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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1931

Page

2

Decatur Line Crew Praised For Six Year Safety Record

Powergrams highlights the Decatur District Line Crew of Alabama Power for a six year no lost time accident streak since 1924. Foreman Lether Smith leads a team that often numbered 15, with all members opting for safety and regular safety meetings to ensure colleague protection.

Decatur Alabama Power Company Teena Smith Foreman Smith E. H. Phillips Leland Woodard Paul Hardeman Joe Henderson Irwin Lackey Robert Lentz Rufus Holley Will Johnson Powergrams Decatur District Line Lether Smith Safety Department Cach

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues and Answers

A crossword list with numbered clues and some given answers including across and down entries such as Providential and The knave of clubs. The puzzle features terms from various categories including Greek letters musical notes and Latin phrases with entries like Attire and Ancient Roman garments.

Timothy

Decatur District Praises Safe Line and Service Crew

The Decatur District lauds its line and service crew for outstanding safety, vigilance, and accident prevention. Foremen praise their readiness to assist other crews and their strong sales focus earning monthly commission recognition.

Pervisor Bob Malone Commission Decatur

Dull Times for Lab Group Unknown, Says Director

The Tennessee Valley Laboratory workers face uncertain hours, with Director A J Perolio stating this morning that they are asked to produce more work now than ever before.

Tennessee Valley Laboratory A. J. Perolio

Light Rainfall Damps Trees and Soil in Morning

The rainfall for the past 24 hours ending at 7 am measured twelve one hundredths of an inch, barely penetrating leaves and moistening the soil.

Acrobat Derives From Greek For Tiptoeing Running

The term acrobat comes from a Greek root meaning to run on the tips of the toes. This origin reflects the agile, precise movements characteristic of performers in aerial and balance acts.

Rev Tyler to Visit Pettusville Boyd’s Chapel and Cambridge Circuit

Rev R T Tyler presiding elder of the Decatur district will tour the Pettusville Boyd's Chapel charge at Bethel on Saturday with a 1 pm sermon and conference. On Sunday he will travel Cambridge circuit to Parker's Chapel for 11 am preaching and afternoon conference.

R. T. Tyler Decatur Pettusville - Boyd's Chapel Bethel Cambridge Parker's Chapel

Cloudburst and Wind Hit Hartselle Area

A heavy rain event with strong winds affected the Hartselle section yesterday. Trees and utility lines sustained minor damage as the rainfall intensified toward cloudburst proportions.

Hartselle

District Meeting Planned for Town Creek on July 14

Rev. R. T. Tyler announced a district Methodist meeting will be held in Town Creek on July 14. The program for the event is being arranged.

Town Creek R. T. Tyler

Corps Parade Planned by Morgan County Legion Face Saturday

O J Shepard of Morgan County Post confirms Birmingham Post Drum and Bugle Corps will stop in Decatur for an 8 45 a m parade Saturday before continuing to Athens for the Glorious Fourth celebration.

O. J. Shepard Morgan County American Legion The Daily Drum and Bugle Corps of Birmingham Decatur Athens

Snake striking and jumping limits debunked

Contrary to common belief a snake cannot strike more than three fourths of its length and no snake can leap entirely from the ground. The statement clarifies typical misperceptions about snake reach and lift.

Holiday Hours At Soup Kitchen

Major J. L. Woodard, commander of the Samaritan Army, announced the army’s soup kitchen will close at 10 am on Saturday, July 4 and will not reopen until 4 pm that day. Soldiers will conduct regular collections Friday instead of Saturday due to the holiday.

J. L. Woodard Samaritan Army

River Reading Shows 2.4 Feet on Tennessee River

The Tennessee river level registered 2.4 feet this morning per the official observer for the U S Department of Agriculture.

Tennessee United States Department of Agriculture

The Lawyer's Secret At Princess Captivates Critics

Clive Brook leads a three story dramatic sweep in The Lawyer's Secret at the Princess. Richard Arlen Fay Wray and Jean Arthur star as a lawyer with ethics torn by a murder case and true love while a sailor faces execution. Julia Finn writes and a famed director team curbs this modern life drama.

Clive Brook Richard Arlen Fay Wray Jean Arthur Charles Brook Rogers Arlen Los Angeles James Hilary Finn William Powe

Grant Arrested for Fast Driving in Washington

President Grant was once arrested in Washington for fast driving in a horse and buggy. A cloud of dust hid his identity from the policeman who did not recognize him.

Grant Washington

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