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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1935

Page

4

Home Owners Loan program extensão in Birmingham office

The notice urges mortgage loan applications to be in the Birmingham district office by June 27 through the Home Owners Loan Corporation. It cites prior placements of over $500,000 in Morgan County and warns that delayed applications could jeopardize keeping or buying a home.

Birmingham Home Owners Loan Corporation Peach & Caddell W. W. Davidson County Morgan County Uncle Sam Home Owners Corporation

Colonel Alf Mews Mourns Col. Alfred M. Tunstall

Colonel Alf Mews expresses sincere regret over the passing of Col. Alfred M. Tunstall known as Colonel Alf to thousands. Tunstall played a key role in state shopping legislation and was a veteran political figure with many supporters and friends across the state.

Alfred M. Tunstall Alf Tunstall

Senator Norris Attacks Aluminum Company Over TVA Amendments

Senator Norris of Nebraska accuses the Aluminum Company of America of opposing TVA amendments in Senate debates. He has argued for aluminum development beyond AA’s interests, urging action on Tennessee Valley Authority reforms with a history linked to his yardstick advocacy.

Enator George Norris Nebraska Tennessee Valley Senate Aluminum Company of America Tennessee Valley Authority Norris Aluminum Company of Amerim

Decatur reception praised by Nashville visitors

Visitors from Nashville compliment a Decatur reception in a lighthearted, self deprecating tone. The piece notes locals on a booster train and reflections on the warm welcome they observed and shared among themselves.

Nashville Decatur

Not Doing Well Campaign Struggles in Decatur

The Tennessee Council of Boy Scouts fundraising in Decatur trails expectations with workers not wired and too many people unable or unwilling to contribute. The piece urges donors to give ten dollars if possible to foster citizenship, character, health, and sturdy youth.

Simnnal Tennessee Council of Boy Scouts Decatur

Normandie Today Updates Ship Orders for Transatlantic Run

The Normandie and another vessel progress on ship construction and prepare for a voyage to America. Builders report ongoing work as the pair near completion and set routes across the Atlantic.

Normandie America Seek

Supreme Court Split Over NRA Now and Then

The Supreme Court this week ruled NRA unconstitutional and then later upheld broad public approval of NRA era progress. The text notes hours and minimum wage advances, practically outlawed child labor, and broad public support despite codes ceasing, praising President Roosevelt for championing people's rights.

United States Supreme Court Roosevelt

Relief Bill Passes In Alabama for Scottsboro Trials Aid

The Alabama senate taxation committee endorsed a measure to provide state funds to Jackson, Morgan, and Jefferson counties for Scottsboro trials expenses. The Daily hopes for swift passage in both houses. The bill targets relief for Jackson and distributes burden to neighboring counties, though origins of the case lie elsewhere.

Alabama Senate Jackson, Morgan Jefferson Scottsboro Jackson Jefferson County Beottsboro

Go West to San Diego to Avoid New Roves

Chronicle of a columnist note by Arthur Brisbane on migration trends and labor concerns. Observes individuals moving toward San Diego seeking fair wages and stable work. References copyright and syndicate issues in the publishing industry.

San Diego Wall Sr

California-Pacific Exposition Opens at San Diego

The article extols the California-Pacific Exposition in San Diego urging travel across the Pacific coast routes from San Diego to Vancouver. It notes Decoration Day graves, warns against foreign wars, and reflects on NRA Supreme Court decisions, labor strikes, and rising wages and costs with oil companies announcing pay boosts totaling over five million dollars annually.

San Diego Pacific Coast Panama Canal California Mexico Pacific Ocean Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle Vancouver Green American Federation of Labor Supreme Court NRA United States Supreme Court

Circulation and Ventilation Concepts Clarified in Study

The article explains air circulation and ventilation differ. humans consume little oxygen, so ventilation mainly prevents odors. It notes one air change per hour suffices at home, five to ten cubic feet per minute per person in public spaces, and that fresh air improves comfort mainly by odor and moisture removal rather than oxygen supply.

Memorial Day Reflections On Duty And Patriotism

The piece honors Memorial Day as a time to consider patriotism and civic duty. It cites the memory of heroes who sacrificed for the people and reflects on informed public opinion, duty to the state, and national welfare. The text ends with a cautious adage about rope and self-direction.

Fragmentary dialogue and wry musings in local column

A collage of quotes and quips reflects social mores and humor. Local commentary notes pensions versus jobs for youth, honeymoons at Niagara Falls, government signaling, and gendered expectations, ending with a nod to striving to do better.

Children To Present Play At Strand Theatre May 31

The Shakespearean Club will present a children's interpretation of A Midsummer Night's Dream at Strand Theatre Friday night May 31 at 8 o clock. The program will include folk dances from the British Isles and no price increase, with the picture shown first.

The Shakespearean Club Strand Theatre British Isles Booth

Jefferson County Prison and Scottsboro Case Funding

The Scottsboro case is no longer a local matter and The Daily argues the state should help bear the financial burden of prosecuting the cases.

Jefferson County Scottsboro

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Graduations

Mrs Pattillo and Miss Blair return from Alabama College where Miss Blair played a prominent role during four years. Miss Isabelle Early of Birmingham visits Miss Margaret Schnell. Miss Dottie and Hazel McCutcheon of Woodland Mills visit Miss Catherine Hood. Mr and Mrs Johnny Dobbs of Gadsden visit her parents Mr and Mrs Sobotka. Mr and Mrs A Q Edmondson of Camden spend the weekend in Morgan County. Mrs J A Day travels to Tampa for three weeks to visit Dr and Mrs R R Duke. Mrs J H Hargrove of Birmingham visits sister Mrs Mary Hogan. Miss Manilla Fuller travels to Florence for summer session at Florence Normal. Miss Hattie Lou Briscoe visits sister Mrs L H King. Briscoe takes teaching post in Cullman this summer.

M.pattillo Aline Blair Alabama College Isabelle Early Birmingham Margaret Schnell Dottie Hazel McCutcheon Woodland Mills Catherine Hood Johnny Dobbs Gadsden Robert, Sobotka A. Q. Edmondson Hattie Lou Briscoe Leighton L. H. King Miss Briscoe Cullman

Broadway Walter Winchell Tales of the Town Bits

A collage of Broadway quips and showbiz anecdotes from Walter Winchell and Irving Hoffman. Jokes about Mesootskys and a miracle man, a conceited composer and his modest mother, Barbara Hutton photo woes, and Tony Lucius’s suicide attempt tie to London orchid praise.

Irving Hoffman

Gossip and Gags from a Turbulent Premiere Night

In a Times Square flare of a premiere night a movie scout heckles a critic urging him to stay for a flop. The scene features witty quips about crooked schemers and a misnamed actress Anna Lowe with banter among stay-up-late crowd and a quip about lawyers and columnists. Edward Locke notes he writes by artificial light.

G. J. Nathan Locke Times Square Edward Locke

Tragic Scarcities and Quick Fixes in Business Folly

A reflective piece critiques hurried work ethics and crowd conformity while noting business growth can overwhelm individuals. It questions love’s illusions and includes a racially charged exchange that reflects period attitudes. It ends with a quip on photographs ageing women.

Government Agent to Housewife Cartoon Caption

A comic panel features a government agent questioning a housewife about reform affiliations. The housewife quips a reformer husband should be allowed to create, while another joke comments on economic tricks and envy. The verses mix political satire and domestic humor.

Stranger Bathes In Mayor’s Home In New Castle

Mayor Charles E Klingmeyer wakes to a bath intruder who later identified as Thomas Gaffney of North Bergen New Jersey. Police search the intruder’s clothing and find the mayor’s watch dollars and jewelry. Gaffney fled with a mayor’s towel and a policeman.

New Castle Del Charles E.klingmeyer Thomas Gaffney North Bergen N. J

Morris Ginsberg Obtains Injunction Against Manager

Morris Ginsberg the Newark tavern owner won an injunction barring his manager William Rinhart from further managing duties. Ginsberg testified that Rinhart used business receipts to buy drinks at a rival resort.

Newark N. J Morris Ginsberg William Rinhart Rinhart Ginsberg

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