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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1930

Page

2

Patterson Pleads For Full Tennessee Flood Control

A. G. Patterson addressed about 500 at Tanner High School urging federal flood control on the Tennessee River to reclaim acres, boost health, and revive industry. He linked improvements to Dam Three, Muslce Shoals support, and stronger district representation, arguing river development could surpass other regions in wealth.

Congress A. G. Patterson Tanner High School W. D. Lyle Tanner Lyle J Patterson Caanan Ford Muscle Shoals Tennessee Valley Ashhurst Arizona Roosevelt Colorado Basin Boulder Dam Tennessee Knoxville Paducah North Alabama Tennessee River Ruhr Germany

Banks in Athens Report Strong Capital and Profits

Athens banks are in excellent condition per statements to the superintendent. Capital and surplus are unimpaired, deposits slighty declined, but undivided profits remain strong with excellent dividend prospects. Local merchants report rising sales in May and June compared to January through April.

S. Ale AtHens Anks

Radio Schedule Highlights From July 18 Listings

Central Time program grid features WEAF New York WABC WJZ WENR and Chicago networks. Listings show orchestras, choirs, and drama, with detailed hour by hour lineups across stations and cities including Dallas Fort Worth Cincinnati and Detroit.

WEAF New York NBC Chain Orchestra Cavaliers Jessica Dragons WTAM KYW KSD WOW WDAF KSTP WTMJ WKY WWJ Wou WFAA Wsat WEBC KOMO KGO KGW KHQ KPRC KSL KECA Econ WIFJC WGY WSA WIBO Vincent Lopez Uncle Abe David WENR WSB WSMB WJDX WIC Wow WSM WMC Lampe WFJC WABC WADC WHK WKRC Wowo FBM KMOX KOIL WISN WCCO WIBW WBCM WSPD WMT WFIW WDOD WREC KRLD Mead Taarar Afeer WDAY S$. Army Band— Nations Story Hour WGHP WMAQ KMBC KFH WSPUD KLRA KFJF KTSA KLZ Kdyl KHJ KFRC KOIN KFPY Columbia Wbrs I BOL KLZ KDYL WAIU WBBM KSCJ WLAC WLAP KOL Lown's Orch WFEIW Wood Wreg KLZ Kvi WNAX Heywood Broun Wriw WRDOD KVI Osborne Ellington KMB WRBRC WRE Ann Leaf KOII Wecco SPRD WBRC WIOD Pickard Family KWK Wren WLS Peewee & Windy KDKA WREN KFAB WJR KWK WJAX Jones and Hare KFSD WOAIL EDKA WTMJS WAPI the Quakers WHAS WSR WUA KOA WLW KTHS WOAI WJIDX KWOO Chicago Orch WJZ State St Aera Mike and Herman Dan Sylvia Styles Amos Andy Cincinnati Brooks and Ross Mac Atlanta WAP Birmingham Dallas WBAP Fort Worth Ensemble

Old Sacred Harp Singing Slated in Mor gan County

An old fashioned Sacred Harp singing is planned at New Center in the Somerville area of Morgan County. The event runs Friday July 25 through Sunday July 27 with all day services each day and noon dinners for attendees.

New Center Morgan County Somerville Committee On

Time Traveling Clock Race With Steam Locomotive

The Little Black Clock moves John and Peggy backward a century to a magic year. A horse drawn train races a steam locomotive on a two track course as crowds cheer. The clock sacrifices ordinary time to keep the adventures alive.

John Peggy

Monrovia Readies 31st County Barbecue Event

Monrovia prepares for a large July 31 political barbecue with speakers including Judge Leon McCord Hon John H Bankhead Gov Bibb Graves Hugh A Locke and invited candidates for governor and other offices. Open forum 3:30 to 5:00 p m features state candidates while officials expect a large Madison county turnout.

Monrovia North Alabama Madison County Leon McCord John H. Bankhead Bibb Graves Hugh A J. M. Moore Seth P. Storrs Wm. L. White Ed. B. Almon A. G. Patterson Congress S. R. Butler B. M. Miller Chas. C. McCall W. C. Davis Hugo Black T. J. Heflin Lister Hill M. A. Griffin Tennessee Valley Huntsville Athens Decatur

Thrasher Shocked By Lightning Bolt

Albert Thrasher is steadily improving after a lightning shock while sitting under a tree in Mt. Moriah. His condition is not thought to be dangerous.

MT. Moriah Albert Thrasher Thrasher

Classified Ad Matches Buyer and Seller Instantly

A concise classified notice announces a buying and selling opportunity. It urges readers to contact the seller to arrange a prompt transaction and mutual exchange of goods or services. The ad emphasizes quick connections and easy arrangements.

Crop Condition Is Very Encouraging

Mr and Mrs W M Griffin and daughter Marguerite recently returned from a trip through states. They report crop conditions are excellent noting cool weather made coats very comfortable. They visited Roscommon and Detroit Michigan with relatives and friends.

Roscommon Detroit Michigan

Louisville & Nashville Donates Athens Park Lot

The Louisville and Nashville Railroad gives a vacant grassy lot west of Athens passenger station to the city for a public park. The city will install walks benches fountains playground equipment, and open the area to residents. The railroad reserves the right to reclaim the land if needed for railroad use.

Athens Ala Louisville & Nashville Railroad Railroad Railroad Park

Plans for New Cotton Compress at Athens

Athens Alabama July 17 Special A second cotton compress will be erected in time for the coming cotton season by the Union Compress and Warehouse Company on its North Athens properties. The firm already operates one compress and a warehouse with a capacity over five thousand bales. The existing warehouse is ample for current needs but another compress is required to handle cotton shipments from Tennessee points.

Athens Ala Union Compress and Warehouse Company Tennessee

Singing School Opens at Ninth Street Methodist

The Ninth Street Methodist church announces a singing school starting next Monday at 7 30 PM led by Laxson. Sessions run Monday through Friday for three weeks with choir practice after the regular prayer service each evening. The program on singing dates starts at 7 30 PM and ends at 9 30 PM, totaling about twelve days.

Ninth Street Methodist Church A Laxson

River Gauge Holds Steady at 1.4 Feet

The Tennessee River remained unchanged at 1.4 feet on today’s gauge reading. Residents and farmers were advised to monitor levels for any rising flow or potential flooding in low lying areas along the riverbank.

Tennessee River

Weather Report Shows Mild Temperatures Across Day

The mercury stayed relatively cool over the last 24 hours with a maximum of 90 and a minimum of 68 reported by the weather bureau.

Weather Bureau

No Rainfall Seen in Decatur Morning Report

Decatur recorded another 24hour period with no rainfall as reported by the weather bureau at seven oclock this morning. The steady dry spell continues with no sign of precipitation in the latest measurement.

Decatur Weather Bureau

Classified Section Brims with Citywide Ads and Offers

The classifieds compile a diverse mix of wants and offers from across the city. Readers find job notices, sale listings, rental posts, services, and personal ads in a single, browseable section.

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