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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1929

Page

7

Graves to broadcast New Year's Eve address over radio

Montgomery Ala Dec 27 P Governor Bibb Graves will deliver a statewide radio address on New Year’s Eve aiming to reach a broad audience. The report will cover industrial, commercial, governmental, and state conditions and will be shaped by state officials and civic groups.

Montgomery Ala Bibb Graves Seecht Wapi Alabama A Commissioners Association Alabama League of Municies Mater Eee Herbert Hooven Indus Na Company South Alabama United States Birmingham

Man Claims He Was Rolled Seeks Warrant From Clerk

An elderly Black man told officers this morning at City Clerk E W Collier s office that he had been rolled and wished to swear out a warrant for the roller s arrest He said he had been rolled for his watch and was advised to pursue the county court.

E. W. Collier Saveeres

City Council to Debate Proposed Ordinance Introduction

Alderman Roy Billings submits a fire water and light committee backed ordinance for council discussion. The measure, read at the last meeting, is set to be taken up for consideration by the city council.

Raver Algeria Bebel Roy Billings Fire, Water and Light

Sunday Services Cancelled by Fifth Sunday Meeting

Lebanon church near Falkville announced that Rev. G. C. Morris cancelled services at the Austinville church this Sunday due to the Fifth Sunday meeting.

Lebanon Church Falkville G. C. Morris Austinville

New Year Sermon Planned For Sunday

A New Year sermon will be delivered Sunday morning at the regular hour by Rev. J. D. Wallace pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. The public is cordial invited to hear him.

J. D. Wallace First Presbyterian Church

Workmen Clearing Building Sites After Fire Destruction

Workmen today were busy cleaning debris at the site of the Buttrey department store destroyed by fire. Frank Cook owner of Sterchi Brothers Store damaged in the blaze has awarded a reconstruction contract, and Mr. Buttrey plans to rebuild soon.

Big Buttrey Frank Cook Sterchi Brothers Buttrey

Lay Reading at St John's Episcopal Church

In the pastor's absence Peter M. Dennis will conduct lay reading at 11 o'clock Sunday morning service at St. John's Episcopal Church.

Peter M. Dennis St. John's Episcopal Church

Mrs Lewis C Johnson Visits Nashville Weekend

Mrs Lewis C Johnson and her child plan a weekend visit to Nashville Tennessee to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs B G Wright. The notice asks readers to keep homes bright and attractive for good neighborly example.

Nashville Lewis C. Johnson B. G. Wright Tenn

Decatur Woman Called to Nashville by Death of Friend

Mrs. J. R. Johnson of Decatur route four was summoned to Nashville due to the death of Mrs. Mary Harding. She will return Saturday.

J. R. Johnson Decatur Route Four Nashville Mary Harding

Hunters Warned Over Boat Shooting May Violate Federal Law

Marvin Whatley state game warden warns duck hunters not to shoot from motor boats. Violations are to be prosecuted in federal court. The new year's business outlook is described as substantially hopeful.

Birmingham Ala Marvin Whatley

Radio listings and program guide for January 27

Central and regional clear channel stations publish a detailed hourly schedule of programs. Listings include WJZ WEAF WGN WLS WMAQ and others with times, show titles, and affiliated stations across Chicago, New York, and Midwestern cities.

Associated Press WJZ New York NBC Chain KDKA KYW WHAS WSM WSB WMC WLW WJR Wren Keith McLeod KFAB KWK Famous Loves KWE Wren Wiod WIBO Jones and Hare KPRC WOAI WAPI WSMB WIOD WFAA WEBC WMC SB WSM Wey KWOO WBAP WKY WTMJ Shimber Amos 'Ha Andy WMAQ KSTP WDAF Central Clear Channel Chicago WEAF WENR Mike & Herman WGN WLIB WLS Chicacoee Angelus Orchestra KABC Dan Sylvia Amos Andy Cincinnati Dr. Wisco Limi Burnt Corkers Dante WOC Davenport Willie & Lillie KVOO Tulsa Atlanta Birmingham Auburn University of Alabama KRLD Dallas WABC Fort Worth

River levels drop as weather updates issued

The Tennessee river fell today while a gauge read seven feet. The weather bureau reported a maximum temperature of 58 and a minimum of 32 for the 24-hour period ending at seven o'clock.

Tennessee the Weather Bureau Today

Mrs Collier and Sara Ruth Visit Birmingham

Mrs M. B. Collier and her daughter Sara Ruth are spending Friday as guests of friends and relatives in Birmingham.

Birmingham M. B. Collier Sara Ruth

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