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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1929

Page

2

Underground A Love and Mystery Story

A suspenseful tale unfolds as Brill, a confessed murderer, and Professor Cunningham scheme in a cavernous mine beneath Coomber House. Charlie, trapped in darkness, overhears plans for a devastating experiment timed to six, while Brill threatens Celia and hints at hidden danger in the underground labyrinth.

Mr. Cunningham Charlie Professor Cunningham Simon Brill Coomber House Brill Celia Cunningham

Knight on business mission in Birmingham today

C W Knight arrived in Birmingham for a brief business mission. He is engaging with local contacts to discuss upcoming deals and potential collaborations, with meetings scheduled for the afternoon.

Birmingham C. W. Knight

Debenture Plan Roils Senate on Farm Bill Clash

Washington may 14 leaders of the democratic and republican independent coalition warned in the senate that any House move to reject the farm bill for including the debenture proposal would face a constitutional challenge. Senators Robinson and Norris argued the debenture plan is not revenue raising and the senate has power to initiate or amend revenue measures.

Washington Republican Independent Coalition Senate House Robinson Arkansas Norris Nebraska

Health unit gains county backing for another year

Moulton Alabama May 14 the county revenues court met and voted unanimously to support the Lawrence county health unit for another year amid tight funds. Dr R E Harper county physician reported on the year’s work incl typhoid reduction and TB prevention while noting late care delays. He described school health exams and follow up, and praised sanitary progress led by B F Weaver. The unit includes nurse Miss Jimmer Phillips and aide Mrs Everett Sherrill. The court also backs the child welfare superintendent who serves as school attendance officer.

Moulton Ala Court of County Revenues Lawrence County Health Unit R. E. Harper Harper B. F. Weaver Jimmer Phillips Everett Sherrill County Court of Revenues County Board of Education

Haymaker Makes 25 Year Decatur Visit

Eugene Haymaker of Birmingham and his family visited his brother H A Haymaker in Flint and toured Decatur after a quarter century away noting the city’s remarkable growth and changes.

Eugene Haymaker Birmingham H. A. Haymaker Flint Haymaker Decatur

League Luncheon Features Miss Dowd Speaker

Miss Mollie Dowd state secretary of the League of Women Voters will address the Luncheon unit gathering next Thursday at one o clock in the McNeill apartments. All members are urged to attend and reservations should be made by Wednesday morning at nine o'clock, per Mrs. J R Daniell.

Mollie Dowd League of Women Voters McNeill Apartments J. R. Daniell

Reverend Tyler Delivers Sermon at Rogersville

Rev R T Tyler of Decatur will travel to Rogersville Sunday to deliver the commencement address for the county high school at that place Sunday morning.

R. T. Tyler Decatur Rogersville

Soldier Slayer Awaiting Probe

Adjutant General Eugene Butler of Alabama awaited the Covington county coroner's report before advancing an inquiry into the fatal shooting of 13 year old Lynn Burke by Private James E. Ingram of the Alabama National Guard. Burke was reportedly killed in a friendly tussle near Florada where guard patrols enforce quarantine. Colonel Percy S. McClung of Florida reported the incident. witnesses said it was accidental. Butler ordered Ingram arrested pending investigation. Ingram belongs to the Elba company of the guard.

Montgomery Ala Eugene Butler Alabama Covington County Lynn Burke Geneva County James E. Ingram Alabama National Guard Burke Ingram Florada Florida Percy 8. McClung 117Th Field Artillery Butler Elba Company National Guard

Conference Set to Convene Wednesday Evening at Central

The quarterly conference will be conducted Wednesday at 7 30 PM at the Central church Reverend John R Turner calls all church officials to attend promptly.

John R. Turner

Milford Delivers Notable Commencement Sermon in Moulton

Dr John J Milford of Huntsville preached the first evening commencement sermon at Moulton County High School to a large audience. He used the Luke chapter eleven verse Ask and it shall be given you seek and ye shall find as the basis, urging persistence against closed doors in pursuit of education and success.

Moulton Ala County High School John J. Milford First Baptist Church Huntsville Milford Christ

Hike Planned by Y M C A Boys Department

A hike for boys to Trinity Mountain is scheduled Saturday morning by the boys' work department of the Y M C A.

Trinity Mountain Boys’ Work Department The

Jasper Hamilton Dies After Brief Illness at Home

Jasper Hamilton aged 67 died Monday at 11 a.m. at his Trinity Route 1 residence after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, eight children, 28 grandchildren, and many relatives. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. in Caddo with Rev. J. W. Curl officiating and burial in a Caddo cemetery. He was a well known local resident and his death brought deep sorrow.

Jasper Hamilton Trinity Route 1 Harvey Hamilton Gadsden Albert Hamilton Moulton Paul Hamilton Cade Woodville Okla An Goff Texas A. Posey J. B. Noojin Maudie Hamilton Caddo Gussie Hamilton J. W. Curl

B C Stops Headaches and Quiets Nerves

A North Carolina druggist markets B C as a fast acting headache and nerve calmer. The advertisement claims relief within three minutes for headaches, sciatic or neuralgic pain, with no mood changes or after effects, noting five active ingredients work together. Available in 10c and larger packages.

North Carolina

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Decatur Motors Inc E. E. Dickinson Cullman the House OF Courtesy Decatur, Ala.and Associates A. J. Wade Miss Mollie Dowd Bay Lybrand, Ross Bros. and Montgomery, Accountants and Auditors American Tobacco Company, Incorporated Lucky Strike Dance Orchestra American Tabeune Co
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