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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1930

Page

11

Standridge Meat Market Opens on Second Avenue

Announcement today that Standridge Meat Market opens on upper Second Avenue with J A Trotman as manager. The store occupies the former Forbes Piant Company building as Forbes moves down the street. Standridge to handle native and western meats.

Standridge Upper Second Avenue J. A. Trotman Forbes Piant Company Norton Mr. Trotman Standridge Company

Older Boys Camp Plans Are Made

The Older Boys Royal Ambassador camp will be held from June 27 at Camp Grandview near Montgomery. J. E. Berkstresser, pastor of First Baptist, is state committee business manager. The camp aims to build character and Christian leadership for 150 boys ages 13 to 17 with facilities like a swimming pool, showers, tennis courts, and athletic fields. Enrollment should be made at once.

Royal Ambassador Camp Grandview Montgomery J. E. Berkstresser First Baptist Church State Committee Decatur Morgan County

Eighteen Added To Church Rolls In Revival

Eighteen persons joined the First Methodist Church by profession of faith during the revival and three by certificate, announced today by Rev. George E. Boyd, the pastor.

First Methodist Church George E. Boyd

Notice of attachment in Mayberry metal case in Alabama

In the suit of H. D. Greer and John Bragg against T. M. Mayberry doing business as Mayberry Metal Company the sheriff attaches and levies on a list of property including desks chairs a typing machine scales and other items as Mayberry non resident. The notice requires Mayberry to answer within 30 days after the final publication beginning April 28 1930 and is to run for three weeks.

Alabama H. D. Greer John ©. Bragg T. M. Mayberry Mayberry Metal Company J. W. Bailey Seth Thomas

Argentine heavyweight Victoria Campolo offered by promoter

Victoria Campolo the Argentine heavyweight has been offered a fight contract by promoter Jack Dempsey. The deal comes via promoter L. R. Jacks listed at 112 W. Church, phone 1033, in the advertisement.

Victoria’ Campolo L. R. Jacks Jack Dempsey W. Church

365 Country Preachers Ready To Go Back To Pulpits After Study

Nashville special reports the Vanderbilt Rural Church School graduation of 365 country preachers from 24 states and 28 denominations. After two weeks of study they return to their pul pits with certificates and renewed vigor to serve rural communities.

Nashville Tenn Vanderbilt Rural Church School Vanderbilt University Derbilt School of Religion Eee Hore

Kiwanis ask Henry S Long to arrange interstate conference

The Decatur Kiwanis Public Affairs Committee urges Henry S Long to convene a conference with the Tennessee State Tax Commission chairman to prevent further inconvenience between Tennessee and Alabama. The aim is to assure continued friendly ties and allow interstate travel without annoyance for compliant motorists.

Alabama State Tax Commission Tennessee Decatur Kiwanis Club

Three Storms Sweep States Of Wide Areas

Tornadoes across Kansas Missouri and surrounding areas kill residents and destroy homes. In Norborne Mrs O Rize and her 17 year old son John die when their residence is demolished. Charles Storms and Ruby Shirley die in two other collapsed homes. Lawrence Kern killed at Kickapoo Kansas. his wife and three children injured. A Valley Falls farm home blown away. five Slockum family members missing. Dozens of farm buildings leveled and livestock harmed as storms move through Winchester Missouri Andrew Holt Nordaway and nearby counties.

Norborne O Rize Norborne Trust Company John Charles Storms Ruby Shirley George Shirley Kickapoo Kansas Lawrence Kern Valley Falls Kan Slockum Winester Missouri White Cloud Andrew Holt Nordaway Newton

Mobile Bears Sign Three New Players

The Mobile Bears announce three additions: Chris tian, a pitcher. Jeffcoat, a pitcher. and Yeargin, a shortstop, bolstering their roster for the season.

The Mobile Bears Christian Jeffcoat Yeargin

Yankees Fall 8-7 in Exhibition With Orioles

The Yankees lost an exhibition game to the Baltimore Orioles 8 to 7 on Thursday. The result adds to a stretch of recent defeats for the team and highlights a tight late-inning finish.

Yanks Baltimore Orials

City Clerk Reports April Receipts and Expenditures

City Clerk W. Collier submits the April financial report to the mayor and aldermen. It itemizes receipts from general taxes penalties licenses and permits, and disbursements for fire police street sanitation and public buildings. The page totals show a balance on hand of 50,173.38.

Aber St Austinville Abel Bros

Decatur Woman Wins Local Education Award

A Decatur woman is honored with a local education award highlighting her work in colleges and community ties. The recognition emphasizes her contributions to higher learning and local partnerships.

Speaks Values Advertising Feature In Newspaper

The page highlights advertising values and community focus across sections. It showcases local merchants, editorial perspectives, and reader engagement as the newspaper outlines its mission to inform, connect, and support commerce.

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