Nominations Open for 1929 Kiwanis Civic Service Cup
The Kiwanis club invites nominations for the 1929 Civic Service Cup to honor outstanding unselfish service to Decatur. Nominations must be submitted by January 18 with a letter of support, to be considered by a committee including city officials and local clubs. The award will be presented January 26.
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Kiwanis
Decatur
Morgan County Bank
F. A. Bloodworth
Decatur City Council
Joseph A. Woods
Decatur Junior Chamber of
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Kiwanis Club
Decatur Daily
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Seven killed as bus is struck by train near Wooster
At 10 o clock a Pennsylvania train hit a Burbank high school basketball team bus in sleet on a crossing near Wooster Ohio. Seven youths aged 14 to 18 died and eight students were hospitalized. Bus driver Joseph Baker survived but with memory gaps.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Crossing
Here
Wilbur
Forest Grubb
Claude Rapp
Wayne Lehman
Emil Timiec
Eugene Talley
Willard Baker
Edith Repp
Lola Team
Joseph Baker
Wooster
Baker
Lentz
Pennsylvania
Gotes
Rotary committee meets at Valley Bank in Decatur
The Aims and Objects committee of the Decatur Rotary Club held a meeting last night at Tennessee Valley Bank to map the program for the next six months. Rev. Peter M. Dennis, club president, presided.
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Decatur Rotary Club
Tennessee Valley Bank
Peter M. Dennis
Cotton closing quotations from New Orleans and New York
Supplied by R F Cooney through Fenner and Beane, figures show New Orleans Cotton Mar futures with highs lows and closes for Jan Mar May and the spot prices in New Orleans and New York, including open, high, low, and close values and ranges.
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R. F. Cooney
Fenner and Beane
W. Orléans
New York
HUITSVILLE Police Probe After New Robbery Suspect Sighting
In Huitsville a fresh robbery search unfolds as investigators seek a suspect believed to have victimized a local Morgan. Officials urge residents to report tips and monitor updates from the scene.
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Huitsville
Robbery at Matthews Store Sparks Huntsville Car Pursuit
Thieves broke into John Matthews store on the Somerville pike Thursday night and fled with merchandise. Sheriff B. E. Davis chased leads to Huntsville after reports a stolen car containing clothing and wearing apparel was found there. Matthews to identify items. theory links car theft, Matthews robbery, and a Morgan county transfer. Investigations continue. county has seen multiple robberies of food clothing and cigars in recent weeks.
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John Matthews
Somerville Pike
Huntsville
B. E. Davis
Madison County
Davis
Matthews
Morgan County
Rev Grady Morris Resigns as Pastor in Austinville
The Rev Grady C Morris resigns as pastor of the Austinville Baptist church to resume studies at the Baptist Bible Institute in New Orleans La. His resignation is accepted with rare by the congregation. He will deliver a farewell sermon Sunday thanking the congregation Morgan County Baptist Association and local supporters.
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Grady C.morris
Austinville Baptist Church
Baptist Bible Institute
New Orleans
Mr. Morris
Austinville
Morgan County Baptist Association
Shopmen Plan First Membership Sale in Drive
Local shopmen in the Y movement plan to auction the first membership in the upcoming drive. Leaders say the initial eligibility is limited to L. and N. railroad employees, with outsiders facing a high bid to win Membership No. One.
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L.&n
Alabama Builds 115 New Schools In Year
Montgomery report shows Alabama spent 2,000,397 on building education facilities. Forty eight counties joined the program with 350,000 allotted. The year saw 115 new school buildings, costing 1,416,272, with 36 having six or more rooms and 49 with auditoriums. Three schools were one-room.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Division of
State Department of Education
Splendid Meeting of Junior Order Councils in Winona
A joint gathering of Junior Order United American Mechanics Councils with Winona Council last night proved a delightful fraternal event. Newly elected officers were installed and a social hour followed. Several short talks were given for the good of the order.
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Order United American Mechanics Councils
Winona Council
History Monday Afternoon Unveils 100 Years Of First Methodist
On Monday at 3 in the ladies parlor of the First Methodist church, the 100 years of church history by Dr. O B Cartwright will be unveiled. Mrs. L J Ramage leads the program with Dr R T Tyler giving the opening prayer and Rev George Boyd delivering a talk on Dr Cartwright life. Missionary society members are expected to attend.
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First Methodist Church
O. B. Cartwright
L. J. Ramage
R. T. Tyler
George Boyd Will Beliver
Cartwright
The
Missionary Society
Few Old Auto Tags Point to 1930 Purchases in Morgan County
Observation of highway traffic shows relatively few Morgan county owners have bought 1930 license tags. Many owners may not have purchased yet and are keeping cars in storage for the winter months.
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Morgan County
Morgan Democrats Discuss Action on Bolting Candidates
Morgan county Democrats today praised the action of Limestone county officials Friday. The Morgan county committee will decide whether to support upholding the state committee's ban on bolting candidates from the upcoming primary.
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Morgan—county
Eimestone County
Morgan County Committee
State Committee
Padgett Auditor of the Bank Named
Clyde Hendrix, president of the Tennessee Villey bank, announced W. L. Padgett as auditor of the bank replacing E. B. Garner, who moved to active charge of the Florence bank. Padgett, a veteran banker, has served in Florida Alabama banking departments and as liquidating agent for the Alabama banking department in Birmingham.
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Clyde Hendrix
Tennessee Villey Bank
Bank of
W. L
Alabama Banking Department
City and Bank and Trust Company
Birmingham
Fire torching Capitol wing fades to minor damage
A fire last night in the southwest wing of the Capitol left a small blackened spot on the dome side. Officials shifted focus from the blaze to its cause as damage stayed limited and records preservation concerns rose.
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Washington
Capitol
Capitol Hill
Local Realtor Joseph A. Woods Sighted in Moulton
Joseph A. Woods, a well known local realtor, was in Moulton on business yesterday.
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Joseph A. Woods
Moulton
Demand to remove bars from Alabama party primary
Alabama Democrats face a February 1 deadline on lifting a ban that bars candidates who opposed the 1928 Republican nominee from the 1930 party primary. Senator Heflin and Governor hopeful Locke urged the executive committee to rescind, arguing the ruling is undemocratic and could fuel a split.
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Birmingham
Ala
J. Thomas Heflin
Jed
Ben F. Ray
Heflin
Locke
Hugh A. Locke
Executive Committee
Alabama
Harding
Coolidge
Goidel Named Chairman of Decatur Rotary Crippled Children Committee
Henry Goidel has been named chairman of the crippled children's committee of the Decatur Rotary club, succeeding Owen Wise whose long Montgomery duties required relief from the post. The change was made by the club president as Wise requested.
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Henry Goidel
Decatur Rotary Club
Owen Wise
Montgomery
Mr. Wise
Visitors from Tanner Stop in Decatur Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Haygood of Route 1 Tanner were visitors in Decatur on Saturday.
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J. W. Haygood
Route 1
Tanner
Decatur
Two Die After Kerosene Fire At Randolph Home
In Anniston Alabama a kerosene can exploded at a Randolph residence injuring Wesker Key and his wife who were hospitalized. Their 11 year old son Elmos Key and the mother Emma Key, 75, died from burns. The blast occurred as the youth poured fuel on a fire in the fireplace. The house lies 11 miles from Wedowee.
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Anniston
Ala
Wesker Key
Randolph
Anniston Hospital
Key
Emma Key
Elmos
Wedowee
Baptist Meet Program Outlines Day of Church Talks
The program for the Baptist meeting includes a devotional by Rev. J. R. Culver at 10:00 a.m. and talks on Sunday school, church officers, and members at work for the Lord. Dr. J. O. Colley will address the group and a dinner on the grounds follows.
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J. R. Culver
I. W. Myers
J. D. Pickens
James Allen Smith
J. O. Colley
The
Baptist Orphans’ Home
Baptist
S. L. Heath
S. E. Gibson
J. E. Berkstresser
Brilliant Sun Inspires Farmer Optimism
Farmers welcomed bright sun as a crisp morning lifted spirits and suggested continued progress in coming days with favorable weather and prospects.
Flames Destroy Jackson Home In Morning Blaze
The home of Robert Jackson at Third Avenue was destroyed by a morning fire caused by a defective flue. Fire crews fought the blaze but could not save the Jackson residence.
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Robert Jackson
Third Avenue
Fire Intervenes at Vine Street Funeral Parlor
Fire crews rushed to Vine Street this morning. The blaze was quickly extinguished with little loss. Cause remains under investigation by authorities.
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Vine Street
Grass fire triggers noon fire alarm at Prospect Drive
A grass fire originating at 21 Prospect Drive this morning caused a fire alarm around noon. No damage was reported.
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Prospect Drive
Bankhead Files Candidacy for U.S. Senate
John H. Bankhead of Birmingham filed formal notice with the secretary of state to run for the United States senate in the upcoming Democratic primary next August. Bankhead is the son of a former U.S. senator. He seeks the office now open.
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Montgomery
Ala
John H. Bankhead
Birmingham
Secretary of State
United States Senate
Bankhead
United States
Roads Praised By Local Minister
Local minister Rev. Peter Dennis praised highways in Tennessee and Kentucky after a visit. He said the roads were nearly in good shape and commended the highway departments for their substantial maintenance work.
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Tennessee
Lucky
Peter Dennis
Kentucky
Usual Sunday Services Announced by Westside Presbyterian
All regular Sunday services will be held at the usual time tomorrow afternoon at Westside Presbyterian Church conducted by Reverend Ree pas tor. The public is invited to attend any or all services.
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Ree
Westside
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Culreath
Leonard
Commitee
Valley Bank
New New Orleans
Morgan
Grady Morris
Associated Press
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Hallock Rouse
Pacific Ocean
Santa Monica
Calif
Morgan Democrats
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the. V. Bank
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Florence
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Goidel
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Jackson
John
U. S. Senate
Eben
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