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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1935

Page

2

Local Horse Show Entries Arrive For Valley Show

Brimmingham residents report registration arrivals for the Valley Horse Show at Benson Field. Competitors include Lawson Gambill with Lady Astor in jumping, Rafe Fies with a red horse, and Miss June superb in several classes. C. L. Sartor leads the committee as plans expand the 19M event with upgraded facilities and brighter lights.

Birmingham Lawson Gambill Lady Astor Rafe Fies June Benson Field

Mexican divorces declared illegal in Alabama ruling

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that Mexican divorces obtained by non residents or by those not physically in Mexico are invalid. The decision voids decrees in Alabama and alimony suits such as the Wells case in Jefferson circuit court.

RTO Ala Supreme Court Massine Alab&ma Mexico Coddington B

Fugitives Returned After Daring Island Escape

Two fugitives from Island who reached here aboard a ship after a daring escape were returned to the French penal colony as authorities moved to prevent further escapes. The incident underscores ongoing security concerns in the territory and the swift transit of suspects back to penal institutions.

British Guiana Island

Roosevelt to Run as Progressive in 1923 Amid Liberal Realignment

Washington reports a secret White House session where President Roosevelt gained renewed progressive support from Senate progressives Norris La Follette Costigan Wheeler and Bone. They urged a bold liberal line including the Wagner labor board bill, warning of apathy toward the New Deal and potential third party threats from Huey Long.

Rodney Dutcher NEA Service Star Ashington Roosevelt Senate White House Norris Nebraska la Follette Wisconsin Costigan Colorado Wheeler Montana Bone Washington Wagner Labor Board Theodoe Wotebelt Congress U. S. Chamber of Commerce Roper Labor F. D Senate Progressives Huey Long NEA Service, Inc

Graves Attends Tunstall Funeral in Greensboro

Gov. Bibb Graves attended the funeral of Col. A. M. Tunstall in Greensboro and planned a weekend rest in Baldwin County. Officials said he likely would not return to the capitol until Tuesday.

Montgomery Ala Bibb Graves Col A. M. Tunstall Greensboro Baldwin County Capitol

Record Crowd at Baseball Game

New York crowds at the Polo Grounds shattered attendance records as 64,000 fans filled the ballpark for a double header between the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers.

New York Polo Grounds New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers

Overcame Her Nervousness With Cardul

Hartshorne Oklahoma resident Mrs Charles Sivil recalls a period of weakness and nervousness. She credits Cardul with improving her appetite, increasing strength, and restoring well being after two bottles. Thousands of women testify Cardul benefits. If it does not help, consult a physician.

Charles Sivil Hartshorne Okla Cardus

Hidden ransom note and family move in missing child case

Report says ransom money was cached at a secret place as the Weyerhaeuser family fled toward American Lake after a night of rides to relatives. Two new contact men are named in anger to finish negotiations. Police were alerted Friday and the note warned of harm if police or press learned of the demands.

Weyerhaeuser American Lake Weyerhaeusers F. Rodman Titcomb Charles Ingram Weyerhaeuser Timber Company

Young People Leave For Montevallo

Several persons from this city left for Montevallo to attend the North Alabama young people conference assembly at Alabama College. The conference will continue until next Wednesday. Miss Lois Hopper represents Central Methodist church, Miss Mabel Britain, Jack Wilson and Miss Hattie Maude Hames of Westide Methodist, while Joe and Frank Philpot represent Austinville Methodist Church.

Montevallo North Alabama Young People's Conference Alabama College Lois Hopper Central Methodist Church Mabel Britain Jack Wilson Hattie Maude Hames Westide Methodist Joe Frank Philpot Austinville

Few Solons Are Left in Capital

Alabama politics frame the day as the Capitol clears for the funeral of Col. A. M. Tunstall in Greensboro. In the House and Senate, youths push back against the revenue bill provisions, including tax deputy searches and protest-registration limits, while lawmakers spar over tax office consolidations and salary raises.

A. F. Mahan, JR Associated Press Montgomery Ala Alabama House Senate James A. Hare, Jr Dallas Clint Harrison Board of Review Rep. Hare Hare M. P. Kelly Clay A. D Kirby State Tax Commission Eugene Connor Jefferson Bibb Graves Judiciary Committee

Promotion exercises for Riverside elementary schools

Promotion exercises for over 100 students from Gordon-Bibb Lafayette Street and Fairview schools will be held at 10 a m tomorrow at Riverside auditorium. The program includes songs, invocations, piano solos by Anne Griffin Mary Ellen Smith Carolyn Joiner and others, readings, an address by Rev ter M Dennis, announcements of honors by principals and the awarding of promotion certificates by Supt W W Benson.

Riverside Auditorium Gordon-Bibb Lafayette Street Fairview Anne Griffin Rachel Ford Mary Turley J. D. Reed Hagerman Mary Ellen Smith Ter M. Dennis Carolyn Joiner Supt W. W. Benson

Beauty Contest Sets in Lawrence County

A beauty pageant sponsored by the PRA of Moulton will select Miss Lawrence County starting June 6. The winner will represent Lawrence County in the state pageant in Birmingham to choose Miss Alabama.

PRA of Moulton Lawrence County Birmingham

Reservoir to Supply Camp Near Hartselle

The city of Hartselle builds a concrete reservoir at John Lotherage spring north of the city to supply water for a CCC camp. Twenty five men work on the project as a six inch pump will feed the camp, with plans to extend the system to a city reservoir in the future.

Hartselle John Lotherage CCC City Board of

Lower Text Book Costs Possible

Montgomery Alabama May 30 Gov Bibb Graves proposes that publishers might cut bids on school textbooks after the NRA and its codes were held unconstitutional. He told publishing house representatives they should confer with owners and report back by Tuesday of next week.

Montgomery Ala Bibb Graves

Petition Hearing Set For Monday In Power Company Case

Hearing on a petition by Alabama Power Company seeks a preliminary injunction to restrain the city of from acting in a manner affecting the utility. The order schedules a Monday session to determine the temporary relief sought.

Alabama Power Company

Sister Marys Kitchen menu and protein ideas

In this NEA Service piece Mary E. Dague argues vegetables need protein from eggs milk nuts and cheese. She presents a sample menu with breakfast lunch and dinner options centered on vegetable plates and colorful combinations, stressing balance and variety.

Public Works Hearing Postponed In Equity Court

Decatur postpones a Public Works Administration loan hearing in the equity division of the circuit court. The session was moved from today to next Monday after City Attorney T C Almon requested the delay. presiding judge will be A A Griffith of Cullman with Ames A Nelson noted.

Decatur Public Works Administration Ames A. Nelson Vain A. A. Griffith Cullman Equity Division Circuit Court T. C. Almon

Decatur High School Senior Class Night at Riverside Auditorium

The Decatur high school senior class holds its class night at Riverside Auditorium Friday at 8 p.m. The program features roles such as captain, second mate, and various officers with Miss Eva Love Wyatt as historian and Miss Celia Bormer Davis as valedictorian among more than 100 seniors. The event includes the class song In Maytime and a colorful program expected to be one of the most notable in years.

Decatur High School Riverside Auditorium Boyd Draper Eva Love Wyatt Frances Ann Green Jane Davis Evelyn Green Madelyn McKnight Cecilia Alexander Loyd Dinsmore Celia Bormer Davis Margaret King

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