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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1929

Page

3

Select Tire Service to be Goodrich Truck Tire Distributor

The B F Goodrich Rubber Company names Select Tire Service in Decatur as the Goodrich Truck tire distributor. E W Dick Kennedy, manager, brings years of Alabama tire retail experience and promises modern equipment and expert tire service for Morgan county operators. The line includes Goodrich truck tires, passenger car tires, inner tubes, airplane tires and accessories.

Lee and Oak Streets B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company Akron Ohio Goodrich Truck Tire Distributors Decatur E. W Dick) Kennedy Alabama Morgan County Kennedy Goodrich

Weather Sketch: Highs 83 Low 66 Over Past 24 Hours

The mercury remained elevated over the last day with a maximum of 83 and a minimum of 66. Local observers report sustained heat and humidity contributing to near record feel.

Radio Programs and Clear Channel Station Listings

Radio schedule for May 28 lists WABC WBBM WENR WGN WLS WMAQ WLW and more with times 4:30 to 11:12 PM. Includes orchestras bands news and dance programs across Chicago Cincinnati Detroit Minneapolis and other cities with station call letters and kilocycles.

Associated Press Clear Channel Associated Stations WABC New York Frederic W. Wile United States Navy WADC WOWO KMOX KOIL WGHP WBBM KMBC WSPD WHK WCCO KLRA KRLD WLAC WDOD WBRC WREC KFJF KTSA WISN WDSU KFH WFBM Voice of Columbia WEKRC Guy Lombardo KYW Chicago Bob Walter Wilson WJZ Hotel Orch WJZ & Weaf WENR Farmer Rush Mike and Herman WGN WLIB Quin Hawks WEAF WLS WMAQ Howard O'Brien Amos-Andy Dan & Sylvia WLW Cincinnati Cleveland Ohio Caverns WIZ Henry Fillmore Dantve Harmony Cin Des Moines Little Symphony WCX WJR Detroit Amos Graystone Ft. Wayne Safety Council KFAB Lincoln Minneapolis Mack and Lundberg Izaak Walton Eddie, Dunstedter Orch St. Louis Geo. Berkey Orchestra Dallas WFAA Symphony Orch WBAP Fort Worth Kths Hot Springs Ensemble WHAS Louisville WSM Nashville

B C Stops Headaches and Quiets Nerves

The ad touts B C as a new prescription from a North Carolina druggist claimed to relieve headaches sciatic and neuralgic pains within minutes. It promises safe speedy relief with five ingredients working together and sells in 10c and 7c packages at druggists.

North Carolina

Flying railroad is here already

St Louis May 28 The third national aeronautic meeting heard talks on air transportation as a growing, profitable commercial field. R W Ireland of National Air Transport called air lines flying railroads and rivals to rail carriers in speed and cost. Charles N Monteith of Boeing predicted rapid growth in air passenger service and future improvements beyond the next twenty years.

ST. Louis National Aeronautic R. W. Ireland National Air Transport, Inc Charles N. Monteith Boeing Airplane Company

Giant orange peel hangar rises at Akron for navy airships

At the Goodyear Zeppelin facility near Akron a vast steel hangar under construction will house two large navy airships. The arched orange peel design spans eight and a half acres, stands 205 feet high, and uses globe doors on tracks powered by four 125 horsepower engines. Dr Karl Arnstein leads the project.

Akron Goodyear- Zeppelin United States Navy Woolworth Washington Monument Karl N. Arnstein Goodyear Corporation Navy Ohio Inset

Colorado girl of 14 hailed as new hope of western art

Durango Colorado May 28 a 14 year old girl Leila Pickering is backed by local businessmen to pursue art lessons and study at Colorado Women's College. Critics praise her sculptures noting early talent from wax figures as a child and prize winning designs from state and national shows. She will receive instruction from college faculty and Arnold Ronnebeck of the Denver Art Museum with ongoing support after graduation.

Colorado Durango Colo Leila Pickering Colorado Women’s College Leila State Baptist Convention Chicago Arnold Ronnebeck Denver Art Museum

Second Division Veterans Gather In Natons Reunion In Boston

Eleven years after the 2nd division’s march toward Chateau-Thierry the unit will hold a two day reunion in Boston on May 31 and June 1. Maj Gen James G Harbord and Maj Gen Preston Brown among attendees. The Belleau Wood monograph by Capt John W Thomason Jr will be announced as part of the event.

Boston Chateau-Thierry France United States Paris Bouresches Belleau Wood Vaux James G. Harbord LeJune United States Marines Thiacourt Preston Brown 1St Corps John W. Thomason, Jr Marine Corps J. G. Harbord J. A. LeJune U. S. Marines

Edward Howell Named Football Coach at Pittsburgh Teachers

Edward “Blue” Howell, longtime Nebraska left end and three year threat to the Cornhuskers, is selected to succeed Garfield W. Weede as football coach at Pittsburgh Teachers College. Weede will remain director of athletics.

Pittsburgh, Kas Edward “Blue” Howell University of Nebraska Garfield W. Weede Pittsburgh Teachers College Weede

Cusinier Looks to Diamond Ward with White Sox

Frank Bo Cuisinier, UW football and baseball star, may join the Chicago White Sox after completing his physical education degree in June. The standout quarterback is also a solid infielder, shaping as a versatile addition for Chicago.

Chicago Frank Bo” Cuisinier University of Wisconsin Chicago White Sox Cuisinier

Presbyterians 10 Tackle Problem At General Assembly

St Paul Minnesota May 28 1947 The church general assembly debates control of Princeton Theological Seminary as liberal and fundamentalist factions clash A test vote gave Dr Cleland B McAfee a win over ultraconservative J Gresham Machen The liberals seek a single board of control and dissolution of the rival boards awaiting today's decision

ST. Paul, Minn Presbyterian Church of the Cleland B. McAfée Chicago McAfee J. Greshman Machan Princeton

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Craig WOAI San Antonio Leila. Pickering Women's Nat's Goodyear Hartselle P. D. Box Sheffield Anniston BLUE Decatur Drug Stores Presbyterians Slavory Brock & Spight Co Morgan County National Bank The Decatur Daily Will ‘Cail
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