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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1930

Page

8

Patterson Campaign Stops Spark Enthusiasm in Alabama District

Andrew Patterson, candidate for Congress, drew large crowds in Lauderdale and Limestone counties amid heat for a vigorous campaign. He defended his record against opponent Almon, arguing past delays on river development and Muscle Shoals failures. Patterson labeled himself a plain businessman with a vision to build the Eighth District.

Ala Andrew Iterson Congress Patterson Rogersville Lauderdale County Limestone County Salem Fwo Alnon Almon Tterson Ge Almon Godrow Wilson Tennessee Muscle Shoals Tennessee River North Alabama

Aid quake relief and balanced program urged by Victor Emmanuel

Victor Emmanuel urged rapid aid after the southern Italy earthquake and warned a dam project would spur a balanced program combining industry and agriculture for lasting growth. Patterson criticized delay in relief, pressed Hoover’s construction plan, and attacked Almon’s candidacy linking to power interests while defending past public service actions reducing a power company valuation by 16 million dollars.

Victor Emmanuel Italy Patterson Almon Sheffield John Peach

Indigestion Relief Ad Offers Refund If Not Soothed

Advert shows Pepso-Ginger chew to aid digestion after meals. Claims it stimulates the stomach, neutralizes acids, and absorbs gases. Promises druggist refund if relief not felt within minutes.

de- Drug Co

Radio Listings and Schedule Highlights Across National Stations

A dense schedule of NBC CBS and regional stations outlines daily programs. Time slots include Sunshine Hour Melody Moments Orchestra Variety and Dream Boat with multiple affiliate stations such as WEAF WABC WJZ WLS WJR KMOX KSTP WTAM and more, listing orchestras hosts and programs across cities like New York Chicago Detroit and Louisville.

WEAF New York NBC Cenoe Sunshine Hour Rudy Vallee Orch WDAF WWJ WTM WJAX WIOD WJDX WHAS WMC WSB WSMB WKY WSAI KOA WEBC KSL WSM KGO Ee WBAP KTHS WAP KECA KSD WTAM KGW KSTP WGN KPRC Ktar Birt WGY WSAT WOW WTMJ W5m KYW KGO KFI KOMO KHQ Don Bigelow Oreh WOC Onelow Orch Abe David WENR WFIC WABC CBS Symphony F. W. Wile WADC WEBN WFBM WBBM WISN Weee Wiew Ree WEGM WMT WBRC WEIW WDOD KURA KPIF H. V. Kaltenborn WKRC WOWO WMAQ KMOX KOIL Whaj Diesen WJZ NBC Phil Cook KDKA KWK WREN KFAB WOAI Wiod Koa Eeca Robo KFSD KTAR WAPI B. A. Rolfe Dance Orch WJR Hatters Orches WIBO WCKY WLW Wren Wiod Amos Andy WFAA Ee Rae Hie WHO Cowboys Playhouse Detroit Seth Parker Ed McConnell WCCO Minneapolis-St. Paul WNAI Lake Harriet Band Orchestra St. Louis Trio WABKC Willie & Lillie Revue

Highest Mark Of Year Is Reached

The mercury rose to 107 the highest mark of the year and the minimum fell to 75. A refreshing breeze arrived late yesterday afternoon breaking the heat wave briefly and tying a long standing local record.

Mercury Weather Bureau

Faculty Completed At Town Creek For 1930 31

Hazlewood High School Town Creek Alabama announces the 1930 31 faculty: Olen D Roberson principal and mathematics J H Williams science and boys physical education J K Howell history and social science Nannie Sue Bealle English Taylor Watson home economics and girls physical education Ellen McBride grades 4 and 6 Gladys White grade 5 Dewy Lee grades 2 and 3 Olena Harris grade 1 B Larrimore expression and Mrs Joe Taliaferro music.

Hazlewood High School Town Creek Ala Olen D. Roberson J. H. Williams J. K. Howell Nannie Sue Bealle Taylor Watson Ellen McBride Gladys White Dewy Lee Olena Harris B. Larrimore Joe Taliaferro

Wiley Electrics Chief Returns From Jackson Trip

T. N. Wiley of the Wiley Electrical Company has returned after an eight day trip to Jackson Mississippi. Mrs. Wiley and the children will remain in Jackson for some time. Mr. Wiley reports a wonderful time.

T. N. Wiley Wiley Electrical Company Jackson Miss

Nashville Family Moves To Decatur

J. 8. Harris connected with the McWhorter Weaver automotive equipment concern of Nashville plans to move his wife and two children to Decatur soon to establish a home. Harris is a salesman and Decatur lies near the center of his sales territory.

J. 8. Harris McWhorter Weaver Automotive Equipment Concern Nashville Decatur Mr. Harris

Guests in Prattville Visit Mrs Blackwell and Nephew

Mrs. Samuel Blackwell and her young nephew arrived in Prattville last week and are staying with Mr. and Mrs. John Cobb. Local friends extend a cordial welcome to Mrs. Blackwell.

Prattville Samuel Blackwell Little Nephew John Cobb

Labor representation sought for southern economic board

Organized labor aims to place representation on a 21 member committee urged by Governor O Max Gardner of North Carolina. Three delegates from each state will join governors to form an economic body for southern industry with first meetings slated before August 1 and a first gathering in October. Senior figures named include Holt E J Ross and Senator Frank B Carter for Mississippi.

Birmingham Ala Organized Labor O. Max Gardner North Carolina Paul J.smith Southern Organization American Federation of Labor Raleigh N.C Mr. Smith T. G. Bilbo Mississippi Holt E. J. Ross Mississippi Federation of Labor Frank B Carter Laurel

South Carolina Motorists Burned Over 118 Million Gallons Gasoline

The data show South Carolina drivers used more than 118 million gallons of gasoline in the previous year, reflecting national fuel consumption patterns and state usage trends.

South Carolina

Plans Completed For Eva Barbecue At Eva High School

Barbecue plans completed for Eva High School with a string band and a renowned quartet. County and state speakers will headline speeches while a baseball game is scheduled in the afternoon.

Eva High School

Rev Gwin to preach in Columbia church

Reverend Ralph Gwin substituting for Dr James Allen Smith will preach Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Columbia as pastor of the Central Baptist Church.

Ralph Gwin James Allen Smith Central Baptist Church First Baptist Church of Columbia

Bonner to Speak For Miller in Morgan County

Senator J M Bonner will deliver three addresses in Morgan county on Saturday for Judge B M Miller of Camden. He will speak at Falkville at 10 00 am Hartselle at 2 00 pm and at Decatur at 7 20 pm with the local address at Johnston Street and Second Avenue. County Miller leaders invite all voters to hear the discussion of gubernatorial campaign issues.

J. M. Bonner Morgan County B. M. Miller Camden Bonner Falkville Hartselle Decatur Johnston Street Second Avenue

Better Yams Are Being Produced at Alabama Station

Dr. C L Isbell of the Alabama experiment station in Auburn reports a new propagation method using leaf cuttings to grow sweet potatoes. He shows six leaf-cutting types can rapidly root, potentially boosting yam yields and offering commercial value beyond the standard bedding and vine-cutting methods.

Auburn Ala C. L. Isbell Alabama Experiment Station Isbell

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