Scarlet Pages At Princess theater A Thrilling Mother Love Tale
Elsie Ferguson makes her talking picture debut as a mother and lawyer in Scarlet Pages a gripping screen drama at the Princess Theatre Marian Nixon plays a cynical girl on trial with Grant Withers as her sweetheart The supporting cast includes John Halliday De Witt Jennings Helen Ferguson Neely Edwards Wilbur Mack Charlotte Walker and others praised for strong acting
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Max
Mother Love
Elsie Ferguson
Marian Nixon
Grant Withers
John Halliday
de Witt Jennings
Helen Ferguson
Neely Edwards
Wilbur Mack
Charlotte Walker
Deaths of Couple Probed After River Scene
A man and woman found dead near the Warrior River about 35 miles away were investigated by the coroner. Preliminary findings suggest a factory employee shot the woman then killed himself. The bodies were discovered by Harley Sander after the couple had left work and taken a day off. Relatives of the woman were being sought as authorities confirm the deaths.
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Lonely Warrior River
Corer
J. D. Sum
Fan
Employe, Ad
Harley Sander
Abir
Ian
Downm
Convict Raymond Strickler Nabbed After Arizona Escape
In Arizona on December 23, authorities held Raymond Strickler, a 23 year old imprisoned robber serving 1 to life, after a dramatic capture. He reportedly forced a hospital orderly to flee, later hijacked a car with Lorenzo Wright and another inmate, then attempted further robberies before slashing a officer while handcuffed in a patrol wagon.
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Ariz
Aymond Strickler
Cent
Okie
Lorenzo Wright
Stickler
Ison
Florence
Sickler
Mght
Chandler Heights
Mere Stickler
Wright
Sion
Tuc
Phoenix
Oenix
Ass Stickler
Convicts to Get Christmas Dinner in Alabama
Hamp Draper head of the state convict department ordered special meals for Alabama inmates to be served on Christmas Day. The plan includes 3,060 pounds of turkey 6 075 oranges 12 190 apples 28 cases of cranberries 3 060 loaves of bread and 20 cents per plate for cigarettes or cigars.
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Montgomery
Ala
Hamp Draper
State Convict Department
Seeeeienmeemaiatiou
Mixwell
Alabama
Drunken Driver Crashes Patrol Wagon After Police Chase
A patrol wagon collided with a telephone pole during pursuit. The suspect nicknamed Stickler fled in the confusion but was recaptured.
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Liceman
Stickler
Drive on Diphtheria and Tuberculosis in Lawrence County
Lawrence County Health reports a diphtheria toxoid drive reaching 378 children with several districts visited after holidays. Six hundred thirty children examined. 24 new tuberculosis cases located. 160 nursing visits to assist TB patients. Typhoid inoculations total 2 444 with six county cases that year. Sanitary inspector B F Weaver lauded for 190 pits installed and 662 private, 595 public, 91 food inspections. Moulton aims for full sanitation despite lacking a proper sewage system.
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Sena A
Miss Crawford
R. B. Harper
B. F. Weaver
Moulton
Auburn Method Pays Dividends in Limestone County
Farm agent J. T. Belue reports data from Limestone County showing Auburn Method fertilizer on 2163 acres yielded 532 lbs of seed cotton per acre versus 382 lbs with factory mixed on 2955 acres. The 150 lb per acre gain is worth about $5.00, covering fertilizer costs, even in severe drought.
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Limestone County
North Alabama Building and Loan pays midyear dividend
The semi annual dividend of the North Alabama Building and Loan Association is being distributed to stockholders today rather than January 1. Payments today push total yearly dividends above 50000 dollars.
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North Alabama Building and Loan Association
Fifty-Year Wedding Celebration in Mooresville
In Madison County in 1880 Mary Bartee and Robert Riddle wed, now honored with a fiftieth anniversary in 1930 at their Mooresville home. Relatives gathered for a white and gold bell ceremony and a wedding supper with flowers and heirloom gifts including a gold pen once given to the bride’s mother.
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Huntsville
Madison County
Mary Annie Bartee
Robert P. Riddle
Pulaski
Tenn
J. T. Bartee
North Alabama
M. E. Church
South
Mooresville
Ala
Sallie Bix
Gurley
W. Carey
Mrs. W. C. Bowen Laid To Final Rest
Mrs. W. C. Bowen, former Hartselle resident, was laid to rest at Bethel church cemetery Saturday at ten after dying December 13. She is survived by her husband, an infant son, and parents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Johnson, plus seven brothers and two sisters.
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W. C. Bowen
Hartselle
Bethel Church Cemetery
Peck
Betty Carlisle Hosts 175 at Bethlehem Babe Birthday Party
Betty Carlisle hosted a charity party at the Decatur Charity Store for 175 children. Mrs Mary D Simpson led a Christmas story about the Babe of Bethlehem while Santa distributed gifts and stockings were donated by local stores and volunteers.
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Betty
H. Carlisle
Decatur
Bethlehem
Mary D. Simpson
W. D
Lord
George L. Perrine
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Santa Claus
S. H. Carlisle
Moore’s
Negro Charity Organization
Floyd Hendricks
Simpson
Lillian Wheelis
Lucy Bell
B. L Malone
Rural Fire Fighters Urges Cooperation in Farming Areas
J. T. Belue a Limestone County Agricultural Agent urges farmers to form community fire companies and equip themselves with simple firefighting gear. He cites the United States Department of Agriculture saying farm fire losses, totaling about 100 million dollars, could be cut in half with better care and forethought in building and firefighting readiness.
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J. T. Belue
Limestone
United States Department of Agriculture
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Short Christmas Service At Jail
Under the auspices of the W C T U a short Christmas program will be carried out at the county jail as part of the holiday observance.
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Negro Bishop Addresses Crowd On Racial Integrity Tour
Bishop Socrates A F E O Neill urged a large audience at the Negro Theatre on West Vine Street to seek equal justice within democracy while opposing intermingling with whites. He criticized the Negro congressman as stirring trouble for the race. The lectures run through tonight and Wednesday night.
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Socrates A. F E. O'Neil
Negro Theatre
West Vine Street
Austinville Beats Somerville 10–3 In Hard Fought Game
The Basketeers of Austinville defeated Somerville by ten to three in a hard played contest. Somerville's lineup includes forwards Mooneyham and Self, center Turner, guards A Wright H Wright and Johnson. They will face Lacey's Spring on January 2.
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Basketeers
Austinville
Somerville
Mooneyham
Self
Turner
A. Wright
H. Wright
Johnson
Lacey
Prison reform group to hold afternoon event
Mrs D D Wright announced a Thursday afternoon jail program featuring biographies of the Life of Christ and songs by negro prisoners. Miss Ellen Groenendyke will deliver the address at the event.
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D. D. Wright
Christ
Ellen Groenendyke
Almon Urges Vote on Shoals Relief Bill
Representative Almon calls for swift action on the Shoals relief measure after a pending conference report, expressing belief it will aid unemployment and farm relief and hopes for quick approval after the recess before Christmas. He notes a conference meeting was postponed by holidays and expresses holiday wishes.
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Caarens
Aime Seid Nn
de Sree Shoals
Congress
Make Pastures of Rolling Land Urged by County Agent
Limestone County agent J T Blue urges converting rolling lands from cultivation to pastures and grasses. He notes livestock balance, reduced erosion, and cites a Mississippi extension study showing erosion drops from 17 tons per acre on corn to 1-4 per acre when sown in grass. He promotes sod and clover sowing in February and March and offers county agent contact for details.
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Ures
J. T. Lue
Limestone
Mississippi Extension Service
More Gifts for Less Money in Classified Columns
Readers can find affordable presents across the classified pages with seasonal specials and budget friendly gift ideas. Stores highlight discounts on toys, home items, and small electronics alongside feature sales and gift bundles.
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