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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1930
Page
3
Retail activity surged in Decatur on Saturday as hundreds of visitors shopped for advertised values from many local merchants. Business leaders called it one of the best retail days in weeks and expressed optimism for steady growth through summer into the fall and winter buying period.
Seventeen defendants appeared before Mayor B N Malone in Police Court this morning. Offenses ranged from speeding and drinking with disorderly conduct to public drunkenness and gaming. Several cases were dismissed for lack of evidence, with fines likely to add to the city’s revenue.
Local police ask officers to watch for Verl Akers a 15 year old who disappeared from Kaymoore West Virginia. A photograph of the boy is included in a circular sent to officers to aid the search. An agricultural area near Decatur reports annual income of 38 million dollars.
Local program lists three short plays The Smile Maker Just Plain Dot for Thursday evening. Intermediate grades admitted for 10 cents for adults, with pricing and show times drafted for audience members.
A dense listing of radio programs across networks WEAF WJZ WGN and others with times and many station overlaps. It notes shows like Harbor Lights Grand Opera Concert Mr and Mrs and various dance music programs along with multiple regional stations and time slots.
Dr. Naylor arrives as the new president of Athens College on June 1 and visits the campus to learn about his duties. He previously served as president of Logan College for several years, preparing to lead the Athens institution.
Dr Guy E. Snavely of Birmingham and president of Birmingham Southern spoke to a large audience at the First Methodist church in Athens. A number of Decatur residents traveled to Athens to hear the distinguished speaker.
Decatur district presiding elder Rev. R. T. Tyler arrived back from a brief trip to Athens. The Decatur area reports an industrial payroll approaching five million dollars annually.
Reverend R T Tyler presiding elder of the Decatur district travels to Birmingham to join Alabama representatives for the Southern Methodist general conference to convene in Dallas Texas. Charles W Sarver Athens N M Rowe Huntsville Dr W G Henry Huntsville and John Cooper Hartselle are listed as other delegates.
Two teen girls seek guidance on love and dating. Advice reader Florence and Claire urge self respect and frank talks to clarify friendship, while Babs and B and Babs discuss inviting friends home with guardian approval and cautious chaperoned outings.
City Park Greenhouse officials study adding a second hothouse on the Danville roadway adjacent to the existing facilities. They purchased northern eastern and southern ground to allow future expansion as growing business expands under careful management and staff effort. North Alabamians attending the conference will hear about Decatur with many good points discussed.
The Cotton Official announces the Daily will handle forthcoming printing tasks, signaling a formal handoff of production responsibilities.
Police reported little progress in solving the Friday night robbery of the A. Z. Bailey wholesale grocery, the third theft at the store in recent weeks. Investigators suspect the same thief or thieves may be involved.
Newly elected officers of the Decatur Pilot club will be installed at the regular meeting this evening at the Y M C A building. Full attendance is anticipated as other matters of interest are to be taken up.
The Morgan County Baptist Ladies' Mission Study course will be taught Wednesday at the Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church. All members of the Society are urged to be present.
A sequence of ads highlights pricing, promotions, and product appeals as readers navigate the paper. Each notice emphasizes value through discounts, bundles, and limited offers designed to attract shoppers and reinforce brand messaging.
Broadway's prize songster Richman stars in Puttin' On The Ritz with Joan Penns leading lady and a cast including Parnell Pratt Eddie Kane and Aileen Pringle. The film follows a vaudeville to stage to screen career paralleling Richman's life with Hollywood talent and a director Edward Sloman.
CONTINUES ILL Co. L. Parham, Sanitary Inspector continues ill at his home here.
Dr H C McRee was at Trinity today in relation to a sanitary survey recently conducted there by the health department.
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