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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1929
Page
8
A court visitor who traveled from a distant county tells a story emphasizing punctuality and the need for improvements in state procedures. The account highlights civic responsibility and timely court attendance as a key issue.
Elizabeth Huston 22 died Sunday at 9 am at her mother's Town Creek home. Survived by mother four brothers two sisters and other relatives. Funeral services set for 4 pm at the residence with interment in Town Creek directed by Priest.
From home he rushed toward the city toward court believing he might be late. He sped to reach the circuit court, claiming he would risk a fine either way but stopped at all traffic signals, intent on reporting promptly.
Miss Louise Jones of the local Tennessee Valley bank is in Paint Rock for a two week vacation with home people.
A filled crossword of across and down clues with terms ranging from trial and halts to heraldic bearings and Greek epic poets. Includes entries for animals, objects, anatomy, and common phrases reflecting a standard puzzle grid.
Lee Pete West a top high school football fullback may enroll at Georgia Military Academy next year to pursue a military school path Friends say he plans to continue building his athletic reputation at the prep level and in college football potential remains undetermined
Miss Wilda Witt, senior at Central High School, won the annual M. R. Rankin medal in the oratorical contest held at the Central High School auditorium. She was judged winner among three contestants with a historic subject.
Cecil Timberlake of the local Tennessee Valley Bank relief crew is in Tuscumbia conducting relief work as bank staff take vacation.
Lawson Draper, formerly a well known Decatur resident now in Huntsville insurance, visited the city today. He is widely known here and received a cordial welcome from friends. He will spend several days in Decatur.
John McGehee, a delegate from the Decatur Rotary Club, reports back after attending the inter- event. The summary notes his return and continuing involvement with Rotary activities in Decatur.
Dr. L. C. Havens, director of the state laboratory system for the Alabama department of health, toured the Tennessee Valley laboratory on a routine inspection visit and was scheduled to spend only today there.
The national convention which recently concluded its sessions in Dallas has returned. Mr. McGehee's return was delayed by floods in Texas.
An old advertisement promotes Gordon's antiseptic to relieve indigestion and heartburn. It claims the product stops fermentation, soothes the stomach lining, and restores natural digestion. One dose costs under three cents and a refund is offered if unsatisfied.
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