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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1938

Page

8

United States backs Pan American unity effort

Officials from the State Department and the Roosevelt administration press a “good neighbor” policy to unite Pan American nations. Steps include sending telegrams to Bolivia and Paraguay, boosting a Buenos Aires peace terms response, expanding Latin American steamship service, training Argentine pilots, and exchanging scholars. A Lima Peru conference is planned for December with Hull likely attending.

Latin State Department Roosevelt Bolivia Paraguay Buenos Aires Gran Chaco Eerste Hull United States Welles Latin America Amer Ican Department Lima Peru State Department

Death notices for Margaret Ann Lee

Margaret Ann Lee two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs N C Lee Trinity route one died at home Saturday at 9 05 pm funeral held Sunday at 3 pm by Rev Bell Bayne at Caddo with interment there Drinkard Howell directing She is survived by her parents three brothers Thomas Hoyt and Murphy and one sister Barbara Jean

Margaret Ann Lee N. C. Lee Trinity Route One Bell Bayne Caddo Drinkard-Howell Thomas, Hoyt Murphy Barbara Jean

Veterans Meet TLE Annual Confederate Reunion In Alabama

Survivors of Alabama’s gray-clad army of the Confederacy, decimated by time, will mobilize here tomorrow for their annual reunion. Boy Scouts will assist the aged soldiers at the event in TLE Alabama.

TLE Ala Alabama Boy

Migratory Bird Law Cited After Martins Wiped Out

Tupelo residents face fines and jail time as federal game officials report the killing of 800 martins. C G Smith notes migratory birds are protected and actions may prompt penalties, while a separate case involves dynamite cap injuries to Luther Allen Dwyer.

Tupelo Miss Gg Beas Pelo Rose C. G. Smith Federal Game Project Supreme Court Smith Samuel L. Dwyer Palmerdale Ala Luther Allen Resettlement Administration Dwyer

Alabama Man Seeks $2500 Payment Bill Advances

Washington May 30 The house passed and sent to the White House a bill to pay an Alabama claimant two thousand five hundred dollars. The measure aims to settle a claim and proceed to President Roosevelt for approval.

Washington House White House Roosevelt

Decatur Fire Department Sponsors Sky High Play

The Decatur fire department will sponsor a performance of Sky High on June 9 and 10. Directed by Ada C. Malcolm, former dramatic director at the University School of Music in Lincoln. The cast includes 12 local entertainers with 36 total in cast plus specialty numbers.

Decatur Fire Department Ada C. Malcolm University School of Music Lincoln Neb

Notice of Settlement in Parker Estate

Tennessee Valley Bank as executor of J S Parker deceased files resignation and final settlement in Morgan County Court Equity division. Court sets June 30, 1938 for final accounting at Morgan County Court House. May 30 1938. Marvin West Register. May 30 June 6 13

Alabama Morgan County Morgan County Court J. S. Parker Tennessee Valley Bank Moran County Ister Marvin West Register

Honor Roll Announced At Gordon Bibb School

The ninth month honor roll lists many students across grades from junior to senior. Names include Givens, Owens, Aday, Counts, Evans, Givens, Griffin, Howell, Odom, Wilkes, Teague, Crawford, Miss Lee, and many others across grades six to nine.

Gordon-Bibb Hagerman Givens Goff Owens Pan Conner Charles Voehringer Lewis Bethany Carolyn Wade James Young Raymond Aday Blackwell Clarence P. Aday, Jr Marion Lee Counts Billy Ray Evans Jetty Douglas French Ann Margaret Givens Albert J. Houser, Jr Mary Hutto Gwendolyn Jones Katherine Kemp Celia Moyers Ralph Lee Sharp Annie Louise Self Miss Lee Charles Henry Davidson James Robert Givens Bobby Griffin Glynn Halbrooks Charles Edward Howard Charles Baxter Howell Joe Odom Robert Sellers Clifford Strother John Ellis Wilkes Martha Jane Bradford Exie Nell Campbell Jo Anne Frahn Peggy Livingston Mary Allen Spencer Clara Fay Teague Beverly Williamson Virginia Valet Via Green Billy Hunter Wade Marsh Robert Sittason Miss Jolly Eddie Beard Martha Frances Crow Jewell Rogers Miss Winton Edna Earl Owens Lorene Puckett Miss Odom Ralph Crafton Morris Dillard Ray Frederick Cheri Chandler Dorothy Fitzpatrick

TVA Investigation Heats Up With Morgan Lilienthal Clash

Charges and counter charges fly as former TVA chairman Dr Arthur Morgan and ex-associate Harcourt Morgan and David Lilienthal face renewed congressional questions. Dr Morgan consults with Senator Vic Donahey, the investigating committee chair.

Arthur £. Morgan TVA Harcourt Morgan David B. Lilienthal Dr. Morgan Vic Donahey

Loyalty oath under fire at Presbyterian General Assembly

The Presbyterian General Assembly discussed state laws requiring teacher loyalty oaths. Rev. Charles Wishart of Wooster College criticized the mandate as targeting one group and warned it could erode academic freedom and push education under political control. He cited 26 states with such laws and warned of a dictatorship risk if public education is fully controlled.

General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church Charles F. Wishart Wooster, O Wishart America

Frogskin Fabric Gains Fashionable Status in Berlin

In Berlin the frogskin shoe fabric has become a couture symbol among wealthier women. Designers praise its texture and sheen, while boutiques note rising demand and higher prices as the trend spreads through upscale circles.

Berlin

Night horn ban in English city districts

In English city districts, blowing car horns is prohibited from 11:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. to curb disturbance and noise during late hours.

England

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