Stormy Sisterhood and State Boards in 1931 Musings
Excerpts trace Leontine and Araminta family tensions at Bay Cottage with marriage doubts and career dreams. Alongside, Thanksgiving scenes unfold and local political satire critiques state commissions and boards, from cosmetology to a poet laureate, amid Miller era excesses and fiscal worries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterinary Board
Game and Fish Board
Forestry Board
Art Board
Muscle Shoals Board
Athletic Board
Nurses Board
Con- Board
Board of Cosmetology
Miller
Hall of Fame
Capitol Hill
Nero
Rome
E. W. Godbey
Memorial To Fallen Grief In Legion Started
State post of the Legion, organized in 1918, plans a memorial building. A site is secured and the post has several hundred dollars in the fund as a nucleus. Capt Wren’s hometown Legionnaires expect to finance most costs, with every post and auxiliary in the state invited to share. A book listing every contributor will be displayed in the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Legionnaires
Capt. Wren
Voice of the People limited by submission rules
A fragmentary note appears arguing that all articles must follow strict submission limits and cannot accept certain communications. The text shows garbled words and incomplete phrases reflecting a policy emphasis rather than a coherent event. It hints at editorial constraints and reader submissions.
Alabama to award four $25 summer scholarships
Dr. A F Harman state superintendent of education says a letter from New College Nashville Tennessee offers four twenty five dollar scholarships to Alabama teachers for a summer term at Peabody College in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
A. F. Harman
State Superintendent of Education
Eew College Nashville
Tenn
Alabama
Peabody
Morning paper left him uneasy and spirits low
The excerpt shows Nicky in a troubled mood after reading the morning paper. He feels uneasy and downcast, with references to Cress and Mary, and notes that Bay Cottage and the nearby theater were underwhelming, setting a restrained, anticipatory tone.
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Nicky
Cress
Mary
Bay Cottage
Market Prices in Decatur for Produce Meats and Poultry
Prices paid at stores in Decatur to farmers for produce meat and poultry include Irish potatoes turnips carrots and greens with per dozen or per pound rates. Fresh spinach green corn peanuts and various greens show small to moderate ranges. Livestock and poultry like veal cows heifers hens fryers turkeys geese ducks also listed with per pound prices.
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Decatur
Birmingham Market Prices and Shipments Report
Market notes list receipts and prices at Birmingham including hay grain and cotton seed. Carload hay prices show U S No 1 and No 2 ranges with timothy and alfalfa quoted. corn and oats steady. cotton seed unchanged. poultry and egg prices paid to producers edge higher on large hens eggs and fryers.
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Birmingham
U. S
Timothy
U. 5
U. 6
Alabama
Community Notes Highlight Local Moves and Visits
Mrs W L McCaig returned Monday from a visit with her parents in Iuka Mississippi accompanied home by her mother Mrs Underwood and Mr and Mrs Tommie Underwood all of Iuka. Miss Mildred Jackson attended the P T A meeting at Lebanon. Miss Gladys McCaig returned from Decatur visit with her aunt Mrs Pred Winfrey. Sylvester Underwood Johnson and W L McCaig were business visitors to Falkville. T F Jackson was a business visitor to Hartselle. Friends gathered at the McCaig home Wednesday evening. T F Jackson and daughter Maxine visited Cullman county relatives. Mr and Mrs Nate Segars moved to the community. Lebanon school principal Mr Phillips hosted a picnic at Crushed pool. Miss Mildred Jackson hosted a birthday dinner for sister Wilma Jackson. A large crowd attended church singing. Mr and Mrs Clarence Sparkman and children visited their parents. Miss Evelyn Mills of Priceville visited her sister Mrs Juston Mabrey. Mrs J M West returned from nursing her daughter Olen Tabscott. Mrs W L Sparkman stayed with daughter Mrs Erby Thompson in Rocky Ford. Mrs Hutson McElroy and Gatheran and Mrs Clyde Vandiver guests. Mr and Mrs W A Means called on niece Mrs Earnest Doss near Wine school. Norman Sharrott visit noted. Mr and Mrs Herman Locke moved to a new home locally. Mr and Mrs Wallace Martin of Basham were guests. Mrs Sarah Jones returned from visiting relatives. Juston Mabrey spent weekend with Priceville relatives.
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W. L. McCaig
Iuka
Miss
Lebanon School
Crusher Pool
Mildred Jackson
Wilma Jackson
Clarence Sparkman
W. L. Sparkman
Evelyn Mills
Priceville
Juston Mabrey
Mabrey
J. M. West
Olen Tabscott
Hartselle
Wallace Martin
Basham
G. B. Legg
Sarah Jones
Hiram Luker
Columbia
Tentt
D. G. Luker
McCutchen
Decatur
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Gurnie Lawrence
Lillie Mae McCutchen
Nell Thompson
Mt. Zion
Malinda lLorance
Ee Wate
Roy Moers Sabie
Piersanuary
Fonn
Local visitors and social notes in Landersville
Mrs Gordon Parker of Decatur visits her aunt Mrs A B Young. Miss Lucile McBride and Miss Ernestine McBride hosted friends. Rev J H Hill dined with Mr and Mrs J W. Mr and Mrs A L Martin visited Mt Hope relatives. Mrs A A Roberts returns from Tuscumbia. Mrs Sam Furgerson of Trinity visits brother Roddy Little. Residents in Decatur to see President elect Roosevelt. W Selly of Nashville was night guest.
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Tuscumbia
Sam Furgerson
Trinity
Roddy Little
Decatur
Roosevelt
W. Selly
Nashville
LACEYS SPRING NEWS MISS ARlene Ethel Hughes
Miss Arlene and Ethel Price Hughes of featta the past weekend with Miss Loretta Ed.
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Arlene and
Ethel Price Hughes
Featta
Local social notes recount visits and gatherings
Visitors and guests appear across towns with names such as Homer Hornbuckle, Miss Joanna Nell, Harvey Culbreath, Jack Cooper, Miss Loretta Edwards, Miss Ethel Hughes, Miss Estelle Lipscomb, Mrs. J. O. McGuire, and Miss Allene Hughes. The item lists several weekend stays, breakfasts, and calls at homes in Arab, Somerville, Decatur, and West Point.
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Harvey Culbreath
J. D Whisenant
Jack Cooper
Bix Mile
Florida
John McCutcheon
Loretta Edwards
Lois Yancey
Eddy
Ima Edwards Saylor
Ethel Anice Hughes
Estelle Lipscomb
J. O. McGuire
Arab
Allene Hughes
Decatur
A. H. Layman
Lola Mae Walter
Harold Hood
Waldermosa
Will Black
Harold
Tris Couch
Hazel Couch
West Point
Avice MacCutchton
Berta Walter
Paul Thomas
Pred Walter
Bud Murphey
Cecil Murphey
Hammond Russell
Melvin Williams
Robert
Jack Thomas
Social Roundup From Decatur and Nearby Homes
Miss Mammie Kitchens and the Callahan sisters hosted gatherings with friends and relatives over the weekend. Notables include Miss Ruby Hamilton entertaining Saturday night, and families like the Bullards, Frenchs, and Hill sharing visits and meals across Decatur and surroundings. Alton Holland of Alabama and Wheeler Wade traveled or visited locally, with several couples hosting and guests returning to homes in the area.
Chinese claim on ancient glass and lens manufacture
The text asserts that China possessed knowledge of glass making and lens production as far back as 2000 B.C. It presents the claim as a historical note without detailing sources or context.
Union Hill School Sees Bright Attendance and Visitor Interest
Union Hill reports strong attendance and budding athletics as the school begins to build a reputation. Several visitors stopped by this week including Haze Couch Tris Couch Hughes Lois Yancey Mrs J C McGuire and Mrs Jim Henderson.
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Haze
Tris Couch
Hughes
Lois Yancey
J. C. MccGuire
Jim Henderson
Jones School Opens Month with New Pupils and Project Work
Last Monday marked the start of a new school month at Jones School. Several visitors including Mrs J H din Miss Pauline Jones J Holmes and Leon Holmes attended. The sixth grade shows strong interest in a new project study aiming for an ideal home finish and practical results.
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J. H. Din
Pauline Jones
J. 2 Holmes
Leon Holmes
Ae Nishing
Trinity triumphs in five minute contest 15 to 13
Trinity players win a short five minute period by 15 to 13 against Morgan County High School. Morgan County came to Trinity Wednesday game with many substitutes and fought hard but lost 18 to 10.
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Trinity
Morgan County High School
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