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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1931

Page

8

Morgan County Students at Florence Teachers College

Fourteen Morgan County students attend Florence Teachers College per registrar records. Listed students include Lester Wooten vice president of the Dyersonian Club, Helen Fischer elected prettiest freshman, and Hafford Leeman noted as third year student and Morgan County Club leader in 1929 and 1930, with roles in Pathfinder’s Co and Senior class president.

Morgen County Florence ‘Teachers College Lester Nona Wallace Ruth Siviey Orr Kittle Matthews Hal Leeman Helen Fischer Helen Mary Houston Lur Briscoe Gene Brindley Louise + Danville Effie Curtis Clara Love Lester Wooten Dyersonian Club Pathfinder Page Seee Eathdene CT . Hafford Leeman Morgan County Club

Carrell's Furniture Stock Goes to Highest Bidder

A local auction announces the sale of Carrell's furniture stock to the highest bidder. The event invites bidders to compete for remaining showroom items and inventory.

Mercury Reaches Highest of Year

The weather bureau reported the day’s high reached 97 degrees with a low of 69. The record marks the warmest temperature so far this year for the area.

Weather, Bureau

Picnic at Nelson Grove Draws Central Baptist Crowd

Enthusiasm grows for a Central Baptist Church picnic and Sunday school gathering at Nelson Grove near Moulton Heights. The event slated for Thursday afternoon June 18 features Deacon committee members T. E. Williams and Mason Crow, games planned by Thelma Chenault, and praise for the young normal school graduate from 1930.

Central Baptist Church Nelson Grove Pike Moulton Heights Baptist Church Sper T. E. Williams Mason Crow Thelma Chenault

Alabama President to Welcome Virginia Graduates

President George H. Denny of the University of Alabama will speak at 1 p.m. Monday June 15 in Charlottesville to welcome the University of Virginia graduating class. The event includes alumni activities, B Y P U stunts, horseshoe pitching, town ball, and a community supper later in the day, with past picnics drawing around 750 attendees.

Clara Thornhill John Matlock Harry, Higdon Sivley U. S Ioan Semo Ee

Double Murder Trial Near Webbers Falls Oklahoma

Riley Reece aged 20 and his mother Mrs Henry Reece face trial in Muskogee for the murder of their father and husband Henry Reece on a farm near Webbers Falls. Prosecutors say Riley crushed the skull with a hammer and then dragged the dying man to a hog lot after plotting the killing. The confession cites quarrelsome disputes as motive.

Riley Reece Henry Reece Webbers Falls Oklo Reece Riley Muskogee

Denny Career Highlight Shaped by Early Posts and Honors

May Virginia Alumni News sketches President Denny’s career from Hampden Sydney to Virginia, Washington and Lee, Tuscaloosa, and the University of Alabama. Born December 3, 1870 in Hanover VA, he earned AB and MA at Hampden Sydney, earned a PhD, taught Latin and German, became acting president at Washington and Lee, then president of Alabama. IT TAKES little time to read the Classified Ads and it saves lots of money.

Virginia Alumni News Denny Hanover County Hampden-Sydney Virginia Germany Washington and Lee University of Alabama Virginia Organ Tuscaloosa

Officer reports no rain as river gauge falls to 3.2 feet

Gerald Nungester returns from glulane where he studies medicine. The weather bureau notes no rainfall in the 24 hours ending at seven this morning. The Tennessee river continues to drop to 3.2 feet. Misses Moseley and West of the Retail Credit Association visit Huntsville to inspect the Referee Jere Murphy bankruptcy file.

Weather Bureau Moseley and West Retail Credit Association Huntsville Jere Murphy

Male Chorus to Aid Sunday Services at Central Baptist

A male chorus will assist in Sunday services at Central Baptist Church next Sunday. The sermon that night is Hack to the Home with Daddy and is drawing interest as the focus shifts from mother to dad. About two hundred men are expected at Sunday school and attendees are urged to read the reason for the event. Cash raising proceeds despite potential loss at Carrell's Furniture Sale.

Central Baptist Cuureh Wil Carrell

Bee Line marked with U S 31 signs for aviators

The Bee Line highway will bear large U S 31 markings to aid pilots navigating Dixie. Ten foot high letters will be painted on the road surface in Tennessee with plans to extend to Alabama, providing a direct aerial reference.

Bee Line Heart of Dixie Tennessee Alabama U. S. 31

Bee Line Route Aids Aviators On Unusual Road

A Bee Line route provides unusual assistance to aviators, shaping a helpful path for air travel. The feature highlights practical guidance and potential benefits for pilots navigating new terrain and regional air traffic.

Garrison Heads South Alabama for House Party

Robert Garrison, just back from a Birmingham business tip, plans to depart Saturday for South Alabama to attend a house party and meet local contacts.

South Alabama Robert Garrison Birmingham

Carrell Furniture Sale Attracts Regular Buyers

An upcoming sale at Carrell Furniture promises strong demand as bidders vie for items. The event is advertised to attract a steady stream of regular readers seeking value and intensity in bidding.

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