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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1930

Page

2

Boy Scout Camp Opens June 26

Westmoreland will officially open on June 26 1930 for a five session camp. The Tennessee Valley Council unit plans to limit attendance to 50 Scouts weekly with 250 total participants from Decatur Athens Huntsville Florence Sheffield and other council areas. Two Decatur Scouts Louis Nelson Troop 20 and A M Smith Troop 16 will serve as junior cadets.

Amp Westmoreland Tennessee Valley Council Decatur Athens Danville Hartselle Council Louis Nelson A M. Smith

Flint Visitor Ray Tapscott Among Se Visitors

Ray Tapscott of Flint was among several visitors in the city to attend local events and tour area attractions. The report notes his presence amid visiting party members.

Ray Tapscott Flint City

Ed Puryear Seen Mingling With Friends in Eva Route

Ed D. Puryear of Eva route No. mingled with friends in the city today as locals noted his casual gathering and sociable demeanor amidst street activity.

Ed D. Puryear Eva Route No

River level falls on Tennessee gauge reading 3.6 feet

The Tennessee river continued to fall with today's gauge reading at 3.6 feet. The drop follows earlier readings and signals lower water levels for the river section observed this morning.

Middies Get Letters At Annapolis Meet

Annapolis Md based report notes 270 athletes attend a naval academy event with letters awarded to standout performers.

Annapolis

Naval Academy Athletes Earn Medals and Letters in Sports

Naval Academy athletes were awarded medals or letters in various sports over the past year. The report highlights individual honors and team achievements across multiple disciplines, reflecting sustained performance and school pride.

Naval Academy Icre

Bushmen Are Wild About Air Rides

In Sydney reports natives of New Guinea save up to ten dollars for a joyride in an airplane with a loop the loop. The first plane over their district caused fear but they have grown accustomed to the sight and sound of aircraft.

Sydney Australia New Guinea Goldfields

Danville Troop 19 Reregisters Growth in Danville Ala

Danville Troop No 19 in Danville Alabama reregistered last week with 19 Scouts ten re registers nine new under Scoutmaster F E B Martin who will lead again The troop is sponsored by the Danville PTA J W Tomlinson serves as troop committee chairman Civic service marked the past year as Scouts aided in community and school activities Several scouts plan to attend Camp Westmoreland in the Decatur district opening a five week session June 26

Danville Ala F. E B. Martin Martin Parent- Teachers’ Association J. W. Tomlinson Camp Westmoreland Decatur

Dare-Devil Burns Arrives for Aerial Circus Stunts

Wing-walker Burns arrives to aid preparations for an aerial circus on June 12. He plans para chute jumps and stunts such as hanging by a hand or foot and swinging from a plane, training under A Williams of Hollywood before starting a contract.

Dare-Devil Burns Burns A. Williams Hollywood

Crop Report for County Sector WwW by W. Leah of Somerville

W. Leah of Somerville route 3 reports crop conditions with cotton poor due to excessive rain and 20 percent reduced acreage. Corn and forage crops improve with hay oats corn millet cane peas soybeans up to 40 percent. Mr Turney notes a notable rise in poultry farming in his area.

W. Leah

Legion Plans Swan Lake Barbecue Sunday June 7

Morgan County Post No. 15 American Legion organizes a barbecue at Swan Lake on Saturday at 5 p.m. All Legionnaires ex servicemen and families invited with a $1 per family charge. Acceptances due by 9:30 p.m. tonight at the North Alabama Auto Company 714 Bankstreet Universal company. He long served ten years as the thirteenth member of the Original Thirteen of the Black Cats film stunt team. last of the group, Mr Burns comments with grim humor.

Universal Company Black Cats Mr. Burns

Radio Program Listings Across NBC CBS Networks

Central standard time schedule details multiple stations and programs. Includes names like Mischa Elman Roy O'Hara Harold Sanford Amos n Andy Floyd Gibbons and orchestras with listed affiliate stations across New York Chicago and other markets.

WEAF New York NBC WOAL WSAI Walt Rene Lou WGY WTAM Shilkreth Mischa Elman WFIJC WWSP WOW WTM WSM WMC WSB Wtam van Ath Roy O'Hara Danes Orch WDAF WWJ WJAX WFIW WLAC KLRA KFJF KTSA KLZ KFRC KV11 KFPY Dream Boat WGHP WKBN KOIL WISN Wcco WIBW WGL KFH WBCM WSPP WMT WREC KDYL WDAY WNA Heywood Broun WBRC WDOD KFIF KLZ Kdyl KVI KOL WNAS Ene Melodies ADC WFBM KMBC WBCW WSPD KRLD KDKA WIBO KWK WREN WCRY WWJR Harold Sanford Orch WJR WLW KSTP WKY WTMJ WEBC WHAS KPRC KOA KYW Wren Wapi WSMB WOAI KGO KECA KGW KSL KOMO KHQ WBAP Fifth Avenue Kaeper WJZ Amos Andy MAS Webc Eegan WFAA OAL

Radio Listings Across Cities Highlight Prime Time Lineups

A dense chart lists Chicago to Nashville radio stations with scheduled programs. Entries show station callsigns, frequencies, cities, and time blocks featuring news, music, talk shows, variety programs, dance music, and special features across multiple hours and networks.

WLW Cincinnati Orch Home& Towners WJZ Brooks & Ross WWJZ Des Moines WEAF Cowboys WJR Detroit Nee WOWO Wayne WABC Willie & Lillie

Plants Take On That Modish Tan

Rochester Minn report by Charles Sheard and A Frances Johnson of the Mayo Foundation describes leaf tanning as a darkening process caused by light rays. They note tanning can result from ultra violet or infra red heat radiations.

Rochester, Minn Charles Sheard A. Frances Johnson Mayo Foundation American Association For the Advancement of Science

Temperature Range Reported for 24 Hour Period

The weather bureau reported a high of 89 and a low of 60 for the 24 hour period ending at seven this morning.

the Weather Bureau Today

Aviation Proves Sure To Women

In Washington the capital grows air minded as Edith Nourse Rogers plans to tour by air this summer and the Women’s City Club forms a class of avia tion. Notable figures Loranda Prochnik Peggy Beckwith lead the younger set into flight as the club plans to buy a Gypsy Moth with wing slots for student training.

Washington Edith Nourse Rogers Women’s City Club Loranda Prochnik Peggy Beckwith Abraham Lincoln

No Rainfall Reported Before Seven This Morning

The weather bureau reported no rainfall up to seven o'clock this morning, indicating dry conditions across the area.

Weather Bureau

Konjola Medicine Debuts as Sufferers Seek Relief in Decatur

Following an announcement the Konjola medicine would arrive in Decatur, locals rushed to Thompson and Albany Drug Stores seeking relief for stomach, liver, kidney, and bowel disorders. Advertisers claim Konjola has cured thousands in larger cities, easing indigestion, biliousness, back pain, and insomnia without detailing clinical evidence.

Decatur Cei Thompson Drug Store Albany Konjola

Decatur Industry Payroll Near Five Million Annually

Decatur's industrial payroll climbs to nearly five million dollars each year, reflecting growth across local factories and manufacturing firms. The region's job market shows sustained strength as employers expand payrolls and invest in production capacity.

Decatur

Lost Articles Quickly Re stored by Classified Ads

Local classifieds report rapid recovery of misplaced items through new ad system. Respondents post descriptions and rewards, helping owners reclaim belongings efficiently. Community members note improved turnaround and clearer listings.

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Morrow Charles E. Lindbergh Atlantic City Dwight W. Morrow Newark Neau Rohn En Company National Casket Company Armee National Casket Company, Inc Woodlawn Nashville, Tennessee National Caskets United States National Brown Funeral CO. Ambulance Service Funeral Directors Boy Scouts 1St Ave Wing-Walker Dare Devil Associated Press Lucy Lee Bell Puryear Centre College James J. Davis Pennsylvania Senate Senator Dill Davis Nye Tomorrow's Radio The P. M Central Clear Channel Chicago Oronastral WENR Vadneville Bra WGN WLS WMAQ Ureaune Sylvia N’ Andy Orchestra Southern Clear Channel Atlanta Charles Sheldon, Jr Birmingham Dallas Jones’ Orch Lange KTHS Hot Adventurers Fort Worth Louisville Asx Wear Dance Orchestra WSM Nashville Weaf & Wjz Jack White WIZ Hentury Albany Drug Store G. H. Mosby Matlock Matlock’s Cash Store Alabama
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