1930

FEBRUARY-John Dozel, Croatian, in non-fatal mine accident where he was caught by coal pulling down. Machine miner. Married.

MARCH-George W. Campbell-a scraper in mine-was in a non-fatal mine accident where his foot was caught between rail and cutter bar. Black. Married. Source.

APRIL-Louis Bodman, an American Marianna pick miner, in a non-fatal mine accident. Struck in the eye by flying post. Source.

JUNE-James Brown, was in a non-fatal mine accident where he was caught between cars applying the brake. Listed as a machine miner Black. Married. Source.

AUGUST-28th- Three years to the day, a grand Jury acts on killing of Marianna man. The articles states that "...the grand jury in Washington county court today returned a true bill against Edward Johnson. Negro, for the killing of John Briggs, Negro, at Marianna, on August 28th, 1927." According to records Johnson was never apprehended.

SEPTEMBER-16th-"Marianna Negro shot, Wife held" was the title in a article in a local newspaper called The Daily Republican. Dudley Williams, 30, Negro, was shot in the calf of the right leg by his alleged wife, Roshell Henry. He was taken to the hospital and later reported as being in good condition.

OCTOBER-Severe drought.

NOVEMBER-30th-Ralph Mercante born, son of Ralph and Carmella Marone Mercante.

NOTES-In the 30's John Howard Iams and his brother Lash traveled throughout the region illustrating and researching remnants of the area's colonial past. Source.

Some names of those working in Marianna in this year, including boarders:

Robert Johns-miner-lived at Ten hundred row-house number 1005. Dwelling number 242. 

Mary Norman-boarder-black-widow. Living in house with Robert Johns and his wife Jeanette.

Hubert Norman-boarder-age 12. Son of Mary Norman. 

West Beth High School graduating class includes: Joseph Barr, Constance Butler, Albert Glinser, Pauline Miles, Nellie White, Mildred Weaver, Margaret Piatt, John Rodgers, John Martin, Clyde Peacock, Virginia Miles (Secretary), Bradley Smith (President),Roy Weaver (Treasurer).

West Bethlehem township retail listed in local newspaper: 

Anderson, Max

Antolik, Tony

Barr Economy Store

Barr & Shrontz

Dzubay, Helen

Drakullch, George

Gayman, Melvin (To May 1st)

Hayman, John G.

Horne, W. I

Hardy, Mr. & Mrs. Chas

Hazlett, J. N.

Horn, Russell W.

Hazlett, Chas.

Kirteni, Mike

Krusik, John

Marone, Mary

Marianna Mercantile Co.

Marianna Pharmacy

Muchant, R

Marianna Hardware Company

McCollough, G. M. Garage

Nakovich, Frank

Ottena, John

Pawick, Mike

Rush, Wesley

Stefanik, Eva

Stefanik, Eva (To May 1st)

Serenta, Domenic

Serenta Bakery

Serenta, Joseph Garage

Abe Velgich

Wholesale:

Gayman, Melvin

Gayman, Melvin (To May 1st)

Horn & Horn

Hazlett, J. N. 

Restaurants:

Antler Hotel

Hardy, Mr & Mrs. Chas, Marianna Restaurant

Billiard & Pool

Anderson, Mx

Auctioneers

Overholt, Issac

August 28th 1930

September 16, 1930 The Daily Republican