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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1930

Page

9

Patterson Seeks Tennessee Valley Development Hope August Ballot

Andrew G. Patterson the Morgan County candidate for Congress spoke at a Madison county Parent-Teachers barbecue urging support for the Tennessee Valley development. He contrasted his record with opponent Judge Almon and urged a fresh term for renewal of the district contract. He pledged independence from powerful interests and called for federal funding to unlock flood control and vast agricultural growth.

Madison Ala Parent-Teachers’ Association Andrew G. Patterson Congress Ehth Alabama Nathan Rowe Madison County Pat Bee Democratic Party Judge Almon Morgan Graously Patterson Walhermose Springs Almon Jenenen Eighth District Tennessee Jory Patterson Ford Muscle Shoals Henry Ford Tennessee River Valley of the Nile The Roger W. Babson Morgan Mr. Almon

Local Heat Stays High With 101 Degree Peak

The weather bureau reports a high of 101 degrees and a low of 76 this morning. The maximum is three degrees below the record 104 set earlier.

Weather Bureau

Offiers Elected By Decatur Lodge No 52 I O O F

Decatur Lodge No. 52 I O O F held its weekly meeting at the K of P Hall Bank Street and installed new officers for six months District Deputy T Frank Lewis presided L Fisher Cardin Noble Grand T L Baker Jr Vice Grand John E Moody Treasurer Walter L Hatchett Secretary Sam W Foster Warden A P Johnson Trustees John A Thomason Inc A Thomason to represent the lodge at the grand lodge meeting in Cullman in August

A. P. Johnson T. Frank Lewis John A.thomason Jnc A. Thomason Lodge Grand Lodge Cullman

Decatur Business Tone Seen in Classified Section

The best barometer of Decatur business trends is the Classified Section reflecting local commerce activity and opportunities.

Decatur

Mrs. E. B. Lindsey of Hartselle Dies at 78

Mrs. E B Lindsey a Hart selle resident died at home in Hartselle at age 78. Survived by five children including Mrs E A Oden Mrs J A Hartselle and Mrs P W Bar cliff of Hartselle and Mrs R W Boetler of Jasper J W Lindsey of Decatur Funeral services set for 3 PM at the Hartselle Methodist Church conducted by Rev N H Abernathy with county wide mourning reported

E. B. Lindsey Hartselle J. A. Hartselle E. A. Oden P. W. Barcliff R. W. Boetler Jasper J. W. Lindsey Decatur N. H. Abernathy Lindsey

Annual Barbecue At Gurley July 17

The annual barbecue for Hurricane High School will be held at Gurley on July 17. Proceeds benefit the school and related programs. Community members are invited to attend and support the event.

Gurley Hurricane High School

Weather's Jokes Bring Cloud Children to Flight Tale

A whimsical tale features the Old Weather Man narrating to John and Peggy aboard a plane about cloud children. He describes cloud families, hailstone grandchildren, and silver lined clouds that influence weather, while plans to hear two cloud children perform are discussed with the Little Black Clock.

Mary Graham Bonner John Peggy Clgar Hail-Stone Black Clock

Grace Heads Campaign in Birmingham For Attorney General

M. B. Grace of Birmingham campaigns for attorney general calling on voters. He says reports from across the state are most encouraging and outlines support in the region.

M. B. Grace Birmingham

Barbecue Date Set For July 17 At Local Community Site

A barbecue will be held July 17 at the Lacey community site, inviting all state and county candidates for office and the general public. Sponsored by R A Atkinson, a prominent local planter, the event welcomes Presbyterian Methodist and Baptist preachers.

Lacey R. A. Atkinson

Weather Bureau Reports Sunshine With No Rainfall This Morning

The weather bureau notes clear skies and no rainfall by seven eighty this morning. No significant weather events are recorded as of report time.

Classified Ads Offer Quick Satisfaction and Profit

Short ads promise fast results and profits for buyers and sellers. Readers find affordable placements, targeted audiences, and concise messages that connect goods and services with interested customers.

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