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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1929

Page

2

Federal help grows for United States experiment stations

Government increases federal support for state agricultural experiment stations. Hatch Adams and Parnell act funds have nearly tripled in four years while state funds rose about 30 percent, boosting total station income to about 15 million dollars with 3.48 million from federal sources. The program now runs 1 500 federally funded projects under bureau supervision including stations in Alaska Hawaii Porto Rico Guam and the Virgin Islands.

Birmingh Aia United States Bureau of Experiment Stations Alaska Hawaii Porto Rico Guam Virgin

Rosalie Arrested After Race Street Murder

Rosalie is taken to the police station amid tearful scenes with Tim as she faces arrest for the Race Street murder. A crowd watches while she recalls past memories of mother Neil Sybil and friends as she contemplates trial and possible electric chair.

Tim Rosalie Mother Murphy Colleen Mother Neil Sybil Rosie Rendale Roy Martino Phillie Reilly Race Street

Teachers Meet in Moulton Florence Parish Alabama

A large turnout of Lawrence County teachers attended three meetings in Moulton on Saturday. Dr B J Hocking spoke on Japan's political educational and economic issues as director of the university extension course. Miss Parrott and Miss Pickrel led courses on local and Florence State Teachers College programs amid road travel difficulties from bad conditions and federal funds totaling 246000 dollars supporting highways. Decatur merchants advertise Christmas shopping and local industries are operating at full capacity.

Moulton Ala Lawrence County J. Hocking Japan Miss Parrott State Teachers College of Florence Miss Pickrel

The Little Black Clock and the Friendly Giant

Mary Graham Bonner presents John and Peggy visiting a magic clock that can reverse or extend time. They meet a sad gentle giant in the woods who longs for historic stories and fears how giants are seen, while the clock hints at future adventures with the wind whistle horn tomorrow.

Mary Graham Bonner John Peggy

Guard Against Quick Changes in Weather

A health column by ROYAL S. COPELAND discusses the common cold, its links to overall vitality, and the role of fresh air, diet, exercise, and moderation in guarding against weak health. It includes reader questions on breakfast foods, arthritis symptoms, hair bleaching, weight for a teen, pimples, dandruff, stomach size, nasal veins, and catarrhal deafness. Copyright 1929, Newspaper Feature Wervices, Ina.

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Decatur Emerges as Regional Agricultural Hub

Decatur grows as the Tennessee Valley’s budding agricultural center with two trunk line railways enabling easy distribution to and from the town.

Decatur Tennessee Valley

Phone Service Is Better Than Ever In Moulton

Moulton Alabama December 15 progress in telephones by Southern Bell. New posts and careful line overhaul. Central office moved to brick building near square corner, funded by Drs Irwin and Dyar. Local staff including Mrs Sadie Simms and Rex Burgess praised for improved quarters and effici ent service.

Moulton Ala Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company Hillsboro Road Sadie Simms Rex Burgess

Decatur Set to Make Future Home Here

The item notes Decatur will establish his future home in the local area. It also mentions printing facilities for letterheads and envelopes at The Daily, indicating local business activity.

Decatur

Vocational Agriculture Results Reported for Lawrence County Schools

Reports to Lawrence County school officials detail the county high school and Mount Hope High School vocational programs. Comer records 10 boys in horticulture and 20 in field crops with cotton, corn, and sweet potato projects yielding profits and gains, while Johnson notes Mount Hope students completing cotton, corn, and hay projects with substantial net profits. Both schools report strong class enrollment and adult evening classes.

Moulton Ala Lawrence County Board of Education John D. Comer J. C. Johnson Mount Hope Comer J. ©. Johnson Mount Hope School

First Snowfall Brings Pure Joy to School Children

Morning rain gave way to hail and the first snow as students streamed from the building at noon. The scene sparked a chorus of laughter and shouted delight, reflecting how simple freedoms and affectionate homes shape a child’s happiness.

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