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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1936

Page

5

Winter farming tasks under cold spell for Alabama farmers

Alabama Extension experts outline additional winter chores for dairy cattle poultry gardens bees and yearling cattle. Protect bees with wind breaks or move hives wrap hives in newsprint and ensure enough clean water and food. Outlook notes for 1937 predict lower poultry marketings and higher fruit production with cotton price trends discussed.

Associated Press Auburn Ala Alabama Alabama Polytechnic Institute W. R. Ruffin Ruffin W. H. Black Extension Department

Prices Higher for Alabama Agricultural Products

Alabama farmers saw overall gains in local market prices through November 15 with most commodities above year ago levels. Feed costs rose sharply, lifting prices paid by farmers while cotton slipped slightly. turkeys traded near 15 cents per pound amid holiday demand.

U. S Associated Press Montgomery Ala Alabama U. S. Department of Agriculture Turkey

Tony Menti Receives $12,000 Estate From Woods

Face Value reports Tony Menti a Sacramento newsboy famed for his smile inherits $12,000 from Joseph A Woods a lonely railway employee who died last May Wood’s sole beneficiary was the popular newsboy whose kindness delighted customers including Woods.

Sacramento Calif Tony Menti Joseph A. Woods Woods Tony

Mt Tabor Home Demonstration Club Holds December Meeting

W L McCutcheon hosted the Mt Tabor home demonstration club on Friday December 6 with Chrysanthemums and flowers brightening the living room. Members and guests discussed decorations, upcoming dinner for husbands and sweethearts, and a Christmas tree gift exchange.

Mt. Tabor W. L. McCutcheon Clara Moore Susie Luker Ruby Luker Tom Kyle Louise Mewton

Well Known Citizen Dies in Lawrence County

John H. Appleton aged 86 a longtime Lawrence County resident died at his home Moulton route one Tuesday at 1 30 pm He is survived by four sons Ben Clay Russell and Frank Appleton all of Moulton route one two daughters Alma Steeson and Emma Little 26 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren Funeral services are set for two this afternoon at Hickory Grove with Rev Robert McCain and interment will follow Highsmith directing

John H. Appleton Lawrence County Moulton Ben Clay Russell Frank Appleton Alma Steeson Emma Little Hickory Grove Robert McCain Highsmith

Club adjourns to meet January at Mrs Octa Ryan home

Booklets were distributed to attendees and fruit was served. The club adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs Octa Ryan the first Friday in January.

Octa Ryan

Center Point Club Hosts Christmas Meeting

Center Point Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday afternoon December 1 with Mrs. Willis Morrow presiding. Miss Rowe showcased a yearlong program on child development through clothing and personality, while Mrs. Albert Lyle read The Other Wise Men by Henry Van Dyke. Fifteen members attended.

Tom Kyle Misses Mondra Maude Bramlett Center Point Willis Morrow Albert Lyle Henry van Dyke Miss Rowe

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