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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1930

Page

3

Fifth Sunday Meeting at Enon Church Focuses on Rural Church Opportunities

The Enon church in Lawrence county hosts the fifth Sunday gathering on June 29 with the theme The Opportunities in Rural Churches. Devotions by F N McMillan and J T Howell, talks by A W Walker J D Montgomery J D Prater J E Baker B F Hagood Charles C McWhorter and a Town Creek Baptist Young People’s Union program. The day includes a basket dinner and a closing general vision before adjournment.

Enon Church Lawrence County F. N. McMillan A. W. Walker J. D. Montgomery J. D. Prater J. T. Howell J. E. Baker B. F E. Hagood Charles C. McWhorter Baptist Young People’s Union of Town Creek

Picture Of Graves Woven By Student

A portrait of Governor Bibb Graves was designed and woven at the Textile School of North Carolina State College by R. E. Smith Jr of Fairfax Alabama a member of this year's graduating class The process uses a Saentis enlarging camera to project and shade the design The student is an outstanding State College figure a member of Sigma Tau and Phi Kappa Phi and former glee club president He received the annual medal from the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers for top work in the class Smith has accepted a position with Fairfax Mills of West Point Manufacturing and will work in Fairfax Alabama

Bibb Graves North Carolina State College R. E. Smith, Jr Fairfax Ala Saentis Smith State College Sigma Tau Sigma Phi Kappa Phi Glee Club National Association of Cotton Manufacturers Fairfax Mills West Point Manufacturing Company Alabama

Athens Gets First Class Hospital in Town

Athens Alabama June 19 Special Athens now has a first class hospital with capacity for twenty patients Dr A D Powers a local physician rented the second floor of the Gray Holt office building for use as a hospital He has refinished the space added an operating room patient rooms nurses quarters and waiting areas The facility has been nearly full since opening and plans to expand gradually

Athens Ala A. D. Powers Gray-Holt Powers

Decatur Posts 225 Percent Population Gain in Ten Years

City officials announce Decatur’s population increased by 225 percent over the past decade, marking a dramatic growth milestone. The report notes substantial gains across multiple neighborhoods and attributes the rise to new housing, job growth, and regional development efforts.

Decatur

Clements Returns From South America

Athens Alabama reports William G. Clements son of Col M K Clements county superintendent of education has returned from South America after several months abroad. Ralph Pugh former deputy sheriff of the county accompanied him and will remain.

Athens Ala William G. Clements M. K. Clements South America Ralph Pugh

New Drive Planned On The Chain Stores

Athens Alabama is set to start another campaign against chain stores after a prior drive that gradually died out. The effort was announced this week by the Athens Chamber of Commerce.

Athens Ala Athens Chamber of Commerce

Walker Buys Crystal Plunge Pool From Lease Holder

Transactions completed for the sale of Crystal Plunge to E. O. Walker as the new owner announces. The popular swimming resort has been on lease to Mr. Walker and will open Sunday from 1 to 6 p m with several improvements planned but not detailed.

Crystal Plunge E. O. Walker

Infant Laid To Rest Beside Mother In Cedar Creek

James Lee Sladen died at Benevolent hospital at 3 p m Wednesday. The infant will be buried at 2 30 p m today in Cedar Creek cemetery beside his mother who died June 2. Priest will direct.

James Lee Sladen the Benevolent Hospital Cedar Creek Cemetery

Local grocer A Z Bailey Improves at Home After Illness

A Z Bailey prominent local wholesale grocer continues to improve at his home after a recent illness and is able to sit up at intervals. Friends expect he soon will be able to go out again.

A. Z. Bailey

Mercury Climbs as Temperatures Reach 61 Degrees

The temperature rose to 61 degrees as the season continued its climb. Weather officials noted the mild spell may persist into the coming day.

Mercury

Edison returns to West Orange from Fort Myers estate

South Associated Press Photo shows Thomas A. Edison arriving at Newark after spending the winter at his Fort Myers Florida estate and returning to his New Jersey home in West Orange.

Associated Press Thomas A. Edison West Orange N. J Fort Myers Fla Newark

Restore Your Skin With S.S.S For Clear Complexion

The ad claims blemishes signal low body resistance and promotes S.S.S. to restore red blood cells. It asserts healthy blood reduces skin disorders and helps “powerful men and beautiful women” by cleansing the blood. It urges readers troubled by skin diseases to take a few bottles.

S.S

Burton Bartee to Attend Tennessee Press Association Meet

Burton Bartee will leave Thursday for Nashville to attend the convention of the Tennessee Press Association.

Burton Bartee Nashville The Tennessee Press Association

No rainfall reported by weather bureau this morning

The weather bureau reported no rainfall up to seven o'clock this morning.

the Weather Bureau

Little Child Laid To Rest

Funeral services for DeErvin Morgan five year old son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Morgan of Decatur route No 1 were held at Caddo cemetery on Wednesday June 18 Rev Rivers officiated the services.

DeErvin Morgan Lewis Morgan Decatur Caddo’ Cemetery Rev. Rivers

Farnham Family Leaves for Ocean Springs Summer

Mr and Mrs Lant Farnham and daughter Lant travel to Ocean Springs Mississippi to spend the summer after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs B F Drake Sr. in the town. The plan is to stay several months.

Lant Farnham Lant Ocean, Springs Miss B. F. Drake

River Gauge Holds at 26 Feet

The Tennessee River stayed stationary today with a gauge reading of 26 feet. No rain or flood threats noted as water levels hold through the day. Local officials monitor the river for any changes and advise residents near low-lying areas to remain alert.

Tennessee River

City Council Holds Regular Session At 7 30 A M

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen meet in regular session at 7 30 this morning. Officials say only routine matters will be discussed. Farmers are welcomed in Decatur.

Decatur

Reported Ill Miss Tomye Fudge At Home

Miss Tomye Fudge the secretary at the state laboratory was reported ill at her home today.

Tomye Fudge State Labratory

Arkansas Visitors From Little Rock Arrive to See Hatchetts

Miss Elizabeth Lewter and her brother James Edward Lewter arrived yesterday in Little Rock to visit their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hatchett.

Elizabeth Lewter James Edward Lewter Little Rock, Ark W. L. Hatchett

Dr J W Hughes Leaves For Postgrad Eye Ear Nose Throat

Dr J W Hughes departed this morning for Chicago to attend a four week post graduate course in eye ear nose and throat. He is among the region's best known specialists.

J. W. Hughes Chicago Hughes

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