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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1929

Page

9

Morgan cotton crop nears 38000 bale mark in Alabama

Morgan county has totaled 37,698 bales by December 1, led by Madison and followed by Cullman Marshall and Limestone toward the top ranks. Stone county nears 38470 bales, Alabama’s season shows about 200000 extra bales over 1928 with a state total near 1,200,221 bales.

Morgan Madison Alabama Morgan County Department of Commerce Bureau of the Madison County Cullman Marshall Limestone Astone South Alabama

Valley counties lead in 1929 compilations

Valley counties report strong yields with high postwar totals. Colbert records 21 089 and Madison 47 641 among others, while overall tonnage exceeds 90 percent with brisk activity in the upper Valley counties.

Valley Colbert Cullman Etowah Franklin Jackson Lauderdale Lawrence Limestone Madison Marshall Morgan

Seventeen Win Perfect Attendance Certificates at Collins School

Seventeen Collins School students received perfect attendance certificates for the month ending December 6. Recipients include W. E. Brown, Woodrow Livingston, Adjure Powell, Orion Roper, Robert Lee Livingston, Benjamin Powell, Lyda Mae Roper, Charles Anders, Trow Foote, Sarah Brown, Mary Anders, Homer Livingston, Sam Draper, Fred B. Brown, Leon Powell, Ferrell Proctor, and Lottie G. Robinson.

Collins School W. E. Brown Woodrow Livingston Adjure Powell Orion Roper Robert Lee Livingston Benjamin Powell Lyda Mae Roper Charles Anders Trow Foote Sarah Brown Mary Anders Homer Livingston Sam Draper Fred B. Brown Leon Powell Ferrell Proctor Lottie G. Robinson

Perfect Attendance At New Center Honors Six Students

Six New Center School pupils earned perfect attendance certificates presented by Miss Clara Kelly. Recipients are Spencer Alexander, Forest Alexander, Percy Covey, Hubert Lynch, Vennie Yeager, and Pherl Collins.

New Center School Clara Kelly Spencer Alexander Forest Alexander Percy Covey Hubert Lynch Vennie Yeager Pherl Collins

Sterchi Stores Executive Visits for Opening Night

John O. Fowler executive vice president of Sterchi Stores Inc of Chattanooga Tenn is due this afternoon to attend the formal opening of the Sterchi establishment in the Aycock building Ferry street scheduled for tonight at 730 oclock. The Alabama division expansion under his supervision includes nine retail outlets with Tennessee Valley locations favored.

John O. Fowler Sterchi Stores, Inc Chattanooga Tenn Tennessee Sterchi Aycock Ferry Street Alabama Fowler Tennessee Valley

Middlebrook Leaves Henderson for Decatur Home Move

Middlebrook formerly of Henderson Tennessee is moving to Decatur to establish a new home. He plans to shop with Decatur merchants and settle in the community.

T. ©. Middlebrook Henderson, Tenn Decatur Merchants

Extra Policemen Not Yet Named

Chief of Police C. M. Riggsbee said two extra night patrolmen authorized by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen have not been named. He does not know when they will be named or when they will assume duties.

Board of Mayor C. M. Riggsbee

Morgan County Electrification Campaign Aims at Homes

A Morgan County initiative pushes electrical upgrades for every home to boost efficiency and energy access. Officials cite widespread adoption as key to modernization and long term savings.

Marriage Licenses Filed In Probate Judge Office

Marriage licenses have been issued at the office of Probate Judge M. D. Wiggins to Tip Smith and Ollie Kate Hawkins, James Harold Wright and Allie Mai Coffey, James Ross Baker and Lucille Crafton, Frank Petty Owen and Kathleen McCarley.

M. D. Wiggins Tip Smith Ollie Kate Hawkins James Harold Wright Allie Mai Coffey James Ross Baker Lucille Crafton Frank Petty Owen Kathleen McCarley

De catur to claim rightful place in aviation development

A brief note suggests De catur will rise in aviation development, positioning herself for future progress in air travel. The statement hints at regional importance and ongoing efforts to advance infrastructure and industry involvement.

Decatur

First Anniversary Sale Promises Dream Prices

A dreamy sales pitch describes customers flocking to a store for its first anniversary sale. Bargains are highlighted as rival firms threaten to steal thunder, with easy terms and substantial discounts urged for tonight or tomorrow.

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