My Trip to Auburn by Mrs Elbert Weaver
Mrs Weaver chronicles a Farm Bureau trip to Auburn Alabama with events from the State Farm Bureau meeting. She notes introductions by county representatives, speeches by Dr Dowell and F Bureaud leadership, clothing and design demonstrations, a fashion show, social gatherings at Smith and Langdon Halls, and tours of dairy and horticulture facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Elbert Weaver Gandy
State Farm Bureau
Roi
Dowell
O'Neal
Fat Biredu
State Council of Farm Women
J. S. Morris
C. R. Bricken
Montgomery
Morgan County Club Boys Tour of Tennessee and Kentucky
For twelve months Morgan county club boys planned a tour to Tennessee and Kentucky. The trip served as a vacation, sightseeing and educational journey. Six cars carried the group as they traveled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Club
Tennessee
Kentucky
J. C. Ford
Morgan County
County farm boys win prizes in bank story contest
Morgan County banks awarded prizes for the best trip stories and county farming notes. Stanton Morris led with a balanced, accurate entry. Herbert Brown, Ira Penn, Phil Wasson, James Morris, Willie Reeder, and John R. Foote followed in order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of
Hartselle
Farmers’ and Merchants
First National of
Tennessee Valley of
Danville
Coleman McCarley
Somerville
Clyde
Claud Townsend
Shirley Summerford
Herman Seardin
Windes
Winton
Priceville
County Agency Work Yields Soil Building Progress
By J. Ford, Co. Agent, Soil builds about 30 farm levels in the county and over 100 people trained in their use. Farmers learn terracing drags and proper terrace construction. Drainage work expands with potential to serve 50 000 to 100 000 acres. Lespectra and vetch soil building move from experimental to expanding domestic seed production. Indications are strong that seed production will soon be homegrown.
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J. ©. Ford
Lespectra
Vetch
Farm Bureau Membership Aims to Stabilize Morgan County Farms
Joining the county farm bureau is seen as stabilizing Morgan County agriculture. Cotton pooling is expected to support prices and keep income steadier for growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Farm Bureau Association
Morgan County
Community Guests and Local Visits Highlight Week
Birmingham visitors Buster Wyatt and Ruby Waugh stayed with the Waugh family Sunday and Monday. The Long list of locals includes Miss Ona Peck Huntsville Mrs. Lula Wade Decatur and Rev. Barnes Decatur aiding Somerville revival. Numerous family visits and minor illnesses pepper the week in Decatur Hartselle and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buster Wyatt
Ruby Waugh
Birmingham
Mrs. Waugh
B. E. Waugh
Ona Peck
Huntsville
Mary Peck
D.C. Waugh
Hartselle
N. E. Winton
Lula Wade
Decatur
R. ©. Miller
Jeanne and
Elizabth Ashworth
Somerville Methodist Church
Barnes
Ninth Street Church
J. S. Martini
Boaz School Attendance Draws Local Families
Friends and relatives in Boaz, John Hyde, Gib Frost, Law and W F Hawkins report Decatur and Misses Vada Puckett and Freda Livingston left recently for Boaz to attend school there for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hyde
Gib Frost
Law and
W. F. Hawkins
Decatur
Vada Puckett
Freda Livingston
Boaz Io
Eva hosts multiple regional visitors and a schoolhouse event
Lem Adams and family stay several days as guests of relatives. Fred Morgan and family visit Birmingham relatives. Mr and Mrs Albert Holmes and family visit Eva this week. Frank Morgan visits Birmingham for a week with his sister. Avis Chaffin from Cullman visits his brother in Eva. Averonie Vann of Arab stays with relatives. Mr and Mrs Irving Conn and family visit from Birmingham. The Literary Society hosts a quart program Saturday night with Eva String Band providing music at the schoolhouse. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Holmes
Birmingham
Eva
Frank Morgan
Avis Chaffin
Cullman
Mrs. Trving’'Conn
Literary Society
Local society notes from Decatur and surrounding towns
Relatives in Decatur and Florence visit kin in Red Boiling Springs. Mrs R H Walker and Walker Jr with Mrs Henry Warren and Billy Malone spend days at Red Boiling Springs. Mrs Luther Glaze and LeRuth return from Virginia. Mr and Mrs R A Chambers back from Primm Springs. Mrs Nelson Cartwright of Birmingham visits Geo H Wood and family. H B Malone returns from a camp in South Alabama. Ena Johnson visits sister Mrs Burt Stanford in Birmingham. R H Cale and family return from Texas trip. G Brittan Jr returns from Montgomery. Lucy Heywood Binford attended a dinner party with Miss Suzanne Jones of Decatur. Evelyn McWilliams visiting Mrs Harry Jones in Montgomery. James Walker back from two weeks in New York. Signa Blasgow returns to Anniston after Athens visit.
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R. H. Walker
R. Wh, Walker Jr
Henry Warren
Billy Malone
Red Boiling Springs
Farmer Sale Offers Top Prices in Decatur
Mr. Farmer is urged to travel to Decatur to find a sale offering top prices for agricultural products. The notice emphasizes strong demand and favorable terms for sellers.
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Mr. Farmer
Decatur
Eva Woman Bettye Holmes Dies at 63
Bettye Holmes of Eva died at home after a week long illness. She leaves three children Marvin Holmes of Decatur Ollie Holmes of Eva and Mrs Minkey Warwick of Eva. Funeral services were held at Eva Cemetery with interment there. Then brief notes mention visitors and local events in Eva including a Baptist meeting and teachers from Boaz.
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Bettye Holmes
Eva
Marvin Holmes
Decatur
Ollie Holmes
Minkey Warwick
Eva Cemetery
Limestone County Bank Formed in Athens
A new state bank backed by ten local businessmen plans to open within 60 to 90 days after charter approval. The Limestone County Bank will start with 50 000 dollars capital and operate in a former National Bank of Athens building. Corporators include A B McWilliams Lam Gray Th Smith and Bruce Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lam Gray
Th. Smith
City
Bruce Nelson
Kame
Gray
New Pump For Water Plant Initiated This Month
The city ordered a new pump for the water and light plant to begin service around September, replacing a 100 horsepower unit with a 30 horsepower model to save costs. The change aims to cut expenses while maintaining capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edurieil
Daugherty Leaves Athens for California Law Practice
Buford T. Daugherty, a local attorney and University of Athens graduate, is moving to Los Angeles to pursue law practice after practicing in Athens for several years. He is noted for his established reputation in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Buford T. Daugherty
Los Angeles
Mr. Daugherty
University of A
Athens
Mercer Reynolds Replies To Almon On Muscle Shoals Plan
Mercer Reynolds president of the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce writes Congressman Ed B. Almon arguing against prioritizing cyanamid processes for Tennessee River power sites. He warns of profiteering by Union Carbide and cyanamid amid calls to use Muscle Shoals for nitrate production and critiques Congress allowing such favored treatment while stressing electric power impact on the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Reynolds
FR. Almon
Muscle Shoals
Chattanooga Times
Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce
Ed B. Almon
Tustumbia
Alabama
Muscle
Almon
Pate Pepe
Hemisphere
Congress
Gyarnamid Company
Woul
Mer Belly
Union Carbide Company
A. S
Cf Gg Dine
Union
Carb Ny
Soeet
Tennessee
Tennesseriven
Puy Hie Utilities Corporation
Cdsé
United Carbide
Cyanomid Company
Public Utilities Corporation
Tennessee River Sociation
Europe
Hopéwell
CPP
Sam
Section
Musele Fis
Upper
Musele
Téhnessee
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Ebum G. Pruitt
Moore
W. A. Young
Gibbons
Smith Hall
Langdon Hall
Lee
Corn Club
Inelu
Pasvinn
Bank Street
Royal Victoria
Halsey-Hurston Motor Co., Inc
D. D. Burleson
Mgr
LE News
Mra
Fret Swift
Emma Harlan
Howard Moseley
J. W. Winton
Elbert, Peck
Decatur, Apent
Dr. C. F
J. G. Martin
Horton
Bluff City
T. M. Brindley
Katie Sue Mitchell
Chattanooga
Herman Waugh
B. H. Dillon and Children
R. H. Sample
Wayne Mitchell
Anna Jo
Little Mary Ordvthw Waite
Moulton
Mary Cunningham
M. Winton
Lavola Lamon
Somerville School
Wilma Lamon
Leona Waugh
Prof
Glen Ransom
Mrs
W. T. Wade
Dorothy Mae
Royal Henderson
Mrs. R. L. Henderson
C. P. Johnston
J. C. Guyer
Boaz
Lem Adams
Relahere
Fred Morgan
Menn
Leah Wilhiam
Averonie Vann
Athens News
Bill Chandler
Gurline White
Ty Quin
Cincinnati
Mise Jewéll Hertzlere
Florence
Luther Glaze
LeRuth
Virginia
R. A. Chambers
Primm Springs
Tenn
Nelson Cartwright
Geo. H. Wood
Mrs. H. B. Malone
South
Misa Ena Johnson
Burt Stanford
R. H. Cale
Texas
Southe
G. Brittan, Jr
Lucy Heywood Binford
Suzanne Jones
Decature
Evelyn McWilliams
Harry Jones
James Walker
New York
Signa Blasgow
Anniston
Grove’s
Rite Preatel
Atlanta
Bank and Church Sts
St. Phone
Albany
EVA News
John Vann
Georgery
Baptist
Miss Smith
Velma
Arrington
Cleak Murphree
Georgie Merrell
BLS Aoe Power Company
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