Jackson Places Farm Cup Here
Mel PF Jackson of Birmingham presented the Howard Yielding agricultural cup to the Decatur Kiwanis club, marking the second Decatur win among over thirty Kiwanis clubs in the state. He praised the club's spirit and the rally of members to the agricultural committee led by Walter Clopton with Arthur Jones and W. B. Neher, whose cooperation made the success possible.
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Mel PF. Jackson
Birmingham
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Jackson
Decatur
Agricultural Committee
Walter Clopton
Arthur Jones
W. B. Neher
Christmas Playlet Offered by Sunday School Class
A Christmas playlet will be presented by Mrs. S. M. Thompson's Sunday school class at the First Christian Church after Bible school hour. The Bible class and church members are urged to bring a special offering for the Southern Christian Home for Children, and the public is invited.
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S. M. Thompson
First Christian Church
Southern Christian Home
Rainfall Totals .08 Inch Overnight, Weather Bureau Says
The rainfall during the 24 hour period ending at seven o'clock this morning totaled .08 of an inch according to the weather bureau.
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Weather Bureau
Wool Requirement for Men's Suit Estimated at 62 Ounces
A historical note states that about 62 ounces of wool are needed to weave an average man’s suit. This reflects traditional tailoring standards and fabric consumption for garment production of the era.
Many Old Coins Held Here by Local Resident W A Thompson
A number of old coins are in possession of W A Thompson, a well known local resident. Holdings include three 3 cent silver pieces dated 1874 1852 and 1851, two 5 cent silver and nickel pieces dated 1867 and 1883, fourteen 10 cent pieces headed by 1831, fourteen silver half dimes with the oldest 1851, two quarters dated 1854 and 1859, and two gold dollars dated 1856 and 1854.
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W. A. Thompson
Thompson
Service men invited to register discharge papers
Joseph M. Pettey urges ex service men to register all honorable discharges at Judge B L Malone’s probate court at no cost. A county book will record every service discharge to ensure a retrievable record in case papers are lost or destroyed by fire. Do it before year’s end.
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Joseph M. Pettey
American Legion
B. L. Malone
Mr. Pettey
United States
Malone
Court House
Huntsville Kiwanis Visit Declares Dinner A Success
The Decatur Kiwanis club hosted Huntsville Kiwanis at a dinner at the YMCA last night. The Huntsville group won an attendance contest and the Decatur club paid the debt with a well received celebration. The event fostered strong fellowship and was described as one of the year's most enjoyable.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
Huntsville Kiwanians
Huntsville Folks
Huntsville Club
Decatur Club
Shut-ins to Receive Home Carols This Year
A local chorus will sing Christmas carols at shut-ins homes under the Zetomen club. Those wanting carols at their homes should telephone Mrs. George Jackson at phone 1705.
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Zetomen Club
George Jackson
New Leaders to Fore in China
Lin Sing becomes temporary president of the Nanking Nationalist government after Chiang Kai-Shek resigns. Wang Ching-Wei, leader of the Cantonese faction, is said to be responsible for Kai-Shek’s downfall due to southern opposition to his Manchurian policy. A map shows activity in Manchuria as Chinese forces reportedly destroy a railway link while Japan presses Marshal Chang Hsueh-Liang to withdraw from Chinchow district.
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Lin Sing
Kuomintang
Nanking
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Wang Ching-Wei
Kai-Shek
Manchurian
Chang Hsueh-Liang
Chinchow
Printing Plant Damaged by Blaze at Hildreth Company
A blaze at the Hildreth Printing Company plant caused slight damage after starting from a defective flue at 11 35 this morning. Fire crews arrived quickly and controlled the fire without halting plant operations.
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Hildreth Printing Company
Miss Lizzy Smith Called To Reward
Death reported Saturday in Pulaski of Miss Lizzy Smith a Decatur resident for 27 years at age 77 after a period of ill health Interment was held Sunday The obituary notes she long served the community by dedicating herself to helping others
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Miss Lizzy Smith
Pulaski
Lizzy Smith
Decatur
Miss Smith
Crom
Irishmen in British forces total 275,592 in World War I
A historical report notes that 275,592 Irishmen from Ireland served in the British army and navy during the world war period, highlighting large Irish contribution to wartime service.
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Ireland
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across Clues
A filled crossword list with numerous Across clues including Fertile glacial deposit mahogany South America and many more. includes 67 Across and 66 Down clues covering a broad range from verbs to names and scientific terms.
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America
Chunn Improves After Serious Chest Injuries
O. P. Chunn, about 55, longtime Flint resident, is recovering slowly at Baugh's Infirmary after a Tuesday night automobile collision where his wagon was struck and several ribs were broken. Friends report he is on the road to recovery.
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O. P. Chunn
Flint
Baugh’s Infirmary
Butler P. A. Hine Visits Birmingham on Business
Butler P. A. Hine traveled to Birmingham on business yesterday, meeting local officials and exploring opportunities. The visit highlighted ongoing ties between his organization and the city.
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Butler P. A. Hine
Birmingham
Counts Family Ties Noted In Weekend Visits
Bill Steel of Waco was here on business Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Counts spent Tuesday with his brother Charles Counts and Mrs. Counts. Mr. and Mrs. S. BE Counts and sons Wyatt and Gaylord drove to Russellville Saturday. Little Billy Gene Sneed of Russellville spent the weekend with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. 8. E. Counts.
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Bill Steel
Waco
J. A. Counts
Charles Counts
Postmaster Wheeler Smith Heads to Albuquerque Trip
Wheeler Smith postmaster of 7 Place will travel to Albuquerque on Wednesday morning to join Mrs Smith and son Hill iard. Mrs Smith previously went there in the summer for health reasons and Hill iard is a student there.
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Wheeler Smith
Albuquerque
Rev Anthony in Narrow Escape From Auto Accident
Rev E N Anthony, a Hartselle minister, is recovering from painful injuries after a Wednesday night car crash while returning from Georgia. He felt sleepy and opened a car window for air on the Bee Line from Birmingham, and it appears his foot may have...
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E. N. Anthony
Hartselle
Georgia
Anthony
Birmingham
Minister Injured After Car Strikes Pole
A minister was seriously cut and injured when his car sped across a road and struck a telephone pole. A truck driver and another minister aided him before he was conveyed to his home in E Selle. Doctors say the injuries are painful but not life threatening.
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E Selle
Drawing Election Officers For Fifth Drawing Election Officers For Fifth
The board selected the list of election officers for the upcoming election on January 5. Voters will decide if Mobile will retain a tax within the city or proceed with future operations without the tax.
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Mocs
Mobile
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