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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1930

Page

7

Mission Leader Dr. Gamble to Speak at Central Methodist

Dr. Foster K. Gamble, Alabama born mission leader, is announced to visit Decatur. He will speak at Central Methodist Church at eleven Sunday morning on missionary work in East Asia, sharing first hand educational insights and experiences from Korea and broader Christian missions.

Foster Gamble Foster K. Gamble Decatur Central Methodist Church Gamble Methodist Church South Korea East Central Methodist Dr. Gamble

Dent F Green Improving After Hospital Operation

Dent F. Green state superintendent of banks. He underwent an operation at a Montgomery hospital for appendicitis and is improving nicely. He will be moved to his home within a few days. Mr Green is brother of Circuit Court Clerk John H. Green of Decatur and is well known locally.

Dent F. Green Banks Montgomery Mr. Green John H. Green Decatur

Thursday Rain Local to Decatur Area

Rain fell only a short distance outside Decatur with negligible precipitation in Hartselle. A traveler reported dust on roads near Decatur while Limestone and Colbert counties enjoyed better rainfall than Morgan county, according to county reports.

Decatur Hartselle Florence Courtland Pike Athens Limestone Colbert Morgan County

Quartette May Go To Reform Sing

The Stamps-Baxter Music Company of Chattanooga asked the Bonanza quartet to go to Reform Alabama on August 3 to represent the company at a singing convention. The request probably will be complied with.

Stamps-Baxter Music Company of Chattanooga Bonanza Quartette Reform Ala

More Ballots Mailed Out Ahead of Democratic Primary

A steady demand for absentee ballots continues as 108 ballots were mailed to Morgan County residents living outside the county. Officials expect about 300 ballots to be mailed before the upcoming primary.

Morgan County

No Arrests For Twenty Four Hours

Decaturites observed peaceful police blotter with no arrests in the twenty four hours ending at 8 this morning as Mayor B L Malone presided at City Hall.

Rabies Test Negative On Elkmont Dog In Childhood Incident

A state laboratory examination found no rabies in the brain of a dog that bit Ed Smith's child in Elkmont on Thursday. The animal was already killed, which could have prevented discovery of the disease.

State Laboratory Ed Smith Elkmont

Juniors Tonight Hold Joint Meeting With Albany Council

Leaders of the Junior Order United American Mechanics extend a final invitation to local council members for a joint session hosted by Albany council tonight. The program includes an address by the state council.

United American Mechanics Today Albany Council State Council

Marvin Darby Sent To Naval Training

Marvin Darby son of Dr H A Darby a noted Athens physician has been sent to the naval training school at Norfolk Virginia after enlisting from Athens He is a graduate of the local high school and was a member of the Athens unit of the Alabama National Guard at the time of enlistment.

Athens Ala Marvin Darby H A. Darby Naval Training School Norfolk Virginia Navy Young Darby Alabama National Guard

Light Winds Cause Small Tree Damage in Trinity Area

Light winds damaged several trees in the Trinity area late Thursday afternoon. Heavy rainfall was also reported west of town in the Trinity section.

Trinity Here

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

Puzzle presents a mixed list of across and down clues including Snow runners and Tell tales to Gasper. Entries refer to common crossword answers with varied difficulty across categories and several misprints corrected.

Camp Westmoreland ends period with smaller group

Thursday at Camp Westmoreland marks the end of one camp period and start of another. John O. Broadway notes: 35 boys passed life saving, 18 learned to swim, about 590 improved strokes, and six earned the camp monogram emblem.

Camp Westmoreland John O. Broadway Red Cross Herbert Thomas John McCord Joe Sarver Robert Jones Ned Frazier George Martin

Fourth Round 5 Slated by Tyler in Decatur District

Rev. R. T. Tyler announces the fourth round schedule for churches in the Decatur district. The list covers dates from August to November at multiple locations including Decatur First Church Austinville Hartselle and more with conference times and follow up sessions.

Tyler Decatur R. T. Tyler Austinville Hartselle Station Decatur Central Pettusville-Boyds Boyds Salem Somerville Ct Oak Forest Tanner Ct Tanner Athens Station Vinemont Ct Vinemont Cullman Station Aradel Trinity

Mrs Howard Hawkins Visits Birmingham With Daughter Peggy

Mrs. Howard Hawkins and her young daughter Peggy are visiting friends and relatives in Birmingham during a trip.

Birmingham Howard Hawkins Peggy

Manley to Speak Sunday at Westside Presbyterian

Rev A H Manley will preach at the Westside Presbyterian church Sunday morning at 11 oclock The Canadian province of Manitoba is 60 years old

A. H. Manley Westside Presbyterian Church Manitoba

Classified Ads on this Page Save You Dollars

Classified ads on this page highlight deals and offers to help readers save money. Find bargains on goods services and listings across categories with urgent pricing and local availability.

Notice of Publication in Morgan County Equity Case

In the Circuit Court Morgan County Alaska Equity, Nela McCalla Pride and others seek publication to heirs of Thomas Moseley Claiborn Moseley Eveline Neville Roxana Moseley and Jack Moseley deceased. Heirs must plead answer or demur to the bill within thirty days or a decree may be entered. Published in Decatur Daily for four weeks starting July 11 1930.

Nela McCalla Pride Augusta Kelley Circuit Court Morgan County Alabama Augusta Gussie) Kelley Kelsey Sylvester Johnson Thomas Moseley Clare Born Moseley Eveline Neville Roxais Bong Jack Moseley Ake Néle McCalla Pride County Equity Morgan Alabama Slong Saint Quarter Moulton and Decatur Bill Nela Calla Pride T. Long Seid Marvin Weer Nela Register Decatur Daily Claiborn Moseley Evelineville Roxana Moseley

Social News Roundup From Local Area

Mrs. Richard Howell travels to Chattanooga for a two week stay while families and friends from Athens to Elk M ont, Decatur, and Hillsboro meet for visits ball games and gatherings. A Baptist revival runs with services at 10 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. A basket dinner and 3 p m rally are planned with many local households noted.

Richard Howell Chattanooga Quint Terry Fred Venice Neal Terry Clyde Rogers Athens Helen Nellie Ward Clardy Gray Boys David Joye Woodall Kenneth Odom Ala Roy Garnett Decatur Edgar Landers, Jr J. W. Cornelius George Gray Gray Mary Howell Lock A Baptist Church Fred Terry Elkmont Tenn Wendell Hardin J. O. Hardin Hardin Hillsboro Spence O. Hardin E. L. Hardin D. P. Woodall Joyce David Woodall Duke Bailey Leonard Terry E. D. Odom Kathleen Kenneth Odom Austin James Paul Horton W. L. Fretwell Methodist Sunday School J. T. Terry Wheeler J. H. Cross Alvie Morann Kincaid Jasper Rich Huntsville

Collier's Rent-A-Ford Service Ad

Local notice for C-Taxi Cabs and Rent-A-Truck services from Collier's Rent-A-Ford Service at 401 Second Ave. Phone 928 advertises taxi and truck rental options.

Smith Equipment CO Second Ave Collier’s

Lost items and dog notices from Hill's U Drive It

Lost on Saturday afternoon a gold watch and chain described as 21 jewel Hamilton. reward $10 for information or recovery. Phone W H Hill at Hill's U Drive It 1192. Also lost during the week of June 7 German police dog male 11 months. finder asked to return to The Daily office.

Jewel Hamilton W. H. Hill Hill

Five Ways Blud-Rub Improves Hair Care

An old ad touts Blud-Rub for hair health claiming it stops dandruff prevents baldness stimulates scalp blood flow thickens hair and restores dormant glands. It promises scalp cleansing and invigorated circulation with sterile grooming at MOVE'S BEAUTY SHOP and Rae ney’s contact via phone 732.

MOVE Beauty Shop

Solicitors Race Arouses Interest in Cullman County

Cullman county voters show interest in a three cornered Circuit Solicitor race among Wade Wright Judge O Kyle and Fred Wall. Local attorney Ernie Bland said the candidates are well known in Cullman and the contest is expected to be spirited.

Cullman County Wade Wright O. Kyle Decatur Fred Wall Athens Ernie Bland Cullman

Field Day Planned By Limestone W. O. W.

State manager L. D. Holloway will address county camps at the courthouse in Athens. Plans will be made to observe a field day with all camps in the county participating.

Athens Ala L. D. Holloway

Canadians Plan Wheat Shipment via Hudson Bay Route

Canadians intend a new wheat shipment through the Hudson Bay route later this year, reviving a trade lane previously used in 1859 for the same purpose. The plan highlights continued northern export links and potential costs and logistics considerations for Prairie wheat markets.

Hudson Bay

Another Withdraws Seven Still Running

Lime stone county farmer Guy Nelson withdrew from the sheriff race due to crop conditions but will run again four years from now. He is the third withdrawer after Van Buren Gilbert state law enforcement officer and M. J. Gray farmer. Seven candidates remain in the race.

Athens Ala Guy Nelson Limestone County Mr. Nelson van Buren Gilbert M. J. Gray

Bank President Returns From Tri Cities Trip

W. W. Fussell, president of City National Bank, has returned from a brief business trip to the Tri Cities.

Tri-Cities

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