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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1930

Page

3

Local Voters Rally Behind Revenue Board Reform Ticket

Morgan county voters show strong interest as the Hutson Patterson Tidwell ticket campaigns to reform how county revenue board members are elected. The trio argues every citizen should have a voice in choosing the revenue board rather than a small group. They tour the county outlining changes and seeking broad support before the primary.

Morgan County Melvin Hutson State Senate John Patterson Tennis Tidwell House of Representatives County Board of Revenue Board of Revenue Revenue Board

Mrs Dickinson Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. E. E. Dickinson has returned to her Birmingham home after visiting friends and relatives in the city.

E. E. Dickinson Birmingham

Montgomery Visitor Mrs George H Smart Here for Visit

Mrs. George H Smart of Montgomery is visiting friends and relatives this week.

Montgomery George H. Smart

Guests Arrive for Mrs Grizzard Hostess in Birmingham

Mrs R E Hale and Miss Rector Hale of Birmingham visit Mrs H D Grizzard for a social gathering. Mr and Mrs Henry Hall from Detroit Mich also guests at the event hosted by Mrs Grizzard.

R. E. Hale Rector Hale Birmingham Henry Hall Detroit, Mich H. D. Grizzard

Polo Plans Amid Frontier Tensions

In a frontier scene, Dagger negotiates polo for Howard while Jose Martinez and Villistas chase him. Welling questions smuggling rumors, while a woman explains Howard is a newspaper correspondent protected from border officials. The tense meeting ends with a request to arrange a polo match at a local club.

Dagger Marley Texas Rio Grande Blaine Howard Villa Dagger Howard Dick Welling Welling Jose Martinez Villistas Mr. Howard Jose

Mrs. 8 T Rolo Visiting in Shreveport

Mrs. 8 T Rolo is visiting relatives in Shreveport Louisiana during a short stay with plans to resume duties after the trip. Local friends expect her to return by week’s end.

8. T. Rolo Shreveport, la

Mrs Nearvy Terry Visits Decatur From Moulton

Mrs Nearvy Terry of Moulton was among visitors in Decatur today, joining local residents for the afternoon.

Nearvy Terry Moulton Decatur

Dagger Praises Newfound Friend in Life’s Twist

Dagger expresses admiration for a man fate has brought into her life. Tomorrow’s chapter follows their budding friendship and the growth it promises.

Dagger Chance

Rufus Lewis Back Out After Illness at Mt Zion

Rufus Lewis, who had been ill for several days, is now able to be out again at Mt Zion. Friends express happiness at his recovery.

MT. Zion Rufus Lewis

Progress in Morgan County Property Assessments

Tax Assessor Herman O. Troup and Deputy John Maxwell push forward with the county wide property assessment. Officials expect completion within the scheduled time and orderly start of collections.

John Maxwell Morgan County

Singing School Opens At Ninth Street Church

Prof. Laxton, noted musical director, conducts a singing school at Ninth Street Methodist Church, opened last night with nightly classes and anticipated large enrollment.

Laxton Ninth Street Methodist Church

No Rabies Found In Feline Head

No negri bodies were found in a cat's head sent to the state laboratory by G. P. Collum of Cullman County for examination on Monday. No history of the case was given, but the negative report has been forwarded to Mr. Collum.

State Laboratory G. P. Collum Cullman County Collum

Inmate Identified as Gormley Faces Slaying Trial

May Go On Trial. Associated Press reports Thomas O'Donnell, inmate at Michigan state prison, identified as William J. Gormley. He is sought for a five year term in the slaying of an artist's model in Hoboken, New Jersey, with possible life trial.

Associated Press Thomas O'Donnell Michigan State Prison William J. Gormley Hoboken N. J

Classified Wisdom: A Guide to Everyday Solutions

A note suggests turning to the Classified Section for practical answers to common problems. It frames classifieds as a quick resource for finding services, bargains, and local options. The message emphasizes actionable leads and accessible information.

Harris to Start Meetings at Dancey Chapel

Brother J. T. Harris of Lawrenceburg Tenn will begin a series of meetings at Danceys Chapel near Trinity on Sunday July 27. Everyone is invited to attend and hear these inspiring messages.

Trinity J. T. Harris Lawrenceburg Tenn

Reverend Hart to Miss Sunday Pulpit Absence

Rev. Hart continues study at the theological institute in Chicago and will remain there through the coming week. He cannot return in time to fill his pulpit Sunday, according to his advices.

E. N. Hart The Theological Institute Chicago

Pulpit Filled By University of Alabama Professor

The Westminster Presbyterian church will hear Prof. S S J Hocking from the University of Alabama extension department on Sunday morning.

Westminster Presbyterian Church S&s. J. Hocking Extension University of Alabama

New Home A Miller Moves from Hillsboro Route to Decatur

A Miller relocates from Route 2 Hillsboro to Route 1 Decatur in a home move. The change shifts residence within the same region and is noted in local records.

New Home A. Miller Hillsboro Decatur

Classified Ads Deliver Quick Satisfaction and Profit

Short notices highlight bargains and services with fast results. Advertisers tout affordable rates and broad reach, appealing to buyers seeking quick deals or sellers clearing inventory.

Examinations for County Teachers Set at Morgan High

Examinations for county teachers will be held at Morgan County High School in Hartsville on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Prof BE L Hays County Superintendent of Education says few teachers must take the tests as many already hold certificates from normal and training schools. Hays will conduct the exams and all expected examinees will assemble Monday morning. The county's teaching corps this year is expected to be the most efficient yet.

Grove S.S S.S.S Morgan County High School Hartselle BE. L. Hays Hays

Ford Car Line Described With Prices and Features

The passage outlines various Ford models including Roadster Phaeton Tudor Sedan Coupe Sport Coupe and De Luxe variants. It notes emphasis on speed power safety comfort ease of control and oil and gas consumption with depreciation and upkeep discussed alongside a credit plan offering time payments.

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Grove’s By Mary Dahlberg Trassen Marley New Yorker Casa Blanca Duffield and Company Meadowbrook Mexico France Jim Mr. Marley New York Plains Dag Shreveport Ninth Street Dancey Chapel Rev. Hart Ford Tudor Sedance Detroit Universal Credit Company Plan of Time Payments Ford Motor Company
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