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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1930

Page

2

Clara Bow Shines in Naval Romance True to the Navy

Clara Bow stars in True to the Navy at Princess theatre opening tonight. The lively film follows Bow amid a fleet of suitors as she dodges jealous rivals and chooses love, with Harry Green and Sam Hardy among the supporting players in a fast moving romance directed by Frank Tuttle.

Clara Bow Paramount Navy Princess Theatre Clara March Harry Green Sam Hardy Frank Tuttle

What We Can Give Your Children

A description of nurturing care emphasizing mother’s time for reading stories and playing games, with soothing routines and careful attention to cleanliness. It highlights returning items neatly folded and aseptically clean, including use of cereal starches and ironed fabrics.

Boll Weevils Reported in Alabama Cotton Fields

The Farm Bureau News warns Alabama planters that boll weevils have appeared in South Alabama cotton fields. W. A. Ruffin outlines a calcium arsenate dusting plan with three to five dustings spaced days apart to control the pest, urging weekly cotton examinations from first squares.

Alabama Farm Bureau’ News W. A. Ruffin

Corn crop in Morgan County looks unusually good

Local resident W. C. Howell reports the Morgan County corn crop appears unusually robust. Howell, visiting the Massey area Saturday, said the overall condition is praiseworthy.

Morgan County W. C. Howell Massey Mr. Howell

Road Between Decatur and Huntsville Reported In Excellent Condition

The Huntsville road to Decatur is in splendid condition aside from dust clouds from passing cars. The surface has been dragged and scraped and is fairly smooth, with only a few spots damaged by spring rains.

Huntsville Decatur

Routine Business For City Council

The city board of mayor and aldermen will meet on Thursday evening to handle routine business only. No new ordinances are expected, and nothing beyond ordinary interest is on the agenda.

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Clara Dee Forester Learns Father’s Will Reveals One Dollar

Clara Dee Forester confronts her fortune after her father’s will, learning she inherits only one dollar. Attorney Mr Gregory informs her she has no Long Island home and must leave, while she contemplates future debut and wealth.

Janice Clara Dee Dee Esther Mr. Gregory Clara Dee Forester Miss Forester Long Island Adirondacks Forester Matthew Forester

Rain Needed Over The Valley Boosts Crops

A broad rain forecast raises farmer expectations as the Valley awaits showers. Crops are described as in fair condition with moisture likely to improve overall agricultural prospects this time of year.

Progress Made In Rebuilding Hughes & Tidwell Warehouse

Rapid progress is reported as workers rebuild the Hughes and Tidwell warehouse on Moulton Street after a fire nearly destroyed the structure several months ago. The project focuses on restoring the facility and resuming operations.

Hughes & Tidwell Moulton Street

City gasoline tax proposal faces out-of-city purchase issue

A one-cent city gas tax seems acceptable if the ordinance includes measures to prevent residents from buying fuel outside city limits. The idea hinges on deterring cross-boundary purchases to preserve local revenue.

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