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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1930

Page

3

Publisher Van Lear Black Missing From Yacht Saballo

Baltimore publisher Van Lear Black of the Baltimore Sun and famed flyer is missing after a voyage from New York. On the Saballo off the New Jersey coast a deck handkerchief, Black’s habit of sitting on the rail, and a heavy swell are cited as factors. Coast guard and Navy search efforts were requested.

Baltimore van Lear Black Baltimore Sun World Flier Scotlight Light New Jersey Kelley

Pastor Away On Vacation at St Pauls Lutheran

Rev. E. T. Town, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran church, is away on vacation. He plans to return next week and services will be held at the usual hour upon his return. There will be no Divine services this Sunday.

E. T. Town St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Three Slain by Crazed Gardener in Pleasantville

In Pleasantville New Jersey a man described by police as a crazed gardener killed three people then shot himself. The victims included a 65 year old woman Mrs Parr, her sister, and her nephew, at the home where the shooting occurred.

Atlantic City Pleasantville N. J

Tennessee Sheep Growers Boost Spring Lamb Quality

Tennessee sheep growers provide purebred rams to improve the quality of upcoming spring lambs, aiming to elevate herd genetics and market value.

Tennessee

Story of a Girl Who Deserved to Win

Clara Dee returns to her father's grand home in luxury and comfort greeted by loyal staff. She plans dinner with Gregory and Marie while reflecting on Don and their future. She writes to Don to explain her changed life and asks for time to adjust before any visit or decisions.

Edna Robb Webster Clara Dee Haskins Marie Matthew Forester Gregory Mr. Gregory Mrs. Gregory Mademoiselle Dee Don New York Dad Mrs. Flynn

Rev Newton Aids In Trinity Meet

Rev M M Newton, pastor of Ninth Street Methodist, assists Rev Lester in a Trinity week meeting. Last week Newton aided Rev L A Holmes in a Hillsboro revival. A faded vignette follows of Marie and Clara Dee, with memories of a father’s photograph and a one dollar bill, symbolizing happiness and tragedy.

Newton Trinity M. M. Newton Ninth Street Methodist Church Lester Lb. A. Holmes Hillsboro

Rev and Mrs Tonn Headed for Cleveland and Chicago

Rev and Mrs E T Tonn left for Cleveland by car this morning and will be away about 12 days. From Cleveland they travel to Chicago for several days of visiting before returning to Decatur on the 29th. The note ends with a cliffhanger from a separate scene and a brief line on Oregon State agricultural findings.

E. T. Tonn Cleveland Chicago Decatur

River Gauge Stable at One Foot in Tennessee River

The Tennessee River remained stationary today with a gauge reading of one foot at River Stationary. Local observers note no significant rise or fall in water level and no immediate flood risk.

Tennessee

Refrigerated Warehouse Capacity Jump in Two Years

The report notes a rise of 60,748,260 cubic feet in refrigerated warehouse capacity over the past two years, indicating expanded cold storage for perishable goods and distribution networks.

Steamboat Tale of Fulton on an August Day

The Little Black Clock guides John and Peggy to a wharf to view a quirky paddle wheeled boat with smoke from a tall smokestack. Robert Fulton proclaims the boat will work and it sails upriver to Albany in 36 hours, as spectators observe and recall the ridicule Fulton faced.

Mary Gratam Genner John Peggy Albany Robert Fulton

Revival Meeting at Camp Grounds Near Hartselle

The annual Camp Ground revival opens Thursday August 21 and runs through Sunday August 21 one mile south of Hartselle. J L Brasher of Boaz Alabama and Rev J W Carter of Wilmore Kentucky preach. H W Blackburn of Wessington Springs South Dakota leads singing. Dr Brasher designates the event a Home Coming attracting folks from Morgan and surrounding counties.

J. L. Brasher Boaz Alabama J. W. Carter Wilmore Kentucky H. W. Blackburn Wessington Springs South Dakota Brasher Camp Ground Movement Morgan

Decatur Industrial Payroll Nears Five Million Dollars

Decatur reports an annual payroll approaching five million dollars across its manufacturing sector. The figure highlights significant employment within local plants and supplier operations.

New Ford Demonstration Highlights Reliability and Economy

Tributes from owners and officials across cities emphasize the Ford’s low operating costs and long life. Dealers urge demonstrations to test comfort, safety, speed, and power, noting savings over 20 000 to 50 000 miles.

Virginia Macon Mississippi Knoxville Tennessee Atlantic Ocean Ford

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Mr. Black John J. Kelley Coastguard Navy Department Gregory €S Thomas Clara The City National Bank Decatur, Asa Mrs. Tonn Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station Sundown Stories Decatur Pilot Club Decatur Baptist Church Robert Putton Camp Grounds F.C. B. Detroit Company Plan of Time Payments Ford Motor Company
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