Decatur Stewards Form New City Organization
About 100 Methodist stewards met at First Methodist church to establish a permanent Decatur Stewards organization. J W Darrah was elected president with Sam Malone Jr as secretary. Dr L Garner Sturvant and Prof F M Cooke gave speeches, and future meetings were planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
First Methodist Church
Nesarde
Ladies of First Church
J. W. Darrah
Sam Malone, Jr
Jas H. Johnson
Marion Vickery
A. O Jones
Preston Thompson
M E. Lazenby
L. Garner Sturvant
Firstchurch
Florence
F. M. Cooke
Bessemer
State Teachers’ College
Provence
Grateful Neighbors Help Neville Family After Barn Fire
In Decatur Alabama Horace K Neville and wife thank neighbors for aid after a barn and contents were lost to fire. They note many provided labor, feed, fertilizer, and space for cattle, with some sharing barn space and crops. They express sincere appreciation and blessings for the community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Daily
Decatur
Alabama
Joan of
Horace K. Neville
Griffin brothers buy 604 Second Avenue building
Horace and Paul Griffin owners of Griffin's jewelry store purchased the 604 Second Avenue building from the estate of Mary D. Simpson. J. B. Leeman, realtor, negotiated the sale. The price and future plans were not announced. The building measures 100 feet deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace and
Paul Griffin
Griffin
Second Avenue
Mary D. Simpson
J. B. Leeman
Grif
Markets Update Reflect Mixed Trading and Weak Demand
Wall Street opens with bearish tone as offerings dwindle and prices stiffen after a modest early relapse. Copper and aviation shares show resilience while rails and other commodities mix. TVA gains signal utility strength. wage dispute at railroads looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
U. 8 Steel
Bethlchim
Chrysler
International Harvester
Boeing
Douglas Aircraft
United Aircraft
Glenn L. Martin
Ex-Cello-O Aircraft
Texas Corp
Westinghouse
General Electric
Western Union
Consolidated Edison
North American
Electric Power & Light
National Power & Light
Santa Fe
N. J. Central
Public Service
N. J
Anaconda
American Smelting
Phelphi Dodge
American Telephone
U. & Rubber
Sears Roebuck
J. J. Case
Standard Oil
N. J. Phillips Petroleum
Amerada
al- Med Chemical
Air Reduction
Southern Pacific
Great Northern
Chesapeake & Ohio
Allise Chalmers
Average Middling Cotton Prices Across Southern Markets
New Orleans on May 2 reports the average middling cotton price at ten southern spot markets at 8.58 cents per pound. The thirty market day average stands at 9.78 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Chicago Wheat Market Brief Shows Limited Rally
In Chicago on May 20 prices dipped about a cent but rallying power faded. Scarcity of offerings offered only a transient lift, with May wheat holding firmer than new crop months July and September as declines appeared to recur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cottonseed Meal Futures Close Quiet in Memphis
Prime cottonseed meal futures in Memphis finished quiet with May 20.75, June 20.85, July 21.40, August 21.90, September 22.25, October 22.50, November 22.85 and December 23.00 as closing prices for May 20. Sales totaled 400 units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Cottonseed oil futures steady with varied summer contracts
New Orleans market report shows steady cottonseed oil prices with several contract listings. Prime summer yellow and prime crude values are cited along with May July September October and December bids and B bid levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Cattle Market Report From Nashville Tennessee May 20
Cattle totals around 125 head calves 200. Most cattle steady grassy steers and heifers 7 50 to 8 00 good fed steers up to 8 50 beef cows and bulls 6 50 down cutter grades 4 00 5 00 top vealers 9 00 50 lower hogs 700 head steady bulk 150 300 lb butchers 7 50 8 10 sows 6 40 sheep 3 00 down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Dept. Agri
Chicago Poultry Market Prices Report
Chicago May 20 live poultry prices show 87 trucks. Hens light and weak chick ens under 5 pounds and 19 1 2, leghorn hens 16 1 2, broilers white and mixed 21, fryers colored 21, Plymouth rock 21 1 2, white rock 21 1 2, springs colored 22, Plymouth Rock 23, white rock 24, bare back chickens 17 19. Other prices unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
White Rock
Plymouth Rock
Butter and Eggs Prices Steady in Chicago Market
Butter quotes at 1,527,235 pounds with steady tone. Butter and eggs prices unchanged as market records show eggs at 33,032, remaining flat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Methodism Its Start and Social Role Across Centuries
A historical overview tracing the origins of Methodism from John Wesley’s 1738 conversion to its political and social influence. It notes early religious societies, Moravian pietists, and key figures shaping Wesleyan doctrine. The piece contrasts conservative English labor reform support with a cautious American Methodist current, ending with the Social Creed of the churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley
England
Henry VIII
Prince William of Orange
James
Or Jacob) Spencer
Hermann Francke
University of Halle
Wesley
Luther
Calvin
William Wilberforce
Stranger's Friend Society
Lord Shaftesbury
Amor
Michael Sadler
Richard Oastler
Joseph Raynor Sitep
British Labor Party
United States
Methodist Federation For Social Service
Church
Social Service Committee
the Churches
Piano Recital Pleases Local Audience At Seton Hall
Pupils of T. Rollo's music class presented a piano recital at Lelia Cantwell Seton Hall last night. Eva Wyatt assisted. thirty two students performed to an appreciative crowd amid spring floral decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Rollo
Scout Activities Prepare for Camp Westmoreland Opening
Camp Westmoreland will open June 20 with the Tennessee Valley Council planning at least a week on site. Improvements include a higher backstop wire on tennis courts, floored swimming coves, a sixteen foot sail boat, painted cabins, a staff cabin porch, and added archery and crafts for this summer. Over sixty boys have already filed applications and the staff will meet three days before opening to finalize preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Westmoreland
Boy Scouts of the
Tennessee Valley Council
18 Year Old Boy Is Laid To Rest
Jimmie South aged 18 died at Benevolent hospital after a brief illness and was laid to rest Thursday at Dancey's Chapel cemetery. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Will Smith and three brothers and three sisters, all of Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie South
Dancey's Chapel Cemetery
Will Smith
Hillsboro
Gift to Prof Benson as retirement date nears
It was Benson Day at the junior high as students presented Prof W W Benson a traveling bag during an assembly. Benson will retire as superintendent of the local school system on July 1 after 18 years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
W. W. Benson
W.R. Riley
Riley
Decatur
Two Decatur Golfers Compete in Selma Invitational
Ninety five golfers began the tenth annual Selma Town and Country Club invitational in Selma Alabama with a fast field. Notable players include Mobile Chick Rouse 79 second flight Dick Crawford first flight Dr Walter Hardy 80 second flight A C Bailey 77 first flight Frances Hare 100 sixth flight Fulton Clark 89 fifth flight Decatur Bill Wyker 80 second flight Joe Baugh 88 fifth flight Gus Shea 72 first flight Carl Baer 75 first flight Preston Watson 79 second flight Bob Sellers 81 third flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Ala
Selma Town and Country Club
Mobile
Chick” Rouse
Dick Crawford
Birmingham
Walter Hardy
A. C. Bailey
Frances Hare
Fulton Clark
Tuscaloosa
Platt Roberts
Decatur
Bill Wyker
Joe Baugh
Montgomery
Gus Shea
Carl Baer
Preston Watson
Bob Sellers
Sme Ierece Powle
Princess Theatre Reopens Washed Air Conditioning
G. P. Banniza, manager, announced the theatre's washed air conditioning system is back in operation for the summer months. The system refreshes all air each minute, filters dust and pollen, and keeps the venue comfortable on hot days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Banniza
Princess Theatre
Revival Campaign Set in Moulton Baptist Church
A revival campaign is planned for the summer at Moulton Baptist Church with Rev. A. H. Reid of South Avondale Baptist Church slated to preach. The meeting is expected to begin on July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Baptist Church
A. H. Reid
South Avondale Baptist Church
Moulton Heights Baptist Church
Rhile
Alexander
Decatur Fishing Teams Net 40 Striped Bass
Prentiss Clark and Roy Sykes each caught 20 striped bass in about two hours on Thursday near Wheeley Dam. The 40 fish weighed 45 pounds, and fishermen reported a lighter bite the past several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prentiss Clark
Roy Sykes
Roy Selita
Wheeley Dam
Frahn to Design College Building
Albert R. Frahn a Decatur architect was chosen by the Southern Union Conference headquarters Takoma Park to design a new Oakwood Junior College administration building at Huntsville. The three story Colonial style structure will include administration offices a 500 seat auditorium classrooms and recreation halls with basement ex ae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert R. Frahn
Decatur
J. K. Jones
Southern Union Conference
Seven Day Adventists
General Organization
Takoma Park
D. C
Oakwood Junior College
Huntsville
Frahn
Complaint Filed Against Goodyear in Wagner Act Case
The regional labor board received a complaint charging Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co of Gadsden Alabama with Wagner Act violations. The United Rubber Workers of America filed the complaint, with B H Markstein of Birmingham representing the union. An examiner may be sent to Gadsden to investigate. details remain undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Regional Labor Board Today
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Gadsden
Ala
United Rubber Workers of America
B. H. Markstein
Birmingham
Labor Board
Decatur BPW Club Reports From State Convention
Decatur Business and Professional Woman's Club met at Woodalls for a barbecue supper. Four members who attended the Alabama state convention in Birmingham May 13 to 15 shared reports and talks by Ola Barnard, J. F. Levin, Clio Levin, and Earl Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Woodalls
Birmingham
Ola Barnard
J. F. Levin
Clio Levin
Earl Williams
Alabama
Waterman Steamship Lines
Mobile
Montgomery
Labor bill cites wage hour impacts and flexible exemptions
Representative Ramspeck says the proposed 25 cent minimum would affect about 600000 workers while overall differential hours involve 2500000 workers with wages differing for about 850000. Opponents criticize the bill for inflexibility and several attempts to add wage differentials are planned. Ramspeck proposes a substitute granting an independent board power to exempt firms from annual wage increases or hour reductions where justified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramspeck
D.-Ga
Labor Committee
House
Ramepeck
Mexican Leader Vows Resistance to Soviet Influence
The official declares intent to defend sovereignty against centralization and Soviet interference. He accuses opponents of trying to remove him from power and arm conflict, warning he will resist with force if needed and blaming the other side for potential bloodshed.
PWA Approval on Bonds Sought for Decatur System
John H. Peach of Peach and Caddell, city attorneys for Decatur, travels to Birmingham and Montgomery to confer with Public Works Administration officials about approving the bond issuance for a light and power distribution system. Dyer Electric Company of Birmingham was awarded the May 16 contract to build the system, but substantial detail remains before construction begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Peach
Peach and Caddell
Decatur
Birmingham
Montgomery
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Voice OF
THE
People
Derris Dust and Arsenate Lead Caddell Drug CO
New York
Commission House
N. C. Cotton
May
Ighose
Nashville Livestock
London
Bristol
Alice Mayfield
the Woodpecker
Marian Yvonne Chandler
Thompson
the Juggler
Dan Crane
Gil Crane
Vandevere
the Grasshopper
Laurie Danforth
Rose Gaynor Faeth
My Regiment
David Farrar
Bachman
Dan
Haydn — Minuet
Wanda del Mitchell
Wilson G. Smith
Good Morning Song
Muriel Thomas
Sarah H. Davin
Harvest Moon
Annette McRae
Elizabeth Gest
Hollyhocks
Tommy McRae
Haydn—Seranata
Elizabeth Ann Chappell
Norbert
Schneider
Sylvia Green
Schumann
the Happy Farmer
Roy Wyatt, Jr
Thome
Alsacienne
Martha Frances Crow
Dorothy Gaynor Blake
Somersaults
Margaret Ann Norwood
James Rogers
Annette Grieg
Elfin Dafice
Ella Bess Gillespie
Steinfeldt
Grieg
Leaf James Norwood
Haberbier
Ladye
Cheri Chandler
Mendelasohn
Baby Lu Mienhardt
Cyril Scott
Brahms
Fredrick Conley
Ladge
Marion Yvonne Chandler
Carl Fredric Conley
Marjorie Chunn
David Allen Gibson
Elia Bess Gillespie
Mary Kate Gillespie
Nancy Gillespie
Alda Goidel
Martha Jean Higdon
Ernestine Ling
George Moye
Annelle McRae
Tommy Ralph McRae
James Norwood
Constance Peerson
Josie Lee Philips
William Reed
Prof
Princess
Moulton
William Boyd
Decatur’s
J. H. Stacey, Sr
E. Moulton Street
W. L. Spearman
Ninth Street
M. E. Lazenby
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Westside Presbyterian Church
J. W. Chandler
Benevolent Hospital
Fifth Avenue West
Church of God
Edwin Wyle
First Christian Church
Butler P. A. Hine
C. A. Whitehead
R. W. Shepherd
Cornelian Court
Bill Drake
H. H. Hunter
John Patterson
James Rankin
Iane McCall
Orville Roberts
I. R. Laney of
Falkville
F. E. Owens
Ed. Reeves
Hartselle
H. T. Whitley
Rufus H. Summerford
Pelkville
Francis
J. D. Waites
Route 3
Frances English
Julia Chenault
Mrs. Holt Hardin
Jack Williamson
van Gilbert
North Alabama
Walter K. McAdory
Edward V. Ramage
First Presbyterian Church
J. H. Chitwood
Central Methodist Church
Aldersgate
Joe Burleson
University of Alabama
H. L. Peterson
Johnny Meadows
Lawson Draper
Blanche Martin
Third Avenue
South
Baugh's Infirmary
W. A. Norris
Eva
Baugh’s Infirmary
R. S. Jones
Vinemont
Cullman County
Modie Gentry
Benevolent Society Hospital
Fifth Avenue
Drinkard-Howell
EB. N. Holt
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Goodyear
Decatur Bpw
Mexico
PWA
Mitchell & Lee
Johnson
Crosse & Blackwell
WELCH
Edgement
Rinso Deal
Kentucky
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