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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1929

Page

10

Public meeting on Lawrence schools draws wide attention

A special county board of education meeting in Lawrence, MOULTON ALA, drew seventy or more trustees and many locals. Mary Pickrel outlined supervision standards and library work. Clyde Garner discussed summer programs and attendance efforts. Clyde Horton presented finances and budgets, enrollment, and consolidation options, with broad support for the school plan.

Moulton Ala New County Board of Education County Court House T. ¥. Almon Mary B. Pickrel Mary Clyde Garner Clyde Bloodworth Horton

Methodists Will Have Conference

The Central Methodist church holds the second quarterly conference tonight at 7 30 with Dr R T Tyler presiding elder in charge. Devotional services open the meeting and all official members are urged to attend along with the church membership. A large turnout is expected as the revival campaign has boosted activity and reports show growth in Sunday school and the Woman s Missionary Society.

Central Methodist Church R. T. Tyler Decatur Central Church Woman’s Missionary Society

Couplings For Kentucky Derby Field Names

Louisville May 15. Stable entries are linked to post positions in the Kentucky Derby. Notable pairs include Audley Farms with The Choc taw and Our Monsieur, Keeneland Stud entries Jean Valjean and Pagan Laddie, and Three D's with multiple horses. Various stables list two to four entries each for the race.

Louisville Audley Farms The Choctaw Our Monsieur Belair Stud Whack, Frisius Collington Bianchi and Williamson St. Ignatius Marvel Ray E. R. Bradley Blue Larkspur Bay Beauty Botanical Burning Sun Jack P. Chinn Forest Park Spooky Clark Lion Heart Herrick Plumbago W. R. Coe Begorra Dail Trish Coldstream Stud Negodale Cash Play J. J. Voughlin Ear Eitel Victor Emmanuel the Worker Friar Cliff Rubicon R. L. Gerry H. P. Headley Sandy Shore Hot Shot Amsterdam Cc.c. Hieatt Ben Macree Fiorhi Keeneland Stud Jean Valjean Pagan Laddie Kenton Farms Golden Cloud Yorktown F. P. Leterblier Rick Sandy Black Dancer Woolcrac E. B. McLean Stylish Mack Neddie Mayor Walker Nymph Nevada Farms Voltcar Woodburn Rancocas Mei Foo Expedite Simba Donnay Leucite R. C. Stable Livery W. J. Salmon Dr. Freeland Annapolis Black Diamond Earl Sande Hermitage Nearby A. J. Stallings Pickup Maiden Double Heart Royal Ford Prince Pat Vermato Yam Toy Calf Roper Panchio Valley Lake Marshall Seth Grand Prince

Doings Nicely For Dr J T Burch After Collision

Friends in Morgan county report Dr. J T Burch of Hartselle is doing nicely at Benevolent hospital after being injured in a car accident here late Monday afternoon.

Morgan County J. T. Burch Hartselle Benevolent Hospital

DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLUES RUN TO END OF PAGE

The page presents a dense list of across and down crossword clues with references to various wordplay, puns, and themes. It includes incomplete OCR errors such as mis-typed letters and broken phrases, suggesting a puzzle grid and clue numbering for a daily newspaper feature.

Elizabethton Considers Martial Law Over Textile Strike

Elizabethton Tenn May 15 authorities announced a request for the military to take over affairs at the next outbreak in Elizabethton's textile strike troubles.

Elizabethton Tenn

Crimson Stadium unit near completion at Alabama

The first unit of the University of Alabama football stadium will be finished by September 1, with a 60,000 seating capacity. Contractors say the arena will be among the South’s best equipped, featuring an enclosed glass press box with telephones and modern press apparatus.

University Ala University of Alabama

Derby Draws Alabama Sportsman Echols to Louisville

Echols, a renowned Alabama sports figure, will join Decatur residents for the Derby in Louisville next Saturday. The attendance showcases local interest in the famed horse event and regional sports culture.

Echols Alabama Decatur Louisville

Decatur Daily Job Printing Efficiency Highlight

Decatur Daily reports the city of Decatur sits on the largest stream in Alabama, noting efficient printing and prompt service. The piece emphasizes local industry and the rapid completion of work.

Decatur Daily Decatur State of Alabama

Wisconsin Dry Law Repealed by State Legislature

Madison Wis May 15 Wisconsin's dry law was repealed today by the legislature after the senate passed the Grobschmidt bill the assembly had already approved Twenty one senators voted for repeal nine against The measure now goes to Governor Koehler for approval or veto The repeal was voted in the recent primary election

Madison Wisconsin Senate Grobschmidt Assembly Walter Koehler

Wade To Speak On Radio Broadcasts

Wallace Wade, Alabama head coach and athletic director, will discuss Southern conference football prospects for next fall on WAPI. The four Saturday talks begin May 18 at 6 p.m. and run through June 8 as part of the University of Alabama's University of the Air program.

Wade University of the Air University of Alabama WAPI Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Alabama Women's College The University Alabama

Cullinan County Farmers Welcome in Decatur

Cullinan county farmers are welcomed in Decatur highlighting a local gathering inviting agricultural workers to visit and engage with regional farm communities during a December event in the city.

Cullinan County Decatur

Resolutions On The Death Of Mr J B Cassels

The Lend A Hand Bible Class mourns the death of J B Cassels on March 27 1929. He was a faithful member active in class services and public life, a kind neighbor and loving husband and father. The group extends sympathy to his wife children and relatives.

Cassels Father

Long Loses First Skirmish In Court In Louisiana

In Baton Rouge on May 15 Governor Huey Long faced eight impeachment charges and lost the first Senate impeachment skirmish when a demurrer to all but the first charge was rejected by a 20 to 19 vote. Long sat with a furrowed brow as defense counsel sought to admit a Manship hospital document.

Baton Rouge Kla Huey T. Long Louisiana Senate Long H. Perez Defense Counsel Douglas Manship George J. Ginsberg House O’neill Perez Manship District Court Supreme Court

Repairs Finished on West Moulton Street Project

Repairs on West Moulton Street between the railroad tracks and Fourth Avenue are completed. The city awarded the contract to C. E. Malone, a well known local contractor.

West Moulton Street Fourth Avenue C. E. Malone

Morgan County Board of Revenue Holds Regular Session

The Morgan County Board of Revenue met in regular session this week and adjourned after brief discussion of county business affairs. The meeting was the regular session held the first of each month.

Morgan County Board of Revenue

Decatur Negro High School Baseball Ties Undefeated Run

The Decatur Negro high school baseball team has an unusually good record this year, having lost but a single game.

Decatur Negro High School

Works Hard Dances Gains 3 Lbs A Week

Mrs F Lang reports after taking Vinol she works hard dances and gains three pounds weekly. Nervousness fatigue and anemia improve with Vinol described as cod liver peptone and iron. First bottle often adds several pounds for thin people with good taste and pep. Thompson Drug Co Albany Drug Co advertise.

F. Lang Thompson Drug Co Albany Drug Co

Local talent invited to enter ring at McGehee Furniture

Young men with a fifth career in mind may see a dream come true next Friday afternoon when Sergeant Sammy Baker and Jackie Baker stage a free exhibition at the McGehee Furniture Co. on Bank Street. The event starts at 2 PM as locals get a glimpse of the Huntsville bout set for May 23 featuring Baker vs Tommy Jordan and Big Boy Oscar.

Sammy Baker Jackie Baker McGehee Furniture Co Bank Street Huntsville Tommy Jordan Oscar

Try LA TOURAINE Coffee on your own table

Advertises LA TOURAINE coffee as a premium addition to hospitality and meals with the slogan You Might As Well Have The Best.

Adv

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