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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1930

Page

2

Puttin' Ritz stars Richman in Broadway to screen debut

Harry Richman headlines the new United Artists musical feature Puttin' on the Ritz opening at the Princess Theatre. Joan Bennett leads, with William Haines in William Haines new all talking picture The Girl Said No at the Princess. Leila Hyams appears opposite Haines, with Polly Moran and Marie Dressler providing comic moments.

Broadway Puttin’ Ritz United Artists Princess Theatre Harry Richman Enter George ‘White Richman Music House New York City Puttin Ritz Realiz Iiving Berlin Joseph M. Schenck Joan Bennett Wes William Haines Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Brown Harvard Haines Leila Hyams Jimmy. Valentine Francis X. Bushman, Jr McAndrews Polly Moran Marie Dressler

Mrs D C Sharpe Improves After Illness in Hartselle

The many friends of Mrs D C Sharpe of Hartselle learn she has improved today after several weeks of serious pneumonia illness.

D .C. Sharpe Hartselle

UK Emerges As Largest Market For American Motor Boats

The United Kingdom has become the largest foreign market for American made motor boats used for sport and pleasure, signaling strong demand and expanding export ties in the leisure craft sector.

United Kingdom

Funeral Held for S E Stewart in Hartselle

Funeral services for S. E. Stewart of Hartselle were held at the First Methodist church at ten o clock this morning by Rev. N H Abernathy. He died Wednesday afternoon after a short pneumonia illness. A son, Garland Stewart, arrived from Ajo Arizona after two o clock Friday. He is survived by his wife and six children and two sisters and two brothers. Interment followed in city cemetery with listed pallbearers and honorary members.

S. E. Stewart Hartselle First Methodist Church N. H. Abernathy Garland Stewart Ajo Arizona Stewart Methodist Church Edward Stewart William Stewart Phoenix City Jack Theaxton Wheeler Oliver Doss Eastland Texas John Houston Callie Livingston Birmingham Tassie Rolf J. F. Stewart W. T. Stewart City Cemetery M. D. Wiggins L. G. Gulley R. T. Puckett M. Pattillo J. L. Day A. S. Masterson J. P. Simpson D. W. McNeill J. R. Walker J. J. Collins J. E.freeman, Sr J. E. Freeman, Jr S. L. Sherrill J. V. Griffin J. A. Riggs Henry Day J. L. Draper M. G. West J. L. Rountree J. H. Riddie W. B. Bean L. S. Echols S. M. Nelson

Religious Clinic Sunday Evening at First Baptist Church

Much interest surrounds the religious clinic to be held Sunday evening at the First Baptist church. The pastor will be assisted by three prominent laymen in the services.

First Baptist Church

Holy Communion Observed at St John’s Episcopal Church

Members of St John’s Episcopal Church will observe holy communion at the 11 o’clock hour Sunday morning.

St. John’s Episcopal Church

Sermon Aims at Youth Sunday at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist

A special sermon for young people will be delivered at 7 30 o clock Sunday evening at the Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church by Rev Frank T Smith the pastor.

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Frank T. Smith

Deacons Meet at Central Baptist Church Tuesday Evening

The board of deacons will convene at Central Baptist Church Tuesday at 7 30 PM. All members are urged to attend.

Board of Deacons of the Central Baptist Church

Tennessee River Levels Reported Steady at 3.4 Feet

The Tennessee river stayed level this morning with a gauge reading of 3.4 feet indicating no significant rise or fall. The unchanged measurement suggests stable water conditions for the region today.

Tennessee

Radio Schedule Highlights from May Day Broadcasts

Central Time program listings detail NBC and CBS network shows across multiple stations. Notable items include Our Government, A. K. Hour, Champions Orchestra, Cathedral Choir, and Back Home Hour with guests and regional station repeats.

WEAF New York NBC Chain Mee Club WFJC WLS Wow WDAF Bowes Theater Orly Louise Bave WGY WSAI WSB WJAM Kphswoal WSMB KSTP WIBC WEBC Gitla Erstign WFIC KSD WOW WIOD WHAS WMC WSM KTHS KPRC WOAI WTMJ WJIDX WTAM Our Government KSI WKY WWJ WGY Wtam WSAS WGN WFAA Waar WDA KSL KFI KGW Orchestra From Chicago WWKS KOA KGO Senter Seth Barker WJAX WOW Wey KYW WAPI Ieemen Cathedral Choir Herman

River Side High Plans Commencement

River side high prepares for the commencement season as the final semester ends in three weeks. Principal W. T. Jordan said plans will be released to the public in a short time.

Riverside High School W. T. Jordan

Musical Service At Moulton Church

The Sparkman Trio the Vinson Quartette and the Jones quartette will be presented in a musical program at Moulton Methodist Church Sunday evening at 7 30. Rev S V Blythe invites the public to attend.

Sparkman Vinson Quartette Jones Quartette Moulton Methodist Church S. V. Blythe

Mrs Mollie Moore Reported Slightly Improved

Mrs Mollie Moore of Hartselle and her daughter Mrs Schnell remain anxious as she shows slight improvement after paralysis struck her home recently.

Mollie Moore Mather Hartselle Schnell

Hard times talk hurts most the person doing the talking

A short, pithy remark notes that discussing hardship often harms the speaker more than listeners, highlighting self-inflicted strain in discussions about adversity.

S. S. Worker to Lead Sunday Conference at Church

Miss Mary A. White state Bible school worker will conduct a conference at the First Christian church Sunday morning during the Sunday school hour. Pastor Re Jewell Howard urged all members of the school to attend.

Weather Report Records 89 as High and 64 as Low

The weather bureau today reported a maximum temperature of 89 and a minimum of 64, marking the day's high and low readings. Local observers note clear conditions accompanying the mild temperatures.

the Weather Bureau Today

No Rainfall Reported Through Morning Guard

Weather bureau notes no precipitation in last 24 hours ending at 7am with another dry period.

Weather Bureau

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