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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
8
HUNTSVILLE Sept 5. S R Butler superintendent of education of Madison county today formally announced his intention to seek the Alabama state superintendent of education post in the 1930 race. He said recent personnel changes do not influence his candidacy and he will make a formal announcement at the proper time.
The piece muses on how novel reading frames New York figures as real life. It notes prominent names echo among fictional portraits while many minor residents reflect Greenwich Village and Broadway circles. It cites hints from Wilson, Drackett, Abdullah and Baldwin, Dwyer, Nancy, and others.
Report from Saratoga describes three top casinos during the racing season with heavy security. Roof guns, about 40 guards per venue, and armed doormen deter would be robbers while maintaining an air of discretion toward high rollers and visiting officials. Players are guided to credit staff, with hosts distancing themselves from gaming operations.
Dr. A. J. Perolio director of the Tennessee Valley laboratory has been called to Montgomery for a conference Friday. He planned to return here late Friday night or early Saturday.
Morgan county health officer Dr. H. C. McRee examined students yesterday at Union Hill No. 61 and Science Hill schools, conducting routine physicals for pupils.
The late summer term has ended and schools in Venice and Lacey's will remain closed until late October when they will reopen for the fall term. Second sheets are available at The Daily in many quantities.
Washington profile of Tasker Lowndes Oddie the Nevada senator famed for a roller coaster career from cowpuncher to agricultural magnate. The piece traces his health challenged youth, western affinity, mining fortune in Tonopah and Goldfield, early stake with Butler, and later steady Republican demeanor.
Marvin West a popular register in chancery is ill at his home suffering an attack of malaria fever. His many friends trust he will be able to resume his duties soon.
Decatur industries run day and night shifts to produce payrolls totaling about $400 000 each month, sustaining continuous manufacturing activity and employment across multiple departments.
A letter from a Marine recruit at Parris Island praises Marine training and dining while urging eligible local men to visit the Birmingham recruiting station at 1927 1 2 Second Ave to enlist. Many Alabama Marines are temporarily at home visiting families during furloughs.
Jack Hodges, a porter at the Tennessee Valley laboratory, was found with a throat gash last night. Police investigate a report that he was slashed by a Negro woman, per today’s report to the office.
Trunk railways and trunk highways serve Decatur offering distribution facilities second to none in the Tennessee Valley.
The Southside Baptist revival keeps drawing large crowds with Dr. Crume of Knoxville delivering strong sermons. Services are at Ninth Street Methodist Church after the fire destroyed the tent, and the campaign runs through Sunday night.
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