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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1933
Page
2
The Lapsley-Lusk and Sparks salary reduction laws hang over state county and city officials with timing of the cuts unclear. Elective state officials face a single doubt on when their pay cuts take effect, as provisions specify they begin the month after the Sparks amendment ratified.
The July 18 vote prompts an August 2 official tally and a September start for new salaries. Across state offices Governor to state auditor see cuts from current pay, while the Sparks amendment caps salaries at 6000 annually for officers under state, county, or city control. Some dispute whether Dr. George H. Hyns and other university leaders fall under the cap, including UA President, Alabama College leaders, and health officials.
The home demonstration agent, field workers, director of social service and 44 county leaders gathered at Hart Selle High School for a county canning demonstration led by Miss Brian Rowe. After instruction in food preservation, leaders will stage demonstrations in their centers for residents, a plan proven successful elsewhere in the state.
Col T H Barton president of Lion Oil Refining Company reports steady monthly sales increases since Golden Knix Knox gasoline was introduced last October. He credits premium quality at regular prices and strong advertising in forty five Southern newspapers for the growing acceptance and rising sales. R C Clark of Independent Oil Co also notes motorists’ satisfaction and the advertising push.
Members and friends of Ninth Street Methodist Church led by Miss Frances Hardy will stage a Mission Progran Sunday night for Missionary Night. Representatives from July four weeks include Miss Gladys Ryan Mrs George Stroup Miss Flora Howell and Miss Ruth Sparkman with a long list of another volunteers assisting. The Intermediates lead in the two months campaign for church attendance with 47 percent followed by young people at 37 percent as church membership means more.
The weather bureau recorded a maximum temperature of 84 degrees and a minimum of 12 degrees for today. Forecasts indicate clear to partly cloudy skies with light winds throughout the day.
An ice cream supper will be held at Flint Methodist Church at 7 o clock with music for entertainment. The public is invited to attend and proceeds will benefit the Young Peoples Division.
The two week Union Bible School for children from three Southside churches ends tonight with a closing program at the Ninth Street Dist Church led by Rev. J D Pickens. Workers include Rev J D Pickens Mrs John Hamilton Rev C M Tyndal Mrs Prince Jones and others. program features Bible memory songs and handwork.
A well attended community sing at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church drew many visitors from out of town. The program was described as splendid by attendees.
Rev J. 8. Bentley of Mt. Wopecharge Decatur district begins meetings at Five Points Antioch Methodist church. Preaching by Rev BR M Bentley of Monroe La. Crowds attend despite rain. A Flower Service is set for Sunday at 11 oclock.
Next week's community sing will be convened in the Church of God on Sixth Avenue Thursday evening. A large crowd is expected.
Probate Judge B L Malone traveled to Birmingham for a luncheon in honor of David B Lillienthal of the Tennessee Valley Authority.
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