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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1929

Page

8

Almon Pleads for Early Muscle Shoals Settlement in Congress

Representative Almon of Alabama urges quick settlement of Muscle Shoals during the extra congressional session, emphasizing fertilizer and power potential for farmers. He criticizes Hoover’s omission, supports farm relief, and explains proposed debenture payments to boost export prices, including cotton.

Edward B. Almon Alabama Con Muscle Shoals Almon Shoals Congress House of Representatives Speaker Hoover Federal Farm Board Senate Press- Hoover House Republican Party Ala Henry Ford Ford President Coolidge Supreme Court United States Musce Shoals Rankin Wilson Dam Prdfer

Revival Services Set At Connecticut Mills Community House

Rev. Myers announces a series of revival services at the Connecticut Mills Community House starting next Sunday night June 23. Public invited. schedule to be announced later.

Ries Connecticut Mills Community House

Gospel Meeting Nears Close at Grant Street Church

The Grant Street Church of Christ gospel meeting winds down with J Leonard Jackson delivering final sermons tonight at 7 45 and tomorrow at 7 45. Tonight's theme is The Will of God and Why Do You Wait. Morning messages include Stars that Lead to Christ and The Christian with the Coated Tongue. Citizens urged to attend remaining services with a warm welcome to all.

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

Congressman Almon Plans Home Visit During Recess

Congressman Edward B. Almon of the eighth district will leave for home soon after attending a special session in Washington. He will spend the recess in the district meeting constituents and discussing upcoming legislation, including the Muscle Shoals status.

Edward B. Almon Eighth Congressional District Congress Washington Almon Eighth District Muscle Shoals

Old Fountain In Its New Location

The old iron stock drinking fountain moved from Moul in street near Second avenue is being installed today by city workers at its new site on First avenue near the Patterson gin.

Moulin Street Second Avenue First Avenue Patterson Gin

Start Construction Seats Wednesday at Malone Park

Legion officials expect to start construction of temporary seats at Malone park for the Fourth of July celebration on Wednesday. The Legion offers the Junior Chamber of Commerce a chance to purchase the seats at timber cost for use in the proposed stadium.

Legion Malone Park The Junior Chamber of Commerce

Pleads Guilty In Whiskey Manufacture Attempt Case

Vincent Owen pleaded guilty in circuit court to an attempt to manufacture whiskey and was fined.

Vincent Owen

Legion Contest Draws 50 Plus Babies for Prize Bid

Over 50 babies have entered the Legion Baby Contest part of a four day celebration. Entries close June 22. Prizes go to the child deemed physically perfect by score, with numerous names listed as entrants including Dortha Ann Butts and Johnny Ruth Black among others.

American Legion Dortha Ann Butts Johnny Ruth Black Ralph Eugene Crafton, Jr Mary Lee Chaney Sanders Ashford Cortner

Gordon's Internal Antiseptic Heals Stomachs

Advertises Gordon's as an internal antiseptic that stops fermentation and soothes weak stomachs. Claims a spoonful after meals lets hungry people eat freely without distress. Promotes buying from a druggist and notes low cost under three cents per dose.

Gordon Gordon’s

Speed boat driver Bedf ord joins Cincinnati major league scene

Bill Bar den, catcher for Cincinnati, is described as a speed boat enthusiast who came to live in Bedford Indiana and pursue his varied sports interests.

Bedford Ind Bill Barden Cincinnati

Graves to address Alabama mayors and city commissioners

Selma Alabama June 20 Governor Bibb Graves is invited to speak at the Alabama Association of Mayors and City Commissioners annual meeting June 26-27 in Selma. Prominent invitees include United States Senator Hugo Black and Congressman Lamar Jeffers.

Selma Ala Bibb Graves Alabama Association of Mayors and City Commissioners Harry T. Hartwell Mobile United States Hugo Black Lamar Jeffers Fourth District Black Senator Black S. J. Reaves Anniston

Treatment Claims To Stop Attacks Of Fits Offered Free

Reports of an amazing treatment that epileptics say stops their seizures. R Lepso of Milwaukee offers a free trial to sufferers who write with age. The ad invites all unhelped patients to request the treatment at once.

R. Lepso Apt Island Ave Milwaukee Wis Adv

Shoal Creek Hosts All Day Church Service Event

Shoal Creek church plans an all-day observance on Sunday June 23 starting with Sunday school at 10 AM. Pastor L E Toon preaches at 11 AM followed by an old fashioned basket dinner at noon and afternoon singing by the Wallace Brothers quartet and others. Public invited.

Shoal Creek Church L. E. Toon Wallace Brothers Quartet

Organize Choirs To Hold The Services

Two choirs will be formed at the Connecticut Mills community house on Friday night to aid revival services starting next Sunday night. W. R. Wallace will direct the organization of the junior and senior choirs.

Connecticut Mills W. R. Wallace

New Congressional Directory Sent to Daily

Courtesy of Congressman Edward B. Almon the eighth district a new issue of the Congressional Directory with valuable government information is being sent to The Daily the newspaper acknowledges the gesture and thanks him.

Edward B. Almon Eighth Congressional District Congressional Directory

Johnnie Martin Convicted of Attempt Forgery in Circuit Court

A jury in circuit court found Johnnie Martin guilty of attempt to forge and imposed a 25 dollar fine. The case details indicate a forgery related charge resulted in this conviction and penalty.

Johnnie Martin

Herzberg to Speak at Alabama Legion Fourth of July Event

A. O. Herzberg state commander of the American Legion will visit for the Fourth of July celebration in Malone Park grove. He will give a brief talk before a free barbecue served in the morning as part of the four day Legion event planned for the town.

American Legion Alabama A. O. Herzberg Legion Herzberg Malone Park Grove

Appeal Taken in Carl Jackson Whiskey Case

An appeal was taken in circuit court in the case of Carl Jackson who was convicted on a charge of manufacturing whiskey.

Carl Jackson

Rexall Orderlie Relief Claim For Constipation

A Battle Creek physician highlights constipation as a major misery and promotes Rexall Orderlie tablets as a gentle, habit free remedy. The tablet allegedly draws water into the colon to soften waste and aid natural movement, with one nightly chew promising next day relief. Available at Rexall Drug Stores.

Battle Creek Rexall Thompson's Drug Store

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