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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1932

Page

7

Revival ends after large crowd at First Christian church

Mrs I V Griffin notes return from Michigan as revival at First Christian church concludes. Rev Roy Hewlett from First Methodist delivers closing message to one of Hartselle's largest congregations. Miss Eloise Riddle of Birmingham sings with Mrs C I Lee on piano. Rev E N Anthony led nightly messages. Several church members joined. baptismal services set for next Sunday evening.

I. V. Griffin Michigan First Christian Church Roy Hewlett First Methodist Church Hartselle Eloise Riddle Birmingham C. I. Lee E. N. Anthony

Hartselle News Briefs Highlight Local Travels

In Other communities HARTSELLE NEWS reports Mr and Mrs Emmett Bridges and Mrs J P Simpson enjoyed a week in Pensacola Florida I V Griffin and Paul Griffin returned Saturday from Pulaski Tennessee Reverend C Howard Matheny left Saturday for Atlanta Georgia to begin a new pastorate at Langley Avenue church in that city Mr and Mrs Horace Griffin and their son Ted left Monday for a new home on Fifth Avenue West They have been visiting their mother

Emmett Bridges J. P. Simpson Pensacola Fla I. V. Griffin Paul Griffin Pulaski Tenn C. Howard Matheny Satuday Atlanta Langley Avenue Rat City Horace Griffin Tttle Ted Fifth Avenue West Cater Mrs. Griffin

Woodland Mills Social Notes Highlight Nearby Visits

Mrs Elvira Murphy continues at her home. Mr and Mrs E V Stevens of near Cullman visit friends here. Weekend guests include Mrs Sallie McCutcheon and family returning from Hartselie. Ruby Campbell returns home after a Union visit. Families from Lacey's Spring and Manchester spend weekends with locals. Several relatives from Union and Cullman join gatherings and sings.

Dottie McCutcheon Elvira Murphy E. V. Stevens Near Cullman Winfrey Alex Williams Rescue Roy McCutcheon Marcus McCutcheon T. M Manchester Tenn Glenn Greer Glenn Bramlett Ruby McCutcheon Hartselle Curtis Cryer Cullman

Limestone Blacks Stage Disorders

In Athens Alabama authorities report a week of negro disturbances with multiple shootings. Carl Turner and Mack Turner are jailed for murder over a Browns Ferry shooting that wounded Richard Elliott. Joe Humphrey is critically wounded from a Sunday night fracas east of Athens. L V Grigsby fled the county after being alleged to shoot Humphrey.

Athens Ala Carl Turner Mack Turner Richard Elliott Browns Ferry Joe Humphrey L. V. Grigsby Humphrey

Athens to Decide Form of Election

A special election tied to the general municipal vote on September 19 asks Athens voters whether the chief of police should be elected by the board of aldermen and mayor or by the people. The city has had both forms. supporters say council oversight enables removal, while backers of direct election argue for accountability to voters every four years.

Athens Ala

Pepper Martin Tried at Third Base for Cardinals

Pepper Martin, famed hero of the last world series, is moved from the outfield to third base to bolster the faltering Cardinals. Spark Adams has been placed on the retired list.

Pepper Martin Spark Adams

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