Limestone Road Work Continues in Limestone County
Athens July 3 Special The Alabama Supreme Court decision on the county gasoline tax has boosted road building in Limestone County. The 3 cent tax yields about 3500 dollars monthly for roads, but Standard Oil’s refusal to pay triggered a test suit. The case moved from county through circuit court to the Supreme Court in June.
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Athens
Ala
Alabama
Limestone County
Supreme Court
Standard Oil Co
Evers Appointed Sanitary Officer Succeeds Dunaway
J. P. Dunaway resigns as county sanitary officer effective July 1. W. OC. Evers of Wetumpka, Alabama, arrives to succeed him. Dr. L. R. Murphree, director of the county health unit, is on his annual vacation.
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Athens
Ala
J. P. Dunaway
W. OC. Evers
Wetumpka
L. R. Murphree
Grove's Black Root Pills Tonic Clarified
An enclosed bottle of Grove's Black Root Pills is presented for those who wish to take a laxative. The wording emphasizes its benefit for treating salers or chills and disclaims any connection with a separate tonic.
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Grove
Dixie Theatre Closes After Seventeen Years in Athens
The Dixie Theatre, Athens' first theatre and a 17 year presence, closed this week. A department store from the Sude Kum chain will open in the space, leaving the Ritz Theatre without local competition.
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Athens
Ala
Dixie Theatre
Ritz Theatre
Sudekum
July Services Planned By First Methodist Church
The First Methodist church will have no services in July except for the usual Sunday school programs. Pastor Dr. George E. Boyd will take a month of vacation starting next week.
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First Methodist Church
George E. Boyd
Daily Crossword Puzzle Across List and Clues Fragment
Crossword clues and partial answers listed across many numbered items including insects renown old and new terms. The mixed garbled entries reference across and down hints such as Egyptian sun disk emblem of Princeton and various common crossword themes.
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Ty Tran
Puliee Lke
Mohammedan House
Princeton University
The
Freight Depot Closed for Independence Day Observance
The Louisville and Nashville freight depot will be closed all day Thursday in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
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Louisville and Nashville
Local Realtor Lamar Penney Returns From Birmingham
Lamar Penney a prominent local realtor and his son have returned from a brief business trip to Birmingham.
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Lamar Penney
Birmingham
Gets New Job Frederic A Tilton Detroit Postmaster General
Frederic A Tilton of Detroit is named third assistant postmaster general in charge of the financial operations by executive appointment.
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Frederic A. Tilton
Detroit
Willodyne Moore Wins Baby Honor in Decatur
Willodyne Moore eight months old wins the Baby Contest honor in Decatur, judged by Dr. H C McRee and Dr. A J Perolio. Over 90 babies entered. winners include Paul David Morley and twins Doris and Dorothy Hellbush in Group 1, Betty Collier and others in Groups 2 and 3, each receiving a loving cup.
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Willodyne Moore
Decatur
Morgan County Post
American Legion
Bill Moore
Prospect Drive
H. C. McRee
A. J. Perolio
Paul David Morley
Doris Hellbush
Dorothy Hellbush
Betty Collier
Mary Fay Nelson
Hail Falls Near Cullman After Storm Rumors
Considerable hail fell near Cullman late yesterday as motorists reported rain with little wind. Rumors of a severe North Alabama storm circulated in Birmingham but were not supported by weather reports.
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City of
Cullman
Birmingham
Bama
Louisville Y M C A Pool to be Painted to Stop Leak
The swimming pool at the Louisville and Nashville Y M C A will be painted soon as a method to stop water loss. Management has not yet located the source of the leak.
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Louisville & Nashville Y. M. C. A
Road From Decatur To Fish Pond Farm In Poor Condition
Eight miles of highway from Decatur to Fish Pond Farm west of here is rough and in need of repair due to heavy traffic. The surface requires immediate work to restore normal travel.
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Decatur
Fish Pond Farm
Here
Looking Forward To A Motor Trip
We are looking forward to the beginning of our trip Sunday, said W B Markstein, who with W W Fussell will leave Sunday on a motor trip to Hot Springs. They plan to drive to Memphis for a first stop and proceed to Hot Springs the next day. They expect to be away three weeks.
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W. B. Markstein
W. W. Fussell
Hot Springs
Messrs. Markstein
Fussell
Memphis
Mother's Friend Relieves Pregnancy Pain Without Drugs
A historical advertorial touts Mother's Friend as a marvel for expectant mothers. It claims skin and muscle relaxation, reduced nervous strain, and faster recovery, with testimonials of three generations using it. The Bradfield Regulator Co offers a brochure and plain envelope mail request from Atlanta, Georgia.
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Plan for 36 Hour New York to San Francisco Flight
Capt. Ross Hoyt outlines a swift round trip from New York to San Francisco and back. He expects the total journey to take about 36 hours with fuel, weather, and navigation considerations guiding the plan.
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Ross Hoyt
New York
San Francisco
May Get Farm Post Carl Williams Named Probable Nominee
May get a farm post for Carl Williams of Oklahoma City as a probable appointee to the new federal farm position. Williams is cited as a leading local candidate with background in agricultural policy and rural affairs.
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Associated Press
Carl Williams
Oklahoma City
Federal Farm
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