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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1930

Page

2

State Of Alabama Offers Opportunities For Development Of Dairy Industry

J W Clapton head of Decatur Ice Cream and Creamery Co received a letter from J C C Sandberg manager of the Information Bureau Van De Nederlandsche Vereeniging Tandverhuizing asking for information on Alabama dairying. Auburn officials replied outlining prospects for dairy development in the state. The Dutch inquiry and Alabama response are summarized in the correspondence.

Alabama J. W. Clapton Southern Ice Creanufacturers Association Decatur Ice Cream and Creamery Company J. C. C . Sandberg Information Bureau ‘van de Nederlandsche Vereeniging Tandverhuizing Clapton Auburn J. C. C. Sandberg S-Gravenhage Netherlands United States New England Middle Atlantic South

Court Dismisses Lawrence Appeals

The court of appeals at Montgomery on Tuesday handed down opinions in several Lawrence county cases. The appeal in the case of Bob Jacobs against the state after trial in the circuit court was dismissed. Allen Bates and Sam Way against the state after trial in the Lawrence circuit court also had their appeal dismissed.

Court of Appeals Montgomery Lawrence County Bob Jacobs Allen Bates Sam Way Lawrence

Alabama Dairying Prospects Highlight Growth and Power

A discussion of Alabama dairy opportunities notes strong markets in Birmingham Mobile Montgomery Selma and Dothan. It cites 110 million gallons of milk yearly and vast plant capacity while praising climate transport and hydro power at Florence. It suggests northern and western regions as prime dairying areas and mentions tax advantages.

Birmingham Mobile Montgomery Selma Dothan Alabama United States Florence Mississippi Huntsville Decatur West Alabama Black Belt Demopolis Baldwin County

Court sessions not held in Athens this week

Athens Alabama May 28 Special The circuit court failed to hold sessions here this week because Judge W W Callahan of Decatur fell ill and was hospitalized. Judge J E Horton of Athens was assigned to another county and could not preside.

Athens Ala W. W. Callahan Decatur J. E. Horton

Weather Record: 88 High and .59 Low in 24-Hour Period

The weather bureau logged a maximum temperature of 88 and a minimum of 0.59 in the 24 hours ending at seven this morning.

the Weather Bureau

Bailey Ill After Illness At Home Reported

A. Z. Bailey a prominent local wholesale grower is reported ill at his home for the past several days with his condition described as improved today.

A. Z. Bailey Bailey

Vegetable trade up shows United States gains

The article notes steady growth in U S vegetable trade with last year’s total exceeding forty million dollars. Imports approached twenty nine million while exports stood around twelve million, alongside references to dairy farming and land values in southern states. A D Burke promotes dairying and urges chambers of commerce in Alabama cities to share district information.

Washington United States Chambers of Commerce Alabama

Auto smashed as high ditch leap spares all occupants

A Chevrolet owned by Gilbert R. Smith of Elkmont careened into a ditch along a curve Monday night, leaping about twenty feet. The car was demolished but all boys and girls aboard escaped without injuries according to local reports.

Athens Ala Chevrolet Gilbert R. Smith Elkmont

Windmill Lifts Water 720 Feet From 320 Foot Well

A windmill on a ranch near Alpine Texas lifts water 720 feet to a tank 400 feet above ground. The well is 320 feet deep and the system pumps water to the elevated tank.

Alpine Tex

Copra Standard Upheld by Tahiti Buyers

Concerted action by copra buyers in Tahiti aims to enforce quality on the South Sea product. Growers on several islands used giripe coconuts for copra, causing an inferior result, prompting measures to maintain standards.

Papeete Tahiti South Sea

Iraan Texas Booms With Park and Golf Course

Iraan has transformed into a remarkable oil boom town with twenty thousand dollars allocated for a city park featuring a sunken garden. A recent clean up campaign is complete and the town now also boasts a golf course.

Iraan Texas

Speak a Good Word for Building a City Auditorium

A call to marshal support for constructing a city auditorium intended for use by all residents. Proponents argue the project will host cultural events, public gatherings, and community programs, benefiting education and civic life.

Farmers Begin Replanting After Early Cotton Harvest

In the vicinity farmers report replanting after initial cotton planting. Some fields are being chopped and indications point to a good crop thus far.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Burke Southeastern Borden Co Libby, McNeil and Libby Formost Dairies, Inc Southrn Dairies, Inc Georgia Sia Cain, Wolcott Insurance Service Morgan County National Bank de Soto de Sete Motor Corporation THY “Srld Rogers Bros. & Green Laws Bate Needy Sinn Geraint P Peter Person North Carolina Oklahoma Gulf of Mexico Florida Tennessee A. D. Burke Dairy Department Lacey Ationai National Casket Company National Casket Company, Inc, Second and Woodland Sts Nashville, Tennessee National Caskets National Brown Funeral CO. Ambulance Service Funeral Directors Camel Amels Pevnolds Tobscco
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