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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1930

Page

10

Alabama Farm Bureau to Start Membership Drives Across State

The Alabama Farm Bureau plans statewide membership drives through November to expand farmer control and support. President Edward A. O’Neal says the bureau serves farmers on finance production marketing transportation legislation taxation insurance and relations, with programs aligned to extension work and the Agricultural Marketing Act.

Alabama Alabama Farm Bureau Igns J. A. Beaty Tech Farm Bureau Edward A. O'Neal Farm Bureau Agricultural College Sand Experiment Station Farm Board O'Neal Alabama Bureau Federal Farm Board Alabama Agri- I Credit Company Et Bureau Credit Corporation Ension Service

Fire causes about 5000 dollar loss at Alabama Motors

A fire at the Alabama Motors company home in the Malone building on Second Avenue caused about 5000 dollars in damages. The blaze inflicted substantial damage to the building and the motors company and was only partially covered by fire insurance.

Alabama Motors Company Malone Building Second Avenue The Motors Company

Morgan County Baptist Committee Meets at Central Baptist

The executive committee of the Morgan County Baptist Association will hold a special session this afternoon at two at Central Baptist Church to discuss improvements at the Morgan County hut in Mentone.

Morgan County Baptist Association Central Baptist Church Morgan County Mentone

Sanitary Inspector R. E. Lewis Visits County Health Officials

State Sanitary Inspector R. E. Lewis was in the county today for a conference with local health authorities. The meeting focused on public health measures and sanitation improvements across the county.

R. E. Lewis

Alabama Farm Bureau Federation Aims for Policy Equity

The Alabama Farm Bureau Federation works through the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce to keep transportation costs low for farmers. It advocates national legislation to equalize agriculture with industry and shapes state laws in a non partisan manner. The group engages with the Governor, education and health departments, banks, and the Public Service Commission. It seeks an equitable tax system and offers members life insurance at low cost to protect families and assets.

American Farm Bureau Federation Alabama Farm Bureau Federation Alabama Department of Education, Health, Agriculture, Bankers Association Public Service Commission Farm Bureau

Flint Census Shifts Mark Gains and Losses in 1930

Preliminary census figures show Flint area population drop to 134 in 1930 from 177 in 1920. Six farms counted in the district. Part of precinct 13 outside Flinttown shows a rise from 639 in 1920 to 900 in 1930, with all data subject to correction.

Flint Flint Town Flinttown

Rally Day at Gravel Ridge Near Antioch Church

People from across the county are expected to gather at the Gravel Ridge school three miles north of Antioch church for an all day singing rally and basket dinner tomorrow.

Gravel Ridge Antioch Church

Mission Address Will Be Delivered by Dr Hocking

Dr S J Hocking will deliver a lecture next Friday evening at 7 30 at the First Baptist church on the topic Missions He is a world traveler of note and his message will shed light on conditions today in non Christian lands The meeting is open to the public

S. J. Hocking First Baptist Church

Real Estate Transfers Recorded by Probate Court

Probate court records show Bert B Guire sold interest to Mrs E H Dunn in SW of SW section 35 T5 R1W for 600 dollars. B L Malone sold to W R Spight lots 13 and 15 in block 11 addition 3 and lots 1 2 21 22 in block 3 D M L Co 8S Sviley to J W Siviley lot 97 Maxwell map Falkville for 1250 dollars. H I Siviey to J W Siviey lots 27 28 Maxwell map for 938.25 dollars.

Bert B. Guire E. H. Dunn B. L. Malone W. R. Spight Sviley J. W. Siviley Maxwell Falkville H. I. Siviey J. W. Siviey

Birmingham Visit By Dr. A J Perolio

In Birmingham Dr. A J Perolio, director of the Tennessee Valley laboratory, was there on a business mission.

A. J. Perolio Tennessee Valley Laborator Birmingham

Church Notices From Moulton Street and Ninth Street

First Christian Church on Moulton Street lists Bible school at 9 45 am under J B Har low and no morning sermon due to High school commencement sermon at Central Baptist. Evening service 7 30 with Breakfast by the Sea. Hour of prayer Wednesday 7 30. Ninth Street Methodist led by M M Newton schedules 9 45 am Sunday school with Guy Jones and Sept 11 am preaching. 7 30 pm special program. 6 30 pm senior Hi and junior Leagues meet. prayer meeting 7 30 pm Wednesday. public invited.

First Christian Moulton Street Jewell Howard Bible School J. B. Harlow Central Baptist Church Ninth Street Methodist M. M. Newton Guy Jones

Commencement Sermon and Evening Services Schedule

The notice lists a 10 45 am commencement sermon for both schools followed by 6 30 pm B Y P U and 7 30 pm evening services including a 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer meeting. It welcomes all to attend these religious gatherings.

Sunday Bible School and Services at Local Church

Sunday school at 9 45 a m with J C Conley as superintendent inviting all ages. 11 00 a m morning worship on The Measure of God from 2 Cor 10 13. 6 30 p m young people meeting and 7 30 p m general service. Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m.

J. C. Conley

First Methodist Services and Events

Geo E Boyd pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 am on Christian Education topic at 11 am with J H Johnson. Evening sermon at 7 30 pm titled The Dreamer. Epworth Junior meets at 6 pm with Mrs Percy Newsom leading and prayer at 7 30 pm Wednesday.

Geo. E. Boyd J. H. Johnson Epworth Percy Newsom

Community church notices in Morgan County bank building

Sermon and Sunday school times listed with a testimonial meeting each Wednesday at 8. Reading room hours are 2 to 4 on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. All services are held in the Morgan County National Bank building and the public is invited.

Morgan County National Bank

St Pauls Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule

St Pauls Lutheran at Sherman St and 4th Ave lists fifth Sunday after Easter services at 8 am with a note of time change, Sunday school at 9 am, teachers training Monday at 7 30 pm, Walther League Day Thursday at 7 30 pm, and Lord's Supper on the first Sunday in June.

ST. Paul's Lutheran Sherman St 4Th Avenue E. T. Town

Westminster Presbyterian York City High School Graduates Honored

Westminster Presbyterian at Corner Jackson Street and Eighth Avenue holds services and activities including Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and evening evangelistic message at 7:30 p.m. The church congratulates city high school graduates and wishes them success.

Westminster Presbyterian Jackson St Eighth Ave Ernest N. Hart Hagerman Westminster League C. E

Southside Baptist Church Sunday Schedule

J D Pickens, pastor, invites all to attend at Southside Baptist Church. Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m with the sermon A Wishy Washy Christian. Evening service at 7 30 p m titled The Fool s Prayer. Baptism after the service. Public is invited.

Southside Baptist J. D. Pickens B. Y P. U. Department

Willoughby Churches Extend Welcome and Schedules

The Willoughby Presbyterian: Sunday school 9:45 a.m. preaching 11 a.m. subjects Weary and Heavy-Laden and Strong Drink. Evening services 6:30 p.m. preaching 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p.m. St Johns Episcopal: Rogation Sunday services Maynard Layman teacher 10:00 a.m. Bible classes and church school. Morning prayer 5 p.m. Y P S L 6:30 p.m. Note: hour change due to Decatur schools commencement service.

Willoughby Presbyterian Geo. W. Tryling 6Th Ave 9Th St South Personal Workers League ST. John's Episcopal Jackson St Gordon Drive Church School Maynard Layman Bingham Decatur

Fairview Baptist Sunday Service Announced

J. T. Anderson leads Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. with B. F. Teal as superintendent. Sermon by the pastor at 11:00 a.m. on The Wisdom of Soul Winning. 7:30 p.m. theme Life. Invitation extended to all.

Fairview Baptist J. T. Anderson B. F. Teal

First Baptist Church Oak Lafayette St Sunday Schedule

J E Berkstresser pastor. 9 30 am Sunday school with W M Bailey. 11 00 am Morning worship sermon The Triumph of Christs Kingdom. 6 30 pm Baptist Young Peoples Unions directed by Miss Madeline Dix. 7 30 pm Evening worship sermon The 3 Fold Office Work of the Lord Jesus Christ. 7 30 pm Monday Boy Scout meeting directed by Paul F Dix. 7 00 pm Wednesday Mid week Officers Teachers and Workers meeting luncheon and monthly business meeting Important.

First Baptist Oak Lafayette St J. E. Berkstresser W. M. Bailey Baptist Young People’s Unions Madeline Dix Lord Jesus Christ Paul F. Dix

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Holds Sunday Services

The church at 906 Tower Street hosts Sunday school with T. C. Hardin at 11:00 am and a preaching service at 11:00 am. Evening programs include a 6:15 pm B Y P U directed by C. L. Buck and a 7:30 pm preaching service. Pastor Frank 8. Smith invites worship.

Sixteenth Avenue Frank

Bible Church Sunday Schedule and Sermons

Bible classes at 9:45 a.m. Regular Lord's Day worship at 10:45 a.m. Brother Greer to preach at that service. J. G. Whitaker to preach. Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening. A hearty welcome to all.

Brother Greer J. G. Whitaker

Central Methodist Church Service Schedule

John R. Turner presides as pastor with Sunday school at 9 30 led by J F Levin superintendent Morning worship at 11 and evening services at 7 30 with Hi and Senior League at 6 30 The pastor will preach at both morning and evening services

Central Methodist John R. Turner J. F. Levin

Immunization drive aims for two hundred fifty children

About 250 school and pre-school children will be immunized against diphtheria as a three week campaign nears its end. Dr. H C McRee reported progress after the second week and noted the total could be larger with wider publicity. The drive ends next Friday with anti typhoid shots and diphtheria toxoid offered at Headquarters on Saturday morning.

H. C. McRee McRee

Allen visits Coxey family in Alabama

G. R. Allen, Sr., of Coxey, Alabama, is visiting his daughters Mesdames Z. K. Goode and J. O. Goode.

G. R. Allen, Sr Coxey, Ala Mesdames Z. K. Goode Mrs. J. O. Goode

Promote Your Town by Shining Bright Local Points

Communities rally to highlight unique charms and business opportunities to attract visitors and residents. Officials urge residents to share positive town features, from historic sites to events, to boost local pride and growth.

British court to hear presentation by Ridgefield woman

An Associated Press photographer documented Mrs. Robert Paine of Ridgefield Connecticut as she prepared to appear before a British court. The report notes the presentation by the unnamed woman in a formal court setting with international interest.

Associated Press Robert Paine Ridgeheke Conn Issie

Neel Community Shows Large Gain in 1930 Morgan County

Neel community in Shady Grove leads Morgan county with a census uptick from 812 residents in 1920 to 1 086 in 1930. The area reports 204 farms as part of preliminary figures from the district census supervisor, pending final corrections.

Shady Grove Morgan County

Windy Rains Flood Decatur Streets After Frigid Downpour

A heavy thundershower drenched Decatur on Friday afternoon. Water stood several inches on streets as sewers struggled to carry the rain. despite the storm and stiff wind, no material damage was reported.

Decatur

Walther League to Hear Rev. E. T. Tonn in Birmingham

The Rev. E. T. Tonn of the local Lutheran church will speak at Zion Lutheran church in Birmingham Sunday afternoon. He will be accompanied by his wife and several Decatur Walther League members.

E. T. Tonn Zion Lutheran Church Birmingham Mr. Tonn Decatur Walther League

David Manners finds stage to screen career by chance

Hollywood profile of David Manners tracing a winding path from forestry student at the University of Toronto to stage actor in New York and Broadway, a London stint, a health break in Arizona as a cowboy guide, meeting his wife Suzanne Bushnell in a near accident, and a fateful turn toward acting after a suggestion to try for Journey's End in Honolulu.

Robbin Coons Hollywood David Manners New York Manners City David University of Toronto London Arizona Suzanne Bushnell Honolulu

Davis arrives in Washington after Pennsylvania primary win

Secretary of Labor James J. Davis arrives in Washington following his victory in the Republican senatorial primary in Pennsylvania.

James J. Davis Washington Pennsylvania

Bugg Seeks Votes in Decatur for Lieutenant Governor

L. J. Bugg of Monroeville campaigns in Decatur seeking the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor. His supporters wage a strong push in this section of the state and anticipate growing strength.

Bugg Decatur L. J. Bugg Monroeville

Attendance records prepared after perfect term

Miss Clara Kelly, Superintendent of Child Welfare Work in Morgan county, is preparing final records upon perfect school attendance for the term just ended. Certificates given at term start to children who were never absent or tardy stimulated interest in attendance.

Clara Kelly Morgan County

Stage Set for County Court Term in Hartselle

Readiness marked the May term convening in Hartselle with Judge W. T. Lowe set to dispose of numerous pending trials as far as possible.

Hartselle W. T. Lowe

Montevallo Students Home for Holidays Names

Among the students home for the holidays are Misses Gene Humphrey Frances Dinsmore Annie Louise Maulsby Frances McMillan and Susan Beech Garren from Montevallo.

Montevallo Gene Humphrey Frances Dinsmore Annie Louise Maulsby Frances McMillan Susan Beech Garren

Marriage License Issued for Howard Long and Sarah Summerford

A marriage license was issued at the probate judge's office to Howard Glenn Long and Miss Sarah Augusta Summerford.

Howard Glenn Long Sarah Augusta Summerford

Hoover Chooses Hanford MacNider as Minister to Canada

Associated Press reports Mason City Iowa native Hanford MacNider former national commander of the American Legion was selected by President Hoover to serve as minister to Canada.

Hanford MacNider Mason City Iowa American Legion Hoover Canada

George Bancroft Heads to Princess Theatre in Ladies Love Brutes

The Mighty thrill man George Bancroft returns to the Princess Theatre in Ladies Love Brutes based on Pard on My Glove. Bancroft seeks social status through Mary Astor while facing villainy from Stanley Fiewis and a life changing choice ending in a fisticuff climax. Mary Astor Fredric March Freddie Burke Frederick David Durand Claud Allister headline a strong cast. The piece also highlights Nancy Carroll and Buddy Rogers in Illusion and Joan Crawford in Montana Moon shot on a San Jacinto ranch with location star power and authentic cowhand extras.

George Bancroft Princess Theatre Bancroft Mary Astor Stanley Fiewis George Fields Fredric March Ruth Chatterton Freddie Burke Frederick David Durand Claud Allister Nancy Carroll MA Bete Ced Mies Nancy Charles Buddy) Rogers Buddy Abie New Carroll and Rogers Hal Skelly Miss Carroll Paramount Joan Crawford Montana Moon Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer San Jacinto Mountains Los Angeles Miss Crawford Malcolm St. Clair John Mack Brown Dorothy Sebastian Ricardo Cortez Benny Rubin Cliff Edwards Karl Dane Lloyd Ingrah

Clergy Attend Episcopal Conference at Mitchell Dam Club

The Rev. Peter M. Denis of St. John's Church attended a clergy conference of the Episcopal church held at Mitchell Dam Club house. The Alabama Power Company's Club members lent the facility for the event and the clergy were hosted with efforts to ensure comfort.

Peter M. Denis St. John’s Church Episcopal Church Mitchell Dam Club House Alabama Power Company

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