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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1930

Page

7

Falkville Man C. T. Harvey Dies After Illness

C. T. Harvey 59 a farmer and former Morgan county Board of Revenue member died at 1 50 pm Monday at his Falkville residence two miles west of town. He leaves a widow four children and numerous relatives including W B Harvey Floyd Harvey Robert Harvey and Mrs Arba Ryan. Pallbearers are S G Parker W E Clark A C Summerford A G Wilhite A J Legg and W F Beasley with honorary pallbearers T P Summer ford R A Summerford W H Drinkard A H Tomlinson J F Clark and J C Black. Funeral at West Center Church Wednesday at 4 00 am burial at Herring Cemetery.

C. T. Harvey Board of Revenue Morgan County Falkville Harvey W. B. Harvey Floyd Harvey Toledo Ohio Robert Harvey Arba Ryan Hillsboro Ala Jimmy Harvey Carlton Texas J. W. Briscoe Peacangap J. W. Siey T. J. Clark S. G. Parker W. E. Clark A. C. Summerford A. G. Wilhite A. J. Legg W. F

Rains Increase Milk Production

The recent rains have improved pastures and boosted milk output. Dry weather had forced farmers to feed dairy cattle with mixed feeds to sustain milk production.

Singing on Sunday at Etha

Community notice encourages attendance at the Sunday evening singing event in Etha with an open invitation to the public.

Etha

Town Creek Woman Passes After Long Illness

Town Creek mourns the death of Mrs. Julian Knoff at age estimated between 85 and 90. She died Friday after a lengthy illness, survived by two sons John and Sherman of Town Creek and three daughters living in the northern United States. She had been homebound for years.

Town Creek Spe John Sherman United States

Decatur Public Schools Open Septembr 8 1930 31 session

Decatur public schools will open for the 1930 31 session on September 8. Enrollment is expected to exceed last year’s record. Superintendent W W Benson announced the opening is nearly ready with few faculty changes and strong teaching staff anticipated for the year.

Decatur W. W. Benson Benson

Columbia Visitor Visits Son Employed by Railroad

R Whit Hight of Columbia Tennessee visited his son Robert Hight a Special Officer for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad today in Columbia.

R. Whit Hight Columbia, Tennessee Robert Hight Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company

Rugby player Red Sparkman struck by rheumatism attack

The county notes many friends report Tennis "Red" Sparkman suffering a severe rheumatic attack causing concern across the community.

Red” Sparkman

Radio Program Listings Across Major Stations

Central time schedule for August 20 features NBC CBS and various networks. Listings show programs across WEAF WJZ WABC WENR WSM WOC WHO WJR WCCO and more with concerts dramas and news recitals by Lopez Orchestra Esther Leaf and Harry Kogen among others.

WEAF New York NBC KOA Ksl KECA KGO WGY WFJC KGW KOMO KFSD WJAX WSAI WIBO KSD WOC WOW WDAF WSM WAPI KTHS KPRC WKY Cairo Wijidx WSMB Nathaniel Shilkret KYW SD WEBC KSTP WIOD WSB AN Oai KOA KSL KHQ WJDX WHAS KWOO WTAM WMC Lopez Orch WWJ Abe David WENR KSD Woc WCFL WALC WHK WKRC Ane Wowo WMAQ KMOX KOIL KMBC SYSEN WCCO WSPD Concert WADC WEKRC WGHP 000 Dancing By the Sea WFBM WISN Wcoe Wibw PD WMT WGST WREC WLAC KLRAF KFRC WNAX WDAY KMO California Melodies WIBW WBCM WBRG WDOD TRE Lag KLRA KFJF KLZ KDYL KHJ KFPY KOL WDA Bert Lown Ne Arenees WKBN Kmbc Vie KFH KRLD Esther Leaf Organ Pony, Wicco IBW WECM WBRC KFJIF KOIN WJZ 760 NBC Chain Phil Cook WLW ENR Kwek Wren KFAB WTMJ WOAI Keca Komo Eter WFAA Er Tenerenee Eae EWK Wren Beal Harry Kogen KDKA Wren Spacenatti Amos Andy KYW KWK WBAP WJR Floyd Gibbons Wren Ey Toronto Orch Barney Rapp Wren Webe WIZ WHO Detroit WJIZ Harmony Minneapolis-St. Paul WABC St. Louis Rhymster Will & L

Pint Gas Derby Prizes Contested in Decatur

Interest grows in Hill Chevrolet contest at Lee Street Decatur Alabama for cash and car credits awarded to drivers covering the greatest distance on one pint of gasoline. At 10 am, 154 drivers submitted results ranging 1.9 to 5.1 miles per pint for an average of 26.32 mpg.

Hill Chevrolet Company Lee Street Decatur Ala A .L. Mogg W. P. Moore Simmons

Demo meetings urge Limestone farmers to boost crops and livestock

J T Belue announces meetings on August 22 at Robison Buckner Ruf Rudder and Athens Demonstration Farm in Limestone County. Farmers will see 5 acre cotton and 5 acre corn demonstrations with Chilean Nitrate Co. Ample fertilizer displays and a $5 gold piece prize for a guessing contest urge attendance to promote small grain, rye, wheat, and turf oats for feed.

J. T. Belue Limestone County H. H. Robison J. C. Buckner August Ruff, Sr Geo. Rudder Athens Demonstration Farm Chilean Nitrate Company Ruf Robison Rudder

Cars Damaged In Bee Line Crash Near Hartselle

Two cars collided on the Bee Line highway near Hartselle Alabama Saturday night. Horace Clemons Tom Owens F C Hartselle and J B Mullins Jr were in one car. The other car carried unnamed black occupants.

Hartselle Ala Bee Line Here Horace Clemons Tom Owens F. C. Hartselle J. B. Mullins

Mrs Sparkman Improves After Knee Operation

Mrs. Sparkman is much improved and recovering at her home after an operation performed Saturday at Baugh's infirmary. She sustain ed a knee injury when she fell from a chair several weeks ago and did not respond promptly to treatment.

Tennis Sparkman Baugh's Infirmary

Boxing Chief Expected Tonight at Malone Park Bout

Captain Ira Thompson of Laverne, chairman of the Alabama athletic commission, is expected to attend the Baker Muse boxing match at Malone Park. It will be his first personal visit to Valley ring matches since taking office.

Ira Thompson Laverne Alabama Athletic Commission Baker-Muse Malone Park Thompson

Wilson Close to Babe Ruth on Home Run Pace

Hack Wilson trails Babe Ruth by two homers as he gathers 42 homers to date this season. Chuck Klein set the league record last year, and Wilson remains within striking distance with 44 for the Yankees star, showing no sign of slowing down his powerful hitting.

Hack Wilson Chuck Klein Chicago Babe Ruth Yankee Wilson

George Kelly Returns to Major Leagues with Cubs

George Kelly is back in the majors after being obtained by the Chicago Cubs from Minneapolis to play first base during Captain Charlie Grimm's injury absence. The Cubs sent Malcolm Moss and another player to be chosen to the Millers in return for Kelly.

George Kelly Cincinnati Kelly Cubs Minneapolis Charlie Grimm Millers Malcolm Moss

Social Roundup In Eva And Surrounding Areas

Lillie Mae and Ruthi Livingston spent Tuesday night with Mrs Minnie McKee. Many locals attended Barnie Light funeral at Center Grove. Several visits and Sunday gatherings span Eva Gum Pond Cullman county and nearby towns with family and friend guests.

Lillie Mae Ruthi Livingston Minnie McKee M. J. Lewis J. R. Holmes Eva Mattie Oden Woodall Barnie Light Center Grove Harry McKee Lillie Ryan Gum Pond Rutledge Elmus Paulie Lee Holland Cullman County Will Mason Theo McKee Albert King Cecil Tanner Arvie McKee Robert Woodall Lee Woodall Mamie Woodall Mattie Woodall Elmus Rutledge D. M. McKee Pauline Lee Holland Elna Tanner Dolores Smith Velma King Jane McKee O. J. Self Fred Morgan

Stewards Meet at Ninth Street Methodist Church

The board of stewards of the Ninth Street Methodist church met in regular session at the church last night to discuss routine matters.

Board of Stewards Ninth Street Methodist Church

Decatur Visit Highlights Somerville Relatives

Mrs Lula Wade guest of relatives in Decatur this week. Winnell and Glen Watkins visited aunt Mrs W S Kenne on route three Saturday. Mrs Wilburn Wade and children of Decatur also visited relatives briefly. Miss Mary Lou Maples of Gravel Creek mentioned in passing.

W. T. Wade Myrtis Lyle and Baby Decatur Floyd Lyle Decatur Saturay J. A. Garrison Bob Watkins Hartselle Miss Turner Athens Leroy Lyle C. E. Holt Huntsville Asheville N. C R. L. Henderson Bethea Brindley Gum Springs R. E. Cunningham Mary Cunningham Lula Wade Winnell Glen Watkins W. 8 Kenene Wilburn Wade Mary Lou Maples Gravel

Thirty six added at Eth a church revival

Thirty six members were added to the church here at the close of revival services on Sunday. Twenty six were added by baptism.

Decatur Doctor Enjoys Gulf Coast Fishing Vacation

Dr. J. Y. Hamil, a well known Decatur physician, is taking a brief vacation on the gulf coast as part of a fishing party.

J. Y. Hamil Decatur Gulf Coast Gulf

Ill at Home in Falkville Area

Mrs. Grady Tucker of Falkville route two is ill and confined to her home as friends in the area regret the illness today.

Falkville Grady Tucker

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