Decatur Discusses Early Airport Plans and Organization
Citizens at Masonic Hall form a permanent group led by John Patterson to push an airport project for Decatur. Local leaders from Kiwanis, Bank, Iron & Steel Co. outline needs for a Class A facility, including a 160 acre landing area, fuel, hangars, beacons, and roads, with a plan to acquire land via a citizen syndicate.
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Masonic Hall
Decatur
John Patterson
I. V. Timberlake
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Pioneer Flying Center
North Alabama
Patterson
Haseen
United States
Henry R. Davis
Decatur Iron & Steel Co
Mr. Patterson
W. W. Fussell
City National Bank
Fussell
Dallas Ditty
B. L. Malone
W. B. Edmundson
H. L. Peterson
Frank P. Lide
A. G. Patterson
Neil Speake
Mr. Cory
Cincinnati
Pioneer
Vols Show Real Strength to Battle Barons for Pennant
Nashville Vols strong in hitting and fighting spirit as local fan Elmer Loyd expects the Vols to reach Texas to face the Lone Star League champion for the Dixie series. Loyd cites the club’s top shortstop and new pitching help as keys to their pennant push.
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Nashville Vols
Birmingham Barons
Elmer Loyd
Vol
Nashville
Loyd
Vols
Texas
Lone Star Loop
Rev H L Turner to Speak at Decatur Rotary
Rev H L Turner assistant pastor of the Independent Presbyterian Church Birmingham will address the Decatur Rotary club on International Peace He spoke recently at a district Rotary meeting in Pensacola Fla Turner comes here under the International Relations committee chaired by J A Woods
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H. L. Turner
Independent Presbyterian Church
Birmingham
Decatur
Is On Vacation Atlee Hoff Enjoying Time Off
Atlee H. Hoff cashier of Morgan County National Bank is on a several weeks vacation, with routine banking operations handled by staff during his absence.
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Atlee H. Hoff
Morgan County National Bank
Bozo Wins Again in Birmingham Boxing Match
Battling Bozo, Birmingham comedian, earned a newspaper decision over Johnny Kreiger of New York in a ten round bout. Kreiger, linked to Mickey Walker and Sammy Baker, lacked the punch for a knockout and drew jeers from the crowd as Bozo added another win to his string of fifths.
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Birmingham
Ala
Battling Bozo
Johnny Kreiger
New York
Kreiger
Krieger
Mickey Walker
Sammy Baker
Four Indians nabbed after fortune tellers robbery
Four fortune telling women and a man were detained after a home visit led to a purse theft of about $100 from Mr. and Mrs. Clemmons near Decatur. The party, camping nearby, fled by car but became stuck in mud as officials pursued them, with three women held in Lawrence County jail while efforts for release continued.
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A complete crossword list with numbered across clues including Short visit six young salmon mingle, low voice part of a minstrel show and many more. The puzzle also presents down clues such as Heavy wagon Edison s middle name egg shaped and Decomposes with various time, place, and mythology references.
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Edison
Cottage Prayers To Begin This Evening
Cottage prayer services start at 7 30 this evening as the Southside Baptist revival opens. Meetings will be at the homes of Mrs C M Livingston 1107 Fifth Avenue South W L Hatchett leads John Jones 1825 Sixth Avenue E A Beck directs and A G Campbell 1719 Eighth Avenue hosts with A G Helms leading.
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C. M. Livingston
Fifth Avenue
W. L. Hatchett
John Jones
Sixth Avenue
E. A. Beck
A. G. Campbell
Eighth Avenue
A. G. Helms
Cotton Movement Is Not Far Away
Observers in north Alabama say the cotton movement to market is near. Some forecast two weeks before shipments begin, but most expect cotton in large quantities not to be on the move that early in the immediate area.
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Alabama
Southside Baptist Holds Weeklong Youth Meetings
Prayer meetings are held each night this week at the Southside Baptist Church for the church’s youth. A B Y P A training school is taught in connection with the meetings. The public is invited and especially urged to attend.
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Southside Baptist Church
Falkville Section Needs Rainfall to Save Cotton
Falkville area reports indicate rainfall is badly needed as planters say the cotton crop suffers, with some shedding evident. The town seeks moisture to support ongoing farming efforts and prevent further losses.
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Falkville
Standridges Enjoy A Family Reunion
Mr and Mrs J B Standridge of Union Grove hosted a family reunion last week with a dinner and short program. The gathering included ten children eight relatives by marriage sixty one grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren. S L Kitchens gave an afternoon talk on the love and respect of mother and father.
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J. B. Standridge
Union Grove
S. L. Kitchens
Cotton Growers Seek Advisory Council on Cotton Marketing
A group led by C. Moser of Dallas, president of the American Cotton Growers Exchange, urged the Federal Farm Board to authorize an advisory commodity council to assist orderly cotton marketing. The board will study forming a closer union among cooperatives and cotton marketers before acting.
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Washington
Federal Farm Board
American Cotton Growers Exchange
C. ©. Moser
Dallas
Submarine Cable Laying Nears Completion on Tennessee River
Work to lay a new submarine cable beneath the Tennessee river by the Southern Bell Telephone company nears completion after weeks of progress. The old steel line will be removed once the new line is finished.
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Tennessee River
Southern Bell Telehone Company
Lawrence Countians Say Enough Rain
Lawrence county residents on business declare their area does not need rain noting a nice rainfall yesterday afternoon and regular precipitation over recent weeks. They report crops in excellent condition and express satisfaction with current weather.
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Lawrence County
Guests Of Sons On A Short Visit Here
L. J. Craig and family from Moulton Route 4 are visiting here today as guests of his sons Irving and Aubrey Craig.
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L. J. Craig
Moulton
Irving
Aubrey Craig
Generations of Lees Gather for Swan Lake Reunion
Three generations of the Lee family met at Swan Lake on Thursday for a reunion. Attendees from Decatur included E. M. Lee and family, W. H. Lee and family, L. W. Lee and family, Mrs. Joe Raike and son, E. C. Lee, and Tom Lee and family from Kentucky, with Rev. A. S. Lee and family from Texas. The gathering followed a pleasant afternoon with a large lunch. The Lee family is noted as among the oldest in the area and active in city development.
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Lee
Swan Lake
E. M. Lee
W. H. Lee
L. W. Lee
Joe Raike
E. C. Lee
Decatur
Tom Lee
Kentucky
Rev. A.S. Lee
Texas
Curb Market Shortage Plagues Decatur Vendors
Mrs. J. T. Nelson reports a shortage at the Decatur curb market due to light rainfall. Garden production has suffered significantly from the dry weather, reducing available produce today.
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Decatur
J. T. Nelson
Brother Receives Treatment After Trip to Moulton
J. D. Delshaw of Route 3 Moulton arrived with his brother who was also from Route 3 and a party member.
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J. D. Delshaw
Moulton
Business Circle Meeting Time Change At Central Methodist
Members of the Missionary Society of Central Methodist church alter the Business Woman's Circle meeting to tonight at 7 o'clock with Miss Louise Britain, instead of Monday as previously announced.
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The
Missionary Society of Central Methodist Church
Louise Britain
Dr Crow Improves After Illness Across County
Dr J W Crow shows improvement after illness, with reports of his condition improving across the county. Local hospitals note his steady recovery and he is expected to resume duties soon.
Sermon Tonight At Cox Place On Living Above Sin
H. L. Kirby will deliver a sermon tonight in the meeting series at the J. C. Cox place four miles from the city on the Somerville pike. The subject is Living Above Sin. The meeting begins at 7 30 oclock with many attendees reported.
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H. L. Kirby
J. C. Cox
Somerville Pike
Mr. Kirby
Troubadours To Play At Valley Country Club Dance
The Valley Country club entertainment committee announces a dance on Tuesday evening August 20 with the Louisiana Troubadours performing. The event runs from 9 30 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the club venue.
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The
Valley Country Club Today
Tony Sudekum to Visit Decatur to View Theatre Upgrades
Tony Sudekum president of Crescent Amusement expected in Decatur in days to inspect improvements at the Princess theatre including the installation of complete Western Electric talking reproduction equipment.
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Tony Sudekum
Crescent Amusement Company
Decatur
Princess Theatre
Western Electric
First Chicagoan Davis Cup Player Since 1903
George Lott became the first Chicagoan to compete on the American Davis Cup team since Bob Wrenn in 1903, marking a historic chapter for local tennis representation.
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George Lott
Bob Wrenn
Alma Theatre Nearing Opening Date
The Alma Theatre in Hart selle is nearly ready with construction complete and modern equipment installed. Manager R N Howell promises top quality programs and a new talkie sound system has been tested for strong reception of scores. Opening is planned for the late this week or early next week.
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Alma
Hartselle Playhouse
R. N. Howell
Pastor Hart Heads to Sullivan's Island for Vacation
Rev. E. N. Hart of Westminster Presbyterian church departed Monday for Sullivan's Island to take a two weeks vacation.
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E. N. Hart
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Sullivan's Island
Miss Burns Leads Sellers At Curb Market
Miss Miriam Burns from Courtland Pike led a curb market event at WWERG GWG Belles. She earned a total of 10.10 dollars from the selling hour.
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Miss Burns
Miriam Burns
Courtland Pike
Wwerg Gwg Belles Oe
Burns
Dr Heath Returns to Morgan County Health Unit Duties
Dr M K Heath milk and meat inspector for the Morgan county health unit has returned from vacation and resumed his duties with the local unit.
Deputy Back From Tuscaloosa With Two Patients
Deputy Sheriff Bill Willoughby returned from Tuscaloosa accompanying two patients for admission to the state asylum in a routine transfer.
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Bill Willoughby
Tuscaloosa
Pastor George E. Boyd To Return Home This Week
Rev. George E. Boyd pastor of the First Methodist church is expected to return home this week from Birmingham to resume his pulpit duties at the usual hours.
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George E. Boyd
First Methodist Church
Birmingham
Dr James Allen Smith to Return Home After Vacation
Dr James Allen Smith pastor of Central Baptist church is likely to return home this week from Dothan where he spent several weeks vacation. Albert Jervis who had surgery at Benevolent hospital Monday was reported very much improved Tuesday afternoon.
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James Allen Smith
Central Baptist Church
Dothan
Albert Jervis
Benevolent Hospital
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