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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1929

Page

7

Warning Issued Over Suspect Check Forger by Huntsville Agency

A notice from J A Hackworth Detective Agency Huntsville warns of a 45 year old man about 5 11 red complexioned neat dresser who has passed bad checks across several North Alabama counties and at least one Tennessee location. He is said to target stores during holidays and buy car license tags with counterfeit checks. Citizens are urged to report sightings to the agency immediately.

J. A. Hackworth Detective Agency Huntsville North Alabama Tennessee

Hocking Lectures At Riverside On Tuesday Evening

Dr. S J Hocking extension worker of the University of Alabama continues his lecture series Tuesday at seven o clock in the Riverside high school auditorium. An eight o clock Yale film titled The Gateway to the West will follow. Shop with Decatur merchants.

S. J. Hocking University of Alabama Riverside High School

Crossword puzzle clues jumble with scattered letters and numbers

A fragmented OCR crossword section lists across and down clues with partial words and stray numbers. The garbled items reference cereal, pronouns, states, metals, animals, and misc terms, showing unclear grid positions and incomplete phrases across multiple lines.

Calf Believed to Be Rabies Victim in Somerville

W A Reynolds of Somerville brings calf head to the state laboratory to test for hydrophobia after the animal died Saturday night. The calf showed excessive salivation and refused food before death. A dog from the same farm also died recently with abnormal behavior, raising rabies concerns.

Somerville Route No. 3

Temperature readings for today show 70 high and 51 low

The weather bureau reports a 24 hour period ending at seven found a maximum of 70 degrees and a minimum of 51 degrees.

Weather Bureau Today

Plant Flowers At Your Home To Beautify Surroundings

Encourages readers to plant flowers around their residence to enhance curb appeal and create a welcoming, attractive environment comparable to neighbors’ homes.

Mrs Henry H Rogers Named in $750000 Divorce Suit

Edward E Kern former secretary to Mrs Henry H Rogers accuses a conspiracy to secure the Standard Oil magnate's divorce from his first wife. The suit seeks $750,000 and ties Rogers to a scheme involving a photo credited to Associated Press.

Associated Press Henry H. Rogers Standard Oil Edward E. Kern Rogers

Visitors Visit Jasper Family As Mrs Thomas Is Hospitalized

Henry Hartum and Mr and Mrs Leon Robinson called on Mr and Mrs Kenneth E Thomas in Jasper yesterday. Mrs Thomas was taken to St Vincent's Hospital Birmingham for treatment. early recovery expected. County health inspector L Parham is on a two week vacation.

Jasper Henry Hartum Leon Robinson Kenneth E. Thomas Terday Thomas St. Vincent's Hospital Birmingham Co. L. Parham

Foot Is Injured Playing Football

William Moon Mullins an employee of Able Brothers Plumbing is recovering from a wrenched foot suffered during a football game. The incident occurred while he was playing, and he is expected to recover with time and care.

William “Moon” Mullins Able Brothers Plumbing Company

Nant Fee’s Den Confinement Mentioned in Text

The fragment notes confinement or restriction related to a Nant fee’s den. The snippet lacks clear context, making specifics about person, place, or event uncertain.

Siver Stationary on Tennessee River Gauge Reading

The Tennessee River was stationary today with the gauge reading at six feet, indicating no change in water level. Local officials noted the minimal movement and advised monitoring for potential shifts.

Tennessee

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