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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1930

Page

9

Alabama labor federation convenes in Tuscaloosa

Delegates from across the state gather for the Alabama federation of labor annual convention in Tuscaloosa. W D Boulin welcomes delegates. platform draft by the executive committee seeks changes to workers compensation, free textbooks through grade six, a labor department within agriculture and industry, sanitation licensing for barbers, an eight hour day for women, and ending night work for women and children.

Tuscaloosa Alabama Federation of Labor W. D. Boulin Tuscaloosa - Central Departut of Labor Department of Agriculture and Industry

Baptist Group To Meet On Tuesday

A well attended Morgan County Baptist Association meeting is anticipated at Union Grove church five miles east of Hartselle. The program begins at 10 o clock and continues through the day.

Morgan County Baptist Association Union Grove Church Hartselle

Seniors Invited To Meet Dr Denny

Seniors and parents from local high schools are invited to meet Dr George H Denny president of the University of Alabama. He will arrive Tuesday afternoon and stay at the Hotel Lyons as a guest of the local alumnae chapter with enthusiastic turnout expected.

George H. Denny University of Alabama Denny Hotel Lyons

Valuable Papers Recovered After Automobile Theft

Miss Marcella Collier of the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company rejoices as valuable papers in a notebook stolen from her car were recovered. An employee of a local auto concern found the notebook and returned it to her.

Marcella Collier Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company Collier

Takes Poison, Is Our Danger

Mrs. Austin DeGrafenreid reportedly swallowed Paris green on Moulton street Sunday afternoon and later improved after antidotes were given. She told doctors she took a mouthful and burned the rest of the package, with despondency noted as a possible cause.

Austin DeGrafenreid Moulton Street DeGrafenried

Edington to Address Inter-City Kiwanis Meeting

Lieutenant Governor Lyn M Kennemar reports Governor Edington of Mobile will attend and address the Inter-City Kiwanis meeting tomorrow. Edington is noted as an able and eloquent speaker, and his message is highly anticipated by Kiwanians in Cullman.

Cullman Lyn M Kennemar Kiwanis Dave Edington Mobile Edington

Not Enough Rain For Morgan Crops

Showers fell over Morgan county late last week but are not enough to moisten parched soil, say Morgan county farmers. Hope remains that additional showers will come this week.

Morgan County

Columbia Visitor Among Decatur Guests on Sunday

Columbia businessman Frank Swansburg, a well known local figure, was seen visiting Decatur on Sunday as part of a regional social event.

Frank Swansburg Columbia Decatur

Visitor Sam Caperton Spotted in Decatur

Sam Caperton of Columbia Tennessee visited Decatur for a brief Sunday stay and was seen at local spots during the outing.

Sam Caperton Columbia,Tenn Decatur

Delegation Seeks Morgan County Agricultural Agent

A Decatur business delegation was expected to appear before the county board of revenue this afternoon to push for establishing a county agricultural agent in Morgan County. By 2 p m the group had not yet appeared but may still speak before adjournment.

Decatur County Board of Revenue Morgan County Board of Pardons of Alabama Theodoresey County

Paving Highways Plan Conference In Alabama

Judge Luther Liles of Anniston convenes a Montgomery meeting of people to discuss paving three trunk highways in Alabama. The Bee Line from Montgomery to Dothan, the Bankhead, and the Montgomery to Mobile highway totaling 150 miles may be paved in ready segments as funds allow.

Montgomery Luther Liles Anniston Judge Liles Bankhead Highway Association Dothan Montgomery and Mobile

New Decatur Rotary Club Welcomes Two Members

Two new members joined the Decatur Rotary club on Monday. The inductees were R. E. Catlett and Clarence Klepfer. Julian Harris delivered the welcome address to the new members.

Decatur Rotary Club R. E. Catlett Clarence Klepfer Julian Harris

Gaines Brothers To Sing Tuesday in Austinville

Lovers of good singing are invited to Austinville Tuesday evening to hear the famous Gaines Brothers quartette. A most excellent program is planned and a record crowd is anticipated.

Austinville Gaines Brothers

Guests of Decatur Rotary Club Meeting

Guests at the Decatur Rotary Club meeting included Frank P. Lide J T Belue and Rev Hobson Clark on Monday.

Decatur Rotary Club Frank P. Lide J. T. Belue Rev. Hobson Clark

Reading Enjoyed at Decatur Rotary Meeting

The Decatur Rotary club enjoyed a program featuring a reading and dance by the young performer Katherine Timberlake at its Monday gathering.

Katherine Timberlake Decatur Rotary Club

Shackleford III Ill at City National Bank

W. E. Shackleford assistant cashier at City National Bank is ill today.

Shackleford III W.E. Shackleford The City National Bank

Fulghum sisters visit Coveys with group of friends

Misses Helena and Wilhelmena Fulghum spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs T R Covey and returned home to Birmingham Sunday afternoon. They were accompanied by a party of friends.

Helena Wilhelmena Fulghum

Worley Spends Sunday in Nashville

R A Worley traveled to Nashville on Sunday for unspecified engagements. The visit featured no reported meetings or events beyond the excursion.

Society Notes From Athens to Columbia and Nearby

Mrs. and Mrs. W. H. Turner motored to Athens for Sunday visits with daughter Mrs. Prank Witt and went on to Columbia Tennessee to see relatives. E. P. Childs is sick at home with fever on Ninth Street South. Miss Sally Mae Hames, Huntsville teacher, guest of parents on Twelfth Avenue West. Satyr Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Layman and daughter Mrs. Carlton Martin and son Carlton Scott and Mrs. B. M. Holcombe of Birmingham were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Co. E. Layman at Piint, Ala. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Daniels returned from Montgomery for an insurance convention, staying with her sister Mrs. R. T. Rives. Mrs. N. A. Thompson of Muncie Ind. left Saturday after visiting here. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Frye and two children of Birmingham spent weekend with mothers Mrs. Co. A. Edwards and Mrs. Mattie Simpson. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Britnell will live in the Todd Apartments on Sherman Street. Mrs. Govan Woodruff visiting relatives and friends in Anniston.

W. H. Turner Athens Prank Witt Columbia Tenn Sally Mae Hames Joe Bradley Huntsville E. D. Hames Twelfth Avenue West Satyr Spencer Layman Carlton Martin Carlton Scott B. M. Holcombe Birmingham Co. E. Layman Piint Ala Terry Frye Co. A. Edwards Mattie Simpson Marion Mitchell D. L. Rosenall, Jr Walter Wilson Martha Walker Maggie Mae Ryan Bebe Sanders W. T. Sanders Barney Cole Coleman Heights Gloria Tea Room Gladys Thomas Gail Dalrymple Chicago Edwin Lovelace Lubbock Texas M. M. Rosenall T. S. Woodroof Harry Kittrell Clay Rawls Hill Hayes Alma Crowson Bridge

Razor Said to Be 120 Years Old Used Daily

Lloyd Burgin of Nacona Texas uses a razor he says is 120 years old. The blade has been handed down through the Burgin family and is used every day in his barber shop.

Lloyd Burgin Nacona Tex Burgin Porbes Piano CO Second Ave

Sunday Bible Class Draws Attendance at L N Y M C A

The L N Railroad Y M C A Bible class led by Rev E N Hart draws large crowds on Sundays with engaging talks on the entire Bible He cited Genesis 315 as the most important verse and a class vote of 5 toward a distressed case The session featured C L Shook in singing and volunteers plan blue and white team buttons to boost turnout.

Childom E. N. Hart C. L. Shook C. E. Lowery J. R. Johnson Sick and Relief Committee Arvidson Herbert Houck Karl F. Emons

Arsenate Of Lead In Demand Here

Local dealers report a sharp rise in demand for arsenate of lead and related parts as insects begin their annual spring attack on potato vines. When properly applied this poison proves effective in protecting vines from damaging pests.

Returns to Chattanooga after week end at home

Frank P. Lide president of Lockmont Tire company returned to Chattanooga this afternoon after spending the weekend at his home there.

Chattanooga Frank P. Lide Lockmont Tire Company

Mayor B L Malone Returns From Florida Trip

Mayor B L Malone has returned after a business trip to Florida. He resumed official duties and plans to address city matters this week.

B. L. Malone Florida

Davidson Heads to Nashville on business

W V Davidson a well known real estate and insurance man leaves Tuesday for Nashville Tennessee on a business trip.

Nashville W. V. Davidson Tenn

Oklahoma City to Welcome Largest Tallest Building This Year

A 32 story structure planned for Oklahoma City claims the title of the largest and tallest in the state. The project targets completion within the year, signaling a major urban development for the city.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City

Advice to Girls by Nancy Lee Ear Nancy Lee

A reader seeks guidance after a seventeen year old date ended badly and a future meeting depends on a call. The advisor suggests dating will bring better matches and that incompatibility may explain the farewell. A separate question about writing to a boy and who should speak first is answered with caution and context.

Nancy Lee Orgeous Blondy

Athens Personal Bridge Parties Highlight Week

Mrs. George Duncan hosted a Wednesday bridge luncheon complimenting Mrs. Swallows of Dunlin Illinois. Numerous clubs met through the week with high scores won by Mrs. Walter Wilson, Miss Ruth Phelps, Miss Sadie Lawson, and others, followed by salads and social tea.

George Duncan Swallows Dunlin Ill Walter Wilson Tutwiler Swallow Jack Rogers Jim Clem Ruth Phelps Miss Aylin Emalice McWilliams A. B. McWilliams Sadie Lawson Macca Martin Harry Kittrell P. W. Hendricks, Jr Paul Gist

Menus by Mrs Alexander George

Using Sundays leftovers at lunch includes chilled stewed prunes wheat cereal and coffee. Dinner features sliced roast veal hashed browned potatoes creamed cabbage bread plum butter tomato salad and cherry dessert with tea and coffee.

Alexander George

Shoals Project Funds Hinges On Hydropower Plant Lease

Shoals moves likely soon as Almon notes plan to use annual lease proceeds from the Dam Numbered 2 hydropower plant for navigation improvement and flood control. Proceeds from leases would be applied to the authorized purposes until the amount is paid.

Bonanza Quartet Plans Sunday WBRC Program

Members of the Bonanza quartet are arranging a program to be broadcast Sunday afternoon over station WBRC from 3 30 to 4 30.

Bonanza Quartette WBRC

War on Dip Immunization Drive Across Morgan County

The Morgan County campaign against diphtheria opens with Dr. H C McRee and Mrs Katherine Jacobs Sewell leading a three week drive. Hundreds of children will receive immunizations as workers tour the county on a strict schedule to avoid delays.

Morgan County H. C. McRee Katherine Jacobs Sewell

Graduation Cedar Chest Gift From Hunter Furniture

McLean formerly of Chattanooga now works at Moyes Barber Shop on Moulton Street invites friends and ex-customers to visit for services and patronage. Cedar chest gifts offered in all sizes and prices with early selection encouraged.

Hunter Furniture CO Second Ave W. ©. McLean Chattanooga, Tenn Moulton St Moye

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Druid City Mecca Baptist Columbia Visitor Board of Revenue Rotary R. A. Worley E. P. Childs Ninth Street South J. R. Daniels R. T. Rives N. A. Thompson Muncie Ind Mrs Ben Britnell Todd Apartments Sherman Street Mrs. Govan Woodruff Rev By Nancy Lee Londy Edith Wilkinson Westmoreland Wichita Kansas Edithen London Vennie Lee Walker Almon el Or Rainey's Beauty Parlor Southern Bell Telephone Second Avenue W. R. Norton A. O. Dumond Memphis Hill R. O. Gilmore B. & & Motor CO Business Guide Hill Bros E. Moulton St Tire. CO Wilson Ave Monarch H. & H. Machine Works W. Moulton St Lee Street Hill Chevrolet CO Decatur Storage Garage W. Church First Avenue Southern Sheet Metal Belon DO. B Jacobs Ave Tennessee Valley Printing CO Piper Ar & Empire Coal — A Professional Services Cohele W. Chinten Hunteville Als Blue Ribbon Shoe Shop DEC A Mattress CO W. Market St NEW York Hatters & Dry Cleaners LaFayette St Weedon CO E. 69Th Cleveland Schimmel Furniture Co Barber H. Mullen Jervis Poundry & Machine Go Carrell Furniture CO 4Th Ave R. B. Mangrum Sth Avenue Johnstone J. W. Thornton Cornelian Court Prigidaire D. G. Adams Whiteside. Y Ballas Oren Bailey Bailey Gree. Co RB. O Hartselle Pike Ape Thomas Realty & Ins.co Martis Burley Cirrouit Court Alabema Mrs. Burley Bryant L. R. Jacks W. Church St Skippy Percy J. Crosby Great Britain King Features Syndicate
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