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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1930
Page
2
Alabama county agents report scattered rainfall during the week ending yesterday improved farming conditions. Rain was local and short of need, delaying germination and growth in places while aiding others. Strawberries suffered from drought with lower production. white potatoes and truck crops also affected.
The Pilot club announced changes to the popularity contest parade moving from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday at 4 PM. The decision followed requests from the public for the schedule adjustment.
The report notes white potato crops in Baldwin and Escambia counties moving to market with fair prospects while cotton losses may be mitigated by early rains. Dry weather slowed cotton and corn germination but allowed field work and weed control. Drought stressed pastures as high temperatures persisted but upcoming showers could bring general rain next week.
Gloria Grace Manley of Union City Tennessee is selected as maid of honor for the Tennessee division of the United Confederate Veterans at the June reunion in Biloxi Mississippi.
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A Ford film tour of the River Rouge plants comes to Florence May 15 16 and 17 showing plant operations from raw steel to final engine parts. The free exhibit includes a half section view of a stock Ford cut in two and demonstrations of crankshaft camshaft triplex glass bearings pistons and more, with explanations of the manufacturing process.
Visiting evangelist Rev. L. Pryor Royer will be a principal speaker at Union Grove for the Morgan County Baptist Association. His address is titled The Obligation of a Church Member In Soul Winning.
The Ford AA truck will be displayed with a cut away chassis and assemblies. The daily show runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with continuous picture presentation. It marks the first full Ford product line shown in this territory.
A humorous travel column advises visitors to Paris to keep polite forms and modest behavior. It warns against whistling taxis with skirts, to use monsieur or madame, say s il vous plait and merci, and to avoid bragging or signaling. It notes locals resist tips but rules vary by venue and the need to respect authorities.
Nathan Pryor, an efficient automobile mechanic, moves to Morgan County Buick Company on First Avenue. A Decatur local, Pryor has long been associated with the automotive trades in the area.
Alabama potato shipments started April 29 with carloads going north and east. Florida sent 152 carloads, totaling 453 for southern potatoes moving to the market. Dry weather shortens yield. prices dipped, with Bliss triumphs in Baldwin County at 2.50 for large size and 1.25 for smaller. Cavation prices listed in Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Cabbage and strawberries noted with mixed quality and steady demand. South Alabama crop nearly closed.
Florenz Ziegfeld oversees the stage spectacle Glorifying the American Girl coming to the Princess Theatre for two days from today. Star Mary Haton leads with Eddie Cantor Helen Morgan and Rudy Vallee also perform in a lavish revue praised as gorgeous entertainment and a sure bet for fans.
Members of the Bonanza quartet of Decatur received praise for a program at the First Methodist church in Tuscumbia. They sang during Sunday school and again in the morning services.
Members of the directing board of Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce will meet in regular session Tuesday night at The Decatur Daily offices. Several matters are to be brought to the board's attention.
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