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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1933
Page
3
Janet and Jeff share a quiet dinner at her rooming house after planning a weekly visit to the Silvanis. Janet reveals she is not leaving town, only moving, while Jeff reflects on their friendship and the improving business outlook as he buys steel for a new order.
The North Alabama Older Boys Conference will be held in Cullman at the First Methodist Church on March 24 and 25. The program includes registrations, opening session with Joe B. Sarver Jr, Hi Y club devotions, speakers from Cullman and Decatur, discussions on personal problems, election of officers, a Cullman High School reception, and a banquet with Dr Claude B. Miller and Dr John E. Marion among speakers.
Janet Hill bids farewell to colleagues at the Every Home office then moves into a brick house with Mrs Curtis. She unpacks in a second floor room overlooking a tree and tulips, preparing to start work again on Monday while awaiting Mrs Curtis’s return for dinner.
Prices paid at stores in Decatur to farmers for produce meat and poultry delivered to Decatur. Fresh country butte per pound 5c to 25c. Irish potatoes per 100 pounds 1.15 to 1.30. turnips per bushel and bunches listed. greens and carrots sold in small or large quantities. fresh spinach price per pound. poultry prices include hens on foot heavy and light mixed per pound. fryers turkeys geese ducks priced per pound.
Daily Birmingham market report shows light hay receipts and steady to slightly higher grain and cotton seed prices. Carload hay U S No 1 12.00, alfalfa 21 22, corn 45 47c, oats 28 28c, prime cotton seed 11 per ton, delivered 13 per ton. Cattle and hogs varied by weight with steady to lower hogs and steady cattle pricing.
A fragment notes Guy Walker, president, announcing on March 26 a forthcoming statement. The excerpt ends with "We are ex-" suggesting continuation about a business or personal matter. Janet is told of a gentleman's telephone call as the maid delivers the message.
East Morgan singing convention to convene at Somerville on March 26 with local groups gathering for a community music event.
Dr. W. O. Love hosts a Thursday night revival at the Deltic Theatre with a large congregation expected. The topic asks if Decatur should recognize religion without a hammer-tail coat and stump-splitting collar, inviting public attendance.
Central Baptist church announces a special Sunday program for young people. Miss pidie RR. Smith will speak on Walking With Jesus in the Holy Land and on Love during the morning service. The pastor hopes to attend and lead the young people's services, aiming for a landmark day with large congregations.
A cordial invitation extends to Morgan Cullman and Marshall counties for a singing event. The message invites all singers to join and help make it a great day.
H Coleman and Company of Jackson Tenn bought a timber tract north of Wheeler adjoining H Rehberg Southern Railway agent. Timber will be shipped to Jackson for heading manufacture with shipments starting this week and a large crew to harvest and load timber.
Rev. E. N. Hart pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church has returned home after attending a church conference in Birmingham.
Readers are promised powerful, soul stirring messages that aim to lift spirits and inspire. The note hints at moving talks designed to energize audiences and encourage meaningful reflection.
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