Morris Re-elected Decatur Junior Chamber Leader Outlines Six Month Plan
W. L. Morris was re-elected president of the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce. The directing board met at The Decatur Daily offices to announce six month assignments across departments and a goal of adding 40 members to reach about 130.
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W. L. Morris
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Daily
B. M. Bloodworth
Erskine Chenault
Joseph A. Woods
C. K. Knight
B. C. Shelton
I. V. Timberlake
O. W. Knight
R. H. Jervis
Sidney Patterson
C. N. Garrett
W. G. Gardner
Revival draws large crowds at Ninth Street Methodist service
Evangelist J O Hanes preached on The General Judgement on Tuesday night as large congregations filled the Ninth Street Methodist revival. The morning service saw many professions, with Mr Scott singing My Record Will Be There and Rev M M Newton noting growing interest and power through daily sessions at 10 am and 7 30 pm.
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Ninth Street
J. O. Hanes
Scott
Mr. Hanes
Daniel Webster
United States Senate
Webster
Topeka Holdup Suspect Confesses
Mrs. Vivian Scraper aged 25 admits to police she committed a $14,000 daylight holdup of two employees of the Security Benefit association in Topeka Kansas.
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Associated Press
Vivian Scraper
Security Benefit Association
Topeka
Kas
River Gauges Rise as Tennessee River Reaches 5.2 Feet
Government report notes the Tennessee river rising with the gauge at 5.2 feet this morning. The rise signals potential flooding concerns along the river banks.
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Tennessee
City Payroll Rules Tighten Overdue Bills in Mattoon
Mattoon mayor Hughart decrees action against city workers who fail to pay bills promptly. Employees with overdue payments risk removal from the payroll. The measure signals stricter enforcement of financial responsibility among city staff.
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Mattoon
Ill
Hughart
Moye Barber Shop Ads Sent to National Trade Journal
Interior views of the Moye Barber shop were sent to the Koken Company in St. Louis for publication in a national barber trade periodical. The pictures include the Decatur name, promoting both the shop and the town.
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Moye
Koken Company
St. Louis
Decatur
Tanner Switch Delays Cut-In For Power in Tanner
Garner Pride, local district manager of Alabama Power, said Tanner’s electric service could not be cut in this week because a switch for the Athens substation was not yet arrived. He hopes the work may be completed next week though the date remains uncertain.
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Garner Pride
Alabama Power Company
Tanner
Athens
Prayer Service at Westminster Church Tonight
A prayer service was announced for this evening at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 17 30 oclock. Church members and visitors were invited to attend.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Veneering Work Underway at Dr Bailey Residence
Work began on the home of Dr. W. C. Bailey on Ferry Street to veneer the exterior with brick. The project will take about two to three weeks to complete.
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W. C. Bailey
Ferry Street
Bolly weevil costs Alabama farmer millions yearly
Agricultural statistician F. W. Gist states the bolly weevil has cost Alabama farmers about 19 million dollars annually for 17 years, highlighting ongoing agricultural damage and economic impact.
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Alabama
F. W. Gist
Home for George L Morris under construction at Moulton and Sixth
Grading has begun on a residence for George L Morris local druggist. The house will stand at the corner of Moulton street and Sixth avenue east as work on the site starts.
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George L. Morris
Moulton Street
Sixth Avenue
Temperature Highs Persist as City Reaches 88
A hot day in Decatur with a maximum of 88 degrees and a nightly low of 72 degrees was recorded by the weather observer.
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Decatur
Stewart to Leave Crescent Amusement for Harriman Tenn
James T. Stewart, manager of Crescent Amusement company branches including the Princess and Delite theatres, will move to Harriman Tennessee next month after a transfer by his company. His successor is not yet chosen, and many friends here regret his departure.
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James T. Stewart
Crescent Amusement Company
Princess and Delite Theatres
Harriman
Tenn
Mr. Stewart
Stewart
William Scott Granted $750 Bond in Trinity Road Shooting
William Scott, a Black man, was granted bond of $750 after his arrest in a shooting on the Trinity road near Campbell. Scott waived preliminary hearing to await the grand jury. Campbell was wounded but not believed to be seriously hurt. Defense counsel Almon and Almon were retained.
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William Scott
Campbell
Scott
Trinity Road
Almon
Ted Sheppard Takes Week Vacation From Daily
E. T. Ted Sheppard attache of the Daily leaves for Columbia Tennessee for a week of vacation. He will reside at the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. K. Sheddan on their farm about six miles outside Columbia.
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E. T
Ted” Sheppard
the Daily
Columbia, Tenn
Mr. Sheppard
W. K. Sheddan
Columbia
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down
Across clues list many entries from Studies to Asiatic country poet with missing fills. Down clues include Actors in a play Wind Instru Flow copious and more. The page combines a full crossword grid with numbered entries and multiple theme hints across and down.
Decatur Resident H C Taylor Stops in City on Business
Decatur Route 2 resident H C Taylor visited the city on business today. The trip focused on local commercial matters and community affairs.
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H. C. Taylor
Decatur
Rainfall in Decatur Measured at .27 Inch
Government weather observer reports light rain in the Decatur area Tuesday totaling .27 of an inch. No damage or cultural prospects were affected.
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Government
Weather Observer
Gordon's stomach and bowel antiseptic advertisement
Indigestion ends with Gordon's antiseptic that stops fermentation and soothes the inflamed stomach lining. One dose relieves indigestion dyspepsia gas sour stomach and heartburn. Costs less than three cents a dose. druggist refunds money if no benefit.
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Raymond Britain
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Gilbert Speake
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Henry Goidel
J. Leslie Doss
Earl Lee
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G. D. Clem
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Holdup
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Bullock Shoe Company
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Ala
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Eochtase
Lus
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IAMS
T. Stewart Poes
Bond
Breed
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