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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1930

Page

3

Health officer June report details county public health work

The June report by county health officer Dr. H. C. Mc Ree covers education lectures and attendance, school nursing, infancy and maternity hygiene visits, pre natal care, sanitary inspections of premises and food outlets, milk and meat inspections, laboratory exams, quarantine actions, vaccinations and clinic treatments. It lists counts for visits, examinations, procedures, and facilities, including 239 lab specimens and 408 free clinic treatments.

H. C. McRee

Athens Socials Honor Grandmother and families

Mrs. Jennie Kemp celebrated her eighty first birthday with a large gathering of her children and grandchildren hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thomas. Claude Ball and Mrs. Ball marked Mrs. Harris's ninety four birthday with a family reunion. Bridge clubs met for luncheons and games with high scores noted. A Fourth of July dance drew many younger social attendees in Decatur. Mrs. R M Rawls hosted a tea for her guest Mrs. Walter Rawls. The Rawls party and visiting guests from Decatur were mentioned along with visits by Coy Grantland and Ruby to Athens residents.

Jennie Kemp Roy Thomas Claude Ball Ada Mae Crutcher Leonard Wallace Robbie Kennemer Carter White Margaret Ayling Opie Lee Gray North Clinton Street Sadie Lawson Joe Anderson Gladys. Thomas Decatur R. M. Rawls Walter Rawls United States Army Coy Grantland Ruby J. D. Goforth Athens

Churches Sponsor Picnic and Barbecue at Lacey's Spring

Several candidates for state and county offices will attend a picnic and barbecue to be held at Lacey's Spring on Thursday July 17 under the auspices of three churches. Special preparations are underway for entertainment and a large crowd is expected.

Lacey’s

Democratic officers chosen for county primary race

The Democratic executive committee will soon announce the officers selected to conduct the county primary on August 12. Candidates are submitting lists of friends for consideration, and the committee aims to finalize the election officer roster promptly while stressing honesty and integrity to ensure ballot purity.

Democratic Executive Committee

Two painters convicts redecorate Missouri governor’s office

Two convicts in the Missouri state prison redecorated the governor’s office at Jefferson City. Sacramento voters approve a $150 000 bond issue for a municipal airport.

Missouri Jefferson City Sacramento Calif

Home Grown Water Melons Hit Local Market

Local market reports show home grown water melons meeting strong demand from fruit lovers. The crop is believed light this year, likely pushing prices higher.

Camp Grounds To Be Cleared For Morgan County Convention

Those attending the Morgan county singing convention near Hartselle will gather Friday to clear the grounds and ready the site for the main event Saturday and Sunday.

Morgan County Hartselle

Goodyear Leads Rubber Industry in Tire Leadership

An analysis argues Goodyear holds leadership in the rubber industry focusing on tire production. It weighs claims about who truly leads and assesses the role of leadership across manufacturers.

Goodyear Corps of Experimental Engineers

Mrs Laura Hurley Opens Boarding House in Decatur

Mrs Laura Hurley longtime operator of the Hurley Hotel at Leighton for four decades has moved to Decatur and will open a boarding and rooming house at 310 Jackson Street. Her local prominence in the Valley is noted and friends anticipate brisk interest in the new venture.

Laura Hurley Hurley Leighton Decatur Jackson Street

Arlington man crafts violin from cedar fence post

John Brown of Arlington Kansas is making a violin from a cedar post used in a fence for about 50 years, turning an everyday object into a musical instrument.

John Brown Arlington, Kas

Parham Nets Five and Half Pound Bass at Local Lake

Cc. L. Parham, sanitary inspector, landed a five and one half pound large mouth black bass this morning from a nearby lake after a brief struggle. He completed the capture at his post and reported the outing as one of the best fish recently landed in the area.

Cc. L. Parham

Head of the fish offered as evidence of catch

A report notes a fisherman presented the head of a large fish as evidence of his catch this morning, highlighting unusual proof in a fishing dispute.

Gasoline Truck Driver Walks From Fuel Shortage

A gasoline truck driver ran out of fuel near Jola Kas and walked to the nearest town for more fuel. An international aeronautical exhibition will be held in Stockholm from September 6 to 28.

Jola Kas Stockholm

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