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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1930

Page

9

Candidacy Filed for County Superintendent of Education

A declarative statement announces a Democratic filed candidacy for county superintendent of education subject to party action. The notice outlines the candidate’s intent and party affiliation as part of an official election filing.

Morganee Alabama John M. Maxwell Lothian Decatur Morgan County Claude P. Johnston Somerville POR K. Parker K Parker Danville Als Congress Eighth Congressional District ED B. Almon Tuscumbia Ala

Patterson Dies On Sunday In Falkville

Malcolm F. Patterson longtime Falkville merchant and churchman dies at home at 10 30 p m Sunday after weeks of declining health born May 5 1849 in Falkville he leaves seven children led civic and fraternal life with Methodist church and Masons funeral at 4 pm today with local pallbearers listed from his business staff and community celebrations staggered by loss but marked by service to county and church with survivors including A G Patterson Decatur and others in Falkville and Birmingham

Malcolm F. Patterson Falkville Patterson Mr. Patterson J. W. Sivley W. BE. Knight J. A. Love A. B. Walling W. BE. Clark A. C

Rotary To Elect Officers Monday

Rotary members plan to elect club officers for the coming year on Monday. A drive seeks full participation with ten members already pledging to vote. Directors will be chosen to guide club activities in the next term.

Rotary Rotary Club

Working Steadily At Ritz Theatre Athens

Workmen continue completing building and installation details at the Ritz Theatre in Athens. The theatre will open Thursday with its first all talkie program featuring On With The Show and a musical extravaganza plus a top new feature film.

Ritz Theatre Athens

Mrs Albes Called Upon Sad Mission

Mrs J H Albes longtime Decatur resident was summoned to Lost Creek West Virginia by the death of her mother Mrs Martha Spencer. The Florence Times News notes Mrs Albes 615 North Cypress street Florence was called Thursday and the body will be moved to Richmond Virginia for funeral services and interment likely Saturday final rites are expected. Surviving are three daughters and one son including Mrs Albes of Florence Eva Spencer of Clarksburg and Jennie V Spencer of Lost Creek and Paul Spencer of Lost Creek.

J. H. Albes Decatur West Virginia Florence Times-News North Cypress Street Florence Lost Creek W. Va Martha Spencer Spencer Richmond Albes Eva Spencer Clarksburg Jennie V. Spencer Paul Spencer

Bailey Ill at Home. Local Grocer Head Remains Sidelined

Friends of A. Z. Bailey learned he is seriously ill at his Gordon Drive home. Bailey, a longtime local businessman, heads the A. Z. Bailey Wholesale Grocery Company.

A. Z. Bailey Gordon Drive Mr. Bailey

Singing School To Open Soon In Decatur

E. T. Burgess of Stamp's All Star Quartette is in Decatur today to organize a singing school beginning on July Tth. Those interested are asked to call or see A. L. Moye. Burgess previously taught a similar course here last summer.

E. T. Burgess Stamp All Star Quartette Decatur Burgess A. L. Moye

Finch couple to visit Chattanooga Tennessee

Mr and Mrs W 8 Finch depart Tuesday for a brief visit in Chattanooga Tennessee.

Chattanooga Finch Tenn

Reverend James A. Smith in Birmingham today

Reverend James A. Smith, pastor of the Central Baptist Church, was in Birmingham today for undisclosed church duties.

Birmingham James A. Smith Central Baptist Church

Hartselle Circuit Court Clerk Attends County Court Sessions

Circuit Court Clerk John H. Green visited Hartselle to observe the county court sessions held there today.

Hartselle John H. Green

Crop Report Shows Favorable Statewide Conditions

The weekly crop update notes germination in cotton seed and rapid grass growth while weeds challenge fields. Pastures and livestock thrive as rains aid gardens and truck crops. drought losses are higher in weaker crops. Black Belt hay and alfalfa show improvement. soybeans and cowpeas remain to be planted as plowing and chopping loom.

Dhe Black Belt Sudan

Sudekum Plans To Sell Crescent Amusement Theatres

Nashville based Crescent Amusement company led by Tony Sudekum eyes a early week sale of its Crescent theatres chain. The firm operates ten Nashville houses including Knickerbocker Fifth Avenue Elite and Belmont with about 150 theaters across Tennessee Alabama and Kentucky. Brothers Tony and Harry Sudekum are longtime cinema and business figures with extensive civic and club ties.

Crescent Amusement Company Tony Sudekum Sudekum Henry Sudekum Fifth Avenue Dixxie Crystal Elite Nashville Capitol Aepresent Knickerbrocker Princess Belmont Rex Rialto Tennessee Alabama Kentucky Springfield Dyersburg Gadsden Ala Morristown Paris Harry Sudekum Tonyum Edenwold W. Q. Palmer Tennessee General Assembly Sudekums Henry Sarah Egensperger Sudekum Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce Lutheran Church Belle Meade Country Club Richtind Club Oriental Club

Mortgage Foreclosure Sale In Decatur Alabama

Notice details a mortgage foreclosure of property in Decatur Morgan County Alabama Lot 19 Block 4 Jarvis Addition. The purchaser at public outcry will be Georgie B. Miller transferee holder of the mortgage due to default. Sale scheduled for June 28 in front of Morgan County Courthouse.

W. A. Bibb O. J Lydia E. Thomas Morgan County Alabama Georgie B. Miller Decatur Morgen Jarvis Addition Georgie Jr Georgie B. M Tennis Tidwell Pat Clemmons State of Alabama Obama Joe Davis Morgan Bama Towit Lillie Davis Producers Hay & Grain Company, Corporation Post Office Perina of Illinois Furner Coal & Geis Morgan National Bank of J. Draper

Public Keynote on Thompson Drive and Reform Calls

The text praises a keynote address denouncing wealth and politics collusion, cites Cleveland's tariff challenge, and lauds Woodrow Wilson for appealing to conscience and humanity. It frames contemporary burdens on the public and urges enlightened leadership.

Nhen Cleveland Woodrow Wilson

Injured Men Improve After Friday Car Crash

Clarence Worley and Alva Bryant injured Friday night are reported improving. Worley remains confined to bed as the more seriously hurt while Bryant has returned to duties.

Clarence Worley Alva Bryant Mr. Worley Mr. Bryant

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Alabsama James A. Forman Morgan County Board Morgan County Board of Revenue A. A. Means Henry Thomas Lile Hodges Crow Hodges M. Crow Barris Julian Harris Morgen County Morgan IF. B. Borleson B Burleson George T. Woodruff Spa Joppa R. Pryor McRee Albert Bud) Davis R. C. McWhorter County Board of Revenue R. C McWhorter Alabame J. T. Burch J T. Burch Congressional A. G. Patterson WM. E. Skeggs Mrs. Albes Crescent Southern School of Osteopathy Franklin, Ky American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Business Guide B. & A. Top & Body Shop Wilson Ave Morgan County Motor CO Lee St Hill Chevrolet CO. Lee Southern Sheet Metal Works Second Ave Mullen Plumbing and Heating Leeds J. M. Clark & Sqn Jervis Foundry & Machine CO Perry 6Th Ave 8Th Ave T. L. Baker Oak St A Lumber CO 4Th Ave Moulton St Bank Street Johnston St J. W. Thornton Emma Porter N. M. Oliver 20Th St Southern School of Printing United States Southern School of Printing Tennessee Valley Printing CO Piper & Empire Coal Smith Coal Co., Inc L. B. Wyatt & Son Lafayette S. S. Broadus Peebles Rainey's Blue Ribbon Shoe Shop Marcel New York Cornelian Court D. C. Adams Move’s Beauty Parlor Sisaive E. Gordon Drive Waite Box Norge Tanttre Wade Decatur Mattress Company Sherman Jackson E. Church T A Caddell Drug Co Por Sale T. B Crittenden Harteelle T. R. Covey M. Riggsbee BE. A. Poteete R. O. Gilmore Hunter Furniture CO Les A Bailey A. Z Bailey Groce. Co Berryhill Decatur Mill & Cabinet Works Bank St W. Church Hill Bros E. Moulton St Carrell Furniture L. L. Frasier Auto Valves Toledo Valves H. & H. Macchine Works W. Moulton Whiteside Goodyear Lookmont Tire CO L. R. Jacks W. Church St Ing Man E. E. Forbes FEE Thompson Drive Bee Line Highway Thomas. Realty & Ins DAILY Ide Lelayhuns Elf Eries Oloblng OALLE Patrona OAILT Ars Skippy Percy L. Crosby the Used Car Co Ries B Cecoby Great Britain Righta Yourceg Hone Features Syndicate The
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