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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1929
Page
2
Democrats debate Executive Committee action barring candidates from the recent presidential campaign. Some favor the bars as corrective. others argue for allowing the bolters to stay and be rebuked. Attorney General Charlie McCall’s opinion sought amid heated local political discussion.
Lawrence county schools closed Friday with programs held Thursday night in Mount Hope Town Creek and Moulton. A Kiddie Band led by Mary Smith and Lula Almon featured in the Moulton program. Teachers were paid and urged to collect checks before vacation as out of county teachers departed Saturday.
The 1929 American stage centered on Street Scene by Elmer Rice as the standout drama winning the Pulitzer. Journey's End by R. C. Sheriff offered an English wartime perspective, while June Moon by Ring Lardner and George Kaufman blended humor with sharp social critique. Other noted works included The Criminal Code and Dynamite by Eugene O Neill, plus musical shows like Sweet Adeline signaling growing screen influence on Broadway.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Prudie Barksdale wife of W T Barksdale a prominent farmer in the eastern county. Interment followed at Johnson cemetery. She came from an old Shoalford family and was 67. She is survived by her husband and several children.
A splendid crowd gathered Saturday evening to hear the Harmony Four quartet perform at Moulton Heights. The Stamps quartet delivered a polished program and pleased attendees.
In Bridgeport Connecticut Mrs Katherine King Fogarty of Fort Worth Texas seeks 500000 for breach of promise against Gene Tunney. Tunney and his attorney file for judgment on cross-complaint arguing the suit was to defame and extort money. The judge will hear the motion next Friday.
Mary Graham Bonner narrates the Little Black Clock claiming power to reverse or advance time for adventures. The clock explains weathering winter, the need to light outdoor clocks to melt ice, and clock care from specialized doctors before ushering the children to ride a flying horse-drawn sleigh toward tomorrow.
The Associated General Contractors report shows construction volume steady near 1928 levels through November 1929 with no clear rise yet in new contract awards. Bond issues totaling 118 million in October hint at revival, while financing for mortgages and bonds is expected to lift future activity after market shocks.
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