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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1930

Page

2

Bond Prices Rise as Investors Favor Fixed Income

Roger W. Babson argues that investors should follow the economic tide toward higher bond prices. He notes low money rates, strong institutional buying, and a shift from call loans to bonds and preferred stocks, with high grade bonds offering better yields than common stocks.

Roger W. Babson Decatur Daily Babson Park Mass Cai United States Publishers Financial Bureau

Daily Crossword Puzzle 18 Wandering Ji and Odd Clues

Readable fragments show a crossword with numbered clues and partial wordplay. Several entries such as related Gaelic terms, harpoons, small tables, prefixes, and chemical symbolism appear as jumbled or corrupted hints.

Goodyear Dealers Meet at Lockmont Tire Office

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company dealers from a twenty mile radius around Decatur gathered at the Lockmont Tire Company on Lee street Thursday. J L Kelly Birmingham district assistant and R T Bonnell territory salesman attended. Topics included sales problems new merchandising methods and six month business outlook. An old fashioned barbecue followed with Henry Cullom hosting.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Decatur Lockmont Tire Company Lee Street J. L. Kelly Birmingham R. T. Bonnell Henry Cullom

Delegates Prepare For Alabama BYPU Convention At Mentone

About 800 delegates from all Alabama BYPU districts will attend the Mentone gathering June 15 to 20. The program features study courses, stewardship conferences, recreation, and nightly addresses by Dr Harry Clark and Dr John W. Phillips. Henry C. Rogers directs recreation.

Birmingham Ala Baptist Young Peoples Union of Alabama Mentone Joe Davis Heacock Alabama Heacock Harry Clark Judson College Marion J. J. Milford First Baptist Church of Huntsville John W. Phillips Mobile Henry C. Rogers Montgomery E. E. Lee Southern Baptist Convention Henry Lambdin Nashville PB. U James A. ‘Ivey North Carolina R. Elton Johnson Louisville Davis Cooper Rogers State

Patterson Campaign Visit Sparks County Support

Congressional candidate A. G. Patterson and backers c K Patterson and H. Kitch ens, touring Lawrence county with A. Patterson, reported strong encouragement after meeting voters. The visit aimed to boost Patterson candidacy through local engagement.

C. K. Patterson H. ©. Kitchens A. G. Patterson Lawrence County Patterson

The Moon Life as Told by Mary Graham Bonner

In a talking tale a couple, John and Peggy, converse with the Moon about its airless, heat and cold cycles, distance, and legends. The Moon explains its long day and night, limited light to Earth, and its elusive romance with secrets, inviting legends about its mysteries.

Mary Graham Bonner John Peggy Moon

Decatur Merchants Promote Broad Trade Outreach

Every Decatur merchant supports broad service to encourage trade among the 135 000 residents of the Decatur trade territory.

Decatur

Kiwanis Club Members Enjoy Piano Duet by Troup and Richards

Mesdames H. O. Troup and A. M. Richards delighted Decatur Kiwanis members on Thursday with musical numbers. The pair performed a piano duet to entertain the crowd.

Mesdames H. O. Troup A. M. Richards Decatur Kiwanis Club Mrs. Troup Mrs. Richards

Patterson Heads Decatur Kiwanis Trade Day Committee

John Patterson selected to head the Trade Day committee for Decatur Kiwanis club this year. Fred S. Hunt and Archie W. Hill assist Mr Patterson as the committee plans efforts to aid Decatur merchants for 1930 trade day.

John Patterson Decatur Kiwanis Club Decatur Fred S. Hunt Archie W. Hill Patterson

Building a City Auditorium for All Citizens

A call for construction of a public city auditorium to serve every resident. Advocates emphasize inclusive access, cultural programs, and community gatherings as a lasting civic asset.

Clopton Addresses Kiwanis on Attendance Record

Walter Clopton spoke at the Decatur Kiwanis club on Friday praising high attendance and noting his near perfect record. He drew several comparisons to impress listeners during the noon hour remarks.

S. Walter Clopton Decatur Kiwanis Clopton

Promoting Town Talk Draws More Visitors

A local initiative urges residents to share positive stories about their town to attract visitors and boost community pride. Organizers emphasize authentic word of mouth and community events as key strategies.

Paris Faces Rejuvenation With Winds of Change

The piece discusses debates over Paris modernizing its face while preserving historic facades. It notes how aging streets and eighteenth century fronts give way to new plumbing and plate glass shops, with conservation efforts for Place Vendome and Place Bourbon and public unease among locals and visitors.

Eet Reavis Paris Place Vendome Place Bourbon Senate Rue de la Paix

Decatur Population Soars 225 Percent in Ten Years

Decatur reports a 225 percent population gain over the past decade. Local officials also promote curb market shopping and selling to boost business.

Decatur Decatur Curb

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