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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1931

Page

8

Congressmen to Speak at Athens Fourth of July

Athens Alabama hosts a July Fourth celebration at the Fair Grounds with speakers including Lister Hill and Edward B. Almon. The Police and Firemen's Band and Drum and Bugle Corps from Birmingham perform. Barbecue, horse events, baseball, drills, and community singing draw an expected crowd of several thousand.

Athens Ala Lister Hill Montgomery Edward B. Almon Tuscumbia Fair Grounds Athens Post American Legion Police and Firemen’s Band of Birmingham Drum and Bugle Corps of

Mrs. B. H. Pendergrass Improves After Serious Operation

Reports from her bedside in Hartselle say Mrs. B. H. Pendergrass is improving after a serious operation at St. Vincent's hospital in Birmingham.

Hartselle B. H. Pendergrass St. Vincent’s Hospital Birmingham

Claude Isom Heads Limestone's Legion

Donald B. Isom was elected commander of the Athens Post American Legion for the ensuing year Clyde Rainey was elected adjutant officers to be appointed at a subsequent meeting

Athens Ala Donald B. Isom American Legion Clyde Rainey

Frost Heads to Honolulu for Honeymoon Home

Athens attorney J. W. Frost, who serves as register in chancery of the circuit court, plans to reside in Honolulu. He recently married and, during a honeymoon trip, decided to make Honolulu their future home. No successor has been appointed to fill his circuit post.

Athens Ala J. W. Frost Circuit Court Honolulu

Heavy Storm in Hartselle Causes Moderate Damage

A heavy storm over Hartselle on Monday caused some damage to buildings and broken windowpanes. Fruit trees were damaged but the storm did not prove serious. another heavy rain on Tuesday aided local crops.

Hartselle

Camel Cigarettes Humidor Claim Exaggerates Freshness

An advertisement touts Camels as factory-fresh by claiming each package acts as a humidor that preserves moisture and flavor. It urges non–Camel smokers to try one day to experience mildness and coolness before returning to stale alternatives.

Rain Delights Eva Farmers After Ground Soaking Storm

A. L. Woodall of Eva route No 1 visited Decatur with news that a heavy rain drenched the Eva area overnight. He said the ground is soaking and a good season is ahead boosting crops.

A. L. Woodall Decatur

Decatur Native Carl Wilkinson Visits with Son

Carl Wilkinson, longtime Decatur resident and former Daily staffer, toured the city with his young son. He now works for a Birmingham newspaper, after many years with The Daily.

Carl Wilkinson Decatur Mr. Wilkinson Birmingham The Daily

Town Creek visitors host Miss Katie Marvin Thompson

Miss Katreen Wilson, Alton Dean, and Sam Agee of Town Creek visited Sunday guest Miss Katie Marvin Thompson, sharing a social gathering and community welcome in the hometown.

Katreen Wilson Alton Dean Sam Agee Town Creek Katie Marvin Thompson

Dallas Visitor Mrs Clarence Irick Arrives for Several Weeks

Mrs Clarence Irick nee Maude Mitchell of Dallas Texas is visiting for several weeks with Mr and Mrs C W Mitch in the local area during a lengthy social stay.

Clarence Irick Maude Mitchell Dallas Texas C. W. Mitch

Annual Picnic Set for Lawrence at Mount Hope

The article notes Lawrence MOULTON Alabama hosts its annual Fourth of July picnic at Mount Hope on July 4. The event draws people from surrounding counties, features a guest speaker, and aims to benefit the local school with all meals and refreshments sold to raise funds.

Moulton Ala Tence Ita Ser Mount Hope

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