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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1929

Page

8

Governor Kohler Unknown on Wisconsin Prohibition View

Wisconsin Governor Walter J. Kohler faces a pro and con moment over the Velstead act and state prohibition. Press speculation notes his silence on the issue since 1928 while wets and drys anticipate his stance as legislative action nears.

Madison Wis Walter J. Kohler Hoover Wisconsin Wets Thomas M. Duncan Milwaukee Kohler Anti-Saloon League Drys

Mine of Gold and Murder in the Ogden Mine

Peebles and Deacon explore the Ogden mine and uncover a rich gold vein. A found skeleton with a murdered past and a torn Torridity paper hint at a thirty year old crime tied to Jerry Ogden and Andrew Ogden. Tomorrow promises the reveal.

Peebles Deacon Furie Ogden Jerry Ogden Jerry Nathan Hyde Henry Hyde John Skull Valley Cal Lundy Andrew Dillon Alex Peterson Andrew Ogden MacNair

Years of service in Model T Fords

The Ford Motor Company continues to dedicate plants to Model T parts and labor for restoration and servicing. The list shows approximate labor charges for recon ditioning tasks such as valve work, carburetor overhaul, transmission bands, rods, and rear axle work. Parts costs vary with need, but Ford keeps prices low with small profit margins.

Ford Motor Company Ford

Poppies Sale Reminder By Local Legion Posts

Public urged to buy 2000 Memorial Day poppies Thursday as Legion and Legion Auxiliary promote sales. Poet Erin Walker of 609 Oak Street, a member, shares a tribute reminding citizens of sacrifice and duty. Proceeds support veterans and memorial observances.

Legion Ae Legion Auxiliary Erin Walker Walker Oak Street Legion Auxiliary United States

Hart Charts Western Rise From Mailroom To Hollywood

William S Hart recounts his journey from miller’s son in poverty to Hollywood star in My Life East and West. He details early stage struggles, big breaks in The Squaw Man and The Virginian, rising salaries, and the heavy mail asking for more western films. Bolivar biography and other works follow.

Richard Maslock New York William S. Hart West East Hart Modjeska Mantell George Tyler William Faversham Cash Hawkins Hollywood Bill Hart

Daily Cross-Word Puzzle Across and Down clues

A filled puzzle clue list with across and down prompts including definitions and theme hints. It enumerates numbered entries such as goddess of the harvest and other standard crossword prompts, with several spellings and potential archaic forms.

Experts Predict Radio to Conquer Hazard of Flying

Two Bureau of Standards engineers told the National Aeronautic meeting that radio will solve weather hazards in flight with safe landings in fog as the main challenge. They outlined telephony beacons and marker beacons aiding navigation and weather broadcasts, with 30 stations planned by June 30 to guide pilots along established airways.

ST. Louis Bureau of Standards United States Department of Commerce National Aeronautic Meeting J. H. Dellinger H. Diamond United States Airways

Evergreen Network to Form New Coast Radio Chain

San Francisco May 28. A new radio chain is being formed on the Pacific coast by H. H. King a former newspaper man and NBC official in San Francisco and associates. The company Evergreen Network Inc will have headquarters in Seattle with KOL as key station.

San Francisco Pacific Coast H. H. King NBC Evergreen Network, Inc Seattle KOL Key Station

Stamps Singers to Perform at Athens School

Announcement lists two Stamps quartets appearing at Athens Agricultural School on the third Sunday in June with a full day sing and a following Monday double concert in the school auditorium. Limestone and Morgen County residents are invited to attend.

Stamps Athens Athens Agricultural School Agricultural School

Market Tops $100 At Decatur Curb Market

Decatur curb market sales exceeded one hundred dollars with total sales reported at 120.16 dollars. Priceville seller Mrs. D H McClellan led with a single sale of 15 dollars. A wide range of farm produce was offered.

Decatur Curb D. H. McClellan Priceville

Resolutions Of Respect For Mr. T. M. Dix

Resolutions honor Mr. T. M. Dix of Central National Bank who died, noting his service as a director and his wise counsel. The community laments the loss to religious, educational, social, and civic interests and to the bank family. The resolution expresses reverent submission to the Infinite One.

T. M. Dix Central National Bank

Vaughan Quartet to Attend Ardmore Singing Event

Interest grows for an all day singing at Ardmore on the second Sunday in June. The Vaughan quartet from Lawrenceburg Tennessee will attend. Public invited to join the event scheduled for the entire day.

Vaughan Lawrenceburg Tenn Ardmore I És

Airports Should Be Designed With Pleasing Architecture

Joseph B. Strauss urged legislation for permanent fireproof hangers and a standard hangar specification. He said airports need to be designed with attention to architecture as developments aim to determine exact aircraft height and locate runways in foggy conditions with radio guidance as the feasible method.

Joseph B. Strauss Chicago

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