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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1922
Page
3
Negroes hold a Bible conference at the First Baptist Church on Vine Street attracting large crowds with sessions focusing on faith and community. Organizers invite participation from local congregations and visitors.
Rev E W D Isaac Nashville correspondent secretary of the National Baptist Young Peoples Union of America leads under the National Baptist Convention as the institute hosts a mass meeting Sunday afternoon with churches reporting on yearly work. Rev Jes pers will present a feature talk with L G Jordan Philadelphia and Dr Hercules London among speakers. E W Isaac Jr leads the song service.
The Daily publishes multiple candidate notices for Morgan County Alabama races. W B McCulloch Jack Robinson A Robinson Lovick P Troup Charles M Dinsmore William E Skeggs F M Hamilton J C Huckaby C E Poole Jon C West David C Jones R E Bob Stewart T B Brindley John Patterson James A Forman seek Democratic primary support for Sheriff Board of Revenue Probate Judge and Legislature roles.
Osceola Kyle announces candidacy for re election to the Eighth Judicial Circuit with August primary in Osceola. Robert C Brickell also files political advertising authority announcing candidacy for the Highth Judicial position and a Den ed primary to be held August.
James E. Horton Jr. is identified as a candidate and one of the judges for the Eighth Circuit subject to the upcoming primary vote. The notice confirms Horton Jr. and notes official authorization by James E. Horton Jr. in the process.
A condensed list shows several candidates for Morgan County Court Solicitor and the Eighth Judicial Circuit Solicitor, all subject to the Democratic primary on August 8, 1922. Names include James H Ballen D C Almon John R Sample C L Price Cliff Almon W H Long and J N Powell.
A paid political advertisement announces R McClusky as a candidate for Circuit Clerk of Morgan County Alabama in the sub primary on August 8 1922. The notice is authorized by James L Draper and includes a statement about authorization by We Bhsky.
Mrs Lelia Seton Edmundson announces candidacy for the United States Congress from Alabama s Eighth District subject to the Democratic primary on August 8 1922 She urges voters support and influence in the election and notes authorization by Mrs W B Edmundson and Ed B Almon.
A candidate for the County Board of Education seeks Democratic primary backing as the party election approaches. The race centers on who will represent the district on the education board through the upcoming primary.
Winifred Black recalls a past dancing era with nostalgia for old fashioned waltzes. She links the charm of partners from the South and New York to porch gatherings and summer nights by the river, contrasting with modern tunes and new dances. The piece reflects longing for tradition and romantic music.
New York report details a highly valuable Spanish leaf printed in Columbus era found in Milan and now owned by Henry E Huntington. It notes licensing shifts in beauty methods and Civitan Club expansion, plus New York social notes on Catherine Wendell and Hillsdale’s Women’s Volunteer Fire Department leader Miss Gertrude Boesche. a broad mix of society items.
Analysis by Seneca B Burr of Decatur Alabama shows total solid matter 8.66 grains per gallon and volatile and organic matter 0.96 grains per gallon. Constituents include alumina traces lime magnesia sodium potassium chlorine carbonic and sulfuric acids with varying amounts noted by State Chemist B B Ross.
The stone home of R. G. Cortner on the Bee Line Highway between Flint Creek and Hartselle is well advanced toward completion and promises to be a handsome landmark.
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