This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1930
Page
7
Decatur Daily presents a practical sewing pattern titled Make This Model At Home Oe to DAINTY DRESS WITH BLOOMERS. The pattern page offers construction tips and illustration guidance for a coordinated dress and bloomers set suitable for home sewing in mid–1940s fashion.
This notice advertises pattern 1945 for a small girls dress with cape collar and ruffles. It lists fabric ideas like dimity voile crepe de chine and lawn in white or pastel with prints and trims. Sizes 4 6 8 and 10 are available. 15 cents per pattern. Send coin or stamps to Decatur Daily Pattern Department 243 West 17th Street New York City.
The North Alabama Loan Association held its annual meeting at seven o'clock. The company recently distributed its semi annual dividend, pushing payments for the year above the fifty thousand dollar mark. Local notes include community church services planned for Wednesday night and various residents making moves or visits around Decatur and nearby areas.
J M Lawson superintendent of education Limestone County was a guest at the Decatur Rotary Club during its evening meeting on Monday.
An old fashioned family gathering was held at the home of Dr. and Mrs. T. J. Russell during Christmas season. Attending were Dr. and Mrs. R. O. Russell of Birmingham Dr. Howard Russell of New Orleans Mr. and Mrs. Pryor McRee of Decatur and Miss Lucille Russell of Decatur.
Rev M M Newton announces a watch service at Ninth Street Methodist Church Wednesday evening. The program begins at 7 o clock and the public is cordially invited to attend.
Kiwanis plan items list events from August to December with committees and meetings. The baseball section notes 1930 champions and leaders: Athletics as world champions and pennant winners, with top batters Bob Meusel and Al Simmons. top pitchers Bob Grove and Bob Fitzsimmons. MVPs Hack Wilson and Joe Cronin. and minor league leader Joe Hauser.
Rev. E. N. Hart, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian, was re-elected president of the Decatur Pastor's Union. He has been filling the unexpired term of Rev. Jewell Howard. Rev. J. E. Berkstresser of First Baptist was elected vice president and S. E. Arvidson of the Y M C A was elected secretary treasurer. An action to set terms for officers was adopted.
Washington Senators rose from seventh to provide notable competition in the American League while the Philadelphia Athletics claimed their second straight world title. The season featured a four cornered NL race, new managers for several clubs, and Hack Wilson’s 56 homers earning NL MVP honors alongside Joe Cronin’s AL MVP.
Marvin Cowan, severely injured when struck by an automobile on the Moulton Pike on Christmas night, was reported slightly improved today at Benevolent Society hospital. In the same crash Floyd Z. Smith died Saturday morning. The car was driven by a Negro named Red Taylor.
The committee led by Rev. Sanford and Rev. Berkstresser will confer with educational authorities about a plan to grant credits for religious study in Sunday schools. Negotiations continue as future meetings are scheduled.
A fragmented classifieds page shows sections for houses and lots for sale, business property for sale, real estate brokers, investments and stocks, autos and loans, mortgages, and personal property notes. Reads as a mid century ad index with various contact lines and listings.
Notices describe minimum charges and prices for three lines, telephone ads accepted for daily classified pages except certain categories. Advertisers may correct errors. management may reject ads. Closing time is 11:00 date of patron. offices open daily until 6:00 p m for convenience.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.