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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1938

Page

5

Delay in TVA investigation draws mixed reaction in Senate

Critics and supporters unite in objecting to delays in starting the congressional probe of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Senators Norris King and Donahey clash over timing as the joint committee nears a decision on calling Dr. A. E. Morgan and two TVA directors for opening testimony.

Washington Tennessee Valley Authority King Utah TVA Senate-House Committee Norris Congress Federal Trade Commission A. E. Morgan Roosevelt King and Bridges N. H Congressional Morgan David E. Lilienthal

The Lucky Thirteen in History and Folklore

A column extols Friday the 13th and the number 13 through U S presidents and events. It notes Wilson and Jefferson embracing 13, flags and seals with 13, and dates tied to the numeral. It also jests at superstitions and social observations about civilization and work.

Junius America Woodrow Wilson The United States Thomas Jefferson Jefferson New Republic Capitol Dome Washington Andrew Johnson Andrew Jackson Zachary Taylor James Buchanan Ulysses S. Grant Columbus Europe West Indies Spain Palos American Cuba South America Berth 13

Garry and Barbara Sail Home. He Proposes At Last

After a harrowing kidnap scare Garry Page is rescued and hailed by colleagues. Barbara returns aboard a ship to New York and reunites with Garry who proposes as they walk from the ship to a waiting taxi and a city hall wedding.

Garry Page Natalie Garry Wenda Ayer Barbara London Ray Manhattan Barbara Sweet Barbara Garry Martinsville Post Barbara Darling City Hall

Sunday events in Morgan City draw large local crowds

A Mother's Day play at the Methodist church and a birthday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Goodson's attracted large crowds. Local residents visited relatives, hosted guests, and attended church and 4 H Club activities with numerous small gatherings noted around Morgan County.

Jeff Goodson Doris Dorothy Free Lillian Virginia Lawrence Bernord Cobb Helen Lemley Mary Lawrence Joe Lawrence Grace Barnard John L. Saylor Myrtle McCormack Regan McCormack O. C. Couch Carl Short Willard Clark CCC

First two cent John Adams stamp goes on sale

The new two cent John Adams stamp debuts in Washington on June 3 as part of the presidential series. Earlier issued stamps include those featuring Martha and George Washington.

John Adams Washington Martha George Washington

Central Methodist Church Erects New Electric Sign

A handsome new electric sign is being erected today at the Central Methodist church at Sixth avenue Bee Line highway and Jackson Street. The sign stands seven feet high and four feet wide, made of royal and white porcelain enamel, double spaced for visibility from two directions on Sixth avenue. The cross shaped sign bears the word Central horizontally and Methodist vertically, with the T in Central aligned with the T in Methodist.

Central Method of Church Sixth Avenue Bee Line Highway Jackson Stree Methodist Central

Alabama Supreme Court Decisions Posted From Montgomery

The Alabama Supreme Court released a slate of decisions including reversals and remands in Walter Wheat et al v. Wheat and other appeals from Jefferson, Mobile, Geneva, and Cullman circuit courts. The rulings cover equity and non equity matters with multiple writs denied or granted and petitions for certiorari denied or granted.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Supreme Court Anderson Walter Wheat Joseph Wheat Washington Probate Court L. OC. Albright Oscar Greathouse Jefferson Circuit Court I Equity Affirm A. BE. Money Geneva Circuit Court H. H. Shepherd W. J. Kendrick, Jr Bessemer State Atty Humphries Mrg J. F. Castleberry Eterchi Bros. Stores Castleberry Court of Appeals Bouldin Sovereign Camp Margaret Deese Mobile Circuit Court D. Batson J. W. Graham Equity August Kling, Jr Carolena K. Goodman J. G. Money J. M. Galloway Henry Circuit Court Alabama Power Co Agnes Owens Admix A. D. Wilkerson Ellen Lee Houston Circuit Court Demarius Stevens Exix H. M. Whaley City. of Birmingham Hillis Grissett City B’ham Atty. Gen Likus Baldwin Circuit Court Silas BE Reaves John F. Stewart Barbour Circuit Court T. P. McGriff L. W. Jernigan Dewey Fuller Geneva J. J. Zorn J. J. Zorn Gin & Warehouse Co Christopher Lowery Covington Julia Bedsole H. Grady Tiller Lizzie Clark Admis Birmingham Electric Co Henry Dodson Protective Life Ins. Co Jefferson ‘Circuit Court Bill Oliver Nena J. Willingham Etowah Circuit Court Jim Childs A. L. Burnette Burnette Ari Knight Mamie Byars Pickens Lawrence Gerald Oscar Lewis Mildred Thompson Hill Grocery Co Jefferson Circuit Per Curram Elliott G. Rickardy Oscar 8. Lewis Oscar S. Lewis Fred Wall Review Board of Commissioners State Bar

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Down and Across Finale

Puzzle clues span across many entries including down and across with references to words and wordplay. The fragment hints at various definitions such as animals plants and objects, plus instruction like answer to previous puzzle and missing letters. The text shows garbled OCR but indicates a standard crossword layout with clue numbers and definitions.

Local Social Notes from Belle Mina and Surrounding Areas

Johnson Chapel Muriel Yancy of Belle Mina was the Saturday dinner guest of Mary Lois Maples. Lavern Maples and daughter Mary Lois spent a few days with relatives near Liberty. Elmer Kirby was in the Liberty community Tuesday. Most everyone is planting crops in the good weather. A smaller crowd attended decoration due to bad weather. Grady Roberts and family visited the Massey community Friday.

Muriel Yancy Belle Mina Mary Lois Maples Edd Rodgers Neel Lavern Maples Mary Lois Liberty Charles Edgar Maples Hendeline Rodgers Louie Rodgers Callie Dilbeck A. H. Hill Decatur Elmer Kirby C. D. Roberts Martha Marie J. M. Glasgow Buddy Maples Massey Grady Roberts Louie J. W. Rodgers J. . Guggow Herman Glasgow Laie Roberts G. W. Roberts Judson Jones Rocky Ford Connie Roberts

Local News Roundup From Macedonia Community

Elkin Lamon recovers after illness. Hilda Kelso remains hospitalized with hopes of home soon. Linderman and Lowery visit Lib erty. Linderman siblings and others improve after measles. McCullochs and Standridges at various visits. Johnson Chapel services attended by multiple locals including Davis of Wilson Dam.

Elkin Lamon Maudie McClesky Leal Standridge Hilda Kelso Floyd Linderman Sam Lowery Liberty Martha Jean Adell Cecil Linderman Melba Standridge Betty Rhea McCulloch Sarah Peart Sparkman Stella McCulloch Catherine Gibson Dewey Miller Mildred Christine McCulloch Johnson Chapel Charles Davis Wilson Dam Evelyn Jean Howard Lamon Lavern Woodall Servces J. D. Woodall

Bashful Bobby staged by Austinville High seniors

The Senior I Class of Austinville High presents Bashful Bobby a three act comedy on Friday at eight. A group of grads chaperoned by an old maid teacher holiday at Mrs Matilda Matthews home with hypnotism causing laughter as Downing seeks reunion with Helen Norwood.

Austinville High School Bobby Matilda Matthews Harry Robby” Downing Helen Norw Robert Downing James Holliman Jim Bradley Bob Odessa Heaworthy Ruth Hendon Madame du Pont Martha Schaffer Judson Kenneth Mainhorter Louise Helen Chunn Milas Robertson

Decoration Day Visits Across Morgan County

A large crowd attended the decoration here Sunday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Hewett West of Hartselle, Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Holmes of Lebanon, Walter Malbrooks of Decatur, and many others visiting local families such as the Holmes, Simmons, Walk er, Foote, and Eubanks households. City residents and visitors shared in the weekend gathering and local peaceable reminiscences.

Woodrow Holmes Hartselle Emmett Eubanks Gandys Cove Woodard Cullman Holmes

Gunn Named to Morgan County Registrars Board

Thomas H Gunn of Decatur Route 3 is appointed to fill the unexpired term of A W Sharpley as Morgan county registrar. The Montgomery notice confirms the appointment. Gunn is active in the Democratic party. other board members are Leda B Almon and Clifton Rolfe. next session set for July lasting five days.

Thomas H. Gunn Morgan Countian Decatur Route 3 Morgan County Board of Registrars A. W. Sharpley Montgomery Gunn Democratic Party Leda B. Almon Clifton Rolfe Hartselle

Also Mentioned on This Page

Probers Pullman Company Detroit Free Press Tennessee Georgia Florida Mississippi Alabama Griflemn Ali Central Press Association J. C. Black CO Morgan County Morgan City Trixie Jackson Fannie Bray Sallie Black Bessie ,Compton Ruby Bowling Beatrice Mack Jesse John Jim Black Myrtle McCormacks Leatha Hornbuckle Central Press United State Adams Supreme Court Daily Cross Latr Beast Hove Wit Goddess Rodents Theodore Oer Pal Force Sokiety Mette Terete Macedonia Austinville Cedar Creek T. H.gunn Registrars Board Firtee Drug Co Yours Sincerely W. T Bill) Willoughby Bill Willoughby
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