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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1937

Page

3

Alabama Farm Bureau Leader Pushes Broad New Farm Program

Ed ward A. O Neal, head of the American Farm Bureau Federation and Alabama native, urged federal legislation to stabilize prices and store surpluses. He said loans on basic commodities would keep production in check, linking farm support to labor and industry. O Neal cited Roosevelt support and called for grass roots backing.

Washington Edward A. O'Neal O'Neal American Farm Bureau Fed Roa Florence Ala Federation Roosevelt Wallace House Agricultural Committee O’neal Golly

Night radio host Knight faces a staged O'Day crisis

In Los Angeles, Sandy Knight a radio host at KROX receives a string of letters from a worried mother about her ill son Jamie. He uses the situation for an emergency broadcast but learns the tragedy is a hoax from a Telegram. Knight plans to flee town as the case unravels.

Sandy Bee Colton Andrew K. Knight KROX Bee Mike Borst Alicia O'Day Jamie Mrs. O'Day Rascal Sandy Andy Los Angeles Big Tom Fitch O'Brien Detective Agency Oscar Journal la Cresta California Western Union Palm Point Miss Johnston Mr. Knight Blakeslee Mike P Lorillard Company, Inc

Poppy Day Appeal Urges Poppy Wearing in Decatur

Mrs Karl Williams president of Morgan county unit of the American Legion Auxiliary calls for all Decatur residents to wear a poppy on Poppy Day May 20 to honor World War I dead. The poppy is described as the individual tribute to the fallen servicemen.

Karl Williama Morgan County American Legion Auxiliary Decatur

Poppy Day Memorial Poppies Reflect World War Dead

The Memorial Poppy is a replica of WWI and WWII battle field poppies chosen to honor the dead. Disabled veterans craft the flowers in government hospitals and workrooms under the American Legion Auxiliary. Volunteers, mainly women and girls, distribute the poppies.

France Belgium American Legion Auxiliary

Poppy Day Observance To Honor Veterans

Mrs Williams announces Poppy Day with wearing of poppies to honor sacrifices for America's security and democracy. Auxiliary members will distribute poppies Saturday to raise funds for Legion welfare work for disabled veterans and veteran families. Poppies made by disabled veterans at U S Veterans hospital Tuscaloosa.

Williams America France Auxiliary Legion U.S. Veterans Hospital Tuscaloosa

Andrews New Pythian Head Elected in Alabama Rite

Earl Andrews of Montgomery was named grand chancellor of the Grand Order of the Knights of Pythias in Alabama at the state convention in Birmingham. Other officers include Judge Walter B. Jones as grand vice chancellor and Mrs. Mary Harkens named grand chief.

Birmingham Ala Earl Andrews Montgomery Grand Order of the Knights of Phything Alabama Walter B. Jones Cooper Green J. W. Heustess Lex Lowery Mobile J. W. Williams Florence Harwell G. Davis Supreme Pythian Sisters Mary Harkens Eulalie Baker Florence Lewis Lucile White Montgomery Sarah C. Hinds Ruth Mata Fairfield Lillie Rains Grand Protector Cabelle Hardesty Grand Guard

Engineer to Finish Sewer Inspection Soon in City

George G. Earl, sewerage engineer of New Orleans, expects to finish his inspection of the city sewer system by week’s end. He has gathered extensive data and will likely present a written report to the city council upon his return.

George G. Earl New Orleans Mr. Parl

Question on tombstone sales tax puzzles Lincoln

Secretary of State Harry Swanson pondered a letter asking if a license would be needed to sell a tombstone or cleaning fluid. He quipped that the legislature has licensed almost everything else. The note mentions fifteen states without a personal income tax.

Sancoln, Neb Harry Swanson

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