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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1930

Page

2

Strong Bankhead and Davis lead in Lawrence County votes

With final tabulations in, Lawrence County Democrats report near even results across offices. Senate winner Bankhead tops Thompson. Governor race split with Brown and others. other state and local races show varied margins and a full slate of county officials headed by Almon and RoMon voting outcomes.

Lawmce County Lawrence County United States Senate Bandhead Thompson Brown J. A. Darnley Davis Finnell McCall Miller Bugg Merrill Murphy Phillips White

Miller Statement Brings Pleasure In Gubernatorial Campaign

The post primary statement of Judge B. M. Miller as democratic gubernatorial nominee pledges full effort to restore party harmony. Lieutenant Governor W Davis also pledges full cooperation and support in the campaign, pleasing Davis supporters.

B. M. Miller

Officials of gas company tour Huntsville properties

Officials of the Southern Cities Public Service Company on a tour of Alabama Utilities Service Company properties praised their appearance. A. C. Kollack assistant commercial manager and Engineer O'Leary supervising the natural gas survey in Huntsville inspected the local sites. No announcements on gas lines for Decatur were made.

Southern Cities Public Service Company Alabama Utilities Service Company A. C. Kollack O'Leary Huntsville Decatur

Engagement Announced At Russiaville Garden Party

Mrs. Karleen Wright hosted a garden party in Russiaville Ind to announce Miss Lucille Kirkendall’s engagement to Robert L. Rogers of Hillsboro Alabama. The event featured bridge prizes, pink and green bridal decor, and a guest list including Mrs. E H Kirkendall Mrs. Sarah Roller and others. The couple plans August 16 as their wedding date and will reside with the groom’s parents in Hillsboro.

Lucille Bob E. H.kirkendall Sarah Roller Waldo Kirkendall Irene Kanable Guy Whited Garnet Heaton Delver Keith Josephine Alexander Ray Redding S. P. Hollingsworth Russiaville Edith Kirkendall Greentown Madge Ellis Margaret Hoss Margaret Draper Vernal Miller Lucille Woods Kokomo J. B. Weaver Hillsboro

Story of a girl who deserved to win in 1930

Edna Webster narrates life with Clara Dee and Don Evans amid a country picnic and budding romance. Clara Dee grapples with past hurts from a trial while exploring love, trust, and a hopeful future with Don as Aunt Jennie offers cautious guidance and support.

Edna Robb Webster Central Press Association Clara Dee Madge Jennie Don Aunt Jennie Blake Earnest Blake Don Evans Den Clear Lake

No Shortage of Water Supply in Alabama Cities

Alabama Water Service Company announces no curtailment of water in cities it serves including Decatur. President C. van de Berg Jr. says ample plant capacity guarantees full consumer needs without taxing pumping or distribution, addressing widespread rumors amid hot weather.

Alabama Alabama Water Service Company Decatur Birmingham

Madison Farmer Gins First Cotton Bale in Madison

Frank Cliff of Madison heads to the gin as the town records its first bale of cotton. Details on weight and price are sparse in the brief note. The surrounding text shifts to a personal scene about a couple, hinting at emotional tension and plans for the evening as the excerpt ends. A separate roundup notes cinema and wage figures in Europe and Russia.

Frank Cliff Madison

Farm Congress to Convene at Memphis Mid-South Fair

The Southern 4-H Congress will join the Mid-South Fair in Memphis in late September with 200 young champions. Teams from 14 southern states will compete in 4-H club judging contests, Smith-Hughes work, home economics, and dairy calf shows. Mid-South Fair will cover travel for each team and provide lodging and meals for participants.

Memphis Tenn Smith-Hughes Mississippi Georgia Alabama Tennessee Kentucky Louisiana Arkansas

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Bankhead Davis Strong Rages Almon - Patterson Wade Wright Jerry Holland Jarman, Jr Manning Vail Allgood Brandon Blan Taylor Tendent of Education Butler Harmon Commission of Agriculture and Industries Moore Storrs Sweet Brussell Field Grace Kni’t Pratt Smith Public Service Commission Jones Lee Alabama Public Service Commission Bowman Kirtland Morgan Associated Justice Supreme Court Sayre Bosein Commissioner Game and Fisheries Quinn Congress Almon Patterson Eighth Judicial Circuit Kyle Wall Wright Hutson Kelly Byars Holland Democratic Executive Committee Clark Minor Martin Sivley Sheets Anders Cropper Johnson Young Ayers Shelton Board of Education T. F. Almon Lawrence Comfort Alabama Water C. van den Berg, JR Hillsboro News Mary Howell A. H. King Mildred Alberta Holland Trinity Leonard Terry J. Q. Terry Shackleford’s Richard Howell Lock A Pruitt Sue Novia Terry Wheeler Kenneth Odom Joe Greek Irwin E. D. Odom Paul Horton Sarah Francis McMillan Moulton Bridge Jane Landers Joy David Woodall Joe, Harris M. A. Hardin Duke Bailey William Landers Harry Beall R. P. Dowtin Linden D. P. Woodall Clint Terry Courtland Weaver Benjamin Corum Willis Rose Antioch E. H. Blaxton Harvey Blaxton Sheffield H. Rehberg John Boggs Vernon Boston Lawrenceburg Familly Lawrence Nichols Piper Elkville Ill Hillsboro Church News Baptist Church Reckers J. H. Cross Garnett Ennis Harry Rehberg W. M.U Methodist Church Priday M. M. Newton Tennessee Valley Bank State Banking Department Deauville Biarritz Cullman Agcaress S. E. Maddox Carbon Hill Ala Dept Madison Farmer Copenhagen Russia Sweden Farm ‘Congress Stagmaier & Company Chattanooga, Tenn Edmund Lowe Billie
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