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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1931
Page
2
Oil Sam Heath of Hartselle was elected moderator of the association for the coming term. Rev J D Pickens, pastor of the Baptist church, was reelected clerk. Sessions at Union Grove were well attended and reports on church progress were satisfactory.
Auburn enters the Jacksonville Florida game seeking a win against Florida despite injuries. Star back Hatfield has practiced but will miss action, while others in the backfield hoping to contribute to an expected Auburn victory.
Sam H. Malone district manager of the Metropolitan Insurance Company will depart Tuesday for a brief business trip to Atlanta.
A large Holland freight line truck left the road and struck a rock embankment on Hartselle mountain several ago. It has been towed in for repairs. No injuries were reported.
A statement notes that Chicago has the largest number of ministry students globally, more than any other city. The remark highlights Chicago as a leading center for religious studies with a substantial student base.
Darlington Indiana Oct 23 Rev McKinnell 72 and his wife 69 say their daughter Winnie Ruth Judd 26 is innocent and vow to help her after learning she is wanted in a Los Angeles trunk murder case. They own a $1000 home with a $250 church pension and fear a mortgage may rise to aid her. Their son Burton 25 is in jail.
Decatur hosts visitors from rural areas today with C. P. McWhorter of route two Mguiton among those present.
A large crowd attended a prayer meeting at Oak Ridge church on Wednesday night. Local residents hosted guests including Mrs. L G Sparkman and children, and Mr and Mrs Will Layton of Liberty. Various residents and visitors spent weekends with family and friends, with hiking, dinners, and Sunday visits noted among names such as Jones, Ye, Walker, Skidmore, Bartee, Tyler, Hendrix, Helms, Slaten, Lawrence, Cryer, Thomas, Vera Thomas, and Lorine Greer.
Union Grove residents socialized during the weekend with Mrs. Folette and Mrs. Folette hosting visitors. Attendees included Frank Crow and son John A. Lowery Pauline Lowery and many others visiting relatives in Loretta Decatur and Arab. Notices mention sermons by Rev. T H Wilson and condolences at Blue Springs.
Somerville reports W. T. Wade, noted local figure, has recovered from a severe attack of indigestion this week and is now able to resume his business duties.
The weather bureau reports a high of 84 and a low of 42 for today with readings up to seven o'clock this morning. The Tennessee River remained stationary at a gauge of 1.3 feet.
The Morgan county Post of the American Legion backs a proposed $25 million road bond to be voted next month. The state Legion opposes the bond, seeking jobs for ex service members, with $12 million federal aid contingent on state matching funds. A resolution also urged keeping the 167th regimental numerals. The meeting covered hospitalization and employment work, and Armistice Day plans move forward.
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