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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1930

Page

2

Gas Industry Near New Era of Expansion Proclaimed

Albert E. Pierce president of Central Public Service Corporation asserts gas and natural gas will see the greatest period of expansion yet. His firm, Alabama Utilities Service Corporation, has grown to a $350,000,000 concern with gas properties and planned further growth. He says the gas industry, long deemed dead by many analysts, is now in its strongest position and on the threshold of a new era of expansion.

Albert E. Pierce Central Public Service Corporation Alabama Utilities Service Corporation Pierce

Elanda Lee Faces Fan Mail Fame and Coaching Deal

Elanda Lee, known as La Paloma, brings a bundle of fan letters to Mr. Fiske as her radio career hinges on public demand. Fiske offers coaching by Suwanee Collier and a plan to turn her into a top paid artist, while warning of tough training and the pressures of commercial success.

Elanda Pro Suwanee Collier Fiske Miss Lee Blanda Wormwood Gall Suwanee Collier la Paloma People Elanda Lee la Paloma Dixie

Gas Industry Echoes Auto Boom With Shifting Uses

The article notes the gas industry resembled the American auto sector, facing claims of dormancy yet growing by finding new markets. It traces the shift from lighting to heating, with gas output up about 400 percent over thirty years and steady dividends as manufacturers expand.

Sewell Elected President of Alabama Postal Men

John W. Sewell of Montgomery was chosen president of the Alabama Federation of Postal Employes at the federation's two day convention closing in Montgomery. Mrs. Charles Shelton of Huntsville was reelected president of the LadiesAuxiliary. Other officers named include Mary Kidd Sheffield first vice president C B West Carbon Hill second vice president Miss May Alexander Birmingham third vice president W J Gradham Mobile and A E Kidd Tuscaloosa secretary treasurer.

Montgomery Ala John W. Sewell Alabama Federation of Postal Employes Charles Shelton Huntsville Ladies’ Auxiliary Mary Kidd Sheffield C. B. West Carbon Hill May Alexander Birmingham W. J. Gradham Mobile A. E. Kidd Tuscaloosa

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A compact list of crossword clues for an unspecified puzzle with across and down entries including serpen ts hold back noticed Italian coins Japanese spin chief date evening meal rim awaits forward substantive tropical forest vine footless man coll og. solution of yesterday business of piloting written promise to pay compass point English town biblical city ocean profits American socialist kind of tree born woman's weapon expression of credulity European mountains knight s title made ready assisted car love overs much co a ton of it unmarried woman s title afresh act sting in fire make into a table i e musical symbol for silver take out transgressed divine law made of a certain cereal rele ute imitates languish genus of the olive tree ancient Roman clan obtained label type squares.

Compass Point Ocean

Dix Lands Starring Radio Debut in Seven Keys to Baldpate

Dix enjoys a coveted lead as Magee in Seven Keys to Baldpate, adapted by Earl Derr Biggers from the stage hit. William Le Baron buys the radio film, produced by R KO, for a Sunday Strand Theatre showing in Cullman, promising a lively suspenseful farce and melodrama.

George M. Cohan Audible Film Entertainment Cohan Magee William le Baron Hollywood Baldpate Earl Derr Biggers Strand Cullman

Revival Begins Sunday at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church

A revival campaign will begin Sunday at the Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church. Rev B Smith of Nashville, known to Morgan County through his pastorship at Hartselle, will do the preaching and a very successful revival is anticipated.

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church B. Smith Nashville Morgan Hartselle

Association Will Meet On June 10

The Morgan County Baptist Association will hold a meeting on June 10 at the Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church. Baptists from all county churches are expected to attend.

Association Morgan County Baptist Association Sixteenth Avenue

Christian Church Radio Service Report

The Christian church in the United States will air a radio service Sunday afternoon from two to four. The program will be broadcast on a national hook-up. Rev. Jewell Howard invites all radio fans to tune in.

United States Jewell Howard

Mentone Hut To Be Ready June 18

The Mentone hut at Morgan County will be ready for occupancy June 15 when the encampment opens. Will Spanabel C Dobbs and Rev J D Pickens will visit Mentone Monday to oversee repairs and improvements to the hut.

Mentone Hut Morgan County Mentone Will Spanabel C. L. Dobbs Rev. J. D. Pickens

Rotarians to Vote for Board at Monday Meeting

Rotarians prepare to elect their board of directors for the ensuing year at the regular meeting held at the YMCA. President Peter M. Dennis urged all Rotarians to attend and cast their ballots at 12 15 Monday.

Rotarians Peter M. Dennis

CLASS TO MEET AT ST PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH

The teachers training class will meet Monday at 7 30 pm at St Pauls Lutheran church. Wednesday evening an illustrated lecture titled With the Gospel in China will be given at the church.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church China

Manley to Fill Pulpit at Westside Church

Rev. A. H. Manley, former pastor, will fill the pulpit at Westside Presbyterian church Monday in both morning and evening services. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend.

A. H. Manley Westside Presbyterian Church

Decatur Curb Market Seeks Boost In Buying And Selling

Local stallholders at the Decatur curb market aim to raise sales by encouraging more buyers and sellers to participate. The initiative focuses on increasing daily traffic and expanding product variety at the outdoor stalls.

Decatur Curb

Eva Area Invites Public to All Day Sing at High School

The Eva community extends a cordial invitation to singers of all sections to attend a full day event at the high school this Sunday. The annual sing is expected to draw an unusually large crowd.

Eva

Illness Update On Local Grocer A Z Bailey

A. Z. Bailey, a renowned local wholesale grocer, is ill at his home but somewhat improved after a restless night, with relatives hopeful for continued recovery.

A. Z. Bailey

Musical Concert At Fairview Baptist Church Tonight

A concert is presented this evening at Fairview Baptist Church starting at 7 39 o clock. The public is invited to attend a planned program of music.

Fairview Baptist Church

Mercury Drops With Temperatures Plunging This Morning

The weather bureau reports a high of 74 and a low of 48 this morning as temperatures continue to fall over the past two and a half hours. Local readings show a sharp downward trend since early morning.

Mercury Weather Bureau

Rainfall Reported No Precipitation Through 7 A.M.

The weather bureau reports no rain up to 7 o clock this morning in today’s rainfall update.

Weather Bureau

River Gauge Reads 48 Feet on Tennessee Today

The Tennessee River reached 48 feet at 7 o'clock according to the local gauge reading.

Tennessee

Red Cross Seeks Funds for Flood Victims in Louisiana

Dr Cottingham of the Rapid es Chapter issues fresh call to raise 10 000 to 15 000 dollars for 10 000 to 15 000 people marooned by Red River floods in Natchitoches Red River and Grant parishes Louisiana. The Red Cross has already distributed 12 000 dollars and appeals for liberal contributions from headquarters.

Red River Natchitoches Grant Louisiana Cottingham Irman Rapides Red Cross Teemgpe Soa

Y M C A Leader Leaves For North Carolina Visit

Maynard Layman in charge of boys' work activities at the local Y M C A left today for a trip to points in North Carolina to observe and visit programs and activities.

Maynard Layman Points North Carolina

Board to Meet at First Christian Church Monday

The official board of the First Christian church will meet Monday evening at 7 30 o clock at the First Christian church.

The First Christian Church

Young People Invited to Church of God Meeting

A cordial invitation extends to young people to attend services at 6:30 at the Church of God on Sixth Avenue. The subject will be In the Valley of Decision.

Church of God Sixth Avenue Valley of Decision

Wagon Aged 54 Years Still Serves Mr Means Market Runs

The article notes a 54 year old wagon owned by James W. Means still in service near Means Bridge. Built by J.C. M for Means, it is a tar pole wagon and thimble skien used to bring produce to the Decatur market.

Proba Means Decatur J.C. M James W. Means Means‘ Bridge

Rally Meeting Set by Westminster Senior C E Society

The Westminster Senior Christian Endeavor Society will hold a rally Sunday evening at 6 20. Plans for the summer will be the main feature as a summer program is outlined. All members are urged to attend and a cordial invitation is extended to all young people.

Westminster Senior Christian Endeavor Society

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