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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1929
Page
8
Athens scholars report life expectancy in Georgia nearly doubled since the Civil War. Dr Harper cites cemetery tombstone data showing average life rose from 31 to 60 years, with Athens seeing a sharp gain after 1885 due to a waterworks installation. He warns U.S. life expectancy may max around 70, not 100.
The League of Women Voters luncheon is scheduled for Thursday at 1 PM in the McNeil apartment on Ferry Street. Clyde Hendrix, president of the Tennessee Valley Bank, will be the principal speaker, with Mrs. J Emory Pierce of Huntsville also speaking. Reservations may be notified to Mrs. Sarah Jeffries or Mrs. C A Moore.
Marble gravestones from plantation cemeteries were secretly repurposed by Mississippi moonshiners to construct a still. The illicit activity highlights illicit liquor production in rural areas.
A brief patient note describes persistent gas after meals and ongoing use of a remedy. The text mentions a person named Jeanet and Ton, meals, and attempts to feel better with regular intake and a product called Black-Draught.
L. A. Lynne chairs the court of honor in Decatur as several Scouts face examinations for higher ratings. This is the last local court before August, with July sessions at Camp Westmoreland.
The department of commerce reports eight cities produce 90 percent of U S women’s apparel. New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Boston, St. Louis and Los Angeles lead with 5,494 of 17,588 establishments in 1927 based in New York City.
The National Better Business Bureau expands its anti promoter program with branch offices in 47 cities and a coordinated effort with New York City headquarters.
Montana's top ranked student El wyn White, aged 18, is excelling in academics with an average of 98.5 last year. His standout performance highlights continued scholastic achievement in local schools.
Columbus Ohio dispatch reports federal authorities opened an inquiry into possible narcotics involvement in the Thorn Hix slaying. Assistant U S Attorney Barthel announced the probe as detectives pursued leads about Dr James H Snook and Miss Hix amid a case that also questioned Marion T Meyers.
Arrangements are complete for the annual Third of July dance sponsored by the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce. Hoot Gibson's Washington College Ians, an 11 piece orchestra, will perform at the Chamber hall as the long standing local fourth of July tradition continues under the civic group.
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A large number of friends paid final tribute to Mrs. Kate T Thornhill at the Ninth Street Methodist church where she was active. She died Saturday evening at her son Frank C Thornhill’s home. Services were Monday at 4 pm led by Rev W M Newton and former pastor Rev W D Barnes. Interment followed in the city cemetery. Brown directed.
Crowds remained small in the circuit court this week, contrasting with the large attendance at the session opening. The criminal docket, typically the most popular, is being heard despite the lull in public interest.
Construction continues rapidly on the Morgan County Motor Company's new building on Lee Street. The foundation is nearly finished and brickwork on the walls is underway with occupancy expected around September 1.
A large Decatur audience attended the Princess theatre showing of the first all talkie The Donovan Affair. The film and accompanying vaudeville program pleased the crowd, signaling strong interest in talking pictures.
The senate approved a recess from next Wednesday night until August 19 by a 57 to 23 vote on Senator Watson’s motion. The recess needs House concurrence, which may block it over the tariff vote timing, though House leaders are seen as likely to approve. The House may seek a September or October recess.
Decatur city council will meet in regular session Thursday evening to revisit the Lee street storm sewer question. The issue has occupied the board for weeks and undergone exhaustive study by aldermen.
A North Carolina druggist touts B-C as a fast acting headache cure with five ingredients. The safe speedy preparation claims relief in three minutes for headaches sciatic or neuralgic pains with no depression or after effects and is sold by all druggists in ten cent packages.
O. J. Sheppard, chairman of the American Legion parade floats committee, says he is receiving strong cooperation from local business houses and has not yet faced a rejection. He expects more than 100 floats in the parade.
Boxing fans can buy ringside seats for the American Legion boxing show on July Fourth. Promoters announced limited ringside seats in addition to grandstand and bleacher seating.
The three French aviators Jean Assolant Rene Lefors and Armeno Lotti Jr begin a tour of receptions as they fly from Old Orchard Maine to Comillas Spain. Pierre Etienne Flandin former aviation minister hosted a reception at the Aero Club of France with Norman Armour the American chargé d affaires greeting them at the embassy. Sparkling with champagne and speeches the events contrasted with the ignored American stowaway Arthur Schreiber of Portland Maine.
Friends of Elmore Taylor learned he is greatly improved after a serious operation last Tuesday at Baugh's Infirmary and is now considered out of danger.
The Tennessee Valley laboratory sent a rabies prevention treatment to Rogersville for John Watkins after a dog bite. The dog's head was examined and found rabid.
M. D. Jones, a Southern Bell Telephone company engineer, remains at Baugh's infirmary several weeks after a pole fall caused a compound leg fracture. He shows gradual progress under care.
President Hoover signed a census and reapportionment act setting the 1930 census as the basis for apportioning the 435 member House. The measure will shift seats among states, with Alabama losing one seat, while the total House size remains unchanged.
Macon Georgia Earl Manchester aged 19 fainted in court after Judge H A Matthews sentenced him to die in the electric chair on August 14 for the murder of James Parks, 25, yesterday.
Grant Street Church of Christ announces continued evangelist J L Jackson series on New Testament conversion tonight presenting the Ethiopian Officer as a concrete example from Acts chapter eight. Seven souls responded to the Gospel last night and further services are scheduled through Friday with topics including Walking With God Will of God and Why Do You Wait.
France plans a new harbor at Boulogne sur Mer designed to accommodate large vessels. The project aims to bolster port capacity and support increased maritime trade and naval activity.
Ben Price of Birmingham, architect for the new Morgan County courthouse, visited Decatur yesterday to inspect the nearly completed structure during a business trip. He toured the site and assessed progress on the project.
Public installation of officers of Mt Zion Masonic Lodge occurs June 27 with an all day program starting around 10 am. Several speakers are listed and the public is invited to attend bringing luncheon for the noon hour.
Improvements at Moye s Barber Shop on Second Avenue completed at a considerable cost. New barber chair equipment and interior refresh upgrade the shop s facilities as Decatur is expected to grow, says proprietor A L Moye after six years of operation.
H. P. Jackson of Decatur route 2 led the morning curb market with a total sale of 17.90 dollars. Several other sellers followed as the market total reached 145.86 dollars for the session.
The vessel Vally of France set a record speed during its trial run reaching 45 miles per hour. engineers and crew reported smooth performance and stable handling at top speed.
President Hoover considered a bill by Senator Black and Representative Hill to survey flood control works on the Escambia river and its tributaries. The proposal aims to prevent floods similar to March disasters in Alabama, with Senator Black absent due to surgery and the bill advanced by Senate Commerce Committee Chair Jones and Representative Hill.
W. W. Fussell, president of City National Bank, remains ill at his Ferry Street home. His condition is not considered serious, and he has been confined to his house for the past week.
Mrs Eva Toon shows considerable improvement after an operation Wednesday at Baughs infirmary. Friends will be glad to learn of her condition.
On account of the death of Brother W C Mainard all members of Albany Council No 22 Jr O U A M are requested to attend a meeting at the hall tonight to arrange for the funeral. W L HATCHETT, Secretary. Adv 11.
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