Sacred Harp Singing Staged In Decatur Attracts Wide Attendance
Hundreds from several counties in Alabama and Tennessee gathered for a two day Sacred Harp event at the Morgan county courthouse in Decatur. Officials chaired by J W Laminac and Jerome Chaffin conducted lessons, chair elections, memorials, and singing sessions with notable young singers like Louis Duffie and W O Hulsy among participants. A closing resolution thanked Decatur residents for hospitality during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Tennessee
Sacred Harp
Decatur
Morgan County Courthouse
Jasper Hopper
Albion
G. D. Montgomery
Jerome Chaffin
Homa Hawkins
Ala
Charlie Davis
Vinemont
B. S. Lovell
White City
Coy Putnam
Otto Blankenship
Somerville
L. P. Odom
St. Joseph
Tenn
Pres. Chaffin
Corinth
J. W. Laminic
Cullman
R. L. Henderson
J. T. J. J. Akers
Silas Ryan
Will Hopper
Jack Edge
Copermacus
Laminac
Cannon Land
J. L. Nunly
M. Putnam
J. C. Brown
Gadsden
J. D. Livingston
Moulton
Greenfield
R. A. Canant
T. G. Oden
Hanceville
C. A. Reed
Route 3
Louis Duffie
J. J. Akers
Sam Putnam
Evening Shade
R. L. Hendersony
Chaplian
Henderson Taylor
Eva
L. P. Kyle
Haleyville
Pres. Laminac
M. F. McWhorter
Birmingham
Whit Denson
Arley
S. M. Denson
Mnan Suttofi
M. O. Bobo
Seah Denson
J. W. Laminac
Sec’y
Water At Crystal Plunge Deemed Absolutely Pure
Dr A J Pero lio director of the State Laboratory announced the Crystal Plunge pool water is as pure as drinking water after the latest analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Perolio
Bonanza quartet from Decatur to join Patterson on tour
The Bonanza quartet Messrs Moye Halbrooks Evans and Lowery will accompany A G Patterson on speaking engagements this week. They perform tonight at Spring Valley near Tuscumbia at eight, Wednesday at Muscle Shoals High school, Thursday at St Florian near Florence, and Friday on Florence courthouse lawn. They have previously been praised by large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonanza Quartet
Decatur
A. G. Patterson
Messrs. Moye
Halbrooks
Evans
St. Florian School
Florence
Patterson
No Bars Been Upp In Lawrence County
The Attorney General Charles C McCall says the bars are let down to allow broad voter participation in the upcoming democratic primary. Lawrence County invites both democratic and republican electors to vote next Tuesday and a normal turnout is predicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Charles C. McCall
North
Alabama
Young Man Held For Burglary In Market Street Heist
J. D. Speck, a young white man, is charged with burglary in the O. L. Newsom store robbery on Market street and was transported from Huntsville to the county jail by Deputy W. E. Kilgore. An additional Huntsville arrest and notice of possible further youths tied to the break are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Speck
O. L. Newsom
Market Street
Huntsville
W. E. Kilgore
C. M. Riggsbee
Second Bolls Reported Near The Daily Office
The second cotton bolls of the season arrived at The Daily Office brought in by Mary Wills a local Black resident. The cotton was grown on the Bee Line highway within the city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wills
Bee Line
Reduction Seen In Malaria Here
Twenty nine positive malaria cases were identified at the state laboratory during July from 627 examinations. The current hot dry weather is expected to help the malaria fight as many mosquito breeding places have been destroyed.
Final Tribute to Norman Leeman Funeral Held in Falkville Cemetery
Hundreds mourn the death of Norman Leeman who died from injuries after an auto crash a week earlier. The funeral was held at his home with interment in the Falkville family lot. Chicago residents donated 23,000,000 to educational and charitable institutions last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Leeman
Whic
Falkville
Chicago
Hill Chevrolet employees hear inspirational address in Birmingham
Hill Chevrolet Co. staff led by N. K. Bitting Sr and Jr plus F. C. Phillips R. B. Stevenson R. C. Powell A. D. Mathis Roy Poff and G. E. McCullough attended a Birmingham meeting to hear P. Sever manager for Chevrolet Co. No. 31 deliver an inspirational address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hill Chevrolet Co
N. K. Bitting Sr
N. K. Bitting, Jr
F. C. Phillips
R. B. Stevenson
R. C. Powell
A. D. Mathis
Roy Poff
G. E. McCullough
Birmingham
P. Sever
Anager
Chevrolet Co
Detroit Democrat Edward J Jeffries Seeks Governor Nomination
Democrat Edward J. Jeffries of Detroit files for the Republican nomination for governor of Michigan. The move signals party crossover dynamics as the campaign heats up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Edward J. Jeffries
Detroit
Michigan
Louisiana Farmers Plant Legumes in Drought-Stalled Pastures
Louisiana farmers plant legumes in pastures as rainfall deficits slow forage growth this summer. The drought strains hay shortages and prompts grazing management concerns across parishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Ballot Issuance Nears for Morgan County Absentees
Absentee ballots for Morgan County voters living outside the county remain two days from issue. Officials expect a late rush to begin Wednesday as ballot issuance has been running normally and primaries look to fall around the average.
Birth Announcement Ped Powers Griffin Born July 28
A seven pound boy named Ped Powers Griffin was born to Mr and Mrs Horace A Griffin on July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace A. Griffin
Ped Powers
Teaching girls to serve restaurant meals in public schools
A Los Angeles public school curriculum includes teaching girls to serve restaurant meals as part of home economics and vocational training offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Rabies Found in Dog Head at State Lab
An examination of a dog's head at the state laboratory revealed rabies. The head, owned by R. L. Thomas of Limestone County, was sent to the lab by the Limestone County health officer with no history attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Laboratory
R. L. Thomas
Limestone County
Limestone
Minister Boyd Heads to Red Boiling Springs
Rev. George E. Boyd pastor of the First Methodist church traveled to Red Boiling Springs yesterday for a several days’ visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springs
George E. Boyd
First Methodist Church
Red Boiling Springs
Rev R T Tyler to Fill Pulpit at First Methodist
Rev R T Tyler presiding elder of the Decatur district will fill his old pulpit Sunday morning at the First Methodist Church to preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Tyler
Decatur
First Methodist Church
City Council to Meet Thursday
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet Thursday evening. The Clerk's report will show street tax collections for the month, expected to be a major July revenue item.
Lawrence County Primary Sparks Voter Interest
Citizens in Lawrence County expect a large turnout in the Democratic primary on August 12. The senatorial contest features Melvin Hutson of Decatur against Marvin Kelly of Hartselle and the Solicitor race includes Judge O Kyle versus Wade Wright of Decatur and Fred Wall of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Decatur
Melvin Hutson
Marvin Kelly
Hartselle
Judge O. Kyle
Wade Wright
Fred Wall
Athens
Typhoid Strikes Miss Mable Callahan at Home
Miss Mable Callahan is ill with typhoid at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Callahan in Mt Zion. Friends regret to learn of her illness as the attack is described as typhoid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Zion
Mable Callahan
Arthur Callahan
Tyron Daily Bulletin Proclaims World’s Smallest Newspaper
The Tyron North Carolina Daily Bulletin claims to be the world’s smallest daily newspaper in a compact issue described as 5144 by 8% inches in size. It markets itself as a tiny reporter of local events with a singular focus and limited space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyron
N. C
Daily Bulletin
Enon Church Revival Planned Near Moulton
Revival services scheduled at Enon Missionary Baptist Church ten miles east of Moulton in Lawrence County begin Sunday August 10 with Pastor Rev J D Montgomery and Rev J D Pickens assisting. Services run daily through the week at 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM as the community anticipates spiritual benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enon Missionary Baptist Church
Enon
Moulton
Lawerence County
J. D. Montgomery
J D. Pickens
South Side Baptist Church
Decatur
Davis Pays Short Visit in Decatur En Route to Moulton
Lieutenant Governor W. C. Davis, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, visited Decatur yesterday on the way to Moulton where he spoke for his campaign. Ohio penal institutions are projected to hold 13,861 adult male prisoners by 1940 if current trends continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Davis
Decatur
Moulton
Ohio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Home
Euser-Busch
Anheuser-Busch Barley
Purina
Turner
Coal & Grain Co
E. Moolton St
Quartette
Lee Christmas, Jr
Soldier of Fortune
Gen
Lee Christmas
New Orleans
Honduras
Rocky Mountains
Hoover
Glacier National Park
Montana
Two Medicine Lake
Hill
Birfh Record
City Council
Enon Church
J. D. Pickens
Lawrence Church
Decatur Ice & Coal Co
Wearwell
Moore’s
Aia A
Defiance Chambray
Liberty
Moore’s Modern Store
J. G. Moore, Jr
Decatur, Ala
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!