Two Stars Provoke Romance In Fast Talking Princess Show
Evelyn Brent and Clive Brook star in Slightly Scarlet at the Princess Theatre for two days. The all talking melodrama features a jewel theft plot with Brent as a jewel thief under threat and Brook as a suave English gentleman. They pursue romance amid crime and high society in Nice and amid the Pallette family.
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Princess Theatre
Evelyn Brent
Clive Brook
Paramount
Brook
Miss Brent
Slightly
Several Men To Be Given Work In West Decatur Sewer
The construction of West Decatur s modern sanitary sewer system will start in a few days and provide work for several men. The contract was awarded by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Monday evening to an Atlanta firm.
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West Decatur
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Atlanta
Injured Women Still Improving After Auto Crash
Friends of Mesdames E. W. Jones and Frank Donahue report the women continue to improve after painful injuries from a Sunday automobile accident.
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E. W. Jones
Frank Donahue
Dry Weather Cuts Milk Production
Droughty pastures in the county lower milk output as farmers shift to ground feeds or corn to sustain herds. The drying pastures force dairymen to adjust feeding to preserve a usable milk supply.
Progress on County Tax Assessment Underway
Substantial progress is being made in the 1930 county tax assessment by Assessor Herman O. Troup and Deputy John Maxwell. The work is large but is expected to finish within the time limit and the books will be turned over to the collector.
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Herman O. Troup
John Maxwell
Mrs. A. J. Jones Ill at Falkville Home
Mrs. A J Jones a well known resident of Falkville route two is confined at her home with illness.
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Falkville
A. J. Jones
Meeting to Begin at Fairview in Falkville
A public meeting starts Saturday night August 2 at Fairview. Residents of Falkville route two section are especially invited to attend.
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Falrville
Fairview
Falkville
Local Resident Reported Ill at Home on Moulton Street
D L Blackwell is reported ill at his home on Moulton Street. No other details are provided in the fragment.
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D. L. Blackwell
Moulton Street
No Rain In Hartselle Dampens Expected Crop Yield
A Hartselle resident laments no rain this morning. crops in the area are drying and may suffer a material yield reduction unless showers arrive soon.
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Hartselle
More Thievery Than Formerly Across the Nation
Reports from across the country indicate thievery has risen in the past six months. In Decatur scores of robberies occurred with several arrests, though many robbers escaped. The trend, echoed nationwide, shows criminals holding the upper hand over police efforts.
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Decatur
Davis Confident of Victory in Sheriff Race
Albert Bud Davis, candidate for sheriff, expressed utmost confidence in defeating opponents in the August 12th election. He has tirelessly toured the county, appealing to thousands of voters to back his bid.
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Albert
Bud) Davis
Baptist Divine Goes To Columbia
The Rev. Ralph Gwinn supply pastor of Central Baptist church will occupy the pulpit at First Baptist church in Columbia next Sunday. No crowds are expected to hear him.
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Ralph Gwinn
Central Baptist Church
This Place
First Baptist Church
Columbia
Revival Meeting In Progress At Proctor
Special report notes Rev. Kaylor preaching at a continuing revival meeting in Proctor with a cordial invitation extended to the public.
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Proctor
Kaylor
Tommy gun term spreads among Chicago hoodlums
Among Chicago criminals a machine gun is widely referred to as a Tommy, signaling slang uptake and street usage in street crime lore.
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Chicago
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Mixed
The page presents a large crossword with across and down clues covering varied topics from weather to literature. It lists numbered entries like Rested Hasten Worshiper and Great Lake along with multiple wordplay hints and puzzle solution sections.
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Great Lake
Hasterp
Harry Trapid
Nursation
Topas
Strange
Draper Endorses County Agent in Campaign Cards
J L Draper, a district candidate, distributes campaign cards declaring he favors the county agent. The bold slogan on the card states Favors County Agent, signaling his stance on county employment.
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Draper
J.L. Draper
Florence Attorney to Speak at Cain Barbecue
James Roberts prominent Florence attorney will speak at the Cain barbecue on July 31 in support of Judge B M Miller for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. The Morgan County event attracts large crowds each year.
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James Roberts
Florence
B. M. Miller
Morgan County
Warning Against Grass Fires Here
With continued dry weather great care should be exercised to prevent grass fires that threaten nearby property. Decatur firemen warn grass fires are usually not serious unless the blaze reaches adjacent buildings before firefighters reach the scene.
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Decatur
Pageant Group Rehearsal Ahead of Sunday Show
Members of the Missionary Pageant group met this afternoon at Southside Baptist Church for a rehearsal. The event, themed Personal Service, will be presented next Sunday and is expected to draw many attendees to the church.
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Southside Baptist Church
Drain tile shipped to Florida from Alabama plant
W B Neher manager of the Alabama Brick and Tile Company says much drain tile is being shipped to Florida. He recently returned from an extensive vacation in the southern states, noting activity at Decatur industry.
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Florida
W. B. Neher
Alabama Brick & Tile Company
Decatur
Mr. Nehr
Lawn Party at St. Ann's Church Tonight
Interest ran high for this evening lawn party on the St. Ann's church lawn. Public invited. proceeds will support church work.
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St. Ann’s Church
Union Hill To Host Barbecue Picnic Next Saturday
The public is invited to a barbecue and picnic at Union Hill in east Morgan county on August 2. Residents look forward to the event with interest.
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Union Hill
Morgan County
Colonel Black Dies At Home In Athens
Colonel T. O. Black a noted Athens citizen died at his home in Athens Alabama after a prolonged illness He was sixty five and had once served as a county commissioner He leaves a wife and six children
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Colonel Black
Athens
Ala
T. O. Black
No Sessions Of The Inferior Court Delayed Until August
Judge J. E. Clem announced that no sessions of the inferior court for criminal cases will be held until August 18 due to candidates' activities. Civil case trials will not be affected.
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Athens
Ala
J. E. Clem
Judge Miller To Address Voters At Monrovia Picnic
Judge B. M. Miller of Camden, candidate for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, will address North Alabama voters at the annual Madison county Monrovia picnic on Thursday. He is expected to attract several thousand listeners.
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B. M. Miller
Camden
North Alabama
Monrovia
Madison County
Hill Chevrolet Co. Lee and Sts. Decatur Alabama
Decatur Alabama car dealer Hill Chevrolet Co located at Lee Street and streets intersects at Sts announced offerings and services in a local automotive notice.
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Lee
Decatur
Ala
Plans Set For Lodge Chief Visit To Winona Council
Plans were nearly finished for the Thursday visit of E. A. Liewlyn former president of the Junior Order United American Mechanics as guest of Winona council. A public reception on the YMCA lawn will be a featured event.
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E. A. Liewlyn
United American Mechanics
Winona Council
Double Header For Candidates
Morgan county candidates prepare to run double headers tomorrow as they visit picnics at Eva and Davis. Officials expect both gatherings to draw large crowds.
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Morgan County
Eva
Davis
Lawrence Visitor Alba Wade Tours Decatur
Alba Wade prominent young Lawrence county citizen was among business visitors in Decatur today visiting local firms and meeting with officials to discuss county affairs.
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Alba Wade
Lawrence County
Decatur
Mrs Bevel Shows Marked Improvement at Home
Mrs Bevel, longtime resident, is reported much improved after a period of illness and remaining at home. Her condition has stabilized and she receives care within the neighborhood.
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Proctor
Bevel
Judge McCord To Speak On Democracy In Two Addresses
Judge Leon McCord of Montgomery will deliver two speeches on Democracy in this section. He will speak at Monrovia in Madison County Thursday at 10 30 AM and at Eva in Morgan County Thursday at 2 00 PM.
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Leon McCord
Montgomery
McCord
Monrovia
Madison County
Eva
Morgan County
Doctor Perolio Resumes Duty at State Laboratory
Dr. A. J. Perolio, previously confined to his room by illness on Tuesday, returned to his post at the state laboratory this morning.
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A. J. Perolio
State Laboratory
Mrs Tennis Sparkman Improves After Fall Injury
Mrs Tennis Sparkman who was injured in a fall at her West Decatur home continued to improve today.
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Tennis Sparkman
West Decatur
Funeral services held for Mrs Elizabeth McRee in Fairview
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon for Mrs Elizabeth McRee who died Monday at her Fairview home. A large number of friends paid their final respects to the beloved resident. Interment followed at City Cemetery.
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Elizabeth McRee
Fairview
City Cemetery
Michigan Utilities Spend 50 Million on 1930 Construction
Michigan electric utilities are spending about 50 million dollars in 1930 on construction work. The figures reflect large scale capital investments by the state’s power firms as they expand lines and plants.
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Michigan
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Southern Sheet Metal Works. Inc
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Decatur Mill & Cabinet Works
Bank St
Tennessee Valley Printing CO
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Wilson Ave
Rio
Blue Ribbon Shoe Shop
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New York
Singer
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Business Guide
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Fang Anecstassitell
Jervis Foundry & Machine Co
Ferry&i
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Decatur, Arms
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Paigea
Moulton St
Thomas Realty & Ins. CO
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C Thornton
Ballas
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Hill TU Bros
Jersey
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H. Robertson
5Th Ave
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Sherman-Walker Bros
Bang St
Smith Equipment Co
J. M. Clare & Sons
Ould
Lookmont Tire CO
Whiteside Sandwich
Pampus
O.anik
Vaverve
Glass Bros
Church St
Cornelian Court of Adams Apartments
Adel
6Th Ave
H. L. Reeves
A. C. Bailey
A. &. Bailey Groc. Co
J. M. Tuggle
Ragabate Court
M. D. Wiggina
Probate Court of Morgan
E. E. Forbes & Sons Piano CO
B. H. Britton
Mgr
Second
Lee Street
Rogers Bros. & Green
Sullivan's Studio
Marcel
Bond Bros
J. A. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
W. Moulton St
Swan Lake
Lon Monk
Skippy
Percy Ls
Great Britain
King Features Syndicate, Inc
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