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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1931

Page

3

Second Group of Decatur Boys Enters Camp Kiwanis

The second group of ten Decatur youths departed Monday for Camp Kiwanis, joining first group returners. Names listed include Howard Tankersly Robert Campbell Louie Gosline Perasco Ballas Jesse Christian Wilber McCluskey Jerome Scroggins John D Christian James Hines Hansell Sundy Woodin Grant Garnett Clyde Manning Tommie Carson Smith Trimble Elipharius Ballas Edward McCullough.

Howard Tankersly Robert Campbell Louie Gosline Perasco Ballas Jesse Christian Wilber McCluskey Jerome Scroggins John D. Christian James Hines Hansell Sundy Woodin Grant Garnett Clyde Manning Tommie Carson Smith Trimble Elipharius Ballas Edward McCullough

Danville Prepares for Masonic Installation Event

With the program set, Danville ready to host Masonic hosts on Wednesday in Morgan county. The event opens with a closed lodge meeting at 9:30 a m at Danville Lodge No. 95 followed by songs an invocation by Rev R T Tyler and a welcome with an introduction of the State Grandmaster by Prof W T Tiller.

Danville Morgan County Danville Lodge No R. T. Tyler W. T. Tiller R. L. Lovelady

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clue List Highlights 19 to 72

A fragmented crossword puzzle grid lists clues numbered 19 through 72 with various definitions like 19 It is poet, 21 Highest note in Guido scale, 29 Writing instrument, 34 Lair, 46 Sheep the neighbor, 53 Aged, 60 Honey gathering insect, 61 Merry, 62 Masculine many, and 72 Note of the scale. The source mixes across definitions and garbled entries.

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Installation of officers and public talks in Danville

The Bonanza quartet of Decatur performs a song at the installation of officers. The afternoon features Masonry talks directed by the grand master. The arrangement committee W. E. White, R. E. Martin and R. L. Gibson invites everyone to Danville for the event.

Bonanza Quartet Decatur W. E. White R. E. Martin R. L. Gibson Danville

Charity Council Seeks Discarded Clothes in Decatur

The Charity Council appeals to Decatur residents to donate discarded clothes. Bring items to the charity store on Wednesdays 2 00 to 5 00 PM and Saturdays 9 00 to 12 00 PM. Please note this public notice and contribute.

Charity Council Decatur

Automobile For Sale Ad Taker Phone 1000 Notice

An old notice invites readers with a vehicle for sale to contact an ad taker at Phone 1000 to place a listing. The item is described in a generic classifieds context. Interested sellers should reach out for posting details and pricing options.

Dedicating Oak Ridge Methodist Church On Sunday

Oak Ridge Methodists will dedicate their self built church on the fourth Sunday June 28 near Decatur. Rev R T Tyler will preach at 11 am with afternoon singing services. Fifty members led by Rev H M Hudson note all labor was donated with materials bought. Interior finishing remains. A large crowd is expected.

Oak Ridge Decatur R. T. Tyler H. M. Hudson

Classified Ad Promise Brings Business Today

A daily classified act aims to draw customers by offering steady promotion and ongoing exposure. Local merchants embrace the plan as a simple method to boost foot traffic and sales through routine advertising.

Will Rogers Ace of Humor Opens at Princess Theatre

Will Rogers lightens the stage in a Princess Theatre opening production. The legendary American humorist traces a life from ranch hand to vaudeville star to Ziegfeld headliner with a drawling voice and witty commentary that made him the era’s most read writer.

Mark Twain Connecticut Rogers Indian Territory Ziegfeld Productions Na Helis Chi

Bowers and Daniels Discuss Convo At UNC Commencement

Claude Bowers and Josephus Daniels met at the University of North Carolina commencement where Daniels gave the principal address. Bowers received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. remarks were not reported and speculation arose about their discussion.

Claude Bowers Josephus Daniels Navy University of North Carolina For Mer Bowers

Lively newspaper wit becomes overnight sensation

His quick, witty, and philosophical comments on current news grew from casual remarks to an overnight sensation, as his talk attracted wide attention for its sharp insights and humor.

Nabors Attends Moulton Conference for Methodist District

Reverend A. H. Nabors of Central Methodist Church travels to Moulton in Lawrence County for the district pastors gathering. Several Decatur Methodists attend the conference.

Rv. A. H. Nabors Central Methodist Church Moulton Lawrence County

Dressmaker Mrs De Souza Honored At Lincoln Tomb Dedication

Mrs Charlotte De Souza a dress maker for Mrs Abraham Lincoln is honored at the dedication of the rebuilt Lincoln tomb in Springfield Illinois. Born on the Isle of Madeira she is 91 years old and has lived in Springfield for more than 70 years.

Charlotte de Souza Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Springfield Ill de Souza Madeira Africa

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