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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1930

Page

2

Alabama Poultry Industry Surpasses 25 Million Annual Value

Alabama poultry and egg production now exceeds 25 million dollars yearly as efficiency rises. Leaders cite cooperative marketing, spring egg storage, improved feeding from Auburn’s experiment, and large inbound egg shipments from neighboring states as key factors driving growth.

Alabama G. A. Trollope Poultry Department Auburn Edward A. O'Neal Alabama Farm Bureau Federation O'Neal Extension Service Farm Bureau Bureau

Morning Prayers Hour Moved Up

Attention tonight to the hour of morning prayers at St. John s Episcopal church being moved to 10 30 due to graduation services at Central Baptist church.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Central Baptist Church

Lanes Decreases in Census Totals 1920 to 1930

Morgan County district supervisor releases preliminary census totals showing Lanes Precinct 2 population dropping from 932 in 1920 to 813 in 1930. The area lists 139 farms. figures are subject to correction.

Lanes Morgan County

Commissioner resigns. Beasley named to replace Coleman

Athens Ala May 24 Special Wallace Coleman longtime Fourth district county commissioner submitted his resignation to Governor Graves. In his place W H Beasley a prominent farmer and ginner of the county’s west was appointed by the governor. The reason for Coleman’s resignation is not known.

Athens Ala Wallace Coleman Graves W. H. Beasley Coleman

Independents Hear Patton's Address

R B Patton an Athens attorney and candidate for state senator spoke at a Florence Alabama banquet for Independent Merchants criticizing chain stores. He addressed concerns about local business and retail competition.

Patton Athens Ala R. B. Patton Independent Merchants of Florence

Baptismal Services Slated at Southside Baptist Church

Baptismal services are planned for Sunday evening at the Southside Baptist Church. Pastor Rev. J. D. Pickens extends a cordial invitation to the public to attend.

Southside Baptist Church J. D. Pickens

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across Clues Summary

Crossword puzzle clues list items like serpent animal watering place Gaelic sta ged elevates and other terms. Entries include animal names directions verbs nouns and objects across many numeric hints, with some garbled OCR text and misprints.

Beat Dothan Census Hope In Decatur Rivalry

Professor Henry T. Lile, asked if Decatur would reach 16 000 in the census recheck, expected about 200 to 250 more residents. A Daily staffer doubted the target but noted Decatur might still beat Dothan, which led the preliminary census by 24 people.

Henry T. Lile Dothan T'he Daily Decatur

Homecoming Day Keenly Anticipated at Ninth Street Church

Ninth Street Methodist Church awaits Homecoming Sunday with quartets from Ninth Street and Bonanza and Misses Evelyn and Frances Kelly performing. Miss Witt will give a reading to mark the occasion. The pastor requests old or afflicted persons call for transportation.

Ninth Street Methodist Church Ninth Street Bonanza Evelyn Frances Kelly

Prof Hocking Addresses Clergy on Missions

Prof. S. J. Hocking of the University of Alabama spoke to Episcopal clergy during the May 20 23 conference on Missions in the church.

S. J. Hocking University of Alabama Episcopal Church

Patterson for Congress in Muscle Shoals Boost

Noel Graham urges voters in Decatur Alabama May 23 1930 to back A G Patterson for Congress over Ed B Almon arguing Patterson will move Muscle Shoals project forward, promise prosperity, and pull the district into action with proven pulling power.

Almon Decatur Ala Muscle Shoals A. G. Patterson Lé&H Noel Graham Mr. Patterson

Improvers Reported for Pryor McRee After Fire Injury

Pryor McRee, who sustained a badly strained back during a fire that damaged the Alabama Motors Company home, was reported improving today.

Pryor McRee Alabama Motors Company

Gas Drill Proposal Presented to Athens City Council

Athens Alabama May 24 Special A J Goss vice president of Chattanooga Gas Co James Kallanzis and J W Young of Fayetteville Tennessee sought a gas franchise. They plan drilling in the county or piping gas from Lincoln Tennessee county field and would transfer the franchise to United Light and Power Co. The council postponed action pending investigation.

Athens Ala A. J. Goss Chattanooga Gas Co James ©. Kallanzis J. W. Young Fayetteville, Tenn Lincoln, Tenn United Light and Power Co

New York Editor Visits Old Home

William Haggard editor from the New York World and Athens native arrived here this week to spend his vacation with local friends and relatives. He spent his day here before returning to New York after stints with the Birmingham Age-Herald and Nashville Banner.

Athens Ala William Haggard New York World Haggard New York Birmingham Age-Herald Nashville Banner

Here for Summer Burke Scheer Returns From Auburn

John Burke Scheer has returned home for the summer holidays from Alabama Polytechnic Institute in Auburn where he was a student last year.

John Burke Scheer Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn

Hartung Couple Vacationing in Huntsville

Mr and Mrs Henry Hartung are in Huntsville to spend the weekend with relatives visiting for the holidays and catching up with family.

Huntsville Henry Hartung

Radio Program SUNDAY MAY 25 Highlights Across Networks

Central and Eastern stations broadcast a full schedule of music and programs. Notable listings include The Globe Trotter and Dr Julius Klein on CBS chains, plus The Sam Herman Xylophonist and South Sea Islanders concert pieces. Also featured are orchestral, choir, and sacred hours across WEAF WABC WJZ WGN and more with multiple affiliated stations and timeslots.

WEAF New York NBC Chain Big Brother WFJC WWJ WLS Wow WDAF WSAI Major Bowes Theater Family Louise Bave Soprano WGY KSD WTAM WOAI WSMB KSTP WIBO WEEC Kris WKY WIOD WMG WSB WJDX Orch Gitla Erstinn Wren WFIC Sam Herman WOW WFIJC WABC CBS Chain The Globe Trotter WADC WGHP KOIL WIBW KFH WBCM WSPD KLRA KLZ KDYL KHJ KVI KFPY Wcky 7 KDKA WJIR KWK Wren Kyw WCKY Bri Aethe Onatorio Society WJR WLW Cincinnati WOC Davenport Crocer Boys Weaf & Music Dr. Palmer Detroit WJZ Heaven and Home WOWO Wayne Rediger Evangelist WCCO Minneapolis-St. Paul KMOX St. Louis Willie Lillie Lydia Lee Ted Straeter

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