Most Successful Boys Conference Closes in Athens
A well attended Boys Conference session concluded in Athens on Sunday after a day of meetings. Highlights included Judge Fred Johnson's address on Friday night and social events hosted by Athens High School. Sarver of Athens was elected president for the coming year. an inter-club council with Decatur and Athens formed, with Atlee H. Hoff Jr. as president. A council meeting is planned before Christmas.
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Athens
Fred Johnson
Athens High School
Sarver
Decatur
Atlee H. Hoff, Jr
Henry Davis Now Is Seriously Ill
Henry R. Davis president of the Decatur Iron and Steel Company is seriously ill at Baughs Infirmary after an operation Sunday night for appendicitis The appendix was found gangrenous contributing to his severe condition The popular executive has many friends hoping for a steady rally and quick return home
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Henry R. Davis
Decatur Iron & Steel Company
Baugh’s Infirmary
Mr. Davis
J Ed Battles Is Called To Reward
Trinity resident J Ed Battles died at his home after a weeklong illness at age 51 Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 PM from the residence with interment at Elliot cemetery Priest directing Survived by his wife two sons his mother a brother Jesse Battles of Elkmont and a sister Mrs Arthur King of Hillsboro and other relatives
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Ed Battles
Trinity
Elliot Cemetery
Jesse Battles
Secretary of State Visits Decatur for Ex-Servicemen Meeting
Secretary of State Pete B. Jarman visited Decatur on Sunday to speak at the ex service men meeting in the courthouse. He was warmly welcomed by many local friends during his appearance and reception.
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Pete B. Jarman
Mr. Jarman
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down
Puzzle clues span many categories from geography to chemistry with many red herrings. The grid shows a dense set of entries including common words and proper nouns across two directions, challenging solvers with multiple definitions and wordplay.
Will Rogers Stars in Young As You Feel at Princess Theatre
Will Rogers presents a transformed role in the Fox picture Young As You Feel at the Princess Theatre, playing Lemuel Morehouse a widowed father whose two sons push for different lives. A chance meeting with entertainer Fifi Dorsey triggers a rapid change from a dour, traditional man to a modern socialite stirring family conflict.
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Rogers
Hollywood
Lemuel Morehouse
Old Fogey
George Ade
Princess Theatre
Fifi Dorsey
Paris
Fogey Rogers
Will Rogers
Mechanic Says Only Job In The House Costs All Day
A motorist asks how long repairs will take. The mechanic replies probably all day, noting it is the only job they have in the house.
Young As You Feel and Other Nightlife Sparks in New Film
Gossip runs rampant as ers and Fifi ignore protests and press on with nightlife at clubs and race tracks. The piece notes Will Rogers directed and stars in Young As You Feel, praising its homely wit and slang. The cast includes Fifi Dorsay Lucien Littlefield Ronald Dillaway Terrance Ray Rosalie Roy Lucile Browne and others. A separate item reports J W Wilson of Valhermoso Springs underwent a serious operation at Baugh's Infirmary.
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Fifi Dorsay
Lucien Littlefield
Rogert” Duancing
Qonald Dillaway
Terrance Ray
Rosalie Roy
Lucile Browne
Earliest Agricultural Colleges Established 1797
The two oldest agricultural colleges were founded in 1797 at Hofwyl Switzerland and Grumau Bohemia, marking the initial establishment of formal ag education. The note highlights Hofwyl and Grumau as early centers shaping agricultural studies.
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Hofwyl
Switzerland
Grumau
Bohemia
Russell Green Attends Firestone Dealer Conference
Russell Green of Rogers and Green was in Birmingham today to attend a state Firestone dealer conference.
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Russell Green
Rogers and Green
Birmingham
Saint Frances of Assisi Establishes Angelus Ringing Custom
Saint Frances of Assisi established the custom of ringing the Angelus, a daily church bell devotion. The practice linked devotion to the Annunciation and became a enduring spiritual tradition.
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Frances of
Assisi
Angelus
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Alabama
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Senate Chamber
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