Reader recalls Hughes Cave history and local legends
A Decatur Daily reader from Montgomery shares memories of Hughes Cave near Unico Hill Marshall County. He asserts corrections to prior articles, describes cave features including bats and a Bat Cave spring, mentions old settlers and Indian signs, and recalls caverns, lands, and mining-era activity with family ties across generations.
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Decatur Daily
Hughes Cave
Unico Hill
Amelia Wolf
D. G. Luker
Hartselle
Lamons-Princees
Bowling—Newsomes
McAnallys
Charlie
Christmas Seal Favors and Local Caving History in South Ala
A letter references oil-bearing sands and topographical points in South Alabama near caves. The writer invites inquiries for mineral history, Indian signs, and early settler names, noting editors sometimes alter meaning. He cites Edgar Baker as a local contact and mentions family ties to Dickie Hughes Jr. and Morgan City area lore.
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South Ala
Edgar Baker
H. Compton
John
Claude
Elmer Compton
Pine Ridge
Morgan City
Dickie Hughes
Arsenal
North Dakota Lignite Mines Produce Millions of Tons
About 3 million tons of coal are produced annually from North Dakota lignite mines, highlighting scale of the state's energy resources and mining operations.
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North Dakota
Charles V And His Spectacles For Each Costume
Holy Roman Emperor Charles V who died in 1558 is noted to own pairs of spectacles matched to each of his outfits. The anecdote highlights his lavish wardrobe and personal style during a pivotal era of European empire.
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Charles V
Farm Bureau Opposes Cost Of Living Clauses In Labor Contracts
Alabama Farm Bureau Federation adopts a resolution at its annual convention denouncing automatic wage increases tied to cost of living indices. Delegates from Morgan County, including H. A. Bullard and J. N. Cook, argue such clauses bias toward farm products and hinder price gains relative to manufactured goods.
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Alabama Farm Bureau Federation
Morgan County
H. A. Bullard
J. N. Cook
Gorman Braswell
Pred Summerford
Alfred White
Loyal Hogan
Athens Freshman Kay Kennemer Joins Water Ballet Cast
Kay Kennemer, a freshman at Birmingham Southern College, is among 25 swimmers chosen for the college's 11th annual water ballet performances today and tomorrow. The act features synchronized swimming numbers by the Athens participant.
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Santa Claus
Rudolph the Red- Nosed Reindeer
Kay
M. S. Kennemer
Athens
Birmingham Southern
Kappa Delta
B‘ham Southern
Kay Kennemer
Birmingham Southern College
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Decatur, Ala
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Skidmore
Wolf Cave
Winton
Ala
Tenn
Dickie Hughes, Jr
Texas
Dickie
Old Tom
Dennison Manufacturing Co
Cain Af Bank ST
Pontiacs
Pontiac
Kennedy Motor CO
First Avenue S. E
Farm Bureau
Alabama
Moulton
Decatur
Decatur, Alabama
Aspirin
Sterchi
General Electric
Norge
Southe
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