Power report shows regional growth for Alabama Power
The Alabama Power Co. district report, released by Garmer Pride, shows rising customers and a 28.3 percent jump in kilowatt hour use in 1929. It highlights 500 percent rural electrification gains and upcoming Ardmore street light work within 30 days, noting Decatur area strength and comparisons with Hartselle.
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Decatur
Alabama Power Company
Garner Pride
Alabama Power Co
Sou Tenn
Hartselle
Polls Payment Boosted by Ad in Decatur Daily
An ad from Morgan county business firms urges timely poll tax payments to avoid school revenue loss and disqualification of voters. The League of Women Voters leads a campaign, with some gains, but hundreds still owe and risk losing the ballot.
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Morgan County
Decatur Daily
League of Women Voters
Closing Cotton Quotations From New York and New Orleans
Closing quotations for New York and New Orleans Cotton futures show open high low and close figures for Jan through Dec contracts. Notable values include New York Jan 14 to Mar 17.14 17.35 and Dec 17.71, with New Orleans showing Jan 16.88 and Mar 17.15 to 17.64.
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New Run
New Orleans
New York
LaGuardia Questions 18th Amendment Validity
Rep LaGuardia argues the 18th Amendment is invalid in force if not ratified within seven years. He contends section three sets a life on the amendment and must be construed like other constitutional provisions. He cites that ten states pursued a second ratification, affecting enforcement funding.
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Washington
LaGuardia
Republican
New York
Treasury
Nurses Receive Their Diplomas at Central Baptist Church
Two graduates from Benevolent Hospital School of Nursing Willard Willie Lee Lauderdale and Mattie Kay receive diplomas Sunday at 7 30 pm. Rev James Allen Smith delivers the bacalaureate sermon. Mrs D D McGehee presides over diploma and pin presentation. W R Spight will deliver remarks on the hospital work.
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Benevolent Hospital
School of Nursing
Central Baptist Church
Willie Lee Lauderdale
Mattie Kay
James Allen Smith
D. D. McGehee
Hosee Aoe
W. R. Spight
West Side Methodist Church Gather at Westside Presbyterian
Congregation members from West Side Methodist Church meet Sunday afternoon at 3 for a joint service at Westside Presbyterian Church. The event features a planned reading and sermon from Kay.
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Westside Methodist Church
Westside Presbyterian Church
Raed Kay
Nine Citizens Nominated for Decatur Civic Honor 1929
Public nominations for Decatur outstanding citizen in public service for 1929 close with eight men and one woman named. The award committee includes five civic groups, with Kiwanis as trophy donor, and will announce the winner soon. Presentations planned for February 9 as Kiwanis marks second year awarding the loyal service cup.
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Decatur
Committee On Award
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Daily
Committee On
Sauratin
H. D. Greer
Margaret C. Shelton
W. C. Bailey
A. C. Dillehay
Joseph A. Woods
Frank L. Chenault
Frank Emens
W. P. Baugh
A. M. Roan
Kiwanis Club
Examinations End in Decatur Schools Promotion Day Soon
Examinations in the Decatur school system ended Friday and Monday will be promotion day for students advancing to the next grade. Monday will start the second term of the year.
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Decatur
Local Realtor Joseph A. Woods Returns From Athens Trip
Joseph A. Woods, a well known local realtor, arrived back today after a brief business trip to Athens.
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Joseph A. Woods
Athens
Hammond mayor and police chief convicted in dry-law case
In Hammond Indiana mayor Raleigh P Hale and Police Chief James W Regan plus 13 others were found guilty in federal court of conspiracy to violate prohibition laws. The trial links to a broader northern Indiana liquor crackdown with potential two year sentences and fines up to eleven thousand dollars.
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Hammond
Ind
Raleigh P. Hale
James W. Regan
East One
Oe Ae
Calmut
Indiana
Gary
Thomas W. Slick
More Counties Barring Bolters
Calhoun and Dallas counties Democratic committees barred from August primaries any person who did not support party nominees in the last election. The move brings the total to twenty one counties acting to bar bolters from becoming candidates.
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Montgomery
Ala
Calhoun
Dallas
Gun Wielder Believed Killed After Pistol Battle
In Johnson City Tennessee on January 18 a man believed to be Cass Atkins was found dead after a dawn gun battle between ten deputies and two men at Atkins home. Deputies led a pursuit into the mountains after the men opened fire from the house injuring Sheriff A B Cain Deputy W M Barnett and Sheriff J B Worley. Atkins had been blamed for firing on officers at a moonshine still run two months earlier.
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Johnson City
Tenn
Cass Atkins
Atkins
T. R. Masters
Unicoi
A. 8. Cain
Unicoi County
J. B. Worley
Washington County
W. M. Barnett
Winifred Black Contributes To The Daily Pages
Winifred Black writes four weekly articles for this newspaper offering modern thoughts on human welfare and happiness. Her magnetic personality and wholesome life view has earned wide reader confidence and affection.
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Winifred Black
Urgent Call From Benevolent Society in Decatur
Mrs. H. T. Gill secretary of the Benevolent Society urges Decatur residents to respond immediately with fuel money clothing and food. Contributions should be left at the Gill home 504 Jackson Street as sickness and starvation afflict the community.
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H. T. Gill
The
Benevolent Society
Decatur
Gill
Jackson Street
Decatur Tracks War on Henderson Broadcast Spat
Decatur residents monitor a tangle between KWKH owner W. K. Henderson and U S Senate members. Listeners report the veteran broadcaster has toned down and quit much of his cussing as the war heats up.
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Decatur
W. K. Henderson
KWKH
U. S. Senate
Acute Jail Overcrowding Spurs February Grand Jury Delay
With the county jail full, the grand jury won’t reconvene until February 17, forcing continued arrests and pressing prison capacity. Sheriff B E Davis faces ongoing strain as inmates may be freed on bond before the next court term.
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B. E. Davis
Bastile
Woods and Greer Withdraw From Kiwanis Loving Cup Lists
Joseph A Woods and Dr H D Greer ask that their names be withdrawn from consideration for the Kiwanis loving cup award in Decatur Alabama. Woods cites American Legion support and civic service while Greer says he is not a candidate and believes others contributed more in 1929 I 1930 letters dated January 14 and January 15 1930.
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Joseph A. Woods
Dr. Greer
Josépht
A. Woods
H. D.greer
Kiwanis Loving
American Legion
Morgan County
Decatur Daily
Decatur
Alabama
Tam
Mrs. Draper
Women Voters Urge Poll Tax Payment in Morgan County
The League of Women Voters appeals for Morgan County residents to pay poll tax by February 1 1930 to support schools and ensure voting rights. Only 1650 have paid so far in 1929, far below 1927 and 1928 totals, risking reduced school funds and delayed elections.
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League of Women Voters
Morgan County
Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
Junior Chamber of Commerce
League
J. R. Daniels
E. S. Morrow
W. B. Edmundson
Chm
W. F. Rauschenberg
Sec’y
Farmers Turn To Dairying In Morgan County
Morgan county farmers lacking a local farm agent hear northern Alabama colleagues urge dairying and poultry expansion. They predict more dairy herds and rising milk consumption as demand grows, with milk production seen as profitable and increasingly in demand.
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Morgan County
Alabama
Y M C A Campaign Extended As Efforts Grow
Rev Peter M Dennis up town chairman says campaign workers are active and making progress though results are not yet available He notes efforts to reach every firm merchant motors establishment profession and bank for 1930 contributions Louisville and Nashville shops raised their quota to 560 members and aim to exceed it.
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Peter M. Dennis
Dennis
Louisville & Nashville
Cold wave grips Dixie as snow and freezes spread
The report describes a severe cold snap across the South and Midwest with two below in Nashville and temperatures dropping to near zero in many states. Snow and sleet affect Arkansas, Tennessee, Georgia, and Indiana while flood-stricken Wabash and White river regions face marooned families and ongoing high water.
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Associated Press
King Winter
Dixie
Arkansas
Tennessee
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Y Sas
Memphis
Nashville
Tenn
Mercury
Atlanta
Georgia
Indiana
New York
San Francisco
Far West
Traffic officer placed at schools after council plea
Traffic direction has been undertaken at the Fourth Avenue Gordon Drive intersection following a plea by W. W. Benson superintendent of the city school system. The Decatur city council adopted safety measures to reduce traffic dangers for school children and directed further consideration of the matter.
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Fourth Avenue
Gordon Drive
W. W. Benson
Decatur
Registration drive sparks countywide voter interest
Local groups led by the League of Women Voters foster enthusiasm for a ten day supplemental registration starting at the courthouse on the last Monday of the month. It aims to let all otherwise eligible residents qualify for the upcoming primaries and elections within the ten day period.
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League of Women vot+e
Court House
Frozen Cars and Snow Sweep Decatur in Cold Wave
Decatur faced an unexpected cold snap with heavy snow and numerous frozen cars. Residents struggled as temperatures plunged and precipitation disrupted daily life, leaving streets slick and travel difficult.
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Decatur
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Kathleen Kersting
Wichita, Kas
Madame Calve
Chicago Civic Opera Company
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Gun Weilder
Decatur Area
Henderson
Yours, H. D. Greer, M. D
Ben G. Finke
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Council
Benson
Eben
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