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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1935
Page
2
A mistrial was declared in the case of Mrs Zula Cochran 22 after jurors reported deadlock Judge C P Almon then set a second trial for the next regular term The case followed the conviction of George Buddy Prewitt Mrs Cochran’s son on murder charges and Prewitt claimed she killed Officer Sanderson during transport from Vina on disorderly conduct charges
By Cowan point Lieut G C White in charge. The boys come back to Athens for the weekend.
A joint gathering of nearly all Decatur teachers and many mothers convened in the Central gym to learn about the May 5 election. W W Benson led the meeting explaining the proposal preserves the county wide three mill tax vital to school funding. Principal O S Hagerman kept minutes and a general discussion urged attendees to vote on the 25th and remind others to do so.
Washington dispatch says Roosevelt still holds solid public backing though some alarm among business leaders over policy mix. Remarks note Huey Long's limited traction, Cutting controversy looms in 1936 liberal realignment, and book Handout sparks curiosity amid rumors of authorship.
Senior Berean Club and several organizations including Music Study Club Garden Club and League of Women Voters held a meeting. Mrs A M Roan and Mrs J D Garren led appointments with Kiwanis W W Benson, and a committee to study poll lists chosen. Light refreshments were served by Misses Thomas and Batman.
ATHENS Ala May 17 Special W A Caughran has bought a part of a property and plans to construct a fine home. The purchase signals a new residence for the local figure as plans proceed toward a substantial dwelling in the community.
M. J. Easter county tax assessor said the county board of review has completed the property assessments and will meet in June to hear protests. The board of review consists of county revenue board members with the tax assessor as ex officio secretary.
In Rockford Illinois on May 17 a baby girl was born to Mrs Fagerberg while her husband C Roland Pagerberg aged 33 died of heart disease the day before. The article notes the funeral arrangements are being made for the deceased.
Caughran, county agent for Gulf Refining Company, reports on a $2000 consideration for the Sarah M. Malone lot. Construction of a handsome home will start at once as building activity increases locally.
A NEA service feature explains how fruit can aid a meat heavy diet with examples such as ham with pineapple and beef loaf with raisins. It offers recipe ideas including beef loaf with added raisins and a home version of Filet of Fish Waikiki with pineapple sauce and a pineapple garnish.
An advertisement touts Thedford’s Black-Draught as a dependable purely vegetable laxative. It recounts Mr. J. W. Dillard of Jonesboro Arkansas who found relief after starting with small doses after meals and says his bowels are now regulated.
Mrs. J. T. Nelson, secretary of the Northern district Alabama Federated Women's Clubs, expressed appreciation to The Daily for assistance during the recent convention. She said the thirty-eight clubs in the northern district thank you for courtesy shown them.
Twenty one boys from the local CCC camp have gone to Hartselle to do preliminary work on the construction of a new camp there. The group will assist with site preparation and related tasks under supervision.
Freeport New York resident Mrs J H Valentine reports losing 14 pounds in three weeks by taking Kruschen Salts. Her husband also shed 12 pounds in the same period and plans to continue. The ad cites a half teaspoon in hot water each morning as the method and lists local drugstores selling the product.
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