Sap From Syracuse and The Dawn Patrol at Princess Theatre
The Princess Theatre hosts two coming attractions starting Monday: The Sap From Syracuse a lighthearted comedy featuring Jack Oakie and Ginger with a strong supporting cast from the stage. and The Dawn Patrol a First National Vitaphone drama starring Richard Barthelmess with an all star supporting lineup. The Sap From Syracuse centers on Oakie’s escapades as a backwoods everyman drawn into romance and adventure aboard a voyage of mistaken identity. The Dawn Patrol follows young flyers in WWI era danger and sacrifice, directed by Howard Hawks with performances by Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and others.
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Jack Oakie
Wisecrac
Princess ‘Theatre
Syracuse Smartalecks
Oakie
New
Syracuse
Ginger
Manhattan
Broadway
A. Edward Sutherland
Air Service
Richard Barthelmess
Princess Theatre
Nowheres
Barthelmess
John Monk Saunders
Howard Hawks
Kenneth
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Neil Hamilton
Gardners James
Clyde Cook
James Finlayson
William Janney
Reverend Boyd Returns From Birmingham Trip
Rev. George E. Boyd pastor of the First Methodist church has returned from a brief motor trip to Birmingham.
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George E. Boyd
First Methodist Church
Birmingham
Temperature Soars With 97 Degree High Reaches Day
The weather report states yesterday's high reached 97 degrees and the low dropped to 67. The weather bureau notes continued heat in the area and urges caution for outdoor activity.
Non-resident tuition rules for Central and Riverside High Schools
The document outlines monthly tuition for non residents: $4.00 for Junior and Senior High Schools and $3.00 for other grades, payable in advance to the principal. Special incidental fees are $1.00 per term for lower grades and $2.00 per term for High School. Admits six year olds by October 1 and forms a beginners class in January. under age pupils have reduced access.
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Central High
Riverside High
Signs of Times Draws Attention to Christian Ministry
The article from Artery by Stewart M. Robinson discusses Christian Science influence in aiding a sick home. It notes a practitioner providing a Bible with large type, guiding study, and an optimistic view, urging spiritual outreach and practical ministry beyond social duties.
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Christian Science Faith
Artery
Christian Endeavor
Second Presbyterian Church
Stewart M. Robinson
Elizabeth
New Jersey
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
Clues list includes across and down entries like Assumed character Tree Moist 1% Long narrow inlet and many more. Readers solve and fill grids with letters corresponding to numbered hints across and down across themes include geography currency and mythic names.
Tuscaloosa Man Held for Killing in Woods Altercation
E. T. Turner, 42, lunch stand operator, held on charges of killing Charles C. Harris, pipe foundry moulder, in a woods confrontation near Holt after a fight over a gun. Turner surrendered after the shooting. both men reportedly intoxicated.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
E. T. Turner
Holt
Charles C. Harris
Turner
An Old Boat
Mary Graham Bonner narrates children using the Little Black Clock to travel through time seeing ancient watercraft from a Phoenician sailing ship to paddle boats and early tree-raft travel. The tale ends with reflections on early innovation and how ancient people imagined boat journeys.
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Mary Graham Bonner
John
Peggy
Belle Mina and Mooresville Social Notes Visit Highlights
Community gatherings fill Belle Mina and Mooresville as families host birthdays luncheons and visits. Notables include Master Jimmie Gatlin Hill celebrated at home with guests Ann Hatch Ray Adams and others, while Barbara Sarver visits Annie Peebles Richardson in Belle Mina. Several residents travel to Huntsville Athens and Birmingham for events and medicine recovery news.
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James Hill
Jimmie Gatlin Hill
Ann Hatch
Ray Adams
Edmond Garrett
Henderson Peebles
James H. Garrett
Stwood Hill Mathis
Henry B. Zeitler
Fred Hatch
Withers Peebles
Barbara Sarver
E. P. Garrett
Atwood Hill Mathis
Frank Richardson
Don Suggs
Barbara Server
Annie Peebles Richardson
Huntsville
W. T. Hurn
Mary Hurn
Dorothy Hurn
John Harley
Friendville
Tenn
Mooresville
Bradley Bibb
Nettle Lou Witt
Athens
Richard Hundley
Birmingham
Mary Witt White
Stuart Peebles
R. H. Harley
Eleanor Batey
Decaur
Ben Bibb
Hugh C. Anderson
Chattanooga
Ben Lee Bibb
Decatur Sees Fourth Hour Rainfall Gap Report
Weather bureau reported at seven this morning that Decatur had another four hour stretch with no rainfall, signaling continued dry conditions.
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Decatur
Weather Bureau
Miss Mildred Merrit Visits Montgagle Tennessee
Miss Mildred Merrit has traveled to Montgagle Tennessee for a visit.
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Mildred Merrit
Montgagle, Tenn
County roads get major funding in Athens push
Athens Alabama August 30 Special county commissioners accelerate road work to ease unemployment and ready county highways for winter. The prior week payroll reached 7843.83 dollars with 400 wagons teams and many trucks employed across most roads not funded by the state. Board members include W. G. Arnett Russell Balch E. M. Taylor and W. H. Beasley.
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Athens
Ala
W. G. Arnett, Russell Balch
E. M. Taylor
W. H. Beasley
The
Board of County Commissioners
Captain Skeggs Promoted to Major in 345th Infantry
The Dixie Officers' Gazette reports Captain Frank B. Skeggs of Decatur Alabama has been promoted to Major of the 345th Infantry. A veteran of overseas service, he served in the St Michel and Meuse Argonne campaigns since joining the regiment in 1922.
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Dixie Officers’ Gazette
Frank B. Skeggs
Decatur
345 Infantry
Skeggs
Ala
345Th Infantry
St. Michel and Meuse Argonne
River Gauges Read Two Feet at Stationary Level
The Tennessee river today remained stationary with a gauge reading around two feet at River Station. Local observers note no rapid rise or fall in water level and no immediate flooding threat in the area.
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Tennessee
Teachers Paid Ahead Of Schedule In Athens County
In Athens Alabama the county paid teachers $11,000 for summer terms, marking an early payroll ahead of the school year. The August payment contrasts with a to year ago when county schools closed for funds, with funds now available through October.
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Athens
Ala
Pastor to Fill Pulpit at First Methodist Sunday
The First Methodist church will have its regular morning service with Pastor Will filling the pulpit. No evening services due to the ongoing union revival campaign.
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George E. Boyd
First Methodist Church
Flint School To Open On Monday
The Flint school will open for the fall term Monday morning at ten oclock. A large attendance is anticipated for this term according to school officials.
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Flint
Joe Broadus Joins Third National Bank in Nashville
Joe Broadus youngest son of Mrs S Broadus has accepted a position with the Third National Bank in Nashville Tennessee. He graduated in June from Washington and Lee University Lexington Virginia with a degree in the school of business and commerce. At college he held leadership roles in several activities.
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Joe Broadus
Broadus
Third National Bank
Nashville, Tenn
Washington & Lee University
Lexington
School of Business and Commerce
Sprints His Way to Escape Jail in Still Raid
Lee Pack, a white man arrested with others in a still raid, first tried to flee when asked to fetch his coat but was recaptured. On a second attempt he escaped again despite seeming compliant, and as of report remains at large.
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Athens
Ala
Lee Pack
Pack
Morris Expected as Weekend Guest in Decatur
Walter L. Morris of Universal Credit Co Memphis Tenn is the expected weekend guest of relatives in Decatur.
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Walter L. Morris
The
Universal Credit Co
Memphis, Tenn
Decatur
Huntsville crowd attends E E Peden at Legion boxing event
Local business man E. E. Peden was among Huntsville residents attending the Legion boxing show held last night.
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E. E. Peden
Huntsville
Legion
City grants permit for C M Riggsbee residence on Sherman
The city issues a building permit to C. M. Riggsbee for a one story frame residence on Sherman Street with an estimated cost of 1200 dollars.
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C. M. Riggsbee
Sherman Street
Building Permit Granted for W. F. Busch Residence
The City issues a building permit to W. F. Busch for a one story frame home with an estimated cost of 1000 dollars.
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W. F. Busch
Belgium Feeds Itself About Eighty Percent Says Report
The country's population relies on domestic agriculture for roughly 80 percent of its food, highlighting Belgium's strong self-sufficiency in food supply despite high population density.
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Belgium
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