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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1930
Page
2
Birmingham, July 11 A report by W B Hillhouse chief state mine inspector shows 35 coal mining deaths in Alabama in the first six months of the year down from 40 in the same period of 1929. Electrical and gas hazards, rock falls, and pole incidents figure in the fatalities.
Ten people were killed in haulage accidents during the first half of last year. A U S department report notes that 138 men were killed in mine incidents across the United States.
Civic clubs from Bay Minette Foley Robertsdale Silver Hill Fairhope Elberta Lillian Perdido Beach Bon Secour Daphne Montrose and their families meet in Lillian Alabama for a July 17 outing to foster goodwill and cooperation among nearby municipalities. The gathering aims to strengthen ties with a combined membership of over 400.
Birmingham Alabama July 1 Jefferson county sheriffs arrested 67 persons in June for violating prohibition laws. Officers seized 1,307 gallons of liquor and 22 stills, with a capacity of 29,414 gallons. Mash destruction totaled 22,280 gallons. Eleven charged with distilling, 14 with transporting, 42 with selling whiskey.
Edna Robb Webster's chapter traces a young woman named Clara Dee as she recalls past comforts and fantasies of travel and fame while navigating her fraught relationship with Van, who pressures her toward happiness she doubtfully seeks. The scene shifts between memory, desire, and the looming question of sacrifice.
Mrs Alexander presents a Sunday menu listing breakfast items such as cantaloupe waffles and broiled bacon with coffee. dinner features roast lamb and tomato salad with Mexican dressing. supper includes fruit salad and salted wafers. A detailed three minute mix recipe for a lemon horseradish dressing accompanies the meal.
Several state candidate speakers addressed voters at a Madison barbecue. Watt T. Brown of Ragland endorsed his gubernatorial bid while Nob Bell of Birmingham spoke for Judge B M Miller for governor. Horace Wilkinson backed Senator Heflin and Judge Hugh Locke for senate and governor.
Lawrence county teachers hear that a state license exam will be held in Moulton on Monday and Tuesday July 21 and 22. The board notes falling applicant numbers, shifts toward normal schooling, and that third grade licenses may be issued for two years with a two dollar fee. It urges caution about married women teachers bringing young children to the classroom.
Alexander Legge, chairman of the Federal Farm Board, said in a radio address that organization is the fundamental step in solving the agricultural problem. As the Board nears one year of operation, it finds that farmer organization aids adjustment of production and prices.
Legge notes that production and marketing of farm goods are easier than coordinating producers. He cites wide opinion gaps on how to solve problems, but remains optimistic about agriculture's future prospects and community solutions.
F P Ray B B Brooks and M Brooks plan a two week trip visiting relatives in Oklahoma and touring points of interest in Texas. They will travel to the region for a vacation excursion.
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