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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1929

Page

5

Jealousy blamed in Memphis murder case

Blanche Irene Hall faces life in prison after authorities cite jealousy as motive for a grisly killing of Herman A. McClain. Hall, hospitalized with life threatening wounds, allegedly shot him then used a Boy Scout axe and knife in a delayed, planned attack. Her husband Marvin J. Hall remained at her side.

Memphis Blanche Irene Hall Herman A. McClain McClain Hall Marvin J. Hall Mack Narwood

Banquet Served To Bible Class At St Johns Parish House

The Men s Bible Class and Ladies Bible Class of St Johns Church held a Thanksgiving dinner in the parish house. H B Beard presided and thanked the ladies before Rector Rev Peter M Dennis spoke. Dennis praised the meal and singers Peebles Whaley Fisher and Herman Whaley performed. The group ended by singing Bless Be The Tie That Binds.

St. John’s Church H. B. Beard Peter M. Dennis Dennis Messrs. Peebles Whaley Fisher Herman Whaley

50 Bales Of Cotton Ginned In Decatur Friday

Evidence of a still active harvest appeared as the Home Gin in Decatur ginned 50 bales on Friday with about 20 more earlier that morning. Seven counties Morgan Limestone Blount Winston Madison Cullman and Lawrence sent cotton to the gin despite freezing weather. Do your Christmas shopping in Decatur.

Decatur Morgan Limestone Blount Winston Madison Cullman Lawrence

Strange Keys From Mother Nature Visit With The Clock

The Little Black Clock leads John and Peggy to a yard scene where Madame Summer Master Fall greet them alongside Mother Nature. A moss sandal wearing figure arrives with a belt of varied keys and promises extra keys from Nature, as the children eagerly ask what happens next.

Mary Graham Bonner John Peggy Jack Frost Madame Summer Master Fall Mother Nature

Catarrh Causes Head Cold Problems Say Medical Experts

The article claims catarrh is the common cause of head colds and weakens the body, urging local treatment with Runion's White Wonder Salve. It promotes the salve as a fast, agreeable remedy and provides purchase details and a money back slogan from White Wonder Chemical Company in Montgomery, Alabama.

Runion White Wonder White Wonder Chemical Company Greil Bldg Montgomery Ala Ade

Four Convicted on Riot Charges in Marion North Carolina

Alfred Hoffman an organizer for United Textile Workers and three strikers Lawrence Hogan Del Lewis and Wes Fowler were convicted by a superior court jury of riot ing in Marion North Carolina The four faced six month chain gang sentences for their roles in August 30th unrest at Clinchfield and Marion Manufacturing cotton mills aimed at barring a non union worker from the mill village. Hoffman was fined 1000 dollars and jailed one month while Hogan Lewis and Fowler received six months on the chain gang.

Marion N. C Alfred Hoffman United Textile Workers of America Lawrence Hogan del Lewis Wes Fowler Superior Court Hoffman Powler Hogan Lewis Clinchfield and Marion Manufacturing Company Clinchfield Adkins

Daily Letterheads and Envelopes Sale Notice

Adding machine rolls are offered by The Daily Letterheads and envelopes are printed at The Daily.

Debate on Judas at the Lord's Supper A Topic

A debate is set for Wednesday evening at seven at the First Baptist church. Prof. J. D. Garren and 8. A. Lynne will argue the resolution that Judas was not present at the instituting of the Lord's Supper.

First Baptist Church J. D. Garren 8. A. Lynne Judas

Weather Report Reports Temperature Rise With Low Marks

The weather bureau notes an upward temperature trend with a minimum of 38 and a low of 25 for the 24hour period ending at seven o'clock. The report indicates a warming pattern for the day.

the Weather Bureau Today

Precipitation Totals Reported This Morning

A report notes a precipitation of .77 of an inch measured by seven o clock this morning indicating rainfall activity on the observed date.

the Weather Bureau Today

Bible Class Banquet Set For December 6 At Mt Church

Members of the Belle Mina-Mooresville Bible class taught by Gilbert White will hold a banquet Friday evening December 6 at the Mt church. The program will begin at seven o'clock.

Belle Mina-Mooresville Gilbert White M T

City Clerk Collier Prepares Trial Balance for Aldermen Meeting

City Clerk EB W Collier works on drawing off his trial balance and report for submission to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for the regu lar session scheduled next Thursday evening.

EB. W. Collier Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Pive Wecatugins Offer Modern Cotton Handling Facilities

Pive Wecatugins announce upgraded facilities for handling the cotton yield in Tennessee Valley. The new system aims to improve efficiency, reduce losses, and support local growers with better storage and processing options.

Pive Wecatugins

Creomulsion Emulsified Creosote Cures Coughs From Colds

A three days cough signals danger from colds says Creomulsion emulsified creosote soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth. Medical authorities recognize creosote as a major healing agent for coughs and bronchial irritation in this treatment.

Goodyear Double Eagle Tire Endurance Claim

The passage describes the Goodyear Double Eagle Tire and its Puncture Seal Tube as the logical choice of tire equipment built to last as long as the average man owns a car. The wording emphasizes durability and reliability of the Goodyear tire products.

Goodyear Eagle Tire

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