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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1930
Page
7
Decatur visitors flocked to Camp Westmoreland on Sunday, with 50 to 100 people noted by swimming instructor John Q. Broadway. The camp reports many from Decatur, progress on the Camp Monogram, and a strong life saving class amid a Saturday swimming meet won by Troop 3.
The piece criticizes Congressman Almon for lack of influence noting there were no Almon bills or laws on the nation’s statute books. Patterson cites twelve years of debate over Muscle Shoals and argues many congressmen failed to push their own bills.
Radio listings show broadcast times for WEAF WJZ WABC WLS WGN WJR WNBC and others across multiple cities. Programs include orchestras, bands, dances, and talks with varied hosts, composers, and ensembles scheduled through late night hours.
Forty graduates from Alabama Polytechnic Institute will receive degrees in August. Dean Zebulon Judd emphasizes specialization in education, noting teachers will be prepared for specific subjects like social science or history rather than general teaching. The new curriculum also trains school administrators for roles such as superintendents and principals.
Patterson argues that representatives must secure public improvements and reclaim untapped Muscle Shoals potential. He says some congressmen secure wasteful projects while Tennessee Valley remains idle, and calls on the eighth district's congressman to push government action.
Decatur heads of families notice higher costs as sugar prices rise ahead of canning season due to the tariff signed by President Coolidge. Officials warn many commodities will soon advance in price because of the administration policy.
Brain crushed during a cat head examination led to the impossible result at the state laboratory. James Hill of Belle Mina transported the specimen Monday for analysis, with officials stressing careful handling in such examinations.
Heat from recent days has boosted local trade as ice cream and soft drink parlor traffic surges. Swimming baths and beaches attract thousands seeking relief as hot weather continues to grip the city.
Decatur residents see live updates on items and services for sale and purchase. Agents publish immediate listings helping buyers and sellers connect quickly in real time.
Saturday afternoon a 21 jewel Hamilton open-case gold watch was lost. A $10 reward is offered for information and recovery of the mate. Contact W. H. Hill at Hill's U-Driver, 1192.
Revival services will begin here next Saturday evening conducted by Rev. Baker a state worker and Rev. Pritchard of Corinth Baptist church. Services will be held at morning and evening hours. A cordial invitation is extended to the general public to come and help us for the harvest is ripe and the laborers are few.
County Health Officer Dr. H. C. McRee will conduct physical examinations of children in rural schools over the next several weeks. Some schools have already been visited as health workers finish rounds for anti typhoid and toxoid shots against diphtheria.
The torrid temperatures have led to the installation of additional fans for the comfort of workers and the public at the court house. Since summer began, offices in the temple of justice have sweltered with little breeze, but the new fans promise relief.
Decatur Kiwanians attending the Inter-city meeting in Sheffield are told to depart so they reach the Sheffield Hotel by 1 15 p m. The luncheon at the hotel is expected to draw large delegations from the region, announced by Dr A J Perolio, chairman of the trip committee.
The suspect told officers he registered at a local hotel here during a bank robbery in progress. Arrests traced from Hot Springs Arkansas to Birmingham authorities, with a plane trip diverted to Jackson before a Brown's Wells visit. He was brought here for further handling and faces possible Memphis return if released.
J P Hamilton of Trinity route No 1 was a visitor to Decatur this morning, stopping briefly in the city. He traveled onward after a short stay.
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