Son of the Gods Star Barthelmess Delivers Powerful Portrayal
Dick Barthelmess headlines Son of the Gods at the Princess Theatre in a moving lead as a boy raised Chinese who believes himself Chinese. Constance Bennett shines as an apt heroine with a strong supporting cast including Anders Randolf Mildred Van Dorn and King Hou Chang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Barthelmess
Barthelmess
David
First National
Vitaphone
Princess Theatre
Sam Lee
Anders Randolf
Mildred van Dorn
E. Allyn Warren
Geneva Mitchell
Claude King
King Hou Chang
Fewer Mosquitos Here This Season In Decatur
Decatur reports unusually low mosquito activity this season due to a county health education drive and very dry weather. Authorities warn to remove stagnant water from barrels cans and containers to prevent future breeding and reduce malaria risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
County Health Department
Y M C A Pool Proves Popular
The Y M C A pool attracts many young men and boys in the city over the past two months. Secretary Sam Arvidson notes the pool was repaired at season start and the enjoyment has outweighed the cost as hot weather continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Arvidson
City Council Meets Tonight in Regular Session
The city board of mayor and aldermen will convene at City Hall in a routine meeting. Officials say no item of extraordinary importance is expected to be discussed.
Splendid Results In Rural Schools
County education reports show improved teacher results in the current summer session over 1929. County Supervisor Miss Ola Barnard and Superintendent Prof. E. L. Hays praise the strong enrollment and the promising preliminary findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Superintendent of Education
Ola Barnard
E. L. Hays
Welfare Head Not Yet Picked in Morgan County
Prof. E. L. Hays said a successor to Miss Clara Kelly, who resigned as Morgan county child welfare superintendent, has not yet been named. He added a selection may come in a short time and an announcement will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Kelly
Morgan County
E. L. Hays
Hays
Huntsville business man attends boxing bouts
Mr. Noojin a well known Huntsville businessman was among those from the city attending the boxing bouts Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noojin
Huntsville
Wade Wright Heads Home After Campaign Vacation
Democratic nominee Wade Wright is expected to return soon to Shall County within days after a brief vacation following a successful campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Wright
Marshall County
New Birth Night Topic Highlighted at Decatur Tabernacle
The evangelist urges decisive choice for or against God in a sermon titled New Birth as part of God's Great Challenge. He cites Elijah and Jezebel, warns against double-mindedness, and calls Decatur churchgoers to restore the family altar to stop moral decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle
the Evangelist
Ahab
Marrie
Jezebel
Elijah
Baal
God
Decatur
Weather Pleases Local Shriners
Sunbreak near noon pleased local Shriners as rain feared earlier. If rain occurred, they planned to move the barbecue indoors to a downtown building this evening.
Fall Football Roars Near As Boys Practice On Vacant Lot
A reporter notes boys on a vacant lot passing a football with varying accuracy. The scene signals the approaching season as teams gear up and whip into form for upcoming games.
New GM Radio Debuts Through Lum Co Representatives
General Motors introduces an eight tube radio with four RF stages and three screen grid tubes offered in five models. The Tone Selector controls bass or treble as Lum notes dealers nationwide provide quick service under GMAC financing for time payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
George E. Lum Co
Second Avenue
General Motors Radio Corporation
Dayton
Ohio
United States
General Motors Acceptance Corporation
Lum
General Motors Radio
Jack Waddell Dies Of Wound From Shotgun
Jack Waddell dies from a shotgun wound after a confrontation at a still near a county line. Deputy Walker fires the shot, Waddell is killed. Bethany is taken into custody while investigators destroy the still and uncover eight barrels of mash. Waddell leaves a wife and two children, and a warrant request for Deputy Walker is filed.
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Walker
Willoughby
Bethany
Waddell
Young Willoughby
Mr. Willoughby
Voigt Willoughby
Mr. Walker
Davis
Brown Funeral Home
J. M. Waddell
W. T. Lowe
P. E. Waddell
Jack Waddell
Priceville
Jack
Margaret
John
J. M
Edward
Emmett
Victor
Decatur
Classified Advertising Rates and Policies
The notice explains daily classified ad rates three times and yearly rates per line six times. It states average word counts affect line charges and outlines telephone submission for ads except certain classes. It mentions responsibility limits for errors and advertiser corrections with closing details.
Engagement Announced of Helen Hendricks and Louis Martin
Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Hendricks of Athens announce the engagement of their daughter Helen to Louis Jacot Martin of Sheffield Alabama with a wedding planned for October. The Wednesday club met at Mrs. James Ratliffe home with guest Mrs. Irving Mitchell of Knoxville Tennessee. Mrs. Leslie Doss won the club prize. Three new members Mrs. Leslie Doss Mrs. Sam Rogers and Mrs. George Harvey joined the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Hendricks
Athens
Helen
Louis Jacot Martin
Sheffield
Ala
James Ratliffe
Irving Mitchell
Knoxville
Tenn
Leslie Doss
Personal notices of travel and visits across several states
Mr and Mrs Maynard Layman have returned from a North Carolina trip and stay at 330 Johnston street. Miss Mary Lou DeFord travels from Pine Bluff to Mt Vernon for a visit with friends. Mrs J W Hughes and sons Junior and Jack visit relatives in Chicago. Mr and Mrs Bob Holeman and Martha Jean return from Birmingham after two weeks with relatives. Lile Stover visits Athens Alabama. Clarence Ussery and daughter of Nashville visit Mr and Mrs T J Burt. Miss Sara Marbury of Memphis visits her cousin Miss Katie Marvin Thompson. Miss Louise Kitchens rests well after tonsil removal.
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Maynard Layman
North Carolina
Johnston Street
Mary Lou DeFord
Pine Bluff
Ark
Gil Crane
Mt. Vernon
Ill
Bob Holeman
Martha Jean
Birmingham
Sara Marbury
Memphis, Tenn
Katie Marvin Thompson
Casper Wins Presidency Victory in The Daily Good Fellows Club
Comic strip readers of The Daily celebrate Casper's victory over Colonel Hoover in the Good Fellows club presidency race. Casper is featured daily in The Decature Daily as a leading comic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Daily
Casper
Colonel Hooter
Good Fellows” Club
Decature Daily
No Clues Yet In Robbery Of Safe
Local officers investigate the Monday night robbery of the Select Tire Store on Lee street. About 120 dollars was taken and the safe was severely damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Street
Gin Price Talks Persist in Valley Cotton Market
Farmers in the Valley express interest as cotton ginning prices remain under pressure. They hope gin operators can keep ginning fees aligned with the declining staple price.
Upstairs rent plan proposes owner uses downstairs
An ad details renting upstairs for a home with the owner living downstairs. A $2000 cash payment covers the initial purchase amount, while the upstairs rent is said to balance ongoing payments. Contact 757 evenings or write Box 1241 Albany Station Decatur Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Station
Decatur
Ala
Funeral conducted at home in Decatur for beloved sister
The funeral will be held at 10 o clock Friday morning from the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Waddell on the Dancey or Lee place Decatur Route No. 2. Rev. J. R. Culver assisted by Rev. B. P. Collier will officiate. Interment will be in Bishop cemetery.
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Hartselle
P. E. Waddell
Dancey
Lee Place
Decatur
J. R. Culver
B. P. Collier
Bishop Cemetery
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Rainey
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MOVE
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Business Guide
Automobiles Fo. Aie
Son of the Gods
J. G. Moore, Jr
Hill Chevrolet CO
Lee and Line Sts
General Automobile Repairing
Hill Bros
Moulton
Experi
Sherman-Walker
Tettering Loveleer
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ABC Coke Smith Coal CO. Inc
Phore
Hatfield
Decatur Daily
Advancement League
Naperville, Ill
Seater
Specia
J. M. Clark & Sons
First Ave
Schwarzenbach-Huber Silk Mills
Decatur, Alabama
L. R. Eks
Oak St
Blue Ribbon Shoe Shop
OQ. W. Stinson
4Th Ave
Baker Auto Body Works
Wilson Ave
NEW York Hatters
DRY Cleaners
LaFayette St
Lookmont Tire Co
ROPER
Murdock
Magic Baker
Carrell Furniture CO
Bank
Hunter Furniture Co
Second Ave
W. Church St
Morgan County Motor CO
8&T
Alan Co
Fourth Ave
Seavicn Glass Bros. Servic Vice
W. Church
Forbes & Sons Piano CO
Jervis Foundry & Machine CO
Perry
Southern Sheet Metal Works, Inc
New Jersey
W. & Steed & Son
A. Mollen
Decatur Mill
Bank St
Smith Equipment Co
Brown’s Variety Store
Bank &1
Warrenton Sanpwire Decree
Rainey’s
Virginia Graham
Grant St
Sherman Street
Cn Veniences
4Th Avenue West
Cornelian Court Aptg
D. C. Adams
Bath
Sailey
Batley Groc. Co
Teail Matate
Tang
Ua. Thomas Realty & Isco
Piances
BE. &. Forbes & Bons Piano CO
E. H. Britton
Mgr
H. & H. Machine Works
W. Moulton &T
G-Elun GB
Selefphuns
Uvailx
Che
Antil
Daily Want
Che Great Weet
Vuune
Mrs
J. W. Hughes
Junior
Chicago
Lile Stover
Clarence Ussery
Nashville, Tenn
T. J. Burt
Louise Kitchens
Skippy
Yacob
Sweden
Percy L. Uresby
Great Britain
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Nel
Yaco
Sai
Percy L. Crosby
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