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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
4
A remark defends officers during prohibition enforcement while acknowledging harm from shootings of civilians. The speaker notes officers should not carry cap pistols or toy guns, implying weapon safety and appropriate armament remain contentious issues in enforcement.
A brief note requests that the press refer to Jackie Baker with his proper title and address him as Jackie Baker of Decatur rather than implying he is from New York City. The statement emphasizes accurate geographic and professional designation.
A Tuscumbia deputy sheriff plans to test the validity of the blue cards held by state law enforcement officers. The move aims to verify credentials and review procedures.
With Babe Ruth away from the lineup the Yankees must handle a reduced slugging threat as they face opponents. The comment notes heavy hitting has slowed without Ruth and implies the team must adapt its offense during his absence.
A justice of the peace who is also a funeral director performed a double marriage ceremony in a Tennessee cemetery. The unusual service blends civic and funeral roles, marking a notable local event.
The Civitan club weighs making member voting compulsory and notes that Kiwanis Rotary and Lions could consider similar steps for their organizations.
Wisconsin locals oppose federal city officers on raids but observers say Uncle Sam will continue using federal agents in the state despite any resentment or objections.
If the government keeps current policy, vacationers visiting the border may not return with as many stories about the rare old items bought just off the boat. The remark hints at tightened controls affecting tourist bargains and memory making.
The report notes an Austrian winner in an international beauty pageant held in Galveston while contrasting with a French net victory and the American golf team’s defeat, questioning where chivalry has gone.
The article notes fewer marriages in June than in May in Morgan County and questions the historical label of June as brides month, suggesting May may be the proper traditional peak for weddings.
Kiwanis clubs held an inter city Tweeting here while Pilot clubs plan one and Rotary clubs gather on Labor Day. Decatur welcomes a number of friends this summer for visiting events and social gatherings.
The country sensed farm bloc anger at Hoover over the debenture plan for farm relief while Senator Brookhart unexpectedly urged a progressive party.
Tax Assessor H. O. Troup relocates to the new Lee street courthouse, becoming the first county officer to occupy the structure after its opening.
Among North Alabama towns the Madison County officers are urged to find the slayer or slayers of R. E. Craft, a former federal officer and deputy sheriff. The plea aims to restore the area's good name and bring offenders to justice swiftly.
California passes a comprehensive traffic code creating a central traffic bureau to unify rules. Key provisions impose heavy penalties for damages and license suspension, require posting security, and forbid windscreen stickers while mandating stop signals at railroad crossings and school buses. Alabama readers note California's stricter hit and run laws.
The piece argues for year round schooling, noting rising summer enrollments in Alabama and editorial support from the Nashville Tennessean and Tennessee Bulletin. It cites benefits for students, possible earlier college entry, and concerns about rural term lengths, home guidance, and parental adjustment.
The statement emphasizes steady persistent effort producing tangible outcomes rather than sporadic quick attempts. It contrasts depth and duration of effort with brief, fragmented bursts, suggesting sustained work yields meaningful progress.
A Gadsden mother is charged with assault and battery after whipping her 35 year old daughter and taking her away from her husband. The incident highlights tensions within a younger generation in the local Negro family.
Twelve ballots were placed across Decatur for and against a daylight saving proposal to run through July and August as part of a telephone campaign celebration. The weather reached a yearly high of 68 degrees with a low of 70. Postmaster William E. Crawford planned a two week visit to Red Springs.
A biblical reflection citing Romans 8 5 10 contrasts living according to the flesh with living according to the spirit. It asserts carnality leads to death while spiritual life pleases God, noting that those in the flesh cannot belong to Christ without the Spirit dwelling in them.
The Community Sing will be held at the Church of God this evening at 7 30 o clock. Special quartets will sing special numbers and join the assembly in singing. The public is invited to visit the Church of God on Sixth Avenue for the event.
Joe Broadus returned today from Sewanee Tennessee where he attended finals at the University of the South.
A compact dictionary note defines demit as to resign or yield oneself to humble duties. Codger refers to a miser or odd familiar person. Caliginous describes darkness or dimness and obscurity.
Decatur sits on the state's largest stream, a geographic note highlighting the city’s placement along a major waterway and its regional significance within Alabama.
A ramshackle house poem reflects simple rural life and memories. Interwoven vignettes include a quip about a divorce lawyer and cousin pace of courtroom humor, ending with a joke about a struggling young lawyer and remarriage.
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