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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1932

Page

8

Marksmen Take Annual Honors by Alabama Guards Troop

Sixty three enlisted men in the 127th squadron at Hartselle had 46 qualifying with an average score of 195. Eighty seven percent completed the full course. Officers averaged 233. Experts named include Lt L C Pattillo and Sgt Jack A Thomas. sharpshooters include Capt F E Burleson and Cpl Ewing H Wilson.

Biiers Alabama Guards Hartselle L. C. Pattillo Cruselle B Jack A. Thomas

Correct English Note on Liked and Would

A short guide explains that liked cannot be compounded with would or should. It notes the correct form is He would have liked to go, not He would liked to have gone.

Case Dismissed in Municipal Court for Athens Pall Player

Mayor Billings dismissed the case against Bobby Wilkinson in police court this morning after reprimanding him for Tuesday’s field actions. League officials will meet this week to decide on further action. Umpire Sheehan recommended a ten day suspension and a ten dollar fine under league by laws.

Billings Bobby Wilkinson Athens Pall Wilkinson League Sheehan

Blue Springs to Have a Revival

The Blue Springs Baptist church plans a revival campaign likely lasting two weeks starting Sunday morning. Rev. J D Pickens pastor of Southside Baptist church will preach after the opening service delivering the first message Sunday afternoon. Daily services will be held each morning and evening after Sunday.

Blue Springs Baptist Church J. D. Pickens Southside Baptist Church

Local residents host and visit across Alabama towns

Numerous families and friends travel between Florence Wetumpka Decatur Birmingham and Gulfport for weekends and holidays. Guests include Miss Eloise Knight Beulah Caudell Laura Howle and many others visiting relatives and returning to home towns across the region.

Eloise Knight Beulah Caudell Florence Lucille Smith Conrad Roden Stephen Birmingham Adolph Ashwander Louise Little Trussville A. L. Wear Ella Mattie Love Alfred Love Love Q. J. Carpenter George C. Dobbs George Woodruff Decatur Tom Smith Adlai Walling Gulfport Miss Horace Smith Laura Jennie Howle Wetumpka Fanny Bess Margaret Crowe J. A. Cate Blountsville Will Franklin Jodie Robertson Carrollton Fred Akins Akins Howle Jennie Laura Howle J. A. Howle Marcis Henry Howle Virginia Monroe Wilhite George Tom Peck Summerford Jess Clark Marjorie Roy Paint Rock Ed Clark Tom. Peck Summerford Lim Brown Dora Elizabeth Johnny Dobbs Hughes

Local families gather for weekend visits and farewells

Mr. and Mrs. Bid Parker and others visit from Decatur and Birmingham as relatives host gatherings. Ralph Guenny and Louie Shields travel from Atlanta for the weekend, with Jack Hart and Carl Shields receiving guests. Earl McCroskey and family visit Virgil McCroskey, while Robert Speigel and Dora King are noted with expected relatives arriving later.

RB. L. Speigel Betty Joe Carl Shields Atlanta F. M. Hart Hart Martha Glenn Rowe Ross Hargitt Hargitt Russellville Howard Patterson Louise Parker Birmingham Sid Parker R. A. Summerford Susie Summerford Perry House Evergreen B. G. Hall Auburn Herman Parker Ralph Guenny Jack Hart Louie Shields Jack Mr. Shields Earl McCroskey Virgil McCroskey McCroskey Joe Hudson J. C. Anderson Ed Knight Knight

Notice of attachment in J. B. Toney case

Writ of attachment issued July 25, 1932, by Morgan County Circuit Court against J. B. Toney of Memphis Tennessee. Property described as Lot 3, Block 3, Lampkin and Thomason Addition No 1 to Decatur Alabama. Notice served via publication with sheriff levy on defendant’s rights in the described real estate. Dated August 9, 1932. J. H. Green, Clerk.

William Reynolds J. B. _Circuit Court of County Alabama J. B. Toney Code of Alabama Circuit Court Morgan County County of Morgan State of First Avenue Lampkin & Thomason Decatur Mississippi Avenue Memphis Tenn J. H. Green

House Damaged by Fire on McCartney Street

Four room frame house owned by William Moseley Jr sustained fire damage on Tuesday night around 11. The blaze started at the back of the home and damage value was still being determined by the owner.

William Moseley, Jr

Today’s Horoscope for Birthdays

Persons born on this day are described as passionate and independent with a tendency to take charge and lead. The reading suggests strong will, creative drive, and potential for leadership roles in personal and professional life.

Kiwanians Gather At the Noon Hour

Decatur Kiwanians will hold their regular weekly meeting on Thursday at noon in the club rooms on Second Avenue. Members are urged to keep attendance high this month due to the attendance contest with the Huntsville club.

Decatur Kiwanians Second Avenue Huntsville Club

Lost Keys Between Garrett Park and West Decatur

A finder\'s note asks to return several keys found between Garrett Park and West Decatur to the Daily office. The message urges the owner to identify the keys and claim them at the newspaper office.

Garrett Park West Decatur

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Charles T. Dean Joe W. Burleson Otis C. Crowe Willis W. Dean Hector Giles Mahlon A. Hartselle Glenn Long John D. Tolleson Robert James Lindsey Murphree Harold Nance Wesley L. Pettit Robert Proctor Murray L. Wilson van B. Glasscock John D. Pope Robert Rithmire Louie Ashworth W. B. Booth Blue Springs J. C. Penney CO Decatur, Ala Aeronauta Lieutenant Petnehazy Hungary Fox Hills Los Ange Les Cal Petnehazy Falkville News Eugene Furman Ala J. H. Caudell Jimmie Kelley Mr. Caudell Walter Jackson Jackson Hanceville Effie May Robinette Alton Chamblee Oneonta Dennis NeSmith Sarah Frances Tyrieon C. P. Speigel Elaine Charleston 8. C S. H. Denny Coburn Bid Parker J. K. West Beulah Clark Dan Simpson Mr. Simpson Lula Simpson Albert Davis Deccatur Penney Ladies RAYON George Domestic Etek Men’s Union SME Fders Aywon McCartney St Speake, Warren Ratliff Oxford Sport Oxfords Commercial Printing Department THE Decatur Daily
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