John Pender Dies After Brief Illness at Decatur
John Pender well known Decatur Huntsville business man died at four this morning after a brief illness following an appendicitis attack. He operated the Pender Motor Company in Decatur and Antsville and was noted for his local ties. Survived by his widow and one daughter. Funeral Friday at Campersigence Huntsville at five, with burial in Hunts Cemetery. Frank Lide and E. E. Craw named pallbearers.
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John Pender
Decatur Huntsville
Mr. Penderving
Mr. Pender
Penderator Company
Decatur
Antsville
Pender
Huntsville
Hunts Cemetery
E. E. Craw
Frank P. Lide
Nick Altrock Sells Shortened Pitch to Senators Pine
Nick Altrock previously drew less as a pitcher for the Senators and now collects earnings as a team owner or manager figure within the same franchise.
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Nick Altrock
The
Senators
Washington Eagerly Awaits MacDonald Visit
Washington prepares for Ramsay MacDonald, the British prime minister, amid social anticipation. Ambassadors and likely host Sir Esme Howard gauge possible residences at Langley Park or the British embassy, with White House hosting under President Hoover possible. The visit follows Canada’s Premier Mackenzie King event and sparks talk of official and social engagements in Washington.
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Washington
America
Ramsay MacDonald
Dupont Circle
Massachusetts Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Esme Howard
United States
Isabella Howard
MacDonald
Prince Georges County
Maryland
Connecticut Avenue
Ishbel
Langley Park
Hoover
White House
Mackenzie King
Canada
Mr. King
William R. Castle
Col. Blanton Winship
Capt
Wilson Brown
Ramsey MacDonald
England
Bowles to Return Home After Hospital Stay
Thomas A. Bowles, president of the Central National Bank, will return home today for a short visit after several weeks in a Birmingham hospital. Bowles suffered blood poisoning following a leg injury from an automobile accident on the way back from the Kentucky Derby.
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Thomas A. Bowles
The
Central National Bank
Birmingham
Mr. Bowles
Cottage Prayer Services Continue Through Revival Prep
Cottage prayer meetings of the Ninth Street Methodist Church continue as Rev. W. M. Newton announces plans for a revival series starting the second Sunday in July. Evangelist Rev. J. O. Hanes will lead the campaign at the church.
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Ninth Street
W. M. Newton
J. O. Hanes
Inoculations Administered by Morgan County Health Unit
Few inoculations were given at the local offices today as most residents completed the shot series last week. Mrs. Lester Corbitt, county health nurse, administered the treatment today.
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Morgan County Health Unit
Lester Corbitt
Athenians Plan To Join Decatur Fourth Celebration
Athens residents will join Decatur for the Fourth of July observance after learning Decatur will host a full celebration. Decatur officials expect large crowds as Athenians travel to participate in the event and activities.
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Decatur
American Legion
Athens
Young Ambassador Heads to London Jamboree
An AP photo from Lancaster notes a 200 year old ambassador sending greetings from the mayor to Lancaster England’s lord mayor. Jay Harold Quinn will attend the international Boy Scout jamboree in London.
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Lancaster
Jay Harold Quinn
England
London
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DEAT
Catlas
Teo Sizles
Atlas
Ailes
Mr. MacDonald
King
Gerry
Rhode Island
Alabama
Garner Pride
Eee
Alabama Power Company
Fireside
Associated Press
Decatur Drug Co
Braden
Sam
Ben
Union Ice Cream Co
Nunnally’s—the Candy of the South
Decatur, Ala
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