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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1931
Page
1
Decatur schools face funding gaps as teachers receive half their pay in cash and half in certificates redeemable by February 1, 1932. The county board awaits state school funds after November 1 while urging taxpayers to settle 1931 taxes to aid the system.
Joseph R. Nutt, treasurer of the Republican National Committee and head of Union Trust Co. in Cleveland, explains Hoover measures to create a half billion dollar bankers pool. He says the fund will supply discount facilities via medium and small banks to aid essential business, home building, and industry, acting as a new reserve until the federal reserve act adapts. He criticizes the current act for too little real estate and collateral lending and urges congressional action.
In Nanking on October 12 Chiang Kai Shek warned that China would resort to war if the League of Nations council meeting in Geneva could not secure a just settlement of the Sino Japanese controversy. Washington voiced grave concern over the threat and officials noted the Chinese president's remarks were conveyed to Secretary Stimson and Undersecretary Castle.
Washington Oct 12 The prosecution conviction and later parole of Harry Goldhurst a former New York broker who handled stock for Bishop James Cannon will be reviewed by the Department of Justice Attorney General Mitchell promised after Senator Glass Virginia disclosed correspondence seeking to know if a blameworthy agreement allowed Goldhurst an early parole for a guilty plea The inquiry aims to determine if improper dealings influenced parole timing
J E Burleson of Decatur route two underwent knee surgery at Baughs Infirmary today. The operation ends years of trouble stemming from a knee injury and marks a significant medical milestone for the resident.
A $500 billion credit body named the National Credit Corporation, Delaware incorporated, may issue up to $1 billion in debentures to subscribing banks. Banks are asked to subscribe 2 percent of their net deposits, with interest paid only when earned. The company has 12 shares of $100 held by directors from each Federal Reserve district, and shares are kept with the New York Fed governor. Debentures share legal status with bonds and will be sold. banks may obtain accommodation based on sound assets not currently eligible for rediscount. Subscriptions may come from sources beyond banks, allowing private firms to participate in capital raising.
The Morgan County Singing Convention held a two day session at Gandy's Cove church near Falkville with leaders and delegates from Danville De catur Union Eva West Center Natural Bridge Mosses Chapel Hartselle Oak Ridge and other communities. A next meet is set for Oak Ridge near Huntsville in January 1932.
The Decatur Rotary Club will visit Opportunity School in a joint session Friday evening at 7:00. The meeting, held in the Sixteenth Avenue Baptist church auditorium, aims to discuss keeping the schools open for six more weeks, and Rotary members and other visitors are expected to attend.
Henry Switzer state game warden wounded last Friday is resting at Benevolent Hospital after an operation to remove small shot from his lower abdomen. Three African American suspects remain jailed in the county on charges related to the shooting. Switzer collapsed after returning to the scene and was transported for surgery.
Mr. and Mrs. Hathcock of Sheffield were guests of Ms and Mrs J B here Saturday indicating a social visit reported in local society notes.
The Good Samaritan aid arrived for Newman McCutcheon, 17, found semiconscious on Bee Line highway between Falkville and Lacon. After brief medical care he was fed by Falkville residents who then arranged for him to work at Welch Orr’s farm during the harvest season as he recovers from near starvation.
A new flare up in Chicago gang violence leaves two men dead on the Southside and a third slain near Griffith Indiana. Victims include James Quigley a former partner, and George Wilson a former policeman. Anthony Salongo a South Chicago grape dealer was found in Indiana woods, while Quigley’s body was recovered from a drainage canal. Police theorize connections to the earlier killings of Eddie Fitzgerald and Marion Miller.
Buck Seibert's Troubadours played at the Y M C A Saturday night to a full house. The revue featured Seibert and Stover blackface comedians Hale Ricks a yodeler and Hershel South a magician, delivering a varied program that delighted the audience.
County officers arrested five individuals over the weekend on prohibition and gaming charges. Officers reported seizing a small quantity of liquor and 25 to 30 bottles of home brew, with one additional dry charge. Four suspects were held on gaming allegations.
No rainfall was recorded during the 24 hour period ending at seven o'clock. The report notes dry conditions with no precipitation in the listed interval.
Rev. Ernest N. Hart of Westminster Presbyterian in Decatur finishes five years here, having moved from Russellville Kentucky. He has served in evangelistic work across the Tennessee Valley, led Huntsville Presbytery as moderator, chaired Synod of Alabama promotions, and under his leadership Westminster’s congregation and Sunday school nearly doubled.
Dan Garth a Louisville and Nashville railroad employee was killed by a shotgun blast at a home along Courtland pike. Will Swope, another Black man, fled but officers tracked him across the river. a jammed shell reportedly saved others. Police surrounded a house, found liquor, and detained two others as Swope evaded capture.
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