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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1930
Page
9
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After Slayers Associated Press Photo Thomas C. Wilcox, Detroit police commissioner, investigates the slaying of Gerald E. Buckley, radio announcer, amid a display of classified ad headings and notices including loans, real estate, and services.
Mr and Mrs W W McConnell announce the birth of a nine pound son named Gene Darrell on August 11. Other local notices include visitors, travels and social visits among residents such as Mrs Pearl Sheets returning from Birmingham and the Shoup family visiting Sheffield.
Max Wheat a popular professor at Central High school in Jamestown Kentucky fell from a barn while helping his parents. He landed on the top of the structure injuring his hand and receiving minor bruises.
Athens Alabama city council bans lawn and shrub sprinkling until after the drought passes. Water in two large reservoirs has fallen to a critically low level, requiring economical use. A light Monday rain did not greatly improve supply or crops.
Otto Wood, serving a 30 year murder sentence, escapes from the North Carolina state prison in Raleigh for the fourth time. Local authorities pursue the fugitive noted for previous escapes and continued criminal activity.
Mr and Mrs Claude Trimble move from Church Street to 901 Oak Street today. The change reflects a local residence shift within the community.
Nancy Lee counsels a teen to stop seeking easy attention and to develop genuine conversation. She urges focusing on intelligent listening, interest in others’ activities, and avoiding assumed superiority as an only child.
A recent photograph highlights George H. Moses a Republican U S Senator from New Hampshire in the period article.
Pete West, local athletic star, will transfer from Alabama Military Institute Anniston to Southern Military Academy Greensboro this fall. West and Colonel H B Byars were in Anniston today visiting the former school. At S M A West will join Jesse Lanier Scrappy Moore and Pappenburg, all local youths.
Charles Mahaffie is appointed to succeed Thomas F Woodlock on the Interstate Commerce Commission. Mahaffie previously served as finance director of the commission.
Menu for dinner includes Tuna Loaf with Escalloped Potatoes, Baked Tomatoes, Dutch Apple Cake and Coffee. Tuna loaf serves six suitable for picnic. Recipe lists tuna bread crumbs eggs celery parsley green pepper salt pepper milk butter and steps to bake and garnish with tomatoes and parsley.
O. J. Thomas, who has been undergoing treatment at Baugh's Infirmary, is expected to be able to return to his home today.
Mrs. W. F. Elkins was reported resting well this afternoon after an operation at Baugh's Infirmary this morning.
Miss Tennie Adkins underwent an operation at Baugh's infirmary this morning and was resting well this afternoon.
An advertising laden auto toured today to promote the gubernatorial candidacy of Senator Watt T. Brown, highlighting campaign support and visibility on the streets.
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