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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1931

Page

8

New Books Added To Library From Rotary Gift

The Carnegie Library Board thanks the Rotary Club for a 15.00 donation enabling purchase of 23 children s books. Titles include Poor Little Rich Girl Lame Prince Shaun O Day of Ireland Heidi Tales From Shakespeare Black Beauty Pilgrim s Progress Swiss Family Robinson Kidnapped Robin Hood Fairy Tales Robinson Crusoe Alice in Wonderland and more. The gift supports library improvements and the annual report covers 1930 1931.

Board of Control Carnegie Library Ucge Rotary Club Seelareius Childrens Gates Prince—Nulock Arden Stevenson Shaun O'Day Ireland Brondes L Jeanne France D Ho — Mathiews Mathiews Heidi — Spyri Lamb Sewell Bunyan Wyss Dickens Robin Hood McSpadden Aesop Hans Brinker Dodge Cardinal Porter Theodore Roosevelt Man Morgan Boy Aldrich

How Young Lady's Health Improved Cardus touted by mothers for young women's health

A letter from Mrs. W. H. Guinn of Milroy Indiana describes health improvement after using Cardus. The testimonial claims many young women gained better health and reduced suffering through Cardul as a tonic during youth.

Cardus W. H. Guinn Milroy Ind

Daily Crossword Puzzle In Province Private Clue List

A list of crossword clues with numbers from 1 across to 63 across covering simple definitions for nouns verbs and adjectives. Includes hints such as public vehicle follow closely sports related terms and references to people and objects. The entry ends with the note DIO Answe to Previous Puzzle CILIAIRIC indicating theme or answer key.

Books in circulation and fines report

Books in circulation stand at 16 677 with 992 new members added. Money collected from fines and rent on books totals 382 38 dollars.

Classified Ads Boost Local Industry Activity

Local classified ads stir economic activity by connecting buyers with sellers. Small shops and tradesmen advertise offerings, job openings, and services, highlighting community commerce and opportunities in the region.

Presiding Elder R. T. Tyler Schedules County Visits

Presiding Elder R. T. Tyler of the Decatur district plans three Lawrence county church visits Friday with conferences at Mt. Hope 10 30 a m Mt Moriah 2 30 p m and Moulton 6 00 p m He preaches at Johnsons chapel 11 oclock Sunday conducts Hart selle conference at 3 00 p m and preaches in Falkville Sunday evening.

R. T. Tyler Decatur Lawrence County Lawrence Mt. Hope Mt. Moriah Moulton Tyler Johnson’s Chapel Hartselle Falkville

Prof Hocking To Fill Pulpit Here

J Hocking of the extension department at the University of Alabama will fill the pulpit at St John s Episcopal Church Sunday at 11 o clock. He will preach on The Three Crowns and discuss today s problems.

Alabama St. John’s Episcopal Church

Mrs J T Niager Improves After Winter Visit

Mrs J T Niager who went to Sampson Alabama to spend winter with her son Rev Roy Niager is considerably improved in health. She has written local friends that her health is much better and she is recuperating from a recent serious operation.

J. T. Niager Sampson, Ala Rev Roy Niager

Rotary committee meets at St John’s rectory Thursday

The Decatur Rotary Club community service committee will convene Thursday evening at 7 30 at St John’s rectory to discuss important committee work.

Decatur Rotary Club St. John’s Rectory

New Year Outlook At Ninth Street Church

The Ninth Street church reports progress after a quarterly conference and looks forward to continuing plans under Rev. M. M. Newton. The congregation meets monthly, reviewing general conditions and preparing updates to be shared with the North district.

Ninth Street North M. M

Bishop McDowell to Visit St John’s Episcopal Church

Rt. Rev. William G. McDowell will make an official visitation to St John’s Episcopal Church on November 22 at the invitation of the rector. He will present a confirmation class during the visit.

William G. McDowell D. D St. John’s Episcopal Church

Gardner returns to Decatur to join Powell and Company

C F Gardner, former local resident now living in Lauderdale county, has returned to Decatur to make his home and has accepted a position with Powell and Company.

C. F. Gardner Lauderdale County Decatuir Powell and Company

Zimmerman Dons Identification Tag in Tulane Scrimmage

William Watson, ex Alabama back, relays that Tulane used psychology against Vanderbilt by sewing a thick black stripe on Don Zimmerman's trousers. He says the tactic did not hinder Zimmerman but allowed other backs to showcase their moves as Vanderbilt watched closely.

William Windy) Watson University of Alabama Tulane Vanderbilt Vandy Don Zimmerman Greenies Don Watson

Trade School Opens 1931 Session at YMCA

The YMCA trade school started the 1931 term with 24 enrollments, a number expected to rise in the next two weeks. Teachers listed are Prof. J. D. Garren and E. J. Bryant.

J. D. Garren E. J. Bryant

Morgan County Baptist Association meeting in Union Grove

Reverend J. D. Pickens pastor of Southside Baptist church and W. L. Hatchett prominent layman attend sessions of the Morgan County Baptist Association in Union Grove today.

J. D. Pickens Southside Baptist Church W. L. Hatchett Union Grove Morgan County Baptist Association

All Day Sing Scheduled at Oak Grove Sunday

Oak Grove hosts an all day sing with many Decatur singers planning to attend the event on Sunday.

Oak Grove Decatur

Preacher Peter M Dennis to Speak at Athens Church

Rev Peter M Dennis rector of St Johns Episcopal will fill the pulpit of St Timothy s church in Athens Sunday morning at 11 o clock

Athens Peter M. Dennis St. John’s Episcopal Church St. Timothy's Church

Baptist Meeting Opened in Union Grove Church

The three day Morgan County Baptist Association annual session opened this morning at Union Grove church in the county's east end. A number of Decatur Baptist leaders attended the event today.

Morgan County Baptist Association Union Grove Church Decatur Baptist

Bonanza Quarter 6 Concert Plans in Rogersville

Members of the Bonanza quarter six announce a concert to be held at the Rogersville high school auditorium on a November evening. The event promotes community engagement and showcases local musical talent.

Bonanza Tette Rogersville

Chesterfield blends Turkish leaf for better taste and aroma

Turkish tobaccos Xanthi Cavalla Samsoun and Smyrna enrich Chesterfield cigarettes offering a distinct spicy aroma. The advertisement touts four thousand miles of origin near the rising sun and praises pure cigarette paper as part of a milder, better smoke.

Xanthi Cavalla Smyrna Samsoun Chesterfield

Huntsville Presbytery in Session at New Market

Eyes of Presbyterians in the district turn to New Market where the Huntsville Presbytery meets in session after convening last night. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn late today.

Reverend Tyler to Visit Austinville Methodist for Conference

Presiding elder Rev. R. T. Tyler will visit the Austinville Methodist church this evening for the quarterly conference. Pastor Rev. T. H. Wilson urges all members of the official board to be present.

R. T. Tyler Austinville Methodist Church T. H. Wilson

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