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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1930

Page

3

Local Students Present Recital of Band Display and Songs

Music pupils of Mrs Nunn and ex pupil of Po Peck performed Friday evening recital featuring Legino Address Indian Dance May and other tone picture pieces. Performers include Lavern Chandler Mary Gardner Peck Doris Nunn Ruth McBride Lucille Freeman and others in varied pieces by Behr Chopin Beethoven and more.

M. Bilbro Mildred Adair Mary Gardner Peck Stienhemeir Mary Gardner Eos Peck Jamita Nunn M. W Buttler Busy Bee Mar M. W. Buttler Mary Frances Mathews Daniel Rowe Airy Faries George Spaulding Success Muzarka Bachman Lorena Foster Twinkle Jack Bobby Phillips Chopin Edward MacDowell Ruth McBride Minuel Beethoven Ruth Mrs. Nunn Lucille Freeman

Fishermen Expect Early Biting on Local Lakes

Local anglers predict bass fishing will improve soon as spawning winds down and more fishermen return to lakes and streams in the county. The revival is expected within days as patience pays off for Izaak Walton admirers.

Izaak Walton

Weeds Grow With Cotton, Warns Hartselle Farmer in Decatur

A well known Hartselle farmer visiting Decatur warns that while cotton grows fast, weeds and morning glory vines also spread. He says farmers must work hard to keep crops weed free once rainfall stops.

Hartselle Decatur

Robbery Probe Focuses On Three Local Suspects

Officers continue to probe robbery charges against three local men arrested this week. Confessions have been secured from each suspect, and investigators anticipate presenting a large mass of evidence to the grand jury after it is empaneled for the June term of circuit court.

Engagement Shock Amid Scandal and Tears

Elanda's sudden engagement to Greg Du Pont triggers anger, doubt, and a heated confrontation with Suwanee who questions her motives and love. Dixie consoles, while Elanda deflects with pride and anger, unsure of her future and the consequences for Carmel Prevost.

Apter Elanda Carmel Dusenberry Greg Carmel Prevost’s Suwanee Dixie Carmel Prevost Blanda Greg du Pont

Central High Pupils Enjoy Elkmont Springs Picnic

The Junior and Senior classes of Central High School spent a Friday picnic at Elkmont Springs under faculty chaperones. The report said it was a most enjoyable occasion for all. The remainder of the text shifts to unrelated dialogue and a narrative fragment about social ostracism and personal reflection.

Central High School Elkmont Springs

Ohio Candidate Orange county farmers invested 43 million in 1929

In 1929 farmers in Orange County California contributed an estimated 43 million dollars to agriculture. County farm adviser provides the figure as part of a broader agricultural overview.

Orange County Cal

Preaching Series Planned by Fairview Church of Christ

Beginning Monday at 7 30 o clock evening meetings will be held each night at the skating rink on the old Somerville road in Fairview. The revival is sponsored by Grant Street Church of Christ with James R Greer as the preacher. Members were urged to attend and neighbors invited for encouragement.

Somerville Road Fairview Grant Street Church of Christ James R. Greer Causes of Christ Grant Street

Increase Seen In Malaria Cases In Alabama

A state health department report shows a large rise in malaria cases in August in Alabama with 246 cases in April up from 162 last year. Influenza cases also increased for April, totaling 357 versus 196 a year ago.

Alabama State Health Department Stace Laboratory

No STORIES No STORIES to AN OLD FLAG

A fragment from a Mary Graham Bonner tale shows the Little Black Clock turning back time to reveal metal flags and early banners. John learns flags evolved from metal to cloth and can be displayed on buildings during holidays. The clock muses on tomorrow’s Summer Holidays.

Mary Graham Bonner John

Fine Meeting Of Junior Council

An interesting meeting of the Junior Order American Mechanics was held on Friday evening. Matters of importance to the membership were discussed and plans were made for the future.

Nona Council Junior Order American Mechanics

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