Bonanza Chorus Reorganizes After Dinner Meeting
The Bonanza chorus plans reorganizing for the year after a chicken dinner at Mason's cafe on Moulton street. J H Mozeley is re elected director C E Lowery assistant director A L Moye business manager Miss Sarah English pianist. Roy Roberts, former member, attended as guest.
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Bonanza Chorus
Mason’s Cafe
Moulton Street
J. H. Mozeley
C. E. Lowery
A. L. Moye
Sarah English
Roy Odom
E. W. Yaxon
J. D. Ligon
R. C. Halbrooks
Bev Howell
John Peek
Guy Jones
W. J. Riley
George Evans
Mr. Cole
Roy Roberts
Dix Receives Thanks at Kiwanis Club Meeting
T M Dix retiring president of Decatur Kiwanis thanked members for their efforts during a successful administration. He gave a brief heart felt talk that was deeply appreciated by the club. H R Davis, another past president, presented Dix with the insignia of the past president.
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T. M. Dix
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Dix
H.R. Davis
Decatur Club
Legion Morgan County Post to Meet Tonight at 7:30
The executive committee of the Morgan County Post of the American Legion will meet tonight at 7:30 in the post office in J. A. Woods's office. All members are urged to attend.
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Morgan County
the American Legion
J. A. Woods
Liles Addresses Decatur Kiwanis on Education
J. L. Liles farm agent of Jefferson County spoke to the Decatur Kiwanis Club on Thursday evening on Kiwanis Education. He has previously appeared at Kiwanis meetings, delivering instructive appeals.
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J. L. Liles
Jefferson County
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Liles
Kiwanis Club
Pleasing Duet Sung Before Civic Unit
Mesdames Henry Klein and H O Troup pleased Decatur Kiwanis club members and guests last evening with two well chosen vocal numbers sung in duet. Their rendition of popular tunes was particularly well received as the ladies are among the city’s finest musicians.
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Mesdames
Henry Klein
H. O. Troup
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Pastor to Host Dinner for Church Board
Rev. W. M. Newton of the Ninth Street Methodist church will entertain the board of stewards at dinner on the evening of January 31.
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W. M. Newton
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Ex-Manufacturer's Throat Is Slashed
Charles R. Williamson, retired shoe maker and Cumberland university trustee, was found at his Lebanon home with his throat partially severed by a razor. The weapon lay nearby as he was taken to a local hospital in serious condition after returning from a recent trip to Europe. He owned substantial farming and dairy properties and bred thoroughbred cattle.
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Lebanon
Tenn
Charles R. Williamson
Cumberland University
Williamson
Europe
Athens Bank Pays Large Dividend
The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Athens reported a 42 percent return on capital stock for the past year at its annual stockholders meeting. The bank plans alterations to expand space for staff and customers. C. D. Glaze was re-elected chairman. J. N. Howard is president. W. J. Howard is vice president. R. C. Martin is cashier. C. B. Beasley, Harry Taft, and W. M. Dupree are assistant cashiers.
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Athens
Ala
Farmers and Merchants Bank, of
J. N. Howard
C. D. Glaze
Aid Rushed To Stricken Cumana After Earthquake
In Venezuela on January 18 steamers and smaller vessels crowded toward Cumana, a city leveled by a major quake. They brought food medical supplies tents and carried nurses and doctors to tend the injured as relief efforts mobilized from Caracas.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Cumana
Engineer Scalded As Train Derails
Monroe La Jan 18 One man was killed and two negroes severely burned when an Illinois Central work train derailed and a locomotive boiler exploded. Engineer S F Wood of Monroe died half an hour after the blast. Fireman Fred Benton fatally burned Henry Cleveland brakeman escaped serious injury. They were taken to a Monroe hospital.
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Monroe
Illinois Central
S. F. Wood
Fred Benton
Henry Cleveland
Wood
Good Day Prospect For Mart Saturday
A good day is in prospect for the Decatur Curb market Saturday with producers and consumers gathering. Sales on Saturdays have averaged between 85 and 90 dollars for sellers, and higher crowds attend than on any other selling day.
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Decatur Curb
Commandery drill hampered by influenza epidemic
The DeMolay Commandery No. 14 Knights Templar drill team at Masonic hall faced reduced attendance due to influenza. Eminent Commander R. T. Sheppard said at least 18 men were needed for drill, but only about half that number were present.
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DeMolay Commandery
No. 14
Knights Templar
Masonic Hall
R. T. Sheppard
J. T. Riddle Visits Priceville Farmer on Business
J. T. Riddle, a farmer from the Priceville neighborhood, was in town today conducting business.
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J. T. Riddle
Priceville
Moving Slowly as New Pointers Open on First Avenue
Pointer Harlow Wholesale grocery advances into new quarters on First Avenue as construction proceeds. Workmen are finishing the interior of the handsome building.
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Pointer-Harlow Wholesale Grocery
First Avenue
Hollywood couple Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon to announce engagement
Reports from Hollywood indicate film star Bebe Daniels and fellow screen actor Ben Lyon will reveal their engagement soon. The pair, both prominent in the industry, have not confirmed a date.
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Hollywood
Bebe Daniels
Ben Lyon
The
Screen
Youth Brushed By Train Dead Today
Selma authorities investigate the death of Martin L. Harris, 23, who died aboard a railway passenger train near Stanton, Ala. The train slowed after barking dog drew attention to an object against the track, but Harris was struck a glancing blow and died from head injuries.
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Selma
Ala
Martin L. Harris
Stanton
Harris
Named to Make Radio Plans for Hoover Inaugural
Washington January 18 Judge Ira E Robinson chairman of the federal radio commission was named head of the committee on radio plans for the Hoover inauguration Col Ulysses S Grant ITI director of arrangements announced the appointment saying Robinson will coordinate radio coverage and timing for the inaugural events with federal officials and broadcasters across the nation
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Washington
Ulysses S. Grant
ITI
Hoover
Ira E. Robinson
Federal Radio Commission
Stewards Hold Routine Meeting at Ninth Street Church
Stewards of the Ninth Street Methodist church met at Pastor Rev. W. M. Newton home for a routine business session. Many board members absent, discussions limited to standard matters.
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Ninth Street Methodist Church
W. M. Newton
Decatur Kiwanis Hosts Three Local Leaders
G. B. Paxton general manager of Cooper-Wells & Co. Bernard C. Dohne of St Joseph offices of the hosiery firm and Rev. John R. Turner pastor of Central Methodist church in Decatur were guests of the Kiwanis club on Thursday evening.
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G. B. Paxton
Cooper-Wells & Co
Bernard C. Dohne
St. Joseph
Hosiery
John R. Turner
Central Methodist Church
Decatur
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Ha lle businessman J Monroe West visits town on business
J Monroe West of Halle arrived in town for business matters. He met local officials and discussed potential deals affecting the area.
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J. Monroe West
Lle
Chapter to Meet at Decatur No 38 R A M Tonight
Decatur chapter No 38 of the Royal Arch Masons will convene at 7 30 p m for degree work as scheduled.
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Decatur
Road paving plan for 3500 miles in Alabama
Finnell reports Alabama highway commission aims to pave 3500 miles with 8 million dollars for construction over two years. 5 million available next year and 1930. Commission notes 6000 miles completed and 30 miles paved to date. paving seen as economic measure reducing operating costs and upkeep.
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Birmingham
Ala
State Highway Commission
Wolsey Finnell
Alabama Motorist Association
Finnell
Commission
Weather Forecast For Decatur Vicinity
The weather bureau in Washington predicts more rain for the Decatur area. After two days of unusually warm weather residents worry about storms, but the bureau has not indicated any high winds or disturbances for this region.
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Decatur
Weather Bureau
Washington
Washington Bureau
Funeral held for Courtland pastor Dr F W Lewis
Funeral services were held Thursday at Courtland for Dr F W Lewis 79 pastor of the First Presbyterian Church who died after influenza. The he was pastor for 13 years. Dr D W Hollingsworth of Florence conducted rites and the Courtland cemetery burial followed. He is survived by a sister and a daughter.
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Courtland
F. W. Lewis
First Presbyterian Church of
D. W. Hollingsworth
Florence
Courtland Cemetery
Lewis
Courtland Church
McNeill Returns Home Amid Toll Bridge Plans
Billy McNeill returns home after a brief New York visit. He notes contracts awarded for 15 toll bridges, with construction underway or slated for completion by the end of next year.
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Billy McNeill
New York City
Sitting Up J R Agrill Recovers After Flu Attack
J R Agrill a well known salesman sits up at Benevolent Hospital after an illness described as flu. The report notes his improved condition and medical care received during the episode.
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J. R. Agrill
Benevolent Hospital
Mrs J N Powell Improves After Illness in Hartselle
Mrs J N Powell of Hartselle, previously ill with the flu at the local hospital, is considerably improved, marking a positive turn in her condition.
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J. N. Powell
Hartselle
Rev Hart Returns From Birmingham Conference
Reverend E. N. Hart of Westminster Presbyterian church returns after attending a church conference in promotional work held in Birmingham. He has charge of promotional work in the district.
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E. N. Hart
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Birmingham
Rev. Hart
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