Local visitors and gatherings fill Lebanon area social week
A steady flow of guests and hosts marked the week in Lebanon and surrounding towns. Gladys Jackson and visitors arrived, Wilma and Mildred Jackson stayed with Gladys McCaig, Clarice Winfrey visited aunt Mrs J T Wood, and many hosted tea and games. The revival at McKendrey drew a large audience, with numerous families and friends attending events in Falkville and Hulace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Jackson
Wilma
Mildred Jackison
Gladys McCaig
Clarice Winfrey
J. T. Wood
W. W. Cole
T. E. Jackson
Lebanon
Ruby
Vera Petty
Falkville
Aliene Almon
Mildred Jackson
Mildred Morris
McKendrey
Leonard McCaig
Mildred
Wilma Jackson
Gladys McCain
Flora McCaig
Thessis
Ralph Fitzgerall
Earl McCaig
Orge Aaron
Emmit Osborn
Jim Rackard
Missouri
Oole Collins
Luther McCaig
Lucy
Francis Fitzgerald
Henry Fitzgerald
Gladys Coleman
Proctor News Social Set Visits This Week
William Elmore visits friends in the community this week. Mrs. Flore McBay spends Monday night with Miss Viola McBay. Roy Loggins and Bevil sisters host relatives. Buford Bevil returns from Gopeland. Flora and Almer y McBay and family guest Mrs. Roberts. M. J. Gray returns from Isville. Ernest age and wife visit his parents and Mrs. McBay. Felix and Ernhest McBay visit De catur. Prank McBay at home. Luke Bonds guests of friends in Huntsville. Revival being conducted here invites public attendance. Cecil Dodd and House guests in Elkmont. Louise Swinea, Viola McBay, and Fioy Allen dine with hosts Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Elmore
Flore McBay
Viola McBay
Roy Loggins
Bevil
Buford Bevil
Gopeland
Flora McBay
Almery
Roberts
M. J. Gray
Isville
Ernest Age
McBay
Felix McBay
Ernhest
Decatur
Luke Bonds
Huntsville
Cecil Dodd
Elkmont
House
Louise Swinea
Fioy Allen
Eunice Bevil
Copeland
Weather holds dry spell in Monrovia area
The Monrovia column notes continued dry weather with only one shower in two months. Local residents Earl Phillips, Sam Clarence, and Forest Turner visit nearby Huntsville and Athens. families G H Turner Jess Dupree Leo Walls H A Fielding listed among guests and visitors. The P S A plans a September 6 meeting at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Phillips
Shoal Ford
G. H. Turner
Velma
Joe
Sam Clarence
Athens
Harry Dupree
Huntsville
Jess Dupree
Saturn
Elgia Kennedy
Lawson Wallas
Leo Walls
Forest Turner
R. E. Fielding
H. A. Fielding
Andrew Coa Athens
Aberhan
Hulaco Gossip Notes End With Crowd at Local Singing
A large Sunday crowd attended a singing event in Hulaco. Mrs. P Barwood is very ill at W T Oliver. W T Whisenant plans trips to northern states for several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Roy, Mrs. W Lee, and Jam eltl, and Mr. and Mrs. J B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulaco
P. &. Barwood
W. T. Oliver
White
Decatur
W. T. Whisenant
Roy
Jameltl
J.B
Weekend Visits Move Through Flint Area Families
Miss Mable Neville and Mrs John Cole visited in Flint from Birmingham to spend the weekend with her brother Elmer Neville. Grady Davis and daughter from Athens joined grandmother Mrs. Mary Wise, and others including J. L Howell of Birmingham and Reece Tapscott of Nashville visited Mrs. Nettie McClellan’s home. Mrs. Matt Kennedy of Jackson Miss. stayed with Mrs. Wise. Mae Rogers returned to Birmingham after visiting her sister Mrs. Max Baker. Annie Lou Norris visited Edna Perry in Sparta Tenn. George Carter and children returned to Tuscumbia after a visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Carter. Ollie Isley of Decatur visited Victoria Mann. Garfield Mann and Birmingham guests of S. J. Mann. Dan Walden and children of Austinville spent Monday with Elmer Neville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Neville
John Cole
Birmingham
Elmer Neville
Mrseville
Grady Davis
Athens
Mary Wise
J. £. Howell
Reece Tapscott
Nashville
Nettie McClellan
Matt Kennedy
Jackson
Mae Rogers
Max Baker
Annie Lou Norris
Edna Perry
Sparta
Tenn
George Carter
Tuscumbia
W. P. Carter
Ollie Isley
Decatur
Hundred Held In Strike Rioting In Marion S C
In Marion South Carolina August 31 Alfred Hoffman Southern organizer for the United Textile Workers and more than 100 other union members were arrested after a clash between Clinchfield mill strikers and deputy sheriffs. National guards were deployed patrolling mill village streets as warrants were served. Deputy Robbins was injured when struck by a club as a crowd estimated at 600 men and women forced officers from the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
S. C
Alfred Hoffman
United Textile Workers
Clinchfield
Clinchfield Manufacturing Company
McDowell County
Bronc Robbins
Mill
Adkins
Charles Gibson
Caroleen
Thompson Wilson family reunion highlights in College Grove
A joyful family reunion for the Thompson Wilson clan took place last Sunday with Ed Thompson and wife and their children Graham and 1 Q plus numerous relatives from Decatur Birmingham and Town Creek. A picnic near the Moulton Hillsboro pike followed by graveside tributes at Penny Cemetery marked the day with visits to relatives and school plans for Corrine Thompson. Church Bible study is open to the public each Sunday at 10 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson -Wilson
Ed Thompson
Graham
Decatur
Alice Thompson
Herbert Wiggins
Wiggins
Miss Toy Huddleson
Birmingham
Newsom Nelson
Billy
Ruth
Billy Moore
Ed Norwood
Hugh Davidson
Moulton and
Hillsboro Pike
John Thompson
Irvin Stewart
Trinty
Betty Jean
J. H. LeMay
Town Creek
Corrine Thompson
Moulton
Jourd White
Lucy Collins
C. C. Collins
Ted Embry
Nadine Jones
Charlie McBride
Jesse Lang
Church News
Randolph Leaves for Louisville After Resigning Y M C A Post
C. J. Randolph who recently re signed as Y M C A secretary left Friday night for Louisville Kentucky. He will stay about a week there before proceeding to West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Louisville
C. J. Randolph
West Virginia
Lang R A dies at 47 in Somerville residence
R A Lang aged 47 dies Friday at 6 30 p m at his home Somerville Route 2 He is survived by two sons L B Lang and F H Lang of Somerville Funeral services set for 4 00 p m at Waldermose Springs with interment at the same location conducted by a priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Lang
Somerville
L. B
F. H. Lang
Waldermose Springs
Freight Men Are Guests At Dinner
H B Beard local manager of the American Oak Leather company hosted the annual dinner for transportation men of the section. A large group of railroad officers attended the event served at the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Beard
American Oak Leather Company
Car Fire on 12th Avenue Causes Minor Loss
A vehicle owned by I. D. Cockerell caught fire around 11 45 PM Friday, with damage confined to the inside of the car. Firemen from Railroad Street reported the cause as unknown and were called to the scene on 12th avenue west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. D. Cockerell
12Th Avenue
Railroad Street
Revival meeting fills Walnut Grove this week
ELEMONT RT 2 NEWS notes a revival meeting at Walnut Grove inviting the public. The column also lists residents visiting relatives and friends in nearby towns including Marse Hill Florence Sheffield Athens Beth el Tenn.
Nineteen Fires Mark a Heavy August Month for Decatur
Decatur fire departments report nineteen calls thus far in August, unusual for a month typically quiet. Auto and grass fires have been common, making this one of the heaviest July through August fire records in memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Negro Attacked by Canine Here
Bessie Campbell, a local Black woman, was bitten by a dog while at her home. The animal was killed after the attack, and medical staff began anti rabies treatment as a precaution despite no rabies found on examination. The dog reportedly chased chickens and attacked after being struck with a rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Campbell
Mrs Briscoe Honored At Danville Social Tea
Mrs R L Penn hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering at her Danville home in honor of sister Mrs W H Briscoe of Yonkers New York. Briscoe a former Danville school teacher who taught there 1921 to 1924 has lived in New York the past five years. Guests included numerous local residents and young attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Penn
Danville
W. H. Briscoe
Yonkers
New York
Briscoe
Penn
Jedames
R. C. Cleere
B. F. Heflin
H L. Heflin
R. E. Hardwick
G. W Lindsey
J. W. Lindsey
B. L. Landers
C. K Parkers
G F. Patterson
J. A. Penn
J. G Sandlin
J. V. Sims
J. W. Tomlinson
Mu Woodruff
Ambra Kettner
Mary Parker
Dorothy Parker
Catherine
Pauline Stephenson
Arzella Wright
Sterretts and Counts visit Mt Hope travelers bound for Mississippi
Mr and Mrs Hugh Sterrett of Birmingham spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs J A Counts en route to Mississippi. Mrs Mallye Counts and daughter Mattye Mae and grandson Wilbur also visited. They will travel on to Mississippi. Homer Stovall and family spent the weekend with her parents. Miss Bernice Counts has accepted a South Alabama school position and will leave soon to begin work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Meary McCord
Florence and
Sheffield
Hugh Sterrett
Birmingham
J. A. Counts
Points
Mississippi
Mallye Counts
Mattye Mae
Wilbur
Homer Stovall
Bernice Counts
South
Alabama
Huge 101 Ranch Wild West Circus Comes to Decatur Tuesday
The Miller Bros 101 Ranch Wild West Show arrives in Decatur Tuesday with 1100 people 600 animals and elephants. Chiefs and cowboys prepare for Julius Caesar arena scenes and a grand street parade with two performances at 2:00 and 8:00. Tickets sold at Decatur Drug Co 523 Bank Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank Street
Miller Bros
East 16Th Street
Connecticut Mills
Decatur
Ponca City-Deadwood
Decatur Drug Co
Bankstreet
Report of Bell death near Birmingham
The analysis of the contents of Dr. A. W. Bell's stomach was forwarded by Coroner J. D. Russum of Jefferson county to Shelby county coroner. Russum declined to publish its contents, and a verdict from Shelby county coroner Walker is expected after receipt of the report. Vincent lies in Shelby county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
A. W. Bell
Woodlawn Bank
Coosa
Vincent
J. D. Russum
Jefferson County
Shelby County
Russum
Walker
Bell
Shelby Couny
Fear grows on San Juan disaster death toll rises
San Francisco reports the coastwise steamer San Juan may have carried 116 persons, with 55 miles off Pigeon Point the sinking could have cost up to 74 lives. Albert Gillespie of the ship owners says 66 passengers and up to 50 crew may have been aboard as bodies are searched at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
San Juan
Here
Albert E. Gillespie
Los Angeles and
San Francisco Navigation Company
Pigeon Point
Calif
Religious fanatic sought as killer in Laughlin and Odell slayings
Police pursued a religious fanatic known only as Pred in connection with the double slaying of Ruth Laughlin 24 and Paul Odell 19 near Kansas City. Laughlin was found deceased after alleged coercive proposals at a tent meeting while Odell’s car was found two miles away. Officials indicated Odell may have been shot while trying to shield Laughlin. coroner said Laughlin was not attacked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Ruth Laughlin
Paul Odell
Odell
Weems Baskin Visits Decatur As Auburn Assistant Coach
Weems Baskin, famed Auburn athlete and now an assistant athletic coach, is visiting Decatur as a guest of Tom Hendrix on Ferry Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weems Baskin
Auburn
Decatur
Weems
Tom Hendrix
Ferry Street
Huntsville man visits Hague on business
A well known Huntsville resident arrived in Hague today on a business mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Huntsvillle
Man in Malone Has Forty Two Children
Adolph Corrow of Malone New York has 42 children. Twelve were born to his first wife, he married a widow who had two children, and the remaining 28 were adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone
N. Y
Adolph Corrow
Cisco Navigation Company Files Libel Suits in District Court
Cisco Navigation Company has filed in United States district court three libel suits seeking damages of 1.5 million dollars, another 1.5 million dollars, and a third suit for 3 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cisco Navigation Company
Rayburn Plans Congress Race in Alabama Seventh District
Montgomery Alabama Aug 31 W M Rayburn assistant attorney general of Alabama today resigned and said he would oppose Miles C Allgood in the Seventh District race for Congress. The resignation takes effect October 1. Knight Jr another assistant attorney general also resigned to run for state attorney general in the Democratic primary next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
W. M. Rayburn
Alabama
Charlie C. McCall
Miles C. Allgood
Congress
Seventh
Rayburn
McCall
Thomas E. Knight, Jr
Birmingham Child Dies After Auto Crash
Finis Merchant four year old son of J G Merchant of Birmingham died in a Gadsden hospital from injuries after being struck by a car in Asheville witnesses said the child ran into the street from behind a parked car into the path of Earl Madison of Asheville the child sustained multiple broken limbs and a crushed chest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadsden
Ala
Finis Merchant
J. GC. Merchant
Birmingham
Asheville
Earl Madison
Visitor Here Edward Singleton of Birmingham
Edward Singleton of Birmingham is spending several days with relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Singleton
Birmingham
Buttrey Returns From East Markets
Decatur merchant J. A. Buttrey returned today after an extended eastern trip to attend fall markets. The well known dealer visited several markets and has now resumed local duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Buttrey
Decatur
East
Mr. Buttrey
Birmingham visitor Lee Clary visits on Friday
Lee Clary of Birmingham Louisville and Nashville fright official was a visitor here Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Lee Clary
Birmingham
Louisville
Nashville
Revival Gains Steam As Maples Delivers Sermons
Mrs Eunice Bevil hosted dinner with Rev Maples and family from Copeland and Nebo visitors. Elizabeth Simmons, a Tanner High student, attended. Hillard Layman recovered from illness. revival ongoing with Maples delivering strong sermons.
Oak Grove News Sees Local Visits and School Plans
Mr. and Mrs. Lucian Breedlove were guests of Miss Mildred Morris. Mrs. Vera Blackburn of Opelika is back after visiting her mother Mrs. C. M. Doss. Ida Breedlove visited Mrs. H. E. Morris. Arthur Sandlin and children Dora and Doris visited Lee Cole. Lucian Breedlove stayed with Mrs. E. L. Rodgers. Guy and Loyd Pettey plan to attend Hartselle. Locals plan to enter Danville school Monday. H. Morris of ham attended Lebanon reunion. G. H. Battles and F. P. Sandlin visited Mrs. H. E. Morris. Mrs. Kate Cole of Birmingham and Mrs. Ted McCollum visited Mrs. B. E. Rodgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucian Breedlove
Mildred Morris
Vera Blackburn
Opelika
C. M. Doss
Ida Breedlove
H. E. Morris
Arthur Sandlin
Dora
Doris
Lee Cole
E. L. Rodgers
Enon News Revival Ends With Twelve New Additions
The revival concluded Friday with twelve new church members joining the congregation. Laura Owens and her daughters Ozella and Dorothy left for Texas Thursday and are expected to return Sunday. Several local families, including the Bentleys, Millers, Jenkins, and Bynum, spent periods with relatives and hosts over the weekend in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Owens
Ozella
Dorothy
Texas
Luther Bentley
Hartselle
E. P. Bentley
Jessie Miller
John Jenkins
Forrest Chapel
Mavinee Bynum
Walter Loo
Ana
Thirty Farmers Study Cotton Fertilizing Methods Tour
Thirty farmers business men and vocational agriculture students toured farms around Falkville and West Falkville observing demonstrations of cotton fertilizing methods. They compared the Auburn method with 15 5 5 10 4 4 and other fertilizers noting higher boll counts and lower costs, estimating significant gains for Morgan county cotton in the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Martin
Danville High School
B. G. Hall
Falkville High School
Tennessee Valley Bank
Falkville
West Falkville Pike
Morgan County
Local social roundup from Hartsette area visits
A weekend of visits and gatherings is reported with Miss Lee Ola Kenum staying with Miss Inez Calahan in Five Point. Families from Danville and Falkville, fishing trips to Swan Lake, and Sunday school activities at Enon are noted among residents including the Owen, Hensley, Calahan and Aldridge families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartsette
Lee Ola Kenum
Inez Calahan
Five Point
Lee Ola
Maxwell Kenum
Mavinee Bynum
Mattie Owen
R. P. Brown
Otto
Clarence Hensley
Mary Lee Foote
Enon
Robert Owen
Danville
Jim Owen
Edd Aldridge
Connie Ellis
Swan Lake
Cleveland Cornelius
Texas
Charlie West
Falkville
Zola Aldridge
Essie Looney
Austinvile Church Sing Draws Large Local Crowd
A large crowd attended a singing at Austinvile Baptist church Thursday evening. Numerous families gathered for a Sunday reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs J J Stephenson with many relatives listed. Several locals and visitors from Decatur Birmingham Nashville and Zanesville were mentioned along with ongoing visits and a hospital improvement report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austinvile Baptist Church
L. L. Pepper
Decatur
L. Roger
J. J. Stephenson
W. C. Stephenson
S. M. Stephenson
T. J. Stephenson
P. E. Stephenson
Zanesville
Ohio
Almon Ferguson
Charlie Sparkman
Etta
Lucille McDonald
Birmingham
Velma Clarke
Edna Mae Wiedman
Bessemer
Piney Chapel Ephesus Church Revival Highlights
Mr and Mrs Jess Bird and kin from Bay Ark visit. Evangelist Allen Steelman leads meetings at Piney Chapel Ephesus Baptist with about forty adding to the church. Baptisms planned at Piney Creek bridge Monday at 2 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Bird
Joe Clarke
Christian Church
Reunion Church
L. Tankersley
Lewisburg Tenn
Ephesus Church
Murry
Luther Wales
Prank Pielding
John Pepper
Prench’'s Mill
Lester Carpenter
Harry Herring
Mobte
Robert BE. Barr
Saasanie
Curtains Made For School Revival At Local Baptist Church
Several days were spent decorating the school building with curtains and altar work. Ardmore residents Mr and Mrs Joseph Magnusson and their son Cleo visited A L Holt and family. The Baptist church revival meetings continue all week and the public is invited. Decatur girl Catheryn Loggins visits sisters and attends school. W S Hess closed his singing school to lead songs at the revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Magnusson
Cleo
Ardmore
A. L. Holt
Baptist Church
Catheryn Loggins
Decatur
W. S. Hess
New Hope School Closes for Vacation and Honors
G W Cross carried the first bale of cotton to the gin from New Hope area. The New Hope school ends Friday as teachers and pupils look toward vacation. Honor roll includes Baron, Howard, Hadley Key, Dave and Helen Letson, and B S Cross. Visitors from Town Creek and Courtland stop by, with revival services ongoing in Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Cross
New Hope School
Baron
Howard
Hadley Key
Dave
Helen Letson
B. Cross
J. Hubert Black
Town Creek
F. B. Cross
Harrison Allen
W. W. Key
L. C. Terry
Courtland
Robert Berryman
T. C. Parker
T. Black
Wheeler
Frank Letson
Thomas Cross
Community Notes From Birmin ham Area Activities
Miss Lula Mae Babers of Birmingham spent the weekend with Daisy and Elsie Crawford. Mrs. H. M. Briscoe improves after days of illness. Joe King of Birmingham visited sister Mrs. J. C. Bagwell. Quinton Cobb ill at a Birmingham hospital shows improvement. Several locals attended singing at Hulace. W. J. Briscoe and wife visited Prof. and Mrs. G. T. Woodruff. Cecil Crawford of Birmingham visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Crawford. Ora Whisenant is the guest of Union Grove friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Briscoe attended Ruth revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Mae Babers
Birmingham
Daisy
Elsie Crawford
H. M. Briscoe
Joe King
J. C. Bagwell
Little Quinton Cobb
Hulace
W. J. Briscoe
G. T. Woodruff
Cecil Crawford
J. A. Crawford
Ora Whisenant
Union Grove
J. A. Briscoe
Ruth
Local School Progress and Community Notices
Eva News reports steady school progress as Robert Williams prepares for a nose growth removal operation this week. Friends wish him a swift recovery while local social notes mention visits to Cullman Hartselle Macdonia and Pulaski for a wedding of Carrie Wilson and Cecil Coff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Williams
Luel
Mare Woodard
Cullman
Mary Edith Spergel
Lavern
Carl Hugg
Hartselle
Hazel Kelley
Macedonia
Dessemer Frost
Lillian Barnett
Carrie» Wilson
Cecil Coff
Pulaski
Haze
Kelley
Opala
Fay “Ta
Quartette Sings At Eva Sept 20 Concert Engagement
The Bonanza quartette of this city will travel to Eva to fill a concert engagement at Eva high school. Announcement made by A. L. Moye business manager of the local organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quartette
Eva
Bonanza Quartette
Eva See SS
Eva High School
A. L. Moye
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Cedar Plains News
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Monrovia
Hulaco News
Flint News
Mill Village
College Grove News
Jessie McBride
Ellen McBride
Hatton
Church of Christ
Ben F. Harding
Columbia, Tenn
George Thompson
Elemont RT. 2 News
Walnut Grove
Nellie Sarden
Marse Hill
Bessie Robison
Mrs
Tom Robison
Tra Warren
Johnnie Bolin
Will Warden
Bethel, Tenn
Mrs. Malone Tennison
Baileyton News
MT. Hope News
Fear
Buttrey
OAK Grove News
Enon News
Austinville News
Piney
Ephesus
NEW Hope News
Ryan News
EVA News
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