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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1931

Page

7

Notice of Guardianship Estate Settlement for Madge W Murphree

State of Alabama Morgan County Probate Court notifies all concerned that guardian I M Murphree files accounts vouchers and statements for a partial settlement of Madge W Murphree minor estate Hearing set for July 11 1931 to show cause why settlement should not be passed and allowed as stated Dated June 15 1931 June 17 24 July 1

Alabama Morgan County Madge W. ‘Murphree I. M. Murphree Madge W. Murphree

Alabama Drug Company Burglary Report at Bank and LaFayette

Night intrusion at the Alabama Drug Company at the Bank LaFayette intersection saw cigars and about $2 in change stolen. Manager Henry Sigman suspects the theft occurred early this morning as Marion Russell heard a back room sound. Intruders gained entry by cutting a rear window screen and escaped through a rear door after bars were removed. A second cash register containing a small amount of change was left untouched.

Alabama Drug Company Bank LaFayette Henry Sigman Marion Russell

Trucks Damaged In Garage Blaze At Wells Street Plant

Fire last night ruined two of four trucks at the Quality Model Laundry garage off Wells street. The other two remained in operation though damaged. Fire discovered about four o'clock this morning. origin not yet determined.

Quality Model Laundry Wells Street

Bank official returns from vacation in Dothan

William Hockinsmith of Morgan County National Bank arrived back today after visiting Dothan with hosts H C Derrick and Russell Humphrey. Derrick and Humphrey were formerly associated with Acorn Stores. Hockinsmith enjoyed a two week vacation.

William Hockinsmith Morgan County National Bank Dothan H. C. Derrick Russell Humphrey Mr. Humphrey Mr. Derrick Acorn Mr. Hockinsmith

Ramsey Reports On International Y M C A Convention

FP W Ramsey general Y M C A secretary writes that major questions will be discussed before the international Y M C A meeting in Cleveland. E Arvidson, local secretary, plans to attend as the conference runs from August 4 to August 9.

FP. W. Ramsey E. Arvidson Cleveland Arvidson

Preacher Draws Large Crowd at Shop Gate Sermon

Rev. Louis B. Hart addressed a large assembly at the shop gate on Tuesday using the 107th Psalm. He explored four word pictures to illustrate wandering exiles rebellious subjects disobedient sufferers and offers of help in business.

Louis B. Hart

Unusual Classified Ads Gain Noted Decatur Fame

The unusual success of classified ads in Decatur draws wide attention. Their effective results spread through the city, aiding buyers and sellers and creating a growing local buzz.

Decatur

Entertainment at the Y M C A Planned

A mixed program of entertainment is planned at the Y M C A for Tuesday July 7 at eight o clock under the community entertainment committee chaired by C C Teague and directed by Mrs Walter H Todd.

Community Entertainment Committee C. C. Teague Walter H. Todd

Legion Meeting Invites Morgan Post Members

J. Sheppard commander of the Morgan county post of the American Legion renewed an invitation to all members in good standing to attend the post meeting Thursday evening in the basement of the Tennessee Valley bank building.

J. Sheppard Morgan County The American Legion Tennessee Valley Bank

Classified Notice Fragment Signals Local Ads

Irregular wording hints at classified ad content urging readers to place ads. Mentions of automobiles for sale and a note about someone named Iley falling ill, with friends regret, and a phone contact for ad-takers. The text reflects typical midcentury newspaper classifieds and notices.

Iley

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