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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1930
Page
3
J. B. Bradford files in circuit court for two thousand dollars damages against Adam Gobble as a set off in Gobble's suit against Bradford. Collision occurred June 1, 1929.
Officers continue investigation of the Tuesday robbery at the Bank Street Billiard Parlor. Two negro suspects, Alex Baker and Jack Foster, are held in the county jail after bloodhounds traced a trail from two smashed Roscoe machines to their homes. Grand jury expected to review the case.
Dewey Hightower of Decatur Route 2 was among the business visitors in Decatur today.
J Alberry Sparkman of Decatur route 3 visited the city this morning. Classified ads report lost articles quickly restored. Decatur's industrial payroll approaches five million dollars yearly.
Mayor B. L. Malone left this morning for Florence to attend the executives of Alabama cities. The session continues through Friday with Malone expected to return to preside over tonight's City Council session.
Puzzle list lists clues and numbers for a daily crossword with many partial words and irregular spellings. Several entries refer to ancient terms geographic names and common nouns including punishment place companion grain and various misprints. The page presents the jumble of clues and numbers typical of a newspaper crossword feature.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will observe Flower Mission Day at 212 Gordon Avenue West. Mrs. H. B. Rose will be the speaker, and the meeting starts at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon with expected full attendance.
Masons and Eastern Star members from all Alabama lodges converge in Montgomery for the Masonic Home for Children homecoming. More than 400 Home children greet foster parents as Dr. Robert F. Lovelady of Birmingham delivers the principal address.
Every Decatur merchant has a field for broad service in encouraging the trade of the 135 000 residents of the Decatur trade territory.
A fragment notes Mary Lou as a nice girl who treated a summer flirtation seriously, described as a mill worker who benefited from the experience.
Margaret Ann Guest aged 9 months past a year has completed Baker University music course and is believed the youngest to receive a university musical diploma. Parents Mr and Mrs H W Guest reside in Baldwin City Kansas.
The state laboratory reports ten well defined rabies cases from May after 106 examinations. Officials note the figure seems high but rabies is not as prevalent in this region as it was several years ago.
County officers continue questioning three black men arrested days ago in connection with robberies at Thomason Lumber and Parsons Lumber companies. A large quantity of paint, alleged stolen from the two firms, is being investigated.
Mrs Z B Cole of West Asheville describes twelve months of indigestion and bilious spells. After a friend recommended Thedford's Black-Draught she began a small post meal dose and gradually recovered. She now recommends it to friends as a health aid.
Dr. Erskine Chenault today received congratulations on his recovery and discharge from Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville after a serious illness, marking a full recovery and return to health.
New tires offer greater safety and comfort for hot weather driving and long mileage, helping dress up your car and improve performance.
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