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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1938

Page

3

Senate Leaders Split On Wage Differentials And Board

The Senate labor committee debated wage hour plans with Thomas urging a federal board to set regional pay, while Borah opposed a board but supported differentials. Harrison resisted a flat 25 cent proposal and McNary hinted at GOP support if the bill returns to committee. a wage hour law was deemed likely to pass.

Washington Senate Labor Committee Thomas Utah Borah Ida Senate House Harrison D. Miss Department of Labor McNary Ore Thomas’ Committee

Ellen Daggs in Old Mexico Thinks of a Ranch Life

Ellen Daggs the Hollywood star wakes from shock after a perilous rescue and wonders aloud about abandoning fame. Bill Baron contemplates helping her buy a ranch in Mexico or on American soil as Palda Montoya arranges a ride for them into the desert landscape.

Bien Dale Uel Bill Baron Don Julio Toya Courtes Ellen Dale Dea Ellen Hollywood America Old Mexico Montoyas California Sonora Arizona Tucson San Antonio Mr. Baron Bill Senor Montoya Daggs Dale Ellen Daggs All Stars Rancho Montoya Pandla Montoya Senor

Students Visit Daily Plant Inspection Tour

Seven members of Austinville high school occupation class and their teacher Miss Lola Moody visited the Daily plant for an inspection Tuesday afternoon. The group included Charles Watterson Robert Hugh Campbell J P Smith Boyce Smith Miss Margaret Kirkpatrick and Martha Schafer.

Austinville High School Lola Moody Charles Watterson Robert Hugh Campbell J. P. Smith Boyce Smith Margaret Kirkpatrick Martha Schafer

Banker Edward T. Stotesbury Dies at 89 in Philadelphia

Edward T. Stotesbury, 89, renowned international banker, philanthropist, and art and horse enthusiast, died after a heart attack following a car accident near his Chestnut Hill home. He had been returning from the Reading Company office where he chaired the executive committee.

Philadelphia Edward T. Stotesbury Chestnut Hill Reading (Railroad) Company

Johnston to Run for Senate in South Carolina

Gov. Olin Johnston of South Carolina announced on the White House steps that he will seek the U S Senate seat held by Ellison D. Smith. Johnston vows loyalty to the Democratic platform while facing multiple primary challengers in August.

Washington Olin D. Johnston South Carolina Roosevelt Congress Johnston White House Senate Ellison D. Smith Smith Important Agriculture Committee E. D. Rivers Georgia Rivers Walter F. George George Pepper Florida Hill Alabama South Barkley Kentucky Duffy Wisconsin McAdoo California

Doggie in Oregon Kills Cougar. $25 Bond Boost Reported

In Toledo Oregon on May 18 a farmer named R C Bemrose shot an unsociable dog that had run under the barn and received $25 in bounties for a six foot cougar.

Toledo Ore R. C. Bemrose

Child birthday party for Jo Anne Luker

Mrs. Joe Luker hosted a Saturday May 14 birthday party for her daughter Jo Anne to celebrate her 8th birthday. Assistants Carolyn Murphree and Ophelia Coffey helped with games and refreshments as guests Mary Hancock Beatrice Hancock Jeanne Smith John Gary Parker Billy Royer Virginia Louise Cagle Jacqueline Smith Lola Bert Templeton Helen Marie Spain Katherine Thompson Charles Luker attended.

Joe Luker Jo Anne

Voice of the People expresses praise for Old Age Association efforts

A May 15 1938 letter from Decatur Alabama commends the Old Age Association Committee as economical and constructive. The writer urges civic cooperation to lift the city from decline and invites Advisory Committee members to meet at the courthouse next Thursday at 7 30 PM to push efforts beyond 100 percent.

The Old Age Association Court House

Ryan's Seniors to Be Seen in Play Wild Ginger

A three act comedy drama Wild Ginger will be presented at Ry an's X Roads Thursday night by the senior boys and girls. Cast includes Jake Sallman Quentin Wright Geoffrey Freeman T J Briscoe Sanford Lakey Robert Wallace Marwood Lakey DeWitt Bagwell and others. Everyone was invited.

Ryan’s X Roads Jake Sallman Quentin Wright Geoffrey Freeman T. J. Briscoe Sanford Lakey Robert Wal

Bridal escort ends jail stay after ceremony

Sheriff James Smith accompanied Herbert Schwensohn, 29, a groom, to the church for a wedding in Cedar Rapids. After the ceremony Schwensohn was jailed again for 30 days on a charge of illegal possession of liquor. he did not serve as best man.

Cedar Rapids James Smith Herbert Schwensohn Schwensohn Vantha Skenner

Pickpocket Returns Wallet After Conscience Attack

In West Plains Missouri on May 18 a pickpocket who stole a man named Crider's wallet sent back the wallet and $75 by mail after feeling remorse. He had kept only $5 from the cash. The incident was noted by the press association.

West Plains Herman Crider

Remarriages Prompt Review in Clarksville

County Clerk Bettis Logan reported that three of 24 couples married by Mayor A. B. Laster in Clarksville over four years have been remarried after an attorney general ruling questioned the legality of their marriage status.

Clarksville Ark Bettis Logan A. B. Laster

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