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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1930
Page
4
Column reflects on Guido Donatelli a 35 year old Italian who left $10,000 in savings and a note saying he was tired of living. He died by suicide and his friends now face choosing a “nice funeral.” The author questions lavish tributes and urges simple memorials and acts of charity instead. Copyright 1930 Newspaper Feature Service Inc.
Milton Drennen from Miami arrives to join family visiting Mrs. H. R. Summer. Numerous friends and relatives from Nashville, Louisville, Birmingham, Memphis, Wilson, and Athens travel or host gatherings. Attendances include Morgan County W M U camp in Hartselle and weekend visits across Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida.
A region wide heat wave scorched the south with Cumberland County hail and drought in Georgia and Kentucky crops. Casualties included two children and a girl from lightning near Dyson Louisiana, with one Arkansas death attributed to heat. Birmingham 105, Augusta 104, Atlanta 99.7 and Stuttgaart 108.5 topped readings.
A satirical meditation on modern marriage and wives with witty observations about love, luck, and the masculine heart. The piece contrasts long engagements with quick marriages and mocks the drive to outshine social rivals.
The city council met Thursday at four o'clock to hear objections to improvement ordinance No. 232 providing for sanitary sewers in West Decatur. Several objections were raised, but a resolution of confirmation was adopted.
Eyewitness and medical testimony describe Baker being struck by at least three bullets, one in the arm and others to the front and rear, with doctors concluding the wounds were fatal. Witness Owen says Baker collapsed near Cranes Clothes Shop after seeking a doctor, as defense and prosecution spar over statements.
State witness H S Roberts testified he saw Hunt and a woman crossing Grant Street with Baker nearby. He said Hunt raised his arm and fired as Baker followed, with Baker turning after the first shot. The scene ended with Baker trailing Hunt and the woman, no weapon seen on Baker.
Dainty frock design with a cape like line and side peplums. Pattern 1976 offers flat crepe georgette chiffon voile or crepe de chine in prints or pastels with sleeves. Available in sizes 14 through 40, size 16 needs 334 yards of 39 inch material. No dressmaking experience required.
Milton Smith and Mrs. Eve Girardi Coulliette, both of Birmingham, won the Jefferson county federal audition to represent the county in the state Atwater Kent radio contest. They bested 29 contestants from local auditions across the county and have prior radio or glee club experience. The county event was broadcast on WAPI and will be repeated for the state contest this fall. Mrs. Sara Huntsmann of Birmingham chairs the county effort, with P. O. Davis of Auburn as state chairman.
Shoppers are advised to mail or send fifteen cents per pattern in coins or stamps. Include plainly your full name, the style number, and the size desired in the request.
The Decatur Pattern Department offers patterns and the book Our Patterns for adults and children. Patterns are fifteen cents each and ten cents when ordered with a pattern. Address orders to 243 West 1 St New York City.
Local classified section highlights affordable goods and services. Readers can find furniture, vehicles, job listings, and real estate, with contact details and prices. Subtle market hints show demand areas and popular brands across town.
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