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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1930

Page

4

Dance Planned at Trinity Mountain Pavilion by Wallace and Lipscomb

George Wallace and Milton Lipscomb announced a dance for Saturday evening at the Trinity mountain pavilion. Lewis and Eugene Moore of Birmingham visit Mr and Mrs T F Hodges. George Nunn of Florence also visits them. Little Nellie Penn returns to Huntsville from Frances Owen.

George Wallace Milton Lipscomb Trinity Mountain Pavilion Lewis and Eugene Moore Birmingham Mrs T. F. Hodges George Nunn Florence Nellie Penn Huntsville Frances Owen

Walker county farmer urged for state funds economizing job

A local farmer praised for practical, frugal habits and willingness to let candidates discuss policy while hoeing corn is proposed for a state funds economizing role. He carries an extra hoe and has a level head for the job.

Walker County

Hoover Declines Intervening in Muscle Shoals Fight

Washington reports President Hoover will stay hands off in the Muscle Shoals controversy after conferees failed to agree on a bill. Democrat Almon of Alabama stated Hoover declined to sign the compromise while reiterating opposition to the Norris bill for government operation. The piece contrasts Hoover’s stance with past administrations and urges Southern voters to see the Democratic Party as a friend at court.

Morgan County Hoover Washington Muscle Shoals Smith Democratic Party Alabama Harding Coolidge Congress House Senate White House Associated Press Almon Engi Ohio Valley

Democratic Women Voters Dinner Highlights Alabama Primaries

The League of Women Voters dinner drew praise for civility and clear candidate platforms. Three candidates spoke on state issues, emphasizing party unity, economy in government, and free schools, with discussion on primary formats and Democratic integrity in Alabama.

Cheatin Ted Qualifique of Women Voters League Conero Democratic Party Alabama Old South Colonel Graves League of Women Voters

Train of Thoughts on Fear and Truth in Life's Race

J E Blair reflects on racing imagery from Walter Rosser to urge readers to shed blinders and fear. He states the fear of the Lord as the start of wisdom, urges openness to truth, and warns against bad-heartedness while advising vigilance toward adversaries and doubt. He cites Jesus and Thomas to advocate discernment and doing right.

Walter Rosser Rosser Devil Thomas Didymous Christ God

Alabama Officials Defend Drink Policy In Athletics

Dr Denny and Coach Wallace Wade defend alcohol abstinence in athletic camps at Capstone University noting drinking is a minor issue. Wade says in eight years only one case of booze caused trouble among athletes he trained and many remain dry after season.

Denny Wallace Wade Charly Paddock Runner Alabama Wade Altes Liu

Leisure, money, and the angels on Sunday in 1930s notes

Arthur Brisbane muses on Rockefeller leisure and wealth transfer, church condemnation of Sabbath desecration, a Dolly Sisters gambling win, Wall Street volatility, and a Chicago murder tied to a teen killer. The piece blends social critique with headlines of the day.

Schmeling-Sharkey Prince of Wales England le Touquet Cardiff

Speakeasy Robbery Ends With Raid On West 44th Spot

Four well dressed men robbed a West 44th Street speakeasy near Broadway and fled with cash. Customers and the bartender cried out for help and police raided the establishment, ending the crime with a quick response. New York City clinics announce free plastic surgery to improve faces for employment, detailing procedures for deformities and facial misfeatures.

New York City

Revelation of Mount Zion in Hebrews 12 7 23

The passage contrasts the fearsome mount with fire and trumpet sounds to warn against disobedience. It references Moses trembling before God and presents believers as drawn to Mount Zion and the heavenly Jerusalem with a host of saints. This excerpt cites Hebrews 12 7 23.

Moses Mount Sion Jerusalem

New York Fashion Slump Ends Dandies’ Reign

New York after the war sees dwindling dandyism as expensive garb shifts to sedate tones and plain colors. The rise of bootleggers and crime-linked flashy attire is blamed for the decline while iconic figures like Grover Whalen and Oscar Wilde era references fade from the scene. Notable figures such as Joseph Hergesheimer, Somerset Maugham, and David Warfield are mentioned in passing as cultural benchmarks.

New York London Walker James Huneker Raymond Hitchcock Kyrle Bellew John Drew Robert Hilliard E. Berry Wall Oscar Wilde Joseph Hergesheimer Somerset Maugham David Warfield Uptown

Blanton Reclaims Seat After House Dispute

Washington Day Book reports Thomas Lindsay Blanton of Texas back on Capitol Hill. The former congressman faced an election certificate dispute over wording before taking the oath as representative from his Texas district. He remains the same fiery, robust figure noted in his previous departure.

Herbert Plummer Washington Capitol Thomas Lindsay Blanton Abilene Tom Blanton Texas Clancy Michigan Eon

Texas Congressman Tom Blanton Stormy Figure Returns

Texas representative Tom Blanton, once titled stormy petrel of the house, announces his return to Washington to stop raids on the U S treasury by Congress. Known for clashes in the cloakrooms and fighting points of order, he faced censure in 1921 and briefly fainted in the cloakroom after that action.

Tom Blanton Texas Hornet Congress Treasury House Gillet Blanton Washington United States Treasury

How's Your Health Ptomain Poisoning Explored

The article explains ptomain poisoning as stemming from decomposition of nitrogenous foods. It contrasts ptomains with toxins, noting ptomaines arise from rotting foods while toxins come from bacteria. It discusses common rotting foods and culinary practices that rely on decomposition for flavor.

Solecism and Sheave and Atypical Glossary Bits

A compact lexicon entry defines solecism as a grammatical error or rude breach of manners. It also explains sheave as gathering grain into bundles and binding into sheaves. Atypical is noted as not showing typical characteristics of its group.

Flag Day reflection on a nation’s history and ideals

Ten months ago Oscar Appel took up the sax and then the piece moves through a sweeping commemorative narrative about the U S flag. The article traces the flag’s origins battles voyages and milestones from 1777 through 1919 and honors its symbolism of liberty equality and national progress.

Brushville Bugle Oscar Appel

Versatile Salesman Enters Office In Odd Showdown

A cheerful agent offers a catalog of goods from a glass cutter to a $423 automobile, pressuring a business man who finally buys the glass cutter for a quarter. The scene ends with sharp quips about love and work as New Yorkers flee rain.

Decatur Mike

Local visitors and plans for trips in Tennessee

The ONE YEAR Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Johnson and Mrs. B. W. Finck will spend Sunday in Pulaski Tenn. Miss Allene Pope of Wilsonville Ala is visiting friends here for a short stay. T. F. Turley will leave Friday night for a two weeks visit to Red Boiling Springs Tenn. Miss Sarah Wilks of Opelika is visiting Miss Mary Catherine Smithers.

R. D. Johnson B. W. Finck Pulaski Tenn Allene Pope Wilsonville Ala T. F. Turley Red Boiling Springs Sarah Wilks Opelika Mary Catherine Smithers

Roy Howell Improves After Operation

Roy Howell, who recently underwent an operation at Baugh's in firmary, was reported improving today.

Roy Howell Baugh’s Infirmary Alpine Bloodworth Benevolent Hospital

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