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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1930

Page

2

State Health Officer Discusses Malaria Eradication Drive

State health officer outlines summer malaria eradication push and the plan to survey improvements in liberal arts education. The Birmingham meeting of college representatives, under the American Association of University Women, will discuss student care, courses, tests, honors, class size, faculty, and chapel duties.

Birmingham Ala Uberal Arts Colleges American Association of University Women Guy E. Snavely Birmingham Southern College Association Snavely Kathryn McHale Alabama Kentucky Louisiana Mis

Decoration Day at Lebanon Church Set for Sunday

Decoration day will be observed at Lebanon church two miles west of Falkville. Singing will dominate the program and a cordial invitation is extended for all to bring their books and participate.

Lebanon Church Falkville

Three Acceptances For Banquet Hero

The League of Women Voters announced that three gubernatorial candidates have accepted invitations to attend a banquet in their honor on June 12 at 7 p.m. The acceptances include Lieutenant-Governor W. C. Davis Attorney General Charlie C. McCall and Colonel Woolsey Finnell.

League of Women Voters W. C. Davis Charlie C. McCall Woolsey Finnell

Miss Aleen Byars Ill at Home in Local Report

Miss Aleen Byars an efficient typist at the office of Probate Judge M D Wiggins was reported ill at her home here today in a brief health update from local authorities and family.

Aleen Byars M. D. Wiggins

Miss Clara Kelly On Business Visit Across States

Morgan county Child Welfare Superintendent Miss Clara Kelly was called to Hartselle this morning on business. Dr. Snavely stated several institutions already have named their representatives across Mississippi Tennessee District of Columbia Florida Georgia Maryland North and South Carolina Virginia and West Virginia.

Clara Kelly Morgan County Hartselle Missippi Tennessee District of Columbia Florida Georgia Maryland North and South Carolina Virginia West Virginia Snavely

Funeral services held for James H. Smith

Athens Alabama May 15 Funeral services were conducted for James H. Smith a well known retired Athens merchant who died from injuries in a recent automobile accident near Huntsville. He suffered a relapse after initial improvement following a leg amputation being considered. J S McDonald and J M McDonald were in the car but not seriously hurt.

Athens Ala James H. Smith Huntsville Smith J. S. McDonald J. M. McDonald

City Council Set for Regular 7:30 Tonight

The board of mayor and aldermen will hold a regular session at 7:30 this evening. Several matters of interest are expected to be taken up.

Varicose Veins and Emerald Oil Promise Quick Relief

Modern tone ad touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a cure for varicose and bulging veins. It claims rapid comfort and visible vein reduction, enabling wearers to don fine stockings and skirts again, with Thompson Drugs Co. and drugstores as outlets.

Moone Thompson Drugs Co

Rabies Prevention Treatments Given to Two Bite Victims

The state laboratory provided anti rabies treatments to Aubrey Newton and Larce Yarbrough Toulton after bites. The full history of the case was not received at the lab.

State Laboratory Aubrey Newton Larce Yarbrough Toulton W Ae

Resume Survey At Hartselle Advances With Parham Return

Sanitary inspector C. L. Parham returns to duties after illness and the Hartselle survey, paused by his abscessed ear, will be pushed to completion promptly. The project was partially finished before his illness and now requires only a short time to finish.

C. L. Parham Hartselle

Progress Report On Toxoid Drive In County Ile

Health workers under Dr H C McRee and Mrs Katherine Jacobs Sewell report progress in the toxoid campaign against diphtheria and typhoid fever. The first round covers the county with three shots to be completed over the next two weeks.

H. C. McRee Katherine Jacobs Sewell

Temperance Union Welcomes New Members This Friday

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will entertain new members from the recent campaign in the Central Baptist church parlors. Dr J D Wallace will lead the devotional and an old fashioned song service will involve all attendees. All current members are urged to attend and greet the newcomers.

The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Central Baptist Church J. D. Wallace

Judge Callahan Reported Sick as Circuit Court Recessed

Judge W. W. Callahan was reported on the sick list today and the circuit court recessed for the day according to court notes.

W. W. Callahan Circuit Court

Trinity Merchant Charles Emens Stricken With Illness

Charles Emens a Trinity merchant remains very ill at his home drawing serious concern from friends. He is described as continuing to suffer with fragile health as relatives and neighbors monitor his condition.

Charles Emens Trinity Merchant

Marriage License Issued in Whiggins District

The Office of Probate Judge at Whiggins issued a marriage license to Clarence William and Bessie Lou Owens. The Texas State Highway Department announces a campaign to preserve trees along state road rights of way.

Whiggins Clarence William Miss Bessie Lou Owens Texas State Highway Department

Suit Filed in Circuit Court Over Bond Breach

The American Insurance company sues L. L. Jones as administrator of the Howell Hugh Sherill R. H. Burle son and J. D. Johnson in circuit court seeking 1000 dollars for breach of conditions of a bond made by the late L. O. Suggs as principal and the listed defendants as sureties.

The American Insurance Company L. L. Jones Howell Hugh Sherill R. H. Burleson J. D. Johnson L. O. Suggs

Virginia and North Carolina Professional Registers Note Numbers

Virginia reports 1469 registered pharmacists while the North Carolina Bar Association lists 1100 active lawyers. Both figures appear in state professional registries and reflect professional staffing.

The North Carolina Bar Association

Tanlac Claim Promises Fast Relief From Indigestion

Advertisement touts Tanlac as preventing gas and acid formation and ending sourness and distress. It guarantees satisfaction with money back if not helped.

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