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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1930

Page

2

Valhermosa Seeks Location Of The Veteran's Hospital

E T Giers announced Valhermosa Springs seeks the government veterans hospital. He asks the American Legion and civic groups to assist in bringing the facility to the town. The piece outlines site criteria for the hospital, including proximity to population centers, transport access, utilities, and land area needs.

Valhermosa Veteran’s Hospital E. T Valhermosa Springs South Veterans’ Hospital E. T. Giers Giers American Legion Government Hospital Valhérymosa Alabama Walker~gnes

The Old Shelf New Note In Decoration

An article on shelving as a key element in interior decor. It discusses shelves in living rooms bedrooms kitchens and halls, showing how they blend books pottery and decorative items to create a homey, stylish atmosphere. It also suggests practical ideas like a shelf over the bed for bedtime books and converting cluttered spaces into useful storage.

Margery Taylor McCall's Magazine Decatur Daily Eaith

Fifteen Appear In City Court

Fifteen defendants appeared before Mayor B L Malone in Police Court this morning. Six faced gaming charges five faced drunkenness one faced vagrancy one faced violating the prohibition law one faced speeding and one faced fighting. Fines were assessed against each.

B. L. Malone

Miss Mary Howell Visits Hillsboro Aunt in City

Miss Mary Howell of Hillsboro is visiting her aunt Mrs W Ell in this city.

Mary Howell Hillsboro Mrs. W. ©. Howell

Eighty Cases Placed On Docket Of Circuit Court

The circuit court docket lists no fewer than eighty cases for non jury trial starting Monday January 20 with A Z Bailey Gro Co versus H C Schrader Co and many other civil actions. The schedule includes multiple suits between merchants banks and manufacturers and references docket entries for January 20 and 21.

Circuit Court A. Z. Bailey Gro. Co H. C. Schrader Co H. C. Schrader & Co Commercial Savings Bank & Trust Co

Guests Flee In Undies From Fire At Wick Hotel

A blaze at the Wick hotel in Pittsburg Kansas killed two guests and injured five as 74 people fled through smoke and broken stairs. Investigators probed possible arson with damage estimated at about 75 thousand dollars. The three story building lacked fire escapes and occupants leaped from windows or slid down ropes to reach safety. The dead include Clarence Parker and Ralph Dennis.

Pittsburgh Kan Wick Clarence Parker Kansas City Southern Railroad Roundhouse Kansas City Ralph Dennis

Potential Film Star Among Wampas Baby Star Candidates

Potential film star Marjorie White is one of the candidates for the Wampas baby star honors in Hollywood. The annual selection highlights up and coming female screen talent.

Marjorie White Wampas Hollywood

Light Poll Tax Payments Hint Weak Morgan County Vote

The article notes poll tax receipts in Morgan county are light ahead of upcoming elections. It states payment at the Collector Hodges Crow office has been minimal, and heavy payers before the Feast could influence turnout.

Morgan County Hodges Crow

Radio Voice from Shreveport Draws Washington Scrutiny

W K Henderson, longtime radio figure in Decatur, faces possible sanctions after cursing on air. Senator Dill plans to clear the atmosphere of his epithets directed at chain stores. Henderson is known as a combative host who broadcasts with clear allegiance, and Decatur radio fans await the outcome of the controversy.

Victor Shreveport Decatur W. K. Henderson Washington Senator Dill Washington Democrat Henderson WJIZ New York KYW WREN WHAS WSM WMC WSB SMB KWK WLW KDKA WJR Wren Wcky WGN WJIR Golden Gems Elsie Baker Amos Andy WMAQ WTMJ KSTP WEBC WKY WFAA KPRC WOAI WDAF Clear Channel Chicago WEAF WJZ WENR WLIB Quin WEAP Jim Joe Topsy Turvy WABC Orch Three Doctors Orchestra Dan É& Sylvia Amos-Andy Cincinnati the Lohians Des Moines Fritz Flip Detroit Cigar Girls Shadowland

Voice of the People: Decatur Council on Monument Licenses

A Falkville resident writes to the City Council of Decatur defending his request for a free license to sell monuments. He denies wrongdoing, asserts personal integrity, and asks for consideration, dated January 4 1930.

City Council of Decatur Falkville Ala

Radio listings and community notices on January 7 edition

The page lists Central Standard Time radio programs from major networks, with station call letters and schedule blocks for Chicago WGN WLS and others, plus a Flower placement tip noting to plant flowers in front and back yards.

Associated Press

Pittsburgh Hopeful on Recovery After Minor Injuries

Report notes none of the injured suffered serious harm and suggests hardships can be overcome through hard work. Local observers emphasize resilience and community support to recover from the incident.

Woman Loses 19 Pounds in 27 Days with Kruschen Salts

A Montana woman credits Kruschen Salts for shedding 19 pounds of fat in 27 days. The ad promises rapid fat loss and renewed vitality, urging a daily half-teaspoon dose in hot water each morning and offering an 85 cent bottle from Decatur Drug Co with a money back guarantee.

Montana Kruschen Decatur Drug Co America

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Legion Post J. B. Patterson of Lacon City J. M. Ratliff Showers Bros. Co Nebrig Furniture Co Northern Furniture Co Oscar Fischer W. H. Burham Union Fertilizer Co A. W Twin City Chev. Co William McDonald Edward Campbell Ike Gilbert United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co Ala. Or Edna Stovall State Highway Comm Athens College For Young Women R. A. Gamble. Harris, Davis & Co H. T. Lile & Son Hill Bros J. W C. C. Hill M. & L. Construction Co Sou Sheet Metal Works Aetna Insurance Co L. O. Suggs L. L. Jones Admi Cora Poteet Roosevelt McDaniel W. Irwin Hill Robinson Lena Stringer J. O Elbert Drinkard Garnishee Wertheimer Bag Co A. Bernstein Millie McKinney Alice Bridgeforth Chears Floor & Screen Co W. P. Baugh Seiberling Rubber Co Wiggins & Moore Tire Service American Lead Pencil Co H. & H. Machine Works J. B Patterson Decatur Savings & Loan Co J. Y. Gustin F. T. Richardson Horace E. Hicks Levy & Zander Ind W. H. Aycock Ideal Furniture Co Olsen Food Products Co Decatur Fruit & Produce Co Herman Whaley B. B. Johnson Charles J. Baur W. Hubert Aycock Mountcastle Hill Co Claude R. Aycock Son Signal Corporation H. M Steachis Iny Victor Records Sterchi Bros. Stores Bank Street Kansas Decatur. Daily Decatur Kiwanis Club Voice of The People J. R. Gibson Fourth Avenue West Sianaahauat WOWO Ft. Wayne WCCO Minneapolis- St. Paul Aristocrats Carleton Symphony Bend Old Settlers KMOX St.Louis Careful Club Oilers Willie & Lillie KVOO Tulsa U. of Tulsa Atlanta Rudy Brown WAPI Birmingham KRLD Dallas WBAP Fort Worth Louisville WSM Nashville Francis Craig E. M. Bomar With Haas Tailoring Company of Baltimore Crane’s Clothes Shop
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