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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1929

Page

5

Schilling Farm Sees Wife Take Lead as Husband Goes to Washington

Mrs. William F. Schilling will manage the Spring Brook dairy farm near Northfield Minnesota a 320 acre tract while her husband Western State dairy leader shifts to national farm bill work. Schilling a Holstein breeder serves on the dairy board and travels for the Twin City Milk Producers association. William F. Schilling Jr 20 aids the farm as brother Lewis attends St Olaf College and Joel is in high school with two daughters married and three unmarried remaining at home.

Northfield Minn Washington William F. Schilling Spring Brook Schilling Twin City Milk Producers’ Association

Church School Sessions Scheduled for Sunday

Church school sessions set at the church at 10 in the morning and at Wilder Place district school at 3 in the afternoon. No morning service at St Johns Episcopal church Sunday. Rev Peter M Dennis is enjoying his annual vacation.

Wilder Place St. John’s Episcopal Church Peter M. Dennis

Mrs Schilling on farm life and Hoover appointment

Mrs. Schilling declares her first duty is home at Spring Brook farm and supports Mr. Schilling's Hoover appointment to the farm board. She notes his sacrifice of private farming time for public service and says the family is proud he can advance agricultural life in the nation.

Spring Brook Farm Schilling Hoover

Amos n Andy to Join NBC in Daily 10 PM Slot

Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll known as Amos n Andy will host a nightly NBC program at 10 o’clock EST for 52 weeks starting August 19. The duo, originally Sam n Henry on WGN, will broadcast from various locations during a national tour. Correll hails from Peoria Illinois and Gosden from Virginia.

New York Amos 'N’ Andy NBC Sam ’N’ Henry Freeman Gosden Charles J. Correll Correl Gosden WMAQ Chicago Amos ’N’ Andy Correll Peoria Virginia

Wheel of Life bids danger and romance in new Dix film

Richard Dix stars as a British army officer in India with Ester Ralston as a tourist in a Tibetan monastery attacked by natives. Bullets whirl around as they share a balcony scene insured for safety by Hollywood marksmen. O P Heggie Nigel de Brulier and Victor Schertzinger also star and direct.

Richard Dix Ester Ralston Dix Princess Theater India Miss Ralston Hollywood O. P. Heggie Nigel de Brulier Douglas Fairbanks Victor Schertzinger

Decatur Urges Early Move to Build Local Airport

Decatur officials warn future demand will outpace current plans and urge residents to prepare now for constructing an airport regardless of cost. The Daily offers printing services for circulars stationery cards and office forms.

Decatur

Woman holds tarpon record on Florida trip

Philadelphia angler Mrs. Graham L. Wilson set a single season tarpon mark near Fort Myers. In three spring months she landed 76 tarpon totaling 414 pounds, 26 over 100 pounds, including a 145 pound giant that fought 1 hour 45 minutes before being brought in.

Fort Myers Fla Graham L. Wilson Philadelphia Florida

Revival Services Begin In Tanner

Elder Frank Moody opens a series of revival services at the Church of Christ in Tanner starting Sunday August 11. The event runs several days with a cordial open invitation to the public.

Frank Moody Church of Christ In Tanner

Newspaper Advertisement Values and Trends Summary

Ads show ongoing pricing patterns across sectors with frequent discounts on household goods, furniture, and electronics. Dealers emphasize weekly specials, clearance events, and limited time offers to attract shoppers. some include installment plans and free delivery.

Snook On Trial In Theora Hix Slaying Case

Former university professor Dr. James H. Snook appears in Franklin County courthouse Columbus Ohio on trial for the slaying of Theora Hix. The case draws local attention as prosecutors outline the alleged motive and timeline.

Associated Press James H. Snook Franklin County Columbus Ohio Theora Hix

New Cape-Collar Shaped Like Ace Of Spades Debuts

Paris fashion notes introduce a collarette cape-collar shaped like the ace of spades with a central hole. Described as detachable neckwear for sport and dress, it offers future variations in linen chiffon and lace, with printed polka dot or color bands.

Nec Diana Merwin Associated Press Paris Bable

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William Schilling Federal Farm Board Victor Dorothy Dace McGehee Furniture CO Tor Decatur Coca-Cola Bottling CO 4Th Ave L. R. Nash Masonic Building Decatur Daily Amos Andy Twin City Bread Co Honey Boy DAISY Graham Wilson Snook Marcy Lee Home Economists of the Decatur Daily Cooking School Moore’s Modern Stores Second Avenue Clopton MRS Holland Cook H. T. Cook & Son
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