Veterans in Spotlight Highlight Pioneer Clubwomen
Ruth Cowan of Citry New Jersey attends opening session of the General Federation Jubilee Triennial. Mrs. Daidie Orr Dunbar will announce pioneers honored for long club membership and outstanding service. Notables invited include Ruth Nichols and Mary Woolley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Cowan
District of Columbia
Living Pioneer
Daidie Orr Dunbar
Portland
Ore
A. Fox
Detroit
Mrs. Fox
Washington
Ruth Nichols
Avistrix
Judith Waller
Chicago, Broadcasting
Mary Woolley
Mt. Holyoke College
R. W. Shepherd Promoted To WPA State Assistant
R W Shepherd manager of WPA District 1 with headquarters here rises to assistant state director of WPA operations and will transfer to the Montgomery office. He came to Decatur in 1936 from Russellville and will take up new duties in Montgomery in the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Shepherd
WPA
Montgomery
Decatur
Mr. Shepherd
Russellville
Franklin County
Svork
Alabama Relief Administration
Shepherd
Birmingham
Alabama Polytechnic Institute At
Auburn
Decatur Lions Club
Organist William Pilcher to Perform in Decatur
William Pilcher of Henry Pilcher’s Sons Inc Louisville arrives at noon to perform a recital on the newly installed Central Methodist church organ at five this afternoon. He explains he is on a southern trip and will stop over for the concert, which is open to the public with no admission fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pilcher
Henry Pilcher
Pilcher
Louisville
Skilled Men Needed By Air Corps Says Sergeant Here
Sergeant James W Barnes describes the Air Corps rapid expansion and its need for skilled workers. The service seeks mechanics welders electricians clerks and radio and weather personnel and notes a seven to one man ratio with training at Chanute Field Illinois. Enlistment runs three years for ages 18 to 35 with education requirements and opportunities for promotion and career trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W.’ Barnes
Post Office
Decatur
U.S. Army Air Corps
Air Corps
Barres
Barnes
Uncle Sam
Chanute—Field
Nols
Sokner
Markets Drift In Narrow Trade As Prices Stagnate
In New York trading on May 19 buyers and sellers clashed over prices with shifts across the fence. Minor declines finished the day and poultry quotes showed modest movements from the prior session, including springs and various fowl price levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Eubank
New York
Markets at a Glance May 19 Mixed Signals Across Sectors
In New York stocks wavered with leaders shifting narrowly, bonds steady to slow, and rails slipping. Cotton gains due to short covering while sugar faces liquidation offsetting speculative demand. metals hold steady amid record steel output and wool sees improved short covering. Chicago grains rise with corn moving up alongside higher wheat. hogs active with gains to 15. cattle weaker with steers and yearlings down about 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall St
Chicago
Butter and Eggs Receipts Report From Chicago Market
Butter receipts total 1 367 814 with grade scores 35 3 4 to 36 1 4 and 89 to 93. Centralized carrots show 34 3 4. Eggs receipts 38 411 with fresh graded extras and local firsts. Current receipts 21 3 4 with checks 20 and storage packed extras 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Spot cotton prices steady in New Orleans market
New Orleans spot cotton closed steady with one low extra. Sales reached 2 165 while low middling sold at 11.24 and middling at 12.69 with good middling at 13.04. Receipts were 3 179 and stock stood at 508 844.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
New York Stock Summary Quick Look May 19
Markets show declines and advances with mixed activity as total issues and specific stock counts appear in a brief trading snapshot. The record lists declines, unchanged and total issues across different categories with figures like 170 164 declines and 181127 total issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Poultry Prices Reported at Chicago Market May 19
Poultry market data shows live chicks trading with 21 tricks, overall decline. Hens over 5 pounds steady to down, leghorn hens around 17.5, broilers 2.5 pounds and down, colored varieties near 18, Plymouth Rock and White Rock around 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springs
Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Chicago
Cotton futures rally fades after brief surge in New York
New York trading saw a sharp late rally in cotton futures with about 45 000 bales traded on hedging driven by Wickard's statement that farmers would receive parity payments next season. Final prices closed down about 1 to 2 points with July at 12.90 and October near 13.04.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
agriculture _Wickard
Nashville Livestock Market Report May 19
Salable cattle 1000 with calves 250. Steady to 25 cents lower for cattle good and choice fed steers and yearlings 10.00 to 11.00. Common and medium cattle 7.50 to 9.50. Beef cows up to 7.50, canner and cutter cows 5.00 to 6.50. Bulls to 8.25. Vealer top 11.00. Hogs salable 800, mostly 10 cents higher. good and choice 100 to 250 pounds 8.80, sows 6.90. Sheep 1200, mostly steady. spring lambs 11.00 to 12.00, others 8.50 to 10.00. fat ewes 3.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenm
Federal State Market News Service
Cottonseed meal futures steady in Memphis bid quotes
Prime cottonseed meal futures 41 percent closed steady in Memphis. May 25.00 July 25.30 Sept 26.15 Oct 26.45 Dec 26.60 Jan 6.50. Sales 1,300 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Terin
F.O.B
Wheat rises on parity loan hopes after Roosevelt hint
Chicago May 19 A burst of buying pushed wheat prices higher with net gains around 3 cents a bushel before noon as Secretary Wickard signaled President Roosevelt would approve the 5 percent parity crop loan measure passed by Congress last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wickard
Roosevelt
Congress
Negro High Seniors Present The Little Clodhopper
The Decatur Negro High School senior class will stage their annual commencement play tonight at 8 o clock. The production features Evelyn Holmes Louise Saxton Lillie Garth Vivian Cummings Larry Stewart James Mayes and Ollie Kimber in roles from The Little Clodhopper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Negro High School
Little Clodhopper
Evelyn Holmes
Louise Saxton
Lillie Garth
Vivian Cummings
Larry Stewart
James Mayes
Ollie Kimber
Youth Killed in Car Crash near Athens Alabama
Elbert Morgan a 22 year old farm youth died after his car overturned on Brown s Ferry Road twelve miles west of Athens when a tire blew out causing loss of control. He lived only minutes and funeral services are set for Limestone Presbyterian Church with burial in the church graveyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Elbert Morgan
Brown's Ferry
Young Morgan
Judge Morgan
Limestone Presbyterian Church
McConnell
Ore Mines death claims Artie Cooper in Birmingham
Coroner Gip Evans reported that Artie Cooper twenty of Thomas was killed after coming into contact with a live electrical wire at the Spaulding Ore Mines in Birmingham. He died en route to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Artie Cooper
Thomas
Spaulding
Gip Evans
Fate declared war as ambu lance corps ships to join Free French
The Zamzam carried twenty ambulances valued at 1380 each for use by 24 drivers joining General Charles De Gaull's Free French forces in the Lake Chad region. Leader Francis J Vicovari 20 of New York earned the Croix de Guerre for bravery at the Maginot line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zamzam
Charles de Gaull
Lake Chad
French Equatorial Africa
Francis J Vicovari
New York
American Volunteer Corps
Maginot Line
France
Philip N Paversham
Concord
N. H
Ray Concord, Jr
Faversham
William Faversham
Cornelia Otis Skinner
Cliftor Webb
Chicago
Colcord
University of Missouri
British War Dilemmas Grow Over Syria Crisis
The piece analyzes a tense Middle East stand where British forces confront risks in Syria amid German and French farce. Wavell faces strategic limits as Syria, under Vichy influence, could become a German transit route, prompting Turkish urging to preemptively seize Syria to block Nazi logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria
Iraq
Dentz
Wavell
Wavel
Middle East
Vichy
Hitler
Senate panel to hold hearings on Cumberland Rivers TVA bill
The Senate Agricultural Committee agreed to hold hearings soon on a bill to bring the Cumberland Rivers under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Valley Authority introduced by Senator Norris of Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Agricultural Committee
Norris
D-Neb
Cumberland Rivers
Tennessee Valley Authority
William Hurn Dies At Home In Mooresville
William T. Hurn 58 of Mooresville died suddenly at his home on Sunday afternoon from a cerebral hemorrhage. Graveside rites are set for 10 a.m. Thursday in Mooresville cemetery with Lindsay Allen of Grant Street Church of Christ officiating. Burial is by Brown Decatur. Survived by wife, three daughters, two sons, two sisters, one brother. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Hurn
Mooresville
Hurn
Lindsay Allen
Grant Street Church of
Hollywood
California
Douglas Hagen
W. A. Hurn
T. W. Hurn
Tuscumbia
Mary Hurn
J. J. Cain
Tuscaloosa
J. W. Hurn
Saginaw
Texas
John Hundley
James Hill
Willis Hill
James 8. Smith
Withers Peebes
Frank Richardson
Roy Griffin
John Bosack
Roosevelt Pushes Parity for Basic Crops in 1947
Secretary Wickard announced that President Roosevelt aims for parity this year for basic crops including wheat corn cotton tobacco and rice. He tied parity to loans and payments and urged safe delivery of lend-lease shipments to Britain while noting Congress sent the variety loan bill for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Hutchinson
Kas
Wickard
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Congress
Rooseve
Naval trial opens for two officers in Alabama death
A general court martial for Ensign Joseph Thompson of California and Ensign Paul Brown of Illinois opens at the Pensacola naval air station. They face manslaughter charges after a plane wing struck and killed Mrs. Robert Phillips near Robertsdale Alabama on March 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fla
Navy
Naval Air Station
Charles A. Nicholson
Joseph C. Thompson
Healdsburg
Calif
Paul C. Brown
Chicago
Baldwin County
Ala
Robert Phillips
Naval Fliers
Robertsdale
Axis War Report Highlights Air Losses and Italian Croat Alliance
The weekend saw the RAF claim 22 Axis aircraft down with 20 more damaged in raids on Cirenaica, Suez area, and Iraq while Britain suffered few air attacks. German reports cite RAF damage to railway facilities and civilians in western Germany as Kiel raids resume. In Istanbul German sources mention Russian volunteers in Iraq and planned cooperation against Britain. In Rome the Duke of Spoleto was proclaimed King Aimone of Croatia and borders of the new kingdom were drawn, with Croats pledging no armed bases along the Adriatic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RAF
Cirenaica
Suez Canal
Iraq
Great Britain
Germany
Cologne
Kiel
Istanbul
Middle East
Italy
Rome
Duke of
Spoleto
Adriatic
Want Ads: Economical Turnover For Buyers And Sellers
The notice promotes Want Ads as the most economical way to conduct turnover between buyers and sellers, highlighting its efficiency and reach for all classified needs.
Decatur Diary Reports Weekend Visitors and Local Events
Decatur diary notes Miss Rosa Nell Speer and Miss Mary Tom Speer of Lawrenceburg Tennessee as guests Saturday night. Various locals travel, visit relatives, and attend church programs while others undergo medical procedures and celebrate births. A Tennessean liner makes its first trip from Washington to Memphis amid regional activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Nell
Mary Tom Speer
Lawrenceburg, Tenn
Peggy Ratliff
John Manahan
Smoky Mountains
Ashville
N. C
Tennessean
Southern Streamliner
Washington
Memphis
Redus Trial Set For June 23 In Limestone County
Robert Redus a Athens man charged with murder in the slaying of Bedford Brackeen Athens policeman last March 23 was re arraigned in Limestone County court before Judge Seybourn Lynne and trial set for June 23 due to illness of defense attorney Henry Jones. Redus pleaded innocent and innocent by reason of insanity. A special 75 juror venue was drawn including two negroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Redus
Athens
Bedford F. Brackeen
Limestone
Seybourn H. Lynne
Redus
Henry Jones
Moulton
Lynne
A. A. Griffith
Cullman
Melvin Hutson
Decatur
George Johnston
Coal and Shipyard Labor Unions Push for Higher Wages Amid Picket Threats
AFL machinists say it is impossible to build ships without machinists and refuse to block returns to work. CIO official Rathbone warns CTO will be mobilized against picket action. Union seeks $1.15 hourly raise and double overtime, higher than the new master contract. UMW strike threats in eight states postponed as negotiations continue. Southern wage demand stands at $1.40 per day on a base of $5.60, while northern operators already agreed to $1 raise to $7 daily. Defense mediation board expects quick settlement of coal and shipyard disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL
Mervyn Rathbone
CIO
CTO
United Miner Workers of America
UMW
Defense Mediation Board
Recess income tax scales for excess profits described
The text outlines progressive tax rates on excess income with thresholds at 15 to 30 and above 30 percent of invested capital. It contrasts these with current rates starting at 25 percent on the first $20,000 of excess profit, rising to 50 percent above $500,000.
Alabama Delegation Named for 81st General Assembly
Alabama will send commissioners and alternates to the eighty first General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States. Delegates from East Alabama include J. E. Graham, A. L. MacNair, N. Crosby, and A. D. Ramsay with alternates J. M. Graham, C. W. Sessions, R. C. Keller, A. M. Mourtney and others from North and Mobile Presbyteries. The assembly meets May 22 in Montreal North Carolina. The opening sermon will be by retiring moderator Dr. Frank C. Brown of Dallas Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Eighty-First General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church In the
United States
Betti
J. E. Graham
Troy
A. L. MacNair
Alexander City
N. Crosby
Ozark
A. D. Ramsay
Presbytery
East Alabama
J. M. Graham
Prattville
C. W. Sessions
Pufala
R. C. Keller
Union Springs
A. M. Mourtney
Montgomery
W. K. Blake
Springville
J. T. Keels
Fort Payne
A. A. Jones
Decatur
W. E. Morrow
Gadsden
Presbytery of
North Alabama
Adrian DeYoung
Rutherford Lapsiey
Anniston
W. P. McKay
Eutaw
Tuscaloosa
J. W. Wilcox
Uniontown
W. G. Greenlee
Greensboro
L. A. Morgan
Selma
A. L. Jackson
Eighty-First General Assembly
Presbyterian Church In
Southern Presbyterian Church
Montreal
N. C
Frank C. Brown
Dallas
Texas
Mrs Royer 84 dies after long illness in Morgan County
Mrs Malinda Royer, a Morgan County resident for most of her life, died at 10 this morning at her Decatur route 3 home after a long illness. She was 84. Survived by three sons L P Royer Montgomery T Royer Decatur route 3 R L Royer Spring City Tennessee a daughter Mrs Annie Pickens Alexander City and other relatives. Born in Georgia she joined Missionary Baptist church 67 years ago. Funeral arrangements are by Brown Funeral Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malinda Royer
Morgan County
Decatur
Georgia
Missionary Baptist Church
Alabama Defense Program Outline Promises County Briefings
Representatives from North Alabama counties will receive an outline of the defense program and guidance on compiling county information for the Office of Production Management. John Ward, secretary, will review the State Chamber’s operations and its impact on counties. Barrett Shelton discusses the chamber’s role and benefits to Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Alabama
Office of Production Management
State Chamber
John Ward
Mr. Caddell
Barrett Shelton
Alabama
State Chamber of Commerce
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Veterans
Randolph Field
Army
Wall Street
N. Y. Cotton
Negro High
Congo
Donald
University of Chicago Divinity School
William Hurn
Decatur’s
W. G Roberts
Billy
Lund
Lawrence Bishop
D. L. Murphy and Sons
Donald Wray
Ralph
Lee Hudson
William Hutson
Lorene Oden
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
J. L. Howard
Baugh’s Infirmary
Little Don Glenn Carpenter
Tom Lovett
Wheeler
Benevolent Society Hospital
Robert McFarland
Elkton
Tennessee
Baugh's Infirmary
Cc. W. Thompson
Hartselle
Akin Burnham
Alonzo Putnam
Danville
Cora Mae King
Reikville
R. M. Holmes
Eva
John N. Campbell
Somerville
David Baggett
J. H. Woodruff
J. N. Wright
FalkVille
James T. Johnson
Holland Compton
Pearce Freeman
Olive Street
Lucille Lamon
Chattanooga
W. R Green
Hamil
Town Creek
E. G. Hamilton
W. A. Sullivan
Edna Holland
Sallie Mae Henson
O. B. Smith
J. F. Levin
Decatur Business and Professional Women’s Club
E. L. Byrd
Route 2
John W. Crawford
Panama City, Florida
A. M. Roan
W. W. Inglis
14Th Avenue
East
Lyle Hough
Sipne
Mrs. Emerson McCullough
Fourth Ave
Hamil Clinic
John Webb
The
Engineers
Claiburn
Luther Webb
Joe Humphrey
Iirst Engineers
Camp Claiburn
Cincinnati
Morgan Scott
University of Alabama
Fred Halbrooks, Jr
Howard
Decatur Yard
Middlebrooks Lumber CO
Canal Bt
River Phone
Arthur Jones
Montreat
Turner
Coal & Grain Co
Checkerboard
Moulton Street
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