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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1914
Page
5
Hobdy of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute spoke to the teachers institute this morning. An all day singing is planned at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church on the third Sunday in July. The public is invited with baskets for a potluck.
J C Ussery announces withdrawal from the council election representing the second ward citing business reasons. The statement confirms he will not seek reelection or continue as a candidate.
Ety, chairman of the state tax commission, and Secretary Murray White are in Birmingham for a conference on proposed tax increases in the county.
W J Edmondson, longtime resident on the Alexandria road near the city limits, celebrated his 70th birthday yesterday with a large dinner attended by many of his children and grandchildren. He has lived at the same address for about 50 years and has hosted most of the county’s old citizens over that time.
City play grounds near Union Street Station in the grove will be open to children under 12 each afternoon. The area will be open on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday with special invitation to West Side children after 3 o clock.
Lt. W. T. Edmondson Jr., formerly of this left, has been appointed second lieutenant and battalion quartermaster on Maj. B. F. Noble's staff. He passed a credible examination per the examiners and will receive his commissioning soon.
L. G. Waldrop, serond chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Alabama, issues a pocket edition of the orders laws and usages. The concise guide includes history, purpose, and helpful answers for members. Distribution is being made to lodges statewide.
News from Oxford July 15 reports Miss Nettie Cooper hosting the Hi Hee club with many visiting girls attending a one hundred party. Guests include Mrs. Howard Mee re of Abbeville and Miss Bel Weathrooks of Trade, Te, along with Miss Mary Darin everst and others. The piece also notes the funeral of Miss Greer and various local visits and travels among residents and guests.
J. B. Hobdy of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute spoke to the teachers' institute advocating taxation for school support. Participants visited Oxford High School for manual training and domestic science sessions with sessions continuing through Friday.
Talladega County officials approved a $200 appropriation to the state health board's hookworm campaign. The push aims to exterminate hookworm disease across communities, with Talladega to begin immediate work. The court also noted a one mill tax derived school fund totaling $11 322.08 collected since October 1, 1914. An accounting error led the tax collector to seek an order to transfer the sum to the county school fund.
Capitol reporter for the Journal clashed with Governor ONeal s son on the capitol second floor after remarks about the governor s funds. The altercation followed several months of unwelcome visits by the journalist to the governor s office.
Circuit Tours offers Beal and Water routes to northern and eastern points with daily rates and limited returns. Epworth League meeting dates noted. Kansas City trip tied to B Y P A gathering in July. L N agents listed for reservations.
Arrangements for the state Baptist Sunday school convention to convene July 25 are complete. The hotel opens for guests that day to accommodate early arrivals, with rail ticket sales starting July 20 at reduced rates. Alabama Sunday school workers such as C. Rh. Bell H. L. Strickland Rev A. J. Bateman B. J. Dodson TM. Dix W. B. Castleberry and H. B. Finkler will assist, with delegates from every Alabama church expected on the ground.
An aged remedy promotes restoring natural hair color using sage tea and sulphur. The home method evolved into Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy sold in drugstores for about 65 cents. A sponge brush coats strands, fading gray by morning and enhancing fullness and shine.
An executive meeting of the 16 member education committee of the Methodist church in Atlanta at the Piedmont hotel reviews offers from candidate cities for the Southeastern Methodist University. A five member sub committee delivered its report and Atlanta hopes its $2,300 donation will secure the school.
Jefferson County court house to host the annual State Sacred Harp Singers Association meeting in Birmingham from July 24 to 26. About 200 to 200 singers from Georgia Tennessee and Mississippi are expected to attend with invitations extended by Jay Higgins president of the association.
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