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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1930
Page
8
The piece notes a tough year for American labor with 20 percent or more of federation members unemployed since January and a 20 percent income drop due to unemployment and wage cuts. It cites White House conferences last year and Hoover praising nationwide cooperation to ease employment strain as 1931 begins.
An advertisement promotes Thoxine as a non gargle sore throat remedy. It claims fast relief from internal soreness with a pleasant taste and a money back guarantee. Available in 35c 60c and 1.00 bottles for the whole family.
Aunt Ann Maxwell died this morning at 7 at her nephew John M Maxwell’s residence. She was 86. Survived by sister Mrs. Mattie Chunn of Somerville Route 3 and several nephews and nieces. Funeral at 1 30 this afternoon at Priest’s funeral parlors. Interment at Antioch church four miles east of Somerville. Pallbearers listed.
Evidences of Christmas are disappearing from Decatur homes and businesses as trees and decorations are discarded to expedite stock taking. With only two days left in 1930, merchants prepare to enter the new year with renewed optimism.
A 1930 Decatur Daily column urges readers to reflect on past deeds and the impact of actions on future generations. It warns that false words and broken promises stain family and community heritage and harm successors.
The program speeds government work on buildings and roads, stimulating actions by state, city and county authorities and uniting business leaders, labor, and citizens in a general relief effort. Labor leaders praise the measures but warn permanent changes are needed to avoid mass unemployment.
Ahrens return to Gadsden after Christmas with Norris relatives. Tapscotts from Nashville visit kin. Lurleen Norris guests of Lillian Self. Howells of Birmingham visit Nettie McClellan. Luke Norris and children dine with Bert Norris. Marvelene Grant recovering from cold. Baron Grant ill with measles at Euald Schlauff's in Hanceville. Evangeline Tapscott visits cousins Mary Pay and Peggy Neville. Annie Lou Norris with Dave Norris family. Lilie Ryan and daughters plus Mary Martin and daughter mentioned. Odessa and Nellie Hamilton with Harvey McKee family. large crowd at Christmas program. the Latham family moves to new home. Nancy Turner visits Ida Self. Carmen and Cleo Tanner as Sunday guests.
Miss Ferrel Oden visits her aunt Mrs Lois Hamilton in De-Se Julian. A son named Kenneth Elton born to Mr and Mrs Elton Mason on December 17. Miss Agnes Brown of Union Hill weds Nevil Oden on Wednesday. J D CLOUD speaks on progress and welfare from 1301 Sth Ave So.
A playful exchange features Puff the cat explaining to Father Hog that he travels to see the world. Puff insists his roaming serves both his curiosity and a desire not to deprive others of his adventures.
An important meeting of the Morgan County Medical Society will be held Thursday at the First Methodist church. The program includes discussion of the upcoming chest clinic and other matters of interest.
Aunt Mrs. Mattie Woodall and Mrs. Nancy Turner hosted, Kriss Zona Mason stayed with Miss Lois Tanner, Mamie Woodall visited Mrs. Margarette Taylor at Center Grove, E. L. Julian and W. E. Smith toured Decatur, Jim Woodall dined with Mr. and Mrs. John McKee, Mrs. W. L. Tanner visited daughter Mrs. Anna Mason, Vadua Puckett spends Christmas with her mother Mrs. Anna Beavers at Oden Ridge.
Edward B. Dunford of the Anti-Saloon League of America hails a Supreme Court ruling upholding the Eighteenth Amendment and dismisses a New Jersey judge’s opinion as unfounded. He argues Congress chose ratification method and cites Hawke v. United States to deny implied referendum rights.
Prominent Decatur attorney Charles H. Eyster is in Birmingham on business today visiting local offices and meeting associates.
Maynard Layman, boys' work director at the Y M C A, was expected to return today from Knoxville where he and Mrs. Layman spent the Christmas holidays.
A classified notice highlights reduced rates for aging services and discounts aimed at seniors. It lists eligible age brackets, new pricing tiers, and where to apply. The item emphasizes affordability and accessibility for older residents.
Concrete pouring on the Bee Line link between Flint and Hart sell e resumes after a weather and pump failure pause. Rain and freezing temps delayed progress but re start is noted. limestone county work advances and Morgan county segment remains brief.
County health officer Dr. H. C. McRee said a chest clinic is likely to be held in January 1923. About eighty tuberculars will be examined, selected by county physicians in advance. The exact date will be set after the Morgan County Medical Society meeting next Thursday.
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