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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1930

Page

10

Experiment Station Urges Top Dressing For Cotton And Corn Prospects

Alabama farmers are advised to apply nitrate of soda or nitrate of lime as a spring top dressing to cotton and corn. For cotton, apply immediately after chopping. for corn, about 35 to 40 days after planting. Based on Auburn University experiments and county agent guidance, this is the second fertilizer application for cotton and often the sole one for corn.

Auburn Ala Alabama Polytechnic Institute Alabama

Back Taxation Drive Aims at Athens Collectors

Athens Alabama May 10 Special A concerted drive is under way to collect back taxes. The city attorney has been instructed to take action against property if taxes are not paid in full at once. Records show many years of delinquent taxes with little collection activity.

Athens Ala

No Evening Service At Willoughby Presbyterian

No evening services will be conducted Sunday at Willoughby Presbyterian Church as the congregation joins with Southside Baptist for a revival campaign.

Willoughby Presbyterian Church

Auburn minimum and top dressing fertilizer guidance

Extension agronomist J. C. Lowery notes the Auburn minimum for pounds per acre and advises top dressing with 150 pounds of nitrate of soda or lime if the maximum is used. Corn should receive 100 to 200 pounds per acre 35 to 40 days after planting, with all at once and not delayed. Delays in top dressing reduce yields and profits.

Auburn J. C. Lowery Extension Agronomist

Falling Bale of Cotton Injures Man in Athens

Charles Hendricks of the Garth Cotton company was nearly killed when a bale unloaded from a wagon fell on him at the Garth warehouse. He was knocked face down, with a splintered leg bone and torn ligaments. he will likely be unable to walk for weeks.

Athens Ala Charles Hendricks Garth Cotton Company Garth Hendricks

Gilbert White to Teach Bible Class at St John’s

Gilbert White will teach the Bible class at St. John’s Episcopal church Sunday morning at 10 o’clock. All men of the city are invited to attend.

Gilbert White St. John’s Episcopal Church

Mrs M E Halbrooks Operated On At Baughs Infirmary

Mrs M E Halbrooks of Route 3 Decatur underwent an operation today at Baugh's infirmary, details not disclosed. The report lists only the patient and facility with no further medical information.

M. E. Halbrooks Route 3 Decatur Baugh’s Infirmary

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across Clues Summary

Crossword list showing multiple themed clues across and down with varied word lengths. Reads like a puzzle page fragment including numerical indicators, word hints, and scattered fragmented entries. Contains references to animals foods places and scientific terms among other generic crossword prompts.

Bama Annual in Student Hands at Alabama Campus

The Corolla year book was distributed on campus with over 7,000 pictures and 1,800 copies, the largest circulation in the South. It features a dedication to mothers, Kipling, and a Don Quixote theme with Don College as the modern figure, plus an eight-picture beauty section of Alabama co-eds. Edited by Robert Mundine of Jasper and business manager Charles Clement of Roger, the 9x12 volume is one-third larger than prior editions.

Don College Alabama Robert Mundine Jasper Charles Foots) Clement Roger Arkansas

Willie Free Improves After Monday Operation at Baugh's Infirmary

We report that Willie Free of 619 Sixth Avenue West shows clear improvement following his operation conducted Monday at Baugh's Infirmary.

Willie Free Sixth Avenue West Baugh’s Infirmary

Decatur Industry Payroll Near Five Million Dollars

Decatur reports an annual payroll approaching 5 million dollars across its industrial sector. The data underline substantial regional employment and economic activity within the city’s manufacturing base.

The Ideal Mother Sermon at Westside Church

Pastor Rev. S. P. Pryor delivers Sunday morning sermon on the ideal mother at Westside Presbyterian Church. Public invited to attend.

S. P. Pryor Westside Presbyterian Church

Rebekah Head Visits Decatur for Instructional Day

Mrs. Edith Little of Birmingham, president of the Rebekah State Assembly of Alabama, will visit Decatur on Tuesday May 13 to lead an all day school of instruction at Odd Fellows Hall Second Avenue. Lunch will be served and the event lasts from ten in the morning through the afternoon with attendees invited from the local Rebekah branch.

Edith ‘Little Birmingham Rebekah State Assembly of Alabama Decatur Odd Fellows Hall Second Avenue Odd Fellowship Jettles Rebek

Son Of The Gods At Strand Starring Richard Barthelmess

Strands of Cullman presents the First National and Vitaphone production Son of the Gods with Richard Barthelmess and Constance Bennett. The film features a star studded lineup from Marguerite Clarke to Lina Basquette and Patsy Astor in a lavish talking drama including a Tech Color sequence. Frank Lloyd directs with a large supporting cast and Bradley King adapting the screenplay.

Son of the Gods Strand Richard Barthelmess Strand Theater Cullman Vitaphone Constance Bennett Marguerite Clarke Lillian Gish Dorothy Gish the Lamented Clarine Seymour Gladys Hulette Marjorie Daw Louise Huff Pauline Garon Dorothy Mackaill Jetta Goudal Madge Evans May McAvoy Dorothy Dunbar Bessie Love Patsy Astor Molly O'Day Dorothy Revier Lina Basquette Marion Nixon Betty Compson Lila Lee Barthelmess Bradley King Frank Lloyd E. Allyn Warren Mildred van Dorn Geneva Mitchell Claude King King Hou Chang Aners Randolph

Balcony Added To Athens High School Gym

Athens Alabama May 10 a city school board decision adds a gym balcony seating 300 at the new high school auditorium costing 3000 dollars. The balcony aims to increase seating for athletic events and general gatherings and is planned to be built now rather than later.

Athens Ala

Sarver Attends Methodist Conference in Dallas

Athens Mayor C. W. Sarver attends the general conference of the Methodist church in Dallas Texas as a lay delegate and Epworth League Board representative. This marks his third time serving as a delegate to the conference.

Athens Ala C. W. Sarver The Methodist Church Dallas Tex Epworth League Board Sarver

Night Session Draws Visitors From Athens Area

The event attracts a notable turnout with visitors expected from Athens and nearby towns, contributing to strong attendance and local engagement during the evening session.

Athens

Sermons Draw Large Crowds at Southside Baptist Church

Rev. L Pryor Royer continues preaching to big nightly crowds at Southside Baptist Church. Fred Halbrooks leads the choir as De catur's best singers perform nightly and at 10 o clock. Attendance is strong for Sunday school and preaching hour with expectations of continued large crowds next week.

L. Pryor Royer Southside Baptist Church Royer Fred Halbrooks Decatur

Chrysler designed weather proof four wheel hydraulic brakes

Beautiful new S Steel body features full size leg room head room and seat width. New type rubber engine mountings and full pressure engine lubrication. Crankcase ventilator safety gas tank in rear with dash gauge.

Chryslem

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