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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1936

Page

2

Quotas To Be Set Soon For Roosevelts Campaign Drive

Judge Lynne announced quotas for the state would be set soon and fundraising plans to aid President Roosevelt would move forward rapidly. District headquarters will be in Decatur with county and district leaders including Welsh, Johnston, Miller, Jones and others coordinating efforts in Limestone, Huntsville, Florence and surrounding areas.

Leybourne Lynne Inessence Boykin Mobile Morgannes Welsh Scottsboro Co. Hall Huntsville Limestone George Johnston Athens Lawrence James Miller Moulton Colbert Will McDonald Sheffield Lackerdale George B. Jones Florence Roosevelt Decatur

FDR and Landon Plan Drought Aid Meeting in Des Moines

President Roosevelt and Governor Landon will join governors of six midwestern states for a drought conference at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. About 200000 onlookers expected along the route. plans include a luncheon and a two-session meeting in the governor’s private office, with a dinner for officials and press groups to follow.

Eratic Roosevelt Alf M. Landon State Capitol Charles , Ghahi Landon Topeka Statehouse Y Canvas Yell Herring Tazbie Heep Ieee Minonty Beering Inter

Local Notes From Moulton And Mt Hope

Mr and Mrs R G Clarke and Mr and Mrs Robert Peacock journey to Decatur Monday after visiting relatives in Livingston. Mrs H H Hambrick returns to County Superintendent office duties using a crutch after a leg injury from a car wreck. F O Smith of Decatur visits Moulton earlier this week. E K Martin, Lawrence county license inspector from Mt Hope, conducts business in town. J Elmer Counts of Mt Hope also attends to business. Counts and H T Mitchell have bought Farmers Gin Company of Mt Hope and plan to run two gins in the area.

R. G. Clarke Robert Peacock Decatur Livingston H. H. Hambrick County Tesident of Education F. O. Smith Moulton E. K. Martin Lawrence County Martin Mt. Hope J. Elmer Counts

Beebe Plant Breeder Proposes Pepper-Flavored Cotton

Beebe Arkansas on September 2 C L Spears a plant breeder announced a new cotton variety with fiery tasting leaves. Spears claims the red pepper flavor repels insects and could protect crops.

Beebe Ark C. L. Spears Spears

Iron Age notes steadiness in steel conditions

The Iron Age weekly review of the steel industry reports conditions are substantially unchanged from recent weeks. The only noted change is a one point fall in ingot production to 72 percent of capacity.

New York

Revered Vincentian Priest Robert Shickling Dies in Philadelphia

The Rev. Robert Shickling of the Vincentian Order died in Philadelphia after an illness of a month. He served many years in the order and was a valued church figure.

Philadelphia Robert Shickling

Judgment at the hydrant crash and hospital night

Judith Howard triggers a car crash by stepping off a curb to avoid a driver. A broken hydrant drenches a car and crowd gathers as the injured man is carried to a fruit store and hospital. Dr Harris comforts Judith and hints at her restrained impact on the incident.

Judith Harris Juiaith Steve Fowler

Market Quotations and World Notes in Early Sept Trading

Victors Bubank reports New York stocks firm with steels rails and auto shares leading gains while oils lag. New Orleans cotton futures close steady up 16 to 19 points amid steady transfers and mixed commodities. Chicago markets show wheat steady corn unsettled cattle higher hogs up 10 to 15 cents.

Victor Bubank Associated Press New York U, Steel Bethlehem Crucible Youngetown Sheet & Tube Interlake Iron Santa Fe N. Y. Central Union Pacific Delaware & Hudson Atlantic Coast Line Baltimore & Ohio Illinois Central Southern Pacific Douglas Aircraft Waldorf System Loew's Bucrus-Erie General Motors Chrysler, Packard Sears Roebuck Hiram Walker Schenley International Harvester American Telephone Consolidated Edison American Water Works Kennecott du Pont Marshall Field Murray Corp Associated Dry Goods Briggs Mfg Westinghouse New Orleans S. Lang Chicago

Liverpool Cotton Prices Advance in Quiet Session

Spot cotton traded moderately with 10 000 bales dated from global sources and 2900 American bales. Prices rose about eight points with futures closing as bids mixed and quotations listed for strict good middling through good ordinary grades.

Liverpool

Hadn't I Better Tell You Where I Live Dialogue Tease

A flirtatious exchange unfolds as he offers a late night ride and Judith questions the man’s sincerity. She wonders if his charm masks truth or deception as the scene ends with a prompt to continue.

Judith

Chicago Market Briefs Open High Low Close Sept 1

Market notes from Chicago show Sept futures with fractional changes across contracts. The data lists opening highs and lows, with closing figures near flat to modestly up or down, reflecting a cautious trading day.

Chicago

Chicago market dairy and egg prices steady

Butter and eggs hold firm in Chicago trading on September 2. Butter totals run 9 650 with creamery specials at 93 score and firsts around 88 to 91. Eggs at 6 275 remain firm with local extra firsts at 23 to 34 cents and current receipts near 22 to 24 cents.

Chicago

Potatoes and Poultry Prices in Chicago Market Report

U S Department data shows potato markets with 32 cents per cwt and varying quality grades. Eastern cobblers are slightly stronger while supplies stay light. regional price ranges include New Jersey at 2.50 and Idaho russet burbanks around 2.75 to 2.80. Live poultry trading steady with hens 41 to 42 cents per pound.

Chicago U. S

Live poultry and livestock prices strong in Chicago market

The report notes pigs up 10 to 15 cents from Tuesday with top quotes near 11.45 for 100 to 250 pound hogs. Cattle are fairly active with fed steers and yearlings rising, light cattle in demand, best light steers around 10.15 while medium weights are about 9.75. Sheep and lambs show steady to higher prices, with fat native lambs 9.75 to 10.00 and top 10.15, ewes 3.00 to 3.50.

Chicago U. S&. Dept

Registration Set at Negro School

All new students above first grade must report to the principal's office at Negro High School Friday from 10:00 to 12:00 with official report cards. Old high school students: report to their faculty advisors Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00 to align classes for Monday with shorter periods. Old elementary pupils begin Monday at 8:30 with the regular assembly and program.

Negro High School

Heron Captured After Chase by Syracuse Resident

Mrs. H. H. Downey blocked a large blue heron with a quick foot trap at her Syracuse home. The bird reared and flapped but she restrained it and kept it from escaping toward the garage. The scene ended with the prize secured and the bird placed indoors.

Syracuse N. Y H. H. Downey

College Head John W. Barton Dies at 44

Dr. John W. Barton, 44, president of Ward-Belmont School and a president of the American Association of Junior Colleges, died today after several months illness in Nashville Tennessee.

Nashville, Tenn John W. Barton Ward-Belmont School American Association of Junior Colleges

Decatur News Diary Briefs Touch Local Events

Sterchi's store closed Tuesday two to four to allow employees to attend the funeral of Guy Flaut father of Joy Flaut in Sterchi bookkeeping. J W McClung state criminology investigator in town on official business. Junior high to issue lockers schedules Thursday or Friday. St Ann's lawn party may move to 331 Johnston St rectory if weather turns bad. Carolyn Sue Odom ill with measles in Avistonville. Ola Barnard attends PTA meeting in Montgomery. Luke Roberts wed Miss Mattie Witchett of Belle Mina after license in probate office. Rev Ralph Fields to preach at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church tonight at 7 30. Rogersville visitors warn local football fans Decatur aims to defend scalp Lauderdale countians plan to stop Decatur. One man fined in police court for wife beating.

Sterchi’s Emloyes Guy . Flaut Miss Joy Flaut Sterchi Bookkeeping

One Year Old Boy Claimed by Death

Henry Ebbleman one year old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Ebbleman of Eva route one died at home after a two day illness. Funeral services were held this morning at 11 oclock at Etna near Eva conducted by Rev L L Veal. Interment followed at Etna with Drinkard and Howell directing.

Henry Ebbleman Fred Ebbleman Eva Route One Etna Eva Rev. L. L. Veal Drinkard and Howell

Tuscaloosa Farmer Fatally Struck By Train

Joe Caldwell a 25 year old Tuscaloosa county farmer was killed early this morning near the tracks while asleep beside the line. Coroner S T Hardin said he was struck by a portion of a Mobile and Ohio freight train en route to Columbus Mississippi. death followed within minutes due to a fractured skull.

Tuscaloosa Ala Joe Caldwell Tuscaloosa County Mobile & Ohio Columbus Miss S. T. Hardin

Power output climbs to new seasonally adjusted high

The week ended August 29 saw electric power production rise to an adjusted index of 1174, a new high, from 116.6 the prior week. The index, set with 1929 30 as 100, compares to 100.8 a year earlier and is marked for seasonal and long term adjustments.

New York Associated Press

Missing Plane Searched In Alaska Overdue Flight

Three days overdue in rough Kenai Peninsula weather a plane with pilot Steve Mills and five passengers from Anchorage was sought today. Passengers were Mr and Mrs George Markle Mr and Mrs Lawrence David and Augustus Teik after a Sunday fishing trip to the Russian river.

Anchorage Alaska Kenai Peninsula Russian River Steve Mills George Markle Lawrence David Augustus Teik

Glastonbury Driver Quips About Car Value

Deputy Judge Walter F. Foley questioned John Lasky about vehicle damage and purchase price. Lasky stated the car is ancient and parts are scarce, noting eighty dollars total for the car and seventy five dollars for the damage.

Glastonbury, Conn Walter F. Foley Glastonbury Town Court John Lasky Lasky

Revival Planned at First Methodist in Athens

A ten day revival begins September 20 at the First Methodist Church in Athens Alabama. Dr W R Battle pastor will be assisted by a renowned evangelist and singer. Sessions are scheduled twice daily.

Athens Ala First Methodist W. R. Battle

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FDR Des Moines Moulton Personall Aludith Judith Howard Pincenar Howard Wall Street N. O. Cotton Plymouth and White Rock Springs Plymouth Rock Fryers White Rock White Rock Broilers Decatur’s J. B. Patterson Lacon J. W. McClung State’s Department of Criminology J. M. Givens St. Ann's Johnston Street Carolyn Sue Odom Austinville Ola Barnard Morgan County PTA Montgomery Luke Roberts Madison Mattie Witchett Belle Mina Ralph Fields West Anniston Baptist Church Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Rogersville Lauderdale Licertz & Myzxs Tobacco CO
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