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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1933
Page
8
Mrs. Mattie Vincent Tl died at her son Alfred Sloan’s home after a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted this week by Rev. W. F. Paust, with interment at Wesley Chapel cemetery in Athens Alabama.
Mr and Mrs H F Sherrod and daughter Esther Lee of Eva travel to Chicago with Miss Joanna Neil of Somerville and the Misses Redus of Danville. They plan to attend the Century of Progress Exposition and return in about a week.
The title George In a Jam is the play to be presented by Priceville youth at Flint school Saturday night. The public is invited to attend.
An ad touts rapid relief from neuralgia headaches and neuritis using Bayer aspirin. It claims effects begin within seconds of swallowing as the tablet disintegrates and pain relief starts minutes after ingestion. The illustration emphasizes fast action and Bayer branding.
A local education focused oil committee was formed by dealers in Huntsville Florence Sheffield and Decatur at the Chamber of Commerce. The group will appoint separate Decatur Ath ens and Hartselle panels to enforce code violations and education. Members include E M Wise chair Decatur and Jim McCrory Pan Am Birmingham as state officials sent to assist.
Athens resident Nate Hatchett is reported resting comfortably in Powers Hospital after an automobile accident several days ago. He is the son of the late W. T. Hatchett and well known in this section of the state.
Athens Alabama October 20 Rural elementary rural schools in this county will open for the present year on October 30 Amos Clanton county superintendent of education announced. The duration depends on funds. the county board of education will not operate beyond money available for salaries.
Among those from Decatur leaving today for Knoxville to attend the Alabama Tennessee game are Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rankin and James Rankin.
Athens Ala Oct 20 A B Crutcher county tax collector announced delinquent tax property for sale on November 20 the latest date for such sales in the county The list is being reduced gradually by proceeds from cotton sales and other sources of income.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for oil drill operators in Alabama Georgia and Tennessee with pay from 70 to 76 cents per hour. Applications due November 6 1933 in Atlanta. Requirements include US citizenship three months air drill experience age 18 to 47 health fitness and a passing federal medical exam.
E. Gibson a farmer from Trinity Route 1 Morgan county visited Decatur today on business.
Mr and Mrs A W Hill leave for Sweetwater Tennessee to visit their son Archie Jr a student at T M I They plan to attend the Alabama Tennessee game in Knoxville Saturday to watch the football match.
The Decatur Hi Y Club met October 17 at 6 30 PM in St John s Episcopal Church. President Donald Branum called the meeting, roll was called, minutes read, and routine business discussed. Billy Kirby presented an Athletics program. Next meeting is Tuesday October 26.
Dawson O Cottingill a Hillsboro Route 3 farmer traveled to Decatur for matters related to his farm and local business interests.
Mrs. W. M. Pierce returns to her Tuscumbia home after visiting her aunt Mrs. Anna Baker on Walnut Street.
Decatur public schools designate Saturday as Tag Day to raise funds for school books for disadvantaged children. The public is urged to buy tags to support education and help needy students obtain schooling.
Miss Mamie Sanders returns to work at the probate office this morning after an illness kept her from duties on Thursday.
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