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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1930

Page

10

Patterson Campaign Speech Draws Large Madison Crowd

In Madison County Patterson of Decatur spoke at Hazel Green and Monrovia as part of a broad campaign. He defended his record against Almon, said he attacked the office not the man, and urged voters to back him for Congress based on accountability and progress.

Madison County A. G. Patterson Decatur Hazel Green Monrovia Mong Almon Patterson Iterson Arles Grimmett Huntsville Alabama Terson Athens Hartselle Montgomery Congress Mr. Almon

Weeks Returns To Resume His Duties

J. F. Weeks, well known business man of Decatur, has returned from Blount Springs where he averaged a gain of a pound and a quarter a day in weight. Weeks visits the springs several times a year for short intervals.

J. F. Weeks Decatur Blount Springs Mr. Weeks

New Cafe Opens on Moulton Street

Mrs. Clay Glasco announces a new cafe at 207 East Moulton Street next to Dinsmore Brothers offering clean facilities and splendid lunches.

Moulton Street Clay Glasco Dinsmore Brothers

Henry Nichols Among Visitors From Columbia Tennessee

Henry Nichols from Columbia Tennessee visited Decatur today and toured local sites during his trip.

Henry Nichols Columbia, Tenn Decatur

Civilians Invited to Fort McClellan Training Camp

Alabama civilians are invited to Fort McClellan Anniston during a two week training period starting August 17. About 3000 National Guard members from Alabama join guardsmen from Mississippi Florida and Georgia. The program includes aviation infantry cavalry tank corps machine guns and gas drills plus supervised athletics daily.

Alabama Fort McClellan Anniston Alabama National Guard Mississippi Florida Georgia Dra

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clue List March 5

A themed crossword puzzle with clues ranging from adhesive to hydraulic and from fashion to geography, listing numbered entries such as Spoken 04 Thick-skinned aquatic reptiles 16 High wind 17 Fashion 18 Wests 20 Tennis necessity 71 As far as 22 Finish 24 Issues from a source 86 South American mountains 28 Free card of admission 29 Genuine 31 Ship's officer 2 Symbol for tie 34 One who is defeated 85 Positive electric pole 87 Feminine name 38 Roman date 89 Out of 40 Cause of rain 41 Director abbr 43 Central cylinder in stems and roots 43 Glutted 44 Type measure 45 The maple tree 46 Alphabetic characters 43 Persian poet 49 Low gaiters 50 Novice 54 Inhabitant of sofix

The Little Black Clock Learns What Cows Think

Mary Graham Bonner's tale shows the clock turning back time so children hear cows decide to keep dairy help but avoid extra effort. The cows agree to milk but remain lazy otherwise, singing a playful pasture song about dairy life.

Mary Graham Bonner Peggy John

Clara Kelly Heads to Russellville for Child Welfare Role

Miss Clara Kelly departed this morning for Russellville to assume the position of superintendent of child welfare work for Franklin county. Dr. A J Perolio has returned from Huntsville after attending an inspection of the branch laboratory.

Russellville Clara Kelly Franklin County A. J. Perolio Huntsvilel

Union Service in August Plan for Athens Churches

Athens Alabama plans August union services on Sunday evenings at a different church each week. The coming Sunday will be on the lawn of the First Methodist church with Dr. E J Willis of the First Christian church in charge.

Athens Ala Churches of First Methodist Church E. J. Willis First Christian Church

Road Completion Celebration Planned Between Gadsden and Cedartown

Civic clubs of Gadsden Cedartown and Piedmont plan a joint celebration for the highway opening. Officials say traffic may begin within weeks with Etowah county convict labor nearly complete and Calhoun county section progressing rapidly.

Gadsden Ala Cedartown Piedmont Etowah County Calhoun County

Marriage Licenses Drop in July Record Low

Probate Judge M. D. Wiggins reports July issued twenty two marriage licenses with fourteen white couples and eight involving negroes reflecting a local decline in nuptials.

Daniel Cupid M. D. Wiggins

Patrolman J W McCall Enjoys Quiet Vacation

Patrolman J W McCall is on vacation and spending leisure hours quietly at home.

J. W. McCall

No Rain Reported in 24 Hour Period

The weather bureau reported no rainfall for the 24 hours ending at seven o'clock this morning.

Weather Bureau

R-100 Commander Leads Dirigible Flight to Canada

Squadron Leader R. Booth takes command of the giant British airship R-100 during its flight to Canada. The mission showcases British airship capabilities with Booth steering the vessel and guiding its schedule and route amid navigation and safety operations.

R. 8. Booth Ta Canada

Costigan Nominated as Democratic Senator Candidate

Edward P. Costigan of Denver seeks the Democratic nomination for United States senator from Colorado.

Edward P. Costigan Denver United States Colorado

Today’s Temperature Report Shows 98 and 68

The weather data records a high of 98 and a low of 68, noted by the weather bureau as of seven this morning. Temperature readings reflect a notable drop from yesterday’s levels.

Mercury Weather Bureau

Tuscaloosa Birming ham highway near completion by Oct 1

Work on the Tuscaloosa Birmingham highway is being pushed and should be travel ready by October 1. J H Shepherd says about 10 miles remain not concreted in Jefferson county between Bessemer and Bucksville and notes costs for Jefferson and Tuscaloosa counties. The project employs state convicts and will leave only the Greensboro road to Hale county unfinished. South Carolina ranks second in oyster packing.

Tuscaloosa Ala Birmingham J. H. Shepherd Tuscaloosa County Shepherd Jefferson County Bessemer Bucksville Greensboro Hale County

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Madison Tennessee C. E. Garrison Weeks Returns His Columbia Visitor Union Central Life Insurance Company Paul C. Davis Special Representative W. Vine St Tolsator National Guard Lelsiie Risi Prophet Singing Roice Bashani Great Lake Union Service Phuio Associated Press Road To Birmingham South Carolina Shriners Commandery Hall Masonic Temple Zamora Decatur Country Club North Texaco Texas Company Texaco Petroleum Products
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