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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1930

Page

2

Alma Sioux Scarberry romance in a radio star’s life

Si Scarberry era romance follows Blanda Lee a rising radio celebrity and her entanglements with Suwanee and Greg. She navigates media fame balancing personal tension with Camilla Barry Dixie and Andree while dealing with family expectations and a new engagement.

Silwanee Greg Blanda Camilla Barry Camilla Suwanee New York Fifth Avenue Miss Blanda Lee la Paloma WWBC Dixie Andree Elanda Tenth Street Aby Mother du Pont Ques

Deepening Deception Strains a Family Secret

Elanda discovers Dixie plots a weekend tryst with Greg, while Bang remains naïve about Dixie’s duplicity. Elanda frets over the betrayal, the impact on Andree, and the danger to their home and baby as she contemplates how to confront the truth. Family ties buckle under hidden affairs and broken trust.

Dad Elanda Mrs. du Pont Mrs. Du _ Pont Greg Dixie Andree Bang Pelham Manhattan Transfer Blanda

Sword of Peter Stuyvesant Donated to City Museum

The tradition laden sword once borne by Peter Stuyvesant, the Dutch colonial governor of New York, has been formally presented to the Museum of the City of New York for preservation and display.

Peter Stuyvesant New York Museum of the City of

Automatic plastering wall device patented by Conley

H A Conley of Lynwood California inventor has patented an automatic device for plastering walls. The patent covers a mechanism designed to smooth and apply plaster efficiently, representing a new industrial tool for construction.

H. A. Conley Lynwood, Cal Wals

Chicago killer Gnolfo slain by gang on West Side

Phillip Gnolfo a noted Chicago killer was killed in a West Side gang attack in the canal port district. Two companions William Cardado and Joseph Fiannia were wounded and a 14 year old boy was hit by a stray bullet.

Chicago Phillip Gnolfo West Side Gnolfo William Cardado Toledo Ohio Joseph Fiannia Rochester N. Y Canal Port Stockyards Genna Gang Westside Orazio Detropea Phillip Abada Abada Detropea

Inter American Agriculture Conference Planned for September

Washington reports that North and South American agricultural issues will be addressed at the inter American conference of agriculture forestry and animal industry scheduled for September 8 1929 sponsored by the U S Department of Agriculture with State and Pan American Union cooperation The gathering aims to discuss inter continental problems and develop plans for continental cooperation in agricultural development including research competition disease prevention and eradication efforts with governmental and private participation.

Washington North South America inter-American Conference of Agriculture, Forestry and Animal Industry United States Department of Agriculture Department of State Pan- American Union Havana Department of Agriculture Parti Pate

Keep Pace Advice Of Bureau Chief

Dr John R Mohier chief of the bureau of animal industry USDA says the livestock industry must abandon obsolete and uneconomic methods to keep pace with progress. He calls conventions stock shows and extension activities signs of energy and progress but warns some progress may mask losses against faster competitive fields.

Birmingham Ala John R. Mohier Bureau of Animal Industry United States Department of Agriculture

Road To Athens In Good Shape

The Bee Line highway between Decatur and Athens is in good condition after recent rains with the exception of dust. It has been scraped and is now fairly smooth.

Decatur Athens

Jimmy Dych Returns to Nashville After Weekend Visit

After a weekend with friends, Jimmy Dych has returned to Nashville. The note confirms his travel and current city.

Jimmy Dych Nashville

Decatur Curb Market Notice Boosts Local Sales

A local effort promotes boosting curb market activity in Decatur by encouraging buying and selling on the market days. The plan aims to increase shopper turnout and merchant participation through targeted outreach and promotional events.

Decatur Curb

British distiller Edward Tatham freed in New York

Edward Tatham a British distiller was freed on bail of eightieth thousand dollars in New York after being arrested in connection with an elaborate liquor flood plot.

Edward Tatham New York

Crossword Puzzle Clues Mixed With Partial Entries

A scrambled crossword list with Across and Down clues featuring scattered readable fragments and partial word fits. The garbled items include question marks and misspellings, with entries like Scene of combat and American writer among disjointed numbers and letters.

Hollywood Aces Fearful Axe Quiets Flapper Era

Hollywood notes that the axe falls on star status as studios fear public weariness of flapper dramas. Aliceanda Constance Bennett clash in party gossip while talk of titles explains why films bear mismatched names. Studios sell movies by titles before production and may change titles before release.

Visit to Grand View Camp Planned by Rev Berkstresser

Rev J E Berkstresser royal ambassador business manager plans to leave Monday for a week at the state camp Grand View about fourteen miles from Montgomery.

J. E. Berkstresser Royal Ambassador Grand View Montgomery

Use Of Radio For Schools Be Talked

Auburn Alabama June 2 The use of radio in public and high schools will be taught at the Auburn summer school opening June 2. Dr Zebulon Judd director announced today Miss Marie Finney who has conducted a series of school programs over station WAPI Birmingham will have charge of the course.

Auburn Ala Zebulon Judd Marie Finney WAPI Birmingham

Lost Articles Recovered Quickly by Classified Ads

Classified ads rapidly recover lost items by public listings. Notices emphasize speedy reunions and community aid through posted descriptions and contact details.

Finnell Visits Limestone Folk in Athens

Alabama highway director Colonel Woolsey Finnell and gubernatorial candidate visited Athens to meet businessmen and announce a public speech at the courthouse on June 5. He denied authorization for a county half payment on Bee Line paving and said Bee Line would be his first project if elected.

Athens Ala Woolsey Finnell Alabama Finnell Gaston Scott State Highway Commission

Summer Weather To Aid Or Stop Weevil

Auburn Alabama June 2 Weather in June July and August will determine whether this year is as great as last year says extension entomologist W A Ruffin A little dry weather is not adequate for control He notes farmers assume a few hot days will kill weevils but this is not the case Such weather may make it profitable to apply calcium arsenate to poison them

Auburn Ala W. A. Ruffin Ruffin

City Clerks And Police Chief Prepare Monthly Reports

City Clerk B. W. Collier and Police Chief C. M. Riggsbee are compiling their regular monthly reports for the board of mayor and aldermen. The documents cover every phase of municipal activity and are eagerly anticipated.

B. W. Collier C. M. Riggsbee Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Tennessee Road Open To Traffic

The Jackson highway between Spring Hill and Franklin Tennessee is opened to the public after nearly two years of construction. Traffic is allowed now though the road is not yet fully completed and highway officials expect it to be finished in stages.

Jackson Highway Spring Hill Franklin, Tenn

Newspapermen to Visit Capital on Alabama Tour

The Alabama Press Association plans a June 14 departure from Birmingham for a tour to Washington D C with visits to Cincinnati Pittsburgh Louisville and a Louisville return. Emmett Brooks president announces a business session for officer elections and other duties.

Brewton Ala Washington, D . C Alabama Press Association Emmett Brooks Brewton Standard Press Associaaion Birmingham Cincinnati Pittsburgh National Capital Louisville Brooks Horace Hall Dothan Eagle New York Havana Montreal

Fremont Camp Site Marked Near San Miguel Mission

The California historical society marks Col. John C. Fremonts camp near the San Miguel mission where the western explorer camped in 1846.

The California Historical Society Col John C. Fremont San Miguel Mission Mission

Steady Rise in Alabama Curb Market Sales in April

Alabama curb markets posted April sales of 28081.22 dollars, up from 23913.97 in 1929 and 18877 in 1928. Gadsden led with 8040 dollars, Montgomery 6777, and Tuscaloosa 4221 as the first curb market since 1923 marks 21 markets with total over 1317000 since inception.

Auburn Ala Helen Johnson Committee On Home Economics Alabama Gadsden Montgomery Tuscaloosa

Tanlac Claim to Cure Nervousness and Sleeplessness

Advertises Tanlac as a remedy to reduce nervousness and sleeplessness and boost vitality. Recommends taking a tablespoon before meals and at bedtime for two weeks with a money back guarantee if it does not help.

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