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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1930
Page
9
May 1 1950 marks the first day in a short notice noting a marriage or relationship status. The text references a person named May with the entry May 5 12, likely dates for a wedding or event, and includes the word wife. The fragmentary record suggests a civil or family notice with limited details.
A Tennessee and Alabama dispute over enforcement methods continues. Alabama officials express preference for prior practices and hint at travel to Nashville to negotiate a remedy with Tennessee authorities. The letter from H B Long, chairman, is attached as part of the continued discussion.
The notice urges readers to use the Classified Section for daily bargains and selling odd items. It invites people to phone their ad today and promises assistance in placing classified notices for extra money.
Candidates announce runs for Morgan County offices in Alabama subject to the Democratic Primary on August 12 1930. Hodges Crow solicits support in Decatur and Rodges M Crow pays for the ad. James A Forman files for Sheriff in Decatur with Morgan County Court seat. Solicitor of the Morgan County Court also declared candidacy for August 12 primary.
George T Woodruff of Joppa Alabama Route 1 is identified in the notice. The brief item notes his residence and postal route, reflecting a local registry or public notice listing. No additional context or actions are provided.
J L Draper of Decatur Alabama runs for the county board of revenue representing the Flest district in the upcoming Democratic primary on August 12 1930.
Plans are being made for an all day sing at the Ruth Baptist Church seven miles from Arab on the fourth Sunday in July. A splendid program is being arranged for the occasion.
A series of candidate notices for Morgan County offices in Alabama under the 1930 Democratic primary. Names include A A Means, Claude P Johnston, Herman O Troup, John M Maxwell, Henry Thomas Lile, and R Pryor McRee with Decatur and Somerville affiliations.
R C McWhorter seeks revenue from the first district subject to the democratic primary on August 12 1930 at Decatur Alabama.
Invitations have been received for the Marshall county convention semi annual sing to be held May 18. The event is the 19th semi annual pro mer.
A conference at the Lawrence County courthouse brought poultry growers together to discuss work with H R Bailey Auburn poultry specialist. County agent J C Carter organized the meeting as interest in poultry grows, with 8000 to 9000 chicks purchased locally and shipments aiding income to growers.
Decatur pianist Miss Beth Tyler, student at Athens college, will perform in two recitals this week under Prof. Frank Church. The programs include a piano recital Tuesday at 4:30 featuring Beethoven Moonlight Sonata and other works, with a second organ and piano performance Wednesday at 4:30.
The Bonanza quartet of Decatur was among numerous musical groups on the all day program at Corinth Baptist Church Sunday.
The convention, held at McVille near Albertville, will elect ambassadors of trade. Hugh Williams serves as president of the convention. India will appoint its own trade ambassadors with six to be posted in Hamburg, Milan, New York, Bombay, and Alexandria.
The Madison high school faculty prepares for commencement May 9 through May 16 with events including the Juniors presenting Adventures of Grandpa and grammar students staging Cinderilla of the Flower Garden. The May 11 sermon is by Rev Porter of Florence Methodist Church and 4 H club activities are noted along with visits to Huntsville venues and local residents' weekend travels.
J M Head shows improvement after three weeks illness. Tom me Dunnavant also improving after several days illness. Relatives visit Effie Holt at home. Douglas Holt recovers from pneumonia. Mrs Frank Smith and children return from Aftab visit. Jennetta Johnson and Maggie Lou Morton visit Effie Holt. Benton Pettus guests of Clifton Hodges. Mrs Ben Terry and Wallace return to Mt Moriah after week with relatives. Several ladies attend funeral at Ripley. L E Dunnavant visits Elkmont. Bill Powers family and Pettus kin visit Athens. Misses Clem, Loveless visit Mrs J M Head. Matie Pettus visits Hodges.
A fire of undetermined origin Sunday night destroyed the residence of a Black man named Tuck near Decatur and Moulton pike. The blaze drew many Decatur residents to view the flames.
Clarence Halbrooks will oversee the new Gulf Refining Company line filling station for Bee Line Gas and Co situated on the east side of Alabama near Keller Memorial. He previously managed a gas station on a city avenue.
The Winona Junior Order United American Chanks plans a significant meeting next Friday. A prior joint session with Albany Council produced notable promises and discussions about future bets and council actions.
Local stores report higher bathing suit sales with the approach of summer. Shoppers anticipate pool season and longer days, signaling early demand for swimwear.
Rev. L. T. Roger will speak at a noonday gathering tomorrow at Soutane Baptist Church conducted by the ministers. The event marks the second in a spring summer series for shop workers at the L and N Railroad shops.
Emily Neville of Central High School announced that The Peddler of Hearts reached a peak at 2 30 PM today in the Central High auditorium. The play first presented last week drew favorable notices and a large audience is expected tomorrow.
A vehicle driven by George Burns collided on the Line Highway just north of Keller Memorial Bridge Saturday. The wreck left the auto badly damaged but Burns escaped without injury or loss of vehicle control.
C. H. Mayfield, an auto body er, has accepted a position in the Hill Chevrolet service department. With Mayfield, Hill Company completes their service staff including ducoing, oc ae and all mechanical work roles.
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