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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1930
Page
7
A puzzle page blends measurements slang and names as clues appear with numbers. Entries include familiar terms such as cheese breed symbol ethyl and goddesses while hints reference aria directions and old terms for learning. The grid features across and down prompts with varied word lengths.
Rev. M. L. Garrett leads a tent meeting on 6th Avenue aided by the Melody Four from Trevecca College and Dr. and Prof. Stuneck. He preaches from Romans 1 16 about not being ashamed of the gospel. Services continue each evening with children at 7 and revival at 7 30. Prof. Stuneck to speak tonight with Trevecca quartet singing.
Saturday schedule reveals multiple networks WEAP WEAF WABC WGN and more listing concerts musicals and orchestras with stations in New York Chicago Des Moines Detroit and other cities. Programs include Don Bigelow Orchestra Floyd Gibbons and Romance and Dance segments across daytime and late night blocks.
Mrs Homer Dotson aged 22 formerly Miss Lillian Blankenship of Somerville route 2 died Thursday at Rogersville New Mexico while seeking to regain health Ill for about eighteen months She is survived by her husband an infant son and her parents Mr and Mrs F Blankenship one brother and two sisters Funeral plans not yet set but burial expected Sunday at Friendship Cemetery survivors include husband and relatives from the area
J. H. Hocking, director of the University of Alabama extension course, will broadcast a series on world politics over WAPI Bir. The program airs Wednesdays from 9:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Reverend Horace M Layman will return from Vinemont to occupy the Austinville Baptist church pulpit next Sunday at eleven oclock A M His morning sermon is The Man Who Lost His Soul An evening address at eight oclock will be The Greatest Giver with the same speaker
Athens College begins its summer session under Dr. E. R. Naylor as president and Dr. W. H. Barnard as dean. A mix of regular students and specials enroll in regular or teachers courses, with many faculty teaching. The summer term is split into two sessions.
Lester Sheffield a prominent local businessman is recorded as visiting Atlanta Georgia. The visit is noted without detailing events or engagements.
Advertisement policies for The Daily outline phone acceptance of classified want ads by name in the telephone book with exceptions for solicitor and agent errors. The Daily accepts ad submissions until 11 00 a m on publication day and offices stay open until 6 00 p m for patrons.
A dense catalog page lists societies lodges religious events and social notices across a wide range of categories including announcements memorials and funeral notices. The layout mirrors a classified section with names and groups awaiting readers attention.
Quality body work features trimming and fender repair windshields and door glass replaced. Baker Auto Body Works at 125 27 Wilson Ave phone 1610. Mullen Plumbing and Heating Contractor offers fixtures and supplies at 413 Second Ave.
The snippet reads a stream of model names like Ford Model A Tudoor and Chev Coach with prices around 395.00, illustrating an era of classic car advertising in a classified section. It emphasizes why readers should use classifieds to save time.
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