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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1933
Page
2
G Shelton remains with Balter firm as managing partner while industry moves include national offices in New York Pittsburgh Chicago Des Moines and Atlanta shaping leadership across the balance of 20th century financial services.
A wartime appeal envisions farmers feeding the region with homegrown bread and meat from their own pastures as communities confront widespread shortages and economic disruption. Officials stress self-sufficiency to stabilize food supplies and rural livelihoods.
Citizens reflect on how banks shape daily life highlighting financial services, community programs, and the broader impact on local businesses as the sector faces adaptation to new regulations and technology.
In Decatur the Chamber seeks broad support with a goal above 300 members, reporting 266 currently. The piece urges community involvement to fund a big year ahead and to build on foundations laid since 1962, stressing that joining now, or soon, advances local opportunities.
The passage argues businessmen should establish a marketing system to ensure year round cash income. When marketing and production work in harmony, a steady normalcy can be achieved akin to the prosperity of 1928 and 1938.
Mullins Bila notes the prohibition agitation in Alabama shows near unanimous demand for a direct yes or no vote on repeal. Drys and wets both call for a simple repeal referendum, leaving lawmakers with a puzzling bluffing question as to who is bluffing.
An Associated Press report describes the rapid transmission of news after Southern California’s first quake. Within five seconds of the tremor, a wire story signaled an expected disturbance in the weeks ahead, marking a new world record for speed of news delivery.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch notes that middle names have proved unpopular among famous leaders. It cites examples like Stephen Grover Cleveland and John C. Coolidge, arguing these figures forged distinct public identities despite longer birth names.
The Tuscaloosa News highlights the damage of the one crop system to farmers with mortgage debt rising from 3.25 billion in 1910 to over 9 billion by 1930. It notes cotton and wheat booms, price surges, shift to diverse crops, and a trend toward practical farming and simpler personal names reflecting broader social changes.
In a prominent advertisement, the Standard Oil Company expresses gratitude for the message titled You cannot turn the United States Into Cash. The piece highlights the firm’s support and ties to the broader public discourse.
Prices rise across most lines with higher fees expected to fund more buying activity. Market stabilization is anticipated as farmers may receive greater cash for their products due to the increased costs.
The item reviews current fiscal conditions and policy options as President Roosevelt confronts domestic realities. The piece notes optimistic sentiment in Kansas and outlines plans for fair event preparations and financial reforms shaping the national mood.
Chicago report notes Winthrop W. Aldrich reveals Chase Bank will separate commercial banking from investment banking under his plan. The piece also covers World’s Fair preparations, Roosevelt era finance talks, and economic restraint measures.
A jumble of quips and gags from the Brushville Bugle notes a last issue on Mr Spade cleaning Brushville cemetery and a string of humorous exchanges about money luck romance and life. Includes a brief tale of a five year old Glenn needing a doctor after a lip cut.
Delegates returning from a Chattanooga conference unanimous in continuing the Tennessee River Improvement Association. News from New York reports Miss Margaret Clarkson impressed at Aeolian Hall. Twin Cities city league to form tonight with Southern Bell rest room hosting.
Rodney Dutcher details a chaotic scene as the new administration settles in. Roosevelt’s family and aides such as Gennerich Woodin Glass and Farley face security checks, with Howe meeting a protesting delegation and the press gallery buzz growing amid inaugural arrangements.
The record shows a deficit of 3.462 billion dollars in 1931. For 1932 the shortfall reached 2.472 billion dollars, and for 1933 projections suggested it would likely exceed 1.2 billion dollars.
Lenten services are scheduled at St John’s Episcopal Church this week with a Wednesday 10 am Holy Communion, 7 30 pm litany and sermon, Thursday 4 pm children’s service, 7 30 pm teacher training, and Friday 4 pm litany.
The fragment mentions school seniors beginning theses on a topic about leaving the bay and the ocean ahead. It notes ideas like breeches buoy and family larder before casting off hawsers and comments on fathers paying for sons through college. It also references theatre realism and a new secretary of state.
Work on the project progressed as weather allowed with expectations that completion will not occur before September. The note indicates ongoing delays and an unfinished state pending better conditions.
Judge W. W. Callahan sentenced three men in the last criminal docket session. Henry McCaney was found guilty of grand larceny for stealing a watch from J. W. Peer and received 1 year 30 days to 19 months. Jimmie Lee Vaughn pleaded guilty to burglary and grand larceny and drew 2 to 3 years for Wilder's store burglary. Sam Williams pleaded guilty to burglarizing Herman Waugh’s home at 409 Line Street and received 18 months to 2 years.
Harry Higdon, manager of J.C. Penney Co., will address Alabama district store managers in Gadsden on Tuesday on the topic Selecting the Right Merchandise. He will return home Tuesday night.
Next Sunday morning at 7 30 the Senior Y P L will hold their corporate communion. The league also will have their regular service at 7 o clock Sunday evening.
In a tender scene, a mother consoles a boy after a facial injury. The child, Glenn, reassures with humor about a future mustache that will hide the scar, words spoken between tears and care.
A satirical exchange notes that repealing Prohibition would disrupt Alabama bootleggers. The dialogue features a child and mother with comic lines about the canary moult and a wish for Aunt Marths.
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