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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1929

Page

2

Falkville Route 1 News Highlights Local Visits

Wanza Waiting and Miss Myrtis Powell visit in Illinois and Michigan. Activities include revival meetings at Falkville Christian church led by Rev Otton Henderson and attendees from nearby towns. Multiple residents travel to Birmingham and Cullman, with church attendance and visitors noted.

Wanza Myrtis Powell T. D. Drake Illinois Michigan Gladys Coleman Falkville At Plains Raleigh McCarley M. M. McCarley Leesdale T .B. Whitley Rufus Birmingham Walter Milligan E. L. Robinson Margaret Lawrence Virginia Hughes Howard Culver Sherman Powell Mt. Zion Richard Wallace Pervis Moore Bill Little Thomas Robinson Wanza Walling Morris Powell Ruby Walling Falkville Christian Church Otto Henderson Cora Lee Akins Atlanta Ariel Culver Little Son Decatur H. T. Culver Rolan Rea Vinemont Ala Mary Kate Walling Clyde Posy

Tanner News brings busy notes from church and town

The tent meeting of the Church of Christ continues with Rev Moody leading large crowds. Locals report Farmers' Week displays from Auburn and mention cotton sack crafts and concluded good. Many town figures and visitors are listed with dinners, travel, and school opening updates at Tanner and surrounding areas.

Church of Christ Rev Moody Wilbur Hull Auburn Hull Lime Stone County Ben Stewart Corbon E. L. Stewart Lewis Bates Columbus Taylor E. K. Hill Decatur G. B. Blackwell Athens T. T. Martin Pulaski Robert Bittick Tanner Gordenburg McLane Bittick Tanner High School Walker Brinart Sandland Rogersville Co ‘Clements Clark Davis McGuyer

Union Hill Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Miss Sue Parker returns home after summer with sister Mrs. M. O. Lamon and Mr. Lamon. Mrs. J. E. Aycock visits Miss Mary Means in Chapel Hill Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Henson return home after days with Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Lamon of Macedonia. Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Lamon and children visit Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Lamon Sunday. Miss Irene Sheats visits Decatur relatives.

Tom Watson Luther Partain Akron Ohio Wallace McClellan Johnnie Laney Mt. Vernon Elza Maddox Boaz Jessie Hogan Birmingham Molly Turrentide Lelton Heard Frank Blair Cullman W. B. Bird and Son Tolbert T. S. Braswell Falkville Miss Ola Bryant Hettie Jennings Nelson Shaw Battle Ground J. A. Jennings P. T. Thompson Johnnie Thompson Garratt Williams Lawrenceburg Tenn Luther Part Basham Dude Herbert Neer Baptist’ Church D. F. Stroup Alabama Perlie Johnson Eugene Roper J. F. Jonson John Make D. D. Lake Mattie Lou Stroup Décatur Lola Bert Singleton Bertha Roper Mary Sue Nell Thompson Hermon Johnson Gladdie Lane and Son Khe KnKt Kukckkyt Hhr Son Kentucky Sue Parker M. O. Lamon Mr. Lamon J. E. Aycock Mary Means Chapel Hill P. R. Henson B. B. Lamon Macedonia C. J. Lamon Irene Sheats Decatur

Macedonia News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Illness

Lillie McDougle hosted by Mrs Ora Lee Dumas. Decatur visitors include Mrs Lillie Woodall and Eva Kitchens Riley Pope. Green McDougle improving after illness. Basham church services attended by locals. Roy Lee Dumas recovering from whooping cough.

Lillie McDougle Ora Lee Dumas Lillie Woodall Decatur Green McDougle Ora McDougle G.S. McDougle Basham Macedonia Eva and Elbert Kitchens Riley Pope Elvin Kitchens Edgar Blaylock Susie Ruth Lois McCulloch Clarence Brewer Joseph Roy Theodore McDougle Roy Lee Dumas

Neel News Hosts Rockley Family Sunday Guests

Mr and Mrs Kyle Rockley and their daughter were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Emmit Nethery and Mr and Mrs Homer Vinson in what appears to be a community social note from Neel.

Kyle Rockley Emmit Nethery Homer Vinson

Curb market sellers hope for rain to ease heat impact

No rainfall now offers problem for farm production in this section. Decatur curb market sellers report garden conditions as burning up and await slate colored clouds and rain. About 25 sellers plan to have produce for sale each market day, with curb master Mrs. J. T. Nelson noting producers are well prepared despite the dry spell.

Decatur Curb Decatur J. T. Nelson

Farm machinery trend toward large four row cultivators

In Urbana Illinois R L Shawl assistant professor and farm mechanics chief describes the move to large capacity implements to boost efficiency. He notes clockwork recorders on tractors show costs of 84 cents per hour excluding operator wages and cites two key problems corn cultivation and another farming challenge.

Urbana Illl R. Ll. Shawl Shawl University of Ilinois

Swiftest Planes Chase Schneider Trophy Laurels

Seaplanes from France Italy Great Britain and the United States race September 6 and 7 near Cowes Isle of Wight for the Schneider trophy second to three in succession. The course stretches about 31 miles with seven laps around the Solent and speeds over 300 mph expected. Lieut Williams will pilot the US entry.

Cowes Isle of Wight Jacques Schneider Italy Great Britain United States Venice Webster Prevost France Pixton Bolonga DeBriganti Biard Rittenhouse Doolittle Bernardi Ryde Seaview Southsea Royal Aero Club al Williams Navy Solent

Divorce and remarriage stir London church dispute over bishop sanction

In London a divorced MP Sir William Davison remarried in a church without the bishop of London’s sanction. Bishop Win(n)ington Ingram criticized the priest Dr Geikie Cobb for performing the ceremony at St Ethelburga’s while noting no church action could be taken. Geikie Cobb defended his action, saying law sanctions suffice.

London Winnington Ingram William Davison House of Commons South Kensington Owen Roberts Constance Marriott Dragoon Guards William Church of St. Ethelburga Bishopsgate W. F. Geikie-Cobb Church of England Geikie-Cobb Bishop Ingram Geikie Cobb

Brighter Outlook in Realty Circles

Joseph A. Woods of Allison & Woods predicts rising interest in realty as summer ends. He expects increased activity and a more active market at the close of the season.

Joseph A. Woods Allison & Woods Woods

Hot Stuff at Princess Theatre features Alice White

Alice White stars in Hot Stuff a college life star vehicle at the Princess Theatre. Louise Fazenda and Doris Dawson join as supporting players with William Bakewell, while the film promises peppy jazzy entertainment and lighthearted escapades for audiences of all ages.

Alice White Whdopee Princess Theatre Miss White Alice Doris Dawson Wampas

Poznan Hosts Largest Cattle Exhibition Yet

Poznan Poland staged the largest cattle exhibition in Europe this summer drawing farmers traders and livestock from multiple regions. The event showcased beef dairy and crossbred cattle with new stock and breeding techniques highlighted by participating farms and industry groups.

Poznan Poland Europe

Fort McKavett sold for 1500 dollars in Texas

Fort McKavett, the historic pioneer outpost once associated with Robert E. Lee, has been sold for 1500 dollars. The transfer preserves the landmark status while changing ownership of the Texas site.

Fort McKavett Texas Robert E. Lee

Ohio region plants over three million trees yearly

Ohio reports more than 3,000,000 trees planted each year across the state. Officials highlight extensive reforestation efforts and community involvement in tree planting programs.

Ohio

Rankin Confined To Home After Automobile Mishap

Marvin R. Rankin a well known insurance man remained confined at his Gordon Drive home today due to injuries from a recent automobile accident. He sustained serious injuries when the car he drove left the Pee Line highway between Columbia and Nashville turning over three times. Hundreds of friends are hopeful he will soon recover.

Marvin R. Rankin Gordon Drive Mr. Rankin Pee Line Columbia Tenn Nashville

Texas voters again reject governor pay raise

For the seventh time Texas voters refuse to raise the governor's salary which remains at 4000 dollars annually. L T Strickland of Alva Oklahoma a newspaper subscription agent has written seven thousand biographical sketches during his travels house to house.

Texas L T. Strickland Alva Okla

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