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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1929

Page

8

Cotton Progress Despite Boll Weevil Inroads In Alabama

Weekly crop summary from Montgomery reports fair to good progress in Alabama cotton for the week ending July 17 despite boll weevil damage. Corn and other crops show satisfactory progress. Temperatures near normal, daily showers, vegetation needing rain in the north, with cotton laid by in some areas and yields affected in the south and central regions. Watermelon shipments continue in coastal Alabama.

Montgomery Ala Alabama P. H. Smyth United States Satsuma

Lime Stone Democrat Editor Visits Decatur on business

R. H. Walker editor of the Lime Stone Democrat spent Friday afternoon in Decatur on business, meeting local contacts and discussing matters of the newspaper and town affairs.

R. H. Walker The Lime Stone Democrat Decatur

May Fill Pulpit In Two Sunday Services

Rev. Frank T. Smith of East Decatur Baptist church plans to preach at both morning and evening services this Sunday. He has been ill for several days but hopes to be able to conduct the two gatherings.

Frank T. Smith East Decatur Baptist Church

Tennessee River Drops to 5.4 Feet in Government Report

The Tennessee river level fell today tracking a government report. The stream reached a stage of 5.4 feet this morning.

Tennessee

Jack Hendricks in News Amid Hack Wilson Inquiry

Jack Hendricks, manager of a struggling club, has frequently appeared in headlines. Reports note Cincinnati’s decision to drop him faded, then he sought an official probe into Hack Wilson's on-field conduct.

Associated Press Jack Hendricks Cincinnati Hen Jack Hack Wilson

Tragic Birmingham Death Ruled Accident In Truck Crash

B H Messer of Decatur driver of a truck and trailer that struck six year old Paul Forsyth on a Birmingham street Wednesday has been released. Coroner J D Russum ruled the death accidental after his investigation. Messer had been in custody under $500 bond during the inquiry.

B. H. Messer Decatur Paul Forsyth Birmingham Associated Press J. D. Russum Messer

Notables Speak at Monrovia Barbecue With State Leaders Attending

Leading Alabama figures address the Monrovia barbecue in Madison county next Thursday July 25 drawing 2000 to 5000 attendees. Edward B. Almon opens at 10 am followed by John H. Bankhead at 10 45 and Charlie C. McCall at 11 30. Afternoon speakers include A G Patterson at 2 15 and R E Tidwell at 3. The event benefits the Monrovia consolidated high school with the Joe Bradley band providing music and Joe Johnston barbecuing meats. The venue lies midway between Athens and Huntsville off the Lee highway, about a 45 minute drive from Decatur.

Alabama Monrovia Madison County Edward B. Almon Eighth John H. Bankhead Charlie C. McCall A. G. Patterson Decatur R. E. Tidwell North Alabama Consolidated High School Athens Huntsville Lee Highway Joe Bradley Joe Johnston

England to Face United States in Polo Series Next Year

England and the United States will meet in a polo series next year. This marks the second international series in three years for the U S which previously met and defeated the Argentine team in 1928.

England United States U. S

Willoughby and Westminster Presbyterian Sunday Schedules

Willoughby Presbyterian holds Sunday school at 9 45 am with F T Lewis as superintendent and dismisses all other services until revival ends at Ninth Street Methodist. Westminster Presbyterian at Eighth Ave and Jackson St offers Sunday school at 930 am, worship at 11 am The laws of the kingdom and sins likeness in evening service at 730 pm Westminster League C E Society gathers at 630 pm All are welcome.

Willoughby Presbyterian Sunday School F. T. Lewis Ninth Street Methodist Church Westminster Presbyterian Eighth Ave Jackson St Ernest N. Hart Westminster League C. E. Society

Church of Christ Grant Street Service Times

James R. Greer minister announces Bible classes at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. The evening discourse at 7:45 p.m. covers The Second Coming of Christ. Young folks Bible study at 7 p.m. Ladies class Tuesday 2:45 p.m. with Mrs. Davis Hodges. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:45 p.m. A hearty welcome awaits.

Church OF Christ Grant Street James R. Greer Davis Hodges E. Lafayette St

Central Baptist Church Service Schedule

James Allen Smith pastor leads services with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 45 a m A sermon My Version of the Prodigal Son at 10 45 a m Evening B Y P U at 6 30 p m and To Be Carnally Minded Is Death at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer services 7 30 p m Prof H T Life to occupy pulpit Special invitation to young people

Central Baptist James Allen Smith H. T. Life

Revival at Sixth Avenue Church Continues Next Week

The Church of God led by Pastor W. H. Moore invites worshipers to daily services at 7:30 p.m. through the revival week, with Rev. J. C. Turk in charge on Sunday evening. Morning services begin at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. A 6:30 p.m. meeting precedes the 7:30 p.m. service.

Church OF God W. H. Moore J. C. Turk Sixth Avenue South

First Presbyterian Preaching at 11 AM Sunday

The First Presbyterian Church schedules preaching services at 11 a.m. with no evening service. All meetings are canceled or suspended for the day.

First Presbyterian

Christian Science Lesson Sermon and Testimonial Meetings Schedule

The church advertises a Sunday 11 a.m. Life lesson sermon and a testimonial meeting on the first Wednesday at 8 p.m. The reading room opens Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays from 2 to 4 p.m. All services take place in the Morgan County National Bank building.

Morgan County National Bank

W C T U Hosts Local Kiddies in Malone Park

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union hosted community children Friday in Malone Park. The event featured supervised games and organized activities for youngsters.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Malone Park

First Christian Church Schedule Jewell Howard Minister

Moulton Street service times list Bible school at 9 45 a m J B Harlow superintendent 11 a m The Lord s Supper 11 30 a m Sermon Making Church Members Christians 7 30 p m Sermon How Love Works Monday 3 p m Ladies Circle Wednesday 7 45 p m Hour of prayer The sermon Sunday morning is a message every church member should hear

First Christian Church Moulton Street Jewell Howard J. B. Harlow Ladies’ Circle

Sunday schedule at Ninth Street Methodist church revival

At 9 45 a m Bible school the superintendent teachers and pastor welcome all not in Sunday school elsewhere. The 11 a m morning worship features A Dependable Christian. 615 p m B Y P U department directed by Walter Bethany. Revival continues and congregants will join the Ninth Street Methodist church for the evening service.

B. Y

St John’s Episcopal Church Sunday Schedule

East Jackson Street site hosts church school at 9 45 a m and morning service at 11 a m. Bible classes for women and men at 10 a m. Youth and Wilder place church school at 3 p m. Eighth Sunday after Trinity led by Rev Peter M Dennis.

ST. John’s Episcopal Jackson St Gordon Drive Peter M. Dennis Trinity Wilder Place

St. Paul’s Lutheran Service of Divine Worship

At 10 30 a m parishioners hear Divine worship featuring The Biography of Enoch with the message drawn from a changeless Christ for a changing world.

ST. Paul’s Lutheran Enoch

Church Schedule Highlights with Two Sermons and Youth Meeting

A preaching service at 11:00 a.m. features the sermon filled with the fullness of God. The B Y P U meets at 6:15 p.m. under director Cc. L Buck. A second preaching service at 3:30 p.m. centers on Our Jazz Generation.

Cc. L. Buck

Texan Berkeley Bell Captures New York State Singles Title

Misses Wheelis and Bell hosted a pleasant event followed by a picnic lunch. Kiwanis and Rotary clubs provided ice cream cones and lemonade by R. L. Hopkins. Berkeley Bell, a Texan, wins the New York state singles tennis title.

Wheelis Bell Kiwanis Rotary Clubs R. L. Hopkins Berkeley Bell New York

Daily Crossword Puzzle ACRtsS

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Apollo Seth Ngland

Cullman Legion Sets July 24 Celebration at Hoenig's Grove

The Cullman American Legion plans its second annual celebration for Wednesday July 24 at Hoenig's Grove Cullman. An all day gathering will feature a brass band and barbecue meats for a large crowd as Legionnaires urge neighbors to attend and meet friends.

American Legion Cullman Hoenig’s Grove

Local rider knocked senseless then wins 30 mile paced race

Franz Deulberg suffered a knockout in a local accident and four days later won a 30 mile motor paced contest. Jimmy Braddock, training for his bout with Tommy Loughran, scored six knockdowns in six rounds of boxing.

Franz Deulberg Jimmy Braddock Tommy Loughran

Former congressman Victor Berger severely injured in Milwaukee streetcar collision

Seriously injured Victor Berger a former congressman and socialist leader suffered a fractured skull after being struck by a street car in Milwaukee.

Victore Berger Milwaukee

Second Nevers Is Seen At Stanford

Stanford University shows promise with Rudy Rintala, a freshman who may become the greatest all around performer since Ernie Nevers. The article highlights his athletic feats as a standout recruit and hints at his impact on the varsity football team next fall.

Stanford University Cal Stanford Ernie Nevers Rudy Rintala San

Central High Opens Second Semester With Record Enrollment

The summer session at Central High sees the largest enrollment yet with fifty seniors, eighteen juniors, and twenty five elementary students. Teachers report credit courses in senior high will be offered as the six week session begins next Monday morning.

Central High

Francisco High Athlete Sets Fresh Four-Sport Record

Francisco high school student becomes first year athlete to win numerals in four major sports matching a prior All American standard held by Nevers. Rintala starred as halfback on Sundiron football, a basketball guard, a javelin thrower and an outfielder.

Francisco Nevers Rintala Sundiron

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