Kiwanians Strive for Rural Urban Harmony in Alabama
Alabama Kiwanis clubs push urban rural relations through agriculture programs. Twenty eight clubs coordinate with Mell Frazer Jackson to aid 4-H members in poultry cattle pig and canning projects while expanding farm institutes fairs and rural development. Governors report clubs directing Boy Scouts camps health and sanitation campaigns and juvenile work as they build playgrounds and recreational centers.
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Atlantic City
Alabama
Kiwanis
Kiwanis International
J. B. Mitchell
Huntsville
H. C. Appleton
Eutaw
L. N. Duncan
Auburn
H. G. Boyd
Clanton
Ww. M
Doavid H. Edington
Mobile
Alabama Kiwanis District
Fall Irish potato crop draws interest in Alabama
Julian Brown of Alabama Polytechnic Institute notes growing interest in a fall Irish potato crop in Alabama. He explains potatoes need a rest period after digging to sprout and recommends ethelene chlorohydrine to break the dormancy due to the short time window.
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Auburn
Ala
Julian Brown
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Alabama
Brown
Shumake Attends Sterchi Manager Meeting in Knoxville
J L Shumake Sterchi Stores Inc Decatur leaves Tuesday for Knoxville Tennessee to attend a manager meeting Wednesday and Thursday. A feature is the Sterchi farm barbecue hosted by Colonel J G Sterchi. He will also attend a special directors meeting Saturday.
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J. L. Shumake
Sterchi Stores, Inc
Decatur
Knoxville, Tenn
Knoxville
Sterchi
J. G. Sterchi
Shumake
Alabama Bar Association Opens Fifty Third Convention
Decatur lawyers join Huntsville for the fifty third annual Alabama Bar Association convention presided by Bernard Harwood. Memorial exercises Thursday morning led by Judge Paul Speake. The annual address by Judge Joseph Higgins of Tennessee precedes the officer election.
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Decatur
Huntsville
Alabama Bar Association
Bernard Harwood
Paul Speake
Joseph Higgins
Tennessee
Byrns Withdraws from Tennessee Senate Race
Friends of Jo Byrns express regret at his withdrawal from the Tennessee Democratic Senate contest after a heart attack. Byrns has represented Hermitage district in Congress for about 25 years and was likely to be reelected without opposition following his exit from the race.
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Jo Byrns
Tennessee
Hermitage
Congress
Rural industry topics to be discussed at Virginia institute
A round table on National Country Life Questions at the University of Virginia will explore rural industries small scale farming folk schools agricultural cooperation and rural care August 3 to 16. Noted economists and other experts from the United States will lead sessions on cooperative remedies and farm life improvements with medical care also on the program.
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Vermont
N. C
North Carolina
Wheeler McMillen
Crowell Publishing Company
Joseph H. Pratt
North Caron
C. R. Hoffer
Michigan State College
M. Fygood
Tennessee State Health Department
Nathan Sinai
National Committee On the Cost of
Decatur Sees Yet Another Rainfall-Free Day
Weather observer reports 24 hours with no rainfall despite forecasts from weather prophets. The report notes continued dry conditions in Decatur with no precipitation recorded.
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Decatur
Cotton Decline Study Authorized by Senate Committee
The Senate Agricultural Committee approved a plan to launch a federal investigation into declines in cotton prices from 1916 to the first half of 1930. The inquiry would be conducted by the Department of Agriculture through the Grain Futures Administration with a $125,000 budget and report findings to the Senate.
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Washington
Senate Agricultural Committee
Sheppard
Democrat
Texas
Department of Agriculture
Grain Futures Administration
Senate
Decatur Sees 88 Degree Max In Pleasant Surprise
Decatur enjoyed a Tuesday high of 88 degrees, one of the coolest days recently, with a 67 degree low aiding sleepers. The local weather observer released the record today. All steel railroad trains have entered service on Alaskan lines.
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Decatur
Cotton Looks Good Considering Says R A Brown Danville Leader
R A Brown of Danville route three says cotton looks good considering the weather. He notes much corn planted in the Danville area this year. He spoke today on business regarding farming prospects.
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Cotton
R. A. Brown
Danville
Mr. Brown
California Auto Availability Reflects Population Ratio
A study notes one car for every 2.64 residents in California highlighting a high vehicle ownership level. It discusses implications for transportation policy and urban planning.
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California
Westside Missionary Society Holds Regular Meeting
The Westside Missionary Society met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Carl Napps home. Mrs. D. E. Warren led the devotional. The session focused on routine business matters and planning for upcoming activities.
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Westside Missionary Society
Carl Napps
D. E. Warren
Kiwanis Clubs Aid Students In Vocational Guidance
Atlantic City July 2 local Kiwanis groups in Alabama report 21 clubs aiding thousands of high school students to plan futures through interviews counseling and exposure to professions. Do Dr D Barr Birmingham leads the district with committee members K J Clark Mobile J E Bryan Bessemer Rev E W Hagood Sheffield and J E Lewis Selma.
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Atlantic City
Alabama Kiwanis
International
Do. D. Barr
Birmingham
Alabama Kiwanis District
Kiwanis
Alabama
Mr. Bare
K. J. Clark
Mobile
J. E. Bryan
Besse
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