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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1930

Page

2

Aileen Faces Showdown Over Fall Plans and Love

In backstage turmoil Aileen learns the season may close with fall clothes scarce and unemployment rising for actors. Jimmy hints at a breakup risk while Daisy plots a date as rehearsals are canceled and tensions flare among Max Klein and Julie Sorano's circle.

Vivienne Viv Aileen Jimmy Crane S Am Max Klein Mailrack Ponmewces New York Daisy Latour Daisy Dra Te Gor Sven Estar An Klein Julie Sorand Sorano Indeville Sta The Macaway Company

Early Christmas Service Sermon Reflections at Lutheran Church

The Lutheran church held its early 6 o'clock Christmas service focusing on Luke 2 15 and the birth of Jesus as Savior and Lord. The Rev Town preached on divine mystery and the humanity and divinity of Christ, explaining why God became flesh and the meaning of Christmas.

Lutheran Church E. T. Town Uleh S&s Bethlehem Babe Christ City of David Christ the Lord Jesus Christ the Lord Eeleien Bethle

Quake Toll Rises in Salta Village Disaster

In Salta Argentina thirty three dead and over seven hundred injured after earthquakes over the holidays. A relief expedition reached La Poma on Christmas Day finding survivors terror stricken as new tremors struck the debris strewn village. The quake Saturday toppled houses and produced roaring subterranean sounds. Residents fled to fields then returned at dawn under dusty skies. Large earth cracks released hot water and some people remained missing. Nearby areas emitted smoke during the tremors.

Salta Argentina

Fricke Residence Burns In Christmas Day Fire

Fire destroyed the W F Fricke residence in Hartselle on Christmas morning. Firemen could not halt the blaze. the house and most of its contents were consumed by flames.

W.F. Fricke Hartselle

Fragmentary religious line hints at worship prompt

The text appears as a fragment urging adoration of the Lord with phrases about worship and divine welcome. It lacks clear context, author, or venue to identify specific source details or date.

The Resourceful Jimmy Has a Surprise Up His Sleeve

A brief line hints at a resourceful character named Jimmy preparing a surprise. Read tomorrow for full details and outcome.

Jimmy

Young Woman Inez Hensey Called To Reward

Miss Inez Hensey aged twenty years died at home of her parents on Danville route 3. Survived by her parents three sisters and three brothers. Funeral held 11 30 Thursday at Johnson's Chapel with Rev Prichett officiating. Interment in family lot. Gibson and Priest in charge of arrangements.

Inez Hensey A. Hensey Danvile Johnson's Chapel Prichett Gibson

College Campaign Meeting Aims to Raise $50,000

Athens Alabama special report says an emergency drive by Athens College to meet March 1 bond obligations is progressing with $5,000 pledged by local citizens and $5,000 by Birmingham friends. Contributions are arriving from across the South, backed by the North Alabama Methodist Conference.

Athens Ala Athens College Friends of the Birmingham South North Alabama Methodist Conference

Negro Speaker Concludes Lecture Series at West Vine Theater

Bishop Socrates A. E. O'Neil, a Negro welfare worker, wrapped up a three part lecture series Wednesday night at the Negro Theatre on West Vine Street. He urged his race to remain in the city and spoke against intermingling of the races.

Socrates A. E. O'Neil Negro Theatre West Vine Street Piper Aectures

Madison County Leads Alabama Cotton Yields in 1930

Madison County remains the state leader in cotton production with a current yield of 49,243 bales for 1930, slightly below its 1929 total. Limestone County reports 34,105 bales and Lawrence County 31,028 bales so far.

Madison County Alabama Limestone County Lawrence County

Mrs Sarah E. Lewis Votes at 80 in Utah Election

Mrs. Sarah E. Lewis an 80 year old widow and civil war veteran cast her first vote in the most recent Utah election.

Sarah E. Lewis Utah

Opportunity Shining Out In Next Year

A long financial survey outlines 1931 expectations across stocks bonds and commodities. It suggests stock lows may soon come, a possible late-year turn, and continued liquid funds as investors stay cautious. It notes policy, vaccines of inflation, and foreign issues. highlights sectors like chain stores dairy chemicals power oil distributors and safeties while listing weaker areas such as machinery and autos.

Cna Aeeman Europe Ae Acendins Ps Up de Mds South America South Ameria United States Babson Organization United States Steel Corporation Electric Power Corporations Sears, Roebuck Canada Dominion Mexico

Forecast of 1931 as a year of opportunities in markets

The author predicts 1931 will bring great opportunities across stocks bonds commodities and business. Cautions slow cautious buying of stocks bonds real estate and other assets stressing study of financial statistics and prudent action despite broad optimism.

Publishers Financial Bureau

The Spoilers at Princess with Gary Cooper

A vivid talking version of The Spoilers stars Gary Cooper with William Boyd in a Nome gold rush tale. Kay Johnson Betty Compson and supporting cast deliver romance, comedy, and rugged action as they clash for a central love interest amid dramatic scenes and a strong fight sequence.

Sahara Arctic Circle Rex Beach Princess Theatre Nome Edwin Carewe Gary Cooper William Boyd Sland Farnum Santschi Sills Kay Johnson Betty Compson Click Harry Green Summerville James Kirkwood Cooper Lloyd Ingraham Oscar Apfel Jack Holmes

Norris urged to lead new third party against Republicans

John Dewey chairman of the League for Independent Political Action invited Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska to bolt the Republican Party and head a new political group. Dewey argued the GOP’s rugged individualism clashes with Norris's social planning and control centered approach.

New York George W. Norris John Dewey League For Independent Political Action Nebraska Dewey Columbia University Robert H. Lucas Republican National Committee Republican Party League Norris Phil F

Flames Destroy McClanahan Home in Christmas Fire

Firefighters and neighbors rushed to a Christmas night blaze that gutted Albert McClanahan’s residence in Hartselle. The flames, reportedly sparked by exploding fireworks, destroyed the home while some household goods were saved.

Albert McClanahan Hartselle

Miss McLemore to Head B. Y. P. U. Unit

Velma McLemore was elected to lead the Limestone county B. Y. P. U. association at its conference this week. E. W. Varnell was named vice president Roy Taylor was chosen secretary and treasurer.

Miss McLemore Athens Ala Velma McLemore Limestone Coun- B. Y. P. U. Association E. W. Varnell Roy Taylor

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