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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1929

Page

5

City Government Expenses and Surplus for Birmingham Year

Birmingham city government data shows a fiscal year cost of 7.42 million with 5.54 million in permanent improvements and total expenditures from trust funds of 13.14 million. It ended with a 247 788.41 surplus mainly for educational facilities. Salaries totaled 4.44 million with education payroll 2.30 million. fire 606 617.50. police 551 618.56. Unpaid street repairs 73 447.88. parks 52 944.74. library 93 911.12.

Birmingham Galaries Board of Education City Commission Library Board

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

Puzzle text lists numerous across clues mixing language and garbled words. Highlights include Christmas gifts, Father, birth of Christ, worm type, Greek letter, and saints abbreviations. Solutions and yesterday's puzzle reference implied but unclear due to OCR errors.

Christ

Shop with Decatur merchants in budding Tennessee valley

Decatur merchants invite shoppers to explore a growing agricultural hub in the Tennessee Valley. The prompt emphasizes local commerce, community ties, and regional progress as the town develops its market scene.

Snavely Invited To Reception

Birmingham Southern College president Dr. Guy E. Snavely has been invited to the White House reception honoring officers of the American Association of Colleges in Washington January 14 to 16. He is the second southern educator named to join the association. invitation came from George Akerson, the president's secretary and former student.

Birmingham Ala Guy E. Snavely Birmingham Southern College White House American Association of Colleges Washington Snavely American Association George Akerson

River Gauge Reads 82 Feet At Tennessee River

The Tennessee river was stationary today with a gauge reading of 82 feet. Officials monitor flood risk as levels hold steady along the riverfront.

Tennessee

No Precipitation Reported For 24 Hour Period

Weather bureau reported no precipitation during the 24 hour period ending at seven o'clock this morning.

Weather Bureau

Bankhead Road Boostes South Highway Link

The highway between Birmingham and Atlanta now gains support as a major link about 165 miles long, projecting a 40 mile shorter route. L. B. Liles of Anniston chairs a regional planning group advancing Ga 80 Souroct and military relevance in southern infrastructure.

Birmingham Atlanta National Highway Design L. B. Liles Anniston

Ten Debaters To Enter The Contest

Birmingham Southern College announces ten varsity debaters who will represent the school in contests against more than a dozen institutions during the spring forensic season. Dr J B Barthurst, education department director and debate supervisor, made the announcement.

Birmingham Ala Southern College J. BE. Barthurst Department of Education

Local leaders named for new association roles

The text identifies J. R. Hutchison of Douglasville as vice chairman and Charlie Warn of the Anniston chamber of commerce as secretary treasurer. John Turner of Oxford, a member of the state highway commission, is noted as available for project completion.

New Association J. R. Hutchison Douglasville, Ga Charlie Warn Anniston Chamber of Commerce John Turner Oxford State Highway Commissid

Home for Holidays with Mrs. A M Guyton

A short note notes a person visiting or staying with her mother Mrs A M Guyton during the holidays. The fragment hints at a family gathering or arrival for festive period.

A. M. Guyton

Back From School Guests Head Home for Holiday Season

Harvey Pride and Joe Broadus, students from Washington and Lee University, have returned for the holiday season. They will be guests for the next several days and plan to visit friends and relatives in the area.

Harvey Pride Joe Broadus Washington & Lee University

Student speakers named for event in multiple cities

The list of student speakers includes El bert Wallace from Roswell New Mexico W C Mise W G Henry Jr from Huntsville Joe Whitson from Birmingham and Cecil Robbins from Shannon Mississippi for the upcoming event.

Elbert Wallace Roswell N. M W. C. Mise W.G. Henry, Jr Huntsville Joe Whitson Birmingham Cecil Robbins Shannon Miss

No Fireworks Display Declared In Decatur Christmas Season

City of Decatur issues a ruling banning fireworks this Christmas season. Police say violations will be enforced and penalties may follow for any displays in the area.

Decatur

Prisoners Will Get Big Dinner This Holiday

Sheriff Davis announces a large holiday dinner for prisoners with all inmates included. The yearly gesture ensures no exceptions and emphasizes humane treatment during the season.

Davis Inz

Decatur’s Strengths Highlighted In Consistent Praise

Community leaders emphasize Decatur’s robust schools vibrant neighborhoods and resilient economy. Residents note steady growth strong local businesses active civic life and a reputation for hospitality and teamwork throughout the region.

Sure Way to Stop Night Coughs

Thoxine offers safe pleasant tasting relief for coughs and throat irritations. The product contains no harmful drugs and is marketed with a money back guarantee for faster relief, available in 35c 60c and 1.00 bottles from druggists.

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