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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1929

Page

2

Goodyear Mill Expansion Underway in Rockmart and Cedartown

Goodyear Mill operations expand with increased spindle capacity at Rockmart Cedartown and Cartersville plants. Henry Cullom of Tire and Rubber reports production up to 50 000 spindles at each site as part of a broader 1929 growth program including new tire factories and a large rubber reclaiming plant.

Sores Tire and Rubber Henry Cullom Tire Co Rockmart Cedartown Rubber Cartersville Gamil American Textile Cullom St. Hyacinthe Goodyear Gadsden Ala Akron U. S. Navy

Cooler Weather Follows Storm in City

A sharp electrical storm swept the city shortly after 6 am this morning. The resulting temperature drop was welcomed as officials hoped rain would cease with cooler conditions.

Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Judge Riggins

Marriage licenses issued at the office of Probate Judge M D Riggins to Charley Ester Ricks and Amy May Bobo and to Alonzo Henry Marlin and Minnie Mildred Green.

M. D. Riggins Charley Ester Ricks Amy May Bobo Alonzo Henry Marlin Minnie Mildred Green

Back At Post Mrs Odo Smith Returns to Duty

Mrs. Odo Smith, efficient secretary at the County Health office, resumes her post this morning after several days confined to home due to illness.

Odo Smith

Rosalie Confesses After Police Pressure In City Hall

In Philadelphia a young girl Rosalie, charged with murder, endures relentless questions from the murder squad after a newsroom storm of photographers and reporters. Aunt Bessie, city jail matron, offers kindness and urges truth as Rosalie faces a cell and overnight questioning.

Osalie Philadelphia City Hall Rosalie Tim Aunt Bessie Bessie Gsc Oe Lamb

Plans To Confer With Officials

Dr. A. J. Perolio will leave the latter part of the week for Mont to confer with state laboratory officials about the work for the coming year. The local laboratory has an excellent record during the past twelve months with a large increase in work.

A. J. Perolio Mont

Mrs Dora Turner Injured, Taken to Decatur Home

Mrs Dora Turner fell and severely wrenched her knee and has been taken to Decatur for medical care. She was moved to the home of her daughter Mrs Jodie Verner.

MT. Home Lawrence County Dora Turner Decatur

Morgan County Baptist Assembly Holds December 29 Meeting

The fifth Sunday meeting of the Morgan County Baptist Association will be at Lebanon Church on December 29. The program includes devotions, talks on World Peace, the dead between death and resurrection, repentance and regeneration, religious literature, and a question box on church finances with focus on fundraising methods. All are invited to attend.

Morgan County Baptist Association Lebanon Church E. Berry Frank Smith Sam Heath Heb J. A. Hendrix E. Roan Grady ©. Morris James Allen’ Smith

Bee Line Highway Between Birmingham and Decatur Conditions Good

The unpaved segment of the Bee Line highway between Birmingham and Decatur remains in good condition. Traffic can use the main Bee Line without detours, and the road has been given an asphalt covering.

Birmingham Decatur

Mayor Pro Tempore Billings Presides At Court Session

Roy Billings acted as mayor pro tempore and presided over a brief municipal court session this morning while Mayor B L Malone was absent.

Billings Roy Billings B. L. Malone

Attendance Lifts in County Schools Surprising Rails

School authorities report gratifying attendance across county schools. Miss Clara Kelly notes buses cannot reach some sites but several schools show attendance beyond expectations.

Clara Kelly

Attorney A. Lynne Returns from Montgomery

Local attorney A. Lynne, who introduced a resolution barring Democratic balloters from running in the upcoming primaries, has returned from Montgomery.

A. Lynne Rogomery

Child of Edward Lowery Improves After Burns

The severely burned child, Friday, of Edward Lowery, is reported improving after the accident.

Edward Lowery

Know Your Railroad System of the Southern

The Southern Railway System employs 60,900 people and has a $90,000,000 annual payroll. It operates 8,300 miles of main line track with 1,300 miles of double track and 9,300 miles of yard and side track. It owns 2,250 locomotives and 78,000 freight cars, with $800,000,000 invested in tracks yards shops buildings locomotives and cars. The system serves 2,900 communities in twelve states and the District of Columbia with a population of 40,000,000, moves 20,099 loaded freight cars daily, runs passenger trains daily, and pays $4,000,000 per year in taxes to schools through state county and city governments.

Southern Railway System South Southern News Bulletin the Southern Southern Railway Columbia

Roads Fearful Between Anniston and Gadsden Under Construction

It was learned that the roadway between Anniston Alabama and Gadsden Alabama is under construction and detours along that road are impassable in wet weather.

Anniston Ala Gedsden

Elevator Man and Girl Exchange Odd Holiday Message

A brief vignette features an Elevator Man addressing a girl as daughter and a girl rejecting the term. The man responds with a formal request to Santa for a handsome dignified young man, creating a quirky holiday dialogue.

Santa

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