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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1929

Page

3

Cousin John Arrives Amid Hidden Treasures at Grenofen Home

Tom Grenofen hides a hunted guest Veronica Seabroke and Professor Laxton clash with a wary Cousin John Merryweather arriving in a tense household. The man, veiled in mystery, carries a bag of private items he insists be placed in the Grenofen safe.

Veronica Seabroke Tom Grenofen Grenofen Veronica Tom Fred Fotherbury Veronica Tom Professor Laxton John Merryweather Laxton London Cousin John Cousin John Merryweather John Wm. Morrow Co

Revival funds fully raised for Southside Baptist services

Rev. J. D. Pickens announced all funds needed to cover revival overhead at the tent behind South Decatur school have been raised. No collections will be taken this week. Rev. T. C. Crume of Knoxville will continue the series for two weeks with revised times. Prayer starts 7:15 and songs at 7:35. Crume preaches Tuesday at the lower Louisville & Nashville shop gate at noon.

J. D. Pickens Southside Baptist Church South Decatur School Pickens T. C. Crume Knoxville Tenn Crume Louisville & Nashville Shop

Broadcast Notes Preview TV Radio Plans Across Networks

AP reports Amos n Andy on WJZ six nights a week with Tuesday off. Contributors include John S Garns on KSTP Sundays, Gilbert and Sullivan Patience on WEAF next Wednesday, Jerry Jermaine on KPO, John Westbrook’s conservatory troupe on WSB, Jesse Crawford on WABC Tuesday, and Broadway Lights returning to WEAF Friday. CBS Pacific coast stations shift to new outlets in January.

Associated Press Amos 'N’ Andy WJZ Patience WEAF Columbia Pacific Coast KWJ Los Angeles KPRC San Francisco KFPY Spokane KOIN Portland KVI Seattle Tacoma CBS KJR KGA KYA KDAL KMTR KEX ABC Rockies

Wisconsin farmer accused in kidnapping case

Associated Press reports Lloyd Miller, 28, of Elkart Lake, a Wisconsin farmer, is accused of abducting Mrs. Clara Brandon, 21, from her Buffalo home and taking her to Miller’s farm.

Lloyd Miller Wisconsin Clara Brandon Buffalo Elkart Lake

Work Intrudes On Best Of Famed Opera Singer

Milan dispatch notes Metropolitan stars split between rest and work during summer. Giulio Gatti Casazza keeps to Milan and listens for new talent while Leonora Corona continues busy with roles and Italy engagements. Other stars tour Europe with recitals and performances before returning to the Met season.

Hudson Hawley Associated Press Milan Italy Metropolitan Opera New York Signor Giulio Gatti-Casazza Ferrara Salsomaggiore France Germany Austria Milan Cathedral Adriatic Signorina Corona United States Hungary Switzerland Agnano Naples Por Leonora Corona Rimini Beniamino Gill

Cotton Outlook Improves for Courtland Amid Dry Weather

Courtland reports mixed crop signals as moisture helps late prospects. Officials say yield likely not as small as some fear, despite drought conditions. Local observers note uneven outlook with cautious optimism for the season.

Bragg Returns From Mayo Clinic Visit

Dr. John C. Bragg returned home today after a stay in Rochester at the Mayo Clinic. He was away for medical evaluation and treatment and is expected to resume duties soon.

John C. Bragg Rochester Mayo Clinic

Torecanati Plans Final Summer Recitals in Central Europe

A note recalls Torecanati near the Adriatic with family, where he hunted and rode, then mapped a summer finale of 10 recital performances across Central Europe.

Torecanati Adriatic Central Europe

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A. J. Walling Merryweather Mr. Merryweather Woodcot Lane Decatur Coca-Cola Bottling Co Manager & Nash 407Th Ave Crime John S. Garns KSTP Jerry Jermaine KPO John Westbrook Conservatory WSB Jesse Crawford WABC Broadway Lights WCAE WGR KSD WOW WKY Harold Wagner Ohio Wesleyan Wcah Columbus the Geisha WJZ and Chain Jessica Dragonet Colin O'More Paul Whiteman CBS System Whiteman Gatti-Casazza Courtland Mz Bragg Polly J. M. Clark & Son Dodge New Dooce Brothers Detroit Chrysler Motors Decatur Motors Inc House OF Courtesy Moulton
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