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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1930
Page
2
Worcester Massachusetts experienced the heaviest cloudburst in its history with damage estimated between 1 and 1.5 million dollars. Stocks were flooded in shops and basements while autos and trolleys stalled in one to three feet of water. Power and telephone lines were affected and one girl was rescued as floodwaters inundated downtown.
Local school authorities report the city teachers institute will convene on Friday October 3rd with Dr B L Parkinson of the state department as conductor. Representatives from six colleges will attend to present their extension work.
Mary Graham Bonner tells how the Little Black Clock promises Peggy and John a trip to an air toy shop. They travel by plane to a dirigible landing platform and reach a wondrous shop opened for them by the owner as air folks rest.
Floodwaters lifted a woman under a car on Woodlawn Street while police and volunteers rescued women and girls from stalled vehicles. Lightning struck five or six spots downtown, burned a barn at Auburn, and caused a minor fire at the New England power substation. Rain and hail dumped one and a half inches in 40 minutes, paralyzing traffic as cars and trolleys stalled in flooded streets.
George W. White of Marietta captures the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Ohio. He will oppose incumbent Gov. Myers Gooper in the fall election.
Lovers of statistics and election returns are advised to clip The Daily this afternoon for the official vote totals in the state's races.
Clara Dee travels with Don to Aunt Jennie's after a summer at a pleasure resort. Don asks her to marry, she refuses, but accepts a ring and vows to reveal her past, planning to decide if love and work can coexist. The story continues.
Nonsensical exchange hints at a humorous gag about a doctor patient joke and nightlife. A saxophonist is mentioned as killed and the punchline involves sleep. The fragment includes quirky lines about riding with someone and finger print work, ending with an incomplete thought.
Associated Press reports Myers Y. Cooper was renominated for governor in Ohio primaries with no opposition from Republicans. The lack of an opposing candidate clears the path for Cooper's candidacy in the general election.
Kansas City player Mary Greer emerges as a rising star in the race for the National women's tennis title at Forest Hills. Her early form and potential place her among the top competitors in the key showdown.
Political circles say independents are reassessing support after Alabama Democrats cast a heavy primary vote. If all Democrats who voted in the primary choose a nominee, Judge Miller is likely to become the next governor.
The Samaritan Army Inc. locates a Mission Hall branch at 124 East Church Street Decatur led by Rev Otto Fischer staff captain. Incorporated May 4 1912 in Illinois with national HQ in Chicago. The group preaches gospel visits the sick helps the poor and provides free homes for aged blind and orphans soliciting clothing and furniture donations without cash consideration.
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