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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1929

Page

10

Morgan County Legion Post Names Yearly Appointments and Delegates

Morgan County Post of the American Legion announces committees for the year headed by I W Timberlake. Appointments include Americanism H H Higdon Child Welfare C L Otte Entertainment R E Catlett and others. Four delegates to the Mobile state convention and preparations for Miss Susan Beech Garren in the Miss Alabama contest are noted.

State Legion Mobile Susan Beech Garren Alabama Morgan County American Legion Tennessee Valley Bank I. W. Timberlake H. H. Higdon C. L. Otte R. E. Catlett C. H. Eyster J. M. Pettey B. M. Bloodworth O. J. Shepard E. C. Ragsdale the Legion

Water Carnival Set For Monday

The water carnival featuring swimming and diving contests was postponed from Friday to Monday night at 8 o'clock due to a sudden temperature drop.

Cottage Prayer Sessions Tonight In City Homes

Cottage prayer services are set for seven thirty this evening at the home of L B Wright 1711 Sixth Avenue south led by Mrs Wells and at Mary Howell 1521 Fifth Avenue south with Fred Halbrooks guiding The meetings run this week tied to a revival starting Sunday at the Southside Baptist church with Rev T C Crume of Kentucky conducting services.

L. B. Wright Sixth Avenue South Wells Mary Howell Fifth Avenue Fred Halbrooks Southside Baptist Church T. C. Crume Kentucky

Miss Helen Thompson Leaves Benevolent Hospital

Miss Helen Thompson of The Daily was confined at Benevolent hospital for several weeks and was to be removed to her home today.

Helen Thompson the Daily Benevolent Hospital

Miss Susan Beech Garren Enteres Miss Alabama Contest

Susan Beech Garren has been chosen Miss Decatur and will compete in Mobile for Miss Alabama. Legion officials note her prior Fourth of July beauty contest victory and her role as sponsor, with the Bathing Beauty Revue selecting the Alabama representative to the national event in Louisville in October.

Susan Beech Garren Decatur Mobile Alabama Legion Louisville Miss Garren

Hazelwood Opens Revival Service in Austinville

Rev. J. R. Hazelwood begins evangelistic meetings in a tent moved to Westside Avenue near the Westside Presbyterian church. Westside officials vote to cooperate and invite all to attend as Rev. S. P. Pryor may lead evening services if begun Sunday night. A well lit, comfortable tent with a large chorus is planned.

J. R. Hazelwood Austinville Westside 7Th ‘Avenue West S. P. Pryor Westside Church

Rotary talks set for Decatur club meeting

Two members of the Decatur Rotary Club will deliver five minute talks on their business at Monday's meeting. I V Timberlake, assistant cashier of the Tennessee Valley Bank, will discuss banking. Owen Bell of Connecticut Mills will discuss moon manufacture. The program is under the Vocational Service Committee chaired by John Snodgrass.

Decatur Rotary Club I. V.timberlake Tennessee Valley Bank Owen Bell Connecticut Mills Vocational Service Committee John Snodgrass

Falkville Resident Mrs Lona Sivley Treated At Benevolent

Mrs Lona Sivley a well known Falkville resident was brought to Benevolent Hospital on Thursday after suffering an attack of appendicitis.

Lona Sivley Falkville Benevolent Hospital Sivley

Remains Ill Verbon Lowery at Home in City West

Verbon Lowery of The Daily composing room forces remains ill at his home in the west area of the city. He has been ill for several days.

Verbon Lowery Young Lowery

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Summary

Puzzle page shows clues across and down with numbers and partial answers. Includes hints like heated it and eras epoch and various wordplay items. Entries cover人物, places, materials, and common terms across a themed crossword.

Swedish duo plan home made flight to Africa

Seven Lidbom and Tore von Wachenfeldt attempt a pioneering journey from Sweden to Africa in a self built airplane. They anticipate a long voyage spanning multiple continents and challenging legs across deserts and seas.

Seven Lidbom Tore von Wachenfelt Sweden Africa

Metropolitan Life Offers Full Time Nurse in Decatur

S. S. H. Malone district manager announces a full time nurse will be stationed in Decatur to serve 5 000 policy holders in the district. The service already operates in Huntsville and the Tri Cities with Mrs. T A Black from Atlanta in charge. The company spends more on such service nationwide than the Southern states health appropriation.

S. H. Malone Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Decatur Huntsville Tri-Cities Malone T. A. Black Atlanta United States

Carmichael Declines Alabama Governor Bid

A. H. Carmichael of Tuscumbia announces he will not enter the Alabama gubernatorial race in the Democratic primary. He says no issues compel his bid, he is not ill, and prefers practicing law to returning to politics. The Tuscumbian notes his past support for the national ticket after opposing Al Smith.

A. H. Carmichael Tuscumbia Alabama Mr. Carmichael al Smith New York Carmichael

Goat leads to deer hunt in Oregon fishing tale

In Toledo Oregon on August 16 a story recalls James Cook and Lew Tillock taking a goat on a fishing trip for milk. The goat broke its tether and the men, unable to locate it, turned to hunting deer as an unexpected continuation of their outing.

Toledo Ore James Cook Lew Tillock

Tinge Of Fall Lingers In The Air Here

The tinge of fall persisted with a 24 hour low of 56 and a high near 79. The Ohio penitentiary reported a convict band of 54 pieces.

Ohio Penitentiary

Health officials to depart today from U.S. and Alabama

Messrs. Thomas and Franklin of the United States and Alabama health departments are expected to leave today. Switzerland has completed electrification of 1,300 miles for the main railway line.

Messrs. Thomas and Franklin Otl United States Alabama Switzerland Federal Railways

Young People Urged to Attend Church Services

The notice asks youths to attend a prayer meeting at seven thirty and mentions a B Y P U training class for young girls and boys at the same time.

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Morgan County Legion Post Legion Post G. W. Gann T. M. Jones, Jr R. D. Nelson C. N. Garrett E. H. Phillips N. M. Speake Fred S. Robinson Butler P. Hine Joe Ragsdale R. H. Bethany G. C. Mann Garner Pride Hazelwood ISO Coca-Colaing Co. L. & Nash 4Th Ave Nursing Service Company Tuscumbia Citizen Gamewardens Masons CERTO Illinois EATAS California California—Iceberg Firm Heads Capitol Circle H Tea Royal Blend Coffee Santos Teakettle Hillsdale H.g.hill Company
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