Highway beautification urged for safer, more pleasant roads
Thomas H. McDonald, chief of the U S Department of Agriculture public roads bureau, urged planting shade trees along federal aid highways in Alabama and nationwide. He noted limited spending unless essential, cited state programs in Massachusetts Connecticut Illinois Missouri Wisconsin Kentucky and western states, and highlighted civic groups providing trees for roadside beautification.
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Birmingham
Als
Alabama
Thomas H. McDonald
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Europe
Monard
Department of Agriculture
McDonald
Massachusetts Department of Public Works
Department of Public Works
Connecticut
Illinois
Missouri
Wisconsin
Kentucky
State Highway Department
Cooperative Hog Sales Boost Profits in Eonecuh County
Evergreen Alabama residents report profitable cooperative hog sales. County agent R Pettis cited a recent sale by the Eonecuh Livestock Association where 238 hogs sold at notably higher prices than other market areas. Local farmers find cooperation favorable for price gains and broader market access.
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Evergreen
Ala
Eonecuh
R. Pettis
Sald
Ecuh Livestock Association
Decatur Sees Strong Start To New Year Business Outlook
A great year opens with Decatur reporting a thoroughly substantial start to the new year's business outlook. The community anticipates growth across sectors as optimism rises for new investments and steady activity.
Talkies Tidbits and Film Jokes Light Up the Look Ahead
In a playful survey of silent and sound films, references abound to new titles and ideas. Lupe Velez stars in Tiger Rose while Rin Tin Tin’s acting is humorously debated. John Barrymore, Pauline Frederick, and Warner Bros. figure in upcoming screenings with quips about titles and style.
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John Barrymore
Blankley
Pauline Frederick
Warner Bros
Tales Of Life In The Country Still A Lure To The Child Of City
Chicago reports that farm life remains appealing to urban children. The American Library Association lists about thirty children’s books featuring farm animals, with almost no metropolitan stories among the recommendations.
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Chicago
American Library Association
Crossword Puzzle Scramble of Clues and Odd Words
A dense jumble of across and down crossword clues with mis-spellings and fragmented phrases. The grid hints at varied topics from everyday objects to languages and chemistry, interwoven with OCR errors and stray letters.
Decatur YMCA Making Progress Under New Secretary
Walter H. Todd credits 8 E Arvidson with progress at the Decatur YMCA sponsored by Louisville and Nashville Railroad Co. Arvidson, formerly a secretary, is popular with L and N employees. Todd notes a Christmas lull but says Decatur plans an aggressive 1930 campaign for new business and industries.
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Decatur
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Todd
Arvidson
Association
Lions Club to Hold Regular Meeting in Hartselle
The Hartselle Lions Club meets Thursday evening in the basement of the First Methodist church. Members will be served a chicken dinner by the ladies of band two of the church missionary society. All members are requested to attend.
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Hartselle
Lions Club
First Methodist Church
The
Missionary Society of the Church
Hartselle Personal Notes Highlight Local Arrivals and a Wedding
Local social news lists visitors from Panama City and Decatur and students returning to Montevallo College. The item notes guests from Birmingham and Huntsville, moves to Florence for new jobs, and ends with the marriage of Lois Black to Fred Hammond here in town.
River Gauge Reading Reports Rising Tennessee River
The Tennessee river rose in April with a gauge reading of 8.4 feet, signaling higher water levels downstream and potential flooding risks along nearby communities.
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Tennessee
Weather Report Records 60/36 For 24 Hours Ended 7 AM
The weather bureau recorded a maximum of 60 and a minimum of 36 for the 24 hour period ending at 7 this morning.
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the Weather Bureau Today
Improvements At School Planned
Officials of the state department of education announce construction at the state teachers college in Jacksonville Alabama. Bibb Graves Hall Daughette Hall and a central heating plant will begin early January. The $350000 project is part of a four college building program.
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Jacksonville
Ala
State Department of Education
Bibb Graves
Daughette
State Teachers College
Department of Education
Alabama
Blevens Leave Corinth Area for Briar's School Nearby
Mr and Mrs Tom Blevens have moved from Corinth in Cullman County to a home near Briar's school. Their departure is noted with regret by the local community.
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Corinth Corinth
Cullman County
Tom Blevens
Briar’s School
Prettiest Girl Named At Troy College
Miss Doris Pearson of Tallassee was named the prettiest girl at Troy State Teachers College during the annual who’s who elections. Other nominations include Jessie Murray Grand Bay best all around second year student Annie Kathryn Rainer Troy best all around third year student Sara Nelson Shawmutt biggest flirt Dorothy Cox Troy best sport Annie Mell Faulk Troy most popular student Elizabeth Fluker Grand Bay best all around first year student.
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Troy
Ala
Doris Pearson
Tallassee
Troy State Teachers College
Jessie Murray
Grand Bay
Annie Kathryn Rainer
Sara Nelson
Shawmut
Dorothy Cox
Annie Mell Faulk
Elizabeth Fluker
Auto Route to Mt. McKinley Planned for 1931
A new automobile highway to Mt. McKinley, projected to cost about $300,000, is scheduled for completion in 1931, with the route linking San Francisco to the landmark.
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MT. Mckinley
San Francisco
Holleys Move From Local Community To Pulaski Tennessee
Mr and Mrs Clyde Holley relocate from Madison County near Oakland to Pulaski Tennessee. Friends here regret their departure and wish them well in their new home.
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Oakland
Madison County
Clyde Holley
Pulaski
Tenn
Decatur Kiwanis to Convene New Year Session at Noon
Decatur Kiwanis club opens the year with the first meeting at 12 15 Thursday at the Y M C A. An excellent program is planned for the occasion.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
May Get Senate Seat in Kentucky Contest
Rep John M Robison of Kentucky is seen as the likeliest choice to succeed Senator Frederick Sackett if he departs to become ambassador to Germany. Robison's candidacy is discussed amid shifting Senate plans and potential replacements.
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Rep
John “"M. Robison
Kentucky
Frederick M. Sackett
Germany
Bell Ringing Traced To Smoke In Chimney Device
Pittsburgh report describes a photo-electric smoke detector in a smokestack that rings a bell in the engineer's room when fumes rise. W P Griffin and J V Breisky outline the device tested at an American Society of Mechanical Engineers session. It operates successfully in commercial smokestacks.
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Pittsburgh
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
W. P. Griffin
J. V. Breisky
Appeal To Parents To End Skaters Hanging On Automobiles
LeRoy F. Hill of the Alabama Motorists Association urges parents and motorists to stop children on skates from hanging on cars and “eating rides.” He cites fatal cases in Birmingham and elsewhere, warning police to act to prevent youths from clinging to moving vehicles and the risk to both riders and drivers.
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Birmingham
Ala
LeRoy F. Hill
Alabama Motorists Association
Hill
College student Elbert Greer visits Woodland Mills family
Elbert Greer of Transylvania College Kentucky returns home for Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs John L Greer in Woodland Mills during the holidays.
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Woodland Mills
Elbert Greer
Transylvania College
Kentucky
John L. Greer
Parents urged to keep children safe near street traffic
A newspaper account highlights motorists warning children to stay clear of vehicles after a fatal incident. It stresses parental responsibility to keep kids on sidewalks and away from cars to prevent a repetition of the tragedy.
Hoover Year Sets World and U S Policy Paths
President Hoover's first year sees foundations for global and domestic programs. Kellogg pact, World Court adherence, and naval arms talks aim to shape U S influence. domestic focus includes prohibition enforcement, farm relief, tariff policy, conservation, child welfare, and inland waterway expansion. Hoover directs these efforts through aides while facing Senate opposition on tariff and farm relief debentures. He delivered under a dozen speeches, mostly in Washington.
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Ray Z. Henley
Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
United States
Exorastiness
Congress
Federal Farm Board
Senate
House of Representatives
Coalition
Mr. Hoover
Tariff Commission
Milk Alone Is Ugh For Babies They Thrive On It
Nine of ten babies would grow fat and rosy on plain sour milk says Dr McKim Marriott dean of Washington University medical school Lactic acid milk may help by adding lactic acid to sterilized whole milk The note then mentions planting flowers around the home at the first opportunity
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St, Louis
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Los
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John Crawford
Panama City
Fla
Ham
Olive Wilson
Lacey Springs
Marguerite Gibson
Sara Blair
Montevallo
T. B. Crawford
Atlanta, Ga
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Baby
G. W. Wiley
Florence
Larkin
Mr. Wiley
Kate Sohotks
Mary Houston
Montevallo College
Louis Winfrey
Birming
Jimmie Lanier
Mrs
Leon Sharpley
Howard Lanier
Frances Winton
Grace. Brooks
Huntsville
Red Wing Flying Service
Leslie Field
Athens Road
American Society For Promotion of Aviation
Roy Ahearn
Jack Dare
U. S
Coleanor
Marvel
Empire
Jessica
SEMET
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