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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1930

Page

3

The Light of Western Stars at the Princess Theatre

A single day screening of The Light of Western Stars presents a Zane Grey tale with Arlen and Mary Brian in leading roles. The film, shot on authentic western locations, features outlaw drama and a romance with Dick Arlen, Regis Toomey, Fred Kohler and Harry Green in support.

Richard Ar Jen Door ‘Picture Princess ‘Theatre West Wasteland the Virginian Arlen Mary Brian Fred Kohler Regis Toomey Harry Green

True and False Worship topic at YMCA Bible class

Rev. E N Hart will teach the YMCA Bible class on Sunday morning on True and False Worship. All men in the city are invited to attend the session opening at 8 20 oclock.

980 Boys Engaged In 4-H Club Task

Cullman Alabama May 17 C H Bedingfield county agent says 29000 pounds of milk in county are engaged in 4 H club work. Members grow cotton and corn and raise calves and hogs.

Cullman Ala C. H. Bedingfield

Malone Family Guests At Rectory

Rev. and Mrs. E. Lucien Malone along with Miss Elizabeth Malone and Lucien Malone Jr. are guests of Rev. and Mrs. Peter M. Dennis at the rectory.

E. Lucien Malone Elizabeth Malone Lucien Malone, Jr Peter M. Dennis

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across Clues

A compact list of crossword clues covering across items 1 8 14 15 18 21 23 24 26 27 34 38 40 41 42 48 49 with entries ranging from pertaining to stars to notes on taste and forms of measurement. The page includes many paired and overlapping hints like metal fasteners vessels and geographical terms.

Lauzon Savage

Howard College Names Emily Cate Coed Athletics Director

President John C. Dawson announced the appointment of Miss Emily Cate to lead coed athletics at Howard College in Birmingham. Cate, currently director of physical education for the YWCA in Lynchburg Virginia, will begin duties at the start of the next school year.

Birmingham Ala John C. Dawson Howard College Today Emily Cate Lynchburg the Baptist College

Weight in Hollywood film stars prompts studio corset trend

The article notes how male leads resist dieting yet may don corsets for work, while actresses face strict routines. It cites actors like Gribbon Barthelmess Prior Boyd and tallies studio routines. mentions library donations from Robert Farish and Mrs. Abe Jervis as vital for student growth.

Richard Barthelmess Allan Prior William Boyd

Broadway invasion debate ends as box office speaks

A year ago Hollywood debated stage actors crossing over to film. Now box office results show the range of outcomes with some successes and failures. One successful actor argues cinema surpasses theater through close ups and camera framing that place viewers on the stage.

Hollywood Withal

Library Corner: Central High Shows Strong Reading Progress

Librarian Miss Amelia Troy notes April library use at Central High with 2418 entrants. Magazines were popular with Science and History teachers, but English research activity drives growth as students show progress.

Amelia Troy Central High

Mission Parley Held At Lyons High Dining Room

District Secretary Dr Deitwilder of St Louis led discussions at a Mission Parley in the Lyons Hi dining room. Attendees included Rev E L Orr Nashville Rev E L Jones Sheffield Rev S G Frazier Mt Hope Rev Carlos Whitlock Mt Pleasant Mrs Houston Athens Miss Mary Kate Prater Huntsville Rev E N Hart Huntsville. Plans call for foreign missions in October with Dr Snell Pittsburgh visiting the section.

Lyons Hi Deitwilder St. Louis E. L. Orr Nashville E. L. Jones Sheffield S. G. Frazier Mt. Hope Carlos Whitlock Mt. Pleasant Houston Athens The Presbyterian

Eggs Bring $100 A Day In Alabama Community

A. A. Lauderdale, Shelby county farm agent, reported one Shelby county community averaged $100 daily from egg sales. Eggs moved to the Birmingham market at about 100 cases per week, with poultry also shipped to market.

Olumbiana Ala A. A. Lauderdale Shelby County Lauderdale Birmingham

29,000 Pounds Milk Is Handled In Day

Tuscaloosa Alabama May 17 The daily average milk handled by the condensery reaches 29 000 pounds reflecting increased dairy activity. County agent R C Lett notes this is 3000 pounds more than last year showing dairy industry growth for farmers income.

Tuscaloosa Ala R. C. Lett

Radio Program Schedule for Sunday May 18

Central and Eastern time network listings present a full day of broadcasts from WEAF WJZ WGN and WMAQ with concerts orchestras sermons and variety shows. Stations include WBBM KOIL KMBC KSL KMOX WTAM and many others carrying themes from classical to entertainment across Chicago New York Des Moines and Dallas with specific time blocks and program names.

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Decatur Industry Payroll Approaches Five Million Annually

Decatur's industrial payroll nears 5 million dollars each year, reflecting significant regional employment and economic activity across multiple plants and sectors. Local manufacturers contribute substantially to the city's payroll and tax base.

Episcopal Camp Opens On June 11

Camp McDowell of the Episcopal church in the Diocese of Alabama will open on June 11. The camp director will be Rev. R. A. Kirchhofer of Mobile.

Episcopal Camp McDowell Episcopal Church Diocese of Alabama R. A. Kirchhoffer Mobile

Class Confirmed Here This Evening

The Apostolic Rite of Confirmation will be administered Saturday evening at 6 45 oclock. Rev Peter M Dennis rector of St John s presenting candidates to the Rt Rev William G Mc Dowell DD bishop of Alabama. Rev E Lucien Malone rector of Florence will be in the sanctuary.

Peter M. Dennis St. John’s William G. McDowell Alabama

Commission Makes Splendid Record

The American Church Building Fund Commission assisted in completing a church, parish house, or rectory roughly every six days last year, aiding parishes and missions in need of help across the Episcopal church. The organization reported a splendid record based on advises received by local denomination leaders.

American Church Building Fund Commission Organization of the Episcopal Church

Lord's Supper at First Christian Church

The Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the First Christian Church. The event invites parishioners to partake in the ceremonial observance.

First Christian Church

Smaller Cotton Crop Seen For South

A forecast from 300 reporters predicts a 4.5 percent drop in the South cotton crop this fall. Fertilizer use is expected to fall about 10 percent. The report cites a government forecast issued May 7 and notes Texas cotton progress as fair.

South Texas

Visiting minister draws crowd at Southside Baptist shops

Rev. L. Pryor Royer and Rev. J. D. Pickens led a noon Friday revival at the Southside Baptist church, addressing shop workers. Royer spoke on "The Last Man's Future" to a large audience of interested shopmen.

L. Pryor Royer Southside Baptist Church J. D. Pickens Royer

Sunday 11 O'clock Hour Announcement by Rev Jewel Howard

The Sunday 11 o clock hour announcement was made today by Rev Jewel Howard, the pastor.

Jewel Howard

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