Decatur Chapter To Elect Officers
Decatur Chapter No 38 Royal Arch Masons will meet Friday at 7 30 PM to elect officers for the upcoming year.
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Decatur Chapter
Decatur
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1929
Page
8
Johnson's Election Pleases Pythians
North Alabama Pythians expressed pleasure with the grand lodge in Mont yesterday electing Judge J. Fred Johnson of Florence as grand outer guard. The position advances him through annual elevations toward the role of grand chancellor in coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Alabama
Grand Lodge
Mont
J. Fred Johnson
Florence
WITNESS BATTLE HEAVYWEIGHTS HEAD TO HUNTSVILLE
George Jackson and Jumbo John son of the One-Four-O Tire company will travel to Huntsville tonight for an American Legion boxing show.
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George Jackson
Jumbo Johnson
One-Four-O Tire Company
Huntsville
American Legion
Reporters to Cover Baker Jordan Fight in Huntsville
John W. Jones and reporters B. C. Shelton B. M. Bloodworth and R. T. Sheppard will travel to Huntsville tonight to cover the Baker Jordan fight for The Daily and the International News Service.
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B. C. Shelton
B. M. Bloodworth
R. T. Sheppard
John W. Jones
Huntsville
Baker-Jordan
The
Daily
International News Service
Robert H. Jervis Plans Huntsville Dance Night
Robert H. Jervis intended to motor to Huntsville tonight to attend the dance after the Legion boxing show.
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Robert H. Jervis
Huntsville
Legion
Indigestion Ended At Small Cost
Advertisement claims Gordon’s stomach and bowel antiseptic stops fermentation promptly and heals inflamed lining. One dose relieves indigestion dyspepsia gas sour stomach and heartburn. Costs under three cents per dose and druggist will refund money if not benefited.
Fighters Depart for Baker Jordan Bout at Huntsville
Charles T. Rountree Dr. W. P. Baugh and A. G. Patterson were among those leaving today for the Baker Jordan fight at Huntsville.
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Charles T. Rountree
W. P. Baugh
A. G. Patterson
Baker-Jordan
Huntsville
Lawyer Tells Of Talk With Power Leader
Lawyer Stevens testifies before the commission about discussions with Martin and the Alabama Power head on newspaper investment. He denied sponsoring Chandler and McGowin’s loan arrangement, while McGowin confirmed a $100,000 loan offer to Chandler in a published letter. The session also covered plans for a 30 year power contract and large industrial investments in Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Chandler
J. F. McGowin
Mobile
McGowin
Alabama Power Company
International Paper Company
Rev Hart to Return Soon From Sheffield Mission
Reverend E N Hart of Westminster Presbyterian Church will return shortly from Sheffield Alabama where he has been on a religious mission.
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E. N. Hart
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Sheffield
Ala
Naval planes log over two thousand carrier takeoffs
Naval aviation records show more than 2,000 flights launched from the carriers Lexington and Saratoga without a single mishap. The demonstrations highlight training efficiency and crew proficiency aboard the two vessels during ongoing operations.
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Naval
Lexington
Saratoga
Rev Paul Cook to Speak at First Methodist Church
Rev Paul Cook of Athens College will fill the pulpit at First Methodist Church Sunday morning and evening. The announcement notes he has many friends in Decatur who are eager to hear him.
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Paul Cook
Athens College
Race at speedway to feature front drive cars
A yearly speedway race marks the last for single seated machines as 46 entries include 15 front drive contenders. Proponents tout handling in sharp turns, but veterans favor rear drive for durability. Notables like Leon Duray Cliff Durant Louis Meyer Tony Gulotta and Lou Moore compete. Batten’s car returns with his widow as manager amid three foreign entrants and a woman pit manager.
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Speedway
Leon Duray
Cliff Durant
Louis Meyer
Tony Gulotta
Lou Moore
Peter DePaolo
Norman Batten
Earl Ie Vore
Vestris
Batten
Curb Sales Reach Over Eighty At Decatur Market
Curb sales at the Decatur market today totaled 80.25 dollars, a strong figure for the Thursday sale at this stage of the season. A good variety of products was offered on the curb.
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Decatur
Shooting affray on Wolff's Beat ends with no action
Today county authorities reported that no further action was taken in the case of a shooting on Wolff's Beat last Friday in which Mrs. Louis Bowling was fatally wounded. W. E. Yancey and Roy Bowling, said to have engaged in the pistol duel, remain at liberty on bond on charges of assault with intent to murder.
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Wolff
Louis Bowling
W. E. Yancey
Roy Bowling
Julius Rosenwald Mentioned for Hoover Law Commission
Julius Rosenwald a prominent Chicago financier is named as a possible choice for President Hoover's law enforcement commission in early discussions. The AP report notes Rosenwald's stature and potential impact on national policing policy.
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Associated Press
Julius Rosenwald
Chicago
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Mixed
A scrambled crossword list with across and down clues including items like Snare and Lily, Beattish ist, Porteining to Arlus oak, and many others. Several clues mix spelling errors and archaic terms. include graphical entries such as gods, verbs, and nouns spanning people, places, and objects.
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Lily
Arlus Oak
Stamps Quartet Seeks Dates for June Engagements
The Stamps quartet seeks singing engagements at Hanceville in Cullman county on the second Sunday in June and is available for Wednesday through Saturday of that week. Bookings may be arranged through A. L. Moye in contact with the Stamps organization.
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Hanceville
Cullman County
Stamps Quartet
A. L. Moye
Stamps Organization
Danville Boys Sell On The Curb At Decatur Market
Danville Vocational school boys market on the Decatur curb today selling potatoes for the first time. A fine display of Irish potatoes was shown by the Danville lads at the local market.
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Decatur
Danville
Ask To Notify Of Veterans Graves
W H Lorber commander of the John B McDonald post of the Spanish American War Veterans urged relatives of veterans buried in City cemetery to notify the local post of grave locations and veteran identities. The post plans to decorate every veteran grave on Decoration Day May 30 and needs information as soon as possible.
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W.H. Lorber
John B. McDonald
City
Notice of Sale of Collateral by City National Bank of Decatur
The City National Bank of Decatur Alabama will sell at public sale in front of City Hall Decatur on May 28 1929 at 12:00 noon the life insurance policy No 426166 from Reliance Life Insurance Co Pittsburg PA for 5000 dollars held as collateral to secure an indebtedness. The policy is a five year term issued April 24 1928. Sale for cash. By W W Fussell President. May 23-11
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City National Bank of
Decatur
Alabama
City Hall
Railroad Street
Reliance Life Insurance Company
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
THE
City National Bank
Ala
Sam Priest Still Shows Improvement
Sam Priest, Lawrence county resident, brought to Benevolent hospital for treatment after an accidental gun discharge, continues to show improvement according to word from his bedside today.
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Sam Priest
Lawrence County
the Benevolent Hospital
Trash fire causes slight damage at One Four O station
A small trash fire at the One Four O station on Lee Street this morning caused minor damage before firefighters quickly extinguished it. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.
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One- Four-O
Lee Street
Double Concert Planned by Quartets this June
Two quartets from the Stamps organizations led by Austin Williams and T. E. Burgess will perform the third Sunday in June at the same church for an all day sing event. Additional notices will follow about the sing location.
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Stamps
Austin Williams
T. E. Burgess
Sermon by Rev. Jewell Howard At First Christian Church
Rev. Jewell Howard delivered a splendid sermon at the First Christian church to a large congregation last night. The pastor will speak again tonight on The Rules of the Jerusalem Church with an open invitation to the public.
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Jewell Howard
First Christian Church
H D Barnum Visits Russellville as District Highway Engineer
H D Barnum district highway engineer arrived in Russellville for a business visit today to discuss transportation projects and local road improvements with municipal officials.
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H. D. Barnum
Russellville
Kilgore Returns From Highway Office Trip
L. H. Kilgore an office executive of the district highway office returned from a business trip to Birmingham and Montgomery.
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L. H. Kilgore
District Highway Office
Birmingham
Montgomery
Beadle Called to Nashville for Ill Mother
Beadle was summoned to Nashville Saturday to the bedside of his mother, who is seriously ill.
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Nashville
Beadle
Nashanaturday
Back From Grand Lodge Meeting in Montgomery
Judge A G Patterson and Ed Bailey returned from Montgomery after attending the Alabama Pythias grand lodge sessions. It marks the 30th consecutive annual grand lodge meeting attended by Judge Patterson.
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A. G. Patterson
Ed Bailey
Montgomery
Grand Lodge of Alabama Pythias
Patterson
Decatur Visitor G C Fairbanks Here Today
Decatur welcomed visitor G C Fairbanks of route 2 Albany on a business trip today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
G. C. Fairbanks
Albany
Busy Schedule For Rev Tyler on Decatur Cambridge Circuits
Rev R T Tyler, siding elder of the Decatur district, faces a busy week. He preaches at 11 o clock Friday at Walnut Grove on the Flint circuit and conducts a conference in the afternoon. Saturday he preaches at 11 and holds a conference at Basham's Chapel on the Decatur circuit. Sunday morning he conducts a conference at Parkers Chapel on the Cambridge circuit, then preaches Sunday evening at Central Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Tyler
Decatur
Walnut Grove
Flint
Basham’s Chapel
Parkers’ Chapel
Cambridge
Central Methodist Church
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Alabama Power
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Lucille Fletcher
Bay Ridge High School
Brooklyn
New York Area
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Weary
Mohammedan
Priest
Somaliland
Dines
Joe
Martinique
Pompeii
Danville Boys
W. W. Fussell
Rev
Tyler
Alabama ‘Atual Building
Loan Assn
Birmingha Ala
General Motors
BUICK
General Motors Trucks
Motor Sales CO
Price
Casals Only
F.O.B
Pontiac
Mich
2Nd Ave
Mea
New River, Creech Jewel
Warrior River
1St Ave
Liberal
Athletic-Union
Dtree
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