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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1930

Page

3

Silk firm denies planned curtailment of U S operations

Dr Alfred Schwarzenbach president of Schwarze n bach Huber Co denies rumors of reduced US activity. He cites intensified cost cutting and low inventories as boosting the company’s strong financial position amid a deflation period. Executives spoke at a Manhattan Club luncheon before his departure for Europe. European mills report France and Swiss operations steady while Germany faces similar US conditions.

Schwarzenbach-Huber Company Alfred Schwarzen Dent Oon Wear Schwarzenbach-Huber Co United States Alfred Schwarzenbach Europe Schwarzenbach Manhattan Club Schwarwnbach

Central Baptist Sunday School Honor Roll Named

The November honor roll for Central Baptist Sunday school lists in the junior department Mabel Green Pauline Willerford Frances Siviey Melvin Lee Doris Cowan Billie Stewart P H Sandlin Jr Preda Cowan Ed ward Sivley Ruben Simpson An nette Willerford Elizabeth Dollar Bettie Townsend Milton Campbell Ruby Glenn Richardson Mrs E M Lee and in the intermediate department W E Sivley Jr Mrs P H Sandlin Frances Green Dr M K Heath Mrs R B Huie E T Cunningham E E Matthews Miss Bettie Burleson.

Central Baptist Sunday School Mabel Green Pauline Willerford Frances Siviey Melvin Lee Doris Cowan Billie Stewart P. H. Sandlin, Jr Preda Cowan T. E. Williams Edward Sivley Ruben Simpson Annette Willerford Elizabeth Dollar Bettie Townsend Milton Campbell Ruby Glenn Richardson E. M. Lee

Hartselle Chest Aids Fire Victims Of Danville Area

The Hartselle community chest has temporarily aided an indigent Danville family whose home and possessions were ruined by a recent fire. Citizens and merchants have contributed food, clothing, and essentials, though more help is still needed.

Comity Chest Hartselle Danvile Hartseller

Farm Weather Slows County Work After Rainfall

Recent rains across the county including today’s downpour have slowed farming with plowing at a standstill except in uplands and cotton picking paused. Most corn has been gathered and stored with crop quality reported good to excellent. More corn likely planted in 1931 as cotton acreage declines due to low prices.

Christmas Gift Suggestions in The Decatur Daily

Classified pages highlight gift ideas for the season with specialty offers and suggested items. The Decatur Daily presents a curated list of presents and promotions aimed at holiday shoppers.

Decatur Daily

Falkville Citizen Called To Reward

Falkville resident P. C. Rowe died Thursday after a brief illness. Born October 25, 1892, he joined the Baptist church, married Serenda Smith on November 2, 1919, and is survived by his wife, four children, his parents, two brothers, and five sisters. The family has the sympathy of many friends.

P. C. Rowe Falkville Mr. Rowe Baptist Church Serenda Smith J. P. Rowe J. L. Rowe P. A. Rowe Courtland Hugh Plemons W. O. Clark Fred Wiley W. T. Mitchell Lakeland Fla H. L. Sudduth Panama City

Hartselle Merchant Falls on Hunting Trip

Hartselle Ala December 6 Special W S Poole a leading merchant suffered a dislocated shoulder during a hunting trip. Friends report he returned to business today and the injury is not considered serious.

Hartselle Ala W. S. Poole Poole

Woman Drops Dead En Route to Huntsville

Susie Bones a about sixty year old Black woman of Fairfield collapsed near the water tower on the L and N tracks Thursday afternoon. Heart trouble said to be the cause. She carried a Huntsville ticket and was traveling from Fairfield when she died during a stopover.

Susie Bones Fairfield Huntsville

Blair Returns to Decatur as Birmingham Editor on Vacation

J. E. Blair, once a Decatur resident and now religious editor of The Birmingham News Age-Herald in Birmingham, is visiting Decatur for a few days and expects to return to his post on Sunday. He receives a cordial reception from old friends.

J. E. Blair Decatur Birmingham News- Age-Herald Birmingham Blair

Dahman Succeeds New Auburn Coach

Roy Bucky Dahman former Notre Dame star was named head football coach at St. Viator College He succeeds Sam McAllister who resigned to join Alabama Poly Dahman previously coached in Michigan and later led St Louis University as head coach

Bourbonnairs Ill Roy “Bucky” Dahman Notre Dame St. Viator College Sam McAllister Alabama Poly Dahman Michigan St. Louis University

Christmas Gift Suggestions Guide

Classified gift hints present ideas for her him and children plus home items. It offers varied options from toys to decor and practical gadgets aligned with holiday shopping needs. The list highlights affordable picks and thoughtful presents for different recipients.

Loyola Drops Intercollegiate Football Moves to Intra-Mural Play

Loyola University announces ending of intercollegiate football in favor of intramural competition at the conference stadium next season. President Robert M. Kelley cites shifts in public interest toward entertainment and a focus on broad athletic development for the student body. The 7,000 enrollment school will continue football within Loyola activities, but only as intramural play.

Chicago Loyola University Robert M. Kelley Loyola Midwest

Northwestern Charity Offer Faces Big Ten Committee

Chicago December reports the fate of Northwestern University's $100,000 charity offer at the Big Ten faculty athletics meeting. Northwestern proposed moving the Notre Dame game to Soldier Field for relief of the unemployed, requiring Notre Dame permission and a Soldier Field venue. Iowa returned to the conference after penance with other routine business on the docket.

Chicago Northwestern University Big Ten Northwestern Notre Dame Soldier Field

A Moment of Weakness From a Night of High Emotion

Fanny, in a moonlit garden, reunites with Bob Daniels during a lively party. He reveals his plan to leave with his trunk, and the couple share champagne and a covert rendezvous. Bob confesses love, hints at a broken marriage, and promises happiness if she returns his affection.

Bob Daniels Fanny Leila Bob Ing Pan Askeg Bob David Lei

Fanny Considers Escape With Bob To Mexico

Fanny weighs leaving David and Sheila as Bob urges a two week divorce route in Mexico then a border dash to Canada. She clings to Sheila yet longs for freedom and a new life with Bob as they speed away in the car.

La’s David Fanny Sheila Bob New York Mexico Canada

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down List

Puzzle clues and answers list mixed with garbled text from a crossword page. Contains across and down hints for various entries including verbs nouns and numbers. Several garbled phrases and misplaced letters intermix with standard crossword clues and solution notes.

Knoxville Fails to Land a Berth in Southern Baseball

Knoxville Tenn faces setback as W A Smithson announces plans to take over Mobile franchise have been abandoned after a two day conference with John D Martin, president of the association. Lack of financial backing cited as reason. Martin calls transfer situation unsatisfactory.

Knoxville Tenn Southern Baseball Association John D. Martin Association W. A. Smithson Mobile Presa Martin

Love in Moonlit Lane Between Silent Trees

A narrator describes a woman in a moon lit road between bare trees loving Bob and feeling freedom she had not known before. She longs to shout that she is free as she expresses deep emotional change in a fragile moment.

Bob

Two Men Arrested On Dry Law Charge In Massey Area

Deputies Bud Davis and W P Willoughby returned from a point southwest of Massey with two white men and a confiscated automobile on a charge of transporting liquor. The suspects were jailed and it was said they had around f gallons of liquor.

Bud Davis W. P. Willoughby Massey Kirkpatrick

Child Scalded At Home In Bottle Burst Accident

A baby named Bess Robertson was burned Friday at her parents home on Seventh avenue west when a bottle of hot water burst scalding her shoulder. Doctors report her condition is not believed serious.

Bess Robertson W. B. Robertson Seventh Avenue West

Runaway Runaway Adventure Ends In Looming Decision

A dramatic snippet features characters fleeing and urging speed as tension builds over a forthcoming choice. The fragment hints at a romantic conflict involving Brownbecks and a character named Younes, with a Monday chapter tease.

Gifts for Less Money In Classified Columns

A classified page highlights affordable gift options with budget friendly prices. Sections feature toys, home goods, books, and seasonal specials designed to help readers save while shopping for loved ones.

Classified Christmas Gift Columns Highlight Desirable Picks

Readers scan the holiday gift section for standout items. Advertisers promote seasonal deals and affordable suggestions across multiple categories. The page emphasizes practical gifts and popular brands likely to appeal to shoppers.

Classified Gift Suestion Satisfaction Question

The note appears to be a garbled line about a gift category and satisfaction. It mentions no clear person or organization, place, date, or event. No actionable or verifiable facts are present to summarize as a news item or notice.

Farm Children Content in Rural Life View

Ruth Baldwin notes life histories of American men and women show farm birth but city ascent. The 4 H clubs congress highlighted rural youth exposed to movies and railways yet not conquered, with shifts in home life and ideas about progress and convenience.

Ruth Baldwin Cowas Chicago Congress

Classified Ad Offers Read as Advantageous Gift

The fragment mentions ad offers and a favorable gift in the classified section. Read as a brief note about promotional listings and the expectation of a valuable present.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Silk Company S. S Auburn Puffy Stagmaier & Company Chattanooga, Tenn Iowa Sake“A Great Lake Boas Samson Pres. Martin Brownbecks Ken Howe Farnham Oi Younes Tantati Aetor Eden Aire Tennessee Valley Bank State Banking Department Chevrolet General Motors America General Motors Laboratories Phaeton Flint Seat Chevrolet DEC Lawrence County Chevrolet CO
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