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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1930
Page
10
James Edward Statham, 34, a war veteran, was killed at his isolated Als home New Year’s Eve when a stick of dynamite placed in a tree failed to explode he returned to investigate and the device exploded. His widow and five children witnessed the tragedy.
New York leaders foresee faster financial construction and solid prospects for 1930. Bank and electric industry executives express confidence in accelerating projects and a sound security prices base by the fall of 1930.
Herbert F E McKelvey a longtime local retailer and former manager of the Matlock store number two on Moulton street has purchased the stock and will continue the business there. The announcement was made today.
Many former service men are renewing their government insurance loans taking advantage of the cash increase in the face policies. Reports from Congress confer the policies and their face value in full, arousing widespread interest among servicemen in this region.
AP feature outlines 1929 as a year dominated by war novels led by All Quiet on the Western Front and A Farewell to Arms. It notes other fiction successes, mystery thrillers, Nobel prize to Thomas Mann, and a surge in non fiction and mind and matter books.
Radio pioneer Vincent Lopez outlines plans to use science of tone to create mood enhancing programs. He says music can ease city stress and could be tailored to fit listeners daily tasks, with future programs tuned to individual conditions.
The Home Gin weighed Bale No 40015 of the 1929 cotton crop this morning. The operation showed strong production with daily gains and a total that may surpass 12 000 ginned for the year. Bale 40015 was brought to Decatur by Chris Orr of Belle Mina route 1.
Workmen awarded contracts for rebuilding the Buttrey Department Store and the Frank Cook building now occupied by Sterchi Brothers Stores Inc. report rapid progress clearing debris and preparing to start construction at the first opportunity. The new fronts will present an attractive modern façade along the avenue.
Griffin Jewelry store here and in Hartselle announced a consolidation of its stock. The stocks will be placed in the hands of the concern’s Bank Street store, centralizing ownership and control.
Postmaster W. E. Crawford will join Decatur people at the opening of the new Hotel Erskine in Huntsville Friday. The hotel was completed at an estimated cost of $500,000.
Police officers are conducting a determined drive against violators of the city's traffic ordinances. In recent days many arrests have been made for traffic law violations and the campaign will continue.
E S Gorrell president of Stutz Motor Car Company may announce merger plans after a petition in involuntary bankruptcy was filed in federal court against the company.
The article notes a radio personality who is heard weekly on both NBC and CBS networks. It highlights his prominent presence across major stations and his enduring appeal to audiences.
Puzzle clues for a mixed across and down grid with entries like Indefinite num, Priestly caste, Paper money, Heroine of Ben Bolt, and various related words. Includes solutions and notes on clues across and down with positions and letter counts.
Rain halted the cotton harvest as gins saw a sudden drop in arrivals this morning. Much of the staple remains in fields and will be picked as weather allows.
After the holidays with relatives, Miss Annie Maulsby and Miss Frances Dinsmore will depart this afternoon for Montevallo Alabama.
Townley Alabama was hit by a major fire in the early hours destroying an entire business block. Officials estimate losses near 200000 with five of eight stores razed as volunteers fought the blaze through the night and city progress was stopped before dawn.
A Sunday evening worship at Ninth Street Methodist Church will feature a song service led by Pastor Rev M Me News on. A splendid program of music is being arranged with several well known local vocal artists appearing.
The board of stewards met in regular session to review plans for the current year and routine matters. They expressed optimism about the outlook for 1930.
Bishop Ainsworth of the Methodist church is expected to attend events on January 10 in Hartselle and likely visit further institutes planned in the Huntsville and Florence districts.
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