Awarded Cotton Won Years Ago In Gamble Case
In the old days cotton sold for low prices. Farmer W. W. Kyrox feared losing twenty bales and neighbor Jim Grooms guaranteed twenty. Knox produced twenty five bales taking five extra. a contract dispute led to a circuit court ruling. The Supreme Court deemed the contract not gambling but a guaranty, and on a second trial Grooms was awarded the cotton.
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W. W. Kyrox
Jim Grooms
Jim
Grooms
Knox
Supreme Court
Health budget cut sparks efficiency claim in Limestone County
The Limestone county health unit in Athens reduces its fiscal year budget from 90 240 to 5 740 after cutting staff from four to three. Dr W J Donald says duties shift to remaining members and salaries and travel are trimmed. Unit remains among the state’s best.
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Athens
Ala
Limestone County
W. J. Donald
Jefferson County Reports Largest Sweet Potato Crop
One of the largest crops of sweet potatoes in Jefferson County grows this year though low market prices will keep most at home. County agent J. L. Liles notes a model storehouse with 2,000 bushels to hold and preserve the crop on the convict farm.
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Bootingham
Jefferson
J. L. Liles
Jefferson County Board of Revenue
Child Very Ill in Piney Chapel Threatened by Pneumonia
In Piney Chapel on December 2 Special report states little Douglas Broadway is tail threatened with an attack of pneumonia amid declining health.
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Piney Chapel
Little Douglas Broadway
Jones School News Honors and Activities
The November issue records eighteen perfect attendance certificates across grades one to six and honor roll recipients in multiple grades. It notes a county supervisor visit, local illness, family visits from Mooresville, and a Sunday evening program at Pairview church on leisure time and Christian conduct.
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Fairview
Ernest Riddle
Die
Mooresville
Ala
Mary Riddle
E. J. Jones
Pairview Church
Geneva Hardin
Roberta Suggs
Pauline Jones
Noel Hardin
Fred Summerford
Round Top Quartette
Fifty Children Fed By Legionnaires At Athens School
Approximately fifty underprivileged children are served a nourishing noon meal by the local American Legion post at the Athens public school. The meals are paid for from the profits of a county fair held in October.
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Athens
Ale
American Legion
Athens Public School
Legion Post
John W Signs Resolve With Hopeful Pledge
A short, personal declaration ends with John W expressing determination to live a rightful life and aid others by providing money and work. He blends resolve with a vow to project optimism and action, urging others to follow.
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Miller & Hart
Heinz Dill Pickle
Thrift
Meal
A. C
Mann
News OF Jones
Delton Holmes
Neetovan Holmes
Bonnie James
Mildred Suze
Welton Holmes
Bettye Mae Holmes
Limuél Hardin
Dalton Holmes
Billy James
Byrum Wilcutt
Roselle James
Dorothy Moody
Hoyt Moody
Gerald Nesmith
Opal Withite
Loretta Suggs
Athlone Hardin
Mildred Suggs
Limuel Hardman Moody
Opal Wilhite
Mise Ola Barnard
Ruth Wilhile
Equator
Kingdom Come
John W. 5
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