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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1929

Page

3

Christians Hold One Day Meeting in Athens

A one day convention at First Christian Church Athens under United Christian Missionary Society saw about sixty delegates from North Alabama. Speakers included Dr J R Golden of Indianapolis Missionary to China and Rev C A Burch. Mrs E J Willis spoke on State work amid a church lunch and evening banquet.

Athens Ala First Christian Church of United Christian Missionary Society Alabama J. R. Golden Indianapolis C. A. Burch China Mary A. White Mississippi E. J. Willis Burch

Codrington Now Located at Palatka

A. B. Codrington, former advertising manager of the Daily, has moved to Palatka Florida to join the Daily News there after years with the Deland News. H. D. Harkreader, former editor of The Daily, also joins the Palatka paper.

Codrington Palatka A. B. Cordington Daily Fla The Daily News Florida Deland H. D. Harkreader

Hiking Club Takes First Hike To Sunrise Breakfast

The Hazlewood High School Hiking Club led by Prof. Williams and Frank Sanderson held its first hike on December 7. About fifty members joined a two mile trek to Brooks spring for a sunrise breakfast and the club plans more excursions this year.

Town Creek Ala Hazlewood High Williams Frank Sanderson Brooks Spring

Business Visitor T Whitlow From Trinity Stops in Decatur

Route one resident T Whitlow of Trinity was recorded as a business visitor in Decatur on Saturday confirming local travel.

T. Whitlow Trinity Decatur

Albany Visitor Among Large Saturday Crowd

A large crowd of out of town visitors gathered Saturday with W. A. Helms of route three Albany noted among those present.

W. A. Helms Route Three Albany

Albany Visitor F C Stewart Spends Saturday in Decatur

F C Stewart of route one Albany was among Saturday visitors in Decatur, joining local residents for a day of sightseeing and social activity.

F. C. Stewart Route One Albany Decatur

Fear of insomnia is usually cause of it

A 1929 health column by Dr Copeland discusses insomnia causes and remedies. It urges exercise and outdoor activity, daily walks, and reducing worry. It notes brain activity and poisons from mental strain hinder sleep and gives practical tips for better rest and health.

Royal Copel D United States New York New York City Copeland Happy

Somerville Social Notes Show Local Travel and Visits

Mesdames W H Winton James Wade and Lula Wade along with Mr and Mrs Roy Hendrix of Decatur mo drove here Thursday to visit relatives. Several residents including Lester Lang Newman Grizzard Lewis Davis J O Guyer and Alice Guyer were seen in Decatur Hartselle and nearby towns during Friday and weekend visits.

Mesdames W. H. Winton James Wade Lula Wade Roy Hendrix Decatur Lester Lang Newman Grizzard Lewis Davis Edgar McClure Hartselle J. O. Guyer Alice Guyer Blanche Winton Arthur Howell Hugh Sherrill Route Two George Ward George R. C. Miller Barbara Ann Max Well Jacob J. Prosser Ina Elam Leona Waugh N. E. Winton W. T. Wade

Local Notes From Cedal Creek Area

Mrs Dave Thomas and daughter visited Mr and Mrs Walter Powell in Lacon on Sunday. A baby boy weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces was born to Mr and Mrs Homer Green on December 4. Harris Pannel is ill at home in Cedal Creek. June D Ryan spent Thursday night with Woodrow Holmes. Mrs Ollie Smith left for East Morgan to visit relatives.

Dave Thomas Walter Powell Lacon Homer Green Harris Panne Jne D. Ryan Woodrow Holmes Ollie Smith East Morgan

Solo Flight Milestone by Frances Jackson

Frances Jackson of the Department of Commerce Aeronautics staff is the sole member to solo and the only person to learn to fly since joining the staff.

Frances Jackson Department of Commerce Aeronautics Staff

Principal Confined at Home with Flu

Earl Gurley, principal of the Morgan County school, has been confined at his home for several days due to an influenza attack.

Union Morgan County Earl Gurley

Athens visitor A. H. Long on Saturday

A. H. Long of route three Athens visited The Daily for business. He inquired about adding machine rolls for safekeeping.

Mrs. Alice Guyer and son visit before moving to Prattville

Mrs. Alice Guyer and her son Thomas, formerly of Decatur, are spending a few days in Somerville with friends and relatives before relocating to Prattville Alabama to make their future home.

Prattville Somerville Alice Guyer Thomas Decatur Ala

Athens Studies Traffic Problem

City Council authorized the city clerk to bargain for stop signals at major business intersections in Athens with negotiations under way for early installation. The move has drawn protests over the cost of several thousand dollars plus upkeep and opponents say current laws requiring drivers to stop before crossing suffice without added expense.

Athens Ala

Go to Somerville Floyd Johnson Family Move In

Floyd Johnson and family formerly of Hartselle are now located in Somerville and will reside on the Isley farm. Neighbors welcome them to the community.

Somerville Floyd Johnson Hartselle Isley Farm

Runion White Wonder Salve Promises Catarrh Relief

An advertisement touts Runion's White Wonder Salve as the best local remedy for catarrh, claiming it relieves nose and throat irritation and congestion. The copy urges readers to buy a family jar by mail or from drugstores, listing White Wonder Chemical Company in Montgomery Alabama and promising satisfaction or money back.

Nore Runion White Wonder Chemical Company Greil Bidg Montgomery Ala

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