Kiwanis to Stage Japanese Lanterns at Princess Theatre
Decatur Kiwanis Club presents the light opera Japanese Lanterns at Princess theatre on December 15 and 16. Produced by Carltop Carlson Theatrical of New York, the show features Lawrence Bishop as property master and Marvin Rankin as the mayor of Kubasho with Mrs. Fred Hunt as the Ugliest Woman of Japan. The cast includes Miss Jougene Clem and others in a comedic, professional style presented as an amateur production.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
Princess Theatre
Whed House
Carltop Carlson Theatrical
New York
Lawrence Bishop
Kubasho
Marvin Rankin
Japan
Fred Hunt
Bing
Ateng
Miss Jougene Clem
Gilliam Placed in County Jail After Robbery Attempt
Gilliam was placed in the county jail following an arrest Saturday night in connection with an attempted robbery near the Grant Street railway station. Cecil Couch was held and later released by the court.
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Gillam
Grant Street
Cecil Couch
Farm agencies plan to board high present funds
High presents farm agencies plan to board with bank rates from W. Valley Bank 2.1 per cent and Morgan County National Bank 3.61 per cent. Final action on Central National Bank awaits county attorney ruling. J. T. Atkinson of Lacey's Spring asked the board to appropriate quick funds for a road between Lacey's Spring and Whitesburg. The board maintained its policy to match every citizen dollar with county funds as the session continued in the probate of Lee Street.
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HIGH
Wénnessee Valley Bank
Morgan County National Bank
Central National Bank
J. T. Atkinson
Lacey's Spring
Whitesburg
Lee Street
Nunn Victim of His Own Act Funeral Details
The article notes funeral services held for Nunn, with details about the burial seven miles from Decatur, Limestone County. Bearers listed include Walter McWilliam, Richardson, L. Nix Rosenau, M. Malibesia, and Mr. Bailey as the family traveled from Nashville after learning of the tragedy.
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Nunn
Roberts
Limestone County
Decatur
Walter McWilliam
Richardson, Sr
L. Nix Rosenau
M. M Lbibesia
Mr. Bailey
Nashville
Leave Tuesday for New Sheffield Home
Mrs FE L Jones will leave Tuesday for Sheffield to take their future home Rev Jones has resigned the pastorate of the Westside Presbyterian Church here to become pastor of the Columbia Avenue Presbyterian Church in Sheffield.
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FE. L. Jones
Sheffield
Rev. Jones
Westside Presbyterian Church
Columbia Avenue
Bridges Return From Negro Farmers Conference Encampment
T w Bridges county demonstrator for negro farmers led four farmers and two club members home from the annual farmer conference and the negro boys and girls encampment at Tuskegee. The program highlighted dairy cattle and hog judging, potato and corn contests, and plowing competitions with participation from several southern states.
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T.w. Bridges
Tuskegee
James
Toute One
Hartselle
Sikes
Anise. Com
South
Christmas Tree Arrangements Planned for Hotel Guests
The hotel announces its annual Christmas morning tree setup with gifts for guests. Management organizes the event, inviting all visitors to enjoy the festive display and present offerings.
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Ons
Decatur Chosen By Former Ringling Foreman
Mr. Smith, previously with Ringling Bros. Circus as foreman of the leather department, has selected Decatur. He now operates the Model Shoe and Leather Shop on Johnston Street and comes here after visiting many cities.
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Om ‘Smith
Minis
Decatur
South
Mr. Smith
Model Shoe and Leather Ae
Johnston Street
Ringling Bros. Circus
White Christmas Observed At Westminster Church
The White Christmas observance by the Westminster Presbyterian Church Sunday school will be held on December 21. Rev. F. E. Hart announced the event and urged everyone to bring a gift as part of the customary program. Further details will follow.
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Westminister Presbyterian Church
FE. N. Hart
Local shoemaker Loggins returns to Second Avenue shop after fire
Herman Loggins resumes work at his Second Avenue shop after partial recovery from burns sustained while extinguishing a fire at his own premises without firefighters. His right hand was burned when he touched an electric light wire.
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Herman Loggins
Second Avenue
Loggins
Farm Conference at Moulton in County Courthouse
On December 13 at 10 a m a county wide conference at Moulton courthouse will feature Dr I W Hill field agent Washington DC as chief speaker. Club officials members and local leaders plus farm bureau officials will attend with certificates awarded by J C Lowery Auburn. Parent Teachers Association will host a luncheon at noon. Special invitations extend to Decatur area supporters.
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Moulton
Farm Bureau
I. W. Hill
Southern Division
Washington, D. C
J. C. Lowery
Auburn
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Princess Matinee Set for Saturday Morning Fun Event
Attention today announced a morning matinee next Saturday at 10 o clock for all city and surrounding area children. Admission is one toy and toys will be distributed to needy children by the unity welfare organization in a special program for children.
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Funity Welfare Organization
Brother of Local Man Dies in North
Funeral services for Harry Minor age 48 who died Friday in Chicago will be held this afternoon at two o clock from the Minor home on Johnston street. Rev S O Kimbro ne of Central Methodist Church will conduct with interment in City Cemetery. Pallbearers include Rayburn Neville Dawson Lile Charles Grayson W A Britian C B Elliott and Tom Gunn. Survived by sister Bessie Poole of Texar Farm and brothers John M Minor of Decatur and Lucien M Minor of Kansas City.
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Harry Minor
Chicago
Louisville
Nashville
Trav
John M Minor
Johnston Street
Tuscumbian Here L. D. Simms Visitor in Decatur
L. D. Simms of Tuscumbia spent last week as a visitor in Decatur, staying with his daughter. The note records a family visit and local travel between Alabama towns.
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L. D. Simms
Tuscumbia
Decatur
Hei
Nellie Simms Returns Home From Illness Call
Mrs. Nellie Simms III returned home from Tustumbia after being summoned by her mother Mrs. L D Simms illness.
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Mrs, Simms III
Nellie Simms
Tustumbia
L, D, Simms
Reserve Officers to Meet Colonel Mooreman in Decatur
Colonel T. S. Mooreman head of the state reserve officers organization arrives in Decatur Tuesday at 3 PM from Sheffield. He will register at the Lyons Hotel and asks local reserve officers to contact him there for a short conference.
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T.S. Mooreman
Decatur
Sheffield
Mooreman
Lyons Hotel
Communication Arranged During Stay Ends Wednesday
The text notes that communications with him will be possible sometime during his stay, which is set to end Wednesday.
Odd Tuition Breakdown From an Old Ledger
A historical ledger lists weekly payments of 25 cents for 50 weeks totaling 12.50, 50 cents for 50 weeks totaling 1.00, and 100 dollars per week with a 10 dollar or 20 dollar class deposit and 50 week terms. The entries show deposits of 10 or 20 dollars and cumulative totals reaching 500 to 1000 dollars.
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Gilliam
Bridges
Lawrence
North Alabama
J. T. Belue
Lawrence County
North
Albany
Albany Grain & Coal CO
Buttrey's
Pensive
Cash Department
Ween
Holkfs
Coats
Mle
Colgate
Rayon
Scanlon
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