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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1929

Page

8

Priceville School Opens Monday With 170 Students

Priceville junior high resumes sessions next Monday September 2 under Principal E G Hamilton. A two o clock opening program invites public attendance. Enrollments may reach 170 with seven faculty members led by Elizabeth Collier Frances Price Bettie Burleson and A M Peck alongside H R Leeman and Principal Hamilton.

Priceville E. G. Hamilton Priceville School Elizabeth Collier H. R. Leeman Frances Price Bettie Burleson A. M. Peck Hamilton

Matlock Family Returns From Knoxville and St Louis

Mr and Mrs J P Matlock and Miss Myrtle Martin have returned after two weeks away visiting Knoxville and St Louis. The party shared favorable remarks about their trip and its experiences.

J. P. Matlock Myrtle Martin Knoxville St. Louis

The Rich Pauper Revival Tonight

Evangelist John Hazelwood preaches The Rich Pauper in revival services at the tent on seventh avenue west. A large crowd attended last evening. Friday’s topic will be Chickens Come Home to Roost.

John Hazelwood Seventh Avenue West

Hamilton Returns From University

E. G. Hamilton principal of Priceville school has returned from summer school at the University of Alabama. He will again direct the activities of the Priceville school.

E. G. Hamilton Priceville School University of Alabama Professor Hamilton

French Golfers Toast Holes In One With Champagne

Paris report notes French golfers honor a hole in one by uncorking champagne. The piece also mentions the Vatican campaign for cleaner churches in Italy.

Paris France Vatican Italy

Notice of Mortgage Execution Sale in Morgan County

Morgan County Alabama sheriff levies on all right title and interest of E O Garner and F B Garner in described real estate to satisfy a judgment in favor of A Polytinsky transferred from T B Brindley. Property slated for sale Monday September 30 1929 under execution issued August 26 1929.

State of Alabama Morgan County Morgan County Court E. O. Garner F. B. Garner Alabama A. Polytinsky B. Garner Morgan T. B Brindley B. E. Davis

German American Role Delivers Jannings Sins of the Fathers at Princess

Emil Jannings stars as Wilhelm Spengler a German American waiter and bootlegger whose rise and fall anchor the Paramount drama Sins of the Fathers at the Princess. Ruth Chatterton plays the lead female role in her screen debut while Barry Norton ZaSu Pitts Matthew Betz Jack Luden and Jean Arthur support the cast.

Emil Jannings Princess Paramount Princess Theatres Jannings Wilhelm Spengler Ruth Chatterton Kings Barry Norton ZaSu Pitts Erich von Stroheim Mathew Betz Jack Luden Jean Arthur

State growth viewed by Greer editor says Alabama on rise

R P Greer editor of the Sylacauga News with 53 years in journalism notes Alabama is just beginning its growth. He cites Harry Cording Arthur Housman and Frank Reicher as reflecting today’s progress spirit. Visiting son Dr Hugh D Greer and wife, he praises good roads fine crops unity. He believes Alabama poised to become a leading agricultural and industrial state.

R. P. Greer The Sylacauga News Alabama South Alabama Hugh D. Greer Greer

Injured Leg Improves for Danville Woman

Miss Ruby Hensley of Danville route 3 shows improvement after a severe leg injury sustained days earlier.

Ruby Hensley Danville

Daily offers second sheets in bulk quantities

The Daily advertises second sheets available for purchase in many quantities, with a minimum order of 500 units. The notice emphasizes bulk affordability and accessibility for customers seeking larger print runs.

Job printing praised at The Daily

The Daily earns praise for neat efficient job printing. Local readers note quality and prompt service, highlighting attention to detail and reliable output across departments.

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Trip Betty Compson ALMA Harselle Decatur and Vicinity Malone Coal & Grain CO Cahaba Alabama Brick & Tile CO Decatur, Ala Harry Cording Arthur Housman Frank Reicher Farmers Gin Co Polytinsky & Shipper Gin Wilson Ave. and Canal St Decatur R.n.harris, T.M. Jones, JR F.E. Taylor Sterchi Sterchi’s Sian Walnut Rockers Sterchi Bros. Stores, Inc Second Bank St Library
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