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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1930

Page

7

West Joins First Methodist Church

Pete West, famed local grid star and former Alabama Military Institute athlete, became a member of the First Methodist Church yesterday while recovering from an appendicitis operation at Baugh's infirmary. Special services were held at the hospital by Rev. R. T. Tyler and Rev. George Boyd with West's Sunday School teachers and friends in attendance.

Pete West Alabama Military Institute Baugh’s Infirmary First Methodist Church R. T. Tyler Decatur George Boyd First Church West Young Men’s Bible Church

William Boyd Stars in Officer O'Brien at Princess Theatre

William Boyd, famed for military roles, headlines Officer O'Brien at the Princess Theatre showing Saturday. The Pathe talking picture features Boyd as a lieutenant with a tense, thrill packed drama alongside Dorothy Sebastian Ernest Torrence Clyde Cook and others.

William Boyd O’brien Pathe Tay Garnett Boyd United States Military Academy Dorothy Sebastian Ernest Torrence Clyde Cook Paul Hurst Russell Gleason Arthur Housman Ralf Harolde Tom Mahoney The

Kirby To Preach In East Decatur

Local pulpit speaker H. L. Kirby will preach this evening at the Street home in East Decatur at 7 30. The public is invited to hear him and attend.

Kirby East Decatur H. L. Kirby

Birmingham Quartette To Sing At Westside Church

A quartette from Birmingham will provide music at the Sunday school and church service at Westside Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. Pastor Rev. Sym. Pryor invites all to attend and hear them.

Birmingham Westside Presbyterian Church Symp. Pryor

Nazarene Revival Under Way On Sixth Avenue Tent

A Nazarene revival is in progress on Sixth avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets. Services are held each evening at 7 30 and Sunday afternoon at 2 30. Special music will be provided and a cordial invitation is extended to the public.

Sixth Avenue Fourth and Fifth Street

Davis Speaks in Hartselle for Democratic Gubernatorial Bid

Lieutenant Governor W C Davis drew a fair crowd in Hartselle while campaigning for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. He planned talks at Falkville at 4 pm Cold Springs at 6 pm and an Eva schoolhouse address tonight.

W. C. Davis Hartselle

Large Crowd Expected at East Morgan Singing Conven tion

Hundreds are anticipated at Center Grove on Sunday for the East Morgan singing convention with a full day of singing and a fine program featuring strong vocal talent.

Center Grove East Morgan

Special Service for Lutherans celebrate 400th confession

Members of the Lutheran church celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Augsburg confession on Sunday June 15 at 3 p.m. A large crowd is expected to attend the service.

Leon C Burns at Church of Christ

The Church of Christ welcomes Leon C Burns, a young minister from David Lipscomb College Nashville, to speak Sunday evening. A large crowd is expected to attend.

Leon C. Burns Church of Christ David Lipscomb College Nashville

No Evening Service at First Presbyterian Church Sunday

Due to the absence of Rev. J. D. Wallace from the city there will be no evening service at the First Presbyterian church on Sunday evening. Announcement was made today.

J. D. Wallace First Presbyterian Church

Society Notes On Local Education And Visits

Miss Elizabeth Davis resumes summer studies at Athens College in primary methods. Miss Jessie Irwin pursues an MA at University of Alabama and observes primary methods. Mrs. Pearl Garrett of Columbus and Mrs. Katherine Alexander of Memphis visit their sick mother Mrs. James Lindsay. Ellice Mitchell of Chestnut Grove visits Mrs. W. H. Turner. W. H. Turner spends the week with daughter Mrs. Frank Witt in Athens. Miss Margaret Turner and sister Mrs. Frank Katz return from Marysville Tennessee where they attended class reunions at Marysville College. Miss Ellen Mitchell of Florence visits Miss Evelyn Irwin and Miss Sarah Baker at Leighton with nieces Marion and Katherine Boswell. Miss Kate Lile leaves for New York and Washington. Mrs. FE. D. Bailey Jr. leaves for medical treatment at McLester's Infirmary in Birmingham.

Pearl Garrett Columbus, Ga Katherine Alexander Memphis, Tenn James Lindsay Margaret Turner Birmingham Frank Katz Marysville Tenn Marysville College

Ads Accepted Until 11 00 A M at Publication Date

The DAILY will accept advertisements until 11 00 a m on the publication date. Office hours extend daily to 6 09 p m for patron convenience. Phone 1000.

Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale and Real Estate Listing

Notice announces foreclosure of a mortgage held by E. P. Bynum on Morgan County Alabama property of B L Malone, with default and unpaid interest and taxes. It also lists a separate public sale of estate real estate detailing multiple lot descriptions in Decatur, including parts of Lots 258 31 and 26 with specified boundary points and dates for sale under Probate Court order.

B. L. Malone E. P Bynum Courtland Alabama B.L. Malone E. P. Bynum sProba Morgan County Healae East Court House Ferry Street Decatur Gateway Land Company Moulton Street Chas. H. Byster Charles Harris W. A. Harris Court House W. A. Barris Sycamore Street Vine Street New Town Church Street Wells Street Perry Street Perryfeet

General Tax Plays Second Fiddle to Police Revenue

A May report to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen shows the Police Department as the city’s top revenue source with $2,107.60 in collections while the General Tax yielded $1,120.40, according to City Clerk E. W. Collier.

E. W. Collier

Chocolate Drop Minstrel Delights Riverside Crowd

The Chocolate Drop Minstrel presented by Central Methodist missionary societies at Riverside High School drew a large Decatur crowd despite threatening and inclement weather. The performance showcased local minstrel talent and entertained attendees.

Missionary Societies of the Central Methodist Church Riverside High School Decatur

Rabies Test Finds No Rabies in Dog That Bit Boy

State laboratory reported no rabies in the dog's head from the Friday examination by E. D. Sharp. The dog, which died shortly after biting a five year old boy, had also snapped at others before the incident.

E. D. Sharp

Senator Walsh Attacks Cannon In Senate Test

Senator Walsh of Montana challenged Bishop Cannon in the Senate committee clash over the lack of a quorum. Walsh contradicted Cannon’s claim that criminal proceedings were barred, noting only two committee members were present but Cannon still left without permission despite appearing as a witness.

Washington Walsh Montana Bishop Cannon Senate Committee Cannon

Lorraine Winton In Critical Condition After Train Jump

Miss Lorraine Winton remains in critical condition at Benevolent Hospital after she jumped from the path of an approaching train. No significant change in her condition was observed today.

Lorraine Winton The Benevolent Hospital

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First. Church Princess Davis Elizabeth Davis Athens College Jessie Irwin University of Alabama Ellice Mitchell Chestnut Grove, Ala W. H. Turner Mrs Frank Witt Athens Ellen Mitchell Florence Evelyn Irwin Sarah Baker Marion and Katherine Boswell Ben Fennell Leighton Kate Lile New York East FE. D. Bailey, Jr McLester’s Infirmary Business Guide New Fayette St Beadie Ivory Novelty Co Fourth Avenue New York City Pleasant Permanent Peris Mfg. CO Florin Walnut St. Gall Chas. Grayson E. Moulton St Sherman St 4Th Ave Breal Estate Duncan Sisters C. M. Murdock Canal St Paris W. R. McClusky H. G. McClusky Wilburn McClusky Alma Brackin Town Creek Ala Decatur Storage W. Church St Albert Mills Monmouth Cincinnati Grant ST Mbneral Commission J. L. Cannon Co Iowa City Iowa Fyr-Fyter Co PyrsFyter Ohio Cornelian Court D. CG. Adams Hill Bros Moulton St U. K Lookmont Tire CO H. & H. Machine Works W. Moulton Ina Buriden Ann Ozark Farms Westphalia Central Farms Jefferson City Carrell Furniture CO Rainey Beauty Shop Morgan County Motor CO St. Phone Co. Lee and Line Sts Hunter Furniture CO Second Ave Move’s Beauty Parlor Cumberland Mt H. Mullen E. &. Forbes & Sons Piano CO Baker-Ennis Auto Works B. & A. Top & Body Gnop Wilson Ave Thomas Realty & Ins. CO E. LaFayette St GC. Bailey A. Z& Bailey Gros. Co Pairview C. A. Poole B. & 8. Motor CO Athens Lumber Co Berryhill Decatur Mill & Cabine Bank St Lee St Tennessee Valley Printing CO Jervis Foundry & Machine CO Ferry Hermitage Feed Jersey W. B. Greed & Son Blue Ribbon Shoe Shop Decatur Mattress CO J. M. Clark & Sons Cain Sudan Aco Mee Bank 6 Metal Works L. A. Jacks the Awning Man Yee verSii A Senator Walsh Skippy Don Percy L. Crosby Percy L Crosby Great Britain King Inc Goo
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