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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1930

Page

2

Railroad Night Revival At Tabernacle Draws City Park Crowds

Rev. George Tucker leads a community revival at City Park Tabernacle with a special Railroad Night sermon for L N shops workers and families. Attendance grows nightly, with Sunday services scheduled and plans for a second week to broaden appeal.

Tucker City Park George Tucker Tabernacle Young Peoples Central Baptist Church Decatur First Methodist Church of Mesdames W. E. Todd R. M. McGlathery J. L. Baker N. R. Carroll Herman Troup Heaven L. N North Gate

Miller Nomination Pleasing Here In Morgan County

The nomination of Judge B. M. Miller as the Democratic gubernatorial candidate pleases Morgan County voters. He led his nearest opponent, Lieutenant Governor W. C. Davis, by more than 1000 votes. Locals expect unity under Miller for governor and Bankhead for senator in November.

B. M. Miller Morgan County W. C Davis Judge Miller Bankhead

Negro Assailant Eludes Officers After Sunday Shooting

An unidentified black man who shot and seriously wounded Otis Smith in the Trinity entry on Sunday has eluded officers. No arrests were reported this morning despite extensive efforts to capture him.

Otis Smith Trinity

Beat Committeemen Named by Democrats

Democrats named the county Democratic executive committee members by beat after Tuesday's election. Listed are Beat 1 W. V. Davidson. Beat 2 J. T. Robinson. Beat 3 J. S. Sandlin. Beat 4 R. M. Bailey. Beat 5 W. S. Bean. Beat 6 H. R. Hamilton. Beat 7 J. W. Enterkin. Beat 8 J. R. Holder. Beat 9 W. S. Johnson. Beat 10 J. E. Freeman. Beat 11 C. W. Bass. Beat 12 W. T. Price. Beat 13 and 23 unfilled. Beat 14 John B. Gurley. Beat 15 unfilled. Beat 16 R. E. Puckett. Beat 17 D. M. Chaffin. Beat 18 W. J. Briscoe. Beat 19 unlisted. Beat 20 N. J. Huff. Beat 21 J. B. Patterson. Beat 22 W. O. Terry. Beat 23 unlisted. Beat 24 S. E. Smith.

Democratic Executive Committee W. V. Davidson J. T. Robinson J. S. Sandlin R. M. Bailey W. S. Bean H. R. Hamilton J. W. Enterkin J. R. Holder W. S. Johnson J. E. Freeman C. W Bass W. T. Price John B. Gurley R. E. Puckett D. M. Chaffin W. J. Briscoe N. J. Huff J. B. Patterson

Betty’s Grief Affects Her Behavior With Friends And Brother

A year after Betty’s father died her mother reports changes in her daughter. She acts jealous and antagonistic with her brother yet can be warm and sharing with peers. Experts attribute the shifts to the strain of bereavement and a less warm home life affecting emotions and social conduct.

Betty

Today’s Rainfall Report Totals 1 5 Inches at 7 Am

The weather bureau records rainfall reaching 1.5 inches by seven o'clock this morning. Local observers reported the steady fall began overnight and continued into dawn.

Weather Bureau

Young Jersey City Flyer Aims for Transcontinental Record

Eddie Schneider, 18, of Jersey City New Jersey, plans a West Field New Jersey takeoff to chase the transcontinental speed record once held by the late Frank Golds borough.

Associated Press Eddie Schneider Jersey City N. J Westfield Frank Goldsborough

Rev R T Tyler to Preach at Hartselle Methodist Church

Rev R T Tyler presiding elder of the Decatur district will preach Sunday morning at the Hartselle Methodist church. The Riverview School notes exams and events on campus.

R. T. Tyler Decatur Hartselle Methodist Church

Earle Hopping Named Top Forward Candidate for American Team

U. S. Pole Star Earle 8 Hopping is listed among outstanding candidates for a forward position on the American team in the forthcoming international matches.

Earle Hopping

Fame labels cling to stars surge and fade like boomerangs

Sid Grauman called Mary Pickford Americas sweetheart and the tag stuck for years. DeMille is the king of bathtub drama due to famed plumbing props. Helen Kane is the boop boop a doop girl and Billie Dove is the American beauty. Corinne Griffith dubbed the orchid lady, but such labels rise and fall with public taste.

Sid Grauman Mary Pickford DeMille Helen Kane Billie Dove Corinne Griffith

College Chief To Speak In Decatur

Dr. E. R. Naylor president of Athens College will speak at the First Methodist Church Decatur Sunday morning in his first sermon to a local congregation. Public invited to attend.

E. R. Naylor Athens College Decatur First Methodist Church Dr. Naylor

Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Judge

The probate judge issued marriage licenses to Alys Elmo Johnson and Lena Gobbles, William Edward Ricks and Mattie Lou Crow, and William Henry Warnix and Mary Ellen Bernow.

Alys Elmo Johnson Lena Gobbles William Edward Ricks Mattie Lou Crow William Henry Warnix Mary Ellen Bernow

Tennessee River Readings Show Stationary Level

The Tennessee river remained steady this morning with a gauge reading of eight tenths of a foot.

Tennessee

Weather bureau reports 80 and 69 degree range

The weather bureau today reported a maximum of 80 degrees and a minimum of 69 degrees by seven this morning. The readings reflect a warm day beginning with mild morning conditions and expected continuation of heat.

the Weather Bureau Today

Rev Boyd Returns From Visit to Red Boiling Springs

Rev George Boyd of the First Methodist church returned home today from Red Boiling Springs and will visit Huntsville as a guest of relatives for a brief period.

George Boyd First Methodist Church Red Boiling Springs Huntsville

BiggesteFool in the World Warns Against Life Without God

A preacher underscores that the greatest folly is living without God. He cites his own conversion and uses the Rich Young Ruler and Lazarus as contrasts to highlight salvation and eternal reward versus earthly pleasure and torment.

Goa God Western Hospital Bolivar, Tenn Church of the World Jesus Lazarus Heaven Earth

Denies Gifts by Helen Kane in Dress Firm Case

Charges by creditors of a New York dress company claim M. J. Posner a firm partner gave Helen Kane forty thousand dollars. A temporary injunction restrains her from using her bank account.

Helen Kane New York M. J. Posner

Legion Leader Rufus Bethea Visits Decatur

Rufus Bethea state commander of the American Legion visited Decatur on Thursday night and was expected to return to Birmingham today.

Rufus Bethea The American Legion Decatur Birmingham

Cookie Sale Plans Welfare Fund Drive in Decatur

The Community Welfare Board announces a Saturday cookie sale to raise funds for ongoing welfare operations in Decatur. Cookies from Twin City Bread Co. will be sold at 15 cents per dozen with appreciation for any extra donations as volunteers canvass residences and businesses to support local welfare work.

Twin City Bread Co Decatur

Keys Found Near City Hall Identified By Clerk

Police located two keys on a small ring and owner can claim them at City Hall according to City Clerk EB W Collier this morning.

EB. W. Collier

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