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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1930

Page

2

Patterson Speaks to Large Democratic Crowd in Gurley

Andrew Patterson, candidate for Congress from Alabama's eighth district, addressed a huge Gurley audience after a long driving campaign. He lauded the Democratic Party, urged unity, and contrasted his record with opponent Almon, pledging to push Muscle Shoals and Tennessee River projects and to advocate policies aiding the Tennessee Valley region.

Gurley Ala Andrew Patterson Alabama Patterson Mooresville Patteson Democratic Party South Southland Jefferson Jackson Cleveland Woodrow Wilson Morgan Countion Congress Tennessee Valley Eighth Muscle Shoals Almon Tennessee River North Alabama Washington Public Service Commission Highway Commission Morgan County

Clara Dee Seeks New Start Amid Gloom in City

Clara Dee endures a hard week after leaving the Star grocery as she scrambles for work in a sprawling city. She borrows faith from Mrs Flynn while hiding from prospects of hunger and weariness, and an invitation to a party from Estelle tempts her toward a risky glamor path. Clara Dee plans to attend a social event in an orchid dress, hoping for a change of fortune.

Mr. Grady Winuela ‘Baxter Winfield Star Grocery Mrs. Flynn Clara Dee Flynn Cro Estelle Clerkin Ivan Willya Clara Deé Ivan Moreau Naitly Miss Forester Iny

Legion Post Barbecue At Swan Lake July 4

Members of the Morgan County Post of the American Legion plan a big barbecue at Swan Lake on July 4. The event is expected to attract a large crowd from Morgan and adjoining counties with many entertainment features scheduled for the day.

Morgan County the American Legion Swan Lake Morgan

Feed Crops Boosted as Clay County Farmers Plant

ASHLAND Ala June 26 With cotton planted, chopped and cultivated Clay county farmers turn to feed crops County Agent F M White said today Late corn is being planted and the early crop cultivated Soybeans cowpeas sorghum and other feed crops are in prospect

Ashland Ala Clay County F. M. White

Somerville Scene Community Sing Event Ahead of Crowd

The Somerville community sing plans a large turnout from the county. Excellent singers are expected to perform and a fine program has been prepared for the event.

Somerville

KIWANIANS READY FOR CONVENTION

Atlantic City hosts the 14th Kiwanis International convention with 5000 delegates from the U S and Canada. Notables include John C White E J Polhill Glenn Frank and Horace W McDavid who urges action on social problems and leadership. All Kiwanis Night June 30 unites 102000 members in a continent wide fellowship.

Atlantic City U. S Canada Kiwanis International John C. White E. J. Polhill Glenn Frank University of Wisconsin James T. M. Anderson Saskatchewan William Mather Lewis Lafayette College Easton Henry Howard 5Th Avenue Presbyterian Church New York City Horace W. McDavid Decatur Kiwanis Atlantic Pacific Columbia

Low figures shown upon unemployment in Morgan county

Very low figures were announced from the office of the district supervisor at Huntsville regarding unemployment in Morgan county. The statement said 21 persons living in Morgan county who usually work for a gainful occupation were reported as unemployed and seeking work. figures are preliminary and subject to correction.

Huntsville Morgan County

Stanley in Decatur for brief visit linked to Thompson bid

C. M. Stanley editor of the Alabama Journal based in Montgomery stayed in Decatur Friday afternoon. He is in the region regarding the candidacy of Frederick I. Thompson, publisher of the Journal.

Stanley C. M. Stanley Alabama Journal Montgomery Decatur Mr. Stanley Frederick I. Thompson Journal

Tennessee River gauge holds at 22 feet

The Tennessee River remained stationary today with a gauge reading of 22 feet. The government observer announced the reading.

Protects Husband Wounds Youth Near Alabama City

In Gadsden on July 28 Sam Cahergotha of Talladega was jailed after a shooting that wounded Crim Hughes, 21, of Alabama City. Police say six youths abused Cahergotha’s wife’s husband as they drove. she intervened from the car and fired, hitting Hughes in the neck. Hughes remains in critical condition at a local hospital.

Gadsden Sam Cahergothas Talladega Crim Hughes Alabama City Cahergothas Hughes

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