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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1929
Page
1
NOME Alaska December 24 AP three more men added to list of fliers missing in frozen Siberia area across the Bering Strait. Aviation search for Carl Ben and Phil Graham expanded as fuel and radio supply constraints hinder long flights.
Unidentified parties vandalized the automobile of Rev. Mitchell J. Shultz near the Flint Creek bridge on the Bee Line highway. The thief broke a window, took many Christmas packages, and some were recovered along a snow trail. Police officers are investigating and expect an arrest soon.
Officials of the Hercules Pew company announce a move of the head office to Birmingham Alabama for the sales division. The new southeastern headquarters will serve Alabama Tennessee Louisiana and surrounding states.
A fragmentary notice notes Christmas greetings by telephone in Liverpool. Fred Wilcox, a well known local cotton broker, and his family were involved in testing a perfect connection between a local caller and the family within Liverpool city limits.
The sermon reflects on Christmas as the birth of Christ bringing brotherhood and gentleness to a world ruled by force. It praises meekness mercy purity and forgiveness while noting how Christ exalted kindlier virtues over naked power. The preacher links Bethlehem birth to a century of peace and unity.
A. L. Saunders leaves the local plant to join the American Telephone and Telegraph Company in Birmingham as he moves to the service supervision department. He will be succeeded by A. J. Houser from the Decatur offices, effective January 1.
The Pastors Union has named its new officers including the Reverend E. Arvidson as secretary-treasurer. Details on other officers and church affiliations were listed in the organizational notice.
Tonight will be mostly clear with mild temperatures and light winds. Wednesday brings a fair sky and warmer conditions, with daytime temperatures rising noticeably.
After a spell of bitter cold that left a death list of a dozen names, rising temperatures began erasing snow across the South. Ice coatings linger in some areas while communications slow. damage from ice reaches about 500 000 dollars, mainly in North Louisiana and South Georgia, with Southern Bell reporting heavy wire losses.
Morgan county is pleased with Charlie McCall for upholding primary promises. The article notes the action was well received and lasting in memory to the democratic base.
Christmas services marked by sermons across De Kalb area churches. St John’s Episcopal plans an 11 30 pm Christmas sermon by Rev Peter M Dennis with 9 30 am Wednesday service. Southside Baptist collected 1 cent for Troy orphanage as Rev J D Pickens spoke on The Day of Days. First Methodist to host a White Christmas Program at 7 30 pm Sunday with offerings for orphans.
The article notes a general holiday observance with banks closed and no market reports. Big dinners at home with many turkeys. Christmas atmosphere and liberal patronage of gift shops. The piece highlights a hopeful, generous season as the year ends.
In Chicago on December 24 Fred Burke was spotted by the press as a participant in the Moran gang saga. The report links him to the Valentine’s Day massacre and the wider gangland violence surrounding the Moran group.
Readable fragments recount the nativity story from Luke with Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem, the census under Caesar Augustus, the manger scene, shepherds, angels praising God, and the birth of Jesus the Savior. The passage reflects traditional Christmas gospel language and emphasizes peace and goodwill.
Local Christmas appeal lists dozens of Decatur and nearby residents sending letters to Santa. Names include Douglas Rogers, MarVeline Lée, Edwin Little, Irene Little, Eugenia Little, Nadine Womack, Carl Edwards, Eileen Dooley, Jerry Dean Jr, Estelle Hensley, Floyd Stroup, Loyal Norris, Margaret Collum, Lucile Smith, Bessie Luker, Shields Tapscott, Elbert Morris, Arnold Thompson, Janie Eubanks, Earline Black, Elgan Black, Alma White, Louise Cheatham, Hubert Cheatham, Hursie Lovell, Irene Gibson, Hollis Cobb, Dolores Cobb, and others from Decatur and surrounding towns.
Upwards of 200 gifts were exchanged among employees of the Schwarzenbach-Huber silk plants Monday as the day and night crews held Christmas trees for E. R. Wright. The day crew gave a stick pin and the night crew a silver service. Wright thanked the workers and spoke on goodwill as a key to efficiency and leadership.
Christmas trees and decorations brighten Decatur as residents embrace the season. Homes are festively adorned and the town buzzes with holiday spirit as decorations draw praise from neighbors and visitors alike.
Mr Greenleaf, holiday guest of relatives in Canada, plans to return about the first of the year to Decatur shortly after.
Mills will close Monday night for repairs, the first in five years, with work continuing through the holiday to complete building and machinery repairs by January 6.
Markets observe Christmas Day with closures for both stock and commodity exchanges. Trading resumes with normal hours on the following business day. Officials note reduced activity as investors celebrate the holiday season, and price quotes reflect a lightened session across major exchanges in New York and New Orleans.
Fragmentary note references a Christmas time event or stock, mentions a night prior with a monetary amount, but details are unreadable and uncertain. No clear names, places, or dates are discernible.
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