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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1932
Page
2
Congressman Baward B. Almos opposed section 303 arguing the vocational education bill aids trades and families by supporting rural schools and agriculture. He urged continuing federal support to educate farmers and improve rural schooling, warning cuts would burden local taxpayers.
The late Mrs James E Horton Sr probate case in Athens ended with the will admitted to probate after a challenge by Morton Lewis grandson and heir who claimed unsound mind and undue influence. The document left all estate to Mrs J W Frost Jr a daughter of the deceased and was decided by Circuit Judge W W Callahan without a jury against the contestant.
Rivers Academy the preparatory department of Athens College won the silver loving cup at Stunt Night Saturday evening. The winning pantomime was titled The High Wayman. The college faculty placed a close second with living illustrations of popular advertisements.
Lillian confesses the truth to Barry and Mrs. Carlton in a tense drawing room scene. Mrs. Carlton exposes Lillian as hired to win Barry, sparking anger and hurt as Lillian defends her hunger driven past and declares she mattered beyond her label.
Representative Fiorello H. LaGuardia appeared as a surprise witness in the senate banking committee investigation into the stock market. He presented evidence alleging more than 250000 dollars paid to New York financial writers to boost stocks, suggesting brokers rigged the market. He was photographed carrying a trunk into the senate office building and asked for a police guard.
Scouts of No 20 earned merit badges during a Monday night meeting in the annex of First Church. The Scoutmaster praised outstanding scouts and encouraged continued hard work as the session closed with a benediction.
The Southern railway excursion to Chattanooga Sunday drew a tremendous crowd. An estimated 10 000 visitors spent the weekend in the Tennessee city enjoying the event and local sights.
County health officials warn of rabies after a cow dies and several cats and dogs test positive. They urge vaccination for all animals at low cost to help control the outbreak and prevent further cases.
Friends of Dr. F P Pettey will be interested in the announcement that Dr. Pettey is again opening offices here in Johnson.
A gardening note suggests bringing a budding or flowering plant to a sick friend rather than cut flowers. Recommend options include scented plants like heliotrope, sweet alyssum, rose geranium, and primrose for early gifts, with fragrant annuals later in the season.
After several years of ill health Dr. Pettey has regained his health and will resume the practice of medicine on Second Avenue.
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