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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1930

Page

2

Publicity Praises For Netherys Campaign Broadcasts

Letters from agents in Bessemer and Huntsville praise W E Nethery District Manager for a Decatur daily publicity campaign and upcoming Nashville broadcast. Fort suggests a group photo. other message calls Nethery strutting and anticipates strong community support for the program.

Ww. BE. Nethery The 1 and Casualty Company the Daily Bessemer Ala W. E. Nethery Mgr Decatur Nethery Decatur Daily WLAC

Open House At Health Offices Draws Immunization Interest

Open house at health offices resumes Saturday morning for anti typhoid inoculations and diphtheria toxoids. Last Saturday many residents attended, showing strong local support for immunization against these diseases.

Attend Dance Draws Decatur Woman in Birmingham Note

Miss Perry Fink of Decatur attended a fraternity dance in Birmingham Monday night. A handwritten message from W. E. Dickey expresses pride and support for her program. The note ends with encouragement and a greeting about Huntsville’s 1930 leadership.

Perry Fink Decatur Birmingham W. E. Dickey Dist Mer Huntsville

Radio Schedule Digest From Early Morning Network Lineup

Central time listings reveal programs across networks WABC WJZ WEAF and more led by orchestras, news, and variety shows. Notable items include Lloyd Aine and dances, The Nitwita of Wear, and Julius Gibbons segments with multiple stations listed for each hour.

Chaim KOIL KMBC KRL KLZ KDYL KHJ KFRC Soe Wut WMAQ KOILL KMB WGST WBRC WREC WDSU KMOX Koil KS Ape Wapd Wes Klra KFPY lLown Orch Ween WFIW Wdobl Gla WSPD WMT Wbrc TV WDOD KRLD KERS New York 760 NBC Chain Pickard Family KWK Bee WSM Lucile Turner Centralto Evi Brations Jones and Hare KDKA WMC WKY Wren Nc WSB WSMB Kths al WJDX WHAS WTMJ Aigo KNDKA KFAB WEBC WJAX Wigp Wry WKTHS KPRC WOAI KOA KGO KECA KGW KOMO WIBO WLW KYW WREN Chicago WEAF WJZ State St. Zz WENR Jinsembie J Creee Variety Easy Chair WIZ WGN Eee Boys Eature WLS Cincinnati Mac & al

Sundown Stories Beaver Meadow Drive

Mary Graham Bonner recounts Little Black Clock and companions enjoying a slow scenic drive around Beaver Meadow. As they pass woods a valley view a creek and three elm trees they savor the journey while considering time and the chance to see birds and farm life along the route.

Mary Graham Bonner Beaver Meadow

Beavers Take Summer Break By Beaver Meadow

John and Peggy tour Beaver Meadow with the Little Black Clock and watch beavers build a dam then head off for summer holidays. They wonder why the busy beaver rests in summer while work is its usual trait. The clock explains they take a seasonal break before resuming hard work.

John Peggy Little Black

Swedish Premier Accepts King Invitation to Form Cabinet

Gustav Ekman leader of the People's Party accepts King Gustave IIs invitation to form a new cabinet succeeding Lindman amid political reorganization.

Gustav Ekman People’s Party Gustave Lindman Quaswuie

Little Black Clock Predicts a Visitor Arrival

In a playful exchange John and the Little Black Clock discuss creatures and their vacations. The clock notes its purpose is to share interesting facts and mentions a visitor expected to arrive.

Gordon H. Turner to Preach at Grant Street Church of Christ

Gordon H. Turner of Columbia will preach at the Grant Street Church of Christ at both services Sunday. Turner is noted as a speaker of unusual attainment and has previously led Lipscomb College science, supervised Maury County public instruction, and now serves as field manager for the Business Lee institute.

Gordon H. Turner Columbia Grant Street Church of Christ Turner Lipscomb College Maury County Lee

Sharkey Favored By Decatur Fans

Jack Sharkey, the battling gob, appears favored by Decatur fight fans in his Thursday night bout with Max Scheming, the German hope. The blow by blow details of the bout will excite local followers of the fistic sport.

Sharkey Decatur Jack Sharkey Max Schemiing

Injured Woman Resting After Car Crash

Mrs. John Hardy was seriously bruised and shaken when her car hit a railroad underpass abutment on Third avenue Monday. She was reported resting as well as could be expected today.

John Hardy

Wesleyan College President Named General Secretary

Education head W. F. Quillan of Wesleyan College Macon Georgia was chosen general secretary of the board of Christian education for the Methodist Episcopal church South at the Dallas convention.

Associated Press Or. W. F. Quillan Wesleyan College Macon Board of Christian Education The Methodist Episcopal Church, South Dallas

Miss Eva Gargus Enters University of Alabama

Miss Eva Gargus of Decatur City Schools enters the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa for summer training work as part of the faculty program.

Eva Gargus Decatur City Schools University of Alabama At

Decatur population increases 225 percent in ten years

Decatur shows a 225 percent growth in population over the past decade, marking a significant urban expansion. Officials note the steady rise reflects economic and housing developments driving new residents to the city.

Decatur

Road Opening Brings Travel to Decatur and Area

The Tennessee Jack Gong link extending between Columbia and Nashville boosts tourist traffic through Decatur despite unfinished Bee Line gaps Decatur Athens and Decatur Hartselle. Alabama links expected to spur more traffic. Decatur Athens pave first per state officials. Colonel Wolsey Finnell, candidate for governor and Highway Commissioner, said motorists passing through will spend about 25 dollars on average.

Decatur Wolsey Finnell

Quartette to Perform at Willough Presbyterian Church

The Hartselle quartet will appear on the program at the community sing at Willough Presbyterian Church this evening.

Hartselle Willough Presbyterian Church

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