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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1929

Page

8

North Alabama Mourns Judge McClellan Death

North Alabama mourns the death of Judge Thomas Cowan McClellan 56 a former Alabama supreme court justice who died after a six month illness at his Birmingham home. Funeral services are set for Tuesday in Birmingham and a final Athens service follows arriving by train with a large civic and legal pallbearer list.

Tennessee Valley Thomas Cowan McClellan Supreme Court of Alabama Birmingham Independent Presbyterian Church Henry Edmonds Athens R. H. Walker Snow Pryor Louisville & Nashville McClellan Associated Press North Alabama Alabama Supreme Court Ala Robert A. and Aurora (Pryor) McClellan University of Alabama Cumberland University Lebanon John 8. Stone Conference of Judges of the American Bar Association Emily Horton Sue Ruth Phillips Tenn Ruth McClellan Judge McClellan Robert A. McClellan Luke Pryor United States Alabama John C. Anderson Hugh Morrow H. A. Sims Robert R. Meyer Henry R. Howze A. E. Walker Alex M. Garber Hill Ferguerson I. W. Rouzer J. 8. Mathews Thomas W. Martin W. Logan Martin Robert F. Ligon James H. Simpson W. E. Estes Henry B. Ziegler Sam W. Frierson N. C. Etling John R. Witt William L. Martin George Duncan J. J. Mason W. E. Crawford William L. Sibert W. Bowman F. H. Crenshaw Henry G. Mourning Jack Thorington Charles A. Thigpen N. J. Baker Satins L. Gaston Clifford A Dr. Brannon H. Hubbard L. D. Gardner A. D Joel B. Brown Sam H. Thomas Thos. Kilby Edward A. O'Neal Henry Evans Forney Johnston Kard V. Evans Romaines E. H. Cabaniss W. Sub

Sing Planned In Cullman County

A sing has been planned for New Prospect in Cullman County for the first Sunday in August. The Bo giartelle of Decatur has an invitation to attend and participate.

Sing Cullman County Bo»giartelle Decatur

Moult Resident Stubbs Among Visitors in Town

On business K Stubbs, well known Moult resident, was among visiting folks in town on Bat-

K. Stubbs Bat

Pageant Set For Wednesday Night By Central Baptist

A pageant titled Safe Tomorrow will be presented Wednesday evening at 7:30 by members of the Central Baptist Church on the first floor auditorium. The public is invited to attend.

Central Baptist Church

Reverend Smith to Return to Central Baptist August 18

Reverend James Allen Smith, pastor of the Central Baptist church, is expected to return here August 18 to fill his pulpit. He has spent several weeks resting at his home in Dothan.

James Allen Smith Central Baptist Church Smith Dothan

Back on Job I. V. Timberlake Returns from Vacation

I. V. Timberlake, assistant cashier of the Tennessee Valley Bank, returned to his desk today after a brief vacation.

I. V. Timberlake The Tennessee Valley Bank

Guests of the Decatur Rotary Club Named

Guests of the Decatur Rotary Club included Dr. A. J. Perolio director of the Tennessee Valley laboratory and a prominent Hartselle attorney as attendees.

Decatur Rotary Club A. J. Perolio Tennessee Valley Laboratory Hartselle

Wren Singing Noted as Best Annual Event

An all day singing at Wren in Lawrence county drew a tremendous crowd and featured an unusually strong program. Observers called it the best annual sing since its start.

Wren Lawrence County

Engineer Makes Two Week Florida Vacation Trip

H. D. Burnum state highway engineer in charge of this district is on a two week motor trip to Florida for an annual vacation. The tour is not official and has no official connection with his duties.

H. D. Burnum Florida

Reverend Sid Lee to Fill Local Baptist Pulpit

Rev Sid Lee pastor of the Baptist church at Crockett Texas will fill the pulpit of Central Baptist church Sunday August 4 and August 11 it was announced today Lee is brother of Decatur businessman E M Lee and joined Central Baptist years ago along with J H Crow and Eugene Sivley during Rev G L Yates pastorate

Sid_Lee the Baptist Church Crockett Texas Central Baptist Church Rev. Lee E. M. Lee Decatur Eugene Sivley G. L. Yates

Spight Delivers Sunday Messages at Central Baptist Church

W R Spight, prominent North Alabama businessman and Central Baptist lay leader, spoke at both Sunday morning and evening services as Rev James Allen Smith was away on vacation. Special musical programs highlighted the services.

W. R. Spight North Alabama Central Baptist Church James Allen Smith

Injured Man Rebounds After Leighton Automobile Crash

T M Jones Jr. is recovering from head and left shoulder injuries sustained in an automobile accident at Leighton early Friday. He is reported to be in improving condition.

T. M. Jones, Jr Leighton

Doctor Hugh Greer Returns from East Studies

Dr. Hugh D. Greer, a well known Decatur physician and surgeon, returned this morning from New York where he has been doing clinical hospital work. He also visited the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota for study.

H. D. Greer Decatur New York

Mrs Timberlake Recovers After Leighton Car Accident

Mrs I V Timberlake, injured with cuts to the feet and head and a broken collar bone in an early Friday Leighton automobile accident, has recovered enough to be up. Her friends here are gratified by her improvement.

I. V. Timberlake Leighton

Directors Meet With Gov Richards

The board of directors of the Decatur Rotary Club met Governor Morgan Richards at 10:30 AM at the YMCA to discuss several Rotary matters.

Gov. Richards Decatur Rotary Club Morgan. Richards Rotary Organization

C H Woodruff to Be Heard Tonight at Church of Christ

Former minister C H Woodruff, now residing in Tennessee, will fill the pulpit of the Church of Christ this evening. Local members anticipate his appearance with interest and invite the public to attend.

Co. H. Woodruff Church of Christ Woodruff Tennessee

Layman Returns from YMCA Conference in Blue Ridge

Maynard Layman returned this morning from Blue Ridge North Carolina where he attended a YMCA conference. He serves as director of boys' work for the local institution.

Maynard Layman Blue Ridge N. C Mr. Layman

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Rev. Smith You and the Collector Decatur Savings & Loan Co Bank St Eyster Sid Lee Hugh Greer C. H. Woodruff American Cleaners & Dyers Second Ave E. Vine St J.c.penney Decatur, Ala J. C. Penney O’brine Jackson AEA America Gulf Refining Company
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