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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1930

Page

8

Nancy Carroll stars in new Great War film at Princess

Nancy Carroll appears in a modern life drama at the Princess Theatre with a role as a gold-digging manicurist around farm deals and hotel intrigue. The program also features Journey’s End from March, The Texan with Gary Cooper and Fay Wray, and Emma Dunn in a motherly lead.

Nancy Carroll Princess Soon Aia Cannaianne Wheat Belt Miss Carroll Re Hotel

Miss Beverly Green Visits Frances Ann Green in Sherman Street

Cullman resident Miss Beverly Green arrives to spend a week with Miss Frances Ann Green on Sherman Street.

Beverly Green Cullman Frances Ann Green Sherman Street

Circuit Court dispositions in several cases

Excellent progress was made in the disposition of cases in Circuit Court on Friday. Joe Reed Martin pleaded guilty to petit larceny and was fined 25 dollars and sentenced to six months hard labor. Lawrence Layton pled not guilty to manufacturing whisky but was found guilty and fined 50 dollars. Howard Partain pleaded guilty to forgery and received a sentence of two years to two years and one day in the state penitentiary. Jim Barger demurred to the indictment and was held in custody awaiting another indictment.

Joe Reed Martin J. R. Martin Lawrence Layton Howard Partain Jim Barger

Ten Defendants Ordered to Trial by Judge Horton

Ten defendants in criminal cases held in the county jail were arraigned before Judge James E. Horton on Friday and their cases set for trial during the approaching week of court.

James E. Horton

Typhoid Shots Given In County Health Campaign

A large number of residents visited the County Health offices this morning as the campaign against typhoid fever and diphtheria continued. Health workers administered the Anti typhoid vaccine to many individuals.

Grand Jury Acknowledges Officials Before Adjourning

The Morgan County grand jury, in its final report to Judge James E. Horton, thanks Sheriff B. E. Davis and his committee for cooperation and support and also praises the Solicitor for aid before adjourning sine die.

Morgan County Grand Jury James E. Horton B. E. Davis

Westminster Presbyterian and area church notices list services

Eighth Ave and Jackson St hosts Westminster Presbyterian with 9 30 a m Sunday school and 11 a m morning worship The Southside Baptist Church offers 11 a m worship at 6 15 p m B Y P V and 7 30 p m evening services plus a 2 30 p m Sunday business meeting Christian Science holds 11 a m Sunday lesson and 9 45 a m Sunday school Reading room hours are 2 4 pm on Tue Thu Sat All services are in Morgan County National Bank building The public is invited to attend all services

Westminster Presbyterian Eighth Ave Jackson St Ernest N. Hart Stuirday School O. 8. Hagerman Miss Groenendyke Jesus B. Y Morgan County National Bank

West Decatur Methodist and St John’s Episcopal Notices

Sunday school at West Decatur Methodist at 2 p.m. Epworth League 6 30 p.m. Church services 7 45 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 45 p.m. at Floyd Napps lead. St John’s Episcopal Jackson Street and Gordon Drive. Holy Communion 7 30 a.m. Church school 9 45 a.m. Women’s Bible Sears 10 a.m. Men’s Bible class 10 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon 11 1 a.m. Church school Wilder Place 3 p.m. Services at St Timothy’s Athens 7 30 p.m.

West Decatur Eighth Avenue West L. J. Kaylor Epworth League Floyd Napps ST. John’s Episcopal Jackson St Gordon Drive Peter M. Dennis Timothy Sears Wilder Place St. Timothy's Church Athens

Sunday church service notices with Rev Varble sermon

Sunday school at 9 45 a m communion at 11 all are cordially invited to attend sermon by Rev L N Varble of Birmingham at 1130 a m mid week prayer meeting Wednesday night at 745

L. N. Varble Birmingham

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Service Notes

Frank T. Smith Pastor at 906 Tower Street announces Sunday schedule with 9:45 a.m. Sunday school led by T. C. Hardin followed by an 11:00 a.m. preaching and a 6:15 p.m. B Y P U led by C. L. Buck. 7:30 p.m. preaching on the Church Covenant and Lord's Supper to conclude with the Supper observance. All members urged to attend.

Sixteenth Avenue Frank T. Smith Tower Street T. C. Hardin C. L. Buck

Central Baptist Church Services This Sunday

James Allen Smith, pastor, leads morning worship at 9 30 and 10 45 a m with Rev Ralph Gwinn preaching at both. Evening service at 7 30. Sunday school and young people’s union at 6 30. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30. Public cordially invited to all services.

Central Baptist James Allen Smith Ralph Gwinn

First Baptist Oak Lafayette Street Worship and Activities

J E Berkstresser pastor at 803 Ferry Street leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 11 00 a m with the sermon A Personal Question That Defies an Answer Praise and prayer follow. 6 30 p m Baptist Young People Union directed by Madeline Dix. 7 30 p m evangelistic service. Scout meetings Monday 7 30 p m under Paul F Dix and Wednesday a monthly business meeting for Sunday school officers teachers and workers.

Lafayette Sts J. E. Berkstresser Ferry St W.M. Bailey Baptist Young Peoples’ Unions Madeline Dix Iear Paul F. Dix

Central Methodist Service Schedule and Choir Plans

John R. Turner pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 with sermon The Dynamic That is to Save the World Hi and Senior League at 6 45 evening worship at 7 45 Choir directed by Mrs H Troup to sing a musical selection Congregational singing led by C E Lowery to open the evening service

Central Methodist John R. Turner J. F. Levin H. ©. Troup C. E. Lowery

Day of Small Things Theme at Grant Street Church

The Church of Christ on Grant Street invites all for Bible school at 9 45 a.m. Worship at 10 45 with morning discourse The Day of Small Things The Goodness and Severity of God leads the 7 45 p.m. service A Young Peoples class at 7 45 p.m. Monday Ladies class 3 p.m. Tuesday Mrs E K Henson Prayer meeting 7 45 p.m. Wednesday A welcome to all.

Church OF Christ Grant Street Jas. R. Greer Minister Bible School Young Peoples Ladies E. K. Henson

Fairview Baptist Church Sunday Schedule

Pastor J. T. Anderson leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m with B F Teal. Sermon at 11 00 a m on Our Omnipotent Helper. Evening service at 7 30 p m features special music. Congregants are urged to give thanks unto the Lord for His mercy.

Fairview Baptist J. T. Anderson B. F. Teal

St Pauls Lutheran Worship and Activities Schedule

The Rev E T Town pastor conducts Pirst Sunday after Trinity services. Sunday school and Bible class at 9 30 a m Divine worship at 10 30 a m Teachers Training on Monday at 7 30 p m Ladies Aid Society meets Thursday with Mrs C Wiegand at Sherman St and Fourth Ave

ST. Paul's Lutheran Sherman St Fourth Ave E. T. Town Pirst Trinity Ladies’ Aid Society

Westside Presbyterian Worship and Meetings

Rev. 8. P. Pryor, pastor, leads services at 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Intermediate G. E. at 7 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Congregational and session meetings at 11 a.m.

Westside Presbyterian P. Pryor Christian Endeavor

Ninth Street Methodist Church Service Outline

Pastor M. M. Newton leads Sunday school at 9 45 with A G Jones guiding. Morning sermon titled The Disciple That Failed. Evening program with special music at 7 30. Leagues meet at 6 30. All friends and strangers welcome.

Ninth Street Methodist M. M. Newton A. G Jones

First Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

The schedule lists J. D. Wallace as pastor with Sunday school at 9 30 am morning worship at 11 00 am and evening services at 8 00 pm. An 7 00 pm senior Christian Endeavor is noted.

First Presbyterian J. D. Wallace

Marriage License Issued to McDaniel and Millword

A marriage license was issued by Probate Judge M. D. Wiggins to O. B. McDaniel and Miss Addie B. Millword.

M. D. Wiggins O. B. McDaniel Addie B. Millword

Capital cases to be tried Monday in circuit court

A special panel of seventy five veniremen and an additional fifty regular jurors are summoned for Monday as capital cases proceed. W. E. Skeggs faces trial for killing Patrolman T. E. Wright and E A Yancey for killing Mrs. Louis Bowling. It is unclear which case starts first, but a jury may be drawn from the service list. On Wednesday two more capital cases proceed, including John Quincy Breashear for the killing of W. E. Sapp and Cris Gaines for the killing of his brother Sam Gaines.

W. E. Skeggs T. EB. Wright EA. Yancey Louis Bowling John Quincy Breashear W. E. Sapp Cris. Gaines Sam Gaines

County Poor Farm In Good Condition

The Morgan county poor farm is in splendid condition according to the grand jury report. An examination showed everything was “shape shape” with no recommendations for changes or improvements.

Morgan County Grand Jury

Hitt Returns to Alabama from Arkansas

W. A. Hitt formerly of route 1 Trinity and later Truman Arkansas has returned to Alabama and will live with his brother Rev. J M Hitt on route 4 Athens.

W. A. Hitt Trinity Truman Arkansas Alabama J M. Hitt Athens

Somerville Visitor Arthur Engle Among Decatur Guests

Arthur Engle of Somerville was counted among the business visitors to Decatur on Friday, joining local merchants and travelers for a brief stopover and discussions.

Arthur Engle Somerville Decatur On Frdday

Real estate transfers recorded in probate court notes

Transfers filed include J. W. Sivley to Herbert Sivley and Maud A. Matthews to A. M. Matthews of parts in Section 32 Township 5 Range 4, for $70. Hal Mullen to Lottie M. Mullen of Lot 41 Block 27 Addition 3 for $1,750 and reverse transfer of Lot 13 Block 62 Addition 4 for $1,750.

J. W. Sivley Herbert Siviey Maud A. Matthews A. M. Matthews Hal Mullen Lottie M. Mullen Lottie Mae Mullen

Cigarettes Still Held By Sheriff

No one appeared at the county jail to claim cigarettes found near the Decatur Hartselle pike by Sheriff B E Davis. A Pulaski Tennessee wholesale grocer reported a robbery of a large quantity of cigarettes Tuesday night and believed the found cigarettes may be loot.

B. E. Davis Decatur-Hartselle Davis Pulaski Tennessee

All Day Sing At Macedonia Church Draws Large Crowd

The Macedonia Baptist Church hosts an all day community sing tomorrow expected to draw a large turnout. Noted local performers include the Jones and Vincent quartets from Basham the Spark man trio and Mr Hogan of Belle Mina with possible participation by the Bonanza quartet. Access is via the foot of the mountain on the Danville road then the first right.

New Macedonia Baptist Church Jones and Vincent Basham Sparkman Mr. Hogan Belle Mina Bonanza Macedonia Church Danville

Visiting Parents Arrive for Extended Fort Sill Stay

Captain John C. Adams and Mrs. Adams of Fort Sill Oklahoma arrived this morning for a several month visit with Captain Adams' parents Mr and Mrs D C Adams at the Adams apartments.

John C. Adams Mrs. Adams Fort Sill Oklahoma Captain Adams D. C. Adams Adams Apartments

Two youths held in Cobb's lunchroom robbery

Two youths arrested and jailed in connection with Thursday night’s robbery of Cobb's lunch room in Eva. They confessed to entering the lunch room and looting a Roscoe Machine and cigarettes, part of which was recovered for the owner as authorities await grand jury action. The cases tie to a spate of Decatur business robberies in recent weeks.

Cobb Eva Decatur

State Lab Sends Anti Rabies Treatment to Huntsville

The State Laboratory forwarded an anti rabies treatment to John McCaleb of Huntsville this morning. This is the fourteenth such treatment sent to Huntsville in the past two or three days after a puppy handled by many people was found to have hydrophobia.

State Laboratory John McCaleb Huntsville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Princess Theatre Tiffanyainsborough R.C. Sheriff's St. Satin Paramount Princess _theatre Gary Cooper The Henry Pen of America Oliver H. P.barret Oo. Henry Texas Pampas South America Llano Kid Fay Wray Cooper Legion of the Condemned Emma Dunn John Cromwell George Bancroft William Powell Union Ice Cream Co.—Cream OF Quality Union Ice Cream Co Billy Ben Constance Peerson Nunnally’s Whitman Bank and Vine Decatur Drug Co Decatur, Ala Southside Baptist First Christian Church REA Estate Transfers Macedonia Chevrolet Tony Hill Chevrolet Co
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