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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1930
Page
7
County Superintendent Hays and City Superintendent Benson push a July 1 start for the school census noting its role in distributing the three mill state tax on a per capita basis. Enumerators collect names, birthplaces, occupations, addresses, children, ages, grades, school plans, literacy, and disability status to aid clinics and rehabilitation aid.
Census records show the average family has less than two children due to age exclusions. Under six and over twenty-one are left out, restricting public funding and school enrollment while parents find schools more attractive with games, stories, and gradual learning.
Miss Tomye Fudge secretary to Dr A J Pero lio at the State laboratory has returned from Athens.
Athens Alabama reports the death of Mrs. W. W. Simmons at age eighty two after a sudden illness begun the day before. She was a civic and church worker wife of W. W. Simmons, longtime Athens postmaster. Survived by son Woody in Denver and daughter Myrtle of Athens, with funeral to be held Sunday afternoon.
Goodyear Tire announces a one day sale for July 2 at the Gadsden plant. The Alabama facility employs more local labor than any other industry in five years and 6000 tires are produced daily. Lockmont Tire backs the event with manager Henry Cullom providing details and the slogan What the South Makes Makes the South.
An anti rabies treatment has been forwarded by the State laboratory to Dr W D Hubbard Lauderdale county health officer for J W Nipper of Florence. No case history attached but it is thought he may have been bitten by the dog that bit several others recently.
Travelers report a Durant car destroyed by fire near the Flint Creek bridge on the Decatur to Hartselle highway during Sunday night. Ownership and cause were not learned today.
Miss Esther Goode spent the week end with her sister Mrs J E Clem in Athens.
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County and city officials outline logistics as census of scholastic age children readies to begin in city limits soon. Rural districts await next Monday start. enumerators will collect blanks and supplies at the county superintendent’s office.
The Daily will accept advertisements up to 11 00 a m on publication date. The management reserves the right to reject ads deemed unfit for publication. Offices are open daily and until 6 00 p m for patron convenience.
Judge A G Patterson, Democratic candidate, praised after meeting supporters in Jackson County. He argued voters favor change and access for others to show ability, planning further visits in Madison County and a possible Athens speaking engagement next Saturday.
Local parliamentary notices announce candidacy for Morgan County representative and county superintendent of education subject to Democratic primary. The page lists advertising categories including automobiles loans mortgages personal property real estate livestock and miscellaneous goods and services with various grouped classifieds.
Westside Presbyterian church will host the regular weekly community sing next Thursday. Sing leaders said notices are being issued early to inform residents in rural areas near Decatur so they can attend.
Walter L. Morris of Memphis was the over Sunday guest of relatives and friends and returned to Memphis on Sunday afternoon.
The Goodrich Silvertown Station in Decatur marks its first anniversary with special sales and a gift event. A year ago Goodrich entered Decatur, operating Huntsville and Tri City branches under district manager E W Kennedy, evolving from Select Tire Service Station to Goodrich distribution locally. The firm has grown in popularity since opening.
Special report from Hartselle notes a calm weekend with no automobile accidents. Residents spent time riding, attending singings, and relaxing on front porches under sunny afternoon skies.
St John’s Church announces the Melody Quartet will perform for the Bible class meeting this Sunday. Public invitation extended to all attendees.
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