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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1930
Page
7
A lighthearted 1930s feature recounts a disenchanted love triangle. A young couple fall deeply in love, the wife strays to an Other Man, the husband remains steady, and after a return to happiness the Other Man’s vanity ends tragically as he shoots himself. The piece ends with a cheeky reflection on modern “reasonable” behavior and love.
The Agricultural Yearbook for 1930, just issued by the government, is ready for distribution. Congressman Edward B. Almon of Alabama says he has an allotment and will send copies to interested readers at his Washington D.C. address.
A petition signed by many Hartselle business men asks the mayor and aldermen to abate a nuisance created by locomotive whistles on the L N system. Citizens have long opposed the whistle blasts and this week concrete steps were proposed to remedy the issue.
Billy McNeill sang before the Decatur Kiwanis club on Thursday evening. His interpretations of two selected numbers pleased the audience and reflected his recent study in New York.
A Morgan County Medical Society gathering at the Masonic Hall in Hartselle drew twenty one members. Only routine business was conducted and the invitation from Falkville to host the next meeting was accepted.
The Lions of Hartselle will hold a social evening with the ladies dressed for the festal board. A well arranged program promises an interesting and excellent meeting this evening.
The agricultural region around Decatur yields an annual income of 38 million dollars. This figure highlights the sector's economic scale and regional contribution to local commerce.
A satirical meditation on trousers and gender roles from 1930, noting the perceived fragility of male pride tied to long and white flannel pants. The piece jokingly claims women threaten modesty and parodies fashion fixes, comparing trousers to typewriters and politics. It cites Solomon and ends with love for a man in plus fours.
Hollywood chatter centers on El Brendel who may face a razor in the grand trek. A studio gears to film the largest outdoor talkie yet, inspired by Francis Parkman and Hal G. Evarts, featuring 93 principals and many extras amid Oregon Trail ambitions.
Raoul Walsh the director faced a beard dilemma as Tully Marshall, borrowed for The Big Trail, must grow a full beard for authenticity. The first director demanded a clean shaven attorney, but Marshall was ordered to cultivate facial hair by the shoot date.
A reader asks about a nineteen year old in love with a thirty eight year old widower father of twins and whether the age gap matters. Another girl in love with a teenage boy contends with false stories spread by friends and seeks guidance. The reply stresses trust and verification of claims.
Dr Edward Barlow Evans of the University of Alabama spoke to the Decatur Kiwanis on United States Canada night. He urged that civilization will advance through growing world friendships as nations progress in science, hoping for continued international harmony.
Dr. Guy E. Snavely president of Birmingham Southern College will preach the baccalaureate sermon for Athens state secondary agricultural school class of 1930. The service at First Methodist church opens commencement week.
The state laboratory issued anti rabies treatments to Virgie Byars and Norman Young of Moulton after they handled a dog bitten by a rabid canine belonging to J. G. Moody of Moulton route 2.
The cast features romance and a clean shaven hero, with John Wayne as the lead once known as Duke Morrison. Wayne, a USC athlete, has spent two years in minor prop work before landing his chance in this film alongside Marguerite Churchill, who is cast as the heroine.
Mrs J H McCoy president of Wednesday returns to Athens after a nine months tour abroad. She will head to Dallas for the Methodist church general conference after reaching Athens. Meanwhile Dr E R Naylor of Kentucky was elected to succeed her, with Dr E G Hackey of Athens serving as acting president.
Dr A J Perolio director of the Tennessee Valley laboratory compiles April figures for his forthcoming report. He notes the document will be published as soon as available and awaits updates on the full data set.
State laboratory reports positive hydrophobia in head of dog owned by J G Moody on Moulton route 2. The animal attacked multiple dogs within a three to four mile radius after going amuck Sunday night into Monday. Moody trapped the dog before its death and delivered the head for testing.
Decatur's industrial payroll approaches 5 million dollars each year, reflecting the city’s manufacturing base and steady employment in local plants.
A Tuscutbia visitor was observed in the city detachment area near Parker during an official visit.
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