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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1929

Page

2

Agricultur al Service Medal Presented To Prof L N Duncan

Prof. L N Duncan director of Extension Service Auburn received American Agriculture’s distinguished service to agriculture medal. The award was announced by Alabama Farm Bureau Federation president Edward A O’Neal in Chicago at the federation’s annual meeting. Duncan is credited with founding the Alabama Farm Bureau as a model organization and has long guided organized agriculture in Alabama and nationally. He presided over Alabama Farm Bureau meetings starting January 1921 and has advised farmers’ groups beyond the state.

L. N. Duncan Auburn American Agriculture Edward A. O'Neal Alabama Farm Bureau Federation American Farm Bureau Federation Chicago Duncan Alabama George L. Cooley Ohio Farm Bureau O'Neal Prof Dunny United States Alabama Polytechnic Institute Alabama Farm Bureau Russellville University of Tennessee University of Illinois Organization of Farmers of America Sam H. Thompson

Rosalie Faces Nighttime Fear and Harrowing Aftermath

Rosalie endures a terrifying night as she recalls being chased by a black man and later confronts the truth of her actions with Roy. A kindly conductor reassures her while the memory of her captive encounter lingers, and a familiar shopper hints at further danger as she fears she will never see Roy again.

Rosalie Martino Pen Roy

Utilities Place Huge Investment In 1930 Formation

Matthew 8 Sloan of the New York Edison Company says utilities expect higher business in 1930 with plan to spend 1.4 billion dollars on new construction, 110 million more than 1929. Total expenditures for all purposes would top several hundred million above 2.1 billion, the 1929 level.

Sloan New York Times Matthew 8. Sloan New York Edison Company

Sterchi Brothers Stores Receives Fresh Furniture Deliveries

Car load after car load of furniture has arrived and been unloaded at the new Sterchi Brothers Stores in the Aycock building. The Second Avenue unit was moved there after a disastrous fire several nights ago.

Sterchi Brothers Stores, Inc Aycock Second Avenue Decatur Bank Street

Speeder Fined In City Court

One case on the docket in police court this morning. The lower offender was charged with speeding violation of the traffic law. A fine and costs were imposed by May or B. L. Malone.

B. L. Malone

Roads Hold Up Rural Physical Exams

Dr. H. C. McRee, county health officer, reports further physical exams in remote rural schools are delayed awaiting road improvements. He spent most of Tuesday negotiating a four mile stretch, driving in second gear for nearly the entire distance.

H. C. McRee McRee

Decatur Kiwanis Board Meets Tonight at Seven

The newly elected Kiwanis board in Decatur is scheduled to convene at 7 p.m. at the Tennessee Valley Bank building. Officials have not yet begun their terms but are expected to appoint several committees for the coming year.

Decatur Kiwanis Club Tennessee Valley Bank

Roads in Eva Alabama Deterioration Delays School Bus

Roads in Eva Alabama are described as terrible with school buses running late several mornings due to almost impassable condition of the roadways.

Eva Ala

Almon Introduces Two Major Federal Road Bills

Congressman Almon advances two large road and dam measures aiming to fund federal road building nationwide with 150 million dollars annually and 50 million for 1931. The bills cover Muscle Shoals operation, Dam Number 3 on the Tennessee River, Cove Creek Dam, and a 60 year lease plan for nitrate plants, with power from Wilson Dam and favored purchase of surplus power by public entities.

Dama Almon Sever House Committee On Roads United States Alabama Almons Muscle Shoals Secretary of War Tennessee River Cove Creek Waco Wilson Dam

Capital Stock Surplus Fund Undivided Profits and Reserve

A financial notice details capital stock, surplus fund, undivided profits, and reserve amounts alongside bill payable and rediscounts. It outlines balance sheet components and potential implications for shareholders and creditors.

Capital

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American Bureau Alma Sious Scarberry Coetiad Osalie Mother Murphy Oly Colleen Mother Tim Roy Andrews The Decatur Clearinghouse Association Central National Bank City National Bank Morgan County National Bank Matthew S. Sloan Sterchi Store Speeder Sterchi J.L. Shumake A. L. Burns Lola M. Curry E. A. Paul Aleen Byars Pearl Hodges Frances Eaves Elva Hendon Dollie Roper J. T. Petty T. G. Pruitt Geo. C. Clark E. N. Shumake B. H. Curtis Www B. Stedham D. L. Humphrey A. R. Simpson F. E. Halbrooks Ww. F. Woods R. C. Halbrooks J. H. Landers Walter Roberts Robert Hobbs H. Roberts J. L. Berryhill Sam Trotman B. Barcliff Clifton Ewing Eliza Mathews Alberta Mosley M. C. Maxwell Bank St. New Store Aycock Bldg
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