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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1929

Page

10

Athens Public Schools names 1924 faculty for grammar and junior high

Athens Alabama students will have a new academic year with grammar grades taught by Mrs B T Coffman and others and junior high assignments for Herbert Weaver, Mrs W M Barbard, and teachers Bessie Smith and Mary Mar. The appointments were announced by J M Cannon city superintendent and confirmed by the city board of education.

Athens Ala Athens Public Schools J. M. Cannon City Board of Education B. T. Coffman Thomas Woodroof H. J. Fusch Sue Billingsley A. P. Henderson J. L.ingram Eye Shannon Robbie Kennemer Lois McCracken Janie Taylor Olga Isom Lula Hatchett Ethel Mason Louise Ryan Herbert Weaver W. M- Barbard Bessie Smith Mary Mar

B C Headache Relief Promises Quick, Safe Cure

A North Carolina druggist reports a five ingredient formula called B C that relieves headaches and neuralgic pains in three minutes. It promises immediate relief without after effects and is sold by druggists in 10c and 25c packages nationwide.

North Carolina

Captain New Returns From Confederate Reunion

Captain W. T. New returns from the 39th annual Confederate veterans reunion in Charlotte North Carolina saying it was the largest and best he had attended. The crowd debated sites for next year with Gulfport Biloxi already inviting and Mississippi poised to host.

W. T.new Charlotte, N. C The Confederate Veterans New Washington, D. C Chamber of Commerce Washington Gulfport Gulfport-Biloxi Mississippi

College graduates with teaching experience described

Fragmentary passage notes that the group consists of college graduates with several years of teaching experience. No further context or specifics are provided in the readable text.

Large Attendance Urged For Local Training School

A Birmingham clergyman Rev. 8S. T. Slaton writes Mrs. Mary F. Black urging strong turnout for a training school here from June 23 to June 28. Five courses will be offered with instructors described as outstanding men and women.

Sound chestnut wood withstands blight but decay risks prompt cutting

Sound wood from blight killed chestnut trees in eastern forests is as durable as that from healthy trees. However, it should be cut promptly to avoid loss from decay or worm attack.

Grant Street Church Texts Invite Strong Attendance

J Leonard Jackson leads a protracted series at Grant Street Church of Christ with daily topics on the New Testament Church. Afternoon lessons stress church duties and activity while evening talks cover origin unity and salvation in the church as the series continues through next week.

J. Leonard Jackson Grant Street Church of Christ Jackson Grant Street

Recreational Hall Opens at Camp Ki-Y

C J Randolph reports on opening of a new recreational hall at Camp Ki Y with the Y M C A secretary noting the building adds greatly to comfort and convenience after an inspection visit.

Camp Ki-Y J. Randolph

Do Not Pair Slower and Faster Horses Together

Advice warns against driving a slow horse with a fast one as it reduces power and irritates both the driver and the animals. It notes potential strain on harness and team performance.

Daily Crossword Puzzle Near Shelter and Miscellaneous Clues

A large newspaper style puzzle lists across and down clues including Toward shelter seaweed roman date social gathering part of the month prostrate dine be seated corroded day of the week abbr intrude sandwich filling president s nickname telephone girl taste kind of cheese ripen make believe venerated demeanor German indefinite article wind instruments arrange in tabular form past through whipped mother of Peer Gynt kind of tree hail and fare well down clues include free of deductions tie one who bathes throw off monkeys trim the feathers gens of the common frog cry of the wild goose hostelries pro prohibitionists industrious in sect solution of yesterday s puzzle 3 4 5 6 7 8 kind of enamelware head cow an off private entrances corded far mountain greece come into view erring god of love sicilian volcano support continuing until now show mercy to topic scotchman sword peel ical tuber shrine of moldi political radio seals ex pectorated operatic solo part of speech prepare for publication approaches temporary mode black clear profit toward the top acquires knowledge showery table delicacy occurrence writing table high european mountain hindu woman s garment divisible by two collection of cattle even poet deface exclamation.

Famous Dancer Now Defending Stray Canines

Irene Castle McLaughlin, once famed for the Castle Walk, serves as a Chicago special policewoman enforcing animal cruelty laws. She sponsors a dog haven shielding strays from harm and advocates mandatory dog rabies inoculation.

Chicago Irene Castle McLaughlin

Improving Mrs M E Russell at Benevolent Hospital

Mrs M E Russell is improving nicely at the Benevolent hospital after an operation several days ago. Millions of dollars are lost annually due to sorghum midge damage to grain sorghum. Bulletin 1566 F from the department of agriculture offers practical ways to cut losses and lessen infestation.

M. E. Russell The Benevolent Hospital Department of Agriculture

Lightning Flares Costly Blazes In Alabama

Two fires sparked by a severe electrical storm in Tuscaloosa cause about 35000 dollars in damage. A lightning bolt struck Bryce insane hospital laundry, razing the building and destroying equipment and clothing as attendants fought the flames.

Tuscaloosa Ala Bryce Insane Hospital

Pulpit Fill at Willoughby Presby Church Sunday Morning

George W. Tryling will fill the Hall of the Willoughby Presbyterian church Sunday morning at the hour. The public was urged to attend to hear the cordial invitation as 2,600 patients arrive to prevent panic. The West End Lumber company main office was destroyed by a fire that burned lumber stock before control. Firefighters worked hard with equipment taxed to capacity in tackling the two blazes. The laundry building’s distance from other structures helped prevent the hospital fire from spreading, according to fire officials.

George W. Tryling Willoughby Presbyter West End Lumber Company

Butter Quality as Described by Texture and Color

The guidance notes that overworked butter deteriorates faster. The finest butter has a waxy body and bright appearance, with a slab that breaks to reveal grain like broken steel.

Motor Truck Lines Given Authority

Alabama public service commission grants authority for two motor truck lines from Decatur. A. G. Milan Transfer Company may operate Decatur to Sheffield trucks, and H. L. Malone may run a Decatur to Birmingham service.

Alabama Public Service Commission Decatur Associated Press Daily Today Montgomery A. G. Milan Transfer Company Public Service Commission Sheffield H. L. Malone Birmingham

Corn Silage for Lamb Fattening Cuts Feed Costs

Using corn silage for fattening lambs can save hay and grain and lower grain costs. Begin with a small amount and gradually increase as lambs adapt to the silage.

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