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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1930

Page

9

Birmingham Contractor J A Taylor Shot Dead In Car

Birmingham contractor J A Taylor aged 45 was found dead in his car near North Birmingham with a bullet wound to the head and a gun fired three times in his hand. Police report two bullets in the vehicle and identification in his billfold nearby. Coroner and city detectives probe the death as an inquest is set for tomorrow. Taylor's wife said he left for a business trip to Tarrant City yesterday. Burial services are planned in Tuscaloosa.

Birmingham Ala J. A. Taylor Taylor Minnie Taylor Tarrant City Tuscaloosa

Local Quartet Sings Over WBRC This Sunday

A Decatur quartet will broadcast on Station WBRC from 4 30 to 5 00 PM Sunday June 29 and sing at 11th Avenue Methodist Church in Birmingham at 8 00 PM. Members are C E Lowery A L Moye R C Halbrooks and George Evans. The program includes It Is Well With My Soul He Keeps My Soul The Old Oaken Bucket Medley Down On The Farm The Lord Is Gona Move This Wicked Race Turnip Greens and Get Away Jordan Medley Wonder me M L Yandel Pass Me.

Decatur WBRC 11Th Avenue Methodist Church Birmingham C. E. Lowery A. L. Moye R. C. Halbrooks George Evans Jordan Medley M. L. Yandel

Training Course Draws Large Crowds at First Church

Sunday school training course at the First Church draws crowds with many pupils enrolled from Decatur Athens Parkville Cullman and other Tennessee Valley sections. The course closes tonight with closing exercises.

Kiwanis Members Attend barbecue in Mooreville Belle Mina

A large group of Decatur Kiwanis club members traveled to Mooreville Belle Mina on Thursday for a barbecue hosted by South Limestone people. The Kiwanis group was led by J. W. Clopton and T. Z. Bailey.

Decatur

Respected Woman Called To Reward Mrs Darcus Elizavett Roper Dies

Mrs Darcus Elizavett Roper aged 98, a longtime county resident, died at 7 AM at the home of her daughter Mrs Susie Taylor in Rocky Ford after a brief illness. She is survived by three sons Newt Robert Tom Roper and J B Roper two daughters Mrs Mattie McClusky and Mrs Susie Taylor twenty one great grandchildren and sixteen great great grandchildren. Funeral plans not announced.

Darcus Elizavett Roper Susie Taylor Rocky Ford Roger Newt Robert Danville Tom Roper Neil, Ala

Deep Interest In Stuneck Message At Tent Services

The Sixth avenue tent drew large crowds led by Prof. Stuneck in John 13 30 to finish. Four congregants prayed at the end as evangelistic and Bible teaching themed sessions attract many youths. Tonight Dr. Stuneck, a biblical scholar, speaks on Christ in Archaeology and Creation with parallels from other nations. Public invited to all services. Young Peoples service at 7 and evangelistic service at 7 30.

Sixth Avenue Stuneck Jesus Decatur God

Colonial appearance enhances W R Spight home on Jackson Street

Remodeling of the W. R. Spight residence on Jackson Street draws favorable public comments. When finished the home is expected to be among the most attractive in the city.

W. R. Spight Jackson Street

Fate of Cris Gaines in murder trial at Rands Hay

The fate of Cris Gaines a negro charged with murdering his brother Sam Gaines at the end of March lay with a circuit court jury. The trial began after Judge James E Horton finished his charge in the Ed Yancey case. Prosecution and defense announced ready as witnesses were taken up and testimony began. The day’s proceedings included witness examination arguments and the judge's charge.

Cris Gaines Sam Gaines James E. Horton Ed Yancey Horton

Huntsville Man Dick Young Seriously Hurt in Accident

Huntsville resident Dick Young was rushed to Benevolent Hospital after a car left the road near Mooresville and plunged into a ditch. Initial fears of a fractured skull gave way to transfer to Huntsville by Brown's Ambulance as rumors circulated among a nearby picnic crowd.

Dick Young Huntsville Benevolent Hospital Mooresville Mr. Young Brown

Injured Girl Lorraine Winton Improves After Accident

Miss Lorraine Winton, seriously injured near Swan Lake when a train approached the south bridge approach, shows improvement at Benevolent Hospital. Reports say she can move her feet and recovery is believed certain.

Lorraine Winton Swan Lake Benevolent Hospital

Miss Addie Michaels Dismissed After Athens Accident

Miss Addie Mai Michaels of the Walter G. McLane automobile party has recovered from injuries and was dismissed from the hospital. She has gone to St. Louis. The McLanes were seriously injured and their five year old daughter was killed in the accident near Athens.

Addie Mai Michaels Walter G. McLane Athens St. Louis Mrs. McLane Miss Michaels

Daily Crossword Puzzle ACLOSS 1 Pat Snow bons and Affected by shame

Puzzle clues spill across numbers and fragments, listing hints for across and down entries. The jumbled text includes chemical, biblical, geographical, and miscellaneous terms, with distorted words and stray symbols interspersed throughout.

Pat Snow Mountain Lake Petty Malice Rera Pli Bertent Fintshea M

Community Singing Draws Wide Local Visitors

Numerous visitors attended the Ninth Street Methodist church singing event last night. Names listed include Prof. Woodruff Ryan's Crossroads Cicero Bagwell Joppa Rev Roscoe Wilhite Cullman Prof Homer Bagwell Arab J. E. Hogan Bele Mina Alex Greenshaw Athens Guy Walker Somerville Herbert Maxwell Somerville Jim Brown Doc Brown Falkville J. O. Jones Falkville and others from Lawrenceburg Tenn Joppa Arab and nearby towns.

Ninth Street Methodist Church Prof Woodruff Ryan's Crossroads Mr. Allgood Lawrenceburg Tenn Cicero Bagwell Joppa Roscoe Wilhite Cullman Homer Bagwell Arab J. E. Hogan Bele Mina Alex Greenshaw Athens Guy Walker Somerville Herbert Maxwell Jim Doc” Brown Falkville J. O. Jones

Representative Porter Dies in Pittsburgh at 61

Representative Stephen G. Porter age 61 and chairman of the House Foreign Relations Committee died at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh early today. The veteran lawmaker served in Congress since 1910 and chaired the important committee.

Pittsburgh Stephen G. Porter House Foreign Relations Committee Alleghany General Hospital

Classified Section Time Budget Caution

The note warns readers not to spend too much time with the Classified Section and suggests a restrained approach to browsing ads. It emphasizes efficiency and prioritizing essential listings.

Daughters Night Highlights Decatur Kiwanis Event

Decatur Kiwanis club hosted Daughters of Kiwanians at the annual Daughter's Night in the YMCA east room. An engaging program featured readings musical numbers and club singing with Clyde Hendrix delivering the welcome. Favors garnished the long tables.

Decatur Kiwanis Club Daughters of Kiwanians Clyde Hendrix

Daily Classified Rates And Policies

Text describes six line minimum for ads, six words per line counted, telephone listings for desired ads, errors policy, need for corrections, management right to reject, closing time at 11:00 a m, offices open daily until 6:00 p m, and phone number 1000 for placing ads.

Real Estate Classifieds and Property Listings

Classified headings show real estate for sale rent and business opportunities. Listings include apartments houses farms and land with furnished options and office space. Also notes on livestock pets and brokers plus sections for loans investments and real estate exchanges.

Biggest Day in Limestone Brings 2000 to Zeitler Spring

Limestone County residents gathered at Zeitler Spring near Mooresville Belle Mina for a large event described as a political rally with speeches. A varied program included baseball games and a barbecue serving twenty hogs, drawing a hungry crowd of about two thousand.

Zeitler Spring Mooresville Belle Mina

Schools to Open in Short Time for Summer Session

Announcement of rural school openings for the summer session is expected in the next few days. Three tentative start dates are July 11, 14, or 21, depending on crop progress in late June.

Mrs. R. F. Brothers Improves After Illness in Austinville

Mrs. R. F. Brothers, a well known Austinville resident, shows improvement after an illness that confined her to home for several weeks.

R. F. Brothers Austinville

Monuments and Cemetery Lots and Funeral Directories

This excerpt lists sections such as S6 Monuments and Cemetery Lots S6 Flowers and Mourning Goods and 10 A-Beauty Parlour plus personals and automotive categories. It appears to be a catalog index from a historical newspaper with various classified notice topics.

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