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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1928

Page

2

Sargon praised by railroad man for restorative benefits

A well known Memphis area railroad agent, A R Scrages, reports long term digestive and nerve pain relief after using Sargon. He says prior to use he suffered chronic dyspepsia heartburn and insomnia and tried many medicines without improvement. He credits Sargon with restored sleep and reduced pain.

Citigent A. R. Scrages Binghamton Memphis Tenn Sues Scott Sargon

Trees on Market Here Early

Trees on Market Here Early are brought in only a few days before Christmas day. The note signals a seasonal rush as shoppers seek fresh greenery for holiday decorating and church services.

Commission Deals With Bus Drivers Action Under Act

The commission addresses issues involving bus drivers under the motor carrier vehicle act. It sets procedures the commission must follow and outlines responsibilities for enforcement and compliance.

Motor Carrier Vehicle Act Commission

marriage on the edge in a bold Cleveland tale

Byrd confronts pressure from husband Larry Brown ing over an expansion plan tied to Builders' Supply. He pursues funds from Byrd's father while the couple clash on bills, extravagance, and the risks to their marriage. Byrd plans to write her father as Pat questions money needs.

Byrd Larry Browning Cleveland Larry Tiny Fred Oberman Jack Margy Duncan Chet Everson India Campbell Larrys India Pat Lew Shephnery Lerty Dad

Instructors Feature Recital at First Methodist Church

Professor Frank M. Church directed a recital with organ selections by Parker Dandrieu Harker Wagner Guilmant MacDowell and others. Miss Frances LeDoyt Yearley sang pieces by Puccini Sibella Deems Taylor Dell Acqua Molloy Stults Clifford Page and Bishop.

Prof Church Miss Yearley Prof. Church Parker Dandrieu Harker Wagner Guilmant Macdowell Dubois Ro- Deaner Shure Sheldon Flotow Puccini Sibella Deems Taylor Dell’ Acqua Molloy Stults Clifford Page Bishop

Daughter Assists Father in Sermon at Central Baptist

Dr James Allen Smith pastor of Central Baptist church assisted by Miss Sadie Smith will present an illustrated sermon next Sunday at 10 45 am The Lamps of Life aims to engage children and youth Every Sunday school member will be particularly interested The Sunday evening sermon topic is The Doom of the Damned

James Allen Smith Central Baptist Church Sadie Smith

New Pastor Called for Athens Baptist Church

Dr J O Hill of Portland Tennessee has accepted the Athens First Baptist Church call and will arrive this week to preach next Sunday. The church has been without a pastor since Dr Allen S Cutts left for Montgomery. Hill had previously preached here at a special service and impressed the parishioners.

Athens Ala J. O. Hill Portland Tenn First Baptist Church of Allen S. Cutts Montgomery Hill

Athens students perform at Alabama Federation meeting

Three Athens college students Miss Beth Tyler Miss Clara Copeland and Miss Virginia Caldwell appeared on the program of the district meeting held in Decatur on Thursday. Tyler offered piano solos Copeland played violin with Caldwell at the piano performing Raff Spinning Wheel Paderewskis Cracovienne Fantastique Kreisler Rondino Borowskis Adoration and Miss Tyler also played piano numbers. Alonzo Meek president of the Alabama Federation of Music Clubs visited the campus Thursday afternoon as guest of Prof Frank M Church. He departed Athens Thursday night for Selma after the Decatur meeting.

Frank M. Church Frances LeDoyt Yourley Athens College First Methodist Church Florence Music Club Alabama Federation of Music Clubs Decatur Beth Tyler Clara Copeland Huntsville Virginia Caldwell Westmorelan Tenn Raff Paderewski Alonzo Meek Meek Athens Selma

Local Minister Grows Noted Celery in Manse Garden

Rev. Dan Johnson of Willoughby Presbyterian Church tends fine celery plants at the manse. He urges residents to choose proper locations for beds noting the soil here adapts well to celery and could yield good crops.

Dan Johnson Willoughby Presbyterian Church Johnson Presbyterian Manse

Decatur Promotes Home and Business Environs Slogan Ideas

The note suggests two strong slogans for Decatur focused on inviting home life and business vitality. Both phrases emphasize welcoming neighborhoods and a thriving commercial climate.

Decatur

40 000 Bales Indicate Cotton Crop Size

Athens Alabama reports that about 36 671 bales of cotton had been ginned by December 1 with the season still strong. The crop nears the 1927 record of around 42 000 bales as daily marketing continues.

Athens Ala

Hayes Funeral Held in Athens Cemetery

William H. Hayes of Mooresville, son of the late Senator William N. Hayes, was buried in Athens cemetery Thursday afternoon. He lived most of his life in the county and is survived by his widow, one brother, and two sisters.

Athens Ala William H. Hayes Mooresville

Market Service Aims to Aid Alabama Farmers via Radio

Governor Bibb Graves plans to make market services available to all Alabama farmers by using radio broadcasts from Station WAPI in Birmingham. The service will help farmers place products in favorable markets and will operate from courthouses statewide starting January 1.

Montgomery Ala Bibb Graves Alabama WAPI Birmingham

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