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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1931
Page
8
June and August mowing recommended by J. T. Belte Limestone farm agent to increase pasture acreage and improve appearance. He notes pastures plagued by noxious weeds like white and dog fennel have little food value and choke grasses. Regular mowing over pasture and along fences and roadsides will boost farm value and allow more grazing.
Mrs. J. Q. Sewell directs St. John's kindergarten and nursery care during Sunday services to assist mothers. A graduate nurse, she has grown the department over one hundred percent under her oversight. Call 462W to arrange child care, with Miss Susan Bibb assisting.
Road detour between Hartselle and another point is in fair condition though drivers must use the route a few days longer. Local officials expect full restoration soon and urge motorists to follow posted signs and alternate paths.
An adv Promotes a new drug preparation from North Carolina druggists named B C claimed to relieve headaches neuralgia and other pains in minutes with safe fast action. Sold in 10 and 35 cent packages at drug stores and soda fountains with no after effects reported.
Moebes hosts an evening gathering in the Flint section inviting friends for a trip the theater or new subdivision tour. An old fashioned spread will be served between five and six. Moebes outlines plans for extensive development of properties along the south Bee Line as the highway nears completion.
Athens Alabama June 9 Selection of a site for the new Athens post office is expected soon after the federal building site inspector inspected several sites offered recently authorized by Congress. The choice is narrowed to two sites and will be made using data gathered by the inspector. The site and building will cost 90000 dollars.
Athens post of the American Legion plans an all day Fourth of July event at the Fairgrounds featuring a barbecue chicken stew fish fry baseball parade horse show public speaking and a dance. Chairmen include Capt H B French Mrs L D Whitt M B Kennemer T B Woodroof Paul Gish M F Whitt L D Whitt and F H Armstrong.
Oysters feed on organisms drawn in by water currents. The article notes oysters consume microscopic life and organic matter carried by moving water.
The Athens College summer session opened Monday with good course registration. Dean W. H. Barnard will direct the program under Dr. E. R. Naylor, college president. Two course tracks are offered for regular students and for teachers. About fifteen faculty members will teach as the session runs two terms July 19 and August 22.
Travelers are told the detour route is in very good condition now and the Bee Line main road will reopen next Sunday per the state highway department.
Local society notes from Mooresville Belle Mina highlight visits from Huntsville Decatur Birmingham and Athens. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. G C White and families and many trips to Decatur Nashville Huntsville and Florence. Attendees attend church welfare meetings and summer school events.
Wilson war department officials say they found nothing in their files to substantiate Herbert Yardley’s claim of a plot to kill Woodrow Wilson at the Paris peace conference. Yardley had alleged a plan to poison him or give him influenza in ice, but officials state he did not inform Washington of any discovery.
A brief note urges readers to skim classified ads to avoid financial loss, claiming quick, affordable finds and efficient shopping. An emphasis on time saving accompanies a call to check listings for deals and overlooked opportunities.
In Rev W H Moore's absence the Church of God will be guided by the congregation. Various meetings and services will be announced from time to time. Moore departs Wednesday for Anderson Indiana to attend the annual church convention.
The Port of City Clerk E W Collier for May submitted to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen shows general tax collections at 2011.22 and receipts from licenses and privileges totaling 1685.50.
The young people department of the First Methodist church plans Homecoming Day next Sunday with all youth urged to attend. Two small Sim Howell sons from Hartselle were reported resting well after having tenails removed on Monday. The rotogravure in the Birmingham News featured Donald Grubbs, noted swimmer, who is well known in Decatur. Dr Louis B Hart addressed Louisville and Nashville Railroad workers on From Death Unto Life. The L N M C A Board of Management met Monday, with General Secretary Sam Arvidson reporting on finances and activities.
The inaugural White House funeral marked the burial ceremony of President William Henry Harrison. The event highlighted the early executive residence as a site of national mourning and state remembrance.
A report notes that the United States possesses roughly 9,000 islands beyond the 48 continental states. This figure highlights the nation’s extensive archipelago, spanning coastal waters and offshore territories.
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