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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1929
Page
7
Community notes describe visits by the Kirkpatrick and Crow families, weddings in Decatur, and students returning home for Christmas. Attendees include Luther Kirkpatrick of Birmingham, Mr. and Mrs. Garnett, Holladay, Counts families, and many others from Florence, Huntsville, and vicinity.
Bob Counts and D Counts from Birmingham motor to Mt. Hope to spend holidays with their parents Mr and Mrs J A Counts before driving back Wednesday afternoon.
The 1929 political year is called an off year while 1930 promises nationwide attention. Alabama’s state executive committee barred from the August party primary anyone who did not support the last general election nominees, drawing comment from states across the union and setting the stage for ongoing publicity through the fall elections.
A Birmingham hostesses dinner on Christmas Day drew invited guests including Russell Shelton Hudson Thompson Rayburn Jackson and Misses Elsie Leigh Helen and Anita Counts. Floyd Martin and Bill Roberson returned to Birmingham after holiday visits. Leamon Elkins wed Maggie Martin on December 22 and Bob Jenkins married Miss Wallace of Moulton and a local high school teacher on December 21. Mrs. L A Wear of Decatur visits daughter Mrs. Lucy Smith for a few weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Howell from Little Rock Ark visit relatives in Austinvill e. Dewey Jones from Texas joins wife for a brief stay. Lee Praytor from Little Rock visits sister Mrs A Means. Huldah and Robert Roper from Sheffield visit relatives. Melvin Mitchell from Tennessee visits brother A L Mitchell. Maurie Sparkman and Clifford ee drive to Birmingham. Mr and Mrs Earl Bradley from Decatur visit Bradleys. Mr and Mrs P J Roper and children visit A G Roper in Decatur.
Grayson testified he had never been arrested before and identified companions Richard McNeese and Ben Orville or Seaville as residents of Indianapolis. The continuing Nashville coverage details the suspect’s differing accounts and connections to the alleged flight.
Esdale defends Klan activities while threatening enemies with physical harm. The proclamation praises United States Senator J. Thomas Heflin and Hugh Locke, both barred by the committee from the primary for pro Hoover stances last year.
Mr and Mrs G L Corbitt have returned home after spending Christmas holidays with friends and relatives in Abbeyville Alabama. The note urges readers to bring their best efforts to bear and watch the result in accomplishment.
Chicago reports 4-H clubs in Michigan and Wisconsin expanding forest projects. About 200 Michigan youths and 1,200 Wisconsin youths are enrolled, each tending an acre of trees for four to five years. Seedlings funded by Michigan’s agriculture college, rows of pine and spruce, with spruces cut for Christmas trees at five years. Wisconsin builds ranger camps and cabins, aiming to create community forests and future timber, recreation, and fuel sources.
Birmingham, December 28. Low grade cream and milk cost the dairy industry about 40 million dollars yearly. O E Reed, chief of the dairy bureau, says marketing of low quality milk products leads to inferior graded dairy goods and lower prices for farmers. Improvements in quality and rising consumption have been noted as the department conducts large scale experiments with 1,500 head of cattle.
The note highlights Decatur’s ongoing commerce with twenty three industries operating daily. It urges continued confidence and support for local merchants throughout the coming year.
A brief advisory encourages planting flowers around homes at the first suitable moment. The guidance emphasizes timely action to brighten exteriors and enhance curb appeal.
Gadsden Alabama December 28 Wiley Gordon of Gadsden announced he would seek candidacy for Congress. Representative Miles C Allgood has signaled intention to run for renomination.
Gadsden Alabama officials of Gulf States Steel Company announce approval of plans for a $2 500 000 sheet mill to be built in the city with other contracts expected to follow.
Collinsville farmers report higher cotton yields with scientific methods. W S Clayton produced 2,130 pounds of lint on three acres with $30 fertilizer, while S H Orwell logged 2,711 pounds on six acres with $70 fertilizer, per county farm bureau officials.
Millport Alabama December 28. Arrangements are completed in Pine Grove district for a special election on a three mill school tax January 11. A majority of Lamar county districts have approved the tax, the board of education announced.
Decatur officials report a quiet holiday period with no defendants charged with drunkenness or disorderly conduct before Mayor B L Moone. Police observe there was little drinking on the streets during the Christmas season and prior days.
Promoter urges investment in Decatur real estate with assurances of growing dividends over future years, aiming to attract backers with long term financial gains.
Local listings highlight strong activity in Decatur as readers scan want ads for opportunities. Shoppers and job seekers find a mix of sales, services, and employment notices signaling a buoyant start to the year.
Analysts expect steady growth in Decatur and the Tennessee Valley, with infrastructure upgrades and new industry investment shaping the regional economy. Projects include transportation improvements and mid to large scale commercial deploys anticipated to boost job creation and regional commerce.
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