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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1939

Page

2

Nashville Mayor Proposes Reward in Five Kidnappings

The Nashville mayor asked the city council to set a $1000 reward for capture of the Johnson kidnapper. He alleges a local group is kidnapping for money. District Attorney J. Carlton Loser cites few confirmed cases, notes abductions may be broader than crimes with ransom. Gov. Cooper offers $500 reward for Johnson attackers.

George Johnson J. Carlton Loser Cummings Johnson George F. Seeman Dickson Tenn Inter Cheatham County Prentice Cooper

Decatur News Highlights Athens Wrestlers and Local Happenings

Misses Jeanette Walton and others from Athens attended a wrestling match in Decatur. Aaron Walton of Hartselle also attended. Various locals visited, illnesses, and operations reported. City crews work on a sewer line for a new incinerator on Laurel Street with operation expected by month end. Mayor Drinkard comments on a potential Decatur Derby bet. James Roberts joins Decatur Cab Company office. John H. Peach attends state personnel board meeting in Montgomery.

Laurel Street John H. Peach Montgomery State Personnel Board

Decatur Church Attendance Campaign Urges All Faiths Go To Church

The community reads a call to action during the GO TO CHURCH campaign with a parade and home invitations. Cars will rally under the banner HOP IN to church, urging Rain or Shine participation to unite churches, strengthen community, and promote interfaith cooperation.

GO. Devine West Side Presbyterian Buck 16Th Ave Odom South Side A G. Jones 9Th Street Methodist T. R Covey St. Ann's Catholic T. B. Peoples St. John's Episcopal D. D. Burleson First Christian Paw Dix First Baptist Billie Day Central Methodist R. R. Thomas Westminster Presbyterian Decatur God

Cotton futures open steady with modest gains and dairy prices mixed

Markets report May 3 show cotton futures opening steady to modest gains with May at 7.60 to 7.66 cents per pound and nearby futures inching higher. Butter prices held firm with creamed ratings around 22 1/4 to 21 1/2, while eggs remained steady at 30,710 lots traded.

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Poultry Market Report From Chicago May 3

Poultry live stock movement reported in Chicago on May 3 with 33 trucks supplying hens in the 5 lb and under 18 category. Balance of market steady amid trading notes for hens and light poultry offerings.

Poultry Chicago

Cotton Prices Show Narrow Trade Amid Foreign Trade Flow

Market notes indicate slight moves in cotton prices with headlines from Wall Street and New Orleans. Cagelike figures show small shifts around 7.74 to 7.87 with May options and nearby days trading at 7.54.

Wall Street New Orleans Dias Elvan Nee TNS Ici Sacahian Atime

Open shop push aids non-union workers in tax plan

A compromise proposal favors non-union workers by exempting them from special assessments and a $10 initiation fee. The offer follows remarks by James Walker Carter, spokesman for Southern operators backing an open-shop agreement.

James Walker Carter

Death probe in Tuscaloosa death case

Coroner 8. T. Hardin sought to determine facts in the death of Frank H. Colvin a 31 year old Cotton Dale resident found fatally shot in a room at his home late yesterday authorities said.

Tuscaloosa Ala T. Hardin Frank H. Colvin Cotton Dale William LaMance la Clede Keytesville Ella

Labor Secretary Perkins Meets Government Mediator in Dispute

Secretary of Labor Perkins arrived from Washington to confer with Dr. John Steelman, the official government mediator, in the ongoing conference related to the dispute.

Miners to Pay Dues Under New System

Operators establish a system where non-union miners pay the same monthly dues as UMW members to support contract administration, with an average dues amount of 1 dollar per month.

UMW

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