Vestry Extends Unanimous Call to Rev. Peter M. Dennis
At a Vestry meeting in St. John's Parish House the body extended an unanimous call to Rev. Peter M. Dennis to serve the parish. The call was signed by every Vestry member including H. B. Beard W. B. Edmundson Atlee H. Hoff L. Hartang RE. E. Graves Frank H. Duffy Hermon Whaley Marion S. Bingham Thomas Hodson Henry Klein John R. Hunter Thos. H. Mattocks A. W. Walton J. Ernest Garrett and H. E. Hildreth. Dennis spoke of the faith placed in his leadership and urged members to work harder in the coming year to spread Christ's kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Parish
Peter M. Dennis
H. B. Beard
W. B. Edmundson
Atlee H. Hoff
A. W. Walton
J. Ernest Garrett
H. E.hildreth
Rev. Dennis
St. John’s Church
Decatur Junior Chamber Board to Meet This Evening
W L Morris president notifies members of the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce directing board that a meeting is scheduled for this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
W. L. Morris
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
Puzzle clues list across and down with numbers and some OCR errors. Entries include topics like耳 ears balance unbleached and various names and terms related to lavas prefixes and minerals. The page also hints at yesterday's solution and a Beale note.
Eleven Rotary Members Report Perfect Attendance
The Decatur Rotary club announced through Owen Bell, attendance committee chair, that eleven members posted perfect attendance records. Named members include A. C. Bailey, Owen Bell, Carlysle Blackwell, E. B. Garner, A. T. Hanson, A. L. Malone, John McGehee, Lem Moorman, John Snodgrass, I. V. Timberlake, and J. A. Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Rotary Club
Owen Bell
A. C. Bailey
Carlysle Blackwell
E. B. Garner
A. T. Hanson
A. L. Malone
John McGehee
Lem Moorman
John Snodgrass
I. V. Timberlake
J. A. Woods
Morgan County National Bank Transfers to Surplus Fund
The Morgan County National Bank on July 1 moved $10,000 from the undivided profits to the surplus fund reflecting strong business in recent years. This transfer accompanied the four percent semi annual dividend paid on July first.
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Morgan County National Bank
Logon Bound Over for Grand Jury Murder Case
John Logan about 45 was bound over to await grand jury action without bond on first degree murder charges in Athens Inferior Court. He is accused of killing Huffman Blair in Brown's Ferry area weeks ago. Logan pleaded guilty to the complaint when the case was called.
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Athens
Ala
John Logan
J. E. Clem
Mortiday
Logan
Huffman Blair
Brown's Ferry
Free Road Work To Begin In Limestone County
County engineer A P Henderson says free road work on county roads will start within a week after crops are laid by. Every resident must provide ten days of free labor each summer to maintain county roads while state highways are kept up. Overseers for the season are appointed and equipped with road tools.
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Athens
Ala
A. P. Henderson
Mrs John McGehee Receives Gift From Decatur Rotary Club
Mrs John McGehee who aided the Decatur Rotary Club by playing piano accompaniments was given a gift by the local club last night. President Garner voiced the club’s appreciation for her kindness during the presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGehee
Decatur Rotary Club
Garner
Comptroller Sets Call on National Bank Condition
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks as of close of business Saturday June 29.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Wright Returns After Visit to Albertville
Wade Wright Morgan County solicitor returns from Albertville where he visited his home. His father, who has been ill, is considerably improved and Wright reports his recovered health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Wright
Morgan
Albertville
Mr. Wright
Dog head from Cullman tests negative for rabies
A dog head from Cullman was examined by the Tennessee Valley laboratory but the animal had been killed and the test did not reveal rabies. The head was sent by J. J. Carter and is said to have bitten a dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman
Tennessee Valley Laboratory
J. J. Carter
Head Examined in Rabies Test of Local Dog
The head of a dog from Moulton was sent by J B Ellis to the Tennessee Valley laboratory for examination. The test found no rabies and the animal reportedly did not bite anyone.
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Moulton
J. B. Ellis
Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Kiwanis Meeting Set For Wednesday In Decatur
Decatur Kiwanis Club will hold a regular session this Wednesday at 12 15 PM to avoid conflicts with Fourth of July activities. President Peterson urges all members to attend at the Y M C A.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
Decatur
Peterson
Bonanza Quartet Plans Weeklong Alabama Tour
The Bonanza Quartet of Decatur plans a one week concert tour for late July or early August. The group will visit Evergreen Greenville Troy Montgomery and Birmingham in Alabama.
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Bonanza Quartet
Decatur Singing Organization
Evergreen
Greenville
Troy
Mongomery
Birmingham
Ala
Nearly Even In Sales On Decatur Curb Market
H. P. Jackson and E. L. Murphree sellers on the Decatur curb market posted unusually strong totals today. Jackson reported 15.21 dollars in gross sales while Murphree close behind with 15.06 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Jackson
E. L. Murphree
Decatur
Mr. Jackson
Mr. Murphree
Ben W Fowler Leads City Barber Shop on Moulton Street
Ben W. Fowler, formerly of Athens, now heads the City Barber shop located on Moulton street, directing operations and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben W. Fowler
Athens
City
Moulton Street
Stevenson visits Decatur firm on business
R. L. Stephenson vice-president of the Decatur Cornice & Roofing Co. is in town on business. He resides in Columbus Mississippi.
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R. L. Stephenson
Decatur Cornice & Roofing Co
Mr. Stevenson
Columbus
Miss
Decatur Market Totals 171.59 After Busy Tuesday Sale
Twenty four sellers at the Decatur curb market earned 171.59 for farm products in one of the best Tuesday sales since the market was organized. A good variety of fresh produce was offered to Decatur consumers.
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Decatur
17 Year Old Black Youth Held for Murder in Belle Mina
Robert Stewart, 17, a Black youth, is jailed in Athens charged with the murder of Jimmie Donald, another Black youth, in Belle Mina. Eyewitnesses say a quarrel led to Stewart striking Donald with a cheap safety item after Donald struck him twice with a hoe handle. Deputy Arnett arrested him.
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Athens
Ala
Robert Stewart
Jimmie Donald
Belle Mina
Stewart
Donald
Bernard Arnett
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Tanglefoot
Comptroller
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Associated Press
C. C. Teague
California
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Wright
B.¥.Co
Kiwanis
Clem
Wilder
Mohair
Odds and Ends
Seersucker
SOX
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Brunswick
Woodall
Cxarnett
Second Avenue
Tillie Murphy
Just
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Second Ave
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