This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1930
Page
7
Decatur Kiwanis members will meet at 7 p m hosted by J W Clopton at the Decatur Ice Cream and Creamery Co The public affairs committee sponsors the monthly industry gathering urging full attendance of about one hundred people for the occasion
West Decatur Scouts under Scout master D. D. Burleson meet regularly with assistant George Lawrence. A number of Scouts from Troop 15 plan to register and attend the council summer camp.
The county board of tax review finished its session in the Assessor H. O. Troup office on Tuesday afternoon and adjourned. The assessor can now proceed to prepare for the final drive.
State Sanitary Inspector R. E. Lewis met with local health officials to discuss ongoing county sewerage projects and sanitary improvements.
Dr. Leon C. Havens state director of laboratories departed for Tuscaloosa and Anniston then will return to Montgomery headquarters after inspecting the Tennessee Valley laboratory.
Alderman C D Patterson, injured in a Sunday automobile crash with family and friends, was able to be out today with face and hand bandaged. He said his condition improved and called the crash almost a miracle that no one was killed.
The Little Black Clock takes John and Peggy back to June 3 1840 to witness Boston welcoming its very first steamship from England. The crowd gathers as the vessel steams into the harbor, a historic moment described by the Clock and observed by curious onlookers.
Mrs Fannie Preston is ill at Miss Pearl Stover's home. Miss Essie Preuit returns from Indianapolis. Miss Jewel Hogan returns from Birmingham. Miss Frances Hendon of Decatur visits sister Mrs Edgar Asherbranner. Mrs Illo McDonald and family of Austinville visit sister Mrs Ed Brown. Mr and Mrs Claire McKay visit Decatur. Berlie Riddles family of Austinville visit W R Sandlin family. Dave Barrett visits sister Mrs John Agee of Town Creek. Jim Preston of Wren visits mother Mrs Fannie Preston. Leonard Rogers visits Mr and Mrs Larry Waites. Pauline Johnson slowly improves after a month. Dee Roberts and J Ed Hogan of Belle Mina visit T K Hogan. Somerville children visit Edmond Edmondson family. Vera Murphy visits Juanita Thomas. Alex Williams family visit Alex Dean at Union.
Sunday school progress noted at the church. Rev. Turney filled the regular appointment. Many locals hosted and visited kinfolk across Waldermose Springs, Lacey Springs, Natural Bridge, and Decatur. Various families and friends shared Sunday dinners and guest visits with McCutcheon, Day, Murphy, and Turney families.
Miss Irene Beams entertained many friends Friday for a birthday party. Local residents and visitors including the Birdashaws, Norwoods, Sherrills, Battles, Ligon, Kimbrel, Bass, Terry, Beams, Beams sisters, Sims, Weatherwax, Terry of Hillsboro, and others shared weekends and meals across Town Creek Decatur Florence and Moulton with multiple family hosts and guests.
The Oak Ridge column notes multiple family visits including Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Legg and son Carl with grandparents near Hartselle, and visits by Albert Morgan, Ernest Morgan, Synthia Ellis and others. Dock Jones is ill, and a daughter was born to Caster Lotte. Mary Etta Slate visits from Decatur.
Mr and Mrs M C Rivers were Sunday guests of relatives in Decatur. Mr and Mrs Persinger Parker of Decatur were Sunday guests here. Lorene and Mildred Low ery of Trinity visited friends here. Floyd and Neil Ageodts spent Sunday here. Miss Irene Sheats spent the weekend in Decatur with relatives. Mrs Martha Keats remains very ill at home. A party given by Miss Irene Beams Friday night was enjoyed by many friends.
Farmers busy with crops as fair weather continues. Epworth League held a Sunday gathering. Pauline Holland will accompany Lila York and Ruby Rogers to Nashville to visit relatives. Locals attended singing at Piney Grove while several families visited relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Folete hosted a Saturday evening gathering with many friends in attendance. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Davis West, Mrs. Bert Lowery, Mrs. Mose Owens, Mrs. Sam Hamilton, R. C. Clark, and Mrs. Jones Smith among others.
En route to the United States, Brazil’s President-elect Julio Prestes will make a brief stopover. He travels to repay a call made by President Hoover during Prestes South American tour.
Louisville and Nashville section workers will soon finish extensive repairs on the industrial spur between First and Sasund avenues. New ties were installed and other repairs completed to restore service.
Mrs. Gilbert Aldridge and many Clark family members join local residents in song. Nola Clark of Union Grove is ill at home. Large crowd attends Union Grove Sunday singing. others plan to attend Leba non all day event. Antioch Sunday school progresses well. Berlie Clark and family visit from Neel. Percy Kenam and children visit Oakville relatives. Sam Hamilton and Fairfield visitors seen in Oakville.
Virgil Callahan returns from Auburn and will report to Fort Benning next week. Mrs. Roy Collier and children visit Mrs. John Mitchell. Lee Douglas visits from Bessemer. Claud Wood returns from Auburn visiting Henry Wood. Miss Marie Crutchfield of Hart Selle visits Thelma Callahan. Families from Birmingham visit Mrs. E W Walker and Mrs. Ervin McClanaham en route to California. Ladies plan an ice cream supper at M E church lawn Friday June 6. Miss Gertrude Dickinson repairs to Florence after weekend with her mother. Baptist class play drew a large audience. Hobart Duke returns from Texas. Masons hosting a supper last Tuesday was enjoyed by all attendees.
Mr. and Mrs. 8. T. Black returned to Town Creek after visiting relatives. Misses Eunice and Edna Cross visited in town. G. W. and F. D. Cross attended church services at Hillsboro Sunday. Dinner guests joined Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Goodwin for a Sunday meal.
The Morgan County post of the American Legion will hold Memorial Day services at the city cemetery on Sunday afternoon June 8. World War veterans joined by Confederates and Spanish-American War veterans will be honored for those who have died since the conflict ended. Ponsonby Kyle announces the program featuring roll call, invocation by Rev. Peter M. Dennis, address by Hon. S. A. Lynne, firing squad volley, taps, and benediction.
Local families hosted and visited across Willingham, Cross, and Johnson households. A roundup lists gatherings with the Letson, Cross, Law, Pruett, and Parker families, plus trips to Athens Courtland and memorial services at Forest Home.
Ernest Morrow of Decatur Iron and Steel notes Gadsden is improving. He cites municipal spending on upgrades and Gulf States Steel Company expansion as factors supporting a return to normal business conditions.
The Bonanza quartet from Decatur will travel to Hogan's store on Sunday to appear on the program of the all day sing.
Albert P Pastell of Hartselle was among business visitors in Des Moines today as part of regional commerce travel.
Charlie Clemons of Somervillé route No 2 was in town this morning on a business mission.
An advertisement claims Tanlag eases sour stomach by preventing gas and acid buildup. It suggests taking a tablespoonful before meals and at bedtime and promises relief and value for money.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.