Miss Jennie Smith Named Millersburg College Dean
Miss Jennie Smith, principal of Gordon and Bible schools, elected professor of history and dean of faculty at Millersburg College, Kentucky. Millersburg, one of the Bluegrass region’s oldest colleges, boasts a strong faculty with each member holding an M A degree. Smith’s experience includes Wesleyan College Central South Carolina and A and M College Monticello Arkansas, with graduate work at Peabody Vanderbilt and Columbia University. Ethel Smith, Gordon and Bible schools expression teacher, elected head of the department of expression at Millersburg, a New York School of Expression graduate. Decatur friends extend wishes for success to the Smith sisters.
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Jennie Smith
Gordon and Bible Schools
Millersburg College
Millersburg
Siltersburg
Bluegrass
South
Smith
Ethel Smith
Gordon and
Bible Schools
Dvent of Expression
Millers
New York School of Expression
Miss Smith
Decatur
Rotary club meeting reviews community service plans
Decatur Rotary Club held its weekly gathering with multiple subjects discussed. Rotarians John Snodgrass Walter Morris Floyd Taylor Rev Peter M. Dennis and Owen Wise led talks highlighting activities arranged by the community service committee.
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Decatur Rotary Club
John Snodgrass
Walter Morris
Floyd Taylor
Peter M. Dennis
Owen Wise
Community Service Committee
Austinville Road Repair Under City Supervision
The Austinville road linking Fourth Avenue to the business district is undergoing extensive repairs under W. F. Boswell, street committee chairman, and street superintendent Jim Pettey. Decatur lends grading equipment to Austinville to finish the project up to the schoolhouse.
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Austinville Road
Fourth Avenue
W. F. Boswell
Jim Pettey
City of
Decatur
Austinville
Peterson Revolver Mystery Linked to Ogden Death
In 1929 Morgan County Probate Court notices, estate settlements and appraisers reports unfold amid a mystery involving Andrew Ogden, a Peterson revolver, and a missing man. A detective narrative mixes with a court hearing schedule and ongoing homicide inquiries.
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Andrew Ogden
Nathan
Ogden
MacNair
Alex Peterson
Furie
Andrew
Wm. Morrow Co
Peterson
Estate of Walter D Decea Final Administration Notice
Notice to all persons interested that on a day in May 1929 Dora Robinson administratrix of the estate of Walter D Robinson deceased filed in court her accounts vouchers and statement for a final settlement of administration. The matter was presented for review on May 16 1939 before M D Wiggin Judge of Probate.
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Alabama
Morgan County
Daniel W
Mattie Williams
Daniel W. Wilhite
Walter D Decea
Dora Robinson
Wale 2
D. Robinson
Seid
Kibstnes
May
Rankin Returns From Trip Of Well Known Business Leader
R Rankin, a prominent local businessman, has returned after a trip abroad. Details of the journey remain limited but locals anticipate further updates on his ventures and engagements.
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R. Rankin
Mrs. L. R. Yarbrough Improves After Illness at Home
Mrs. L R Yarbrough has shown slight improvement after illness at her home since Christmas. Friends express relief and hope for her continuing recovery.
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L. R. Yarbrough
Notice of Appointment in Estate of John A Adams Deceased
The Probate Court of Morgan County grants Letters of Administration on the estate of John A Adams on December 29 1928 by Judge A G Patterson. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legal time or be barred. Administratrix Ida Adams May 13 20 27.
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John A. Teceased
Morgan County
Ala
Frances Collins
Frances Golling
Momence
Pensacola
Florida
Alabama
Decatur Daily
Frances Niams
John A. Adams
Daly
Ae Collins
Moe
A. G. Patterson
Ida Adams
Twice Saved Will Face Liquor Charge For Third Time
The St. Louis district recounts attempts to trap the Griesedieck brewery as Nations faces a third liquor charge after convictions and reversals. First sentencing occurred in May 1925 before Judge Faris with 18 months and a 3333 dollar fine, reversed for disqualification. A January 1928 conviction before Judge Davis carried 18 months and a 2000 dollar fine, reversed for prejudicial remarks. Prather and Griesedieck have never been sentenced.
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St. Louis
Griesedieck
Gus
Élther
Hyde
Willebrandt
Washington
Nations
Charles B. Faris
Faris
Charles Davis
Prather
Operation Success For Local Post Office Attache
Bryan Abbott attache of the local post office is recovering well after an appendix removal at Baugh's infirmary. Friends here are glad to hear the operation went smoothly and he is doing nicely.
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Lucy
MacNair
Hyde
Jerry
Bryan Abbott
Baugh's Infirmary
Abbott
Temperature Report Delivers 85/63 Day Outlook
The day's temperature climbed to a high of 85 with a low of 63 for the 24 hour period ending at 7 am. Readings reflect typical seasonal warmth as residents planned activities and outdoor events.
Radio Schedule Snapshot From 1930s Central Time
Central and Southern clear channel listings show W E A F WGY WBBM WGN WLS WLS and more with programs like OrchEstras, Grand Opera, and Amos Andy. Notable times include 6 00 PM ChOristers Orchestra and 9 00 PM Grand Opera with multiple affiliated stations and frequencies.
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John Philip Sousa
WGY
WTAM
WWJ
WSAI
WGN
KSD
WOC
WOW
WDAF
KSTP
WTMJ
WHAS
WSM
WMC
WSB
KPRC
WOAI
WKY
Empire Builders
Tacoma
KYW
wWwoc
WEBC
WFAA
Grand Opera
Wwoc
Phil Spitalny
WEAF
Central Clear Chanel
WLIB
Chicago
Quin
Nighthawks
Ensemble
WLS
Water Witches
Radio Club
Howard Melaney
Office Boys
KMOX
St. Louis
WOR
Ozark
Clear Channel
Atlanta
WJZ
Harry Pomar
Amos-Andy
Neil Weldon
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Willersburg
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M. D. Wiggins
Baililiets
Dillon
Henry
Tae
Deacon
John Peebles
Polyandria
Watson
Mac- Nair
Pistol
Peebles
M. D. Wiggine
OLE Ams Soyvan Yidiop
Associated Press
Amns
New York
Vaughn de Leath
WIOD
KTHS
WSMB
Bob
Walter Wilson
WBBM
Guy Lombardo
WENR
Farmer Rush
Mike & Herman
Gossip
Tennessee
Weather Bureau
John B. Hardy
Adlerika
Caddell Drug Co
Adv
Senate
Lydia E. Pinkham
R. F. South
Small Animal Hospital
Moulton and
1St Ave
Alabama Power Company
Steachi
Victor Talking Machine Company
Camden, N. J
Victor Company
Victor
Budget Club
Sterchi Bros. Stores, Inc
Sterchi Bros. & Shumake, Inc
Second
Bank St
Eeee
Victor Dog
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