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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1929

Page

8

Best Voices Now Talent Search Extends to Morgan County

Alabama Atwater Kent Audition for 1929 selects county chairmen Mrs John McGehee De Kalb to oversee the contest. Two voices aged 18 to 15 will be chosen one male and one female to advance through county district state and national auditions. National prizes total 25000 with 5000 for first place and tuition awards at an American Conservatory.

United States Morgan County P. O. Davis Auburn Alabama Atwater-Kent John McGehee De‘eatur WAPI Alabama New York Ors

Two More Sing Decatur's Praises

Birmingham visitors praise Decatur in interviews in the Birmingham Age Herald. Frank B. Vaughn of Decatur notes ongoing housing and a large hosiery mill project nearing completion, the Cooper-Wells Company having built the first hosiery mill about eight years ago.

Birmingham Birmingham Age Herald Decatur Frank B. Vaughn Cooper-Wells Com

Curb Market Profitable Gains Seen in Decatur Morgan County

D R Comp ton of Decatur praises the curb market where housewives and farmers of Morgan County gain from weekly gatherings on Moulton street. The market started small a few years ago and invites farmers and householders to meet, proving a winner from the start.

Decatur Morgan County D. R. Compton Moulton Street

Decorating for Legion Fourth of July Parade

H N Meehan of Meehan Gibson Decorating Co reports strong response to decorating districts for the American Legion July celebration. Indications point to many more decorated floats in the Legion parade than in the bridge celebration procession.

American Legion H. N. Meehan Meehan-Gibson Decorating Company Meehan

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

The puzzle lists across and down clues with numbers for answers such as aromatic plant, river in Spanish, puff up, etc. It includes many entries like winglike, binding fabric, rage, entrance, preposition of presence, girl’s name, and more, ending with college degree.

Vera Color Ana Rae Horsé

Radio Programming Across Major Hubs on Monday Evening

Central Standard Time listings show WJZ New York 394.5 presenting Roxy and His Gang with Valerie crooner at 5:30, and various Chicago stations like WBBM WGN WMAQ offering orchestras, news and dance hours. Additional tabs include WEAF WEAF programs 6:30 and 9:00, plus WOC Davenport and KMOX St Louis extending the schedule with concerts and studio programs.

Associated Press Clear Chainet Associated WJZ New York Roxy and His Gang Reine Valerie KDKA WJR KWEK WREN WSM WSB WIOD WCFL WSMB WAPI KYW Chicago WEAF WBBM WENR Farmer Rush Mike & Herman WGN WLIB Lake Michigan Walter Witches WMAQ WOR Inspiration Boys WOC Davenport WCX WIE Detroit Lincoln KMOX St. Louis Ozark Amos-Andy KVOO Tulsa Walton League Capt. Lewis Lefko Clear Channel Atlanta Harry Pomar KRLD Dallas WFAA WEAP Fort Worth Maurice KTHS Hot Springs Foley W. C. Brown Natalie Arnoux Louisville Orch Amos Nashville WEEAF Woai San Antonio

Pastor E N Hart Returns Home From Ordination Aid

Reverend E N Hart of Westminster Presbyterian church returns today from Scottsboro where he assisted in the ordination of Vance Gordon who will become pastor of the newly organized Presbyterian church there.

E. N. Hart Westminster Presbyterian Church Scottsboro North Alabama

Full Fashion Mill Goes On Week-Long Vacation

The Cooper-Wells hosiery mill begins a one week vacation, the first downtime since starting production nearly two years ago. Workers will rest and allow renovations at the plant to proceed during the idle period.

Cooper-Wells and Company

Pastor George E Boyd to Take Planned One Month Vacation

Reverend George E Boyd of First Methodist plans a month off with Mrs Boyd. They will visit Tuka Springs Monteagle and Birmingham during the trip.

George E. Boyd First Methodist Church Mrs. Boyd Tuka Springs Monteagle Birming

Somerville Woman Elected President Of Morgan County Club

Hafford Leeman of Somerville was elected president of the Morgan county club at Florence State Teachers College. Officers include Vera Lamon of Decatur as vice president and Frances Price of Somerville as secretary and treasurer, with Margaret Alexander of Decatur as reporter.

Hafford Leeman Somerville Morgan County Florence State Teachers College Leeman Vera Lamon Decatur Frances Price Margaret Alexander Irene Beams Trinity Pauline Beams Fannie F. Blackwell Lurline Briscoe Mildred Crawford Baileyton Venera Dunlap Falkville Cora Getchell Sallie Mae Hames Mildred Lindsey Danville Clara Love Freda Livingston Eva Ruth Morris Edith Murphree Inez Oden Elizabeth Price Vodna Puckett Arlene Ryan Eva Slaten Ed Summers Susie Thomason

Plan 3 Weeks Visit To Hot Springs Ark

W. W. Fussell president of City National Bank and W. B. Mark Stein well known local cotton broker plan a three week motor trip to Hot Springs Arkansas starting soon.

Hot Springs Ark W. W. Fussell The City National Bank W. B. Mark Stein

Tuberculin Tests Completed in County Dairy Herds

Dr J M Jowers and Dr J D Savara of the state health department announced the completion of tuberculin testing in the county. Twenty one dairy herds were tested, involving 406 cows, and no reactors were found.

J. M. Jowers J. D. Savara State Health Department

Vital Statistics In Morgan Checked

W. H. Deramus of the state health department is expected to arrive today to review the Morgan county health department’s statistics as tabulated for the county.

Morgan W. H. Deramus State Health Department Bureau of Vital Statistics Morgan County Health Department

Big Congregation Hears Rev Boyd Sermon at First Methodist

A large audience gathered at the First Methodist Church to hear Rev. George E. Boyd preach his first sermon after a severe illness. He delivered a splendid message that impressed the crowd.

Boyd First Methodist Church George E. Boyd

Troop 16 Heads to Scout Camp Near Tri Cities

Scoutmaster Bob Clark leads Troop 16 as they depart early Tuesday for a Scout camp near the Tri Cities. Clark urges all troop members to complete preparations for the trip.

Bob Clark Tri-Cities Clark

French aviation lines to be merged under one management

A dog head from Scottsboro examined by the Tennessee Valley laboratory for rabies did not test positive. No medical history was provided with the head. Merger negotiations are underway to place all French aviation lines under a single management.

Scottsboro Tennessee Valley Laboratory

Boy Held in Slaying Confession Ties Arkansas Father Death

In Pine Bluff Arkansas Otis Hawkins a boy is held after police say he confessed to killing his father following a curse. The Associated Press reports the case as a fatal domestic incident with authorities stating the suspect admitted the act.

Otis Hawkins Harold

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