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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1930

Page

6

Somerville Personal News Reflects Holiday Travel Cruising Town

Local residents and visitors share Christmas plans and visits in Somerville. Names include Mrs A H Waugh Mrs B E Waugh Rev A N Burns and Miss Novel Miller. Trips include Decatur Huntsville Florence and Cullman with gatherings at homes and churches.

A. H. Waugh Aolida B. BE. Waugh Taelve Sam Ashworth J. P. Dunaway Betty Mary Gilchrist Tom Carroll Deanl Carrol Rs. C. BE. Holt Nan Henn Wilda Smith L. L. Lyle Hartselle Mary Lou Maples Gravel Ridge Danville E. Maples A.M. Waugh Decatur C. E. Holt Garland Collins Earl Gurley Leo Johnson James Grizzard Mary Peck Ona Peck Huntsville W. T. Wade Tom, Jr Royal Henderson Ensley R. L A. N. Burns R. A. Summerford Falks Ville R. A. Summerford, Jr Nell Wilhite Nan Henderson Levert Russell Montgomery Jack Ranson William Ransom Ransom N. E. Winton Mary Nell D. C. Waugh Bryan Abbott Herschel McCluskey McCarley Oro Russell Florence Margaret Hardin Cullman B. E. Waugh Myrtle Miller H. F. Lyle Novel Francis Ransom Maggie Ransom Mary Cunningham Herber Miller

Today by Arthur Brisbane 1930 financial and strategic tensions

The column contrasts gangster court scenes with Uncle Sam’s finances in mid 1930. It notes Treasury projections show revenue $200 million below 1929 for six months and government expenses $100 million above 1929, amid calls to cut tariffs and fight war debts.

Sam Treasury

Debts and Tax Hopes Amid Europe Forgiveness Debate

A reader questions if American business should face heavier taxes to fund forgiveness of Europe’s debts. The inquiry asks whether U S taxation should finance international debt relief and reflects concern over fiscal costs.

Europe

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Listed

The page presents a dense crossword puzzle with across and down clues. It includes numerous numbered entries like cuts off weep band across an escutcheon and many others, interleaved with solution hints and partial solutions.

Decatur curb market final day to boost 1930 sales

Tuesday marks the last opportunity for Decatur curb market sellers to raise 1930 sales before the 1931 record begins. Planters in the area aim to meet yearly goals as the curb market has historically put money in farmers' pockets and helped ease rural distress.

Decatur Liklihood

Birth announcement for Frank Leigle McLain

Mr. and Mrs. G. H. McLain welcome a son named Frank Leigle born to the couple.

G. H.mclain Frank Leigle

Morocco sparks romance with Cooper Dietrich and Menjou at Princess

The talking screen showcases Gary Cooper, Marlene Dietrich, and Adolph Menjou in Morocco at the Princess theatre for two days. The epic love drama blends North African setting with the French Foreign Legion, delivering intense emotion, grand visuals, and director Josef von Sternberg’s notable style.

Talking Screen Morocco Gary Cooper Marlene Dietrich Adolph Menjou Princess Theatre French Foreign Legion Josef von Sternberg Gary Costiavate Daredevil Foreign Legion Cooper Adolphe Menjou

Local Holiday Visits Mention Community Members

A string of short notices from Centre Grove and nearby areas lists residents and relatives spending holidays or visiting one another. Names include Singleton Poplin Edge Hipp Heaton Oliver Smith Hawk Humphries Bolding Walker and others visiting relatives in Cullman Grassy Guntersville Holly Pond Gadsden and Old Hickory Tenn.

Neil Singleton Centre Grove Ellis Hendrix Jim Poplin Bruce Poplin John Edge Near Cullman G. O. Walker Hugh Hipp Arab Emmitt Smith Plumma Heaton Lon Oliver Thomas Oliver Hartsellé J. R. McAnear Wilma Humphries Holly Pond Ents Coen Bolding Old Hickory Tenn Emmitt Bolding Dorothy Walker Tressa Walker Albert Smith Gadsden Roy Stewart Jesse Putman Will Humphries

Strange Address On Judge Mail Receives Odd Letters

Probate Judge M. D. Wiggins has been receiving many letters with strange requests and peculiar titles. A recent missive arrived reading in part To The High Judge Over The.

M. D. Wiggins

Juniors Will Name Officers at Friday Meeting

Winona Council Junior Order American Mechanics will hold a regular session next Friday evening. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and other business, followed by a feast expected to draw a large crowd. Nominations have been in order for three weeks with many names in contention.

Winona Council Junior Order American Mechanics

Court House Letter Warns Judge on Divorce

A Georgia woman’s letter to the Decatur Alabama court cautions the judge against granting a divorce to her husband, signaling a personal plea amid the legal action. The document reflects cross state involvement in a family court proceeding.

Local Social Roundup From Mooresville BelminA

Social scene in Mooresville and Belle Mina features numerous dinner guests and visits. Henry Zeitler family and other friends dine with Cortner and Bailey households. Virginia Thompson of Boston visits Amanda Bradley, with extensive hosting at Bibb and Sugg homes.

Henry Zeitler Anne Zeitler Carolyn Zeitler A. K. Bartlett Huldah Burton R. G. Cortner Bradley Bibb Mary Augusta Bibb Robert Clarence Bibb Zeno Bailey Virginia Thompson Boston Amanda Bradley Richard Hundley Aubry Ivy Kathleen Ivy Richard Pride Adison David White D. J. White Huntsville Belle Mina Helen Blake Hayes Don Sugg Robert McClary Hattie Hundley Ben Lee Bibb Jaceway Stevenson Buck Cummings Buck, Jr John Burger Hunts Beth Tyler Decatur Jean McCoy Athens Katherine Ivy Brad Bibb Frank Richardson Frank T. Richardson John Henry Peebles Mary A. Bibb the Princess

Creomulsion for difficult coughs from colds

Creomulsion is advertised as a powerful multi ingredient remedy for deep coughs from colds. It combines creosote with pine tar cherry bark and other extracts to soothe membranes fight germs and is claimed to be safe for children. The ad notes a price of 1.25 and a full guarantee if not satisfied.

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Somerville Senator Norris Arthur Brisbane King Features Syndicate. Inc Hugh 8S Gibson Geneva Disarmament Commission Barden Gereman East Africa Aeteon Polly and Pals Cliff Ste Y’ Tote Susie Miss Dora Rodney Mr.midas Scott MIDAS Paul Fung Amber Funny Booke Rube Goldberg Ian God Associated Press Southwestern Presbyterian Co-Educational College Presbyterian Ministers of Memphis Charles E. Diehl North Africa Foreign Legion Austinville News Mrs. Edward Ward Mrs. Haskel Lena Thompson Edward Hamilton Denmark Otto Wadsted White House Hoover Mooresville Bellemina Cal RED Ash Cahaba Jellico Decatur Ice & Coal CO
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