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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1930
Page
8
Dr. Douglas L. Cannon of the Alabama State Health Department warns typhoid fever is a vacation risk from milk or water while traveling. He urges immunization for travelers and carrying drinking water on road trips. He also notes pellagra links to economic conditions and vitamin-deficient diets.
The Barons are hitting well as Weis leads the league and Yar yan returns to Milan’s lineup slated to boost the team. Fans praise the clouting and expect stronger performances in upcoming games.
In 1929 the French government tested 160 airplane types to evaluate performance and suitability. Officials analyzed design features, engines, and flight capabilities to guide future aviation policy and procurement.
A long list of weekend and Sunday visits shows residents visiting relatives and friends across Birmingham Huntsville Tanner Madison Florence and Decatur. The Somerville note lists Sacred Harp singing and a revival beginning at Red Oak Grove Methodist church with strong local participation.
Mr and Mrs Will Love and Mrs Mabel Robinson of Decatur visited Mrs Annie Thompson Tuesday. Mrs Louis Shirley and children visited relatives in Cullman recently. Loretta Thompson visiting relatives in Hartselle and Decatur. Mrs Earl Outlaw guest of Mrs Mark Hughes Wednesday. Mrs Edward Blankenship visited Mrs Cora Orme Wednesday. Mrs Jim Thompson and son visiting relatives in Trinity. Mr and Mrs Tom Halbrooks and family of Birmingham visited Rev and Mrs Tom Blankenship over the weekend. Mesdames Fred Blankenship Vester Smith and Bernon Floyd were Thursday afternoon guests of Mrs Sam Floyd. Mr and Mrs Marvin May were guests of daughter Mrs Sterling Muzzey of Hartselle Thursday. Mary Holmes of Miss Lottie Mason Wednesday. Ethel Muzzey guest of Evelyn Blankenship Saturday night and Sunday. Guy Leeman visited friends in Decatur over the weekend.
A steady stream of visitors is noted as A C Ratliff of Belle Mina, Clyde Crawford of New York, and others stay with relatives in Center Grove. Weekend travel includes E L Ryan’s Guntersville trip and Florida plans for Bill Crawford and Enoch St John. A singing event at New Center drew Lavonitte and Oval Hipp, while Edna Stone and Jimmie Nearan were hosted by Vera and Blanche Fowler with an iced course served to a group including Ovan Hipp and Roger Hamilton.
Mrs Eliza Johnson visits son Willie Johnson and Mrs Johnson of Union Hill. Mrs Bill Lawrence guests of Mrs Ruby Slaten. Glenn Greer of Hartselle visited Sunday. Mr and Mrs Avery Thomas visit Decatur relatives. Willie Lawrence and son joined Adie Lawrence for Sunday. L R McCutcheon and Albert Hough host Sunday guests. Cooper Thomas visits Acey Smith. Seldon Day and son visit W O Murphy. Dewey Day and son of Natural Bridge visit W J Day.
Jefferson county jury box, ruled illegal by the state supreme court, will be legalized again September 1 with about 40 000 names to allow hearings of civil and criminal cases in circuit court. The prior box held up to 16 000 names. Cases postponed include the Sam C King bank case and the W Ross Keith murder trial at a Birmingham hospital.
Local items note Claude Jordan moving to Shanghai with family. Mrs Karl Hough visits Eva parents. Joe and Mrs Haynes welcome a son Joe Daniel. Ann Griffin of Decatur visits Lipscomb family. Robert Atkinson and Arnold Kay visit Huntsville Madison Decatur. James Ryan and mother visit from Decatur en route to Tennessee. Floyd Hendrix of Decatur visits Hough family. Robert Jordan family hosting Branton Jordan. Evelyn Lipscomb visits Decatur and Birmingham. J W Edmondson returns to Alabama and Tennessee for visits. Winnie Sentiff of Decatur returns from vacation with Grace.
Mrs. C A Barwood and son visited Mrs. L L Peppers as James Weatherly stayed with grandparents in Decatur. A revival is underway at Union Grove led by Rev T H Wilson, while Rev Marion conducts a Tennessee revival. Junior League outing and church activities mark the community’s week with numerous visits and friendships noted among locals.
The Methodist revival closed Friday night after a successful meeting enjoyed by a large crowd. Miss Margaret Hough is visiting friends in Murphreesboro Tennessee. Mrs James McCutcheon and her son have been visiting relatives here recently.
Clara Dee moves into a new home with Margaret and takes a hard look at work and independence in St Louis. She trains to earn her living, resists attention from male colleagues, and confronts a hospital letter whose meaning could alter her future.
Irvin Mitchell, manager of a major H. G. Hill store in Knoxville, is in the city on a ten day vacation visiting relatives. He is well remembered from his previous work with the Hill company here as friends extend welcomes on his arrival.
A Holiness meeting at Eldorado church near Dothan Alabama escalated into a knife attack. Felix Whittaker was fatally wounded and L B Lockhart, 24, jailed on the scene after the fight between John Meadows Goodwin Jeffcoat and others. Whittaker required about 100 stitches and faced serious prognosis.
Mesdames Stella and Wesley Jones of Decatur route No 4 arrived today as visitors at the locality.
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