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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1937
Page
4
The state high official Chief McAdory warns that a driver who has imbibed alcohol cannot use that as a defense against drunk driving. He notes state liquor stores spread across the state and urges patrons to heed the warning.
Readers are urged to commend Dan Barnum and associates for keeping highways in their territory well maintained. The piece notes the North Alabama highway office is doing a superior job compared to other areas, despite occasional companion it may face.
The Bufaula Tribune elevates Judge Chauncey Parks from Barbour as a gubernatorial candidate. It argues the economy advocate would curb rising government costs, while noting the outcome remains uncertain and Judge Sparks would push a firm stance if elected.
Dallas county grand jury vows to indict any device deemed gambling and to hold operations accountable. Officials note the current panel serves a limited term and future juries may differ in approach.
A sports writer hints that Riggs Stephenson, manager of the Birmingham Barons, may be called to help the Chicago Cubs. The piece notes uncertainty about Cubs entry management and suggests Stephenson as a desirable Cubs keeper for Alabama fans.
One year ago today the poppy campaign raised about 1,000,000 dollars for veteran relief and child welfare. The American Legion Auxiliary with 425,000 members and 9,000 units leads the memorial program aiding veterans and orphans, distributing nearly 10 million flowers last year.
The making of the poppies is directed by state Auxiliary organizations and coordinated nationally. Veterans earn one cent per flower with daily limits to share work. Poppies aid mental health, honor fallen comrades, and began from Col John McCrae's Flanders Fields with Miss Moina Michael promoting them in 1918.
A 1987 column defends Eddie the Duke of Windsor against British government limits on his marriage to Wallis Warfield. It argues love deserves support, notes the couple may marry regardless of church rites, and laments bans on Windsor relatives at the ceremony.
The piece argues Eddie Duke of Windsor was right to resign over loving a woman, saying critics overestimated the king role and that a true monarch would face similar choices. It reflects on whether England’s new king understands the royal burden and wishes the Windsor marriage happiness with a wary tone about government reaction.
A Peru army officer completed the first nonstop solo flight from Buenos Aires to Lima in March 1987. The 2,000 mile journey took 18 hours and 51 minutes.
Dr. Logan Clendening describes the warming up routine as improving muscle acuity and nervous stability. He explains increased heart effort and blood circulation boost performance, wind, eye accuracy, and spatial sense, noting athletes typically hit peak after the first half hour of play.
Rochester reader describes a country dog that roams forages nests harms hens and chicks and chases cows. The owner seeks a cure through patience and common sense and details a home remedy using eggshells filled with red pepper to deter the dog.
A past article describes methods to deter animal misbehavior by exposing a dog to unpleasant outcomes. It suggests tying a killed chicken with tabasco to teach aversion and letting a dog roam with a temperamental cow to show danger in chasing livestock.
Tommie Meyers will not return to serve the remaining 60 days of vagrancy after leaving county hospital May 1. He apologized in writing to jailer Ralph Roche saying his plan to return to the Colorado State Penitentiary was affected by longer time in Nebraska.
Postmaster John Dillon faced a sit in outside his Fond du Lac home when well known locals paraded past with signs reading this is a sit down strike. They carried a demand for a bouquet and refused to leave the premises until satisfied.
Airports increasingly use neon boundary lights for signaling and messages in Morse code. The lights are described as more penetrating than ordinary illumination.
Poem fragment lampoons critics by noting a man does his best and has little else. The verse reflects a disputatious stance toward judgment, urging patience and modesty.
A collage of jokes and snippets covers domestic quirks and payday misadventures. A pawn shop rebuffs a $10 loan for a radio set amid humor about wealth and habit. It includes vaudeville style lines, pirate prayers, and light political musings.
A quip filled column lists curious facts and jokes about names places and trivia. It notes Hoquiam Washington Henry Ford Carrs Fairview Oklahoma Jamestown New York and Samoa among other locales. The piece pokes fun at censorship manners and odd laws with playful quips and puns across many topics.
A $20,000 trust fund exists to bury a Cleveland millionaire and his wife on the moon when rockets enable lunar burial. The lighthearted note aside, the piece also jokes about Scotland nearing Ireland at a rapid rate and adds a playful quip about saving boat fare.
Miss Leatrice McClure returns home after a week with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Waugh in Decatur. Mrs. C P Johnston and Mrs. Wesley Tyler visit Falkville. Frank Abbott shops in Decatur. Mrs. Ben Blevins stays with the Waughs. Novel Miller from Harteelle visits Myrtle Miller. Dr C F Peck returns from Hot Springs after ten days of treatment. District Missionary Society conference draws Mesdames Garrison Brooks Pence Watkins and Miss England in Hartselle. Wylodine and Idelie Brooks of Athens College visit with Rev and Mrs Brooks. Mr Miller of Albertville visits daughter Mrs C C Brooks. Winton of Decatur visits relatives. Decoration day crowd. Judge B L Malone of Decatur speaks. Ada Herron shops in Decatur. Johnston and the Ransom family visit. Mrs Markie McAnally improving at W W Owens home. C L Peck of Decatur stops by. G D Mikell of Columbia Tenn arrives for weekend with Mrs Mikell and Winton. Mrs Ben Chunn returns to Valdermosa Springs after extended visit with Fannie Bowers. Miss Mary Sherrill Black spends time with Mrs Gib Peck near Florette.
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