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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1929

Page

2

Alabama Farm Outlook Shows Increases in Most Crops

Alabama crop totals for 1929 project gains in corn hay cotton peanuts sweet potatoes sugar cane syrup and sorghum with Irish potatoes the sole decline. Officials estimate 1929 cash income may equal or exceed 1928’s 164000000 total as feed production rises to support more livestock.

Agricultural Foundation of Alabama State College of Agriculture Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn F. W. Gist J. D. Pope

Blue ensemble and danger loom in Rosalie tale

Roy brings flowers as Rosalie enjoys a gift of blue attire and rising hopes. Martino intimidates Rosalie threatening secrecy over a suitcase and warns her to stop seeing Roy, while family neighbors admire the fashionable transformation amid rising tension and fear.

Rosalie Roy Mother Murphy Colleen

Trade in Decatur Centered on North Alabama Agriculture

Trade in Decatur highlights North Alabama agriculture with emphasis on local markets, farmers, and regional crop activity. The piece notes merchants, seasonal demand, and community farming initiatives shaping the area's economy.

Decatur North Alabama Agricultural

Wood Gas Power Tested For Trucks In San Francisco

A California lumber company tests a wood gas generator named Gasogen to run trucks. Demonstrations at the Presidio show a Liberty truck hauling 38 tons on wood fuel costing up to six dollars per cord, versus gasoline at twenty cents a gallon.

San Francisco California Lumber Company United States Army Two Brothers Alsace France Europe Col Jean P. Imbert America San Francisco Presidio Imbert Presido Inset

Legion Post Plans Brunswick Stew Evening Event

Members of the local American Legion post will hold a Brunswick stew gathering Thursday evening at 7 30 in the basement of the Tennessee Valley bank building. D A Draper post adjutant has sent invitations and asks members to notify him of attendance.

D. A. Draper Origanization

Moulton Woman Dies in Gadsden Hospital

Mrs. Lelia Mackey of Moulton died Monday at 6:45 AM in an infirmary in Gadsden at age 26. She is survived by 56 acacia M. B. Mackey and one relative. The body was moved by Priests ambulance from Gadsden to local funeral parlors for preparation.

Lelia Mackey Moulton Gadsden Acacia M. B. Mackey Priests Ambulance

Funeral Rites Held At Moulton Baptist Church

Burial services conducted at the Moulton Baptist church by Rev Olive with interment in Montgomery cemetery near Wren. Priest directing.

Moulton Baptist Church Olive Montgomery Cemetery Wren

Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Judge Wiggins

Marriage licenses granted at the office of Probate Judge M D Wiggins to Clifford Sea White and Miss Wilma Schindler of Nashville and to Benford Auston Lawrence and Miss Ruby Morrow of Somerville.

M. D. Wiggins Clifford Sea White Wilma Schindler Nashville Benford Auston Lawrence Ruby Morrow Somerville

Possibilities of Morgan County Dairying Growth Highlighted

J W Clopton of Decatur Ice Cream and Creamery argues Morgan county has vast agricultural potential. He urges appointment of an agricultural agent to teach farmers dairy diversification, noting dairying, poultry, and swine boost milk, fat, and meat markets and reduce reliance on Tennessee milk purchases.

Morgan County J. W. Clopton Decatur Ice Cream and Creamery Company South Clopton Tennessee Clapton

Prizes Offered To Fiddlers In Danville Contest

An old-time Fiddlers convention will be staged at Danville high school auditorium on next Saturday night, December 7. Everyone who plays a stringed instrument invited to contest for prizes: First prize 15 dollars, second prize 10 dollars, third prize 5 dollars. Anticipation runs high as entrants prepare to attend.

Danville Specia Danville High School

Frozen Roads Delay Justice Wheels In Athens

The inferior court of Athens postponed all sessions until Monday December 9 due to frozen county roads and washouts. Illness of key witnesses also hindered proceedings, with no sessions since October 21 as the five week circuit term intervened.

Athens Ala Inferior Court of

De Valera Plans Visit to the United States

Irish Republican leader Eamon de Valera plans a forthcoming trip to America to engage with American officials and supporters. The visit aims to strengthen relations and discuss ongoing political developments.

Eamonn de Valera America

Splendid Meeting of Pilot Club

The Pilot Club met Monday evening at the Y M C A for a delightful gathering. Misses Julia and Marian Bingham provided readings and musical selections that charmed attendees.

Pilot Club Julia Marian Bingham

City Awarded Five Hundred Dollars in Street Contract Case

A Circuit Court jury awarded the City of Decatur five hundred dollars relief after hearing evidence in the case City of Decatur versus Polytimsky. The dispute arose from a street paving contract and the decision was delivered on Monday afternoon.

City of Decatur Polytimsky

Hill Recovering After Shoulder Injury

A. W. Hill former head of Hill Chevrolet Company is recovering from a shoulder injury after a fall at his Sherman Street home. An x ray showed no broken bones and friends are relieved.

A. W. Hill Hill Chevrolet Company Mr. Hill Sherman Street

One Case In City Court

A single drunk arraigned before Judge B L Malone who imposed the customary fine on the Police Docket this morning in city court.

B. L. Malone

Inspector R. E. Lewis in Decatur on official business

State Sanitary Inspector R. E. Lewis was in Decatur on official business today according to local dispatches. The visit underscores ongoing health and sanitation inspections conducted by the state agency.

R. E. Lewis Decatur

List of jurymen for December term circuit court

Jurors empaneled for the December term of Circuit Court convened by Judge James E. Horton are listed with names and routes. The roster includes Fred L. Akins Falkville, Charles Andrews Hartselle, Es. Akers Falkville, J. Y. Alexander Somerville, and others such as Ezequel Briscoe Somerville, Camilus Berry Hartselle, L. B. Burns Danville, Joe Draper Somerville, and more through Tom Hardage Valhermosa.

Circuit Court James E. Horton Fred L. Akins Falkville Charles Andrews Hartselle Es. Akers J. Y. Alexander Somerville Ezequel Briscoe Camilus Berry L. B. Burns Danville Joe Draper D. A. Sharp Stewart Thompson Fred Turney Henry Teague Herbert Houk Decatur A. B. Tucker Lacey’s Spring H. W. Taylor Eva R. W. Wear Marvin Wade Eugene Sams Tom Hardage Valhermosa J. W. Siviey

Still in Fields Landersville Seeks Harvest Window

Still lots of cotton remains in the fields as bad weather continues to hinder gathering. Farmers expect an early opportunity to resume harvest and finish the work.

Landersville

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