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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1934

Page

9

Property tax roll items show vast list of charges

A long OCR list details numerous property owners and parcels with yearly taxes and costs from 1929 to 1933 plus printer's fees. Entries include names like ANDREW PETITEY, A. G. PATTERSON, CHAS. T. ROUNTREE, J. A. PURSER, MRS. SMITH, and many others, with totals often varying by parcel and year.

Pf Land Co Andrew Petitey D. L A. G. Patterson L. Rollo L.g Macey Pettus Ft. Ely Alabama Ely Pond Costa KE. F. Pfaff Polytinsky Atte Pao A F. Co Alley Niy Lafayette Wily Sly Eugene B Polytinskky B. C. Poole E. P. Johnston W. H. Aycock J.B W. T. Pride Thomas E. Pride Thos. E. Pride Printer’s Fee Ella Read Lampkin Lot J. D Roberts Freys Magnolia Park G. F. Robinson King’s Estate Bly King’s Suite DO. Rogers New Town A. Rost Littleae Chas T. Rountree Bohol M. & Land Co Preys Chas. T. Rountree Chas. T.rountree Co. T. Rountree Frank P. Lide H. Malone D. L. IL J. B. Schimmel Herman ‘Schneuer Printer’s Mattie &. Sherman Nly N. Sherman Mary G. Roper Market St Washington St of. Grove and Market Sts A. B. Lampkin A .B. Lampkin Lizzie Sherrod Wly C. E. Shine Smith Geo Spencer-Cantwell Add 1St Ave W. B. Smith Mattie C. Spotswood W. A. Stevens Neal Sykes, JR J. P. Thomas John Thomason D. &. Echols D'S. Echols W. L. Thompson Fairview Land Co J. A. Thornhill Mary E. Andrews Henry Thatch Lee Streets Water Streets Gateway Ferry and Water Street Alabama Street P&inter Davis Street Felix Townsend B. Troy D. V. Vaughan James ‘Webb Will Webb Irene Wells H.W. Wiesehan Endlam Lou Patterson Skillington St S Fee George Cassimus James F. Manley R. J. Moseley D. K. Wiggins D K. Wiggins Ae Wai P. B . Wily Wiy R. E. Spragins Shelby Fletcher H. B. Beard J. W. Knight R. L. Hopkins I. M. Murphree Mattie L. Murphree L. B. Wyatt T. Long Whitman B. Whitmire Berry and Lela Fogg Marty F. Powell

Inspector Arrives in Athens to Reset Budget-Economy

H. E. Breedlove of Sylacauga arrived in Athens to assume duties as inspector after the unit went a year without one due to economy measures. The move marks a step to restore oversight and efficiency.

Athens Ala H. E. Breedlove Sylacauga

Hard Hand in Contract Bridge Teaches Traps From Hamilton

A tricky contract in a hand from Hamilton tests tactical play. The author notes a sequence where South opens diamond one, West bids spade one, North hearts, South two no trump, and a late 8 no trump contract forms. Declarer uses dummy’s clubs and diamonds to force entries and rides a series of finesses to secure game while countering East and West defensive tricks.

West East S J Hearts Diamonds My Q Ace of Diamonds Dummy Hast

Bridge puzzle from CKOC broadcast asks tricks vs perfect defense

Ai Q' Major A. BE. Dobereiner presents a no trumps hand with South at lead of ten of diamonds. Determine how many tricks can be won against flawless defense and view the answer on Monday.

A. BE. Dobereiner Ing CKOC South

Thanksgiving Gatherings and Two Local Weddings Highlight Florence News

Miss Gladys Moses, Beuna Cobb and Bernice Bryant attend State Teachers College in Florence. Thanksgiving sees visits from Hughes and Patterson families in Birmingham and Lacon. Marvelle Woodard marries Alma Merrill in Cullman on Thanksgiving Day. Pike Peteen and Bola Ford wed in Birmingham with Ford continuing Montevallo college studies.

Gladys Moses Beuna Cobb Bernice Bryant State Teachers College Florence Wren V.’P. Hughes Birmingham D. C. Patterson Sarah Hattie Lacon A.K. Prost Evie Ryan Willie Adams Illian Patterson Bertie Merrill Montevallo Levi Merrill Irene Patterson Lillian Patterson Edron Childers Gadsden Lonnie Livingston Marvelle Woodard Alma Merrill Cullman Pike Peteen Bola Ford Ford

River Level Rises to 5.2 Feet at 7 A M

The Tennessee River gauge stood at 5.2 feet at 7 a.m. today as it continued to rise. The measurement reflects rising water levels along the river.

Tennessee

Temperature Report From Sheene Shaeepee

The maximum temperature was 68 degrees and the minimum reached 28 degrees by 7 a.m. today in Sheene Shaeepee. A cold start followed with brisk morning winds and clear skies reported by local observers.

No Rainfall Recorded in Decatur Vicinity

There was no rainfall during the 24-hour period ending at 7 a.m. today for the Decatur vicinity.

Decatur

Mountain Tabors Festive Wagon Event and Community Notes

A decorated wagon drew by Mary Barton and Bobby Moore at Mt. Tabor for the bride’s gifts while refreshments followed. Demonstration Club plans a Union Grove church meeting Friday at 1 pm to plan the Christmas tree. Members gathered at Adolphus Black’s home to make cheese about 12 pounds. Nearby visits include Hobert Parker and W E Ryan hosts, and beef canning party at Roy Moore home. Reverend Chitwood will preach at Hartselle Methodist next Sunday at 2 pm.

Mary Barton Bobby Moore W. L. McCutcheon W. E. Ryan Union Grove Church Adolphus Black Will Slate Hobert Parker Roy Moore A. H. Cushing Madaline Patterson Leona Black Center Grove W. E Chitwood Hartselle

Teasley-Paseit Elected Limestone County Medical Society President

Athens Alabama December the Limestone County Medical Society elected Dr. Gerald Teasley local CDC doctor president. Dr. J J Pettus was chosen vice president and Dr. W A Minsch secretary treasurer in the Tuesday vote.

Athens Ala Gerald Teasley CDC Limestone County Medical Society J J. Pettus W. A. Minsch

Guests of Relatives Share Weekend Visits

Mrs. Josephine Witt spent Saturday with her sister Mrs. Rosa Murphey and father T Witt along with her son Bill continuing a family visit.

Otto Winton Kenneth Canellis Nashville Claude Murphey Josephine Witt Bill Rosa Murphey T. Witt

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. A. Strickland Francis L. Wright J.J. & F. J. Patterson R. T. White Saiere Seconte W. A. Cramer L. W. Norton Inc Jess Ely Decatur Mineral & Land Co Jess Church St Sely Corner Echols Leas Ely 4Th 6Th Ave Preys Magnolia Park Lely Corner Alberta Eaton Thelma Griggsby Annie Pletcher Snl Ollie D. Johnson R. B. White Inspector Shepard Amous Hamilton EVA News MT. Tabor Medical Society
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