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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1930

Page

5

Betty Compson Stars in Street Girl at Princess Theater

Betty Compson leads Street Girl a first all talking radio picture shown at the Princess theater on Friday in New York. The plot centers on a Hungarian violinist and four boys who gain a nightclub reputation after a European prince’s attention. John Harron co stars with Compson. Ivan Lebedoff plays the prince with Jack Oakie Ned Sparks and Joseph Cawthorn in supporting comedy roles.

New York Hungary Pson Princess Theatre Bss Prince Freddie John Harron Ivan Lebeder Hollywood the Prince Jack Oakie Ned Sparks Joseph Cawthorn Guy, Buccola Eddie Kane

Patterson to Speak at Three July Fourth Campaign Stops

Andrew Patterson announces three campaign addresses in the eighth district on July Fourth. He opens at Mt. Hope at 11 a.m., then Swan Lake at the American Legion picnic at 1 p.m., and finishes at Dancey Place Austinville at 2:30 p.m.

Andrew Patterson Mr. Patterson Mt. Hope Swan Lake American Legion Austinville

June Sales Record At Decatur Curb Market

June sales for the Decatur curb market have not yet been compiled. Curb master Mrs. J. T. Nelson says the record will be ready for publication soon and estimates June sales around 1500 dollars.

Decatur Curb J. T. Nelson Nelson

Layman Returns to Direct YMCA Camp Prep at Desk

Layman is back at his YMCA desk after weeks at the Ki-Y camp. He will direct the several weeks of summer camp and work steadily in preparation for the YMCA camp opening during the coming week.

Maynard Layman Pegi

Remarkable 18 Inch Rhubarb Grown by A H Walker

A stalk of rhubarb measuring 18 inches in length and six inches around was cultivated by A H Walker of Pittsburg Kansas.

A. H. Walker Pittsburg Kas

New Auto Plates to be Ready Soon in Alabama

Charles A. Moffett announces 1931 Alabama license plates start with 320000 units to be completed in weeks. Reversed year and serial numbers deter counterfeiting. Plates feature orange numerals on green, year upper left, serials in front. Enveloped and shipped to county probate judges for distribution. Board earns seven cents per plate.

Montgomery Ala Charles A. Moffett State Board of Administration Moffett Board of Administration State Tax Commission

Much More Corn Yields Heavy In Morgan County

Four times the usual corn area is planted in Morgan county this year as observers tracking agricultural progress note. The corn boom has not noticeably reduced cotton acreage, and officials expect Morgan to grow enough corn for local use, marking an exceptional year.

Morgan County

Farmers Elevators Sign With Northwest Grain Association

Nearly 100 farmers elevator associations in North Dakota and Montana join as stock holders of the Northwest Grain Association, representing more than 20 million bushels of grain.

Farmers’ Elevators Bismarck N. D Farmers’ Elevator North Dakota Montana Northwest Grain Association

Indicted NYC Standards Board Chairman Walsh

Under double fire Associated Press Photo William F. Walsh nine years chairman of the board of standards and appeals of New York City has been indicted by two grand juries.

Associated Press William F. Walsh Board of Standards and Appeals of New York City Grans

Julian Brown to Address Decatur Curb Market Sellers

Julian Brown of Auburn a state agriculturist will speak to curb market sellers at the Decatur Y M C A next Tuesday morning. All curb sellers and interested citizens are invited to attend.

Julian Brown Auburn Decatur

Andrew Patterson Set To Speak At Madison Station Picnic

At the invitation of Prof. J. E. Johnson Madison Station school Andrew Patterson the congress candidate will speak on July 16 The event is the annual picnic and barbecue at Madison Station school.

J. E. Johnson Madison Station School Andrew Patterson

Unemployment figures for Jefferson County released

Census supervisor E L Williams reports for Jefferson County Alabama population 429 301, 8 410 unemployed in April. Birmingham accounts for 5 637, with Bessemer 409 Fairfield 216 Tarrant City 147 Homewood 107 and the rest of the county 1 894.

Birmingham Ala E. L. Williams Jefferson Shelby Counties Jefferson County Williams Bessemer Fairfield Tarrant City Homewood

China to Increase International Postal Rates by Fifty Percent

Starting July 1 China will raise international mail rates by 50 percent. The move affects letters and parcels sent to foreign countries, with the higher charges applying to all non domestic mail matter.

China

Radio Schedule Fragment Highlights Network Listings

Central Standard time program guide shows multiple stations and bands. Listings include NBC CBS and independent channels with 7:00 to 11:00 time blocks featuring orchestras, dance programs, and comedy segments. Names like Roy O’Hara Uncle Abe and David and venues in New York Chicago Dallas and Nashville appear amid station call letters.

WEAP New York NBC Sunshine Hour Rudy Vallee Orch WGY Wfkc Wow Wow WDAF WWJ WTMJ WJAX WIOD WJDX WHAS WMC WSB WSMLB WKY WSAI KOA WEBC KSL KOMO WDAL WSM KGO KHQ WBAP WIBO KSD Wow Woc- Jax WSMB KYW KTHS WTAM KSTP KGW WAPI WOC WOO Wow Uncle Abe David WENRD WEEC Roy O'Hara WDAP Ww4j Wwood WABC CBS Chain F. W. Wile the Gauchos WADC WKRC WOWO WFBM WBBM KOIL WISN WIPW KFH WBCM WMT WFIW WDOD KLRA KFJF KLZ KFC KVI KFRPY WDAY WHK WGHP WKBN KMOX KMEC WCCO WIBW WSPD WBC WLAC ELRA KFJP KDYL KOLL KMBC Wbrc Wei Whoop KRLD KLZ2 KFRC KFPY WGST WBRC Forum Dream Boat Lombardo's Orch Lambert's Orch KMOR Ann Leaf Organ WDO WREN WCKY WJR KDKA WLW WTM KPRC KWK Wren Wiod WUAI KECA Broadway Igbts KFAB W4jz Amos Andy WMAQ WCK WFAA KECA_ KGO

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Betty Compson Layman Camp The City National Bank Decatur, Ala Wohl’s Bank Street Ireland Atlantic John S. W. Stannage Evert van Dyk Charles Kingsford-Smith J. P. Saul Sellers Tomorrow's Radio Central Standard Time & Si Central Clear Channel Chicago WIZ & Eaf State St WJZ WENR Fone WEAF WGN Nighthawks General Store WJID Neeregees Dan Sylvia N’ Andy Orchestra the Hall WHO Lens Tom Gates Kmox Pea Louis Southern Clear Channel Atlanta Lim Music Awoyd Charles Sheldon, Jr Dallas Wbap Forth WJZ Oncert Lange's Orchestra Kths Hot Springs Louisville WEAB Association WIZ WSM Nashville Goodrich Silvertown Silvertowns Cavaliers Lee and Oak Sts E. W. Kennedy
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