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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1929

Page

8

Honor Roll For Riverside High School Honors Students

Riverside High School announces honor rolls for the fifth six week period. First Honor includes Virginia Willis, Ned Frazier, Mary Louise Garrett, Jane Wade, Taplan Hanson, Alice Kendall. Second Honor lists Wilbur Bailey, Jane Ir, Marion Bingham, Carolyn Gilley, Clara Armor, Grace Littrell, Jean Sims, Odell Stubblefield, Marjorie Lee, Gertha Claburn, Letha Collier, Pauline Carpenter.

Virginia Willis Ned Frazier Mary Louise Garrett Jane Wade Taplan Hanson Alice Kendall Wilbur Bailey Jane Ir Marion Bingham Carolyn Gilley Clara Armor Grace Littrell Jean Sims Odell Stubblefield Marjorie Lee Gertha Claburn Letha Collier Pauline Carpenter

Negro Teams Clash In Two Game Series At Decatur Field

Burrell Normal of Florence leads Decatur negro high school diamond duo in a two game set on Thursday and Friday at Decatur field. Each game starts at three o'clock. The teams have met twice this season with one win apiece and both seek improvement in the standing. Probable Decatur battery includes Harris or Johnson on the mound with Dobbins catching.

Burrell Normal Florence Decatur Negro High School Decatur Harris Johnson Dobbins

Return To Homes After Sad Mission

Rev. W. H. Moore, pastor of the Church of God, and his son Earl have returned from Madrid Iowa after attending the funeral of their daughter and sister.

W. H. Moore Church of God Here Earl Madrid Iowa

Harvey Hampton Leaves Hospital After Knife Attack

Lawrence county farm altercation left Harvey Hampton with multiple knife wounds. He collapsed on hospital steps over a week ago and has now recovered enough to be discharged. Local resident Hampton had been treated for the injuries at the hospital since the incident.

Hampton Lawrence County

Y F A To Have Charge Of Program

The Y W A of Southside Baptist church will render a short program at the mid week prayer service this evening. The public is invited to attend at the church.

Southside Baptist Church

Southside P T A To Present Play

The Parent Teachers Association of Southside school plans a play with date to be announced soon. The group finishes rehearsals and will provide details on performance timing in the coming days.

Southside P. T. A Parent-Teachers’ Association Southside

Car Stolen From Hartselle Parking During School Night

A Chevrolet sedan owned by Pelham Speake of Hartselle was reported taken Monday night from near Morgan County High School. The vehicle was driven to the school by Mr Speake’s brother who was practicing a school play. no trace has been found.

Pelham Speake Hartselle Morgan County High School Speake

Mrs Murray Dodd Suffers Minor Operation

Mrs Murray Dodd is resting well after a slight operation at Ben evolent hospital.

Murray Dodd Benevolent Hospital

Mrs Moore Visits Madrid. Visits Rock Island Return

Mrs Moore remained in Rock Island Illinois for a two week visit with her daughter Mrs Carl Loomis after accompanying them to Madrid.

A New Stomach For a Few Cents Ad

An old advertisement promises quick relief from indigestion and heartburn with Gordon's antiseptic. It claims fermentation stopping action soothes a raw stomach lining and restores natural digestion, with a refund if unsatisfied and a price under three cents per dose.

Suspicion At Ogden House Centered On Jerry

In a tense scene at the Ogden residence, Andrew Ogden is found dead. Witnesses place Jerry near the hall when the murder occurred, while Mrs Hubbard collapses from shock. Deacon investigates, but the narrator doubts Jerry’s guilt and keeps details for later chapter twists.

Jerry Mr. Ogden Stimson Mrs. Hubbard Andrew Hubbards Hubbard Ogden Peebles

Radio Programs Across Clear Channel Stations May 1

Central time listings show WJZ, KYW, WGN, WLS and others broadcasting music, talk, and orchestral programs through the evening. Notable segments include Katherine Tift Jones Dance Orchestra, George Olsen, Master Musicians, Hour of Slumber, and dance orchestras on WEAF WJZ WEAF networks.

Associated Press Clear Channel and Chain WJZ New York Katherine Tift-Jones KWK WHAS J. B. Kennedy Washington KDKA WLW Rapee Orchestra Frederick Franklin WJR KYW WREN WHMJ KSTP WEBC KVOO KPRC WOAL Foresters KWEK Phil Cook WMC WFAA WOAI WKY KDK The Voyagers George Olsen Chicago WENR Farmer Rush Smith Mike and Herman WGN WLIB Quin Nighthawks WEAF Oldkette WLS

Woodmen's Circle to Meet Thursday at 2 30 PM

The Woodmen's Circle will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 30 PM with Mrs. Roy Odom hosting at 1201 Eighth Avenue South. All members were urged to attend.

Woodmen’s Circle Roy Odom Eighth Avenue South

DAILY CROSS WORD PUZZLE ACROSS AND DOWN

A readable cross word puzzle item listing numerous clues across and down including Excited over good fortune, City of Indiana, Mimic, Certified public accountant, That is, Phrases on various topics, with noted abbreviations and archaic spellings, as found in a 1929 AP copyright crossword puzzle.

City of Indiana Certified Public Accountant

Ensley Challenges Decatur Rotarians at State Convention

At the Alabama Rotary state convention in Montgomery this week the Ensley Rotary Club challenged the Decatur club to an May attendance contest as a featured event of the session.

Rotary Clubs of Alabama Montgomery Decatur Club Ensley Rotarians

Lecture Will Be Given Thursday at St Pauls Lutheran

Rev. W. Wedig of Pascagoula Miss will deliver a lecture on Church Extension Work at St Pauls Lutheran church Thursday night at 7 30 oclock. He comes under the Walther League auspices as the third and final Lyceum lecture of the year.

W. Wedig Pascagoula Miss St. Paul's Lutheran Church Wedig Walther League Lyceum

Opens Plant Here To Make Medicine In Decatur

T. E. Coston former Enter prise worker has moved to Decatur and announced a new medicine plant on Bank Street to be called the C. C. Remedy Company.

T. E. Coston Enterprise Decatur Bank Street C. C. Remedy Company

Bynum Buys Lee Street Building in Decatur

H. D. Bynum, prominent court land capitalist and former Decatur property holder, has purchased the new Lee street structure built by B L Malone and now occupied by Hill Chevrolet. The purchase price was not disclosed.

Bynum Lee St H. D. Bynum Courtland Decatur B. L. Malone Lee Street Malone Hill Chevrolet Company

Meeting Postponed For St Pauls Lutheran Sunday Teachers

The Sunday school teachers of St Pauls Lutheran church will meet Friday at 7 30 pm instead of Thursday due to a Thursday night lecture at the church.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Delinquent Tax List Warns of Payment Deadline

County tax officials announce the delinquent list is prepared and due for publication this week, signaling the end of the time limit for paying amounts owed to the county.

Hardest Rainfall Strikes Birmingham City

Heavy rainfall in Birmingham caused water to reach six feet deep in some districts. W V Davidson, a local insurance man and realtor visiting the Magic City, described the exceptional downpour late Tuesday and noted the city’s severe flooding.

Birmingham W. V. Davidson Magic City

Mrs Dennis Hampton Dies After Illness At Lebanon

Respect ed Lebanon resident Mrs Dennis Hampton died after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were led by Rev Upton with interment at Lebanon cemetery.

Dennis Hampton Lebanon Upton Lebanon Cemetery

Morgan County Court Criminal Docket At Hartselle

The Morgan county court heard the criminal docket today in the sessions at Hartselle. Criminal hearings were expected to continue through Thursday before the weekly session concludes, unless some cases extend beyond.

Morgan County Hartselle

Punta Gorda resident to visit city in May

Here about 10th century carrier, a well known Punta Gorda resident, is expected to arrive about the tenth of May for a short business visit in the city.

Punta Gorda Pla

Joint Meeting Is Scheduled Friday

The Woman's Christian Temperance union and Young People's branch will hold a joint meeting Friday evening at 7 30 o'clock at the home of Mrs W H Winton East Grant street Miss Kelly county college worker will be the principal speaker All members both organizations with auxiliary members are urged to be present and members of young people's church societies are invited

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Young People’s Branch W. H. Winton East Grant Street Kelly Clegre

Report of Rotary convention plans in Alabama

A formal report of the Alabama Rotary convention in Montgomery will be made Monday at the Decatur Rotary Club meeting by President Garner and Secretary Harris The next convention will be convened in Birmingham

Alabama Rotary Montgomery Decatur Rotary Club Garner Harris Birmingham

Commandery to Hear Reports from Mobile Meeting

DeMolay Commandery No 14 Knights Templar will meet Thursday evening in regular session and hear reports from members who attended the grand commandery gathering in Mobile last week.

DeMolay Commandery No. 14 Knights Templar Grand Commandery Mobile

Getting Better: Burton Davidson Improves After Pneumonia

Burton Davidson, a well known young man, has recovered sufficiently from a severe pneumonia attack after a critical period. He had been seriously ill and in danger but is now described as getting along fine.

John Shien Deacon Jerry Burton Davidson Young Davidson

New Beauty and Comfort Cars With Modern Smoothness

Plymouth dealers extend time payments for a lineup featuring Coupe $655, Roadster $675 with rumble seat, 2-Door Sedan $675, Touring $695, De Luxe Coupe $695 with rumble seat, and 4-Door Sedan $695, all f o b factory.

Plymouth

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