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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1930

Page

3

Rural Grove Baptist hosts Morgan County meet May 13

The Rural Grove Baptist Church hosts the Morgan County Baptist Association meeting on Tuesday May 13 with Evangelist L P Roger delivering the closing message after lunch. Program includes devotions messages and a business session from 9:30 a m to 2 pm with lunch served by the Rural Grove church.

Rural Grove Baptist Church Morgan County Baptist Association L. P. Roger J. D. Pickens Southside Baptist Church Decatur J. T. Anderson Fairview B. P. Collier J. A. Blankenship James Allen Smith Jesus Jne A. Thomason L. P. Yer

Decatur Awaits Census Reports

Decatur residents await preliminary federal census figures to gauge the city population. In the interim, locals amuse themselves by guessing the total number of people within the corporate limits before the complete enumerator count is released.

Marcus L. Nelson Goes To Reward

Marcus L. Nelson died May 4 at his home southwest of Hartselle after years of ill health. He was 56. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Herring cemetery with Rev. J. H. Hill and Rev. Jolly officiating. He is survived by his wife, three sons Wayne Herold and Baron, one brother Frank Nelson of Birmingham, three sisters Mrs. R. D. Aycock, Mrs. J. W. Douglas, Mrs. D. G. Martin, and one aunt Mrs. Sallie Teague.

Marcus L. Nelson Hartselle Herring Cemetery J. H. Hill Decatur Cedar Plain Valdosta Sallie Teague

Morgan's Corn Looking Good in Morgan County

Morgan county reports show a larger than last year corn crop. Travelers note corn is thriving and the region favors corn over cotton due to feed costs, encouraging farmers to prioritise corn in their rotations.

Morgan County

Decoration Day at Bethel Church

Decoration day will be observed at Bethel church one mile northeast of Hartselle on Sunday May 18. The morning includes regular Sunday school and preaching services and the afternoon features singing. Those interested in cemetery decoration should assemble at the church on the Wednesday before the third Sunday.

Bethel Church Hartselle

Mrs. Lovell Returns From Chattanooga Visit

Mrs. E G Lovell has returned home after visiting her sister in Chattanooga.

E. G. Lovell Chattanooga

Elanda Faces Rumors as New York Ties Reach Lunch

In a busy luncheon scene Elanda discovers that Suwanee and Mertie discussed her past and Whoopee Prevost. The talk hints at a hidden history while Elanda fears exposure and the social consequence of her rise. She endures shame and plans to protect her future.

Elanda Suwanee Mertie WWEC New York Whoopee Prevost Eland Mertie Peckinpaugh Jardon Carmel Lord Dusenberry Greg Dixie

Mount Hope High School Holds Commencement Exercises

In Moulton Alabama the Mount Hope high school ends commencements for the year with an 11 o clock Sunday program. John L Rainey of David Lipscomb College delivers the commencement discourse. Dr S J Hocking of the State University gives the address and Principal J S Bentley presents diplomas to graduates. The school reports strong attendance and solid work.

Moulton Ala Mount Hope High School John L. Rainey David Lipscomb College Nashville S. J. Hocking The State University J. S. Bentley Lawrence County

Decoration Day Set At Gum Springs Cemetery

Cemetery will be cleaned on Saturday May 10 and an all day service with choir and decoration program held Sunday May 11 Rev J E Roan to preach at 11 with dinner on the grounds Rev Maples to preach at 2 in the afternoon Community observers notified to attend and remember loved ones interred at Gum Springs cemetery

Gum Springs J. E. Roan Maples

Death of Lish Hill at Mt. Zion prompts community mourning

News of the death of Lish Hill at his Mt. Zion home brings deep regret to locals who knew him. Hill, born and raised in Mt. Zion, is survived by four sons and one daughter. Funeral services were held at Hill's cemetery with burial in the family lot.

East Five Points Lish Hill Mt. Zion Hill

Central High Senior Play “Come Out Of The Kitchen”

The senior class production Come Out of the Kitchen at Riverside High School auditorium Friday night May 9 at 8 p.m. directed by Miss Maud Boyd. Cast listed from left to right includes Clarence Waite Edyth Bloodworth Gracye Hamilton Evelyn Kelley Jack Hunter Robert Faris Barbara Davis Mildred Sheats Quintard Beech and director Miss Mauda Boyd with E C Gable and Robert Chandler.

Central High School Riverside High School Miss Maud Boyd Clarence Waite Edyth Bloodworth Gracye Hamilton Evelyn Kelley Jack Hunter Robert Faris Barbara Davis Mildred Sheats Quintard Beech Miss Mauda Boyd E. C. Gable Robert Chandler

New Team Formed by Connecticut Mills Juniors

A manual training class at Connecticut Mills forms a junior team and plays their first game today. They seek games with other city junior teams and praise Decatur for having many good points.

Connecticut Mills

Guest at Kiwanis Club in Decatur

Among the guests at Decatur Kiwanis club Thursday was E. W. Mc Leod of the Morgan County National Bank.

Decatur Kiwanis Club E. W. McLeod The Morgan County National Bank

Huntsville Visit By Garner Pride Of Alabama Power

Garner Pride district manager for Alabama Power is in Huntsville Thursday on company business.

Huntsville Garner Pride Alabama Power Company

Pilot Club Backing Decatur Queen Contest

The Decatur Pilot club sponsors a popularity contest to choose a Miss Decatur age four to ten with a $5 prize. A parade with decorated floats through the business districts is planned Tuesday afternoon, featuring participants from local firms. Votes are sold by the young candidates and their supporters.

The Decatur Pilot Club Decatur

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