Alabama Day Play Shown By Stephens Chapter D. A. R.
The Stephens Chapter D. A. R. staged Alabama Day at Riverside High, a historical educational play titled Alabama the Beautiful written and directed by regent Mrs. Earle Calvin. A large audience applauded scenes showing early settlers, state capitals, World War II era depictions, and visions of Alabama’s future led by youth and civic ideals.
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Stephens
Alabama
Riverside High Auditorium
Earle Calvin
American Legion
Statute of Liberty
Fastest Human Weds Nationwide Cast In Alabama Play
A large audience watched a stage production featuring over one hundred cast members with a bugler heralding each scene and a reader introducing the acts. The performance included Dixie, America, dances, and reenactments of Alabama history, praised for entertainment and educational value.
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Neave
Dixie
America
Alabama
U. D. C. Chapter Meet Friday at Mary Chenault Home
The Mary Lou Dancy Chapter U. D. C. will meet Friday at 7 30 PM, hosted by Misses Thelma, Alice and Mary Chenault, at 506 Grant Street.
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Mary Lou Dancy
Misses Thelma
Alice
Mary Chenault
Grant Street
Maxwell Lancaster Named Rhodes Scholar for Alabama
Maxwell Lancaster, former champion high school orator and Howard College graduate, was announced today as a Rhodes scholar from Alabama. Dr. Frank Aydelotte, Swarthmore College president and Rhodes secretary, revealed the selection last night.
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Birmingham
Ala
Maxwell Lancaster
Champion
Howard College
Alabama
Lancaster
Frank Aydelotte
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, Pa
Rhodes Trustees
Eleven Injured as Car Hits School Bus in Northport
In Northport Alabama on December 15 eleven people were hurt when a car driven by Herman Cork collided with a school bus driven by A Kennedy at the school entrance. Nine of the victims were children aged seven to 13. most received treatment and some returned to class. No serious injuries occurred and no arrests were reported. The bus carried 21 children at the moment of impact.
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Northport
Ala
A. ©. Kennedy
Herman Cork
H. G. Dowling
Barn Fire Destroys Kilgore Cotton Plant and Cattle
A barn belonging to Kilgore and Glass burned early today in Ala killing six head of cattle and destroying 75 bales of cotton. The blaze razed the Kilgore and Glass barn and a cotton gin operated by R G Kilgore.
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JASP
Ala
Kilgore and Glass
R. G. Kilgore
Grace Garrison and Robert Garrison travel to Birmingham
Miss Grace Garrison and Robert Garrison left Sunday for Birmingham where they will spend a few days. T Roberts is improving after pneumonia at his Fifth Avenue home. Mrs. Comer Ezell rests well at Benevolent hospital after injuries from a Sunday auto wreck. FP Hertzler improves at Benevolent and may return home to Athens soon. Mrs. L M Black moved home from Benevolent hospital on Twelfth Avenue South. Mrs Lahleen Kinney and Miss Jennie Davidson visited Birmingham Saturday. Mrs. Rhea Lide Carson will arrive Sunday to spend the holidays with her mother and sister.
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Miss Grace Garrison
Robert Garrison
Birmingie
T. T. Roberts
Fifth Avenue
West
Comer Ezell
Benevolent Hospital
M. Hertzler
Athens
Rhea Lide Carson
K. Lide
John W. Jones
House Guests and Students Spend Holidays in Town
Mrs Hicks of Fort Worth Texas and Sam Bitting of Hong Kong are guests of Mr and Mrs A W Hu this week. Miss Katherine OBrien arrives to visit her father George OBrien and attends Delta State College. Gene Gibson and alma mater mates Miss Dorothy Atkins and William Price visit the Gibsons for the weekend.
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Mrs. Hicks
Fort Worth
Texas
Sam Bitting
Hong Kong
China
A. W. Hu
Katherine O'Brien
George O’brien
Miss O’brien
Delta State College
Cleveland
Miss
Gene Gibson
The
University of Alabama
Dorothy Atkins
William Price
J .N. Gibson
Reoking Forte ings Te Values Use Ia
Fragmentary text outlines a note on value assessment and data handling. Key persons or organizations are not clearly readable. The fragment hints at calculations and indexing but provides no concrete actions or outcomes.
Shop O scope Christmas Gift Suggestions
The note invites readers to review a feature titled Shop O scope Christmas Gift Suggestions. It hints at curated ideas for seasonal presents and highlights a variety of potential picks for different recipients. The section aims to guide shoppers with concise recommendations and timely options.
Louisiana State Fair Celebrates Silver Jubilee
The Louisiana state fair marked its Silver Jubilee this year offering 42000 dollars in premiums for exhibits and rewards for participants.
Pea Nut Pork Movement Launched by Alabama Poly Tech
The extension division of Alabama Polytechnic Institute launched a campaign to popularize pea nut pork, aiming to boost interest and adoption of the meat dish across campus and surrounding communities.
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Extension Division
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Pajama Ensemble Becomes Modern Wardrobe Staple
The pattern showcases a new pajama style with a long bodice, over blouse influence, and wide fitted trousers with a shaped front yoke. Variations use contrasting fabrics or a single material in sateen rayon broadcloth or crepe de chine. Available in sizes 14 through 40 with yardage details for size 16.
Request for Pattern Coins or Stamps with Personal Details
Advert says send fifteen cents per pattern in coins or stamps and include full name address style number and desired size. Provide payment and mailing details clearly to receive the pattern.
Winter Fashion Book With Patterns and Novelties
Public notice advertises a winter fashion book featuring models for adults and children, transfer patterns, and stamped novelties. Priced at fifteen cents, mail orders to Decatur Daily Pattern Department in New York, with books including patterns offered for twenty five cents.
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Decatur Daily
Pattern Department
Oly Eeelith Street
New York
Medical Officer Defense Witness in Major Shepard Case
Major E J Strickler testified at the murder trial that Mrs Zenna Shepard showed alcohol odor on her breath and suffered early symptoms of illness when first attended on May 20 1929. He noted she was found in a deteriorating mental condition as the defense questions previous testimony about her alcoholism.
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Kansas City
Kas
E. J. Strickler
Fort Riley
Charles A. Shepard
Zenna Shepard
Alco
Major Strickler
Zenna H. Curtis
Shepard
Prema
Mrs. L. R. Yarbrough Dies at 36 in Birmingham
Mrs. L. R. Yarbrough aged 36 died Sunday at 5 30 p m at her home 1713 Seventh avenue south Funeral services will be Tuesday at two oclock at Ninth Street Methodist church with Rev M M Newton and Rev W D Barnes Interment in Roselawn cemetery Priest directing Pallbearers named John Winton B R Ross E E Thompson A J Kell C E Garrison T H Lloyd Survived by husband two sons Marvin and Maylan her mother Mrs Meadows two brothers A C Meadows and D R Meadows Birmingham and a sister Mrs Alma Whitley Athens route three
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T. H. Lloyd
West Huntsville Bowlers Claim Surprising Victory
West Huntsville Y. M. C. A. defeated Decatur L. & N. Y. M. C. A. by four pins in ten pin bowling Saturday night. Captain Wilson led Huntsville with high total. Decatur posted the night’s lowest game total of 649 but total 812 pins. A return match is planned at Huntsville. the seven week tournament at the Y M C A opens tonight with Decatur Iron & Steel versus Decatur Daily. Read gift offers in the Classified.
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West Huntsville Y
Wilson
Huntsville
Decatur Iron & Steel
Decatur Daily
Kansas State Sweetheart Vera Smith Wins Crown
Vera Smith, a Kansas State Agricultural College junior in Manhattan, was named Sweetheart of Kansas State in a contest sponsored by the college yearbook.
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Associated Press
Vera Smith
Kansas State Agricultural College
Manhattan
Kansas State
Thompson Delivers Talks to North Alabama Farmers
J. O. Thompson, a field native, addressed 200 farmers in Moulton and Tuscumbia Friday. He urged improvements to the Tennessee Valley region and emphasized proper ratings for staple crops to aid farmers in North Alabama.
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J. O. Thompson
A. G. Patterson
Alabama
Mr. Thompson
Moulton and
Tuscumbia
Births and Memorials Highlight Local Clerical Notices
Mr and Mrs B B Jacksonville Fla are the parents of a nine pound son Morris to be named Lura Mae G mer, a Decatur resident born. Mr and Mrs T T Anderson announce the birth of a daughter on December 10. Mrs Annie Pearl Nodry will be lovingly remembered here.
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B. B
Jacksonville
Fla
Morris
Lura Mae G
Decatur
T. T. of
Anderson
Annie Pearl Nodry
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