Speed King Hawley Sets Coast to Coast Record in Buick Eight
Hawley drives a stock Buick Eight on a coast to coast run in 141 hours 44 minutes westbound and 69 hours 20 minutes eastbound, beating Baker’s record by hours. He claims no speed law was broken and credits Texaco Golden Motor Oil and road knowhow for the feat. He says a pro could match his time with similar knowledge and lubricants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks
Stu” Haw
Hawley
Cannon Ball
Baker
New York City
Los Angeles
Radio Fans Find Easy Tuning to Bargains in Classified Ads
Radio enthusiasts scan local classified ads for deals on receivers amplifiers and speakers. The notice highlights affordable gear and practical tips for buyers seeking value in used equipment.
Moffett Announces Retirement From State Board
Charles A. Moffett, a Decatur figure well known for four years as president of the state board of administration, says he will not seek re appointment and will retire at the end of his current term.
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Charles A. Moffett
Decatur
State Board of Administration
Little Black Clock Leads Pleasant Evening Swing Adventure
Mary Graham Bonner’s Sundown Stories tale follows John and Pat as a magical Little Black Clock invites them on a gentle swing along a time bending path to a pier. A strong swinging friend assists, making the children’s ride buoyant and carefree in a quiet, dreamlike mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Graham Bonner
John
Woman in Blue Stakes Claim on Adopted Son
Arnold Winslow confides to G Thorne of Universal Detective Agency that his son John plans to marry Elsa Chase, a paralyzed young woman living with the Winslows at their Cape Cod and Washington, D. C. estate. The Winslows suspect a mysterious park visitor and fear Elsa’s unknown past.
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Woman IN Blue
Arnold Winslow
Dupont Circle
Washington, D. C
Winslow
Jezebel
The
Star
Connecticut Avenue
Universal Detective Agency
G. Thorne
Thorne
Senator Fairchild
John
Jack
Chicago
Miss Chase
Elsa Chase
Elsa
Cape Cod
Washington
Cormer
Pennsylvania Avenue
Perfume clue links note puzzles in detective tale
In a Birmingham encampment scene a detective-narrator considers a case with perfume known as Heaven scent and three folded paper notes. Mr Winslow seeks to trap a woman’s identity to block a marriage between Jack and Elsa while Thorne keeps the clues for later.
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Thorne
Winslow
Mr. Winslow
Jack
Elsa
D. Appleton & Co
Illiterate Alabama farmer pens first letter to Miss Bloodworth
Miss Claire Bloodworth reports success of Alabama adult education through the Department of Exceptional Education. A 33 year old farmer writes from Section Alabama dated August 15 1930 saying I have been in school four weeks I could not read or write. He is among many adults who attended adult education schools in sparsely settled areas and prisons. During the past year 98 adults enrolled in prison courses.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Department of Exceptional Education
Claire Bloodworth
Bloodworth
Arthur Brogdon
Department
Montgomery Captain Nettles to Be Adjutant on Governor Day
Capt Simms Nettles of Montgomery will become lieutenant colonel on Governor's Day and serves as adjutant of the Thirty-First Division in the adjutant's absence on the governor staff.
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Simms Nettles
Montgomery
Mysterious Wheelchair Girl Affects Tomorrow’s Chapter
A striking figure in a wheelchair appears in the upcoming chapter, described as both mysterious and beautiful, shaping the narrative with an intriguing presence.
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Speed King
Stu” Hawley
Moffett
Sergt
Eugene Reese
Fort Deposit
Organized Reserves
Fort McClellan
Harry
Adjt
F. E. Butler
Candy
Company M
Birmingham
Harry Smith
James A. Webb
C. L. Ragsdale
Ben H. Smith
H. L. Mc Means
U. N. Means
U. N. A. Gibson
Albertville
J. C. Persons
Decatur Ice & Coal Co
Decatur Daily
Miss Bloodworth
Associated Press
Pillainus
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