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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1938
Page
2
Townsfolk armed with rabbit foot charms reform and repair stairs as superstition marks the day. The Princess theatre hosts Athens College Glee Club with thirteen performers offering a program of music readings and dances starting near 8 13 p m.
A Washington report catalogs popular beliefs about Friday the 13th. It notes do nots such as open umbrellas indoors and pass elevators with hats, and dos like passing a hay wagon and whistling near graves, while recounting folklore linking Freya and Mrs. Harvey to the superstition.
Three men bound over to the federal grand jury in the Boaz Sand Mountain holdup were released from Calhoun county jail in Anniston after posting bonds of 25 000 each. Walter Bryant 53 Ada Lofton Bryant 417 Boaz Comer Bryant 28 Washington DC were held for federal action after a preliminary hearing. Bonds totaling 75 000 were posted by Marshall and DeKalb County officials for the hearing.
Preliminary hearing for F. Colburn, 31, Birmingham mechanic, charged with murder in the courthouse killing of a young black man, was set for next Wednesday before Judge H. B. Abernethy. County Solicitor Cecil Deason opposes bond release. Colburn faces shooting Joe Lewis Smith, 21, after the black man was sentenced to 99 years on another charge.
Police say J. Homer Davis, 20, dismantled his car to avoid arrest after a collision with a neighbor’s vehicle six days earlier and then sold the parts to junk yards. He faces a charge of failure to stop after an accident.
Report notes Germany set up about 6 000 outdoor loudspeakers with unclear reference to radio and birds. The fragment mentions terms like Nan and Nesta and includes odd wording about a Tayl or birds and leaves.
May 13 report shows utilities under pressure while overall volume remains light as traders await tax revision bill and naval expansion act. Automakers weaken with lower weekly output. grains rebound with wheat up and corn steady. Key names include General Motors, Chrysler, Du Pont, Eastman Kodak, Sears Roebuck, National Power & Light, and Consolidated Edison.
Butter trading in Chicago shows 1,256,633 pounds moved with creamery specials at 93 score 263 426 extras 92 25 1-2 extra firsts 90 91 4 3 4 25, firsts 88 80 22 3 1-4, other prices unchanged and slight byes 26,444. Prices remain stable across grades.
U S Dept of Agriculture notes cattle and hog movement in Nashville with 100 calves and 150 head observed. Steers and heifers active at 6.50 to 7.50, fat yearlings 8.00 to 8.50, cows and bulls 6.26 down, cutter cows 3.50 to 4.76. Hogs mostly 10 to 25 higher, top vealers not specified.
Spot cotton in New Orleans on May 13 closed steady with a 10 point uptick. Sales reached 717 bales as low middling stood at 7.51 cents, middling 8.91, and good middling 9.46. Receipts were 657 and total stocks 746,036 bales.
In New Orleans on May 13 the cottonseed market closed steady with bleachable prime summer yellow at 8.10 nominal. Prime crude traded around 6.62 to 6.75, with May at 7.80, July 7.82, September 7.70, October 7.58 and December 7.54.
Prime cottonseed meal futures closed steady in Memphis with May 20.76, June 20.90, July 21.36, August 21.70, September 22.50, October 22.40, November 22.68, December 22.00. Trading volume 2,500.
Stocks fell with utilities leading the setback as bonds stayed easy and cheap issues appeared. Foreign exchange remained quiet while cotton strengthened on strong demand and rains. wheat rose in Chicago on unfavorable crop reports with prices climbing.
Chicago dealers report live poultry sales at 30 trucks with hens higher for weights over 5 pounds up to 18 pounds while Leghorns bring 16 1 2 cents a pound and other prices hold steady.
The party executive committee certified May 3 primary results to the Secretary of State Howell Turner. Officials listed include Senator Lister Hill, Governor Frank M. Dixon, and numerous congressmen with several runoffs ordered in districts for state treasurer attorney general and other posts.
The Athens College department of art announces its annual exhibit in Founder's Mall from 4 to 9 30 p m on May 4 to 9 30 p m May 17 and May 18 with free art and drawing displays. Miss Myrtle Langston heads the department and invites the public to view pencil ink charcoal and watercolor works plus decorative art pieces including screens wall hangings boudoir pillows luncheon textiles and china.
Governor Bibb Graves granted one pardon and six permanent paroles while denying 17 clemency applications. Pardon went to T. Lee Hawkins of Lamar County with restoration of civil rights after an eight year manslaughter sentence from 1933. Permanent paroles given to Campbell, Croley, Green, Hammond, Brown, and Hassell with terms from one and a half to five years conditioned on good behavior.
Annual Decoration Day will be held 10 miles west of Decatur on the Moulton highway Sunday May 22. Residents will meet Thursday afternoon May 19 to clean the graveyard and invite all to attend with song books.
A run-off featuring multiple Birmingham and adjacent area names appears with scores or district numbers next to each candidate. Listed figures include Allgood, H. M. Abercrombie, Hugh Denman, Bob Bell, Alta L. King, Louis O. Charlton, J. B. Aird, Albert Boutwell, Joe H. Brady, John G. Dearborn, Olin H. Horton, Raymond E. B. Thomason, and others from Birmingham and surrounding locales.
Premier Edouard Daladier departs No 10 Downing Street in London after an all day conference with British statesmen and the new Anglo French military accord.
Italian liner Rex steamed into New York Harbor after three United States army bombers simulated attacks 610 miles from Sandy Hook. Captain Ugo Annunziato, aboard, said planes approached from the northeast at 1 25 p m circled for about 30 minutes dipping to 150 feet above the sea as passengers watched in awe and fear.
Colbert Lauderdale and nearby counties show improving water conditions with clear, low water in many creeks and lakes. Anglers report bass and bream taking live bait and plugs across multiple sites including Wheeler Lake, Cypress Creek, Shoals Creek, and West Lauderdale with weekend prospects fair to excellent. Some rivers remain muddy but are expected to clear. overall bite improves as pockets offer bass, crappie, and bream action with live bait, plugs, and flies.
Apicus, the noted Roman gourmet, delivered lectures detailing methods to stimulate appetite and enhance dining pleasure through food selection, seasoning, and presentation. The writings reflect ancient culinary theory and practical tips for guests and hosts.
Decatur residents report travel plans and social visits including Charles Hardwick Jr departing for Baton Rouge and John and Mrs Reed spending the weekend in Nashville. Church schedules update with mid week prayer at eight, sermons at Trinity and First Baptist appearances, and hospital notes on Mrs Ray and Miss Arden. Local business and illness updates feature several residents across 8th avenue south and Mt Hope, plus courtesy calls and school notices.
The report says Hendein, head of Sudeten Germans, was invited to London to hear Britain’s view on peaceful settlement with Czechoslovakia as a path to European appeasement. His exact itinerary remained unclear while he seeks Nazi style autonomy for 8.5 million Sudeten Germans.
A speaker laments delaying an imagined war confrontation while describing 187 airplanes at 18 airports across six states and air raid drills that never disrupt his daily life. He recalls four raids near his home but the waitstaff insists no war exists.
At the final Riverside High meeting of the junior civic group the Key Club elected officers for the coming year. Frank Lee Chernault was named president with Tom Wiley as first vice president and Bob Baugh as second vice president. Paul Brown Jr, Billy Duncan, Ted Huie and Calvin Floyd were named to the board of directors. Principal W T Jordan attended as faculty guest.
A church homecoming is planned at Moulton Heights Baptist Church on Sunday May 29 with Rev Dan Praytor preaching at 11 am and Rev J Vernon Rich of Huntsville at 2 30 pm The 7 30 pm WMA auxiliaries program will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the WMA The YW A will present the pantomime O Zion Haste and other groups will perform programs making the day lively.
Luther Eddy is recovering at his home after a fall through a manhole on a barge at Ingalls Iron Works shipyards Monday night. He suffered severe bruises with no broken bones and is not considered seriously hurt. Eddy was treated at a doctor's office and sent home, with expected return to duties soon.
Delegates from 20 nations representing 130 Protestant denominations approved a draft constitution for a first world council of churches. The document, to be sent to participating churches, calls for a Fellowship of Churches and sets authority for regional and world actions while denying direct legislative power. The provisional committee, chaired by the Archbishop of York, leads until formal establishment.
Decoration Day observances set for Shoal Creek on Sunday May 22 with morning preaching and afternoon singing. Residents are urged to gather Thursday May 19 to clean the cemetery and assist in preparing the grounds for attendees with relatives there asked to participate.
City of Decatur Alabama awards the P W A docket 6587 P project to Dyer Electric Company Inc of Birmingham for 239 417 08 dollars after bid opening May 10 1938. Mayor approves contract documents. engineers Francis Haley to notify bidder and oversee bond and contract execution within ten days. Adopted May 13 1938.
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