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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1929

Page

2

Hunted Man in Farnel Serial Seeks Gypsy Aid

Sir Richard Guyfford flees into Fallowdene Wood after a pistol shot wounds his cousin Julian. He seeks refuge with Truffeni the Romany, where she foresees danger and hints a future happiness tied to his mysterious lady while vowing Romany friendship.

Julian Guyfford Fallowdene Wood Julian Tatts Richard Julian Helen D’arcy Helen Sir Richard Caesar France Sir Truffeni Richard Guyfford Squire Parret Shari Tornapo Dave Jeffery Farnel

Rum Chaser Drive Lowers Gallonage in Lake Areas

Detroit July 9 Across the Detroit river 297947 gallons of liquor were cleared from Canada to the United States last March with 178560 gallons in April and 172472 in May. The drop spurs a coordinated push by customs prohibition and coast guard to blockade rum runners along 17 miles of the Detroit river front.

Detroit Detroit River United States Government Service E. R. Norwood Customs Service Prohibition Coast Guard Customs Border Patrol Border Patrol Port Huron Lake Erie Lake St Clair Michigan Ecorse Wyandotte Trenton Sandwich Windsor Walkerville Sombra Sarina Customs Canada

Somerville Community Notes Include Weddings and Travel

Somerville reports guests and visits across nearby towns. Birmingham visitors Tom Halbrooks and family stayed with Mrs. B. E. Waugh and traveled to Decatur. Riley Cunningham wedding plans in Birmingham loom as Mrs. Mary Cunningham moves on to Montgomery. Local residents attend Fourth of July events in Decatur and Huntsville, with many visiting relatives in Decatur, Florence, Cullman and Montgomery. A sacred harp singing is slated at Mt Gilead, while a windstorm impacts Etna crops and school opens July 2 with a sparse faculty.

Tom Halbrooks Birmingham Rooks B. E. Waugh Decatur Pheres Hicks and Sons Florida Morgan County W. T. Ransom Glover Carroll Hartselle J. W. Winton J. B. Gurley Kittie Johnston Mattie Simpson Kittie Johnson Herbert Miller Cullman W. H. Winton Etoile Gilchrist Florence Blanche Winton J. O. Guyer Mary Cunningham Montgomery Riley Cunningham Ethel Thomas A. J.crosthwaite Moulton R H. Sample A. D. Sample Cunningham-Thomas Pearl McClure Wilda Smith Louis Turney Huntsville G. W. Reid W. E. Humphries Lois Humphries Albert Humphries R. P. Reid Millard Handley Hermond Holland Holland Sylvia Oakley Othell Eunice Ettie Reid Mt. Gilead Bob Reid Clarence Jones Etna Stringer Verna Hawkins Boyd Prarier Eva Centerdale Eleve School Brade Tanner John Littlefield J. P. Morgan Carmen Powell Ralph Brock Silas Williams Sacred Harp Rocky Mount Marshall County Mr. Hutchison T. V. Johnson

Lang Child Laid To Rest at Smyrna Cemetery

The infant of Mr and Mrs Paul Lang Mountain Home Lawrence county was laid to rest Sunday morning at ten oclock at Smyrna cemetery Z E Hadley conducted the last sad services Friends and relatives extended sympathy to the bereaved parents

Paul Lang Mountain Home Lawrence County Smyrna Z. E. Hadley

Sing Convention A Decided Success At Corinth Church

Attendees called the Lawrence county singing convention a decided success held at Corinth church last Saturday and Sunday. Liberty church will host the next convention in October with dates to be announced later.

Lawrence County Corinth Church Liberty Church

Akron man leaves for Goodyear job after rain crop update

Crops are looking fine in this section after recent rains. Millard Handley of Akron Ohio visits parents here then departs for Gadsden to resume work with the Goodyear Rubber. Mr and Mrs Reid host friends with music and an afternoon into evening gathering.

Millard Handley Akron Ohio A. H. Handley Gadsden Goodyear Rubber H. M. Reid Birmingham Annis Eva Oakley Dessa Driver R. P. Reid

McBride Family Tumult Highlights College Grove News

Cullman visitors include Mr. and Mrs. F D McBride and relatives as they spend time with Jessie McBride and family. Mary Pickerel law Lawrence County educator visits, while Charlie McBride's children fall slightly ill. Mrs Jessie McBride and Ellie McBride attend Decatur Fourth parade. Crops show patchy fruiting but overall good despite rain.

F. D. McBride Cullman Gordon McBride Jessie McBride J. W F. D B. H. McBride Mary B. Pickerel Lawrence County Floyd Jones Arthur Jones Mountain Home Gladys Sarah Elizabeth Charlie McBride Ellie McBride Decatur Malone Park J.D. Wallace Ot Decatur

Eva News Radio Party Honoring Beall Family

A radio party held by George Beall in Texas honored his sister and family with friends and relatives attending including Mr and Mrs Guy Giles Mr and Mrs David Daniel and daughter Reba. A semi annual Bailey brothers Etna picnic opened to the public with many attending and dancing on a large platform.

George Beall Texas Guy Giles David Daniel Reba Bailey Boys Etna

Picnic and visits mark Morgan county gatherings

Numerous relatives and friends gathered at W. P. Harden’s home near Fairview church for a picnic in Morgan county. Several families including the Hardens, Wilhites, Suggs, and Sapps shared weekend visits and trips to Cullman Birmingham Hartselle and surrounding areas.

W. P. Harden Fairview Church Morgan County

Skeggs Crawford Heads to Gadsden on Business

Skeggs Crawford left today for Gadsden Alabama on a business mission.

Skeggs Crawford Gadsden, Ala

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