New Books at the Carnegie Library Highlight Wide Reading
The Carnegie Library reports a large influx of new titles across fiction and non fiction. Notable works include Washington Merry go Round authorship on public life and biographies plus travel writing and classic novels by Wharton Deeping Heyward and Faulkner among others.
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Washington
Hamlin Garland
Julian Duguid
Sacha Siemel
Richard Halliburton
Bermuda
Hudgon Strode
Uncle Sam
Mary Lee Devis
Alaska
Anne Boleyn
E. Barrington
Anne
Rose C. Feld
Peter Ashley
DuBose Heyward
Charleston
Charles Nordhoff
J. N. Hall
Edith Wharton
Wharton
Smith
Warwick Deeping
Deeping
Lloyd ©. Douglas
John Galeworthy
James Hilton
Conrad
Margaret Kennedy
Rosamond Lehmann
Miss Lehmann
Somerset Maugham
William Faulkner
Faulkner
Welbourne Kelley
Hillsides Feed Idle Miners in Alabama Coal Town
In Tuskegee Alabama idle hillsides supply 1 800 Alabama Fuel Co miners with homegrown food. The company provided rent free land and an agricultural agent to guide planting and harvesting. Last year crops totaled 25 000 bushels corn 18 000 sweet potatoes 2 500 field peas plus 100 125 quarts of vegetables and fruits canned. About 1 000 hogs were raised for meat averaging 225 pounds each.
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Tuskegee
Ala
Alabama Fuel Co
Chas. F. DeBardleben
Alabama Inter-Racial Commission
DeBardleben
Mrs Hatchett Returning From Nashville Today
Mrs. W. L. Hatchett is returning from Nashville Tennessee today after visiting relatives there for the past week.
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W. L. Hatchett
Nashville
Tenn
A. Lynne Returns From Capital Business Trip
Prominent local attorney A. Lynne has returned from a business trip to the capital, resuming his duties in the community.
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A. Lynne
Prison bars drew them apart amid pardon hearing
Stan ley, once Glenn Smeeman, fled a prison road camp 15 years ago while serving a term for auto theft. He built a life in Cleveland, prospered, and married, before a pardon hearing reopens questions about his case.
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Stanley
Glenn Smeeman
Cleveland
Enforcement of License Ordered in Athens 1933
Athens Alabama January 19 Chief of Police T Wilson has orders from Mayor W Sarver to enforce the privilege license law strictly during 1933. Licenses may be paid until February 1 and penalties will be added afterward as city revenue has declined. The Athens schedule is among the lowest in the state with typical fees around $10 for doctors lawyers and merchants.
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Athens
Ala
T. Wilson
W. Sarver
Economy Bills to Go Before Solons
State Senator R. H. Walker and Representative T. W. Spencer of Athens plan to introduce economy bills at the special session. Proposals include dividing the gasoline tax revenue with counties for road bonds, cutting costs for assessments and books, and tightening county spending and consolidations.
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Athens
Ala
R. H. Walker
T. W. Spencer
Weather report shows 66/57 temperature spread
The weather bureau recorded a maximum of 66 degrees and a minimum of 57 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 7 am today.
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the Weather Bureau Today
River Falling as Tennessee Gauge Reads Nine Feet Today
Snapographs report the Tennessee River dipping to nine feet at seven o'clock as water levels recede. The gradual fall suggests improving conditions for navigation and local drainage.
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Tennessee
No Rainfall Recorded Over 24 Hours
There was no rainfall during the 24-hour period ending at 7 o'clock this morning.
Words of Wisdom from Seneca on Charity and Fortune
A compact maxim notes that offerings to the distressed influence outcomes, suggesting virtue in giving shapes fortune. The adage emphasizes moral reciprocity and the linked humility of giver and recipient, echoing classic Stoic ethics.
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Seneca
Booze Dumped Down Jail Hill In Athens Chase
Deputies nabbed Mrs Laura Garner and Bruce Holland for transporting liquor after loading 10 gallon kegs into an automobile. Whiskey streamed down Jail Hill to a creek as bystanders, including several Black residents, lapped up the spill. Garner, held on bond from Giles County Tennessee, faces related charges.
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Athens
Ala
Laura Garner
Bruce Holland
J. E. Welden
Clay Williams
Garner
Giles County
Tenn
Captain Sowell Passes Away Veteran Athens resident dies at 88
Captain Ben M. Sowell, born August 1844 in Athens, served in the Confederate Army, practiced law, and held a long judgeship and state senatorial seat. He is survived by his only daughter Miss Lella Sowell.
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Athens
Ala
Ben M. Sowell
Captain Sowell
Lella Sowell
Bridges Unsteady From Big Rains
County reports unstable bridges due to continuous rainfall with foundations at risk. Piney Creek bridge on Nick Davis road to have pillar replaced after undermining, as sections detour traffic during repairs on Athens-Huntsville road.
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Athens
Ala
County Board of Revenue
Piney Creek
Nick Davis Road
Athens-Hunteville
County Council In Interesting Meet
Morgan County Council of P T A held a profitable meeting at Hartselle High School starting 2 p m Tuesday with about 75 delegates. Represented associations included First Ward Second Ward Central Riverside LaFayette Decatur Eya Edmondson Austinville Falkville Hartselle Priceville and Moulton Heights. Miss Mary England Montgomery director led a brief school of instruction on P T A fundamentals.
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Morgan County Council
P.T. A's
Hartselle
First Ward
Second Ward
Central
Riverside-LaFayette
Decatur
Eya
Edmondson
Austinville
Falkville
Priceville
Moulton Heights
Mary
England
Montgomery
P T A Council Meeting On Program Making
The Decatur Council of Parent Teachers Associations will meet Thursday January 19 at 3 p m in Riverside High School auditorium. Miss Mary England director of school and community organizations will lead an extensive discussion on Program Making. County organizations are urged to send delegates.
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Decatur Council
Riverside High School
Mary England
Ferguson Returns to Power as Texas Governor
Governor Miriam Ferguson resumes the chief executive role in Austin amid a claimed 14 million dollar deficit as power transfers from Governor Ross Sterling. Ferguson faces serious financial challenges and political scrutiny in the Lone Star State.
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Miriam
Ma) Ferguson
Texas
Executive
Austin
Lone Star State
Ross Sterling
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