Mill Officer Returns East After a Visit
Schwarzenbach Huber general manager Charles W. Pestalozzi and John B. Todd return east after inspecting the Decatur silk mill modernization. Work on new machinery costing 75 000 to 100 000 dollars continues for months, with local superintendent Ernest R. Wright reporting steady production gains and high plant record. Pestalozzi praised progress and plans another visit in about three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Pestalozzi
Schwarzenbach- Huber Company
Mr. Pestalozzi
John 8. Todd
Decatur
Pestalozzi
Ernest R. Wright
Wright
Hartselle Man Passes Suddenly
Tom Payne of Hartsville died at home after a brief illness. He was 42, a gin operator and cotton buyer, and an active Methodist. Survived by wife Mrs Payne and five children Lyman Curtis Preston Hazel and Homer. Funeral services had not been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Payne
Hartselle
Mr. Payne
Methodist Church of
Lyman
Curtis
Preston
Hazel
Homer Payne
Huston to resign as GOP chairman on August 7
Claudius Huston announces he will resign as chairman of the Republican National Committee. President Hoover approves. Senator Fess of Ohio chosen to succeed him with Robert Lucas slated for executive assistant campaign work. The plan aims to start early next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Claudius Huston
Republican National Committee
Huston
Hoover
National Committee
Senator Fess
Ohio
Republican High Command
Robert Lucas
Kentucky
Internal Revenue
Fess
Capitol
James Francis Burke
White House
Burke
Senate
Tennessee River Improvement Association
Association
Temperature Stands Eighty-Eight Here
The temperature stood at eighty eight degrees here at 1 oclock this afternoon, according to the official government reading. This is lower than the mercury has descended during the daylight hours around noon for the past week, and the relief was most welcome here.
Open House At Health Office Offers Typhoid Immunization
Health workers at the headquarters will give anti typhoid shots to applicants during Saturday morning open house sessions. The open house has run in recent months for residents seeking diphtheria and typhoid immunization.
Fire Laddies Answer Alarm At Newton Home
Fire laddies were called to the residence of the Rev. M. M. Newton at 1729 Sixth Avenue on a Thursday when flames threatened the home. The blaze was extinguished without loss. Carelessness was listed as the cause on fire department records.
Torrential Rains End Heat Wave Across Much Of Alabama
North central Alabama saw torrential rains led by 4.5 inches at Goodwater, breaking the heat wave and bringing relief to crops. Southern Alabama remained drought affected as storms avoided Birmingham area and highs reached into the upper 90s with several stations reporting 99 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Northcentral
Alabama
Goodwater
Birmingham
Clanton
Wetumpka
Alabama receives flood relief funds to repair highways
Bibb County reports a first 280000 installment of a 1660000 flood relief appropriation approved by Congress. Governor announces a public hearing August 4 to hear delegations seeking funds as the state plans a hard surfaced highway project and the highway commission meets federal officials afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Bibb
Congress
Highway Commission
Aggie School to Open Aug 11 in Athens Alabama
The state secondary agricultural school at Athens will begin its 1930-31 term on August 11 under principal Prof. W. H. Johnson. The early opening, two weeks ahead of schedule, is enabled by new bus service offering free rural transport. A new junior senior high department will expand the faculty and bolster enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
State Secondary Agricultural School of
W. H. Johnson
New State Laboratory May Set All Time July Record
Physicians in northern Alabama increasingly rely on the state laboratory here as workload surges. The article notes expectations for an all time record for July based on mounting test volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Vegetable shortage blamed on drought in local markets
Grocers report a drop in home grown vegetables this year due to extreme heat and dry weather gripping the region since growing season began. Despite the short supply, vegetables still command good prices and truck farmers may reap good dividends from late crops.
Robbers Visit Thompson Drug Store in Break In
Thieves used a glass cutter to gain entry through a side door of Thompson Drug store at Second Avenue and Grant Street last night. A few cigarettes and small items were reported missing. amount stolen not yet determined. Officers were informed this morning. no arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Drug Store
Second Avenue
Grant Street
McCutcheon Withdraws From Morgan County Sheriff Race
John F. McCutcheon of Somerville Route Four informs The Daily he is withdrawing from the Morgan County sheriff race. He cites late filing with Mr. Price and asks the paper to note his withdrawal and thank his supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. McCutcheon
Morgan County
Price
Somerville
Route Four
Revival Meeting At Bethel Church Starts August
The Bethel Baptist church opens its annual revival on the first Sunday in August with Rev Bunyon Smith of Nashville as preacher. The week includes morning and evening services daily and marks the sixth time Mr Smith has led meetings at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Church
Bethel Baptist Church
Bunyon Smith
Nashville
Mr. Smith
Couple Reports Widespread Rain Through Southern States
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Sanders and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Wallace said rainfall was general over sections of Kentucky Tennessee and northern Alabama on their return trip from a trip through Kentucky and Tennessee. They noted rains from middle Tennessee into north Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Sanders
W. R. Wallace
Kentucky
Tennessee
Middle Tennessee
Alabama
Half of gang put to death Friday in Kansas City
Three bank robbers who fired on a Republican National Convention crowd and killed James H. Happy Smith were hanged in Kansas City. Mangiafrancina, Nasello, and Nessino faced execution after the Home Trust Company robbery on June 24, 1928. Witnesses included Smith’s police officer father. one officer was wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
City
James H
Happy” Smith
Tony
Home Trust Company
Mangiafracina
Nasello
Nessino
Smith
Happy Smith
Darrell Capshaw
Maurice Nagle
Tony Bonello
Bonello
New York
Sam Stein
Sanitation Hopes Cut Diseases Deaths Rise
State health department summary cites April deaths from diarrhea and enteritis rising but less sharply than last year. Full forecast awaits July data. Officials say statewide sanitation and sanitary toilets could nearly eliminate these diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
Harris Husband Recovering After Incident At Finnell’s
Mrs. Harris arrived in Decatur to be with Claude Harris at Benevolent hospital after he was found nude and under suspected drug influence in Finnell's branch near the Valley Country Club. He is said to be improving and seeks the support of old friends as investigators note no new lead on a Buick disappearance linked to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Harris
Decatur
The
Benevolent Hospital
Finnell
Valley Country Club
Harris
West Hunt Freed on $5,000 Bond in Baker Slaying
West Hunt, charged with killing Hugh Baker on July 5 near Second Avenue and Grant Street, was released from jail on a $5,000 bond after solicitor W E James agreed to the reduced amount. Original bail was $10,000 set by Judge W T Lowe. grand jury deliberations for an October term will decide on an indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Hunt
Hugh Baker
Second Avenue
Grant Street
W. E. James
A. J. Harris
Circuit Court
Hunt
W. T. Lowe
Lowe
James
Baker
Many Bids Expected on West Decatur Sewer Project
Inquiries from contractors as far as Nashville and Birmingham indicate a spirited bidding process for the new sewer system in West Decatur. City Clerk E W Collier has sent full figures and blueprints prepared by an engineer to bidders, with health authorities noting the improvement the project should bring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Decatur
Board of Mayor
Nashville
Birmingham
E. W. Collier
David Turrentine Called To Reward
Advices were received here today of the death of David Turrentine at Como Texas July 24. He was born and reared in Morgan county and had lived in the Danville area. He left Morgan county about 45 years ago. A number of relatives survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Turrentine
Como
Texas
Mr. Turrentine
Morgan County
Danville
Influenza Cases Drop In June Reports Decline
The state health department notes a clear drop in influenza cases in June. In June 1929 fifty-two cases were reported, down from seventy-one in the same month last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
Kiwanis Intercity Meet Draws Kiwanis Aboard
Thirty five Decatur Kiwanians and eight local ladies attended the inter city Kiwanis meeting at Sheffield field. Dr A J Perolio chairman of On to Sheffield declared the gathering a success in every respect. Florence Tuscumbia Decatur and Sheffield clubs were represented at the Sheffield hotel lunch. The four course luncheon drew praise and the program stimulated interest in Kiwanis activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Price Statement To Increase Vote In Morgan County
Belief in political circles that W. Tom Price's claim whites may participate in the August 12 primary without embarrassment could boost turnout. The Morgan County committee says no voter is barred and all party members should help nominate county and state officers. Everyone is invited to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Tom Price
Democratic Executive Committee
Morgan County
Child Drowns After Falling Into Water Jar
In Athens Alabama a two year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Bud Gillam, fell into a ten gallon water jar while his mother washed nearby. The child was left momentarily unattended and reportedly climbed into the jar, drowning before discovery by family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Bud Gillam
Fire Department Member Roy Walker Takes Vacation
Roy Walker of the Fire Department is taking a vacation this week, enjoying time off from his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Walker
Fire Department
Death toll climbs in Avellino quake disaster
General Bias Trocchi reports 2 573 dead in Avelling province with 375 additional deaths across other provinces for a grand total of 2 930. Lacedonia identified as hardest hit with 600 dead and Villa Nova second.
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Rochetta
San Antonio
Italy
Bias Trocchi
Avelling
Avellino
Biastrocchi
Lacedonia
Villa Nova
Hanson To Attend National Building and Loan League Meeting
A. T. Hanson secretary of the North Alabama Building and Loan Association will depart Saturday for Grand Rapids Michigan to attend the 38th annual convention of the United States Building and Loan League opening July 29 for a three day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Hanson
North Alabama Building and Loan Association
Grand Rapids
Mich
United States Building and Loan League
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Kansas City
Joe
Federal
Aggie School Sei
Drouth
McUtcheon
Farly
Mrs. Harris
Kiwanis President
Associated Press
Raymond M. Crossman
Omaha, Neb
Kiwanis International
Atlantic City
Sheffield
Rome
Alnama
Mussolini
Naples
Victor Emmanuel
Ariano
Piave River
Hanson
Faith Burrows
King Peaturee Syndicate, Te
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