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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1929

Page

8

Radio listings and station programs across networks

Central standard time radio schedule featuring clear channel stations with associated outlets. Listings cover WABC New York 348.6 plus many others including WIZ New York KDKA WJR KYW KWK WLW WREN WTMJ and WBA stations. Programs include orchestras, vocalists, news, dance music, and variety shows across Chicago Cincinnati Detroit and beyond with times and partner stations.

Associated Press Clear Channel Associated Stations WABC New York WADC WEKRC WGHP WMAQ WOWO KMOX Weecco Rosalie Wolfe J. B. Kennedy Wash KDKA KWK Kogen Chauncey R. Parsons WJR WREN KKA WKY The Voyagers WIR KYW Phil Spitalny WIZ Chicago Bob Walter Wilson WJZ Radioet WEAF WBBM WOR Dan Sylvia WLW Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Wtam-Wear Cleveland WOC Davenport Heuer WCX WJIR Detroit Little Symph Sunny Meadows Wayne

Dr Lambeth Addresses Athens College Graduates

Dr W A Lambeth pastor of the Methodist church south Washington DC addressed the Athens College graduating class Tuesday at McCandless Hall. Thirty three graduates received degrees as the president Dr Mary Moore McCoy presided. Valedictory honor went to Alma Bullington salutatory to Emily Neville with several awards to Graham Cagle Riggs Béard. The summer term opens June 10 and runs through August 24.

W. A. Lambeth Methodist Church, South Washington, D. C Athens College McCandless Hall Lambeth Mary Moore McCoy Alma Bullington Athens Emily Neville Trinity Homer English Ruby Jane Graham Pauline Cagle Cullman Sarah Riggs Birmingham Catherine Béard McCoy

Radio Station Schedule Fragments for Various Markets

A list of scattered broadcast times and programs across multiple stations including Lincoln WCCO Minneapolis WSB Atlanta KRLD Dallas WFAA Dallas KTHS Hot Springs WHAS Louisville WSM Nashville and WOAI Antonio. Entries include orchestra programs dance programs news casts supper concerts and artist performances with times ranging from early evening to late night.

KFAB Lincoln Airways WCCO Minneapolis WOR WABC Clear Channel WSB Atlanta WEAF Harry Pomar Baker Boys Conservatory KRLD Dallas WFAA Bill Burgess WBAP Fort Worth Neely KTHS Hot WHAS Louisville L. A. Putnam Orch University of Kentucky Evelyn Laurent WSM Nashville Craig Tom Joe Jack Antonio WJZ Ligon Smiths

Kitchen Mileage Drops After Shelf Shuffle

Mrs Jess Geers tracked kitchen steps with a pedometer and found seven and a quarter miles walked in one day. After reorganizing shelves to centralize small utensils she reduced mileage to two and a quarter miles while doing the same tasks.

Wale. L. D Jess Geers

Construction Underway at Livingston Schools

Livingston Alabama May 22 work is progressing rapidly on three new buildings for local educational institutions. Ground has been broken for a new $100,000 girls dormitory at the Livingston State Normal School while construction continues on the new high school and boys dormitory at the normal school.

Livingston, Ala Livingston Educational Institutions Livingston State Normal School The Normal School

Raid Nets Still No Operators Arrested

ATHENS Alabama May 22 Special Mason Island in the Tennessee river yielded a 120 gallon copper still and 500 gallons of beer ready for a run when Sheriff J B Clem Jr and Deputies Ralph Pugh and Bernard Arnett found the scene Tuesday morning. The owners did not arrive and the outfit was destroyed.

Athens Ala Mason Island Tennessee J. B. Clem, Jr Ralph Pugh Bernard Arnett

Heavy Coal Shipments to Cuba Reported for April

Birmingham district office of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce received a Commerce Department report showing the United States shipped 512273 tons of bituminous coal to Cuba in April. Cuba also received 31673 tons of anthracite coal and 70726 tons of coke from the United States.

Birmingham Ala United States Cuba Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce United States Department of Commerce Island Republic

U S aids fuel supplies to Caribbean and South American ports

The report states the United States provided a large fuel supply to Porto Rico Rio Janeiro Brazil and Buenos Aires Argentina as part of its international aid and energy assistance program.

United States Porto Rico Rio Janiero Brazil Buenos Aires Argentina

Harrison Sharp Visits Somerville for Business

IS HERE TODAY Harrison Sharp a well known resident of Somerville route 2 was here today on business.

Harrison Sharp Somerville

Berliners Ride to Work Load Bicycles Police Struggle

Many Berlin residents commute by bicycle causing a traffic challenge for police as they try to manage the crowded streets and ensure safety for riders and pedestrians alike.

Club Rally Held at Athens With 500 Attendees

Four district clubs held a well attended rally at Athens Tuesday with about 500 members present. Speakers included Probate Judge A. M. Mc Johnson and Prof. T. C. McCarley at the Athens Agricultural school. Athens merchants and the Chamber of Commerce funded a picnic. A parade led by Police Chief O. P. Flynt opened the afternoon, culminating in a special 4-H matinee at two local theaters.

Athens Ala Athens Agicultural School A. M. Mc Johnson T. C. McCarley Athens Chamber of Commerce

Tennessee River Level Rises. Forecast Near 19 Feet

The Tennessee River rose to 15.6 feet today at this location. A telegram from the Chattanooga weather office predicts the river will reach about 19 feet by Thursday, indicating advancing high water conditions for the area.

Chattanooga Weather Office

Local Shriners Visit Birmingham Shrine Ceremonial

Local Shriners from Birmingham area attended the Shrine ceremonial in Birmingham last night. Participants included Leslie Doss Angel Stamus Dr A M Roan H O Troup and Hodges Crow among others.

Leslie Doss Angel Stamus Dr. A. M. Roan H. O. Troup Hodges Crow Birmingham

John Hamilton Recovers From Illness at Home

John Hamilton who had been ill at his home on Seventh Avenue South has recovered, and his friends will be glad to learn the good news.

John Hamilton Seventh Avenue South

Danville Route 1D. G. Roberts Visited Decatur

Danville Route s resident 1D. G. Roberts spent Tuesday afternoon as a business visitor in Decatur.

G. Roberts Danville Decatur

Visiter Returns Home After Business Trip

A. Stewart of Moulton has returned to his home after a business trip here Tuesday.

A. Stewart Moulton

Local bankers head to Alabama Bankers meeting in Montgomery

A group of Decatur bankers will attend a two day Alabama Bankers association meeting in Montgomery starting Thursday at 2 30 pm with sessions through Friday and a Friday night country club dance. Attendees include Clyde Hendrix J C White M J Knight F A Bloodworth Roy C Billings Warren Gardner and E W McLeod is expected to become president.

Decatur Montgomery Alabama Bankers Association Country Club Clyde Hendrix Tennessee Valley Bank J.C. White M. J. Knight Birmingham F. A. Bloodworth Morgan County National Bank Roy C. Billings Central National Bank Warren Gardner City National Bank Tennessee Valley E. W. McLeod Huntsville Association

Benefit Program At Bibb School

Pupils from Bibb School present a musical program in Central High School auditorium on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. under Miss Sarah English. Proceeds fund the Parent Teacher Association.

Bible School Central High School Sarah English Parent-Teacher Association

Lieutenant Jones Recovering After Appendicitis Operation

Athens Alabama May 22 Special Lieutenant John C Jones a Spanish American War veteran and longtime citizen is reported resting well after an appendicitis operation in Decatur He was stricken suddenly but is known throughout the county and is improving today USS

Athens Ala John C. Jones Decatur Jones

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Radio Radio 1O'Pr 106 Tie Gaz Garrent Players Guy Lombardo Farmer Rush Smith Mike Herman WGN WLIB Quin Nighthawks Ensemble Railroad WLS Dodge Brothers Merchants Express Dodge Brothers Decatur Motors, Inc the House OF Courtesy E. Dickinson Cullman. —and Associates A. J. Wade Chrysler Motors DR. Lambeth Given Athens School Clyde van Dusen Churchill Downs Linus Pony McAtee Bibb Senate Ruth Hanna McCormick Washington Pan-Am Pan American Petroleum Corporation Hartselle Sheffield P. O. Box Anniston
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