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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1929
Page
8
Members of John B. McDougal Post No. 10 are called to a Sunday meeting at 2 PM at the Morgan County Courthouse Deforear to select delegates for the national Spanish American War Veterans convention in Denver on September 8. Commander W H Sorber urges all post members and war veterans to attend.
Plans are complete for The Hattery opening in the Hughes and Tidwell building on Moulton Street at 9 30 Saturday. Souvenirs will greet ladies and Mr Feldman says the shop echoes Fifth Avenue New York with self service millinery and a large display of fall patterns in north Alabama.
The Westminster Presbyterian church choir met for practice and were entertained by the pastor and his wife with a watermelon cutting. About 15 people attended the post rehearsal feast.
The Flint Methodist church revival ends Sunday night after a week of sermons by Rev. W. M. Newton of Decatur. Large crowds attended and high interest marked the meeting. Newton thanked Flint residents for their cooperation in making the event a success.
Community leaders urge residents to join civic ranks and contribute to city building, stressing that public involvement can drive growth and improvements for Decatur. The call to action emphasizes personal responsibility and local participation to shape the city's future.
Plans for a memorial service for Mrs. E. Dc. Page at Westminster Presbyterian Church include four speakers. B L Malone mayor of Decatur will speak on Mrs Payne 36 a citizen D D McKeeci Civic worker H Hartung Christian Rev E N Hart will close with The Victorious Life. The Benevolent Society and Benevolent hospital boards join in the service.
Mrs. C. M. Jolly nee Annie Sutton of Decatur died Thursday at 8 40 am at her Memphis home. Body to be returned to Decatur for funeral at 10 am Saturday at E L Ashford residence 305 Ninth Street South with Rev J D Pickens officiating and Roselawn cemetery interment. Survived by husband two sons Everett and Charles Jolly of Memphis father R B Sutton Decatur four sisters J M Martin Landersville W Pryor of Birmingham J W Thompson Decatur E L Ashford Decatur two brothers P D Sutton Decatur H D Sutton Knoxville.
The Athens Curb Market posted a July sales total of 461.10, marking the busiest month in its two year history. The market, run by Mrs. Marion Spidle, home demonstration agent, has grown steadily since its founding despite its small size in the state.
Mrs. W. L. Sandlin, 71, died at Benevolent hospital in Decatur after an illness. Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. J. L. In gram with Dr. E. J. Willis, pastor of the First Christian church, in charge. She lived most of her life in Monrovia Alabama and is survived by her husband and one daughter.
Road travelers use the new Bee Line south of here where it meets the old Bee Line beyond Flint. The graded and dragged highway offers a picturesque drive and one of Morgan counties prettiest routes.
Work will start this week on re surfacing several Athens streets badly worn. The Morgan Hill Paving Co of Birmingham holds the contract for about 25 000 square yards at a price near 15000 dollars. The city bears the expense, not the property owners.
Crowds increase at open-air gatherings led by H. L. Kirby on the lawn of the Glenn Cox home along the Somerville pike. Public invited to attend. Tonight's topic is Leadership following last night's sermon on The Plan of Salvation.
Puzzle clues list many items with numbers and partial answers across themes. Includes definitions for words like Emperors birds and various linguistic and geographic hints, plus solution prompts for yesterday’s puzzle.
Rev George E Boyd pastor of the First Methodist church returns from a vacation in Monteagle and will fill his pulpit on August 18 after a Birmingham visit. He is much improved after illness and friends are glad for his health.
The mercury rose to 91 in the local area with a 71 degree low as of seven o clock. Birmingham reported 98 degrees as the hottest day of the year.
Malaria poisons attack red blood cells and sap vitality. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic has been used since 1889 to treat malarial poison, increasing red blood cells and restoring appetite. It is pleasant to take.
A North Carolina druggist offers B C a five ingredient mix that provides immediate relief for headaches neuralgic sciatic and rheumatic pain. The preparation is sold in 10c and 25c packages and is guaranteed harmless by the maker.
Retired Methodist minister Rev D S McGlawn will preach at Ninth Street Methodist Church Sunday at 11 AM. In the evening, Prof Laxton will present a musical program.
Rev. J. D. Wallace of the First Presbyterian church will take a two week vacation starting next week to Montreal, N. C. Adding machine rolls are for sale at The Daily.
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