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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1929

Page

7

Noteworthy Plant Life Advances Highlight Bureau Report

Birmingham report outlines yearly gains in crop breeding and new crops rubber trees in Florida reach 15 feet pastures yield profits 7.82 per steer with one acre pasture sufficing. A spray for bacterial spot on peaches shows promise and fruit protection from freezing draws attention from the U S Department of Agriculture bureau director.

Birmingham Ala Taylor U. S. Department Florida Para Brazil New Guiana Gainsville Pla

Kiwanis Club to Install Officers Thursday Evening

The Decatur Kiwanis Club will install its newly chosen officers for the coming year at the next regular meeting on Thursday at 6 30 PM. The event will be held at the Y M C A and all members are urged to attend.

Decatur Kiwanis Te Club Y. M

Decatur Churches Praised for Christmas Music Glow

Mrs H Z Kinney a Decatur musician visiting Birmingham praises local churches for their Christmas music with many programs held on Sunday Christmas Day and ahead of Christmas Eve services.

Decatur H. Z. Kinney Birmingham

Back To Hartselle For Holiday Season

William H H Winsett of Middletown Ohio visits his mother Mrs Addie Winsett in Hartselle and will remain in North Alabama through the holiday season.

Hartselle William HH. Winsett Middletown Ohio Addie Winsett Mr. Winsett North Alabama

Dr Scott McGlathery Dies After Sudden Illness

Residents of this county learned with regret that Dr. Scott McGlathery longtime county resident and Birmingham doctor for 30 years died suddenly after a one day illness. He was native to the East Falkville area and leaves several relatives in the county.

Scott McGlathery McGlathery Birmingham East Falkville

Hayden’s Arizona roots shape Senate image on education tale

A Washington bystander recounts Senator Carl Hayden’s early years in Arizona and his campus fashion contrast at Stanford. Rep. Louis Cramton invoked Hayden’s shift from “blanket” wear to college clothes during a debate on Indians and education, illustrating cultural perception and personal adaptation.

Herbert Plummer Washington Carl Hayden Arizona Maricopa Louis Cramton Cramton Senate Hayden Stanford University

Stanford Fashion Clash Recounts College President Defection

Class President recalls leaving Stanford in a suit of homespun and a dated hat, rejecting Louie’s claim of sombrero and chaps. He explains seeking a modern, collegiate wardrobe after realizing dress signals status at school and writes to his mother for funds to buy new clothes.

Stanford Louie University

Three Day State Lab Holiday Closure

A three day holiday closes the state laboratory from this morning through Thursday. The office will reopen on regular schedule Friday morning.

State Laboratory

City Employees Receive December Pay Checks

Christmas pay for December was distributed among city employees. Most accepted, but some left their checks with City Clerk E. W. Collier until January 1st, saying February first payday was too far.

E. W. Collier

Four Pay Fines In Police Court

The police court docket was light for the season with Mayor B. L. Malone hearing four offenders. Three faced drunkenness charges and one was cited for violating the prohibition law.

B. L. Malone

Community House Tree Delightful Christmas Party

The Community House of the Connecticut Mills hosted a bright Christmas tree event Monday night. Gifts were distributed to attendees and children enjoyed the appearance of Santa Claus who led the festivities.

Connecticut Mills Santa Claus

Discarding Unconventional Clothes for Conventional Dress

The speaker recalls realizing their attire was a novelty worn by others and chose the sensible path to discard those garments and adopt more conventional clothing. This small moment highlights a shift toward societal norms and practical self-presentation.

Stolen jewelry held as Christmas lot by Athens police

Athens police chief O P Flynt reports a large cache of jewelry found last week on Neal Butsy a self confessed burglar remains unclaimed. The loot is kept by the department as potential Christmas presents for wayward finds.

Athens Ala O. P. Flynt Neal Butsy Harteelle

Thanks Santa Promptness Snow Delights Readers

A Daily editor receives a letter of thanks from Hazel Flack of Hartselle Alabama addressed to Santa Claus. She thanks him for a Christmas present and notes the family enjoys playing in the snow while waiting for his sleigh.

Santa Claus the Daily Santa Hazel Flack Hartselle Ala

Marriage Licenses Granted

Marriage licenses issued by Probate Judge M. D. Wiggins to Daniel Logan Hurst and Vera Wright, and to Jesse James Stubblefield and Elsie Lee Hodges.

M. D. Wiggins Daniel Logan Hurst Vera Wright Jesse James Stubblefield Elsie Lee Hodges

Broadway Scandals at the Princess on Christmas Day

The Columbia all talking musical comedy Broadway Scandals opens at the Princess theatre. Ted Howard and Mary, a chorus girl, navigate love and career as the show goes broke and the pair drift to New York where love and ambition collide with Valeska and a lively chorus of fifty.

Columbia Princess Theatre Hoofer Mary Ted New York Valeska Jack Egan Sally Dream Dave Dryer Sidney Claire Dryer Broadway Acnanla

Here for Holidays Richard Goode Visits Greensboro Family

Richard Goode of Greensboro North Carolina is in town to spend the holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J O Goode.

Richard Goode Greensboro N. C J. O. Goode

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