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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1932

Page

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Riverside High School Graduation Plan Highlights

Riverside high school releases the senior class program for its May 27 commencement at Riverside auditorium. The agenda includes class introductions, salutatory, history, music numbers, prayers, hymns, scripture, offertory, a sermon on facing responsibilities, a benediction, and a postlude.

Riverside High School Riverside Auditorium Gerald Letha Collier James Hines Central Riverside Solo—Allitson Evelyn Irwin Rev E N. Hart E. N. Hart Romaine

Lexington Singing Is Slated Sunday

J R Mabe announces the annual Lexington singing set for Sunday June 5 at 10 30 AM. Singers from Lawrenceburg Tenn Florence and Decatur Ala and nearby areas are expected. Dinner will be served to all singers and residents are urged to bring food for the group feed.

Lexington Ala J. R. Mabe Lawrenceburg Tenn Florence Decatur

Assembly Meets in Denver Today

General assembly of the church U8 A in session in Denver opened yesterday with a pre assembly conference on evangelism led by Dr William F Klein newly elected director of this work Dr Klein has visited Decatur and is remembered by local friends who welcome his promotion Alabama delegates include Rev E L Jones Sheffield Elder John Neff Sheffield Rev George Neff East Lake and Rev Frank M Cross Ensley

General Assembly of the Church U8. A Deéliver Wm. F. Klein Dr. Klein Decatur Alabama E. L. Jones Sheffield John Neff George Neff East Lake Frank M. Cross Ensley

Callahan Denounces Drunken Drivers in Alabama Court

Athens Alabama May 25 Special Judge W W Callahan of Decatur declared in circuit court that reckless and drunken drivers face no mercy when found guilty. He will not recognize state attorney compromises or minimum fines, citing rising auto accidents and the need for severe punishment.

Athens Ala W .W. Callahan Decatur Callahan

Kinnebrew Held in Morgan County for Burglary

Albert Kinnebrew, a Black man, is jailed in Morgan County on charges of burglary. He is accused of breaking into the H. and H. Machine Company plant on Moulton Street.

H. & H. Company Albert Kinnebrew Morgan County Kinnebrew H. & H. Machine Company Moulton Street

One Cent a Mile Excursion Rates Announced

Southern Railway offers one cent per mile round trip excursion between all points on its system and selected connecting lines. The sale date is June 18 in honor of the 38th anniversary of the company. Tickets are valid in coaches and sleeping cars on all trains except the Crescent Limited and returnable until June 26.

Southern Railway Southern Railway Company Crescent Limited

Chairman Urges Ex Service Men to Join Legion

Hart selle Alabama May 24 1932 Senator Marvin Kelley district membership chairman of the American Legion urges ex service men in the eighth district to enroll now and help build the largest membership on record before the state convention in Gadsden. He defends the Legion against treasury raid claims and explains adjusted service certificates and loan provisions.

Marvin Kelley Hartselle American Legion Ad& Plea Legion Gadsden Kelley The Treasury Alabama Eighth District Department of Alabama Department Treasury-Raiders National Congress U. S

Precautions Tighten as Cuban Opponents Threaten Riots

Havana reports extreme guard measures after four political prisoners, including two noted attorneys, were shot by a military guard while attempting to escape. Officials say the killings follow the bomb murder of Lieutenant Diego Diaz and prompt anti Machado leaders to claim the government is using the law of flight to shield reprisals.

Havana Machado Diego Diaz

Four suspects in Havana bomb murder killed by guard

Four men held for the bomb murder of Lieut. Diego Diaz were shot by their military guard yesterday as authorities press to crush the revolt. Corraling 14 more alleged conspirators, over 200 have been arrested in a week, including reputed August leaders. Former President Menocal reportedly took refuge in the Brazilian legation.

Havana Diego Diaz Mario Menocal Legation

Mizpah Chapter No 19 Hosts Distinct Guests at Evening Meeting

Mizpah Chapter No 19 of the Order of the Eastern Star welcomed distinguished guests at its regular meeting. Birmingham couple Mr and Mrs Jimmy Jones and another Birmingham pair Mr and Mrs William Hawkins traveled to attend. Mr Jones, head of Birmingham city commission and Grand Patron of the Order, inspected the chapter's work.

Mizpah Order of the Eastern Star Jimmy Jones Birmingham William Hawkins Jones

Miss Tyler to graduate at Wesleyan College Macon Ga

Rev and Mrs R T Tyler and family travel by car to Macon Georgia for graduation ceremonies at Wesleyan College. Their daughter Miss Beth Tyler will graduate with high honors from the institution.

R. T. Tyler Macon Wesleyan College Beth Tyler

Bible Study Resumes at Westminster Church Tonight

The mid week study course will be resumed at Westminster Presbyterian Church this evening at 7 30 o clock. The book of Proverbs will be studied.

Westminster Presbyterian Church

Anti-Saloon Swing in Alabama Drives Back Hugo Black

Fred M. Jackson of the Anti-Saloon League says he cannot support Hugo Black due to his referendum stance and backs Governor Kilby in the runoff. Jackson criticizes Montgomery Mayor W A Gunter’s campaign management and endorses enforcement of Prohibition as Kilby did.

Birmingham Anti- Saloon League Alabama Hugo Black Fred M. Jackson League W. A. Gunter Mr. Jackson Black Montgomery al Smith Smith Kilby F. Spe Ees McBride Senator Black Gunter P. M. Jackson

Falkville Plans Home Coming Day on May 29

Falkville citizens organize a home coming day at Falkville High School on Sunday May 29. A community sing by local and neighboring singers is planned along with a memorial service for T Harvey. A community dinner with baskets of ham chicken and dumplings will be served to all attendees.

Falkville South Morgan T. Harvey West Center Church Falrville Falkville High School Mr. Ford Palkville

Blackmer Pays But He Will Not Return To U S

Henry M Blackmer the missing witness in naval oil trials has paid income taxes near 4 000 000 dollars and a 60 000 dollar contempt fine and will not return to the United States. His attorney George Gordon Battle said Blackmer will remain in France under self expatriation after paying the Teapot Dome testifying fine.

Washington Henry M. Blackmer United States George Gor

Mrs John Old Jr Dies At Hospital In Hartsville

Mrs. John Old Jr of Lawrenceburg Tennessee died after a brief illness. The body will lie at Priest's funeral home then at her father's home in Hartselle. Funeral services Thursday at 3 30 PM at the Methodist church in Hart selle, with interment in Hart selle cemetery. Pallbearers named. She is survived by her husband her parents two brothers and five sisters.

John Old, Jr Lawrenceburg Tenn Fuller Hartselle A. H. Nabors James A. Smith

Condon Rogues Gallery Search Fails Lindbergh Case

Dr John F Condon the Bronx mediator in the Lindbergh kidnapping failed to identify any suspect from rogues gallery pictures Colonel Norman Schwarzkopf announced a search would resume upon his return from Massachusetts Morris Rosner testified before a Bronx grand jury which is examining the ransom payment and Condon appealed for 11000 Bronx public school students to aid Lindbergh funds have cost the state police 19300 to date.

Hopewell N. J John F. Condon Bronx Norman Schwarzkopf Jassie Massachusetts Morris Rosner Col. Lindbergh New York City Rosner Becket Mass Charles B. McLaughlin Gregor F. Coleman

Mrs. Una Taylor Dies at 36 in Home

Mrs. Una Taylor aged 36 died at 11 15 this morning at 1310 Fourth Ave South after a three month illness. Funeral services will be Thursday at 430 PM at Central Baptist Church conducted by Rev. James Allen Smith. Survived by husband two sons James C Jr Francis two daughters Mary Ellen Nellie Ruth mother Mrs Mary E Collins Decatur two brothers Frank Collins Decatur Dan Collins Gadsden and sister Miss Myrtle Collins Pulaski Tenn.

Una Taylor Fourth Ave South James Allen Smith Central Baptist Church Nellie Ruth Mary E. Collins Decatur Frank Collins Dan Collins Gadsden Myrtle Collins Pulaski, Tenn

Mask Is Fined For Traffic Violation

George L. Mask a Birmingham truck driver was fined 25 dollars plus costs totaling about 40 dollars and released from custody. He was placed in Morgan county jail by state highway police for alleged highway law violations.

George L. Mask Birmingham Mask Morgan County

Farmer Cooper Gowan Visits Town on Bee Line

Cooper Gowan a well known farmer from a short distance forth on the Bee Line was in town this morning on business.

Cooper Gowan

Three Men Sent From Morgan County Jail to State Prison

Three men departed Morgan County Jail to begin sentences with a state prison officer. Eddie Lee Wiggins faced carrying concealed weapons charges while Sam Thompson and Nelson Jackson were charged with violation of the prohibition laws.

Morgan County Eddie Lee Wiggins Sam Thompson Nelson Jackson

Remanded to Jail on A and B Charge Today

A man named Henry Stewart is in Morgan County Jail facing assault and battery charges. The alleged offense is believed to have occurred previously, Stewart being put back in jail after bondsmen asked for his release.

Henry Stewart Morgan County Stewart

Reverend Roy Price Called Home Cancelled Addresses

Rev. Roy Price, a returned missionary, was forced to cancel a series of addresses in North Alabama and the Athens district meeting due to his mother’s serious illness. Rev. W. G. Henry will fill his speaking engagement at the district meeting.

Roy Price North Alabama Athens Price W. G. Henry

Wagner Answers Criticism Of Bill By President Hoover

The $2.3 billion unemployment relief and industry revival bill was laid before the Senate with support from a democratic steering committee. Senator Wagner of New York led five Democrats in presenting the measure while defending public works against Hoover’s objections and arguing they provide lasting employment.

Wagner Bill Pres. Hoover Washington Senate New York Hoover Almon House

RETURN HOME Misses Christine and Pauline Westmoreland

Misses Christine and Pauline Westmoreland have returned to Falkville after visiting friends here.

Christine Pauline Westmoreland Falkville

No Change Seen in Cotton Market at Decatur

No change was evidenced today in the cotton market and the close stood at 5.07 cents per pound for middling seven-eighths cotton at Decatur. Little selling is in evidence.

Decatur

Markets Neon Quotations Summary

New York and New Orleans market quotes show January through December figures for several months. Prices vary by month with notable differences between the two cities, including January values of 60 in New York and 6.05 in New Orleans and December near 5.92 in New York and 5.99 in New Orleans.

New York New Orleans

Chicago Grain Chicago July Market Update

Wheat edges lower as July futures quote near 0 percent change while corn shows a 23 cent decline. Trading quiet volumes in Chicago grain pits with traders watching weather and demand signals.

Chicago

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