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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1932
Page
1
A digest from the Alabama Safety Council urges drivers to learn motor vehicle laws and know the intent of rules before driving. It argues many lack knowledge, warns of costly mistakes, and favors an oral knowledge test for new drivers, ending with a call to pursue safety.
A crowd estimated at 1000 gathered at Falkville high school Sunday for Homecoming a yearly memorial and social event. The day began with religious services and continued with singing and a noon meal where vast food was shared. A rabies treatment was sent to Athens from the Tennessee Valley Laboratory with no prior history of the request.
Rev. Ernest N. Hart of Westminster presbyterian church delivered the graduation sermon to 108 Riverside and Central high school seniors on Facing Life's Responsibilities. The audience filled the auditorium and balcony as the Westminster choir, directed by Mrs. George Jackson, offered a musical program.
The A. Z. Bailey wholesale grocery building was entered last night by thieves who bored holes in the back door and broke in that section. They stole side meat snuff and sugar in the raid.
The Senate sustained the finance committee in striking a proposed minimum one quarter of one percent tax on stock transfers clearing the way for a sales tax test. Opponents failed to fix the vote time as the president prepared to address the Senate with his message.
Announcement states the Decatur Rangers Troop No. 1 will convene Tuesday night at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 6 30 oclock. The meeting had been postponed from tonight.
Governor Miller asks Alabama legislature to act to secure federal aid for roads. The message details debts from education and general funds, plus estimates showing a potential $13.36 million in U S road funds if matched, with a plan to redirect gas tax in counties to pay state road bond interest. Three thousand convicts could work on road projects.
Alabama Extension Service notes two key factors slowing the 1932 cotton crop. Cool weather delays and reduced fertilizer use raise production worries, but a smaller crop could lift prices. Boll weevils, weather, and calcium arsenate access also influence potential yields this summer.
Archie W. Hill has returned from several days in Georgia and resumes his duties at Hill Chevrolet Co. The brief note confirms his safe return and continued leadership of the dealership.
Twenty nine seniors will graduate at Riverside High School this evening at 8 oclock in the school auditorium. Judge J Fred Johnson will give the address with introduction by Seybourne Lynne. Diplomas will be presented by Fred B Hunt and awards by W T Jordan. The program includes songs, awards, and benediction. List of graduates. names include Margaret Bean Murray Braswell Lucille Braswell Gerald Bizaillon Dotty Brock Anne Clare Carlisle Letha Collier Robert Duncan James Hines Armstead Hanson Newton Hardy Myrtle Horton Annie Keith Augustus Hildreth Marjorie Lee Lille Looney Romeo Morin Grayce McBride Ollie Nelson Joe Philpot Lucy Robinson Ellawee Sapp Maurice Sparkman Yancy Vaughan Bessie Waller Paul Wade Frances McBride Dial Darnell J W Goode Glen Price.
J. A. Buttrey, a prominent Decatur merchant, remains ill at his Jackson street home. He has stayed there for about two weeks and friends hope for a quick recovery so he can be seen about again.
Tom Harrison of the H H Machine Co. remained at his home today with an injured leg. He has been home for about a week following the injury.
W. W. Benson, superintendent of the Decatur school system, pleads with donors to fulfill outstanding pledges for school funding. About 1450 dollars remain unpaid, risking teachers receiving less than half their due salaries unless payments arrive by next Friday. Funds should be mailed to Superintendent Benson immediately.
The piece notes a fading Bruening cabinet amid economic strain and political upheaval. It highlights conservatives losing ground to Adolf Hitler’s rising movement after state Diet elections and warns a shift toward a fascist dominated leadership. A local oddity mentions Marie Alleck Lyke Johnson known as Miss Saginaw in 1929, jailed in Michigan for bigamy.
Merchants on Second Avenue expect a Thursday half holiday this June July and August. D W Speake, a leading Avenue merchant, said no decision has been reached but general opinion favors closing stores next Thursday for the half holiday.
Five bandits in a stolen car forced 25 people against a wall at a Leeds village store, robbing them of about 900 dollars. In Birmingham a family feud left W. M. Fincher dead and several others wounded in separate shootings. John Poole and Herman Williams were shot, with Williams jailed for assault with intent to murder. Oliver Venable was arrested after the Leeds hold up.
House Speaker Garner and Majority Leader Rainey declared President Hoover’s stay in the White House is drawing to a close after his attack on the Garner relief plan. They accused him of blaming Congress for economic woes and pork barrel budgeting while facing reelection. Rainey said Hoover has reversed his prior positions.
Dr. A J Perolio says three rabies prevention treatments were sent to Huntsville this morning, bringing weekly total to fourteen at the Tennessee Valley Laboratory. Most recipients have exposure without bite marks.
Rev E N Hart will speak tonight at Austinville as the junior high graduates receive their diplomas. The service begins at eight o'clock this evening.
Dr. A. J. Perolio resumes duties at the Tennessee Valley Laboratory following a weekend spent in Birmingham.
Billy Arnold, winner of the 1930 Indianapolis 500, collided with the retaining wall just after the start. He and his mechanic Spider Matlock were not seriously hurt and were rushed to a hospital for evaluation. Allen Gordon also crashed early, but escaped major injuries. Motor troubles sidelined Bob McDonagh and Gus Schrader.
Washington memorial day observances honored the dead who defended the United States. Unknowns lay in the grave as former Senator James Reed and Henry Stevens national commander of the Legion spoke. About 300 World War veterans pledged to remain until Congress pays the bonus.
State highway patrols continue their activities on highways and warn farmers to equip wagons with lights to improve nighttime safety for travelers and farm equipment sharing the road.
Police raided a Saturday night craps game taking 13 into custody. One more suspect remained at large this morning and expected to surrender or be located later in the day.
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