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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1936
Page
2
Decatur’s Diary reports Olan Hicks return from a Birmingham hospital after five weeks of treatment. The article lists events including the American Legion post barbecue at Woodall’s, a Chris church reception at 8 pm Friday, and various local visits and notes on residents’ health, travel, and marriages.
Circuit court clerks finished the 165 page transcript of Haywood Patterson's trial. The 75 year sentence for attacking a white woman on a Jackson County freight train in 1931 is on appeal to the state supreme court. Attorneys Leibowitz Fraenkel Chamlee Watts filed the bill of exceptions.
Knoxville Tennessee and Macon Georgia plus Birmingham Alabama report drought stress as counties request state relief. Commissioner J B McLaughlin pegs West Virginia farm losses at 15 million while Tennessee allocates 50 million to weather crisis. Southern farmers beg for rain as milk supplies curtail 2 to 30 percent and pastures waste under heat. Grasshopper infestation adds pressure as rains arrive late for grain in the drought belts.
Military and police forces were mobilized in three Algerian cities after a night of disorder that left one dead and many wounded. The unrest prompted the deployment of troops to restore order and security in affected areas.
A trip to Chattanooga included a Smokie visit with relatives of Mr and Priest. Master George Coggin of Savannah Ga rests at 1713 Sixth Avenue South after tonsil removal. Mrs Earl Foster visits Huntsville relatives. R A Garrisoush transported to Benevolent Society Hospital. Fred Robinson of Priceville and Joe Burns of Decatur Route 2 were in town today.
Advice on saving on medical costs urges consulting a doctor at first sign of illness. Do not self prescribe and bring prescriptions to the drug store for exact filling by registered staff. The ad touts large stock and fair prices to match the doctor's directions.
Investigators report a chilling double homicide at Young James cafe where a man resembling a negro crawled through a window at about 1 a m and killed a mother. son survivor says the assailant later showed a smile to a boy watching from the morgue. The killer is suspected of wearing black grease paint and using a Negro dialect to mislead witnesses.
The Supreme Court handed down rulings from Montgomery on June 30. W. N. Cummings vs Ella Bonner Alexander et al was reversed and remanded. Ex parte State ex rel Atty Gen George vs State writ denied. Foster vs State affirmed. City of Birmingham vs State affirmed.
The Christian Endeavor group met successfully reaching a goal of 20 with 25 attendees including 22 members and 3 visitors. Margie Hanagan led the program on The Meaning of The Lord's Prayer. Next Sunday’s program will feature Mary Corley and Norman Lafty discussing Paul the foreign missionary. The new minister Rev. Mr. Young will assume the pastorate soon.
Deeds for the Laureens Country Club sale were filed in probate court records. The $8 325 transaction was conducted by Norman Harris trustee to W J Duncan Jr who then conveyed to Crescent Heights Inc. Negotiations leading to the sale ended yesterday.
A newspaper note indicates i Men may join the investigation into the flogging band’s rides, with court action possible in August if developments warrant.
Gov McAlister and Institutions Commissioner Pardue pledged to uncover complaints about the Tennessee reform school inmates. Grand jurors reported scars from flogging and river wagon-wheel spokes used as punishment, with food showing cockroaches and flies. Superintendent Choate called for a public statement after talks with the governor.
Miss Frances Sivley entertained Miss Katherine Walker of Birmingham with a BPW picnic at Seneca Springs on Monday afternoon guests arrived at 6 oclock. The hospitality list included Frances Sivley Luke Pryor Kattfine Walker Edward Jer vis Davies Mickey Green Johnny Smithers Annie Laura Sivley Munsey McGlathery Mar Boswell Edward Sivley Johnny Grace Finley Henry Day Hattie Lois Speer Bruce Pettey Sara Peck Weaver Marjorie Russell Dr and Mrs R M McGlathery.
Moulton Alabama June 90 Special The Masons No 7 of Moulton elected new officers for the year at the lodge meeting Warden Master A W Walker Senior Warden J Kirk Howell Junior Warden Amos Spillers Jr Sr Deacon O L July Deacon Nate Almon Treasurer G M Carraway Secretary Claude H Hurst Tyler J K Ayers The lodge claims to be among the oldest in the state.
Confederate pension warrants totaling 2460 arrive at the probate judge's office and will be distributed July 1 to veterans and widows in the Hartselle area by Judge B L Malone. Four warrants listed include 150, 75, 75, and 30 dollars amounts.
Decatur Business and Professional Women's Club will host a 7 PM picnic at Woodall's on the Moulton pike in lieu of the regular meeting. No business sessions. The local club now numbers 39 members.
Wall Street shifted toward gains as dividends and earnings boosted many issues. Utilities led with higher preferreds while steel shares wavered on labor fears. Chrysler rose briefly then trimmed gains as several other major firms posted mixed results and the volume neared 800000 shares.
Markets at a Glance reports mixed session with stocks irregular and specialties advancing quietly. Bonds mixed as rails improve and utilities lead, while foreign exchanges show uneven French francs. Agricultural items shift with cotton easy and sugar quiet. coffee declines. In Chicago, wheat falls amid broader offerings, corn follows, cattle steady, and hogs steady to $10.95 top.
New York June 30 cotton futures finished barely steady with declines of 6 to 10 points. Highlights include July at 12.23, October at 11.51, December at 11.51, and January at 11.48 with further details on March and May contracts. Spot market quiet with middling at 12.33.
The Rotary Club met Monday at 12 15 p m at the Lyons hotel with Julian Harris presiding. Outgoing president Joe Duncan received the gavel, while Jenny McGehee acted as secretary in his absence. The club plans road signs to show meeting time and place.
Liverpool cott on market reports 62 000 bales traded including 21 900 American. Spot values up six points with American strict good middling at 7 89 and other grades listed. Futures closed very steady with July 6 70 and December 6 22.
A surprise noon dinner honored Mrs. Vina Cagle on her 84th birthday at Charlie Cagle’s home. About 100 guests attended including sever, children, 48 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. Attendees shared songs and enjoyed the occasion.
June gasoline tax receipts totaled 979000 dollars, up from 866500 the previous year, as reported to Governor Bibb Graves. Officials expect larger gains in coming months due to vacation periods and a bonus payment.
Greta Garbo refused the invitation to Arkansas centennial celebrations. State officials sent first day covers with a centennial stamp and invitations for Hollywood notables, but Garbo’s card was returned stamped refused.
The Works Progress Administration parcels out one fourth of the new 1 425 billion relief appropriation. Pennsylvania leads with 36 828 750 followed by New York City 36 697 500. Other large allotments include Alabama 4 088 875 Arkansas 3 097 500 Florida 2 845 500 and more across multiple states.
Recruits from ten counties in district one will enroll for CCC camps at Morgan County Department of Public Welfare offices at the courthouse on July 8. Miss Louella Masterson, director, said the total quota for the ten counties is 188. Army doctors will conduct physical examinations.
Open high low and closing figures for July and September wheat futures in Chicago trading. Values show slight fluctuations with July near 93 percent and September around the mid 93s, reflecting modest market movement.
Advertisement urges quick relief from chills and fever due to malaria. It claims the tonic kills infection in blood, builds up iron in blood, and fortifies against reinfection. Promotes tasteless quinine formula, safe for children, with 50c and 1 size at drug stores.
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