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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1930

Page

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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.

Kiwanis Decatur Morgan County Bank F. A. Bloodworth Decatur City Council Joseph A. Woods Decatur Junior Chamber of Com- 4 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ree Westside

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