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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1930

Page

9

Shell Petroleum opens bulk station in Decatur

The Shell Petroleum Corp opens a modern bulk station on West Market Street in Decatur. The facility expands Shell service for motorists, commercial users and farmers, boosting local employment and business in the area as auto use grows across the district.

Decatur Shell Petroleum Corporation American Petroleum Shell Shellompany F. D. Peebles Shell Bulk West Market Street

Gulf Refining Co Sends Congrats for Endurance Flight

The Gulf Refining Company congratulates Hunter Broth on beating the world endurance record for continuous flight. Dale Jackson and Forrest O Brine previously set 420 hours 20 minutes with refueling at St Louis, and the company notes the record stood almost a year.

Gulf Refining Company St. Louis

W Rhodes Improves After Illness at Baughs Hospital

W Rhodes of The Daily has moved to Baughs hospital on Tuesday and continues to improve steadily after a severe illness.

W. Rhodes The Daily Baugh’s Hospital

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down

Puzzle clues list across and down entries with jumbled words and partial phrases. The readable sections hint at a standard newspaper crossword page with mixed language errors and stray letters. The solution would fill a grid but no concrete solution is provided in the fragment.

URA Churches Plan Services for July 5 and 6

Pastor J A Maples announces URA Churches Rocky Creek schedule with preaching at 9 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. on Sunday July 6 and Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. plus services at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Ryan also leads a July 6 service while Saturday July 5 features street services in Hart selle at 2 p.m.

Rocky Creek Ryan Hartselle A. Maples

Celebration Plans Mark July Fourth At Cook Springs

In Cook Springs Alabama on July 4 the American School of Evangelism hosts an all day picnic and frolic with political speeches a barbecue and athletic events Invitations go to families of all denominations Sacred harp singers from St Clair and nearby counties and old time fiddlers will entertain between talks Speakers include Dr T T Martin Fred E Maxey and F Patrick Dennison with the subject Laugh and Grow Fat Dean R K Maiden will be in Kansas City on business

Cook Springs Ala American School of Evangelism T. T. Martin Dr. Martin Fred E. Maxey Texas F. Patrick Dennison Martin

Graves selects roads delegates for Good Roads meet

Gov. Bibb Graves announces thirteen Birmingham men as delegates to the eighteenth annual convention of the United States Good Roads Association in Oklahoma City. Names include J. S. Perveer Erskine Ramsey B. H. Hartsfield R. B. Chew H. C. Stockham Horace Hammond John L. Kaul and Eugene Munger. Many other Alabamians likely will attend.

Birmingham Ala Bibb Graves United States Good Roads Association Oklahoma City J. S. Perveer Erskine Ramsey B. H. Hartsfield R. B. Chew H. C. Stockham Horace Hammond John L. Kaul Eugene Munger

Illiterates to Get Six Week School Program in Limestone County

In Limestone County Alabama a special six week program for illiterates will start late this month. Fifteen sites will host classes for whites and five for negroes with free books and tuition. Eligibility includes 16 or older with no literacy or no more than third grade. Funding comes from county Rosenwald fund and state shares.

Athens Ala Limestone County J. M. Lawson Rosenwald State

Sonny Jones To Return Home For Holiday Visit

J H Sonny Jones University of Alabama student is expected to arrive today to spend the holiday with family.

J. H Sonny” Jones University of Alabama

Patterson's Congressional Bid Seen Bright by Local Merchant

W. B. Markstein a cotton businessman in Decatur says Andrew G. Patterson’s chances for nomination to Congress in the Eighth district look unusually bright and strong after recent district travels and hearing political talk.

W. B. Markstein Andrew G. Patterson Congress Markstein

Miller Speaking Arouses Interest in Local Campaign

Announcement of Judge B. M. Miller’s speaking engagement next Tuesday has drawn wide attention. Campaign manager Judge S. F. Hobbs outlined Miller’s platform to a large voter crowd in the circuit court room and it is expected a big turnout will hear him at 8 oclock Tuesday at the courthouse.

B. M. Miller S. F Hobbs Judge Miller Circuit Court Court House

Probate notices for Morgan County estates in July 1930

In Morgan County probate court notices dated June and July 1930 announce administration of estates for William Henry Wilson and Mattie E. Sherman. Administrators B B Davis and Jon Sherman require creditors to present claims within legally allowed time. Judge M D Wiggins presides.

William Henry Wilson M. D. Wiggins Morgan County Aso B. B. Davis Mattie E. Sherman Probate Court M. D Probate Court of Morgan State of Alabama Billy Stewart Pearl Lee Stewart

Decatur Enjoys Cooler Weather After Heat Wave

Decatur residents enjoy milder air after last week's record June heat. A Monday night rain cooled the area and temperatures dropped several degrees from the prior week’s extreme highs.

Decatur

Advertising rates and policies for daily and yearly ads

The notice outlines line and word pricing, minimum charges, and limits on errors in insertions. It states the daily is responsible for one incorrect insertion and customers cover later ones, with directions to notify for changes. Management reserves the right to reject ads deemed unfit.

Moye's Beauty Shop Seeks Clients For Permanents

For the 4th you should look your best so book now at Moye's Beauty Shop. Try their Permanents, claimed to be the best, with phone number 732 for appointments.

Moye

Morgan Candidates Begin Vigorous Primary Drive

With the democratic primary looming, county office hopefuls start earnest campaigning to win nomination. General apathy has ruled locally, but as the primary date nears, candidates and supporters are expected to make a determined final push.

Alexander Child Improves After Infantile Paralysis Strike

Decatur friends of Mr and Mrs Truman H Alexander, formerly of this place now residents of Nashville, note improvement in five year old Hudson Alexander after infantile paralysis. On Wednesday night he could move his legs, a hopeful sign according to attending physicians.

Decatur Truman H. Alexander Nashville Hudson Alexander

Home Grown Rosin Earns on Market Soon

A Morgan county resident notes rain has revived crops with cotton and corn thriving after Monday night showers. He predicts many rosin ears will soon appear on the local market.

Morgan County

Morgan Medical Meeting at Hartselle Church

Morgan County physicians gather at noon for the regular monthly meeting at the First Christian Church in Hartselle. Officials report only routine business to be addressed at the session.

Morgan County First Christian Church Hartselle

We Wish to Thank Mr and Mrs Moebes for Patronage

We wish to thank Mr and Mrs Otto Moebes of 305 Jackson Street for their kind patronage and offer them free tickets to the Princess to see The Street Girl or A Young Man From Manhattan good for July 3 and 4 only. Either Mr or Mrs Moebes may call by The Daily office in person to receive them.

Manhattan C. Wilson Taylor E. LaFayette Otto Moebes Jackson Street Moebes

Lost and Found in Bend Photo Studio Ad

Classified notice promotes the Bend VAIN? studio offering film processing services and hair styling with European methods. Appeals to readers to read ads for profit and satisfaction, claiming steady returns on time spent with the shop.

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Shell Petroleum High Society Ste Germany Yale Philippine Mohammedan Martinique Ura Graves Patterson Miller sArouses Hill Bros B. Moulton St Lookmont Tire Baker Auto Body Works Wilson Ave W. Moulton Jervis Poundry & Machines Works Io Ferry E. B. Forbes & Sons Piano CO Second Ave Decator Mill & Cabinet Works Bank St Jersey W. B. Steed & Son Smith Equipment CO H. Mullen Athens Lumber CO Clark & Sons Betty Jane Jack Robinson J. M. Clark & Sons A. Tennessee Valley Printing CO Als ABC Coke Smith Coal Co., Inc Certon L. R. Jacks Oak St. Decatur Blue Ribbon Shoe Shop Souttern Sheet Metal Works NEW York Hatters & Dry Cleaners LaFayette St Brown's 6Th Ave M. D. Wigging Decatur Storage Garage M. J Alte Ehel J. W. Batley Justice the Peace C. R. Green of Decatur Storage Garage W. Rogers M. J. Mitchell A. W. Justice of the Peace State of Alabama W. Tt. Singleton J. W. Bailey Justice of the W. R. Rogers W. T. .Singleton Jackson ST Walnut St Second Avenue Jackson Quire Crane Justice of the Peace Anderson Neville Margaret McCall Langley Avenue Chicago Ulinels Neville Tone ¥ Neville Fourth Avenue West Cornelian Court Adam Chas Hamlet E. Church St D. C. Adams Advancement League Naperville, Ill Whiteside Bath Thomas Realty &Nsco A. ©. Bailey A. Z. Bailey Groc. Co Ballas Carrell Furniture CO Hunter Furniture CO B. LaFayette St Oak ST Valio Scanlon Johnston St R. M. McGlathery Jon Sherman Antos Relephonse Gelf Mall Erreuks Wil Oe Lee and Line Sts Decatur, Ala Alexander Child Morgan Medical Meeting Board of Banks Actos LiAuto Accessories Lires Chevrolet Chrysler Rogers Bros Green Bank St Van Rainey England Continent Lee Street Skippy Percy Cresqn Great Britain King Features Syndicate, Inc Percy L. Crosby Papa Tees Brae Me Ane J. M. Clark & Sona First Ave
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