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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1930

Page

3

Lawrence county high school rites honor 34 graduates

Moulton Alabama May 16. Lawrence county high school held its commencement with Dr S J Hocking of the University of Alabama delivering the address. Sixteen seniors and thirteen juniors received diplomas. Marjorie Smith won the Balfour Medal for high scholarship and service. Principal Tidwell thanked the county board of education the PTA and faculty. Thirty nine sixth graders were promoted to junior 1 grades for next session.

Moulton Ala Lawrence County S. J. Hocking University of Alabama H. L. Tidwell Tidwell County Board of Education Parent- Teachers’ Association Allen Almon Luelle Aldridge Annie Byars Enochle Lucy Lee Coffey Elsie Davis Ys McMillan Sarah Frances Allan Clyde Rogers Haroldson Lavern Roger Marjorie Smith George Sanders Floyd Weaver Bernard Wade Elmer Young

Kiwanis Club Meeting Draws Nearly All Members

Nearly all Decatur Kiwanis members attended the Thursday noon meeting, with only seven members out of their accustomed places. The note indicates the group was near a full turnout despite no formal 100 percent meeting on the schedule.

Decatur Kiwanis Club

Decatur Visitor L. W. Hodge Among City Business Guests

Decatur route No. 1 resident L. W. Hodge was listed among business visitors in the city today, greeting local merchants and discussing potential commerce.

L. W. Hodge Decatur

Cathar of the Flat Tire A Romance

Chapter 35 portrays Elanda under pressure from Greg as he pushes for marriage while she doubts and hides her engagement. The scene blends romance with looming scandal as Carmel seizes a tabloid lead to blacken Elanda and Carmel’s rival, with the cliffhanger revealing a sensational “Bogus Lord Robs Prevost Home” front page and engagement chatter.

Greg Elanda Job Stubbon Priscilla Dixie Darling Bang Blanda Carmel Prevost Radio Beauty

Bonanza quartet radio program on WBRC Birmingham

A radio program announced for Sunday afternoon 3:30 to 4:30 over WBRC Birmingham by the Bonanza quartet. The set lists hymns and gospel songs with a duet by Halbrooks and Loewry and another duet by Halbrooks and Moye. Members include Lowery Evans Moye Halbrooks and George Evans with Frances Evans as pianist.

WBRC Birmingham Bonanza Quartette Jesus Halbrooks Loewry R. ©. Halbrooks George Evans Frances Evans

Summer Sessions Planned at Athens College

Athens Alabama May 1 In accordance with its custom Athens College will again hold a two term summer session from June 9 to July 18 and July 21 to August 23. The program serves regular pupils teachers and special students with Dean William H Barnard directing and a faculty including Cornelia Ramos Laura Davis W H Barnard Florence Tillman Ada Causey Mabel Metcalf J Sellers Dorothy Ross and others. Dr E R Naylor and the new president will assume duties before the session.

Athens Ala Athens College William H. Barnard Cornelia Ramos Laura Davis W. H. Barnard Florence Tillman Ada Causey Mabel Metcalf J. Sellers Dorothy Ross Walter Wilson F. M. Church Lewy Dorman Mary Simmons

D W Smith Reassigns Route In Courtland Area

In a route adjustment, D W Smith moves from Route 1 out of Courtland to Route 1 Hillsboro. The change shifts service area and coverage for local riders along the old and new corridors.

D. W. Smith Courtland Hillsboro

River Rising With 4.4 Feet Reading

The Tennessee river level rose to a depth of 4.4 feet as of the recorded gauge reading today reflecting rising waters in the area.

Tennessee

Weather Bureau Report Shows Mild Morning Temps

The weather bureau records a minimum of 84 and a low of 61 by seven this morning marking a cool start to the day.

the Weather Bureau Today

Junior Council Meets Tonight

Winona Council Junior Order United American Mechanics convenes this evening to discuss matters of unusual interest to members and expects full attendance.

Winona Council Junior Order United American Mechanics

Steamer Seized With Canadian Beer Bound for Green Bay

A tramp steamer named Ansterberg carrying 4,900 cases of Canadian beer and ale valued at 80 000 dollars was seized near Green Bay by the Plum Island coast guard crew while attempting to run in from Lake Michigan.

Green Bay, Wis Ansterberg Plum Island Coast Guard Nation Green Bay Lake Michigan

Rainfall lifts fortunes of ten farms in Lawrence County

Heavy rain in Lawrence County Alabama early this week brings thousands of dollars to farmers. Cotton planted in dust now grows well, corn shows amid limited planting, and fields turned when dry are harrowed. Oats Irish potatoes and gardens recover from drought and promise fair yields.

Moulton Ala Lawrence County

Kiwanis Session Focused on Club Business

Kiwanis noon meeting centered on business affairs with no entertainment. The full hour was devoted to discussing club matters and upcoming plans.

Kiwanis

Lindsay family attends Birmingham funeral of Mrs. Sorrell

Charles Lindsay with his son and daughter Dana and Mike Lindsay and George Simmons of Athens travel to Birmingham this week to attend the funeral of Mrs. J. W. Sorrell known here as Miss Douglas Maples.

Charles Lindsay Dana Lindsay Mike Lindsay George Simmons Athens Birmingham J. W. Sorrell Douglas, Maples

Happy Couple United In Athens Wedding

Miss Bertha Ausley and Mr. Jess Hargrove were married Tuesday night at Dr. B G Mackay’s home in Athens. The bride, cashier of the Athens Cafe, and the groom, a member of the night police force, plan a short wedding trip before returning to Athens.

Athens Ala Bertha Ausley Jess Hargrove B. G. Mackay First Methodist Church Hargrove

Rainfall totals reported for the morning period

A weather bulletin records total precipitation of .35 inch through seven this morning. The report notes rainfall amount and time, with local conditions to follow.

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