May 10.94.
A Houston report claims an estate linked to William Buchanan, cousin of President James Buchanan, amounts to 850 million dollars and will be divided among heirs. Four Decatur families named in the line of heirs expect a share though details and even the existence of the estate remain disputed.
Agronomist J C Lowery of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute reports that fall planted hairy vetch and Austrian winter peas produced nitrogen valued at $587,050 in spring 1931, with similar gains projected for 1931 planting. He notes legumes also build humus and cut fertilizer costs. The decade 1919 1930 yielded $2 123 050 in nitrogen value.
W. A. Curry of Memphis Tennessee arrived Monday afternoon and today began auditing the records of the Decatur school system. Several days will be required to complete the audit.
Two dog heads sent to the Tennessee Valley Laboratory from Courtland proved negative in examinations to determine if the dogs were suffering from rabies.
Morgan county probate office reports June 1931 issued 13 white and 10 negro marriage licenses, vs 17 white and eight negro in June 1930. June normally sees peak marriages, but 1931 shows a shift as residents delay in Cupid’s timing.
Following the Athens youth conference two young men offered themselves for the ministry and five young women volunteered as missionaries for foreign fields.
County health officer Dr. H. McRee visited Ryan's Cross Roads on department business to conduct a local conditions investigation today. The official work focuses on health conditions in the area and related public welfare.
Al Capone appears before Judge Wilk in Chicago pleading guilty to tax evasion on his 1 million dollar income and to directing a liquor trafficking operation that grossed 200 million over ten years. The case, tied to Capone’s long reign, faces further proceedings with continued public attention.
Fairbanks Alaska June 30 The FHIERS pilots Wiley Post and Harold Gatty push toward Edmondton Alberta completing a 15000 mile circumnavigation. They paused briefly after a 2500 mile leg from Khabarovsk Siberia across the North Pacific to Solomon Alaska and a 500 mile hop to Fairbanks. Gatty tended an injured arm from a propeller strike as Post pressed on toward the final Canadian leg.
Revs E N Hart dean of the young people's meeting in Athens says plans are already formed for a bigger and better conference next year following the success of this year's event. The dean notes strong interest among young participants and leaders as preparations begin.
H D Barnum highway engineer oversees improved asphalt link between Hartselle and Cullman. Shoulder work and maintenance under his jurisdiction show a strong record since taking charge.
Mrs. H T Gill announced a meeting of the Benevolent Society Hospital members and the board on Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock. The session will be held at the hospital and all members are urged to attend by society officers.
Twelve sellers at the Decatur curb market today received 61.00 for fresh farm produce brought here for Decatur consumers. A good variety of farm goods was offered and a large number of sellers were present for the morning sale.
John Bean of east Hart Selle told the Decatur curb market this morning that his crops do not need rainfall. He acknowledged rain fell in his area yesterday but said crops and gardens there did not require it.
A slip of steel cost him an eye yet propelled his aviation career. Wiley Post, famed for his solo circumnavigation feats, becomes a symbol of daring as the third one eyed pilot to brave the Atlantic.
Washington reports two points raised by one nation need clarification before process for a wartime debt moratorium can start. France objects to unresolved issues while the United States remains firm on Hoover's principle. Key disagreements center on unconditional reparations as Paris talks continue.
The Kiwanis club plans its weekly gathering at the YMCA during the noon hour. This will be the first meeting held at this venue after four meetings away.
Alabama crops suffered from a hot dry week with only King Cotton showing resilience. Early corn and hay suffer most as ground hardens, while cotton remains healthy and root systems develop. Weevil infestations rise in southeast counties though heat may curb them. grazing dwindles as pastures dry. Watermelons and cantaloupes move to market, with some cantaloupe kept for home use. Local fruits ripen and are sold locally.
New York June 30 Wiley Post a tool dresser in Oklahoma oil fields loses an eye from a steel sliver yet uses 1600 in compensation to buy an old Jenny plane. After brief instruction he becomes an expert pilot, initially flying for F C Hall before a foggy crash ends with a ploughed-field turnover.
The AP reports June heat wave claiming many lives with more than 250 deaths nationwide in 24 hours and over 50 in Chicago. Central states bear the worst impact while the coasts enjoy milder conditions. Relentless heat continues into the eighth day with little relief expected tomorrow.
Funeral services were held at Pleasant Grove church for Mrs. James A Montgomery who died at 5 45 PM after an apoplexy attack at age 67. Survived by husband Rampage J T and several siblings, with interment at Montgomery cemetery in the Moulton area. The death came as a deep loss to the local community.
In Montgomery on June 30 advocates of a Muscle Shoals commission closed avenues of reconsideration by tabling Senator Walker of Lamestone’s motion to recall the resolution from the house. The issue sparked a bitter fight in both houses before passage and the measure faced amendments in the station debate.
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