Movie Stars Favor Aid 10 Film Crafts
Hollywood reports rising labor tension as actors guild members lean toward joining a strike to back demands for improved conditions and union recognition. Closed shop and guild backing are pursued while widespread theater picketing is anticipated.
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AID
Hollywood
Filmland
Aubrey Blair
Screen Actors’ Guild
Obert Montgomery
Guild
Federated Motion Picture Crafts
Charles Lensing
Frederic March
Chester Morris
James Cagney
Morris
British Press Ures Italians Over Coronation Row
Rome reports British papers banned in Italy and Italian correspondents told to return home in response to what Rome calls a Campaign of Lies about Italian defeats in Spain. The move targets several London papers while allowing Daily Mail Evening News and The Observer.
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Rome
Italy
London
George VII
Spain
Haile Selassie
Daily Mail
The
Evening News
Observer
Daily Herald
News Chronicle
Damon Runyon Captures Daily Life in Brighter Side Column
The famous word artist Damon Runyon presents a new Brighter Side column weaving colorful phrases and entertaining portraits of daily events and notable personalities. His renowned voice as reporter sports writer and author shapes a thoughtful, vivid panorama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damon Runyon
Star
President Roosevelt Invites Press To Potomac Conference
President Roosevelt invites Washington newspapermen to a press conference aboard the U S Potomac off Port Aransas Galveston Tex May 8 This marks direct contact since his sailing from New Orleans April 29 for a Gulf fishing trip He has fished near Port Aransas staying at temporary White House headquarters The Potomac dispatch notes no fishing and mentions visits to St Joseph Island and Matagorda Island A brief informal talk is planned at Texas A and M College in College Station next Tuesday after noon en route to Washington
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Galveston
Tex
Roosevelt
Washington
U. S
Potomac
Port Aransas
New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico
White House
St. Joseph Island
Matagorda Island
Stadium of
Texas A
M. College
College Station
French ships aid refugees evacuate Bilbao area
Three French merchant ships evacuated 2,400 women and children from a refugee crowded city while three French warships guarded them in the Bay of Biscay. Simultaneously Barcelona faced anarchist riots with 206 hospital casualties and arrests as Franco’s forces pressed on Toledo and the Alcazar siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bay of Biscay
France
Emile Bertin
Terrible
Fantasque
Nervion
Bilbao
Carimare
Margaux
Chateaux Palmer
Barcelona
Escape Located in Pittsburgh Police Action
James Turner, a man described as negro, who escaped from a road camp at Hart selle, has been located in Pittsburgh, Pa. Governor Bibb Graves issued requisition papers for his return. Turner was convicted in Montgomery on January 31, 1936 and sentenced to three to four years for murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Turner
Hartselle
Pittsburgh
Bibb Graves
Turner
Montgomery
Rites Held for Infant Daughter of Mr and Mrs Tanner
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Tanner died at home and funeral rites were held Friday at 11 at Herring cemetery. The Rev A N Jones officiated and Drinkard Howell of Hartselle directed burial. The parents survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Tanner
Danville
Herring Cemetery
A. N. Jones
Drinkard Howell
Hartselle
Rail magnate seeks to cede power for rest and reform
Senate investigators heard Robert R. Young outline plans to break up the Van Sweringens empire. He would wipe out giant rail holdings, dismantle hundreds of units, and quit active business to live as a retiree. Young claimed no desire for power, aiming to simplify structure and reward investors.
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Senate
Robert R. Young
van ‘Swerin Gen Tration
Young
Frank F. Klobe
Allan P. Kirby
Som H
General Motors Corporation
Charman Wheeler
D. Mont
General Motors
Donaldson Brown
John Thomas Smith
van Sweringen
Washington
Curb Market Reports Strong Sale Volume This Week
Pleasant weather boosted sales at the Decatur curb market with seven sellers earning $32.00 for tomatoes peas petunias flowers and meats. Miss Mariel Britain curb master announced the Tuesday offerings of tomato and petunia plants new English peas and other fresh produce and meats.
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Decatur Curb
Mariel Britain
Curb Master
Bridges Replaced After Storm Hit Local Streams
Most bridges washed out in heavy rain last week across district are repaired or being repaired. Twelve bridges were out in the district. six on Flint Creek replaced and others on Mack branch and No Business creek. Cedar Creek bridge at Cedar Cove road receives concrete abutments. Smith Hill bridge also replaced. Roads now passable. local convict crew works on Decatur Guanitersville road grading and drainage. highway 33 paved east of Hartselle and the new Decatur Somerville extension intersects East Hartselle Pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Rowe
Coin Board of Revenue
District
Flint Creek
Mack Branch
Falkville
R. H. Burleson
Decatur-Guanitersville
Brooksville
Priceville Mountain
Decatur
Decatur-Somerville
East Hartselle Pike
Hartselle
A S Goforth Laid to Rest
Final rites for Archie Goforth were held at Central Baptist Church with Rev. John C. Cowell Jr. conducting and burial at City cemetery. He died Thursday night after a three week illness and is survived by two daughters a son two sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie
Goforth
Central Baptist Church
John C. Cowell
Brown
City Cemetery
Mer- Goforth
H. R. Davis
R. L. Stephenson
Do. A. Ballentine
W. C. DePoister
Arthur Bowen
Gene Morrow
W. E. Siiey, Jr
Johnny Sandlin
W. R. Johnson
L. M. Huff
Tom Burch
Beatrice Siviey
Flora Boyd
Elizabeth Samuel
Elizabeth Berry
Sadie Hicks
Ethel Sandlin
Linda Mitchell
Polly English
Evelyn Siviey
May Day Observed At Third Ward School
The Third Ward school plans a May Day program on Monday at 4 30 p m on the school grounds. The May Queen will be Johnnie French chosen by the student body. Attendants include Juanita Simmons Katie Sue Emens Clara South Dorothy Jo Smith Helen Powers Lillie Ruth Payne Laverne Pridemore Mary Bradford Wilma Braswell Mar jorie Winters Jacqueline Hawkins Estherlene Downs Wilda Sutton Annie Lee Smith Visitors Week will follow with the public invited to attend the program and visit the school during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
Johnnie French
Juanita Simmons
Katie Sue Emens
Clara South
Dorothy Jo Smith
Helen Powers
Lillie Ruth Payne
Laverne Pridemore
Mary Bradford
Wilma Braswell
Marjorie Winters
Jacqueline Hawkins
Estherlene Downs
Wilda Sutton
Annie Lee Smith
Derby Day at Churchill Downs Sets Fast Track Pace
Burns of sun and a southerly breeze quickened Churchill Downs track as 65,000 crowd members prepare for the 63rd Kentucky Derby with 20 three year olds entered and no scratches. Lou Hardy joins Bernard F as the lone uncertainty for trainer I J Collins. Early arrivals fill the grandstand and infield as bands play and betting begins.
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Orlo Robertson Churchill
Downs
Ville
Churchill Downs
Bil Hamilton
I. J. Collins
Detroit
Bernard F
Lou, Hardy
National
Young People Hear Plans For District Assembly
The Methodist young people of the Atur district met at the First Methodist church in Hartselle for a district banquet and assembly. Frank Philpot served as toastmaster and introduced Sara Tomlinson Julia Dent Woodard M E Lazeby and Rev Charlies Ferrell. The group heard reports on union and element presidents and learned details of the Montevallo assembly to be held June 28 with slides and instruction on courses and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atur
Hartselle
Frank Philpot
Sara Tomlinson
Cullman Union
Julia Dent Woodard
Decatur Union
M. E. Lazenby
Charlies T. Ferrell
North Alabama
Josephine Puckett
Church Editorium
Element
Philpott
Montevallo
Ferrell
Local woman Emma Marshall chooses life in prison
Emma Marshall a 73 year old Decatur resident and former lifer returned to Wetumpka to spend her days in prison after withdrawing a parole extension. Convicted in 1928 of killing her husband she told governor Bibb Graves she preferred prison life and planned to serve out her sentence.
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Emma Marshall
Decatur
Wetumpka
Marshall
Associated Press
Montgomery
Graves
Dave Birmingham
Convict Department
Henry Jones
Thomas
Roosevelt Plan For Relief Fund To Be Approved
Representative Rayburn of Texas said the House would likely override bipartisan demands to slash Roosevelt’s 1.5 billion work relief plan. Woodrum, leading the relief subcommittee, pressed to cut 500 million, while Boland backed Rayburn but doubted full acceptance of the President’s figure in the Appropriations Committee bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rayburn
Texas
House
Roosevelt
Charles West
White House
Congress Maison
Woodrum
Dva
Representative Boland
Pennsylvania
Appropriations Committee
Exemptions Arriving Amid Alabama Tax Debate
Exemption certificates totaling 52 bear the note subject to court decision as officials clash over when the 1936 37 homestead exemption act becomes effective. Governor Graves directs no broad assessment increases this year while potential court action tests the law.
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Ala
Charles W. Lee
J. W. Rutland
Gilbert Courtly
Albert A. Carmichael
Bibb Graves
Tax Commission
Graves
Rutland
Convocation of Episco pal Woman's Auxiliary Held in Jackson County
The annual convocation of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church in the Huntsville district met at the House of Happiness in Jackson county. Attending from St John's Church were Mrs. Sarah Jeffries and several others. Rev. Oliver C Cox preached. Mrs. H K Duncan of Huntsville presided. Mrs. J L Long of Selma spoke on church work and future plans. Mrs Bland Mitchell of Birmingham urged religious education. A noon luncheon was served.
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Woman's Auxiliary
The
Episcopal Church
Huntsville
House of Happiness
Jackson County
Gst. John's Church
Sarah Jeffries
W B. Edmundson
H. B. Beard
M. EB. Edwards
W. E. Todd
Oliver C. Cox
Oliver C.cox
H. K. Duncan
J. L. Long
Selma
Diocese of
Alabama
Bland Mitchell
Birmingham
P’ Unc
New Wage Pacts End Holiday in Alabama Coal Mines
Birmingham Alabama May 2 A new wage agreement reached today ended the holiday in Alabama coal mines most of which have been idle since March 31 with talks continuing on other districts and the coal fields.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Last Minute Orders Swamp London Dressmakers
London dressmakers face a nerve wracking day as coronation orders flood shops. Peers rushing robes, fittings, and last-minute changes while some supporters voice counter claims to the throne and a potential demonstration looms.
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London
Adelaide Kerrin
Getti
George VI
Peter
Anthony the
Anthony Mall
Henry Vit
Anne Boleyn
Anthony
George Guelph
Peter Geach
Prince Ripprecht of
Bavaria
Rupprecht
Henrietta
Charles Tf
Mrs Crow Called Home in Morgan County
Mrs Mary S T Crow 83 of Moulton Route 2 died at home at 8 30 this morning after long illness She was widow of J W Crow and mother of Hodges Frank and Charles Crow Funeral 3 pm Sunday from her home with burial at Red Hill cemetery near the home Rev D C Press and Rev E E Byars officiating Survivors include four daughters three sons 33 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren Active and honorary pallbearers will be grandsons and granddaughters will be flower girls
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary ST. Crow
Lawrence County
Hodges Crow
Decatur
Moulton
D. C. Press
E. E. Byars
Red Hill Cemetery
Brown
Emmett Minor
W. F. Jacobs
F. L. McCleskey
Walter Coffey
Frank
Charles Crow
J. W. Crow
Crow
Stolen Car Found Burned In Woods After Theft
A car stolen from E. C. Barber of Hartselle was found burned in a woods area near Somerville road. Barber reported the theft to police and state patrol Thursday night after sighting a vehicle and later flames. A nearby resident saw the car pass and flames erupt minutes later. Vehicle numbers confirmed the car belonged to Barber.
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E. C. Barber
Hartselle
Second Avenue
Somerville Road
Barber
Secret naval hearings open on Hindenburg disaster inquiry
The Navy ordered a confidential court of inquiry at Lakehurst to probe the destruction of the Hindenburg airship with 35 deaths. The board includes Captain Gordon W. Haynes and Lt Commander Cornelis V. Knox. Commerce officials plan public hearings to begin next Monday, with observers named by Germany.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Navy Department
Naval Air Station
Commerce Department
Gordon W. Haynes
Naval Ammunition Department
Fort Mifflin
Roland Mayer
Cho Robb Wilson
New State Aviation
Department of Commerce Inquiry Board
South Trimble, Jr
R. W. Shroeder
Bureau of Air Commerce
Dennis Mulligan
Department
Their
Col. J. Munroe Johnson
Hans Luther
Peehasa
Navy
Weather outlook by region for the week ahead
The forecast covers Central and East Gulf states with scattered showers early week and general showers late week. Temperatures near normal with fair conditions in the Southern Plains and West Gulf aside from showers north midweek. Showers are expected in North and Middle Atlantic regions Sunday night through Monday morning with added chances midweek and again Saturday, cooler early week, then warming midweek. Tennessee outlook shows fair start with showers late in the week and fluctuating temperatures. Alabama expects fair skies with interior warmth and possible scattered showers in the far north.
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Central and
East Gulf States
East Portion
Southern Plains
West Gulf States
North
Middle Atlantic
Tennessee
Alabama
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Joseph M. Schneck
Producers’ Committee
Lessing
Francisco Franco
Toledo
Imperial
Alcazar
Franco
Argos
Madrid
Tanner Baby
BOY Wonder
Byron Riggan
Wonder
First Methodist
Europe
Vienna
Riggan
Warm Springs
Munsey McGlathery
R. M. McGlathery
F. B. Riggan
Woodlawn School
Catholic Actors’ Guild
New York
Lambs Club
Astor Hotel
Oliver Humphrey
Birmingham Conservatory of Music
A. S. Goforth
SUN
Naval Board
Hindenburg
Hg A
Johnson
Rosendah
North Atlantic
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