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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1929

Page

10

200 farmers join Farm Bureau urged in Limestone county

J T Belue of Limestone urges all farmers to join the Alabama Farm Bureau as two hundred already belong. Community committees strive to reach every farmer before harvest rush and bad weather. Members gain automatic insurance and savings on fertilizer feed seeds and other goods backed by the federal program.

J. T. Belue Limestone County Ity Alabama Farm Bureau Limestone Farm Bureau

Open Grate Claims Another Victim in Ardmore Area

Geraldine Douthit six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs G F P Douthit of Ardmore died in Huntsville hospital from burns after her dress caught fire while playing in front of an open grate at her home Friday. She was rushed to the hospital but could not be saved. Funeral services were held Monday at Ardmore.

Athens Ala Geraldine Douthit G. FP. Douthit Ardmore Huntsville Hospital

Poisoning Causes Death Of 7 Year Old Richardson

Athens Alabama December 3 Special funeral services were held this week for Harry Lee Richardson seven year old son of Mr and Mrs R L Richardson who died suddenly Friday night from toxic poisoning. He had been in perfect health Thanksgiving and fell ill that night. Dr J O Hill led the services at the family home. He is survived by his parents and two brothers.

Athens Ala

Bible Drill Tonight at Y M C A

The regular Bible Drill meets this evening at 7 30 at the Y M C A. Interest in the class is growing and a cordial invitation is extended to Bible students to attend.

Kirby Returns from Birmingham Business Trip

Kirby has returned from a brief business trip to Birmingham. He visited several firms and met with associates to discuss upcoming projects and potential partnerships.

Birmingham Hll Kirby

Ginning Halts Over Limestone Sections

Cotton ginning in Limestone County Alabama has nearly stopped for a month due to persistent rain and snow hindering picking. One gin reported only 26 bales produced in a full week amid poor harvest conditions.

Athens Ala

Pine Trees Bent by Ice Load Near Cullman

Travellers report pine groves near Cullman damaged by heavy ice. Some trees broken under the weight as they lean and crack from the freezing coating.

Cullman

Large Crowd Attends Jurors Program Hosted by Austinville Lodges

A large crowd gathered despite bad weather for a joint meeting of the Austinville Alleany and Decatur lodges of the Junior Order United American Mechanics. Austinville hosts with addresses and music, followed by refreshments. Winona council of Decatur to entertain next on the first Friday night in January.

Austinville Alleany Decatur United American Mechanics Winona Council of Decatur

Quartette Appears At Moulton Heights

The Bonanza quartette performs tonight at 5 PM at the Moulton Heights school in Decatur area. It is their first local concert and a large crowd is expected.

Quartette Moulton Heights Bonanza Quartette Moulton Heights School Decatur

Maness, 78, Dies. Funeral Held at Chestnut Grove

B F Maness aged 78 died Sunday at his residence Decatur route two. He is survived by his wife and one son Sheldon of Decatur route two. Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at Chestnut Grove cemetery with burial there, Priest directing.

B. FP. Maness Decatur Sheldon Chestnut Grove Cemetery

W L Simpson Dies At Lawrence County Home

W L Simpson longtime Lawrence county resident died Saturday at 4 30 PM at his home near Moulton He is survived by his wife and ten children Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 PM at Aldridge Grove church with Rev Emmett Byars officiating Interment followed at Sims Cemetery with Priest directing

W. L. Simpson Lawrence Lawrence County Moulton Aldridge Grove Church Emmett Byars Sim’s

W. E. Forman Laid To Final Rest In Somerville

Funeral services were held at 1 30 pm yesterday at the residence for W. E. Forman a beloved Somerville resident who died Saturday night at 7 30 o clock at Baughs Infirmary Interment followed at Apple Grove cemetery Rev Henderson officiating Surviving relative J A Forman a prominent Decatur citizen

W. E. Forman Somerville Route Four Baugh’s Apple Grove Cemetery Henderson J. A. Forman Decatur

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