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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1930

Page

11

Settlement to be made on Monday by county collector

The county board of revenue received the report on tax list errors and insolvencies. Collector Hodges Crowe will go to Montgomery to make final settlement with the state, then take a brief rest before starting this year's tax collection. He plans to use some time campaigning for votes. The errors and insolvencies are unusually few, and the report to state officials in Montgomery is ready.

County Board of Revenue Hodges Crowe Montgomery Crowe Alabama Morgan County B. EB. Dickinson Gertrude Dickinson Dickinson

May Lose Sight Of Both Eyes In Stover Shooting

George Melson of Danville remained in serious condition at Be benevolent hospital as doctors feared loss of sight from shotgun pellets after a Monday shooting by Coleman Dad Stover. Stover remained jailed with no preliminary hearing filed by this morning. Melson reportedly went to a field where Stover worked and was shot there.

George Melson Danville Coleman Dad) Stover Benevolent Hospital Stover Melson

Hospital Board Meeting This Afternoon

The Benevolent Society meets at 3:30 this afternoon at the tal. The hospital board will discuss several important matters and expects full attendance.

the Benevolent Society the Tal

Eason Shumake and Alva Burns Attend Sterchi Bros. Meeting

Eason Shumake and Alva Burns left today for Knoxville Tennessee to attend a barbecue and business meeting of the Sterchi Bros. Stores organization.

Eason Shumake Alva Burns Knoxville, Tenn Sterchi Bros. Stores

Quarter Million For Hoover Group

The House approved 250000 for the Hoover law enforcement commission, aiming to fund its work for another year. The Senate had allocated 50000 and restricted the panel to prohibition enforcement inquiry, leaving a reconciliation needed. The House vote stood 272 to 41.

Washington House Hoover Law Enforcement Commission Con Senate

Observance of Fourth in Decatur

Decatur will join the nation in Fourth of July observances with post office and mail deliveries halted. Banks closed and many stores stay closed part of the day. Picnics and barbecues planned as roads into the city are expected to be busy from dawn to dusk.

Decatur

Bar Association Opens 55th Alabama Convention in Huntsville

About 150 visitors attended the Alabama Bar Association’s 55th annual convention in Huntsville. Mayor Alex McAllister and Huntsville Bar Association president Lawrence Cooper welcomed delegates after Brenard Harwood opened the meeting. William Rogers of Birmingham spoke on common sense in law, with E. W. Faith, Judge Paul Speake, and Judge Joseph Higgins also on the program. A barbecue golf tournament dance and banquet capped the activities.

Huntsville Alabama Bar Association Alex McAllister Lawrence Cooper Huntsville Bar Association Brenard Harwood William Rogers Birmingham E. W. Faith Mobile Paul Speake Joseph Higgins Nashville

Bonanza Quartet Sings at Two Local Picnics

The Bonanza quartet will perform at the Fourth of July picnic in Austinville at 11 AM Friday. Later the same group will sing at the American Legion picnic on Swan Lake in the afternoon.

Bonanza Quartette Austinville American Legion Swan Lake

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Mixed

Puzzle lists many clues with scattered readable words and garbled OCR text. Names of clues include ship of the desert camels and symbol for nickel nickel is Ni, etc. The fragmentary text shows across and down items and scattered numbers with partial phrases.

Leeman Robbery Still Unsolved at Dry Cleaning Plant

Police know robbers entered via the transom over the front door of the Leeman Dry Cleaning plant on John Street and stole dresses and suits. No suspects or exact missing items have been identified, and the loss is expected to be substantial.

Johnston Street Leeman Dry Cleaning

Heavy Fines In Dry Cases

Violators of liquor laws are brought before Mayor B. L. Malone and face fines of 100 dollars plus costs for intoxication offenses. The crackdown signals a strict enforcement era as violators pay steep penalties.

B. L. Malone

Singing School To Open Monday At First Christian Church

Prof. E. T. Burgess of the All-Star Stamps Quartette arrives to open a singing school at 7 30 Monday evening. Those interested in voice instruction should contact A. L. Moye at Moye's shop for details.

E. T. Burgess Stamps Quartette First Christian Church A. L. Moye Moye

Reverend Howell Improving After Illness

Rev. T. Howell, who had been ill for several days, is on the road to recovery and able to return to his duties at the Priest funeral parlors. His friends are glad to hear the news.

T. Howell

Decatur Visitors Return To Homes

Henry Roberts his wife and son Clem finish visit with uncle H. M. Priest and depart for Chattanooga then Nashville and on to St Louis. Mr and Mrs Priest and party had spent Tuesday at Muscle Shoals and returned last night.

Henry Roberts

Cremin Family Plans New Home on Oak Street

John F. Cremin manager of the Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association has returned from Chicago with Mrs. Cremin and daughter Jacqueline and will make their home at 519 Oak Street with Mrs. Mae Buttrey.

John F. Cremin The Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association Chicago

W M U Camp At Hartselle This July

Announcement states the Morgan County Woman's Missionary Union Camp will be at Hartselle camp ground from July 7 to 11. Prominent teachers Miss Catherine Hagood of Montgomery Mrs O L Judy of Moulton and Miss Caver a field worker of Montgomery will lead sessions under Mrs E L Hays supervision.

Morgan County Woman's Missionary Union Hartselle Catherine Hagood Montgomery O. L. Judy Moulton Caver E. L. Hays

Curb Market In Good Shape Despite Dry Weather

Decatur curb market faces lower income due to dry weather and low prices yet is in excellent condition. Curb master Mrs. J T Nelson says demand from city buyers remains strong and produce variety is unusually good given the conditions.

Decatur J. T. Nelson

Move's Beauty Shop Encourages Timely Permanent Appointments

The 4th issue urges readers to look their best with permanent hairstyles. Move's Beauty Shop invites customers to call 732 for appointments, promoting their permanents as the best option.

Move's Beauty Shop

Car Driver Prostrated With Grief Funeral Details

The obituary notes a car driver in grief, the body prepared at Priest Funeral home, burial to follow at Rose Mill cemetery fifteen miles northwest of Pulaski Tennessee. The funeral service is at 8 PM at R F Userton’s home 1720 Fifth Ave South conducted by Reverends Pickens and Newton. The interment is scheduled for 1 30 PM tomorrow.

Fifth Avenue R. F. Userton Fifth Ave Pickens and Newton Rose Mill Cemetery Pulaski Tennessee

Daily Classified Rates and Telephone Ad Policy

Rates are listed per line with daily and yearly options. Ads over the phone are accepted except for certain classifications. The advertiser is responsible for errors and corrections and the management may reject unsuitable ads. Closing details follow.

Legion Picnic at Swan Lake Draws Morgan County Attention

Morgan County Post of the American Legion plans a Fourth of July picnic at Swan Lake on Friday with two speakers Judge A. G. Patterson at 11 am and William L. White at 1 pm. Thousands expected from Morgan and surrounding counties for the event with various entertainment features.

Morgan County the American Legion Swan Lake A. G. Patterson William L. White Morgan

College Quartet Sings In Moulton

David Lipscomb College Quartet from Nashville Tennessee will perform at Lawrence County High School auditorium in Moulton Alabama on the Fourth at 8 PM. The program includes comic folk sacred and sem iclassical songs with solos and readings. Admission is free. Members listed: Richie bass Prentice baritone Kirk first tenor Scott accompanist and reader Neil tenor.

Moulton Ala David Lipscomb College Quartet Nashville Tenn Lawrence County High School Richie Prentice Kirk Scott Neil

Community Sing at Westside Presbyterian Thursday Night

A community sing is planned at Westside Presbyterian Church at 7 45 pm Thursday evening. Many singers are expected to participate and a large crowd is anticipated.

Westside Presbyterian Church

Rhodes Taken To Baughs Infirmary For Rest

Cecil W. Rhodes was taken to Baughs Infirmary late Tuesday for medical attention. His condition is not serious but complete rest is needed. Rhodes is a member of The Daily composing room forces.

BAUGH Cecil W. Rhodes Mr. Rhodes

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