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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1929
Page
2
The Young City Civic League reports monthly meetings and activities totaling close to four thousand dollars in expenditures for the year. Members note continued community engagement and ongoing programs funded by these finances.
The annual report of retiring president B C Shelton highlights a year of steady civic work by the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce. Treasurer W L Morris notes expenditures near 4000 dollars, satisfaction in meeting obligations, and a 250 dollar note payment for Decatur Building and Improvement stock. The narrative outlines monthly activities from January through July, including street marking, Goodyear liaison, bridge celebration, district basketball, industrial baseball, local fundraising, and the $1000 stock purchase for the Decatur Building and Improvement corporation.
Byrd learns Hillandale and Sunset Point Realty directors face fifty thousand dollars each, including Larry. She reels from tension as Pat and Chet push care, dining with the Kellys offers shelter, and a late night drive with Martin stirs old memories and a risky drink. Byrd seeks escape in dance and danger, drifting toward a deeper void.
The speaker credits each officer and supporter for prompt and thorough service, pledging continued effort toward year goals. He highlights Robert H. Jervis, Walter L. Morris, Charles W. Malone, J. G. Speake, C. W. Knight, S. A. Cortner, and W. G. Papenburg for standing with the organization and improving Decatur. He closes with thanks.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce reports a year of activity ending Jan 1 1929 with all current obligations paid. It supported the Building and Improvement Association, raised funds for Goodyear talks, and undertook membership reforms. It anticipates stadium and industrial board ventures and notes a $918 debt obligation and plans for a city curb market.
Radio guide listing January 9 programming across stations WEAF WGY WTAM WWJ WEN WTMJ KSD WOW WDAF KBAP KPRC WOAI WHAS WSM WMC WSB KOA KSTP WOC. 8:00 Troubadours program. 8:30 Olive Palmer and Revelers. 9:00 Chicago Grand Opera Marriage of Figaro. 9:30 Night Club Romances An Altercation.
The Riverside Hi Y club meets at the Y M C A Thursday evening at seven o clock.
Mr and Mrs Robert Eaton are sick with influenza at their home on Ferry Street. The brief notice notes their illness and residence, with no additional details on duration or care.
Barrett and Shelton express gratitude for cooperative spirit and loyal service to Decatur Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties, respectfully signing their names.
The Tennessee valley agricultural station near Belle Mina Limestone county near Decatur is expected to start by February first. Major buildings near completion and farmer housing is under construction with power lines installed. Officials say the site will serve farmers in the valley area and the experiment farm will operate soon.
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