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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1937

Page

8

Supreme Court shifts on anti trust in Aluminum case

Washington Day by Day notes the evolving stance of the Supreme Court on monopolies and restraints of trade, tracing key rulings from 1890 to 1937. It highlights the Aluminum Company dissolution suit amid varied precedents, including Sugar, Beef, United Shoe, and U S Steel decisions, and the push toward reasoned interpretation.

NEHA Washington Supreme Court Aluminum Company of America American Sugar Refining Co Theodore Roosevelt Northern Securities Northwestern Beef Trust Packers Sugar Trust Mance Standard Oil American Tobacco United Shoe Machinery United States Steel Corporation Aluminum Company NEA Service, Inc

Camp Irked by Visit of Vandals

J. O. Camp a noted electrical contractor reports Tuesday he found vandals entered his renovated residence at 301 Fifth Avenue West and caused about 40 dollars damage to plumbing. Police are investigating the incident.

J. O. Camp Fifth Avenue West Welling

Mother's Day Program at Piney Grove Church

A Mother's Day program is scheduled for Sunday evening May 9 at Pine Grove Church three quarters of a mile south of Con way Moulton route two. The event begins at seven and includes a sermon by Rev. Arthur Hard.

Pine Grove Church Conway Moulton Arthur Hard

Decatur Center Praised At Alabama Meeting

At the April 17 gathering of Alabama centers at the University of Alabama the Decatur unit stood out. Reports show Decatur enrollments rivaling the university's in proportion and attendance surpassed Montgomery and Birmingham centers, marking the Decatur Center as an outstanding local unit.

Floyd Landers Alabama University of Alabama Decatur Populaion Nera Decatur Center University Montgomery Birmingham

Determination: a call to persist in university studies

The speaker urges University Center students to maintain inner determination to pursue education. He warns discouragement can derail freshmen, stresses education as the path to advancement, and notes personal cost and effort. He concludes that only quitters lose, while those who persevere gain everything.

Chatter Dr Brown’s New Car Drives Town Cheer

The poem notes Dr Brown’s delight with a new car replacing his old rattling coupe. He orders a modern vehicle with latest attachments and is seen driving to class and around town, sharing happiness and congratulations.

Dr. Brown

Description of a Small, Neat Student at Center

A compact portrait describes a very small young man with dark slightly wavy hair and neat appearance. He does not argue but asks many questions and always expresses his opinion whether others agree or not.

Alwaya

Judge Not That Ye Be Not Judged

A reflective note by Reba Webb questions readers about judging others and jumping to conclusions. It urges giving others the benefit of the doubt and avoiding snooping, recalling the maxim to refrain from judgment.

Nature's Remedy Is A Fever

Dr Logan Clendening explains fever as a natural healing aid and outlines its use in therapy. Fever can protect by hindering germs and has been employed to treat paresis social diseases St Vitus dance bronchial asthma chronic arthritis and even alcohol dependence with varying success and caution for frail patients.

Hour Exams Begin This Week At University Center

University Center students prepare for hour exams starting this week and continuing daily. It is noted this will be the last hour exam of the year with finals scheduled for month end. Students reflect that despite heavy workload the year has passed quickly.

University Center

District Preachers Meet in Cullman May 11

A district preachers meeting for all Methodist ministers in the Decatur district will be convened in Cullman on May 11, announced today by Dr. M E B Lazenby, presiding elder.

Decatur Cullman M. EB. Lazenby

Fatal crash claims life of Lee County man near Opelika

John L. Allen aged 70 of Lee County died from injuries suffered in a Sunday automobile collision on the West Point highway near Opelika. Five others were injured in the crash.

Opelika Ala John L. Allen Lee County West Point

Roster of classroom quips and quick wits in a busy period

A series of light hearted classroom exchanges. Jokes about nuts and ten cent stores. Students and teachers volley one liners on rhyme archaic history and unique meanings. The snippets capture humor and school culture.

Jazzy Descriptions of Old Song Titles and Performers

A list of era era song titles and artists including Hugh P Tt ae enn Mrs Ezell Travel One In A Million Carl McAnally He Ain t Got Rhythm Our History Books I Can t Escape From You William Busch Love and Learn Mary Rice Sweet is the Word for You AT Wilson Oh Say Can You Swing Ruth Farrer I Like Mountain Music Ewell Brisco Who s That Knocking at My Heart Anne Gamble You re Laughing at Me Eula Roper Boo Hoo Tom Speer I Feel that Fool ish Feeling Coming On Vernon Givens They Can t Take That Away From Me Reba Webb Nobody s Sweet heart Now Henon Pierce You Do the Darndest Things Baby Ray Smith When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain Floyd Landers For Sentimental Reasons John L. Bored Over Love Bill Kirby It s the Gypsy In ve neral I ve Got a Wealhy You re Fooling Doc Brown Take a number From One to Ten I Stumbled equus equi meaning horse One horse

Ezell Tavel Carl McAnally William Busch Mary Rice AT Wilson Ruth Farrer Ewell Brisco Emory Teague Anne Gamble Eula Roper Boo Hoo Tom Speer Vernon Givens Reba Webb Henon Pierce Ray Smith Floyd Landers John L Bill Kirby Doc Brown

Always Study The Weekend Assignment Says History 2A

A humorous account from a Tuscaloosa trip recounts an abrupt quiz in History 2A. With limited books in the class, students debate ways to cope while noting the lesson to study assignments even when away from class.

Huntsville Episcopal Auxiliaries Convene May 7

The Huntsville convocation of the women's auxiliaries of the Episcopal church will be held Friday May 7 in the House of Happiness near Scottsboro in Jackson county.

Huntsville Episcopal Church House of Happiness Scottsboro Jackson County

Ice Queen Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A vintage word puzzle listing horizontal and vertical clue compilations for a crossword style grid with numbered entries covering common nouns and proper names across themes such as weather wind and musical notes. Includes entries like Miss Oceanic hints and a variety of color and object terms mapping to grid positions.

Two New Members Added by Troop Sixteen

Troop 16 held its regular meeting Monday night at Westminster Presbyterian church. Two new members were welcomed, giving the troop a full membership. After business, tests were reviewed and games enjoyed. The troop was dismissed after the Scout oath and the scout masters’ benediction.

Westminster Presbyterian Church

Memorial Service Set at Johnson's Chapel

Rev. F. L. Aldridge of West Decatur Methodist church will preach Sunday at 11 oclock at a memorial service at Johnson's Chapel. The public is invited to attend.

F. L. Aldridge West Decatur Methodist Church Johnson's Chapel

Burglar Alarm Works At Adams Drug Store Test

Earl Brckenbrack reported a successful first test of his home made burglar alarm after a thief entered his Adams Minnesota drug store through a rear door. The unidentified intruder fled before police arrived.

Adams, Minn Earl Brckenbrack

Rotary to Aid in Clean-Up Campaign

Decatur Rotary Club commits to cooperate with city officials and civic groups in a community clean-up project. A committee led by Rutledge Thomas will coordinate with other groups, with Julian Harris chairing the international service committee. Guests included John Cooper of Hartselle Rotary and W. H. Orr. An official report on the district conference is planned for next week.

Decatur Rotary Club Lyons Joe Duncan Rutledge Thomas Tom Fitzpatrick John Peach International Service Committee Julian Harris Sidney Patterson O. S. Hagerman

Andy Burnett Laid To Rest At Eva Alabama

Andy Burnett of Eva and longtime Decatur resident died Thursday at his Eva home. Funeral services were held Friday at Bethel Methodist Church with Rev Green in charge and burial at Bethel Cemetery. He is survived by his wife two daughters a stepdaughter two stepsons and several siblings and extended family members.

A. W Andy) Burnett Eva Decatur Herman Stringer Alabama Bethel Methodist Church Green Bethel Drinkard Cullman Burnett Doss Shadrick Crawford Moore Clarence Grissom Boaz Dewey Richard Burnett Jim Burnett Atlanta, Ga Lonnie Burnett Birmingham

Burglary Foiled as Lamp Flashes and Red Alarm Lights

The alarm triggered with a red flashing lamp and a loud bell. A burglar fled before townsfolk and the marshal arrived.

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