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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1931

Page

10

Future Farmers Target Pure Seed and Seed Corn Exhibit

The Falkville Future Farmers of America held a meeting devoted to seed corn selection and care. A seed corn exhibit accompanied discussions, with four cash prizes totaling 5 dollars. Seventeen vocational agriculture students entered exhibits, with visitors Shirley Summerford and B G Hall attending. Neal Burch won first prize for Douthit, William Burch second, M D Sanders third, and Bill Orr won Prolific for Hickory King.

Rmets Shirley Summerford Falkville F. F. A B. G. Hall Palkville Mr. Hall Neal Burch Douthit William Burch M. D. Sanders Bill Orr Hickory King

Sandlin dies at Falkville home aged 82

L. B. Sandlin, 82, died Wednesday at his daughter Mrs. R. A. Summerford’s Falkville home after a prolonged illness. Born in May 1849 in Morgan county near Falkville, he leaves six children including Randolph Sandlin and L. B. Sandlin in Hartselle route 1, and several daughters. Funeral at Herting Cemetery at 3:00 p m with Rev. G C. Dobbs officiating.

L. B. Sandlin R. A. Summerford Falkville Mr. Sandlin Morgan County Falkvile Randolph L. B Hartselle Addie West Palkville T. P. Wood W. B. Orr Shirley Summerford Buddy Summerford J. B. Sandlin Wade West Burl West Herting Cemetery G. C. Dobbs Drinkard

Genaty Improves After Operation in Decatur

Fred A. Genaty, a well known local businessman, shows improvement after an operation. He has been ill for several weeks and was missed from daily duties while in contact with many people in Decatur.

Fred A. Genaty Baugh’s Mr. Genaty Decatur

Mrs Harris Leaves Cullman After Serious Operation

Mrs J W Harris of Cullman returns home today after recovering at Baughs Infirmary following a serious operation. She has been under care since the first in September.

Cullman Baugh’s Infirmary

Hartselle Citizen Miller Returns Home After Illness

J G C Miller, a well known Hartselle resident, is able to return home today after recovering from appendicitis. He had been confined at Baugh's for several days.

J. GC. Miller Hartselle Miller Baugh’s

Griffin Rested Well After Parkville Accident

Parkville resident A Griffin rested well today after sustaining injuries in an automobile accident several days ago. Mr eooke arrived for an operation following the injuries.

A. Griffin Parkville Eooke

Furnished Two Bedroom Apartment for Rent in Steam Area

Light house style two bedroom furnished apartment for rent. Includes steam heat and reasonable terms. Address box 1054.

Painful Piles Relief Ad Sparks Cautionary Tone

An advertisement touts Roterecsy Ointment as a powerful remedy for itchy piles with claims of healing and soothing effects. It urges immediate use to end discomfort and embarrassment, presenting the product as the right solution for sufferers.

Both Teams Hit Hard In First Game Grove Takes The Decision

In a gritty opener the Cardinals and Athletics exchange chances with key moments. Martin extends his hitting streak to three with another single, while Foxx and Gelbert contribute runs as Grove secures the win amid defensive miscues and aggressive baserunning.

Grove

Beauty contest to crown Miss Decatur at Princess Theatre

Many firms enter young women in a beauty contest tonight at 8:30 on the Princess Theatre stage. Winners receive a loving cup. Entrants include Woco-Pep Co, Allen's Beauty Shop, A P Tea Co, Move's Beauty Parlor, Athens Lumber Co, Thomas Furniture Co, E M Leeson, Valley Coal Co, Wohl's Dept Store, Stinson Bros, City Park Flower Shop, Wilder's Standard Oil Co, Gulf Refining Co, Williams Printing Co, Sheats Grocery Co, Alabama Utilities Service Co, Hicks Henderson, Speake, Warren Ratliffe, Crane's Clothes.

Decatur Princess Theatre

Ninth Inning Rally Held as Cards Fail to Score

Ninth inning notes show Athletics pitcher Haas, Cochran, and Simmons retired, while Cards Gelbert doubled, Blades struck out, Mancuso batted for High, Foxx fouled out, and Roettger lined out. No runs, one hit, no errors.

Simmons High Roettger Frisch Bishop Foxx Williams Derringer Grove Wilson Gelbert Bottomley Hafey Martin Cochrane Athletics Haas Miller Flowers Prisch Johnson Haas Blades Mancuso

Local Shops and Venues Highlighted in Brief Odds and Ends

A compact listing notes shops and venues including Shop, Scanlon's Gift, Bhop and Moore Physical School, Lyong Hotel and Why Not Eat Here Onfe, signaling a period snapshot of commercial and lodging names.

Scanlon’s Gift Bhop Moore Physical School Lyong Hotel Onfe

Weather report notes today’s low around sixty at seven a.m.

The weather bureau provides today’s temperature briefing with a minimum near 60 degrees recorded by seven o’clock this morning.

Weather Bureau

No Rainfall Recorded Over 24 Hours Ending Morning

A weather note reports no rainfall for the 24 hours ending at seven o'clock this morning, indicating a dry period for the area.

Official Board to Meet This Evening

The official board of the Ninth Street Methodist church will meet this evening at 7 00 at the parsonage. Attendance is requested as only about four weeks remain before the annual conference.

Ninth Street Methodist Church

Leaves for home from Atlanta cotton office

Joe Hardy of the Atlanta offices of the McFadden Cotton company has returned home after a brief business trip.

Joe Hardy Atlanta The McFadden. Cotton Company

Appointment in Estate of Booker Bradford

Probate Court grants letters of administration to Mary Lane as administratrix of the estate of Booker K Bradford deceased. Creditors must present claims within the time allowed by law or be barred. Notices published by the Morgen County Probate Court under Judge M D Wiggins. September 24 and October 18 dates.

Booker K. Bradford M. D. Wiggins Morgen County

Poultry Club Announces Egg Setting and Pullet Swap

J. T. Belue farm agent announces a Poultry Club meeting for Saturday October 3 at A. J. Bullington's store one mile west of Athens on Florence Road. 4 H poultry members bring two choice pullets per egg setting for breeder selection. breeder will pick one.

J. T. Belue The Poultry Club Mr. Belue A. J. Bullington Athens Florence Road

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