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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1930

Page

2

Employment Figures Show US Industry Operating At Reduced Pace

A National Association of Manufacturers survey of 939 companies reports 506,237 payrolls on December 1, down 5.67 percent from July. Since July 1 payrolls rose for 216 firms by 10,714 workers, while 547 firms cut 39,452 positions. Edgerton warns consumer retrenchment hampers recovery as industry keeps more staff than current demand requires.

New York National Association of Manufacturers Ohn EB. Edgerton Tion Edgerton Mr. Edgerton

Letter Seeks Weekend Seashore Visit for Sheila

A heist of emotion unfolds as Mrs. Frost drafts a plea to David to spend weeks yearly with Sheila. The note argues parenthood spans years and distance, while a bank envelope and urgent errands reveal tension and a secretive plan. Leona and Cousin Edward Philbrick fear exposure.

David Brownbeck Andre New York Sheila Ma m Fourth Avenue Leona

Fanny's plan to see Sheila challenges family rules

Fanny, driven by years of longing, plans a visit to Sheila in Cloughbarre despite David Frost and Mrs. Frost opposing it. She confronts the past, torn letters, and the weight of pending questions about her daughter's life as she races toward a hoped reunion tomorrow.

Mrs. Frost Fanny Sheila David Garrett New York Brownbecks Cloughbarre Marcel Howe Farnham

Officer killed as jail raid ends in gunfire

A deputy jailer Bray is killed and seven women confined as a match in Carthage Missouri ends with a man and his female companion fleeing in a small coupe after overpowering guards. J

Carthage Harry Fe Arceeilles Ee Othel Missouri Kansas Okla John Dyer George Dyer Young Dyer Bray Bill Daggett Joplin Dyer Jesse Dome Dome

Sister Of Capone Marries In Chicago

Mafalda Capone wed John J. Maritote in Chicago as rumors swirled that Al Capone attended protected by guards. Officials and guests kept quiet about his presence while questions about a possible federal contempt citation lingered.

Capone Chicago Mafalda Capone Alphonse Capone John J. Maritote

Imprisoned Dog Scorns Freedom in Cave Rescue

Bingo the fox hound was freed after 30 to 40 men blasted an underground prison in a hillside cave. He emerged briefly but retreated back into the cave frightened by the blast and explosion noises. Lawrence Mills, his master, pleaded with him as rescuers continued efforts.

Mt, Pleasant Iowa Great Outdoors Bingo Fox Hound Lawrence Mills

Theatre magnate Harry Sudekum hanged at Nashville home

Theatre operator Harry Sudekum of Crescent Amusement died by hanging at his Nashville residence on Saturday. Despondent over illness, he had visited Decatur recently and was survived by wife Lucile, daughter Harryette, parents Henry and Mrs Sudekum, and several siblings. A servant found the body around 6:30 PM.

Harry Sudekum Crescent Amusement Company Nashville Sudekum Decatur Tony Sudekum Lucile Wilson Sudekum Harryette Sudekum Henry

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