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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1937

Page

2

Initiation and Installation Meeting Of Decatur Elks Lodge

About 130 attendees gathered for the Decatur Elks initiation and installation meeting as Clyde W. Anderson of Florence, district deputy exalted ruler, prepared to present the charter. Officers elected include Phil Dinsmore and J O Colvard with several other posts pending designation by the exalted ruler.

Clyde W. Anderson Florence Phil Dinsmore J. O. Colvard E. W. Kennedy M. E. Edwards Charles H. Edwards Carter Dobbs F. T Nisbet James Ratliff G. P Banniza G. McDuff Decatur Lodge C. M. Tardy Birmingham Clyde W Anderson Frank Vance Marcy B. Darnall Florence Lodge Ben Spielberger Sheffield Lodge C. L. Haley Arthur South J. Emory Morris W. H. Conner E. C. Till T W. Douglas Gilbert A. Mayer David Garrison

Notice of Pardons and Guardianship Proceedings in Morgan County

Legal notices announce an application for pardon or parole for Southern convicted of second degree murder in 1932 and a ten year sentence. Also details a guardianship settlement for the estate of Clay Aldridge and Percy Neal Aldridge minors to be heard June 10, 1937 in Morgan County Probate Court.

Board of Pardons Eee Southern Morgan County Elstf Alabama Clay Aldridge Percy Neal Aldridge Morgan County National Bank Henry C Percy N. Aldridge

Sheriff Sale in Morgan County Alabama 1937

Sheriff J B Sandlin offers the land of D W Draper estate for sale to the highest cash bidder at Decatur Courthouse on June 7 1937 The property is the SE quarter of the SW quarter of Section 1 Township 6 Range 2 totaling 40 acres. Also notices probate court for Emil Boeglen estate grants letters testamentary and requests claims by a stated date.

Circuit Co Morgan County Alabama Carrie Oliver Ottis Williams D. W. Draper Sandilin Ala Decatur County Sandlin B. A. Walton Emil Boeglen Uned B. L. Malone Probate Court

Alabama News Briefs From May Events

Today in Alabama reports the Albertville convention of disabled American veterans with over 100 delegates led by Mack Killcrease and continuing through tomorrow. Other items note Birmingham school salary cuts rejected and a large projected red ink, Alabama social security delinquents estimated at 4000, a debated sales tax interpretation, a possible reopening of the Wes Johnson lynching case, and AREA approval for a 235000 outlay to extend rural electrification in Cherokee and De Kalb counties with planned construction parallel to existing lines.

Albertville Ala Mack Killcrease Birmingham Board of Education C. B. Glenn Montgomery Gordon Persons Alabama Rural Electrifcation Authority Washington Cherokee DeKalb Alabama Power Company

University of Alabama 106th graduation exercises May 28

Degrees will be awarded May 2 to members of the University of Alabama’s 106th graduating class. Commencement begins May 28 with the baccalaureate sermon. William B. Bankhead, head of Alabama, is scheduled to deliver the alumni senior banquet address.

Tuscaloosa Ala Alabama William B. Bankhead

Tuscaloosa Ends Receivership as Refinancing Bonds Delivered

Mayor Beasley says the city’s receivership is dissolved after the delivery in Cincinnati of 1,246,278 dollars in refunding bonds. The move completes the plan to refinance Tuscaloosa’s bonded debt.

Tuscaloosa Ala Robert Beasley Cen Cincinnati Beasley

Purchases of farm stock and equipment in Montgomery

Opinion rendered from Montgomery on May 15 discusses 4% purchases of farm stock and equipment from owners not in the retail trade, outlining implications for pricing and trade practices.

Montgomery

Morgan County 4 H Rally Invites Morgan County Youth

Every 4 H boy and girl in Morgan county is invited to Decatur on Saturday May 22 for the annual 4 H rally. The list from Morgan County High School 4 H Club and sub clubs names many boys and girls from schools and communities including Moulton Heights Hodges Black Mt Tabor Neel Oden Ridge and more.

Morgan County Decatur Morgan County High School George Ashworth Wilford Bailey James Baker Robert Griffith Dorsey Kyle Clyde Mason George Duncan McCall H.C. McClanahan John McClanahan David McCutcheon Leon McCutcheon William Robert McCutcheon R. Q. Rollins Morgan Scott Herbert Stephenson James Stephenson Billy Walter Moulton Heights

Executor's Notice Seeks Time Extension Barred

Louis Borglen, executor, notifies creditors that a legal deadline is extended or risk bar. The notice mentions an executor and a May date, indicating probate actions and filing requirements under law.

Louis Borglen

Republic Steel Commended for Standing Against IAM Demands

Gadsden Alabama May 15 a resolution from the Gulfsteel Employees Protective Association commends Republic Steel Corporation for refusing to bow to the committee for industrial organization demands.

Gadsden Ala Gulfsteel Employes’ Protective Association Republic Steel Corporation Committee For Industrial Organization

Alabama docks profits rise under Governor Graves

Governor Bibb Graves announced a sharp rise in net earnings for the Alabama state docks. The docks commission reported $113,268.94 net for the first quarter, up from $76,692.06 a year ago and $58,148.76 in 1935, with plans to reinvest profits to upgrade terminal facilities.

Mobile Ala Alabama State Docks Bibb Graves Docks Commission Graves Jn

Baptist Meet Torrid Today in New Orleans

In New Orleans the Southern Baptist Convention of about 4,000,000 members condemned smoking as unchristian and unhealthy. Rev. Charles R. Bell Jr appealed for focus on large social issues like sharecropping, sweatshop wages, hunger, and urged action beyond brief resolutions. W D Upshaw warned against communism.

New Orleans Footiet Convention Charles R. Bell, Jr Anniston Ala W. D. Upshaw Prohibition

Bathing-suit fashion and weight loss in summer advice

The article comments on women’s dieting during hot summer months, arguing for lighter meals and salads to avoid excess weight. It notes a London two way stretch bathing suit, warns against flabby figures, and explains that reducing intake uses fat reserves. It ends with editor notes offering beauty pamphlets from Miss Glad.

India Beach

Morgans End Chicken Diet After Diamond Found

In Seattle on March 16 the Morgan couple quit their 18 day chicken meals after discovering a diamond in the gizzard of the last rooster. They had hoped the $100 gem was hidden in the birds while feeding them. They now have no more chickens.

Seattle William Morgans Morgans Mrs. Morgan

Bible Etymology From Greek Biblios Paper Name

The term Bible traces to the Greek biblios meaning writing paper used by early writers. Scholars note the evolution of the word from sacred texts to denote the collection of holy writings.

Bible

South America Ranks Fourth in 1936 Silver Output

South America produced 31,400,000 ounces of silver in 1936, ranking fourth among regions. The figure reflects regional mining activity and output amid early 20th century metal markets.

South America

Decatur Diary notes on trips guests and local events

Decatur Diary reports manager DeWitt Shaw leaves for a Birmingham area business trip and visitors including Elizabeth Oldacre and Miss Oldacre head to Cleveland Ohio. Local students and residents plan weddings, graduations, and hospital notes while a Central Baptist church organ is enhanced and a North Alabama dairy shipment heads for Illinois.

DeWitt Shaw Goodyears Cincinnati

He s My Pal postponed to Monday at Union Hill

The comedy drama He's My Pal by Lillian Mortimer, originally set for Saturday night at Union Hill, is rescheduled for Monday night May 17 at 8 o'clock.

Union Hill Lillian Mortimer

Lemon Juice on Steak Before Broiling Boosts Flavor

A kitchen tip suggests rubbing lemon juice onto a steak prior to broiling to enhance flavor. The approach highlights citrus acidity as a wooding note that can brighten beef.

Scout Camp West Moreland Opens June 14

Tennessee Valley Boy Scouts announce Camp West Moreland on Shoals Creek will open June 14 for six weeks with seven day periods. Fees drop while weekly capacity is 50 boys and seven new mosquito proof cabins will be built by Decatur Huntsville Athens Sheffield TVA. Facilities include floored mess hall two new kyaks sails two canoes and upgraded water front.

Tennessee Valley Boy Scouts Camp Westmoreland Shoals Creek Cecil Fain Grady Williams Scout Norris Decatur Huntsville Athens Sheffield TVA

Death of former Oklahoma congressman Percy Gassaway at 51

Colgate Oklahoma May 15. Percy L. Gassaway former cowboy congressman died at 8 a m in an ambulance en route to Ada after a heart attack at his ranch near Colgate He was 51 years old Gassaway a Democratic leader in southeastern Oklahoma and former district judge was defeated for reelection last November by Lyle Boren He once ridiculed Huey Longs share the wealth plan and proposed a Gassaway Plan to fund ten thousand annual incomes per family He sentenced a Negro to death as district judge and watched the execution in the electric chair

Colgate Okla Percy L. Gassaway Oklahoma Ada Here Gassaway Washington Lyle Boren Seminole Congress Huey P. Long Louisiana

Girls 4-H Camp Details Set for July Sessions

4-H Club leader T A Sims outlines two Alabama encampments in July. Eastern division runs July 5–9 with a $5 daily cost covering fees meals and lodging. western section July 9–14. Counties listed for attendance include Jackson DeKalb Marshall Blount Etowah Cherokee St Clair Jefferson Walker Calhoun and others totaling multiple counties. Club members from remaining counties will attend the second encampment July 9–14 with a different county roster.

T. A. Sims Jackson DeKalb Marshall Blount Etowah Cherokee St. Clair Jefferson Walker Calhoun Wieburns Talladega Shelby Clay Randolph Chambers Tallapoosa Coosa Chilton Elmore Lee Macon Bullock Russell Barbour Pike Crenshaw Covington Coffee Dale Henry Houston Geneva Lauderdale Limestone Madison Colbert Franklin Lawrence Morgan Cullman Marion Winston Lamar Fayette Pickens Tuscaloosa Bibb Hale Greene Sumter Marengo Perry Dallas Autauga Montgomery Lowndes Wilcox Butler Chocak Clarke Monroe Conecuh Escambia Baldwin Washington Mobile

McDougald Joins Decatur Drug Co as Prescriptionist

H. McDougald has accepted a position with Decatur Drug Company as prescriptionist. He has long been connected with the drug business in North Alabama and is widely known.

A. B. Hollingsworth Union University Decatur Alabama Hollingsworth Jimmy Munn H. McDougald Decatur Drug Company Mr. McDougald North

Mayor’s Court Fines Mayor in Overtime Parking Case

City Patrolman Keisler had tagged the mayor’s car for overtime parking. Mayor FE R Davis owned the vehicle and fined himself $1 in mayor’s court. Keisler then recalled the car had been tagged for the same violation earlier.

Mayoralty Ticket Union S. C Keisler FE. R. Davis

Toll bridges end free travel on Alabama tourist routes

The toll bridges across Alabama, long a menace to visitors, are now all free to pass and travel on the state’s highways is eased for tourists.

Alabama

Stocks end mixed as rails and industry push higher

In New York trading May 15, rails and industrials led gains while steels motors and utilities lagged. Transfers ran about 350000 shares with bonds quiet but modestly firmer. grains and cotton futures improved. Notable gainers included Santa Fe Southern Railway Northern Pacific Southern Pacific Union Pacific Pennsylvania Great Northern Celanese Loew's Paramount Warner Bros Eastern Kodak Otis Elevator Union Carbide.

New York Jones & Laughlin Santa Fe Southern Railway Northern Pacific Southern Pacific Union Pacific

Markets at a Glance May 15 New York Chicago and New Orleans

Market briefs note irregular stocks rail edges and steady bonds with slight Treasury gains. Curb list sees steady mood as some industrials rise. cotton steady with limited offerings. sugar improves on Cuban support. In Chicago wheat and corn strong on crop woes and short covering. Hog and cattle bids steady to higher. New Orleans cotton futures close steady with modest gains across July through March contracts.

New York Chicago New Orleans

Liverpool Cotton Market Closes in Whitsuntide

The Liverpool cotton market closed today on Whitsuntide. Trading activity paused and prices were not listed in the report.

Liverpool Whitsuntide

Potatoes Market Report From Chicago May 15

U.S. Department of Agriculture reports 108 potatoes on track 238 and total shipments 731. Idaho Russets show mixed demand with prices 2.25 to 2.85 per cwt by size and quality. Bliss Triumphs in Louisiana commands 2.25 to 2.75. California White Rose 2.65 to 2.90. Alabama 2.35 to 2.15. Mississippi 2.35. Maine and Idaho supplies moderate. new stock weak. overall market varied by region.

Chicago U.S. Dept U. S Maine Idaho Bliss Louisiana Alabama U Mississippi California White Rose

Poultry Prices In Chicago Market Report

Chicago May 15 Poultry live prices list a range of weights for hens roosters and turkeys with colored and white varieties. Hens over five pounds fetch varied values while turkeys ducks and geese show lighter rates for small birds and mixed colors.

Chicago White Rock Plymouth Rock Plymouth Springs

Butter-Eggs Market Report Chicago May 15

Butter prices show slight weakness with 16 277 creamery specials rated 93 and extras 92. Eggs tally 39 028 with steady demand. local extras firsts and graded prices listed, including storage packed firsts and current receipts.

Chicago

Livestock market report Chicago May 15 steady trends

Hog prices steady with an $11 top and 2,000 head barrow offering. cattle and calves show mixed gains with best steers near 16.00 and yearlings to 13.00. sheep and lambs rise modestly with fat lambs 25-50 higher and spring lambs 50-75, top clipped lambs 11.25 to 12.75 while ewes sell up to 6.00.

Chicago U. S. Dept

Also Mentioned on This Page

Decatur Elks Lodge Charter H. A. Patrekin Chas. Beckas G. Miskelly Oliver C. Cox James B. Ratliff W. R. Sartor W. D Jeckson R. FE. Lee W. Cattrell M. FE. Edwards W Alexander James G. Cobble J W. Jessup Chas H. Edwards Lee Pritches Hugh Terry B. B. Darnell A. D. Mathis Pat Crow Wm G. Btone EF. W. Kennedy W. J Duncan, Jr Fred Williamson Human Wohl James L. Rankin Paul Puckett Paul Arthur Wade Lewis ©. Brown B. G. Ryan J. A .Aycock Tim Lyons L. H. Dye E ®. Peden R. N. Harris J. Y. Hamil J. M Blondie Chic Young Gadgden Harwell G. Davis Internal Revenue Davis Kiwanis Club Carmichael Capitol Henry County Wes Johnson A. A. Carmichael Potter Smith State Highway Patrol Puta Pal Helen Mooney Peggy McEntire Helen Hansell Zulie Alexander Ruth Coffey Elizabeth Mooney Emhlyn Sams Theda Miller Beatrice Ledbetter Marie Whitlock Doris Schooley Velma Lee Cagle Martha Ann Royer Jimmie Louise Watson Gertrude Lamon Pam Littell Alice Bryant Clara Russell Sybil Royer Oledine Wallace Mary Lou Mooney Dorothy Blankenship Roberta Alexander Esta B. Fretwell Margaret Ann Kitchens Hodges Black Noble Black W. H Blankenship, Jr Bynum Hubert Cagle Norman Cagle Baron Cockrell Cary Cockrell Eldridge Cockrell Hulon Cockrell Charles Davis Henry Graham T. M.hamilton L. G.hansell Ernest Kutto Eugéne Lamon Roy Lovelady W. V. Lovelady Flemming Mooney J. R. Mooney Hhitman Mooney John H. Moore Parker Morris Millard McEntire Carl Royer Paul Russell Raymon Russell Robert Russell Jack Sapp Horace Sheats John P. Sheats Billie Short Russell Simmons Eugene Smith B. F. Vaughan MT. Tabor Clarence Atkins J. C. Atkins Rober Lee Boyer Jim Brown J. M. Brown Troy Byrd Ruel Byrd Claude Cushing Glenn Dobbs H. L. Dobbs J. C. Dobbs Harvey George Roy Gullion Charles Harris Arvin Hendrix Laverne Bridges Ruth McDonald Gladys Garrison Nelle Lake Emma Long Maurine Mullican Evelyn Mullican Aline White Wilma McAbee Margaret Roberts Margaret Nethery Forle Boger May Roberts Selma McAbee Gwendolyn Puckett Katherine Terrell Alma Boger Wilma Rachel Filis Liddie Garrison Gwendolyn Wallace Bertie Mae Kirby Ruth Nether Loyd C. Betterton Lloyd H. Burns Grady Dumas Marshal Garrison Thomas Holt Harold Lake C. W. Long Emmett Nethery,Jr Ruel Nethery James Olan Reeves Aaron Singleton Edward Singleton Howard Terrell Oden Ridge Carlton Akers Etheridge Akers Donald Childers Etheridge Childers Monroe Childers David Drinkard Isaac Drinkard Graham Beavers Monroe Drinkard Clifford Duskin Charles Garrett Felton Ford Claude Pate Gwin Puckett Milton Stansell Macon Patton Douglass Patton Yell Baptist Glad Miss’ Glad Betty Grable Gladys Glad America Decatur’s Elizabeth Lucile Oldacre Cleveland, O Paul Oldacre Coviington Mae Oldacre Joe Ragsdale Alabama Business Institute Hanceville John Boatwright The Rhodes Siness Institute W. M. Brothers T. M. Davenport Associated Press Association Davenport Scottsboro Leslie Doss Falkville Annie Ruth Rogers William Edward McCloskey Paul Eckerd Mary Helen Eckerd Theron Mason O. B. Breeding Wallace Meadows Earl Foster Leighton Colbert County Mary Emma Gargus Mesdames Meadows Foster Fd Templeton H. L. Brown Hartselle Lovie Sasser Somerville Doris Teague H. C. Teague Parkville Baugh's Infirmary Harry Dublin Benevolent Society Hospital Jeddy Ryan Sherman Street John A. Fpurr Selma G. W. Hill Ed Herrier J. B. Sellera Dorothy Central Baptist Church North Alabama W. R. Compton Denbow Old Albany Bryans Charles W. Bryan Lincoln Neb A Bryan William Jennings Bryan Dynasty Bryan Ruth Bryan Rohde Denmark Solon M’dougald Decatur Drug CO Wall Street By Victor Eubank
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