Independence and Loyalty Day at Central Methodist
On Sunday July 6 Central Methodist Church will host Independence and Loyalty Sunday with a notable evening service. Birmingham leaders Mr. W D Bishop Mr. Harry Denman and Mr J L Lyles will attend representing the Methodist Layman's club with Denman delivering the hour’s address. Bishop is president of Jefferson county commissioners board and won a record public vote.
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Gentral Methodist Church
Birmingham
W. D. Bishop
Central Methodist
Harry Denman
First Methodist Church of
J. L. Lyles
State Extension Department
Methodist
Denman
Bishop
Jefferson County
Sterchi Trio Plans Return After Knoxville Meeting
Three Sterchi Stores figures from Decatur will return Sunday after an engaging gathering of Sterchi store managers in Knoxville. J. L. Shumake, local manager and Sterchi director, along with Alva Burns and Eason Shumake, Decatur store attaches, comprise the party.
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Sterchi
Decatur
Knoxville
J. L. Shumake
Alva Burns
Eason Shumake
Decatur Lowers Weather High By One Degree
The Decatur forecast shows Thursday’s high at 85 degrees and the low at 62. The maximum was one degree below the government observer’s figure from Wednesday, reflecting a one degree change in the official reading.
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Decatur
Children Enjoy Fourth of July Party at Decatur Drug Store
Hundreds of Decatur children attended the Fourth of July party at the Decatur Drug Store this morning. They received noise makers flags and refreshments and filled the sidewalk while crying balloons added to the festive atmosphere.
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Decatur
Decatur Drug Store
Decatur Sees No Rain In 24 Hours
The weather report shows Decatur recorded zero rainfall in the 24-hour period ending Thursday as noted by the official weather observer at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Building repaired and second story added after Hughes & Tidwell fire
The Hughes and Tidwell warehouse on Moulton Street east of the L N right of way has been repaired and a second story added. The structure is more attractive today than before the blaze and reflects substantial rebuilding efforts after the fire.
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Hughes & Tidwell
Moulton Street
Community Thank You Letter Highlights Local Barbecue Support
Gilbert G White of Belle Mina writes to The Decatur Daily praising its help for a Mooresville Belle Mina barbecue that drew about two thousand people. He thanks the newspaper for news coverage and advertising that contributed to the event’s success.
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Mooresville
Belle Mina
Limestone County
Daily
Gilbert
Decatur Daily
Mooresville-Belle Mina
Convention A Real Pleasure To Pair
John C. White the Decatur Kiwanis president and E. J. Polhill the club treasurer attend Kiwanis International in Atlantic City. White notes both men wish all club members could share the pleasure of the convention.
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John C. White
Decatur Kiwanis Club
E. J. Polhill
Kiwanis International
Atlantic City
White
Polhill
Looks Good Says McRee Of The Morgan County Race
R Pryor McRee a Decatur businessman seeks the Democratic nomination for Morgan County tax collector. He plans to spend July and early August meeting voters and discussing the campaign to gain patronage.
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Morgan County
R. Pryor McRee
Decatur
Young McRee
Kiwanis Clubs Seek Town County Ties in Texas
Texas Kiwanis clubs push improved relations between urban and rural communities through joint events and outreach programs across towns and counties within the state.
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Texas Kiwanis Clubs
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down clues mixed
Clue list mixes across and down entries with many garbled words and partial phrases. Contains references to French capital Rome Bay watchful and other disjointed items including names, numbers, and thematic hints. Overall appears as a damaged page fragment of a published crossword with scattered entries and misspellings.
Mrs Ruth Mix Gilmore Loses Allowance After Marriage
The twenty year old film star Tom Mix may cut the $250 monthly allowance to Ruth Mix Gilmore 17 after her marriage. The Associated Press reports the potential change follows her wedding status and parental decision.
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Ruth Mix Gilmore
Tom Mix
Strong Sermon At Tent Meet In Revival
Rev M L Garret Nazarene minister preached on The Death of Steven to a large crowd at the tent on Sixth Avenue between Fifth and Sixth Streets. The revival interest grows and meetings will run through Sunday with children at 7 and evangelistic services at 7 30 this evening.
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Steven
M. L. Garrett
Nazarene
Sixth Avenue
Fifth
Sixth Streets
Van Gilbert Withdraws From Sheriff Race in Alabama Primary
Van Buren Gilbert announces withdrawal from the Democratic primary sheriff contest in Limestone County Alabama. He served as sheriff 1923 1927 and has since been a state special law enforcement officer with Elkmont headquarters. Several other candidates remain in the race.
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Athens
Ala
van Buren Gilbert
Gilbert
Elkmont
Reverend Garrett thanks paper for meeting publicity
The Rev M L Garrett thanking The Daily for publicity of evangelistic services at the Tent between Fifth and Sixth streets on Sixth avenue. He expresses gratitude for local sympathy after a Tuesday accident in which Mary Frances Aselton was killed when struck by an automobile driven by Mrs Garrett.
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M. L. Garrett
Fifth
Sixth Streets
Sixth Avenue
Garrett
Mary Frances Aselton
Garret
Peebles Named Sales Leader for Shell Stations
F. D. Peebles, a recognized figure in local business circles, will serve as Shell manager with district manager J. G. Morris of Birmingham. He is coordinating the opening details for Shell retail stations in Decatur.
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F. D. Peebles
Shell
Mr. Peebles
J. G.C. Morris
Birmingham
Decatur
Limestone Gains In Census Marks
Complete census returns for Limestone county show a 17 percent increase over ten years. The 1930 population is 36,830 vs 31,341 in 1920. Athens leads gains with 4,429 in 1930 up from 3,323 in 1920, a 33 percent rise. If city limits extended one mile, Athens would near six thousand.
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Athens
Ala
Limestone County
One Reason to Take Ume to Cead the Classified Ads
A brief note promotes Ume for handling classified ads claiming efficiency and simplicity. It emphasizes ease of use and minimal effort required by advertisers. It hints at convenience and time saving.
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Ume
July 8th Dance Draws Wide Range of Visitors
Decatur hosted a large turnout for the annual July 8th dance at the Junior Chamber of Commerce hall from 10 pm to 3 am. Visitors from Athens Belle Mina Elkmont Mooresville Hartseile and Huntsville dominated the crowd.
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Decatur
Chamber of Commerce Hall
Athens
Belle Mina
Elkmont
Mooresville
Hartseile
Huntsville
Daily Classified Ads Policy and Deadlines
Advertisements may be placed by phone for all except specified classifications. Errors are the advertiser’s responsibility for correction, and management reserves the right to reject any ad. Daily ads close at 11:00 for the date of publication, with offices open daily until 6:00 pm. The Great Want Ad Market Where People Who Need Things are Able to Buy. Phone 1000.
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Wil Ve
Hodges Crow Plans Fourth of July Voter Outreach
Morgan County tax collector and Democratic primary candidate Hodges Crow planned to spend the Fourth of July holiday talking with voters to boost his re election bid.
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Hodges Crow
Morgan County
Crow
Cain planter J. F. Cain to return from Florida home
J F Cain a prominent planter in the county is expected to return soon from Melbourne Florida where he has been wintering. He will come back to the Cain plantations near Somerville.
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Florida
J. F. Cain
County
Melbourne
Fla
Mr. Cain
Cain
Somerville
Lonnie Cain Sets Out Personal Economic Philosophy
Lonnie Cain of the Cain Plantation near Somerville shares views on the current financial situation. He says folks can't get rich unless others pay their debts. Cain was in Decatur briefly for business and is planning the annual Cain barbecue, a major event for the east end of the county.
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Lonnie Cain
Somerville
Lonnie
County approves gas and oil supply contract with Standard Oil Kentucky
The county awarded the gas and oil supply contract to Standard Oil Company of Kentucky through local agent R L Thomas. The bid undercuts tank prices by two cents per gallon and offers a two percent discount for payments within thirty days. Most local oil firms submitted bids as the county uses thousands of gallons monthly for cars and road machinery.
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Athens
Ala
Standard Oil Company of Kentucky
R. L. Thomas
Classifieds Index Listings and Notices Roundup
A historical newspaper page section lists announcements for transportation schedules funerals personal notices automotive ads and employment financial and property categories. The layout includes various listings such as bus schedules railway timetables vehicle sales and service ads along with help wanted and loan notices.
Fireworks Herald Approach Of Fourth
The city echoed with pops and crackling noises as preparations for the Glorious Fourth began. No injuries or property damage were reported despite the widespread fireworks and noise throughout all sections of the city.
Mt Hope Hosts Big County Picnic All Day Gathering
E D Whitman and W V David, local real estate men, visited Mt Hope in Lawrence county for the county’s largest picnic and all day event. Whitman said he had not attended such a Mt Hope picnic in ten years and looked forward to the day with anticipation.
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E-D. Whitman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Methodists
Gilbert G. White
McRee
Texas Mission
Israel
Findupea
Oalyx
Associated Press
van Gilbert
the Daily
Peebles
Hill Bros. Garage
E. Moulton St
Lookmont Tire Co
Hill Chevrolet CO
Baker Auto Body Works
Wilson Ave
H. & H. Machine Works
W. Moulton St
Jervis Foundry & Machine Works
Ferry St
H. Mullen
Second Ave
Hens Lumber Co
Lem Jones
Ferry Street
Manhattan
A. Tennessee Valley Printing CO
Als
Piper Coal
ABC Coke Smith Coal Co., Inc
L. R. Jacks
Oak St. Decatur
Blue Ribbon Shoe Shop
Esses
Souttern Sheet Metal Works
NEW York Hatters & Dry Cleaners
LaFayette St
O. B. Breeding
Whiteside
C. Wilson Taylor
la Payette
Carrell Furniture CO
Hunter Furniture CO
Forbes & Sons
Decatur Mill & Cabines
Banest
Mikana Dream
Steed & Son
Smith Equipment
Leeds
Rose
J. M. Clark & Sons
First Ave
Betty Jane
Jack Robinson
J. M. Clark & Sonb
Brown’'S
Vst
6Th Ave
Nicely Furnis
Jackson
Call
J. Walnut St
Second Avenue
Jackson St
Crane's Clothes Shop
Fourth Avenue
West
Cornelian Court
Adam
D. C. Adams
Theity
Trelading
Bath
Thomas Realty & Ins
Bailey Oe
Ely Stoat
Cottage
Cavayette St
Sesmon
R. M. McGlathery
Selephone
Mall
Willy
Che
Che Management
Rainey
England
Continent
MOVE
Chiev
P. O
Hodges
Cara of Banks
Sin Memoriam
Automotive Business Guide
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Rogers Bros
Green Bank St
Mt. Hope
Lee Street
Skippy
Shooter
WESEY
Percy L. Crosby
Great Britain
King Features Syndicate
Lodge Meetin’s
Anton
Board of Pardons
Bird
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