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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1929

Page

10

Book notes mix portraits and novellas in review

Richard Maslock profiles John D. Rockefeller in John D A Portrait in Oils, tracing his 19 to 90 era shifts from industrious tycoon to social enthusiast. Bruce Gould promotes aviation optimism, while three novels The Story of Hassan The Pagan Interval and The Trail Eater are summarized with focus on characters and settings.

Richard Maslock John D. Rockefeller John K. Winkler John D Rockefeller Pennsylvania Winkler John D. 1 William A Rockefeller Doc Rockefeller Hassan John Anthony India Frances Winwar Ennois Italy Pan Barrett Willoughby

Glorifying Aviation Anecdotes From the Airports

A newspaper man who has covered major aeronautical happenings over the past five years shares anecdotes from airports. The piece reflects on aviation progress, personalities, and moments shaping early flight culture.

Pastor Hahn Delivers Five Christian Virtues Lectures

Rev. R. W. Hahn of St. Paul's Lutheran preached at Point Clear summer camp for Walter Leaguers on a 10 day gulf coast visit. He joined Rev. H. Meyer and Prof. H. Englebert in lectures while camp officials praised the well behaved youth and no church youth problems.

R. W. Hahn St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Gulf Coast Walther Point Clear Rev. Hahn H. Meyer Cullman H. Englebert The Lutheran Normal School River Forest Hahn Irwin Point Clear Hotel Lutheran Church

Heating Plant Is Being Installed at Ninth Street Church

The heating plant for the Ninth Street Methodist church is being installed. The furnace has been put in place and radiators are being set over the building as part of a general building program adding new facilities to the church property.

Ninth Street Methodist Church

Training School Draws Large Crowds at Central Methodist

The training school at Central Methodist Church under Dr. H. T. Slaton enrolls about 60 students this week. Leaders express gratification at the strong response and growing attendance.

Central Methodist Church H. T. Slaton

Rev Hahn Hall to preach in Birmingham church Sunday

In Rev H Reuter's absence at the Lutheran convention in Chicago Rev R W Hahn will fill Zion Lutheran Church Birmingham pulpit Sunday evening at 8 oclock He will then travel to Gadsden for a religious survey accompanied by Rev H Waller of Hanceville

H. Reuter Zion Lutheran Church Birmingham Chicago R. W. Hahn Hahn Gadsden H. Waller Hanceville

Hiring a New Office Boy for Alabama Power

Alabama Power Company seeks a new office boy to support staff and improve efficiency across its operations in Alabama. The notice emphasizes top to bottom staff spirit as key to superior customer service.

Alabama Power Company Alabama

Cool Springs in East Add to Profits of Poultrymen

Petaluma reports rising egg profits tied to cool New York weather and southern hemisphere demand. A processing oil spray extends egg shelf life while local flocks near Petaluma total 9 million chicks with yearly production over 45 million dozen.

Cool Springs East Petaluma Cal New York Venezuela Petaluma Valley Central California West—Coast Argentina Washington Canal Zone Peru Chile Venezeula West Corliss

Cottage Prayer Services Prepare for July Revival

Members of the Ninth Street Methodist church conduct cottage prayer services this week in preparation for a revival to be inaugurated in July. The meetings are well attended.

Ninth Street Methodist Church

Rev J O Hanes To Lead July Revival At Ninth Street Church

Evangelist J O Hanes will arrive in July to lead a two week revival at Ninth Street Methodist Church beginning the second Sunday. Special music will be featured at all services.

J. O. Hanes Ninth Street Methodist Church

Teacher Meetings Resume at St Pauls Lutheran Church

Rev R W Hahn announces Sunday school teachers meetings at St Pauls Lutheran church will resume this evening at 7 30 o clock after his return from the gulf coast.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church R. W. Hahn Gulf Coast

Almon To Speak At Lacey Springs July 13

Congressman Edward B. Almon will deliver an address at Lacey Springs on July 13 as residents plan a public barbecue and speaking program in the area.

Almon Lacey Springs Edward B. Almon

Rev Tyler Fills 1st Church Pulpit

R T Tyler presiding elder fills pulpit at the first church as services begin.

Rev. Tyler R. T. Tyler

Local Pastor Returns to Pulpit for Sunday Service

The Decatur district former pastor of First Methodist Church will fill the pulpit Sunday at eleven o'clock for Rev. George E. Boyd who is recuperating from illness.

Decatur First Methodist Church George E. Boyd

Miss Kitchens Still Leads Popularity Contest at Morgan County Legion Event

Louise Kitchens maintains a slim lead in the Popularity Contest during the Morgan County Post four day celebration. Votes show Kitchens ahead by a small margin over Allie Mae Coffey with other contestants listed: Strickland 9 500, Frances McDermott 5 000, Donnie Blackwell 5 900, Aline Cross 4 000, Susie Goree 3 000.contestants urge memberships for the American Legion and Auxiliary.

Louise Kitchens Morgan County American Legion Deca Donnie Blackwell Aline Cross Susie Goree American Legion and Legion Auxiliary

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