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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1930

Page

10

Estimates show 1930 U S building needs near nine billion

The Copper and Brass Research Association in its annual survey predicts total U S building requirements for 1930 will approach nine billion dollars. The report notes 1929 activity fell below recent averages but cites population growth shifts and better materials as factors likely to lift construction, with public works and finance stabilizing the sector.

United States Copper 4 Brass Research Association Association Belf Altereo Texas Montana Wyoming Idaho Colorado New Mexico Utah Arizona Nevada Washington Oregon California

Flavor Zone Oven Lets Meals Cook Themselves

An advertisement describes Westinghouse Flavor Zone Oven producing old style baked results automatically. Place the whole meal in the cold oven, set the clock and thermostat, and the oven heats and times itself. No need for the cook to stay in the kitchen until serving.

Westinghouse

Episcopal Diocese Council Meets in Birmingham

The 99th annual council of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Alabama convenes January 22 and 23 at the Church of The Advent in Birmingham. Bishop William G. McDowell presides. every parish and mission may send lay delegates with voting power. clergy and laity decide questions together or separately.

Episcopal Church Diocese of Alabama Church of the Advent Birmingham William G. McDowell

Riverside class drives book drive for high school library

Riverside High School seniors have organized a library building drive instead of a traditional annual. The student body is split into two teams the Reds led by Evelyn Giles and the Whites led by Katherine O Brien. Over 100 books have already been donated this week with more expected as the contest continues.

Riverside High School Southern Association of Secondary Schools Evelyn Giles Katherine O'Brien Friends Riverside

Meeting Postponed by St Andrew Chapter

The bi monthly meeting of the Junior Chapter of the Brotherhood of St Andrew of St John s Episcopal Church is postponed from January 8 to January 15 at 6 p m in the Guild Hall.

The Brotherhood of St. Andrew St. John’s Episcopal Church Guild

Real values are contained in the advertising columns

Advertising columns list prices items and notices for sale services and classifieds printed in the issue.

Walk on the Left Side of the Highway

A brief safety note advising pedestrians to walk on the left side of the highway facing oncoming traffic to improve visibility. It emphasizes staying near the edge and using caution in low light conditions.

Officers Elected by Ladies Guild of St. John's

The Ladies' Guild of St. John's Episcopal church held its annual meeting in Guild Hall with Rev. Peter M. Dennis presiding. Officers for 1930 were elected: Hodson president Kendall, Carpenter and Mattocks vice presidents Hobart secretary Tidwell treasurer.

Ladies’ Guild of St. John’s Episcopal Church Guild Hall Peter M. Dennis Louis A. Hobart Atlee H. Hoff St. John’s Guild J. W. Sandlin Thomas Hodson Harry Carpenter James L. Kendall T. H. Mattocks F. F. Tidwell

New Pastor of Church Arrives

Rev. E. T. Tonn, formerly of Foley Alabama, arrives with his family to assume the pastorate of St. Paul's Lutheran church. He is a Concordia Theological Seminary graduate and brings strong recommendations. The congregation expects continued progress under his leadership.

E. T. Tonn Foley Ala St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Tonn Concordia Theological Seminary St. Louis St. Paul’s St. Paul's

Complete Sanitary Program Nears Completion in Austinville

The sanitation program launched by the county health department last fall nears completion in Austinville. Sanitary toilets have been installed at scores of homes with about $3,000 spent to improve conditions.

Austinville County Health Department

Regular Meeting Of Y P S L At St Johns Episcopal

The Y P S L of St John s Episcopal Church met in Guild Hall Sunday at 6 pm with president Mildred Sewell presiding. Gilbert Sewell led the opening service. Dorothy Whaley read minutes. The rector spoke on the new prayer book s origin and a refreshments duty followed. Next Sunday s group will be led by Atlee Holl.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Guild Hall Mildred Sewell Gilbert Sewell Dorothy Whaley Sewell Agnes Elliott Thomas Hodson Herman Whaley Atlee Holl

Thirty Six Held Awaiting Trial In County Jail

The county jail is crowded with prisoners awaiting trial. Thirty six inmates are held, including two women and six black detainees, among them.

Statement on L and N Y M C A Bible class aims to reach unchurched

J R Johnson, chair of the sick and relief committees, says the Louisville and Nashville Y M C A Bible class seeks to bridge church and unchurched and to spark church questions. J D Garren leads as president and Rev E N Hart teaches at Decatur on Alabama's largest river.

J. R. Johnson Louisville Nashville Y.M. C

Aspironal claim to conquer colds and rapid relief

An advertisement promotes Aspironal as a secret formula to instantly relieve cold symptoms and reduce fever. It markets Aspironal as a liquid remedy absorbed quickly, with mild laxative action and no quinine, priced at 60 cents with a money back guarantee.

Asptronal

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