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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1930
Page
9
The force reports progress in solving several thefts with six arrests in recent weeks on robbery charges. Three men confessed to robberies of wholesale houses and three others faced charges in lumber company thefts. All are jailed awaiting grand jury action.
Decatur fight fans hoping for a knockout saw Sharkey lose by foul decision to Schmeling. Radio listenership surged as more households tuned in for the championship bout.
A serialized tale follows Clara Dee as she faces life after losing millions. The narrator contrasts glamorous but empty pursuits with genuine love, friendship, and perseverance. The story explores admiration bought versus devotion earned and the resilience of ordinary girls.
Business visitors in Decatur today included Eva route 1 and C. Dillard Halcomb as local commerce and travel activity was recorded.
Speakers include Senator Brown Lieutenant Governor Davis and Colonel Finnell outlining platforms on double primary economy in government and road funding. Attendees cited include Annie Wheeler Joe Gibson and Rear Admiral Jackson Treated guests and a note on absent judges.
A full page crossword puzzle with numbered Across and Down clues including word hints such as Pew Uscovers Partly open Unseais Dwelling plac Venture For fear that Organs of mel Eager Mexican dish etc. and a mix of inconsistent spellings and errors across many entries.
Large audiences attend a yearlong revival in Haleyville led by Rev. E. N. of the Westminster Church in Decatur. Reports from the revival say the evangelistic effort is meeting with much success.
Classified want ads accepted by phone for all except restricted classifications. Daily ads accepted until 11:00 a.m. on publication day. Offices open daily until 6:00 p.m. for patrons.
A dense list of newspaper classified sections including announcements, employment, financial, real estate, autos, services, and rooms. The index outlines numerous categories such as deaths, memorials, building and contracting, loans, auctions, and household goods with many subcategories for precise ad placement.
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