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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1937

Page

2

Cotaco High salutes 19 graduates in first class

Nineteen Cotaco high school seniors graduate as the first cohesive class formed from Morgan County, Eva, Priceville and Ryan schools. Diplomas are presented by Prof George T Woodruff with addresses by Attorney Gentry Crow and others. Despite long travel distances some 13 students achieved perfect attendance amid a notable ceremony and class night activities.

Morgan County Hartecti Eva Prigeville Ryan Gente Crow Decatur Hart Attorney Theaker Crow George T. Woodruff J. J. Holladay T. C. Peace Montgomery PWA Cotaco CWA J. H. Crow County Board of Education Morgan County High Schol Priceville Ann Grantland Hartselle Loeva Griffin Batleyton Ethel Hough Lacey's Spring Evelyn Johnson Evelyn Lawrence Evelyn Lipscomb Alice Ransom Lacey's Lula Williams Lady’s Spring Margaret Palmer Hazevist Somerville Pauline Mc Lil- Yan Compton Union Grove J. C. Bagwell Joppa Afton Pauline McAnally Elgin Bowen Haze Gilchrist Ethel Hough Sula Williams Feivelyn Lawrence Margaret Palm Faye Rolfe Alma Atkinson Valdermosa Lillie Waugh Quenton Hendrix Edith Peck Bernice Bailey Elizabeth Oldacre James Green John A. Holder Val Hermosa Holladay Cotaco High School By &E

Egyptian boy king and other clues puzzle grid

A filled crossword style list with horizontal and vertical clues. Entries include references to rulers, directions, measurements, and objects such as wine vessel, ocean vessel, and wooden pin. The page compiles a word puzzle grid ready for filling.

Odd coincidence at Cotaco High School graduation

Morgan County tax assessor John M. Maxwell observed a notable link at Cotaco High graduation. Former teacher E L Hayes and former pupil George T Woodruff, both prominent in local education, figure in the event. Hayes once taught Maxwell, Woodruff supervised him at Massey.

John M. Maxwell Morgan County Cotaco High School Maxwell E. L. Hayes Cotaco George T. Woodruff Hayes Old Parkville Normal College Woodruff Massey

Decatur Day Brings Softball and Community Pride

12 noon softballs at Benson Field feature Alabama Hosiery Mill vs Cooper Wells. Events include a 1:30 p m group photo 3 p m wrestling and a 3 p m dismissal. Local Chamber of Commerce leaders tout a topsy day inviting Morgan county youth and residents.

Benson Field Alabama Hosiery Mill Cooper Wells Hosiery Mill Cooper-Wells Hosiery Mill Hurst P. Ellis Jackson Tomilton Jones Stroud Haney Wade Knoblock Decatur Morgan County Chamber of Commerce Princess and Capitol Theatres Federated Women's Clubs

Decatur News Roundup Guests Attend Local Events

Decatur visitors schedule includes Judge Bragg at Martin arena wrestling. Town plans all stores closing Thursday afternoon for summer. Birth announced for Garrus Herron daughter May 10 in Chattanooga. Local residents attend funerals, weddings, and church activities. Poultry patrol and highway patrol notes, and community meetings with Rev W L Spearman.

Garrus Herron Decatur Chattanooga

Feather versus gold weight comparison explained

A pound of feathers weighs more by avoirdupois standard than a pound of gold by troy standard because a pound avoirdupois equals 7000 grains while a troy pound equals 5760 grains. This demonstrates why subtle units matter in common weight comparisons.

Alexander to Talk Tonight at Central Baptist

Rev. Dr. W. R. Alexander of Florence South Carolina will speak at Central Baptist Church tonight in place of the regular Bible study led by Rev. John C. Cowell Jr. The sermon titled Simon Becomes Peter is described as timely and engaging. A spirited evangelistic song service will precede the talk.

Central Baptist Church John C. Cowell W. R. Alexander Florence South Carolina First Baptist Church 8. C Simon Peter

Testimony Details Gladys Shelters Donald After Slaying

Doris French testified that Gladys and Donald visited the French home after the slaying. Gladys wept on the bed, saying something was wrong with her mother, and instructed Mr. French to keep Donald from taking the car. Gladys asked not to see Donald again and sought to prevent his escape.

Gladys Doris French Donald Doris Mrs. French Mr. French

Bach’s Hidden Manuscript Copied by Moonlit Heir

The boyhood eye strain left Bach fragile, but he illegally copied a manuscript his brother Christoph kept as too advanced. Using moonlight, Johann secretly transcribed the pages to study the work.

Johann Sebastian Bach Christoph Johann

Cotaco Seen As Fastest Growing School In Area

Cotaco School lies in a region ringed by foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Educators predict it will be one of the fastest growing schools in the state’s portion.

Cotaco

War Office as England's largest employer described

The War Office is identified as England's biggest employer, with vast organizational reach including three major schools, churches, prisons, police, and even a fleet of its own. The note highlights its broad "activi ties" within the public sector and security apparatus.

War Office England

Funeral services for Everette E. Ghililand

Funeral services were to be held in Kellyton for Everette E. Ghililand a 53 year old man who died yesterday in Goodwater after a sudden illness. The death and services are noted in brief state notices from Alabama cities.

Goodwater Ala Everette E. Ghililand Kellyton

Market Drift After Mild Offerings and Mixed Signals

The stock market lagged today with many leaders slipping while oils, coppers, farm shares and several rail stocks held firm. Sentiment appeared standoffish amid strike talk and administration proposals, with minor advances in corn and cotton and steady bonds. Transactions totaled about 750000 shares as utilities saw mixed gains and Safeway faded before a late recovery.

Victor Eubank New York Supreme Court U. S. Steel Republic General Motors Chrysler Briggs Montgomery Ward American Tobacco Western Union Consolidated Edison American Can Westinghouse Paramount Proctor & Gamble Safeway Skelly Oil Standard Oil of New Jersey Kennecott Cerro de Pasco International Harvester Case, Deere Pennsylvania Northern Pacific Great Northern Edison Electric Institute

Chicago Livestock Prices Report May 19

U S Dept of Agriculture data show hogs 8 000 head with 2 500 direct, live weights 150 190 lb ranges 11.00 to 12.00 with top 12.00 for 150 190 lb. Cattle 9 000 and calves 1 500 to sell at 11.00 upward for yearlings and 12.00 upward for medium weighty steers. undertone weak to low. Pigs limited. bulk packing sows 10.75 11.10. bulk good and choice 200 300 lb hogs 11.65 11.90. 35 50 higher than Tuesday.

Chicago U. S

Robson Rivalry and Supreme Court Vacancy Prompts Debate

Senate discussions center on a Robinson compromise amid talk of a possible vacancy created by Justice Van DeVanter's retirement. Speculation links Chief Executive influence to a potential nominee as Pittman and others back Robinson while Roosevelt says no successor plan has been decided and no court bill news.

Robinson Arkansas White House Roosevelt Schagen Supreme Court Justice van DeVanter Pittman Nev Robert H. Jackson

Market Report Shows Mixed Demand Across Livestock Classes

Bulk crop grading mostly good to better with early top weighty bulls at 14.25 and some 13.00 75 loads. Bulls weak and other cattle steady, sausage offerings down to 6.50. Lightweight fed heifers active at 11.25 down to 9.50. common grades 7.00 9.00. Sheep 4,000 head, 1,500 direct, clipped lambs steady with 10.75 11.25. Texas offerings 9.00, native spring lambs stronger, top 13.75. shorn ewes 4.50 5.25, mostly steady.

Texas

Markets at a Glance May 19 Chicago and New York summaries

Markets mixed in New York and Chicago with stocks easy and bonds irregular. Oils and copper saw buyer interest while cotton and sugar stayed near steady with a favorable weekly weather outlook. Hogs rose to a top of 12 with gains of 35 to 50 cents. wheat advanced in Chicago on crop concerns and corn showed uneven demand.

New York U. S Chicago

Cotton futures close steady in mixed trading

New York May 19cotton futures closed steady with slight gains in parts. July through March contracts show small intraday ranges with last prices near 12.80 cents. Spot middling cotton quoted at 13.27 cents.

N. Y New York

Cotton Prices Rise on Liverpool Market Report

Liverpool May 19 The cotton market shows 82 000 bales traded including 9 900 American with spot quiet and prices up 11 points. Quotations list American strict good middling 8 11, good middling 7 81, strict middling 7 51, middling 7 26, strict low middling 7 01, low middling 6 51, strict good ordinary 6 01, good ordinary 6 61. Futures closed quiet July 7 09, Oct 7 08, Dec 6 99, Jan 6 99, March 6 99.

Liverpool

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