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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1930
Page
2
Babson Park Massachusetts reports the paper industry hinges on newsprint profit despite rising demand. US and Canada mills show about 22 percent unused capacity while five months of 1930 output nears 1,648,128 tons with full capacity near 2,197,500 tons. Printing and publishing remain relatively resilient amid recession.
A letter from B. M. Miller urges News and Age-Herald to reject a proposed test vote in the gubernatorial race. Miller argues the measure risks improper influence by Governor Davis and the governor’s advisers, notes limited Birmingham-area circulation, and warns ballots could reveal voters positions. The newspaper declined to publish.
The article notes printing and newsprint profits lag as overcapacity keeps prices low. It highlights specialty lines such as tissues and towels as best earnings prospects, with hydro power assets offering long term value. Toward recovery, paper stocks are deflated but poised for improved demand and efficiency gains.
The Tennessee River stood at the 22 foot gauge today per the river observer's announcement.
Miss Almeda Crenshaw of Memphis and Miss Elizabeth Wheeler of Washington, D C hosted and attended bridge parties with Mrs R M Rawls and others. Prizes included high score to Mrs P W Hendricks Jr and consolation to Edith Wilkerson amid florals and refreshments.
Outside guests joined Mrs. Allen Beasley for a Tuesday Bridge afternoon. Easter scored high with several players including Ada Aik, Rio Gladys Thomas, and Miss Sarah Jones of Memphis. Thomas Woodroof hosted a few friends. High score prize went to Mrs. Horton Lewis and Miss Nancy Malone received a consolation gift. Tokens were presented to the honorees.
Decatur Chapter No. 38 Royal Arch Masons will hold a regular conclave tonight at 7 30 oclock. Chapter leaders announced the gathering.
ATHENS June Sion reports cartoonist Misses Bessie and Carrie Sykes and Mrs W G Martin host the famed artist during a vacation. Sykes, born in Athens, started with a local baseball game cartoon that led to an offer from the Nashville Banner and later the Philadelphia Ledger. His work is widely reproduced worldwide and he travels with his wife and two sons.
No. 7 Bus Lines of Athens announces a new through route from Decatur to Huntsville via Mooresville and Madison. The line will connect Corinth, Mississippi to Huntsville and may expand to run Memphis to Chattanooga, paralleling the Southern Railway.
Official weather report lists a Thursday high of 104 degrees in Decatur. The overnight low dropped to 6 degrees as more than 15,000 residents endured the heat.
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