Dixon Conference Reflects Campaign After Nomination
In a post nomination speech Dixon acknowledged the tough campaign and promised to carry out the people’s mandate while noting the desire for happiness among Montgomerians. The event included light humor about aides and future jobs as Governor Bibb Graves sent best wishes from Tuscaloosa for Alabama University commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomerians
Dixon
Bibb Graves
Tuscaloosa
University of Alabama
Civil Service Announces Open Exam for Shipfitter Position
The U S Civil Service Commission offers an open competitive exam for a Shipfitter in the U S Navy Yard Charleston D C with per diem wages 6 91 7 30 7 87 and no allowances. Applications due June 21 1998. age 20 to 54 on closing date. Further info available from officials in Charleston Atlanta and New Post Office Ridg.
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United States Civil Service Commission
U. S. Navy Yard
Charleston
D. C
Recorder
Board of Labor Employment
5. C
Civil Service District
New Post Office
Atlanta
Georgia
Circus gun battle leaves two dead in Battle BeattieKy
State police probed a shooting at a circus in Battle Beattie Ky, yesterday evening. Two men were killed six injured, prompting performers to abandon the big top and flee the mountain town.
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Battle Beattyvilz
Publication Order in Ryals Divorce Case in Morgan County
The Morgan County Court orders publication in The Decatur Daily for four consecutive weeks regarding Frances L. Ryals v Benjamin L Ryals. Defendant is a non resident with unknown address. plead by June 23 1938 or decree pro confesso may be entered. May 24 1938. Estate of Mattie Banks deceased Letters testamentary granted May 14 1988. claims must be presented by May 31 1988 to avoid bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances L. Ryals
Benjamin L. Ryals
Morgan County Court
County
Alabama
Register
Decatur Daily
Morgan County
Marvin West
Mattie Banks
B. L. Malone
Markets Show Light Uptick Amid Indefinite Trading
Quiet trading on May 24 left the tape slow with scant volume as dominant stocks edged modestly higher then retreated. Key issues like Douglas Aircraft and Westinghouse showed brief gains before giving way while spot cotton in New Orleans drifted lower. Nashville livestock markets opened with mixed, steady to lower bids for cattle hogs and sheep, with Monday sales anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prague
Sudetense
Douglas Aircraft
Curtiss-Wright
Kennecott
Cerro de Pasco
Consolidated Edison
Public Service of N. J. Santa Fe
N. Y. Central
Westinghouse, DuPont
American Can
U. S. Gypsum and
New Orleans
Butter Prices and Receipts Reported in Chicago Market
Butter in Chicago on May 4 listed at 1 410 956 lbs for firsts with an 88 to 80 price spread and 22 23 1 4 other prices steady. Exgs 27 629 and steady with current receipts as 1 2 19. Other prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Chicago poultry market report May 24 steady prices listed
Poultry live 1 car 43 trucks steady. Hens 5 lbs and under 20. Leghorn broilers under 2 lbs 18, 2 lbs up 20. Other prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Market Report: Commodities and Currency Mixed
Demand muted across curb mixed goods with utilities and oils. Foreign exchange quiet with sterling down. Cotton weak near new lows, coffee supported by commission houses. Chicago wheat lower as Liverpool weakness appears, corn moves with wheat. Cattle steady for fed steers and yearlings, hogs steady to ten lower.
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Commission
Chicago
Liverpool
Morgan County News Notes From Johnson Chapel Area
Local notices describe visitors to Johnson Chapel and neighbors in Morgan County. Dry weather forces several farmers to replant cotton as activity includes visits to Neel Decatur and Baughs Infirmary and family gatherings near Glasgow and Roberts households.
Cotton futures close steady with modest declines
New Orleans and New York markets report soft settlements as cotton futures end the session lower by about 12 to 16 points. Major contracts in July October December and January show modest drops amid thin spot activity and steady to firm futures phrases.
Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady in New Orleans Trade
Cottonseed oil closed steady in New Orleans with bleachable prime summer yellow at 8.00 and prime crude at 6.621-2 to 6.871-2. May 767B, July 7.62B, Sept 7.47B, Oct 7.39B, Dec 7.35B. B-bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Ed Norwood Hurt While at Work
Ed Norwood, an Ingalls shipyards warehouse worker, was injured when plate hooks from a crane slipped striking his left shoulder and arm. He was treated at a doctor’s office. X rays showed no fractures. He remains at home at 637 E Moulton Street.
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Ed Norwood
Ingalls From
Works
E. Moulton Street
Ingalls Shipyards
Norwood
Cottonseed Meal Futures Steady in Memphis Trade
Prime cottonseed meal futures for 4 per cent closed steady in Memphis. Closing prices listed for May 20.75, June 20.50, July 21.00, and August 21.35, reflecting a stable market tone.
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Memphis
Tenn
Labor disputes and CIO leafleting at Cooper Wells mill
Frazier testifies he passed out union literature near the Cooper Wells mill after obtaining a permit from Decatur officials. He recalls opposition from the mill and Chamber of Commerce reports, plus later organizing efforts by employees and a labor board visit. Evidence includes files from The Daily and testimony about petitions and meetings at Patterson’s office and Martin Arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper-Wells Company
Frazier
Decatur
Harris
Prazier
Hosiery Examiner
Frank Yaney
Decatur Daily
Chamber of Commerce
CIO
B. L. Malone
Lee Ee
Powers
Cooper-Wells
John Patterson
Homer Jones
Patterson
Yaney
Lahr
Mr. Patterson
Loyd Lively
Labor Board
Curtis
Atlanta
Gustav Frankel
Nicholas F. Lahr
R. L. Freeman
Martin Arena
Mill
John H. Peach
Employe’s Association
Social Security card seen as old age insurance policy
W. W. Foster of the local Social Security board argues the Social Security Act creates a funded old age policy. He notes premiums come from a worker and employer, providing security in later years and reducing dependence on charity or family support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mall
W. W. Foster
Social Security Board
Mr. Foster
Decatur Social News and Local Happenings
Mr and Mrs Underwood of Shreveport visit with their parents the Taylors. Area residents travel to Nashville Scottsville and Huntsville. Prayer service planned at Memorial Drive Methodist church. Laneier visits from Hillsboro. Layoffs at state highway patrol announced for June eleventh. Local fishing reports feature a six pound two ounce smallmouth bass. Senior PTA to meet at Riverside high for officer elections and graduation reception plans. Aldersgate meeting led by Dr M B Lazenby at Forest Chapel.
Morgan County Gossips From Forrest Chapel and Moss Chapel
Miss Eohemia Fuller of Moss Chapel spent several days with Mrs. Sallie Bet Higdon. Billie Orsborn, son of Mr and Mrs Roy Orsborn, is ill with measles. Doris and Willodene Roberts were guests of Gracie Lee and Ottie Sue Johnson Thursday. Ann Bullard stayed with her grandmother Vinnie Sparkman. Junita Halbrooks visited her aunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eohemia Fuller
Moss’ Chapel
Sallie Bet Higdon
Billie Orsborn
Roy Orsborn
Doris
Willodene Roberts
Gracie Lee
Ottie Sue Johnson
Little Ann Bullard
Vinnie Sparkman
Junita Halbrooks
Japanese drive on Kaifeng aims to sever China rail links
Shanghai May 24 The Japanese offensive to choke China's railways moves toward Kaifeng Henan province 40 miles east of a key junction They bombed Kaifeng Chengchow and Suchow stations claiming train and track destruction Japanese units advanced along Lunghai Chaotaoying while China plans to defend with flanking offensives toward Hankow The city with 250 000 residents has largely evacuated
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Lloyd Lehrbas
Shanghai
China
Kaifeng
Henan Province
Chengchow
Old City
Lanfeng
Lunghai
Chaotaoying
Hankow
Eng
Suchow
Tientsin-Pukow
Peiping-Hankow
Chiang Kai-Shek
Anhwei
Henan
Yellow River
Local Social News From Hartselle Area Gatherings
Mrs Sallie Bet Higdon and Miss Lucille West visited Hart selle last week. Mrs Ella Mae Roberts stayed Friday night with Mrs Stella Roberts. Dr and Mrs Lazenby and two daughters of Decatur visited in Tom Speakman home. Mrs J W Story and Mrs Ervin Story and baby visited Ermon Story in Birmingham. Othello Rodgers was guest of Louise Higdon. Nola Dae Sparkman visited sister Emma Bullard Friday. Petway Roberts family called on Nora McCall in Hart selle Saturday. Tom Sparkman family enjoyed a fishing trip near Decatur. Roman Higdom of Penns School called on his brother Seldon Higdon Thursday. Tennis Slaten and son shopped in Hartselle Saturday. Ben Roberts and children of Neel visited Tom Speakman family Friday afternoon.
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Sallie Bet Higdon
Lucille West
Hartselle
Ella Mae Roberts
Stella Roberts
Lazenby
Decatur
Tom Speakma
J. W. Story
Ervin Story
Baby
Ermon Story
Birmingham
Rodgers
Louise Higdon
Nola Dae Sparkman
Emma Bullard
Petway Roberts
Doris
Willodene
Nora McCall
Tom Sparkman
Roman Higdom
Penns School
Seldon Higdon
Tennis Slaten
Walther League Rally Draws Several Communities
The Walther League rally at St Pauls Lutheran Church drew attendees from Birmingham Hanceville Cullman and Florence. A divine service began at 11 00 am with Rev A Graf of Hanceville delivering the sermon.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Birmingham
Hanceville
Cullman
Florence
A. Graf
A. C. Carlisle
Lyons Hotel
Riverside High
Bill Buettner
Watson Carlisle
E. Lammert
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Governor orders leave for forty one patrolmen to cut costs
In Montgomery Alabama Governor Bibb Graves announced that forty one state highway patrolmen will receive indefinite leave starting June 1 to reduce expenses. Chief Walter K McAdory said three already found work elsewhere and two are in runoffs for sheriff. The force will stay at one hundred men with pay of 100 dollars and 75 dollars monthly expenses.
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Montgomery
Ala
Bibb Graves
Walter K. McAdory
McAdory
Frank Agimi
E. C. Black
G. A. Clements
Railroad
Dewey Copeland
Birmingham Police Department
J. A. Cook
Ed Daniels
F. H. Davenport
Ed Dasinger
Cecil Folsom
W. H. Faile
J. H. Gauntt
Tom Greene
J. P. Harris
W. Huckaby
O. C. Hearne
Kennedy
L. C. Keller
A.E. Littlefield
Logel
J. W. Lee
W. B. Little
W. J. Linch
Lee County
J. C. Lowman
B. B. Malone
J. M. McLeod
W. P. McCleskey
Joe Mims
Elywn McKinney
J. L. Johnson
D. D. Phillips
T. A. Rollings
Oren Robinson
Robinson
Bob Slay
M. O. Thorn
Birmingham
W. A. Whiteley
Fletcher Williams
W. I. Owen
W. L. Russell
J. K. Ayers
Chapman
Tuscaloosa County
Westminster Women’s Auxiliary Meeting Highlights Mission Talks
The Westminster Woman's Auxiliary met at the church with 24 members present. Mrs. Loyd opened the session, Rev. Knight led prayer, and the group sang We've a Story to Tell to The Nations. Mrs. Wilder spoke on stewardship and introduced speakers on mission work among Spanish speaking communities in the southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminsters Women's Auxiliary
E. 8. Loyd
L. H. Knight
Wm. Wilder
Milton Harvey
Wilder
Bige Boggess
George Harvey
Marion Blackwell
B. Rogers
Eva High School holds mock trial finals for graduation
Fifteen students were graduated at Eva High School with a mock trial as the final exercise. The case Public Opinion versus Eva High School questioned costs and the value of courses like vocational agriculture home economics and physical education. The defense won with J Q Hawkins as judge and a 700 strong audience.
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Eva High School
J. Q. Hawkins
Billie Bailey
Clara Cobbs
Julius Butler
Ronald Johnson
Ellice Bailey
Ezelle Bonner
Clara Dobbs
Sarah Ford
Johnnie Blanche Holmes
Pat Holmes
Laura Hipps
J. O. Huche
Eva Methodist Church
L. T. Rives
Vinemont
Morgan
Nazarene Church Hosts Weekly Evening Community Sing
The Nazarene church in Hartselle will host the weekly community sing this evening at 5 30 o clock. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend. A number of outstanding singers are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Drive Methodist Church
Nazarene
Hartselle
Goodman Wins Troon Amateur Clash Over Billows
At Troon Scotland on May 24 United States amateur champion Johnny Goodman defeated Walker Cup teammate Ray Billows of Poughkeepsie NY 4 and 2 to reach the third round of the British championship.
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Gene Aker
MR. Fipps
New Guinea
Australia
Fipps
Stor San
Saya
Sumatra
Commodore Puffle
Mr.fipps
Civil Service
UDGA
Wall Street
By Victor Eubank
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
U. S. Dept. Agr
Morgan County Johnson Chapel
Buble Jones
Malcolm
J. P. Roberts
Neel
Joe Glenn
Robert McAfee
Connie Roberts
L. P. James
Euble Jones
Edwin Roberts
Mrs. Gurnie - Glasgow
J. M. Glasgow
Cotton
Norwood Hurt
Decatur’s
Underwood
Shreveport
W. Taylor
R. R. Rowe
Nell Rowe
Raymond Thornhill
Scottsville
Kentucky
Mammoth Cave
Thelma Kirkland
Leeds
Ida Ruth DeVaughn
Ida Jo
D. G. Milam
James Flowers
Huntsville
W.W. C. Lanier
Hillsboro
Butler P. A. Hine
Roy Seitz
Wheeler Lake
Mr. Seitz
Prentiss Clark
Henry Little
Sixth Avenue
Marvin Yarbrough
State Highway Patrol
Marvin Wells
Mary Louise Otte
Norfolk, Va
Sim Otte
Mrs. Wells
Miss Otte
Joseph Gomes
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
J. EB. Elliott of
L. B., Wright
John Patterson Agency
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Riverside High School
M. B. Lazenby
Aldersgate
Forest Chapel
Morgan County Forrest Chapel
Axe Falls
Eva High
Nazarene Church
Polic
Tennessee Valley Company
James L. Rankin
Sec’y-Treas
Tennessee Valley Bank Building
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