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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1930

Page

9

Prisoners in Morgan County Jail Report for April

Bud Davis reports April jail census for Morgan County detailing 58 inmates. The total includes 26 white men 12 negro men and 2 white women admitted that month, plus 18 carried over, with current counts of 19 inmates in custody. The sheriff's report requires full prisoner descriptions and case details for each inmate.

Morgan County Bud Davis B. E. Davis State Auditor County Board of Revenue

Engagements Given By Local Quartette

The Bonanza quartet announced two upcoming engagements. Next Sunday they will sing at Corinth Baptist church and on May 11 they perform at Tuscumbia. at 10 o'clock in the men's class led by A. H. Carmichael, and at 11 o'clock in the morning service at the Tuscumbia Methodist church.

Bonanza Quartette Corinth Baptist Church Tuscumbia A. H. Carmichael Tuscumbia Methodist Church

Be Paper Costumes by the Pilot in May Parade

Mary Graham Bonner describes John and Peggy in gold and silver paper costumes aboard a plane for a joyful parade. The Little Black Clock joins as they land at a giant playground dirigible and host a picnic with singing, dancing, and ice cream. Tomorrow they crown the Queen of the May.

Mary Graham Bonner John Peggy

April Arrest Totals Reported by Police Chief Riggsbee

The police department reports 172 arrests in April with 39 case checks and 4 escapes. Fines and costs total 2 636.60, with April collections მს1 419.40 and overall April sums including back fines 2 281.13. The report lists detailed breakdowns by categories such as secured, streets, and escaped fines.

Aheun C. M. Riggsbee PMR Erie Isuc Mte Hietageeenbate Soseeee

Hulaco Announces All Day Singing Sunday May 11

An all day singing at Hulaco has been announced for Sunday May 11. This annual event draws hundreds of singers from several North Alabama counties each year.

North Alabama

Resignation of Huntsville US Commissioner C S Richardson

Capt Richardson Ward reports the resignation of Captain S H Richardson from the United States commissioner post based in Huntsville after several years in office. No successor is named yet and no appointment announcement has been issued.

Richardson Ward H. Richardson United States Huntsville Richardson

Prospect Drive Sewer Demand Faces City Council

Mayor B L Malone promised to do the best possible to give relief at a City Council meeting last night as Owen urged immediate action on the Prospect Drive sewer proposal.

Prospect B. L Malone Owen Prospect Drive

Jefferson County Women Voter Decline Since 19th Amendment

In Birmingham Alabama May 2 Jefferson county reports a drop in qualified women voters to 14,264 from 15,492 two years earlier. Chairman John L. Sprinkle notes a gradual decline since the first surge after women obtained the vote. Total qualified voters reach 55,161, up 2,598 in two years.

Birmingham Ala Jefferson County John L. Sprinkle County Board of Registrars Sprinkle

Children’s Day Observed at Fairview Baptist Church

Sunday will be observed as Chil dren’s Day with a program and a single service starting at 11 o’clock. A cordial invitation is extended to attend. T. E. Williams, local banker, will give a call to service during the event.

Fairview Baptist Church T. E. Williams

Eva Sing Set For Early June At Eva Schoolhouse

An all day singing at the Eva schoolhouse is scheduled for the first Sunday in June. Promoters expect it to become an annual affair and anticipate larger crowds than last year's inaugural event.

Eva Sing Eva

Voter Demographics Shift in Racial Groups Stated

The records show male White voters rising from 36 647 to 40 483 while Negro voters fall from 424 to 414, outlining demographic changes in the electorate across the period.

Beloved Falkville Citizen Frank McCroskey Dies

Death reported in Falkville at 4 30 pm Thursday. Frank McCroskey born August 19 1846, longtime resident, mourned by two children and relatives. Funeral at Falkville Methodist Church conducted by Rev George Dobbs with burial in Falkville Cemetery. Active member of the Christian church for many years.

Frank McCroskey Falkville Falkville Methodist Church George Dobbs Christian Church

All Day Singing Planned at Corinth Church in Joppa

An all day singing is scheduled for Sunday at Corinth Baptist Church on the Cullman Arab road in Joppa. A large crowd of singers from the area is expected to attend.

Corinth Baptist Church Cullman-Arab Road Joppa

Veterans urged to attend installation meeting in Cullman

Cullman county veterans urged by J. N. Hughes to attend Sunday afternoon meeting at the courthouse where local camp officers will be installed. Efforts will be made to organize women’s auxiliary camps in the area.

Cullman County J. N. Hughes

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