Famous Pilot Brings New Plane for Decatur Three Day Visit
Roy Ahearn, famed pilot, will headline a Decatur visit with a New Standard biplane from the Red Wing Flying Service. The event, under the American Society for Promotion of Aviation, runs December 31 to January 2 with noon stunt flights and low passenger rates. Ahearn, 25, is noted for 90,000 passengers aloft this year without accidents and over 5,000 flight hours.
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Red Wing Flying Service
Decatur
American Society For Promotion of Aviation
Leslie Field
Aviation Society
Mous Wright
Lindbergh
Paris
Chamberlin
Germany
Byrd
Poles
Roy Ahearn
Ahearn
Chicago
Gates Flying Circus
Red Wing
America
Jack Dare
Portable lighthouse signal device could aid lifeboats at sea
An experimental 50 000 candle power parachute flare fired from a pocket pistol-shaped device may replace traditional lifeboat beacons. Developed by Maj Henry Faber and Capt L L Driggs Jr with the International Flare Signal Co, tests show visibility up to 16 miles under ideal conditions, four miles in fog, with potential relief for sea rescue operations.
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Howard W. Blakeslee
Associated Press
New York
Army
Navy
Steamship Inspection Service
Department of Commerce
Coast Guard
Henry Faber
L. L. Driggs
International Flare Signal Company
Tippecanoe City
Ohio
Major Faber
United States Pyrote
Faber
North Atlantic
New York Harbor
Henry B. Faber
Inset
Miss Newton Shows Remarkable Improvement at Birmingham Hospital
Miss Lera Mae Newton, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. M. M. Newton, is greatly improved today at a Birmingham hospital where she is undergoing treatment. Word from the hospital describes her condition as having taken a remarkable turn for the better.
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Lera Mae Newton
M. M. Newton
Birmingham
Miss Newton
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
The page presents a dense crossword with numbered across and down clues. Many spellings show OCR errors but indicate clues for head coverings faults volumes and various subjects. It includes entries like caudal appendage volcanic head of family old violin aloft feminine name and others with several misprints and spacing issues throughout.
Local Store Wins District Sales Banner in November
H. H. Higdon, manager of the Decatur J. C. Penney Co. store, receives notice that the outlet led district sales for November with the highest per sales person average. The six-state district includes Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. the Decatur store averaged 2052.91 dollars per employee. The banner is described as the most important award of the contest.
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H. H. Higdon
Decatur
J. C. Penney Co
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
Florida
North Carolina
South Carolina
Funeral Services For Mrs. T. M. Jones Sr.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for Mrs. T. M. Jones Sr. who died Thursday morning in Rochester Minnesota after treatment at the Mayo Clinic. Rev. J. E. Berkstresser conducted services at First Baptist Church, where she was a longtime member, with interment in the city cemetery. A large crowd attended both the church service and graveside rites, and many flowers reflected the community’s affection.
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T. M. Jones, Sr
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Clinic
J. E. Berkstresser
First Baptist
Scarlet fever cases reported in county health update
Several cases of scarlet fever appeared in the county in the past few days according to Dr. H. C. McRee health officer. There is no epidemic, and a close watch is maintained on the situation.
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H. C. McRee
Influenza Cases Down This Fall in County
Comparatively little influenza has appeared in the county this fall and winter. Physicians reported the disease not nearly as prevalent as it was at this time a year ago.
County Offices Closed Wednesday Christmas Day
All courthouse offices will be closed on Wednesday for Christmas. County officials and the public may observe the day as they see fit with business largely suspended.
Snowfall Causes Little Damage to Telephones
Snow fell Sunday in this section but caused little to no damage to telephone and telegraph lines. The light fleecy snow largely avoided burdening wires, unlike sleet, and did not disrupt service.
Pioneer Deer Hunt Draws Lawrence County Men Into Forest
In Moulton Alabama on December 23 hunters from Birmingham Cullman Decatur Huntsville Sheffield Florence Russellville Red Bay and Memphis joined in a two day hunt inside the Alabama National Forest with county license. Wardens reported about 150 participated. snow and wind limited results but Friday brought better luck with several deer hit. Officials note deer numbers rose from about 100 to 300 in three to four years and say rifles were not allowed though shotguns were. The forest now includes over 100000 acres set aside as wildlife sanctuary and hunting may become an annual event depending on herd growth.
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Moulton
Ala
Lawrence County
Alabama National Forest
North Alabama
Birmingham
Cullman
Decatur
Huntsville
Sheffield
Florence
Russellville
Red Bay
Memphis
Alabama Forest
Traffic Lights Cut Off Today
Slippery streets forced officials to order all traffic signals turned off to avoid crashes. Drivers were warned to proceed with caution as intersections become uncontrolled and cars may use open wide crossings.
Westminster Chorus Presents Christmas Song Service
The Westminster Men's Chorus gave a Christmas program at Westminster Presbyterian church on Sunday afternoon before a large congregation. Rev. 8. P. Pryor presided with Rev. A. H. Manley assisting. the impressive program included about fourteen voices.
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Westminster
Westminster Presbyterian Church
the Ton
P. Pryor
A. H. Manley
Fire Laddies Respond To Snow Covered Car Fire
Fire laddies rushed to a snow bound scene Sunday afternoon after an automobile caught fire. The blaze was quickly extinguished with little loss reported.
Christmas Tree at Ninth Street Methodist Church
Children of the Ninth Street Methodist church will enjoy their annual Christmas tree Tuesday evening with a program beginning at seven o'clock. An interesting program has been arranged for the event.
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Ninth Street Methodist Church
Decatur Built on Good Works and Community Pride
A look at Decatur's efforts highlights charity drives, neighborhood programs, and local groups that bolster schools, shelters, and small businesses. Community leaders say steady volunteerism and partnerships drive progress and civic spirit.
Kiddies Served by Civic Force in Kiwanis Christmas for Riverside Kids
Over 300 children gathered at Riverside high school Sunday afternoon to meet Santa Claus and receive gifts arranged by the Decatur Kiwanis club. A brief program featured Rev E N Hart, M R Rankin, and Hon S A Lynne with a simple Christmas message.
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Riverside High School
Santa Claus
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
E. N. Hart
M. R. Rankin
Cut Mills
Church Street
State lab chief delayed on Montgomery conference return
Dr. A. J. Perolio head of the state laboratory is in Montgomery for a conference with officials and is not expected to return to his desk until Thursday.
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A. J. Perolio
State Laboratory
Montgomery
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SEMET
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Detatur, Alabama
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