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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1932
Page
1
Morgan and Cullman county strawberries move to eastern markets. A 13 car train passes Decatur en route east as revenues brighten. Last shipments from Hartselle yield $2.50 per crate for Aroma berries, while Klondikes bring $0.50 to $1 less.
Joyn W. Jones, recovering from a recent illness, is able to be out for brief periods at his Ferrey street home. Friends across the country will be glad to hear of his improving condition.
Harry Higdon of the J C Penney Store reports returning from Birmingham after attending a meeting of Alabama and Georgia store managers yesterday.
H Bentley the second in a family charged with grand larceny for alleged 600 dollar theft from Mr McCarley in the Hartsale area. Preliminary hearing set for Saturday May 28 before Judge Quiver of the Inferior Court. Boyd Bentley held on bond. same offense charged. Gold valued portion taken from an old trunk found about 100 yards from the Bentley home.
Wallace Gover, famed by Decatur fans for a past standout moment, once beat the Birmingham Barons with a key play. Years earlier the Barons visited the YYMCA for two games, Gover’s team matching them after a changes, and Gover’s defense helped keep the ninth inning tied as a runner scored.
A goodly number of Decatur supporters head to Athens for the second Bee Line league matchup. The game, postponed from Thursday due to rain, will be played today.
Butler P. A. Hine, commander of the local post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, reminds all veterans of a called meeting Sunday afternoon at the courthouse to discuss final plans for pushing the congressional fight for immediate payment of veterans' compensation.
Amelia Earhart Putnam lands at Grace Alabama at 10 31 AM after a trans Atlantic solo attempt. She travels with Bernt Balchen and a mechanic to ready the ship for the next ocean crossing. The giant airliner Do X continues toward Lake Constance with a 14 man crew aboard.
President Carmichael reported Alabama college faces a financial crisis with salaries three months late. He urged a special legislature session as the only solution, noting the strain on staff families in the small Monroville community.
Campaign leaders in Decatur praised the official count showing all amendments beaten overwhelmingly. The late word confirms the vote outcome and widespread satisfaction with the result.
Co. R. Jacobs of the Tennessee Valley bank is expected back Saturday after a two week vacation trip to Florida.
Alabama bankers heard W D Robertson of the First Bank of Birmingham urge education as a lasting asset amid economic fluctuations. He said bankers must study current conditions and expand access to sound banking principles to improve community service and reduce business risks.
The personal worker's committee of the Ninth Street Methodist church held a monthly gathering and dinner at the church last night. Dr. W. F. Price, pastor of the First Methodist church, was the principal speaker.
Former Lt. Gov. W. C. Davis of Jasper is named to lead a new Alabama group aimed at cutting government expenses statewide. He plans an early Decatur visit as units are formed in each county. The Morgan County Taxpayers League welcomes aid to lessen taxes and costs. Davis says the group will support officials in trimming nonessential expenses to keep government efficient.
Jackson County announces a complete Republican ticket for county races this November following news that Republicans may present a full slate. The move signals organized campaign plans and candidate names to be released soon.
The market closed higher with July cotton futures at 5.78 to 5.79 cents per pound and the local market elevated. Midling seven-eighths cotton quoted at 5.18 cents per pound.
Railroads nationwide in the southern region are authorized by the Interstate Commerce Commission to slash cotton rates about 20 percent until August 1. The move covers cotton shipments to and from Mississippi Valley points and may take effect June 1, applying to both compressed and uncompressed bales.
An accident during safe combination fitting at the Limestone County Bank in Athens led to a hasty call for Butler P. A. Hine, a local typewriter dealer and locksmith. He opened the safe and repaired the faulty combination after attempts to open the vault failed.
Washington May 20 President Hoover urged Congress to remain in session until the revenue bill passes amid a heated tariff dispute. Opponents warned of a general tariff revision if oil coal and lumber duties stay in the measure. A vote was seen as likely as debate continued with both sides prepared for a finish fight.
Milford Martin, 60, of Mt Hope in Lawrence county, died at home after a brief illness begun by a carbuncle. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at Rock Springs at 10:30. He was a respected citizen whose passing caused sorrow in the community.
A powerful committee of bankers and industrialists led by Owen D. Young met in New York to mobilize hundreds of millions of idle dollars. Governor George Harrison of the New York Federal Reserve Bank organized the effort to implement credit expansion and spur recovery by funding worthy projects nationwide.
Taxpayers payment taxes for 4931 appears today on pages 6 1 8 and 9 of The Daily. The list is smaller than last year though actual numbers may be higher. publication is required by law each year and appears weekly for three weeks. Sale date set for the 20th of June within legal hours.
Lawrence County Rural Mail Carriers set a May 24 afternoon meeting with E Westherwax as president. The gathering will include a fish fry with refreshments for all attendees and their families. In addition to routine matters, important business is planned for discussion.
The Louisville and Nashville announce a schedule change effective May 21. Train 24 will not operate on Sundays and will depart Decatur for Nashville each weekday at 9 42 a m. Train 23 will not operate on Sundays and will arrive here each weekday at 1 05 p m.
Twenty five college girls from Athens College arrive this afternoon for a performance titled Miss Springtime at the Princess Theatre this evening. The show follows the appearance of Bobbie Peterson of Decatur in the prologue and a dance scene.
May 31 has been set as the tentative opening date for a speed boxing bout schedule to be staged in the new Alabama baseball park.
A group from Decatur plans a Sunday trip to Nashville inviting others to join a local excursion ride. The notice outlines a planned outing with transportation from the town and return details.
In Hopewell New Jersey on May 20 state police asked John Curtis Peacock to exchange information on the Lindbergh kidnapping in return for immunity. Rev Dodson Paea cock and Mayor Walker receive a letter promising access to clues and photos of the suspect if assurances are provided.
The speaker notes there is no basis for the claim though many requests come from voters and school teachers. He says he never met Mrs Ford and that she had no involvement with the case. He recalls perhaps one phone call but no clear memory of it.
Senator Marvin Kelley of Harselle made a one day visit to Decatur on a bond mission meeting local officials and discussing development projects.
New York prices for January March 6.36 and May 5.70 with July at 5/4 and December 6.14. New Orleans shows January March 632, July 5.76 and October 1 December 6.08. Chicago grain notes July wheat and corn 33, oats 23 bid.
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