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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1931

Page

8

Townley Resists Officers in Alabama Arrest Case

John Jam Townley, about 50, jailed after conviction for assault with intent to murder and assault with a weapon. He faced a sentence of not less than no and one half years for the charges. The proceedings followed a Whiskey charge arrest where officers J E Welden and Bedford Brackeen were attacked with a heavy iron implement during the encounter. Townley was present during the incident and Paul Moore faced concurrent charges.

Ala John Jam Townley Townley J. E. Welden Bedford Brackeen Leonard Moore Moore Aage Brackeen

Classified Ads Save Time and Money

A quick glance at classifieds helps readers spot bargains and save money. The note emphasizes convenience and broad listings across jobs, goods, and services.

Carrell's Furniture Sale Advertisement

Be in line when we open Saturday. Don’t suffer the regret of too late. Carrell's Furniture Sale.

Carrell’s

Palestine in a Garden Parishioner Creates Holy Land Library on Long Island

In fashionable Manhasset a garden sanctuary mirrors Palestine with a white house library filled with biblical texts. Mrs. Martin Littleton, wife of lawyer noted for charity work, rebuilt the space with fresco by Frida Abraham and a Jerusalem artist. Visitors sample rare books, lectures, and lectures on scripture.

Alice Alden New York Manhasset Long Island Holy Land Martin Littleton Palestine White House Littleton Charles Spurgeon Jerusalem Frida Abraham Mount of Olives Garden of Gethsemane

Replica of Holy Land Garden Emerges in Long Island

Mrs. Martin Littleton creates an exclusive garden in Long Island mirroring a faithful reproduction of a Palestinian landscape to house her biblical collection. The project transforms a private section into a miniature Holy Land.

Palestine Long Island Martin Littleton

Blackstock Wins Two of Three in Birmingham Bout

Dynamite Blackstock defeated Naberene Poggi in a three fall match at Birmingham Municipal Auditorium. Blackstock took the first fall, Poggi won the second, and the decisive third fall kept the crowd buzzing.

Blackstock Dynamite Blackstock Naberene Poggi Speed Demon Birmingham Municipal Auditorium Poggi

Side dressing cotton and corn yields urged by Belue

Limestone farm agent J T Belue advised side dressing cotton with nitrate when stands are weed free, using 50 to 100 pounds per acre for a potential 5 to 10 dollar return per 2.50 nitrate. He also cited corn guidance at 30 to 45 days after planting, yielding 10 to 15 bushels per 100 pounds nitrate. other sports text describes wrestling bouts and finishers.

J. T. Belue Limestone Mr. Belue

Classified Ads Quick Search Tip

A brief workplace notice urges readers to stop delaying and head to the classified ads to locate desired items or services promptly. The message emphasizes speed, practicality, and using available listings to find what one seeks without extended searching.

Classified Section Propsper with Daily Readership

Daily readers profit from the Classified Section as it offers a steady stream of notices ads and listings benefiting buyers sellers and job seekers alike. The paper promotes the section as a practical resource for everyday needs and opportunities.

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clue Grid Reveals Answers

Puzzle list shows clues and answers for a large daily crossword with entries ranging from Robbed and River in Germany to Forehead and New Zealand bird. The grid includes across and down words, with references to historical and literary terms in a compact puzzle format.

Wrestling Bouts Provide Thrills

Decatur official Roy C Billings reports modern wrestling bouts under new rules in Birmingham last night. Alder man Billings, veteran of Birmingham Legionnaires, saw many war-time buddies among the crowd at the Legion venue.

Roy C. Billings Decatur Birmingham Alderman Billings Birmingham Legionnaires The Legion

New Wrestling Combines Boxing and Football Flair

The new wrestling style blends spectacular boxing and football elements and drew about 3,000 fans who appeared to be enjoying the show last night.

Car rell's furniture estate sale closes soon

Advertisement notes an estate sale for Car rell's furniture with cash payments, urging readers not to miss the event as it winds down.

Carrell

Herrington Sees Farmer at Work in Memph is Limestead

A. J. Herrington of the Government Loan Office in Memphis inspects crop land in Limestead to ensure loan borrowers plant food crops, garden crops, and sufficient feed for stock. He urges use of improved seed per USDA guidance and notes farmers’ efforts to meet drought loan policies. He will visit the section periodically to aid program compliance.

A. J. Herrington Governmen Loan Office Memphis Limestead United States Department of Agriculture Harrington

Autos for Sale Column Guides Real Used Car Values

An autos for sale column helps readers gauge realistic prices for used cars by listing common makes models years and typical condition ranges. It provides practical benchmarks to aid buyers and sellers in pricing decisions.

Notice of Store Sale Noted for Furniture Shop

A brief notice states Cars Well's Furniture Store has never sold cheap merchandise and references an advertisement.

Carswell Adv

Druggists Offer New Headache Relief Formula

Two North Carolina druggists developed a three minute combination of every ingredients for safe relief of headaches neuralgic sciatic or rheumatic pain. The product B O promises quieting of nerves with no depression or after effects and is available in drug stores or soda fountains under badge 4106 25 cents.

North Carolina

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Mrs. Littleton Miss. Christabel Pankhurst Frida Abraham Mrs Littleton N. Y and the Stars Mrs. Little Athens Decatur, Ala Dynamite Jureey AV. Dours Ovasx Belue Tommy Marvin Joe Cox Marvin Cox Germany Curt Peer Gynt New Zealand Switzerland Fai Herrington U.S
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