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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1930

Page

2

Great Neck Romance Proposal Sets Fire to Seaside Dream

On a sunlit ride Greg surprises Elanda with a marriage proposal at the Du Pont estate on Long Island. She admires the beauty of the private beach and modern white stone house as he declares love and asks for her hand, though she hesitates amid conflicting desires for romance, money, and status.

du Pont Blanda Greg Wanda Great Neck Elanda Great Neckers

Priscilla Decides on Love and a Quiet Summer Proposal

In a seaside scene Greg asks Priscilla to marry him after confessing a troubled past. She shows tenderness yet hesitates demanding time to think and avoid rushing into a rushed vow. The moment hints at future tension as the couple weighs trust and love. Mertie Peckinpaugh’s arrival signals a notable new development.

Greg

Scout Leader To Teach Archery At Camp Westmoreland Summer

Henry Homer Chase the North Alabama scout who attended the World Jamboree in Liverpool in August 1929 will be a Junior Leader at Camp Westmoreland this Summer. He will teach Archery and oversee camp fire programs drawing on experience from 65 countries at the Jamboree.

Henry Homer Chase North Alabama Liverpool England Camp Westmoreland Henry

Mrs Bryant Taken To An Infirmary

Mrs T A Bryant was moved Monday to the Seale Harris Infirmary in Birmingham for treatment. She was transported there in Corsbie's ambulance.

Hartselle T. A. Bryant Seale Harris Infirmary Birmingham

All Day Singing at Antioch Church

An all day singing is set for Sunday May 11 at Antioch church twelve miles east of Hartsville. Some of the community's best singers are expected to participate.

Antioch Church Hartselle

Perolio Returns From Athens Visit to Lab Branch

Dr A J Perolio spent Tuesday in Athens visiting the Tennessee Valley Laboratory branch he helped open on April 1st.

A. J. Perolio Athens Tennessee Valley Labratory

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Listed

The page shows across and down crossword clues with numbered entries, misspellings, and partial phrases. Clues cover topics from anatomy to geography, languages, and daily wordplay with entries such as bone, river, letter, and various generic crossword terms.

William Haines in The Girl Said No at Princess Theatre

William Haines offers a mix of old style wit and grown up drama in The Girl Said No showing at the Princess Theatre. The film follows a college graduate through a harsh world of work and romance with strong supporting turns from Leila Hyams, Francis X. Bushman Jr., Marie Dressler, Polly Moran, and others.

William Haines Princess Theatre Haines University of Hard Knocks Sam Wood Metro - Wyn - Mayer Wall Street Leila Hyams Jimmy Valentine Francis X. Bushman, Jr William V. Mong Clara Bilandick Junior Coghlan Phyllis Crane Will Janney Marie Dressler Polly Moran

Carrier Position Exam Set For Rural Route Post

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an exam to fill a rural carrier position at Somerville Alabama. The test will be held in Hartselle Alabama with applications due by May 31. Salary is 1800 dollars annually for a 24 mile daily wagon route plus 30 dollars per mile for each extra mile.

United States Civil Service Commission Somerville Ala Hartselle

Two Fire Alarms Answered Monday

The fire department responded to two alarms Monday night within a short span. A bale of hay reportedly burned behind Hammond's Cafe at 9:30. A second blaze in a house owned by J. B. Orr south of town was checked with a small loss.

Hartselle Hammond J. B. Orr

Realty Transfers Recorded Tuesday

Realty transfers recorded at the Probate Judge office show P. G. Winton acquiring Buna Winton’s land the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter less three acres in Section 20 Town 6 Range 2 West for 172.28 dollars. Morgan County registers 118 acres in Section 20 Town 6 Range 2 West transferring to P. G. Winton for 500 dollars.

P. G. Winton Buna Winton Register of Morgan County

Milk safety advice from Dr. Perolio in Tennessee Laboratory report

Dr Andrew J Perolio summarizes milk testing results and safety guidance. He notes 758 samples met health standards and urges readers to look for Grade A markings on cups and caps. He explains proper handling, pasteurization methods, and the importance of keeping milk cold to prevent spoilage and disease.

Andrew —J._Perolio Tennessee Valley Labratory Perolio Alabama State Board of Health Bureau of Inspection Andrew J. Perolio M. D Tennalley Labratory

Decatur Industry Payroll Near Five Million Annually

Decatur reports an industrial payroll approaching five million dollars per year. The figure reflects widespread employment and economic activity across the city’s manufacturing sector.

Decatur

Ideal Student Highly Honored at Falkville High School

Elton Jones, senior and captain of the 1929-30 football and basketball teams, was elected best all around student at Falkville High. He has led in athletics and scholarship, served as Epworth League president for three years, treasurer for one, and authored the play Mended Hearts. He will receive a medal at commencement and attends Birmingham Southern College on a scholarship. Jones is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Jones.

Elton Jones Falkville High School Jones Epworth League Falkville Birmingham Southern College Young Jones Andrew J. Jones

Riverside High Commencement Week Plans Outlined

Riverside High announces a week of events May 20 to May 26 for the graduating class. Activities include PTAs vote May 20, Wyker and Benson medals contests May 21, recitals May 22, senior class exercises May 23, a joint sermon May 25 at Central Baptist Church, and a graduation address May 26 by Dr. E G Mackay.

Riverside High School Riverside LaFayette Street Parent- Teachers’ Association Wyker and Benson Miss Neville Curry Central Baptist Church James A. Smith Central Riverside E. G. Mackay Athens College Riverside Auditorium

Pepso-Ginger Digestive Aid Ad Claims Fast Relief

An older advertisement promotes Pepso-Ginger as a quick digestion aid. It promises relief within two minutes or a refund from Decatur Drug Co. It emphasizes chewing after meals to stimulate the stomach, neutralize acids, and absorb gas while presenting a consumer-friendly guarantee.

Decatur Drug Co

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