Alabama construction boom eyed for 1931
Across Alabama a wave of public and private building is planned or under way with projects totaling millions. Cities such as Birmingham Tuscaloosa and others expect restorations drainage underpasses and a new veterans hospital fueling activity through 1931.
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Ala
Aes Acancy
Prif Public Enterprise
Pamphtels
Warty
Coosamocee Ferry
Ett
Ee Ouit States Steel
Tuscaloosa
Veterans Hospital
Veterans’ Hospital
Butler county joins forestry cooperation program
In a County of Commissioners meeting Butler county authorized cooperation with state and federal forestry efforts. The resolution sets aside funds for the county’s share of ongoing forestry work begun by the state in 1924, with Col. Bunker stressing value from federal fire protection funding.
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State of Forestry
Col. Bunker
United States
Drought Relief Loans For Alabama Farmers Planned
Auburn announces relief loans of up to federal funds to Alabama farmers for drought losses. L. N. Duncan directs Alabama distribution with county loan committees and agents advising. State needs total $11.52 million for 57 000 families, funds expected late January or February.
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Auburn
Ala
Ed A. O'Neal
Farm Bureau Federation
Alabama County Demsion
Alabama
O'Neal
Alabama Polytechnic Institute Drough
Congress
L. N. Duncan
C. W. Warburton
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Duncan
Drouth Welief
Seth P. Storrs
Storrs
Delegates of Texas reunion meet in Montgomery luncheon
Delegates to a University of Texas reunion met at the Montgomery Country Club for a luncheon. Gov. Graves and J. W. Philp were two old friends who, as classmates and fraternity brothers, discussed the prospect of a new million dollar post office in Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Ala
University of Texas
Montgomery Country Club
Gov. Graves
J. W. Philp
Texas
Mrs Sinclair Lewis Recovering After Nerve Operation
In Berlin Mrs Sinclair Lewis wife of the American Nobel Prize in Literature winner is reported to be recovering from a nerve operation performed in Berlin with details sparse from the Associated Press dispatch.
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Sinclair Lewis
Erlte
Social notes from area communities during holidays
Families from Athens Cullman Oak Ridge and Liberty share Christmas and weekend visits. Guests include Mr and Mrs Herman Long, Mrs W E Hartselle, Mr and Mrs R C Puckett, Virgie Wallace, Eugene Jones, Elvie Roberts and Trannie, Clark Morris family, Pauline Johnson, Esther Burns, Lula Stephenson, Mayfield Basham, Arthur Vest, Grady Chasteen, C W Sparkman home gatherings with many relatives and friends.
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Herman Long
Athens
W. E. Hartselle
R. C. Puckett
Virgie Wallace
Clydé
Jim Lake
Cullman
Edd Rogers
R. M. Stroup
Moulton
Eugene Jones
Elvie Roberts
Trannie
Wallace
Oakidge
Clark Morris
Clarence Morris
Oak Ridge
Pauline Johnson
Esther Burns
Liberty
Lula Stephenson
Lawrence County
Ee "Mayfield
Basham
Arthur Vest
Grady Chasteen
J. M. Vest
C. W. Sparkman
W. L.man
Dock Jones
New Hope News Social Roundup At Town Creek And Nearby
Family visits and guest appearances populate the column from New Hope News. Mr and Mrs 8 T Black return home after visiting relatives. The Cross and Goodwin families host and travel guests including Garth Letson Matthew Cross and friends. Several exchanges occur with the Cross clan noted across Decatur and surrounding areas.
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T. Black
Town Creek
Garth Letson
E. A. Goodwin
Matthew Cross
M. B Cross
F. B. Cross
Floyd, Jr
Roscoe Black
Decatur
Gertrude ‘Smith
G. W. Cross
T. C. Parker
B. Cross
Berchie Cross
Percy
Lynn
Roland Cross
M. B. Cross
Family
J. J. Weems
Howard Key
Buford Allen
Eric Terry
W. Www. Key
Local social notes from Oak Ridge and area
Clarence Huchanhan of Mississippi visits Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Sparkman. Mrs. C. W. Sparkman and children host over Saturday guests. Olen Tabscott of Hartselle visits friends. Miss Ora Morris of Austinville spends weekend with Mrs. Oscar Terry. Petway Roberts visits Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Lott. Mrs. Sarah Jones returns home after Basham visit. Laverne Sandlin visits cousin Miss Wil. Alton Lynch and son Graham return from Huntsville. L. Jones and children of Basham are over Saturday guests. Willis Hicks of Danville spends weekend with cousin R. B. Vandiver. Mrs. W. L. Sparkman returns home after Moss Chapel visit. Clyde Vandiver and others also mentioned.
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Clarence Huchanhan
Mississippi
G. B
C. W. Sparkman
W. L. Sparkman
Olen Tabscott
Hartselle
Ora Morris
Austinville
Oscar Terry
Terry
Petway Roberts
Christmas Day Gatherings and a Leighton Wedding in Vinemont
Christmas day activities include visits with Mr. and Mrs. Holmes and other local families. A notable ceremony joined Miss Pearline Gargus of Leighton and Mr. Leonard Walker in a Wednesday wedding. Sunday school is planned for ten o clock with all invited.
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John Is
Vinemont
R. D. Poote
B. W. Holmes
Bones
Silas Pree
Montgomery
John Allen Free
Walker-Gargus
Pearline Gargus
Leighton
Ala
Leonard Walker
June Armstrong
Ollie Smith
I. Map'e Wilson
John Allen Free and Sons
Paul and
Silas
Leslie West
J. P. Armstrong
Jim Nuby
Homer Foote
Clarence Patterson
Somerville
Aaranes
Rabe Owens
Local Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Guests
Backs Third Party anday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs W E Humphrey. Mr. and Mrs Felton Parker visited relatives at Jones Chapel recently. Mrs Marion Blackmon and children Mrs T S Blackmon and Miss Myrtie Blackmon spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Marshall Blackmon. Mr and Mrs T F Gray and family visited relatives at Hanceville. Misses Eva and Myrtie Milligan Panama were guests of Miss Iva Tucker Thursday night.
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W.E. Humphrey
Felton
Parker
Jones Chapel
Marion Blackmon
T. S. Blackmon
Myrtie Blackmon
Marshall Blackmon
T. F. Gray
Hanceville
Eva
Myrtie Milligan
Panama
Iva Tucker
Residents Share Holiday Visits and Dinners
Birmingham visitors Mr and Mrs M Rainwater joined Christmas gatherings with Mr and Mrs J M Raley of Centerville. Miss Myrtle Blackmon of Cullman stayed with her mother Mrs T S Blackmon. Several families, including the Grays Yorks Rowells and Reids, hosted and visited relatives in Centerville and nearby towns during the holidays.
Rural roads in Limestone county praised for good condition
Recent rainfall had little effect on rural roads in Limestone county. The gravel surfaces show little wear from winter weather and travel. Limestone is blessed with a very good system of rural roads kept in good condition year round.
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Limestone County
Limestone
Ida Novelli Earns 100000 Miles Flying Oakland to Chicago
Ida Novelli has flown 100000 miles as a stewardess on Boeing planes operating between Oakland and Chicago, reflecting a long career aboard the route.
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Ida
Novelli
Boeing
Oakland
Chicago
Notable Boston Trustee Arrested In Major Theft Case
Henry C. Wiley, 62, a leading Boston trustee, was arrested on three larceny charges totaling 380000 dollars. Police say he admitted to additional thefts amounting to 115400 dollars.
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Associatea Press
Henry C. Wiley
Boston
Aileen and Vivienne Face Gossip and Threats of Scandal
In New York backstage drama, producer Max Klein and impresario Jimmy Crane confront a vile rumor about sisters Aileen and Vivienne. A threatening tabloid whisper ties Vivienne to a designer dress theft and a public romance. Klein contemplates legal action to counter the smear.
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Vivienne
Max Klein
Klein
Jimmy Crane
Dwight Channing
Aileen
Viv
Dwight
Channing
Jimmy
Crane
Max
Dad
Vellamy
Gallatin’s
Gallatin
Pro Favorable Signs in Grain Trade and Farm Outlook
A 1930 industry overview notes uncertain grain markets and price drops in wheat and other staples. President John A. B. discusses the agricultural sector’s complex outlook amid low 1928-price baselines and global declines, while personal stories unfold in a separate subplot involving Vivienne and Aileen.
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John N
John A. B
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