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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1930

Page

8

Heavy Democratic vote forecast in Madison and Jackson counties

Madison and Jackson counties in Alabama expect strong Democratic turnout to decide the eighth congressional race between Judge Andrew G. of Decatur and Judge B. Almon of Tuscumbia. Madison should provide 5 000 to 6 000 votes with Jackson around 4 000 to 5 000 if independents stay home. The Huntsville Daily Times predicts Madison will pull a heavy vote today.

Madison Jackson Andrew G,m Decatur B. Almon Tuscumbia Jackson Countiaes Madison County Jackson County Huntsville Daily Times

Revival To Begin At Oak Grove Church Sunday

A revival campaign begins at Oak Grove church Lawrence County Sunday August 17. Rev J E Burt Johnson will preach and meetings run through the following week with morning and afternoon services on Sunday and two services daily thereafter at 10 AM and 7 30 PM including a dinner on the ground.

Oak Grove Church Lawrence County J. E Burt) Johnson

Mercury Tumbles Overnight Here

Overnight weather shows a 24 hour low of 62 degrees and high of 93 degrees. The record is based on data reported this morning by the weather bureau.

The Mercury Weather Bureau

Voters prepare for Democratic primary across Alabama counties

Alabama residents from rural hamlets to urban centers ready for a heavy primary turnout. Madison County Democrats welcome all to vote, amid spirited campaigning and forecasted good weather for election day. Judges Patterson and Almon predict statewide majorities in the two counties regardless of turnout.

Alabama Madison County Democratic Committee Judge Patterson Almon

Dinner Menu and Fried Chicken Recipe

El Menus of the Dary h El Menus of the Dary h Dinner Fried Chicken Browned New Potatoes Browned Gravy Lima Beans Bread Grape Jam Head Lettuce and Tomato Dressing Peach Dumplings Cream Coffee Supper Cheese Relish Salad Watermelon Fried Chicken. Serving 6 2 chickens 2 1-2 pounds 1-2 cup flour 6 tablespoons fat 3 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon salt 1-4 teaspoon pepper 1-3 cup boiling water Wash and cut chickens into serving pieces. Dip in flour. Heat fat in frying pan, add the chicken and brown well on all sides. Add butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with lid and cook slowly half an hour. Add water and cook slowly 20 minutes.

Summerford birth in town. many visitors noted

In Other Communities a son named Robert Oden was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Summerford on Thursday August 7. The piece lists numerous visitors and attendees from Hartselle Decatur Cullman and nearby towns, plus local church events and revival progress, with several families hosting guests through the week.

Robert Summerford Robert Oden Edna Goad Florence Myrtle Miller Olivia Mabel Schlosser Cullman

Local residents host guests and visitors in Lebanon area

Rev A N Burns and Rev Balch were Wednesday night guests of Mr and Mrs T K Hogan. Henry Wiley of Falkville visited relatives here last week. Mrs D M Hogan and daughters attended service at Friendship. Mrs Lucinda Day of Cullman visited her son John Day and family. Miss Cooper of Addison stayed with Misses Fannie and Ermine McKay Tuesday.

Vivian Winton Ralph Draper Hartselle Lester Lang Garland Rollins Baby R. L. Henderson North Guntersvile Winton Somerville Diamond C. E. Holt Nan Henderson Decatur E. Holt Charlie Henry, Lindsay Lebanon Church Hanner Barnes T. K. Hogan Monroe Hendon Austinville Edgar Asherbranner Oscar Waterson Charlie Waterson Mary Eddy Lillie Near Cedar Plains Henry Asherbranner Wallace Hogan A. N. Burns A. Balch Henry Wiley Falkville D. M. Hogan Grace, Jewell Mildred Friendship Lucinda Day Cullman John Day Day Mtr Cooper Addison Fannie Ermine McKay

Radio Listings Across Networks Start Wednesday Schedule

Central time programs include NBC WEAF WABC WJZ lineups with 6pm to 10:30pm shows. CBS WJZ etc across many stations. Featuring orchestras, interviews, dances, news, and special broadcasts from New York Chicago Detroit and more on August 13.

The Associated Press WEAF New York NBC KOA KSL KECA KGO WGY WEJC KGW KUMO WJAX WSAL WIBO KSD WDAF WSM WAPI KURC Cairo WWJ WJDX WSMB WTAM Nathaniel Shilkret WSAI WOW WJC KWOO WFAA KPRC WOAI WKY WGN WEBC WTMJ WOLAF WOC WHO 700 O14 WOSP WHAS WMC WSB KGOAI KOMO KHY KSTP WIOD KTH Kpre Woat Kgo-Keca KHQ WTMI KWOCG Lopez Ureh Wiwi WJIDX Absund Bayvid WENR WOUC Wdal Wee WJDN WAPL WFJC Cwwd WABC CBS Chain Ate WALC WAU WEBM WMAQ KMOX KSCJ WISN Wecoo WBCM WSPL WMT WBRC WDOD KLRA Traders WXYZ WOWO KOIL KMRC WCCO WSPD Gay Voice of Columbia WAL WHE WKRC KSCI KMBC KOU Weco WIGW WGL KFH WLAC KRLD Klia Kuif KLZ KDYL KFRC Kvukfpy KOL WNAX Dancing By the Nea WHK WFBM KSC WHEM Wsed WREC Klra Keie KFPY WDAY KMOS Alto WADG WIL WBEM BRC WROD WEBCO WREN KFAB WIMJ WSS W4idx KTIS KGU KHQ Prep KTAR Fezen's Orchestra Chicago Koka Kyw KWK WLW KIARB Oresters Kika Wren KYW KDKA Wes Kdka Wen Finaciahle Amos Andy

Excursion Boat to Resume Alabama River Travel

The packet Helen Burke of Mobile will run from Montgomery on August 21 to Selma and Mobile by August 23 as part of the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. Sponsored by C. G. Baker with the chamber of commerce, the voyage includes meals aboard and a return through Birmingham port with a tentative September 1 arrival.

Mobile Ala Alabama Helen Burke Montgomery Selma C. G. Baker Chamber of Commerce Rodeo Headquarters Birmingport

Tennessee River Stands Stationary at Eight-Tenths Foot

The Tennessee river remained stationary today with a gauge reading of eight-tenths of a foot, indicating stable water levels along the basin. Minor downstream impacts expected for local low-lying areas and riverside infrastructure.

Tennessee

Joy Bath Removes Corns with Radox Bath

Joy Bath claims to remove corns with three to four baths causing roots to lift out. Advert says soreness quits and feet become vigorous, promising lasting relief with Radox Bath sold by Decatur Drug Company and leading druggists.

Decatur Drug Company Adv

Mayfield Among Eleven in Texas Democratic Gubernatorial Primary

In Texas, former senator Earle B. Mayfield is listed as one of eleven candidates in the Democratic gubernatorial primary race, signaling a crowded field for the nomination.

Earle B. Mayfield Texas

Visit Chicago by Arthur Emens in Trinity section

Arthur Emens, a noted citizen of the Trinity section, is visiting Chicago. He is recognized for his civic work and will tour several downtown sites during the stay.

Arthur Emens Trinity Section Chicago

Mrs Odo Smith Ill at Home Reported in County

Ill health report centers on Mrs Odo Smith secretary to Dr H C McRee county health officer who is said to be ill at her home in the county.

Odo Smith H. C .McRee

Mrs. Speer Returns From Birmingham Weekend Trip

Mrs. T. E. Speer has returned from Birmingham where she spent the week end.

T. E. Speer Birmingham

No Rainfall Reported This Morning

The weather bureau said no rainfall occurred here until seven o'clock this morning, providing a brief local weather update.

Weather Bureau

Labor Day to be Widely Observed Across the South

Labor Day celebrations and rallies will be held widely in southern states with expanded AFL organizing. Paul J. Smith says Louisiana and Arkansas joined states with extensive activity as Alabama and other southern cities plan speeches by AFL leaders and local federation officials.

Birmingham Ala South Paul J. Smith Southern Organization Committee American Federation of Labor Louisiana Arkansas Smith Alabama Federation William Green Syracuse N. Y Frank Morrison Baltimore Mississippi Holt Federation National Federation Campagn Jackson Holt J. Ross Louisana

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