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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1937
Page
2
Joe Wheeler Electric Membership Corporation announced plans to distribute TVA power, highlighting local cooperation. The piece notes community outreach and mentions individuals and groups aiding the transition, with emphasis on civic leadership and regional service.
Local company seeks several men aged 25 to 40 with mechanical or technical training to learn building construction. State age, experience, and training in application. All correspondence confidential. Box A. D., c-0 The Daily.
In the Matter of the Estate of W R Speer deceased Spurgeon and Benjamin Speer as administrators file accounts vouchers and statement for settlement in Morgan County Probate Court The court sets June 10 1937 as the hearing date to hear and pass upon the settlement and any objections must be shown by that time The notice is signed by L Malone Judge of Probate May 15 22 29.
Ike Johnson announces he will apply to the Governor and Board of Pardons for a full pardon and restoration of citizenship. He was convicted in Morgan County Circuit Court, Alabama on March 8, 1935 for burglary. May 22-29.
Rev. George Brown will fill Fairview Baptist pulpit tomorrow with a public invitation. Bible Conference features Rev. Harold Von Brockhovan at 501 Ferry street. Central Baptist plans men’s Sunday class led by Rev. H Paul Briggs. Rev C L Dobbs to preach at Sixteenth Avenue. Various visitors and health updates noted, including J M Engle and Mrs L L Miller.
Major General Frank M. Andrews warned the U S air force could defend only one front if attacked on two fronts during west coast aerial war games. He noted six of nine groups were skeletonized to strengthen others while stressing loss of equipment. He praised the exercises as highly successful overall.
Four men prepare a six hour ten minute flight over the polar wastes to establish a hut centered station 100 feet long with fur clothing and 48 foods including concentrated meat from 5 000 chickens and concentrated eggs. The ice breaker Rusanoff faced days of struggle before reaching Rudolf Island. Neon advertising rights date back to 1916.
Four people were shot dead in two farm homes near Knippa Texas in a family feud. Jarrett Sampler and William Helbig Sr were killed, Louie Helbig and Mrs Sampier died in separate locations. William Helbig Jr was involved. authorities released him on recognizance after a murder complaint. No motive was found. rumors of trouble had circulated.
Advocates press for quick funding as the president pledges 40 million dollars for Ohio valley flood control starting July 1. A lull in debate over the reorganization bill persists until June unless a compromise emerges, while the White House stands by a plan to expand the Supreme Court if justices retire after age seventy.
Rev. Robert T. Liston of Abingdon Virginia visits his parents on Line Street and will preach at the First Presbyterian church Sunday morning.
insurgents unleashed hours of cannonade injuring at least 30 and wounding over 100 in Madrid. shells ripped through private homes and damaged Castellana Boulevard and the American embassy as the city faced a demoralizing onslaught.
Standing room was in demand as Eva High School held its 1937 senior graduation in the spacious auditorium. John H. Peach of Decatur gave the main address on Choices from The Merchant of Venice, urging a life of service over riches. Principal Julian Butler awarded diplomas to Lois Tanner Cecil Johnson Effie Morgan Ezra Childers Mary Moses Hope Wright Ruth Keller June Oden Monroe McKee Martha Martin Eleleth Hadley Cloyce Frost Floy Stevens Elna Dean Priest with Eve Hadley as valedictorian and Effie Morgan as salutatorian.
Montgomery May 22 The Scottsboro Case returns to the Alabama Supreme Court with Heywood Patterson among nine Negroes appealing a 75 year sentence after two white women alleged assault aboard a freight train. The state seeks to proceed despite the death of Lt Governor Knight as special prosecutor, with hearings set for next week and trial dates to be set by Morgan Circuit Court.
Edith Maxwell, 23, a Wise county schoolteacher known as the Bruette, filed a petition for a writ of error in the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals through her counsel Charles Henry Smith. The petition, with 17 assignments of error, asks the court to review her two prior murder convictions for killing her father in Pound, Virginia, in 1935.
Mrs Earl Williams Morgan County Post 15 Auxiliary president announced committees for the annual Poppy Day to be observed May 29. Memorial poppies will be worn and distributed by Auxiliary members with Mrs Louis Argend in charge of the poppy committee. Proceeds aid disabled veterans and their families.
The program runs from 11:30 a.m. with a counter march and visits to Decatur Ice Cream & Creamery Co. Lunch at Benson Field features a softball game between Alabama Hosiery Mill and Cooper Wells Hosiery Mill. Afternoon events include a group photo, Beef Club prize awards, Health Champions introductions, wrestling, and a 3:00 p.m. dismissal.
Gladys described the incident in a side road and said Donald claimed the attack was triggered by kissing. He feared public judgment and demanded they present kissing as the cause. Gladys remained calm on the stand as Judge Meaney adjourned court until Monday.
In Hickory North Carolina on May 22 a resident named Elbert Ivey reports a solar hot water system he built on his roof. It uses 80 feet of copper tubing in a glass covered cork lined box to heat water with sunlight. The attic houses a large insulated storage tank and the system costs nothing to operate.
A crossword style puzzle entry listing clues and numbers for both horizontal and vertical words. The grid includes definitions for occupations, objects, and descriptors with theme hints like ice skating mastery and various nouns and adjectives.
In Birmingham a funeral is set for Clarence Proctor a 9 year old killed by a car. In Oneonta Verdon Perrin 27 dies after a rock falls on him in a private coal mine. Also listed are election results for county officers J M Calhoun Limestone Eene Bullock and Cyrus B Brown among others.
Sam Perry, president of the Alabama Golf Association, will travel to Pensacola this weekend to finalize plans for the association’s twenty third annual tournament set for June 3 to 6 in Pensacola.
Ray Brothers, 40, was found guilty of murdering his wife by shotgun in a circuit court in Gadsden Alabama. The jury deliberated about four hours and the defense had argued insanity. He faces the death penalty.
Steadham Acker, a noted local aviation leader, has been elected president of the Birmingham Civitan Club, signaling a shift in community service leadership for the organization. The move places Acker at the helm as the club continues its civic projects in Birmingham.
In Dothan Alabama members expect work on a public library building to begin this summer. The newly formed group reports 6000 dollars donated and another 6000 dollars promised toward a modern structure.
Montgomery Alabama May 22 Sheriff Haygood Paterson of Montgomery County said he intends to run for state commissioner of agriculture and industries in 1938 He spoke to reporters at the association of county commissioners of Alabama meeting and noted his floral business background.
Joe C. McCorquadale Clarke county commissioner was elected president of the Association of County Commissioners at the close of its ninth annual convention. He succeeds Probate Judge Alex Brantley of Pike City, who had been the former first vice president.
Dr Charles A Stakely pastor emeritus of Montgomery First Baptist church died at his son David F Stakelys home in Montgomery aged 78. The death occurred in Montgomery Alabama on May 22.
A coroner's jury in Talladega, Alabama, ruled that Eugene Red Thornton died by his own action, finding him hanged in his jail cell on Wednesday. The inquest concluded the death was self-inflicted.
Markets edged up early on May 22 led by steels and related shares but closed with slight losses as some issues slipped. Traders cited robust demand for semi finished steel and third quarter orders yet warned labor disputes could curb shipments, with turnover around 450000 shares.
In New Orleans on May 22 futures closed steady with net advances of around ten points. Quotes for July through May contracts show small gains and steady prices as markets digest supply and demand signals. In Chicago on May 22 poultry and live stock moves include 10 trucks, hens over five pounds, leghorn hens at fourteen and a half to fifteen pounds, with color specifics noted.
Police report an elaborate illegal operation uncovered after a woman's death. Investigators found surgical equipment in a seven room apartment and an autopsy linked the death to criminal surgery. A mortuary worker named two suspects and a missing doctor is sought.
A 20 year old, Merl Worthington, was ordered by Justice of the Peace Fred Lindbeck to scour a curb stop sign for failing to observe it. The report also lists various live poultry prices and quantities from Plymouth and White Rock, including broilers and turkeys, with mixed weights and prices.
Chicago market report lists butter at 12 390 steady with unchanged prices for eggs at 38 531 unsettled. It records extra firsts local 20 1-2, cars 21, fresh graded firsts local 19 1-2, cars 20 1-4, current receipts 18 3-4, storage packed extras 22 1-4, storage packed firsts 22.
The day’s report lists firmer stock indices led by steels, with bonds mixed and treasuries steady. Grains show wheat steady to firm in Chicago, corn strong on short covering, while cattle and hogs stay nominal. Agricultural prices feature scattered No. 1 and No. 2 potato quotes across regions, with Louisiana Bliss Triumphs and California White Rose values noted.
U S Department reports May Chicago market with hogs steady to 25 cents higher, cattle and fed steers steady to 25 higher, vealers up to 1.00, yearlings around 11.75 to 13.75, cows scarce as fed stock shifts to grass. Sheep and lambs softening, spring lambs 10.75 to 12.50, California spring lambs 10.50 to 12.75, natives 12.00 to 13.50, shorn lambs top 5.50 to 5.00 bulk 4.00 to 5.25.
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