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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1930

Page

2

Merchants of Alabama Form Statewide Commercial League

Alabama merchants unite to form the Alabama Commercial League led by Birmingham figures with over 500 members. The group aims to boost state commerce, oppose unjust legislation, push tax reform, support banking protections, curb bad checks, and require bonds for out of state solicitors. It notes recent Gross Sales Tax bills in Georgia Kentucky and Mississippi and cites Kentucky’s 1930 sales tax approval.

John D. Hill Alabama Alabama Commercial League Birmingham North Carolina Georgia Kentucky Missippi

Insurance Man Wins Trip To Gulfport Convention

Superintendent T E McGee of National Life and Accident Co will depart for Gulfport Mississippi to attend a convention on June 19 and 20. The travel prize was earned by McGee and his agents through their sales record in the first quarter of the year.

T. E. McGee National Life and Accident Company Gulfort Miss

Fewer Misdemeanors Noted by Local Officer At Court

Patrolman Alex Brazelton, veteran of Decatur police and county sheriff, stated this morning that misdemeanor cases are unusually few as he prepared to testify in a court matter involving his interest.

Alex—Brazelton Court House Brazelton Decatur

Kiwanis Club Meeting Arrangements at Camp Ki-Y

Arrangements for the Kiwanis meeting at Camp Ki-Y Thursday evening are being completed. S. E. Arvidson arranged a special chef for the gathering. The club invited Decatur Rotary boys work committee members and YMCA board members as guests. Rev. Peter M. Dennis will speak, with camper Marvin Holt delivering the response.

E. Arvidson Decatur Rotary Club Peter M. Dennis Marvin Holt

Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce Board Meets

Members of the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce board gathered last night at The Daily office to discuss several business matters. President R. H. Jervis presided over the session.

Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce R. H. Jervis

Falkville Man Quits The Race For Tax Assessor

L. L. Jones of Falkville withdrew from the race for the Democratic nomination for Morgan County tax assessor. He cited business opportunities as the reason and thanked supporters for their loyalty and help.

Falkville L. L. Jones Morgan County Jones

Opening Date To Be Decided For Morgan Rural Schools

Morgan County Board of Education will decide the opening date for the rural schools summer session. Three dates July 7 14 and 21 are under consideration with the final choice depending on crop conditions.

Cision Morgan

Spanish Gold Sought in Ancient Ozark Cave

Joplin Missouri reports a legend of a Spanish treasure cave in Marion County Arkansas. Brothers George and Jake Bauman recall exploring the cave as youths and claim the treasure lies a mile from the entrance. The tale places Spanish explorers in Dated cave about 200 years ago to escape Ozark attacks.

Joplin Marion County Arkansas Ozark Hills George Jake Bauman Ozark

Purifoy Brothers to Host Visitor Today

Electrical plant superintendent J L Purifoy of Hamilton Ohio is expected to arrive today as guest of his brother H N Purifoy.

J. L. Purifoy Hamilton, C H. N. Purifoy

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Merchants of Commercial League Eden Cain, Wolcott & Rankin Insurance Service Morgan Coulity National Bank de Soto F. O. B. Factory Chrysler Chrysler Motors de Sete Meteor Corporation Rogers Bros. & Green Bank Street Peale Rudy Valee Princess Rudy Vallee Connecticut Yankees Junior C. of C. Board The County. Board of Education Matlock Associated Press Paul F. Yount Alliance Ohio West Point Julio Manly Peasant’s Party Carol of Romania Ennis Chesterfield Liggett & Myera Tobacco CO Lacourt & Myexs Toracco Co
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