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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1930
Page
10
Growers report rapid movement of crimson clover seed through August with about 90 percent sold in Tennessee. Prices ranged from 7.50 to 8.50 per 100 pounds for clean seed and 7.50 for county-run seed as imports stay heavy. August shipments totaled 783,300 pounds.
Thomas returned to the region visiting Haley and the city of Russellville on Thursday in a local travel note.
Judge M. D. Wiggins arrived in Birmingham as a visitor to observe proceedings at the downtown court. The event underscores ongoing judicial outreach and courtroom activity in the city today.
Limestone County’s total assessed valuation reaches about 11.9 million dollars, according to Tax Assessor Milt Easter after a year in office. Real and personal property for individuals totals 9.04 million, corporate and utility property 2.59 million, and automobiles and trucks 306 thousand.
Mary Elizabeth Thomas ten months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac Thomas died suddenly this week. The infant’s remains were buried in the city cemetery as mourners from the eastern county join the couple in their loss.
The new city high school building, costing $50 000, will be ready for occupancy when the city schools open next Monday. It aims to relieve long standing congestion and will house the high school departments.
Workers at the court house and others visiting the Temple of Justice will soon have access to an electrically operated cooling system installed by the Alabama Power Company. Some offices have already received water coolers this summer for worker convenience.
More than forty rural Morgan County schools close for the weekend holiday this afternoon leaving one school district to run one more week of summer term.
A Memphis resident who recently returned to Decatur says Decatur felt almost heaven after the breath of disaster. He notes Morgan county suffered less impact than western Tennessee Arkansas and Mississippi where cotton and corn were irreparably damaged. Surveys for a Canada Alaska highway have begun.
The article notes a temporary closure with schools set to reopen on October 27 for the regular fall and winter term, resuming normal classes and schedules.
Government reports show Texas producing the most cottonseed products of any state, reflecting a strong agricultural sector and processing capacity.
Morgan county officers continued active duties serving summons and subpoenas for witnesses expected at the September term of county court presided by Judge W. T. Lowe. Officials anticipate a unusually large number of cases to be disposed of at the session. There are 43 glider pilot license holders in the United States.
The county board of education met in Hartselle today to handle routine matters with no major issues reported. The session focused on standard agendas and ongoing school administration concerns.
Grain exports from New Orleans in July the opening month of the 1930 season totaled 1 124 390 bushels while discussions noted interest to be taken up at the meeting.
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