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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1929

Page

8

Eightieth Birthday Celebrated for Mrs Aman da Oden

A joyful surprise dinner marked Mrs Aman da Oden's 80th birthday on Sunday August 25 1929 at Eva route one. Seven children hosted with five sons Webster Henry John Oden of Eva and Sidney Abe Oden of Birmingham and two daughters Mrs M A Andrew and Mrs A W Burnett of Decatur. Forty guests attended including fifteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Amanda Oden Eva Route One Webster Henry John Oden Sidney Abe Oden Birmingham M. A. Andrew A. W. Burnett Decatur

Visitor John Shannon Encounters Cullman Health Worker

John Shannon a Cullman county health worker was visiting Decatur today.

John Shannon Cullman County Decatur

Mrs Thomas Earwood Recovers After Operation

Mrs Thomas Earwood of Joppa is resting well following a serious operation at Benevolent Hospital yesterday. Gin and market your cotton. In Decatur, facilities are here to meet your every need.

Thomas Earwood Joppa Benevolent Hospital Decatur

Rev Crume to Speak on Repentance at Southside Revival

Rev T C Crume conducts revival services for Southside Baptist Church speaking this evening on Repentence. The tent behind South Decatur school building hosts the gathering with growing public interest. Pastor J D Pickens invites all to attend.

T. C. Crume Southside Baptist Church South Decatur Schol J. D. Pickens Southside Church

Public to Attend Series of Local Services

A notice invites residents to join a series of religious services open to all. The events will be held at the community church and nearby chapels, with schedules posted on bulletin boards and announced over the radio.

Little Lola Mathis Passes After Illness

Little Lola Mathis daughter of Mr and Mrs T R Mathis died Saturday after a long illness. The community extends heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and mourns the loss of a child loved by many.

Lola Mathis T. R. Mathis

Decatur Offers Permanent Income To Curbb farmers

Decatur announces a permanent income program for farmers who sell produce at the curb market. The plan provides steady support to local growers relying on street sales.

Decatur

Persian Cat Head Is Examined Here

The head of a Persian cat sent by Mrs. L. W. Russell of Cherokee Ala was tested at the Tennessee Valley laboratory and not found rabid. The cat died suddenly, possibly from poisoning, had played with neighborhood children and did not bite anyone.

L. W. Russell Cherokee Ala Tennessee Valley Laboratory

Child Bitten by Dog Near Athens

A dog bite near Athens led to a dog being sent to the Tennessee Valley laboratory for rabies testing. Oscar Smith, of near Athens, reported the incident. The test result was negative and no treatment was ordered. The dog had not shown signs of illness before its death.

Tennessee Valley Laboratory Oscar Smith Athens

Taxing Around Taxing Around The Charleston Airport

The Charleston municipal airport in South Carolina has been cleared and graded with two runways ready. Ground markers, hangars, and shops are to begin. winter work will expand the area to 3 000 by 3 200 feet for all‑way landings.

Charleston, S. C Grosse Ile Detroit Curtiss Flying Service Cadillac, Mich

Malaria Cases Rise in Tennessee Valley Region

The Tennessee Valley laboratory reports 25 new malaria cases since August 16 in northern Alabama counties. Fire cases also emerged in various sections of the Tennessee Valley, not limited to any single area.

Alabama Tennessee Valley Laboratory Tennessee Valley

Prayer Services Planned at First Methodist Church

Rev. George E. Boyd will lead a Wednesday evening service at 7 30 o clock. The public is invited to attend the prayer event at the First Methodist church.

George E. Boyd First Methodist Church

Cases Dismissed In County Court

Two cases charging injury to an animal against Willis Engle were dismissed at a county court hearing before Judge W T Lowe. Not guilty verdicts were returned. the cases were heard without a jury.

Willis Engle W. T. Lowe

Pastor E N Hart To Fill Pulpit On Sunday

Rev E N Hart of Westminster Presbyterian church is expected back from Sullivan's Island Thursday or Friday and will fill the pulpit at the regular Sunday service.

E. N. Hart Westminster Presbyterian Church Sullivan's Island

Rural Schools Examined In Morgan County Health Drive

Dr. H C McRee Morgan county health officer inspected rural school students today. He aims to complete examinations of all county children before Christmas.

H. C. McRee Morgan County McRee

Fewer Rabies Cases Found in Tennessee Valley

Rabies detections are down in the Tennessee Valley this summer after the Tennessee Valley Laboratory reports mostly negative examinations. A few positives appeared in Jackson County but overall results are encouraging.

Tennessee Valley Tennessee Valley Laboratory Jackson County

Druggist Promotes New Headache Relief Formula

A North Carolina druggist touts a new over the counter remedy named B C that promises rapid relief from headaches sciatic and neuralgic pains. The five ingredient formula allegedly acts within minutes and is sold in 10c and 25c packages with claimed safety and no after effects.

North Carolina

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