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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1930

Page

2

Limestone County Warns of Drought Across County

Limestone County farm agent J T Belue from Athens issues warnings on prevailing drought conditions and steps to combat them. He urges preserving roughage and feeding stock, cutting corn for fodder, planting early grazing crops like rye and wheat, and sowing oats with hairy vetch. He warns extended drought risks and calls for planning cover crops and soil amendments.

J. T. Belue Limestone County Athens Tennessee Mr. Belue

Dad's Girl Edna Robb Webster Chapter 50

Clara Dee endures a summer of personal trials as Madge grows close to Earnest. At a wild office party she faces leering comments and social snobbery, while planning a country vacation with Madge and a new friend Don Evans. Clara Dee seeks solace in solitude and a return to calmer days at Madge’s farm family visit.

Edna Robb Webster Ee Clara Dee Earnest Blake Madge Winfie St. Louis Winfield Earnest Heromes Ivan Iowa Jennie Don _Evans

Rotarians Meet Kiwanis Thursday Baseball Challenge

Rotarians and Kiwanis agreed to a baseball game set for Thursday. The challenge was issued weeks earlier and accepted, with the specific Thursday date to be announced.

Rotarians Kiwanis

Geology explains Earth’s mighty changes to the children

In a gentlediscussion with John and Peggy, Geology or G urges curiosity about shifting continents and young mountains. He warns earthquakes can be adventurous rather than frightening while describing volcanoes and crumbling rocks as part of a long, evolving world.

Mary Graham Bonner John Peggy Geology Scottish Highlands

Farmers Seek Winter Grazing and Legume Plans

The text advocates cooperation between bankers and farmers to provide winter grazing for livestock and winter legumes for soil building, aiming to reduce the cost of scarce feed and lower expenses.

School Boy Suspect Arrested in Brookline Policeman Slaying

An 18 year old Pittsburgh schoolboy Thomas Healy was arrested by New York police as a suspect in connection with the Brookline Massachusetts policeman slaying.

Thomas Healy Pittsburgh New York Brookline Mass

Rev Ralph Gwin Accepts Call to Columbia Tenn Church

Rev. Ralph Gwin, longtime supply pastor at Central Baptist, has accepted the position as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Columbia Tennessee. He will assume duties on September 1, and locals in Decatur praise his work and wish him success.

Ralph Gwin Central Baptist Church James Allen Smith First Baptist Church of Decatur Gwin

Return Home After Visit To Arkansas

Mrs. T. L. McMurry and her son Lloyd will depart Tuesday to their home in Little Rock Arkansas after visiting Mrs. Charley Charles and Mrs. Floyd Ferguson.

T. L. McMurry Lloyd Charley Charles Floyd Ferguson Little Rock Ark

Homer Smith Resting After Appendectomy at Benevolent

Homer Smith is reported resting well at Benevolent Hospital after an operation on Monday to remove his appendix.

Homer Smith the Benevolent Hospital

Mountains Prove Friendly in Quake Tale

In a small scene from a narrative, Peggy and John discuss mountains as friendly, contrasting their usual view of peaks as grand and high. The Little Black Clock nods as the dialogue explores nature's gentler side.

Peggy John

South Carolina Ranked Second in Oyster Packing

The notice states South Carolina ranks second in the packing of oysters, reflecting regional production levels and industry prominence.

South Carolina

Rotary Club Picnic Set For September Fourth

Decatur Rotary members plan a 3 pm picnic on September 4 at Gilbert White’s plantation. President John Snodgrass named committees with Gilbert White as general chairman and assistants including George Lum W E Shackleford Bill Kimbrough and Mrs John McGehee. refreshment Jervis Jones G O Goidel A C Bailey. stunts Bob Jervis Maynard Layman F D Peebles Bob Catlett. transportation Joseph Woods.

Decatur Rotary Club Gilbert White John Snodgrass George Lum W. E. Shackleford Bill Kimbrough John McGehee Jervis Jones G. O. Goidel A. C. Bailey Bob Jervis Maynard Layman F. D. Peebles Bob Catlett Joseph Woods

Docket Light in Police Court Monday Session

The police court docket was comparatively light for Monday morning before Mayor B. L. Malone with few defendants appearing. Over recent weeks a noticeable decrease in crime has been observed locally.

B. L. Malone

Curtis Gover Visits Mother in Reform Alabama

Curtis Gover left today for Reform Alabama to visit his mother Mrs W L Gover who is spending the remainder of the summer there. He planned to be gone about a week.

Curtis Gover Reform Ala W. L. Gover Aot

Not Enough to Keep Madge From Uncle Tom’s Visit

Clara taunts Madge as she braces for a trip to Uncle Tom's, declaring she will miss Earnest but cannot stay. The scene ends with Madge sewing and resolve to leave, leaving the plot to continue.

Clara Dee Madge Uncle Tom's

Election Party At The Daily Public Invitation

The Daily invites the public to attend its Election Party on Tuesday night. Returns from smaller boxes begin by 7 oclock and continue through the night as wires relay the latest battle-front news. Leased wire service will bring state totals quickly and the paper seeks broad public presence.

Tlung

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