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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1930
Page
8
A man drives a red car at high speed through Chicago streets, ignoring traffic laws. Police pursue as he speeds up to 86 mph, blow horn, and evade officers until finally stopped. He is charged with car theft impersonation and related offenses.
Local business owners express concern over a proposed gasoline and oil tax hike in Decatur set for January 1, 1931. Officials say the move would raise revenue, but critics warn it could drive trade away and harm the city’s economy.
A ship last night marked the official installation of officers for the ensuing year. Bailey was chosen to lead and will oversee committees for 1931. White of the Tennessee bank has just stepped down after a year of demanding duties.
E Oliver, former Decatur resident and prominent West Penn business man, died suddenly in Florida while talking with friends. He is survived by his wife and three children. Funeral services set for Sunday in West Palm Beach at four PM. He was brother in law of Mrs J T Jones of Decatur. Mrs Ones left Decatur today for Florida to attend.
The Jones family held a Christmas feast at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Jones on Falkville route 2. Their nine children plus four daughters in law and two sons in law joined about 26 grandchildren for a yuletide dinner. Mr. Jones, 75, continues to tend his own melons stored for the occasion while his lifelong residence remains unchanged.
The Toronto Normal and Model School boys toured Decatur en route from the Gulf to Memphis, hosted by Rev. Peter M. Dennis and others at Wilder Place. The group extended their stay from planned brief lunch to a three hour visit after welcoming reception and thanks for Decatur hospitality.
Champaign Dec 27 1931 The Erie University athletic building program includes a $325,000 ice skating rink and an $40,000 18 hole golf course. Both projects will be financed from football receipts.
Florida prepares for a bustling winter tourist season with expanded housing in Miami and nearby resorts. A municipal visitor board will aid arrivals, hotels and apartments report 25 percent more openings, and entertainment facilities, horse and greyhound racing, golf courses, and night spots are geared for a record crowd.
The Central Methodist Church led by Pastor Arthur H Nabors lists Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m with topics on Reconstruction and The Value of Seeking. Other denominations share times for Sunday school worship and midweek prayer meetings.
The Church of God Moore invites attendance on the last Sunday of the year. Pastor J. C. Conley, superintendent, leads morning worship at the usual hour with Philippians 4 7 as text. A Young People's meeting is at 6 p.m. followed by general services at 7 p.m.
The fragment indicates a First Christian church in Moulton St. W 8 Sanford with 9:45 a.m. Bible school and 11 a.m. morning worship titled Our Lord's of His Church. The note mentions The Old Man and the and shows incomplete scripture or sermon cues.
Oak at Lafayette church bulletin lists J. E. Barkstresser as pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by W M Bailey. morning worship at 11 a m. B Y P U at 6 p m directed by Miss Mad eline Dix. evening service at 7 p m featuring Special Student Night. Wednesday midweek service at p m.
Bible class at 10 a.m. with preaching by an elder at 11 a.m. People’s classes at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Evening Bible study on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Rev. J. D. Wallace leads Sunday at First Presbyterian with 9 30 a m Sunday school 11 a m morning worship and 6 p m Christian Endeavor program.
Willoughby Presbyterian on Ninth Street South invites all ages to Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. A Young People's meeting follows at 6:00 p.m. All Sunday school members are urged to attend.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m for all ages. Young peoples meeting at 6 p m. Evening service at 7 p m. Sermon by Rev E N Hart of Westminster on The Great Reformer the Man Who Brought in 36 Years of Prosperity. The church with the warm welcome.
The Sixteenth Avenue church announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m with C L Buck as superintendent. B Y P M E at 5 45 p m led by C L Buck. Preaching at 7 p m. Deacon meeting Wednesday 7 p m. Church business meeting Friday 7 p m.
M. V. Stedham and Senior B Y P U meet at 7 00 pm for evening worship. An announcement previews the young peoples social event for the coming week during the Sunday screen.
S V Blythe pastor delivers Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 45 morning service at 11 Epworth Leagues at 6 30 and evening service at 7 15 All are welcome to the home like church.
Central Baptist James Allen Smith, Pastor. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Bring and remain with the entire family. 10:45 a.m. a special Palestine message for College boys and girls and the whole membership. 6 p.m. B. P. U. 7 p.m. Old Things and Now. Pastor to preach at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer and service. All invited to every service year round.
The Rev. E T Town presides at St Pauls Lutheran at Sherman Street and 4th Avenue with Sunday school at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. divine worship. Teachers' Training Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. New Year’s Day service at 7:30 p.m. Communion 7 to 7:30 p.m. All invited.
The notice lists Sunday school at 9 45 with Guy Jones as superintendent and an 11 o clock sermon by Pastor M M Newton. Evening worship at 6 followed by the Senior Hi and Junior leagues. Wednesday prayer service at 7. Invites all to honor the Lord and attend services.
An estimated 70 percent of manufactured gas sold in the United States is used in homes. More gifts for less money in the classified columns.
The Entra Nous Literary Society presented Paying the Fiddler on December 18 with a large attendance and unusually high profits. Huntsville visitors included Mrs. J. B. Bronaugh and Mrs. James Bronaugh. Numerous hometowns noted holiday plans and local activities across Huntsville, Decatur, and surrounding areas.
There were no further developments today in the cotton gin fire at Woodland, stated by Deputy Sheriff W. T. Willoughby after spending part of Friday investigating the scene. The inquiry remains open with no additional leads or conclusions reported.
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