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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1929
Page
2
Lawrence county districts organize adult county schools to run six weeks starting about the 18th, four hours daily, five days weekly. Open to ages 16 and up without a fourth grade advancement, led by Mary B. Pickerel with a corps of county teachers.
Rev Grady Morris will fill an ordained appointment at the Austinville Baptist church in the 11 o clock service. The sermon title is The Church Covenant and the Bonanza chorus will lead the special music at the same hour.
A called meeting of the Rotary club directors was held Friday afternoon at the Decatur Ice and Coal Company offices. They discussed routine business affairs.
Helen D Arcy confronts Julian Guyford and a dangerous plot to force her marriage while Sir Richard battles threats to his life. After a tense garden talk and a bold bribe scheme, a highwayman bearing a scarlet cloak confronts Helen as she delivers cash and contempt.
Decatur curb market had another excellent day with 25 sellers offering farm produce direct from producer to consumer. Sales totaled 246.36, nearing a record, with H. P. Jackson of Decatur route 2 the top seller at 21.63 for the morning hour.
W. W. Fussell, president of the City National Bank, will leave Monday for Hot Springs Arkansas, to remain about three weeks.
Reports from Opelika Alabama say Rev James Allen Smith conducting revival services with great success. He is pastor of Central Baptist Church and assists Rev W P Wilks in the revival campaign.
Rev. J. T. Anderson announced a goal of 100 pupils for the Fairview Baptist Church Sunday school. Efforts are underway to reach the target by Sunday morning.
Illness of Rev. James D. Wallace delays Sunday service in Lacon Alabama. Service postponed to Sunday July 14 at the same church and location.
A listing of Central and Chicago area radio stations with time slots and programs. Includes WEAF WGY WWJ WLS WGN WBBM WENR WMAQ and others, detailing dance music, orchestras, concerts, news, and various hour blocks across evenings.
A dense listing of radio program slots across multiple stations including Detroit WJIR, WABC New York, KFAB Lincoln, WCCO Minneapolis, KMOX St Louis, WSB Atlanta, KRLD Dallas, WFAA Dallas, WBAP Fort Worth and others. Entries show start times, program types such as concerts, dances, and news, and occasional repeated formats or “Same as” notes.
Messrs Burgess and Lowery will be heard in two local churches Sunday at Central Baptist at 11 AM and at Central Methodist in the evening. The public is cordially invited to both services.
Members who signed for church membership are urged by Rev. M M Newton to attend this evening’s service to be received with the class. The call invites those listed to join the Ninth Street church during the current service.
Associated Press photo shows General Sandino leader of revolutionary forces in Vicaraugan movement in exile in Mexico after fleeing his homeland. The image captures him in Vera Cruz following escape.
About 100 new industries began operations across downstate Illinois in 1928, marking a notable expansion of regional business activity. The surge reflected broader economic growth and diversification during the late 1920s.
A Columbia production titled Father and Son plays at the Princess Theatre Monday through Wednesday. It centers on Jimmy Fields ten birthday, his father’s European trip, and the return of a French countess stepmother leading to family conflict and a murder. The film features Jack Ott, Dorothy Revier, and Mick McBan with dialogue and music enhancing the drama.
Promoters report a 37 cent increase over 1927 figures as automobile racing gains popularity and higher returns are promised from events.
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