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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1929
Page
8
The Princess theatre manager James T. Stewart confirms the talkie equipment is in good shape and should respond correctly today. The Young er Generation is playing at the Princess for the first time today.
Municipal docket before Mayor B. L. Malone. Eighty two cases listed for disposition. Eleven cases involve drunkenness and violation of prohibition statutes.
L. A. Yacks underwent an operation Saturday to remove his right eye after a steel splinter lodged in the eye and caused an infection. He was reported resting well today.
An unusually large audience filled the Hanceville auditorium. The 1200 seat venue was crowded and several hundred stood to hear a splendid program during the Sunday singing event.
The Decatur Rotary Club selected John McGehee I W Timberlake and Ernest Garrett to lead the June 17 gathering. Each member is asked to bring a guest.
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In Washington on June 10 the Republican farm relief dispute erupts in the Senate as Borah accuses Hoover opponents of blocking export debentures while Allen presses why the debenture was not in the Republican platform. Borah insists the language covers the measure and would place agriculture on equality with industry despite the platform.
W. W. Benson, superintendent of the Decatur public schools, spoke to the Decatur Rotary club detailing a statistical report on local schools. He highlighted a higher number of girls in the upper classes while lower grade enrollment remains fairly balanced.
The Decatur Rotary club will host its first inter city meet on Labor Day with all Rotary clubs in the Tennessee Valley expected to attend. President E B Garner named the committee to run the program including B M Blood, Setedennett and C Raley.
In Washington a Democratic dinner honors Jouett Shouse newly named lieutenant to party HQ chief John J. Raskob. Opinions clash over whether the event signals a national show or stays local as some leaders opposed to Smith-Raskob leadership may skip the affair. Senator Simmons criticizes the gathering while Senator Smith avoids comment.
Citizens urge Mayor Malone to deny a weekly license for the Line and Davis street amusement company amid noise complaints. The firm, which pays 75 dollars weekly, seeks operation with music, but residents want the music stopped before granting permission.
The KI Y camp at Vinemont opened Monday with about 20 boys in attendance for the opening week. Maynard Layman of the Y M C A boys' work department will oversee the event, with C J Randolph, secretary of the Y M C A, visiting to assist.
Funeral services were conducted at his Johnston street residence for Earl E Dickinson whose body was found Saturday nearby. Dr James Allen Smith of Central Baptist church led the service and the cortege then went to Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham for interment. A large crowd attended, reflecting his large circle of friends.
Floyd Taylor, a well known local businessman, was served a five dollar notice for ignoring a stop signal. The next night his car was struck from behind by a Black driver in a second vehicle as he stopped at a sign. damage was slight.
Miss Norman Chandler of Decatur led Alabama College spring term with an all A record. She majors in home economics and will teach home economics at Moulton High School for the 1929 1930 term.
An automobile collision occurred at the Bank and Walnut intersection about 9 30. Both cars sustained slight damage and none of the occupants were injured. One vehicle was driven by a local resident and the other by Mr Martin of Decatur Route 3.
The Bonanza quartet was one of several well known musical organizations heard on the program at the Hanceville singing convention on Sunday.
The 1929 wheat crop triggers a daily flow of 750 to 1,000 empty cars through Chicago and St. Louis toward the prairie belt. With 40,000 boxcars expected by July, loading from 1,500 to 1,800 bushels per car, rail officials warn of bottlenecks at docks and elevators if export demand falters. Local combines flood fields, while storage and carrying capacity strain grain facilities nationwide.
W Irving Glover, postmaster general air mail chief, says pneumatic tubes could cut airport to post office delivery to five minutes in major cities. New York Chicago Boston already have tubes linking post offices and stations. pilot schemes might extend to airports with proper plane compartments.
An arrest followed a night intrusion at a residence. Investigators reported the suspect held for questioning and the loot valued at about one hundred dollars, with authorities continuing to pursue further leads.
At Taylorsville in Madison county two men identified as Joe Wheeler Wisenant and Les Terrell were jailed in Huntsville following the raid. Deputy Gibson stated today, with Terrell described as a relative of Bill Terrell.
Mr and Mrs Charles W Math ews and family have returned to Birmingham after feeding and visiting elsewhere. The report notes their return plans and family details observed in the local page.
Members of the directing board are set for a Tuesday meeting to discuss agenda items and decisions. The session aims to address organizational priorities and governance matters.
The noon program for Decatur Rotary Club drew strong praise. H. O. Geidel led the show introducing Mrs. Earl Calvin and her pupils who performed several numbers. Participants included Taylor, Julia Bingham and Martha Grayson Emens.
The women of St. Pauls Lutheran church plan a surprise call on Thursday afternoon. They will meet at 1 30 at the home of Rev. R. W. Hahn the pastor.
The Walther League of St. Pauls Lutheran church will meet in Falkville Wednesday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Fricke. Leaguers here will leave the pastor Rev R W Hahn home at 6 30 oclock.
Vernon Blankenship a former local resident now of Birmingham is visiting relatives in the area during a brief trip.
Rising Sun lodge No 29 A F and A M holds its annual officers election Tuesday at 7 30 p m. All members are urged to attend.
Frank P. Lide head of the One Four O Tire Company has returned from a business trip to the east.
Well known Birmingham businessman J. E. Wilder was observed in the city today. He is a prominent figure in local commerce and was seen visiting downtown offices and shops.
Guests at the Decatur Rotary club included J. S. Wyatt vice president of Central National Bank and Emmerson Lucas of Florence.
The bank will hold its regularly scheduled directors meeting Tuesday night at 7 30. The venue is the Central National Bank.
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