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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1929
Page
10
In Berlin on May Day clashes between police and Communists caused heavy casualties. Seven Communists were killed, 80 civilians and 30 police injured. About 900 arrests were made, with 725 released after examination. Barricades and armored cars marked the fighting, centering in Northern Berlin.
Decatur is described as the center of the state's east west and north south highway network, highlighting its pivotal role in regional transportation.
Reports an amazing treatment that epileptics say stops seizures. R Lepso of Milwaukee supplies sufferers and now offers the free treatment to all in need. Write for the treatment, include age, at Apt 106 895 Island Ave Milwaukee Wis.
A woman recalls taking Cardus as a teen, gaining strength and color, then using it during illness after marriage. She credits Cardu i with improving appetite and energy, noting recovery from a weak spell and recommending it to friends.
A blaze originating on the roof of Mrs Rose's residence on West Moulton Street caused considerable fire and water damage early this afternoon. The Johnston Street Department responded to the alarm.
Heavy rains across the Tennessee river watershed push the river upward rapidly but within non flood levels. No damage reported as the stream remains below flood stage.
The monthly workers meeting of the Morgan County Baptist association scheduled for Tuesday at Rock Creek church has been postponed. Rev. J. D. Pickens, chairman of the program committee, cited the Southern Baptist convention and farming delays as reasons for the cancellation.
The Young People's League of St. John's Episcopal church presents a Parish House program at 8 o'clock with pictures of the Protestant Episcopal church general conference, two reels of film, and vocal plus instrumental music. Public invited.
The Connecticut Mill Mother's club schedules two final cooking sessions led by Miss Bessie Hughes with a pie making demonstration and gives each participant a cook book. The spring bazaar on May 4 at the Community House will feature hand embroidered aprons sun bonnets and a treasure guessing cake with fortune telling. Clean-Up Week includes a tin can mosquito control contest with prizes and a Friday May 10 judging deadline at 3 o clock.
A series at Westminster Presbyterian Church on The Second Coming of Christ begins Sunday with Rev. E. N. Hart speaking Is Christ Coming Again The May 12 topic is The Signs of the Times and May 19 What Happens After He Comes The pastor has spent eight years studying these topics Public is invited to attend.
By order of the Huntsville Presbytery Rev. E. N. Hart of Decatur and Rev. E. L. Jones of Sheffield are to travel to Rockwood in late May to conduct a tent meeting and organize a new Presbyterian church in the community.
An announcement says preaching services will be held at Ryan's Crossroads church on May 4 and May 5. Rev Maples will lead both sessions and the public is invited to attend.
In Birmingham Alabama on May 2 police held one black man and anticipated more arrests in the case of a 16 year old girl found bound and gagged behind her home after she vanished from the house. The victim Miss Beatrice Gibbs was assaulted about the face and body. authorities continued interviews and investigation.
Puzzle lists across and down clues with many errors and scrambled text, citing definitions for entries such as entrance, path of planet, mountain in Greece, various objects and names, plus miscellaneous misprints. The readable items indicate a magazine style word game page with solution marks and garbled numbering.
A sermon on backsliding and renewal from Central Methodist discusses staying in step with God and the church. It urges humility, sincerity, and continuous influence for good, and recounts a transformative moment when a man turned to Christ after facing His gaze and mercy.
A local report notes that a campaign fund of $8000 will be sought to cover expenses tied to civic negotiations and the production of advertising material intended to keep the name of Decatur prominent. The effort hinges on available funds at the present time.
The regular board of the First Christian church will convene Monday evening at 7 30 o clock at the church.
The students of Joe Wheeler school plan a May Day fete for Friday if weather permits. The public is cordially invited to attend the program.
L C Walker of Siluria was appointed coroner of Shelby county by Governor Bibb Graves. The appointment takes effect once bond is posted and oath is given before Probate Judge Cage Head. On taking office he will also assume the duties of Shelby county sheriff succeeding Curtis J Palkner, who resigned after a federal conviction for conspiracy to violate prohibition laws.
Governor orders E. P. Smith and S. E. Tran ham to assume sheriff duties. They will be relieved when Walker officially becomes coroner.
Final rehearsals and preparations are underway for the Minstrels of 29 to be presented Friday evening in the Riverside High School auditorium by the class of 29 for the annual fund. Principal roles are played by Billy Wyker Frederick Hunt Ben Holmes Tommie Lee Olin Fikes and Russell Lynne with an accomplished supporting cast.
Rev R T Tyler will fill the pulpit of the Ninth Street Methodist church here Sunday evening at the regular hour.
After 24 years since foundations were laid the parliament house in Jugo Slavia remains incomplete amid civil wars and political upheaval worldwide.
Dr. George M. LeGallee will pilot the Pittsburgher in the national elimination balloon race, vying for a place in the finals. The event tests endurance and piloting skill as competitors navigate the course.
Inclement weather forces the American Legion Brunswick stew and boxing card to be moved from Swan Lake to the basement of the Tennessee Valley Bank building. Announcement made this afternoon by Ingold V. Timberlake post adjutant.
Evansville, Ind. May 2. A mother's dying wish for James Bethel Gresham, the first American soldier killed in World War I, to rest beside her has kept his body in Indiana. His grave in the family plot near Mrs. Gresham’s marker remains, with local officials also asking that the body not be moved from the crypt in Indianapolis.
Albertville was not hard hit by a storm this morning despite rumors. Mayor Hooper said heavy rain and some wind visited the area but caused no damage. He noted Collinsville, 25 miles away, reported some destruction.
Rev. R. T. Tyler, presiding elder of the Decatur district, will go to Riverton Sunday to deliver the commencement sermon for Riverton High School in Madison County.
IS HERE TODAY 8 reports that T McMillian, a prominent resident of Moulton Route 2, was in the city today on business, indicating ongoing local activity and ties to the area.
Decatur banks announced a summer closing plan with all institutions closing Thursdays at noon during the hot months. The measure aims to reduce heat strain on staff and encourage bank customers to plan ahead for lighter weekday hours.
Sheep owners in Monroe North Carolina complain that domestic pet dogs have strayed and are wrecking their flocks, creating widespread losses and concern among local farmers.
Hampton Georgia officers deploy a nail studded plank to halt speeding vehicles and suspected rum runners, a drastic roadside measure reflecting enforcement tactics of the era.
Peach growers in Mt. Airy North Carolina have piled cords of wood in their orchards to ignite bonfires if a sudden freeze threatens crops. The measure aims to protect fruit trees by creating heat and fog to stave off frost damage.
In Gastonia North Carolina on May 2 court action was planned in Charlotte to restrain city interference with strike parades. Thirteen former Loray Textile employees were involved and nine of the prisoners cited were young women arrested during a May Day parade disrupted by special deputies.
An announcement states the Stamps quartet will not appear at the 52nd Holly Pond sings in Cullman County next Sunday. Despite their absence, organizers report all other acts are ready for one of the finest singing events in Holly Pond with a full day program.
American women in Berlin have organized a luncheon club modeled after the men’s clubs in the United States. The initiative aims to provide social connection and cultural exchange among expatriate women.
Civic organizations urge Decatur residents to boost city promotion and advertising. The effort stresses competing with other cities, highlighting Decatur as a place to live and a hub of business opportunity, and aims for an effective coordinated sales program.
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