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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1930
Page
3
Welch Orr, a progressive farmer near Falkville, shows how cash crops boost income. He has harvested about $600 in peaches this spring and summer, plus returns from watermelon, alongside cotton. He plants early ripening trees, uses ladder free picking, and operates a steam heating system to guard against frost.
At the Decatur fire hall Chief Jones claimed none of their heavy equipment has had a puncture. He noted tires typically last about three years in service and that no blowouts have occurred in the department’s operations.
The article notes raising orchard temperatures and spraying trees scientifically to prevent insect ravages. emphasizes pruning and spraying as farmers’ safeguards to protect crops.
Mary Graham Bonner narrates Peggy and John witnessing a school scene via a time travel clock. A boy named Robert Fulton discovers lead pencils, impresses the teacher, and leads classmates to use pencils for writing as time shifts forward.
The investigation into disorders in the county proceeded with subpoenas issued for seventy five citizens to testify on July Fourth. Authorities report the theft of an iron safe from a store, its contents missing and no trace located to date.
The Morgan county area yields a large turkey crop on E. L. Hays’s farm near Hartselle. About 100 fine fat birds are nearing market readiness for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Prof. Hays credits his wife with the project, predicting a neat addition to the family finances when sold.
John wishes to invent something so clever the teacher would praise him for lateness. Peggy encourages him and praises the idea of learning to think up useful uses for things.
Alabama health officials report a sharp drop in malaria cases in July from 1,186 in 1929 to 738. Dry weather aided mosquito deterrence while statewide campaigns educated citizens and screened homes. Norther n counties saw intensive efforts, with surveys ongoing to push the disease toward control and lower death rates.
Sheriff W. T. Scales of Sumpter County resigns effective September 15 as grand jury probes the sheriff and county treasurer offices. The action marks the fourth resignation in the county since the investigation began earlier this week. Wheel and other officials have also faced pressure amid the probe.
A Morgan county farmer notes that turkey raising requires care but the Hays place shows crops beyond cotton and corn can thrive. The observation highlights agricultural variety and potential profitability in the county.
Sir Hugh Alten of the Royal College of music in Kingston England served as a passenger and packsager aboard the Tahiti liner when it sank in the South Seas.
In Moulton Alabama on August 21 Mrs Libbie Berryhill hosted neighbors to view rare night blooming cereus. Three blossoms opened after dark filling air with magnolia like perfume. Each bloom six inches across with delicate white petals and a stamen cluster mythically depicting the manger and wise men. Plant is two to three years old with additional buds ready to open.
Huntsville detectives aiding Morgan County for the Sample's store robbery at Somerville report no developments yet. The case remains open with hopes pinned on a clue revealing the where and how of the crime.
Miss Demetra Dickey of Dallas Texas has arrived in Decatur to be connected with Rainey’s Beauty Shop.
Taxes collected on malt sold in Louisiana raise about $150,000 annually for the public school fund, supporting education financing statewide.
Georgia produces poultry and eggs valued at about 40 million dollars annually, highlighting a major agricultural sector.
State Health authorities report a July update using 1930 census figures showing a slight drop in the death rate. Infant diarrhea enteritis remain high, along with cerebral hemorrhage and heart and nephritis. officials say final sanitary programs will nearly eliminate diarrhea and enteritis spread by houseflies. Decatur's industrial payroll nears 5.9 million dollars annually.
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