Daring pilots chase big prizes in precarious flight bets
New York reports bold aviators chasing prizes for long distance nonstop or round trip flights. Contests offer up to 355000 for London Ontario to London England, 25000 to complete Pacific hops, and 33000 for New York to Spokane. Participants include Lieutenants Maitland Hegenberger Stern Windham and pilots from Canada and Europe.
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New York
Mesa Tnt Tanipoatnstabie
Ke Uel An
Ontario
London
Ont
England
Lester J. Maitland
Albert Hegenberger
San Francisco
Honolulu
James D. Dole
Pacific
Hawaii
Dole
Clarence Chamberlin
Columbia
Germany
Charles A. Levine
Dallas
America
Great Britain
F. Y
Wis
Heark
Spokane
National Aeronautical Association
Tribute to Tom D. Johnson Rises in Alabama Power
The Southern Star Ozark Alabama honors Dale County youth Tom D. Johnson for rising from transformer painter to head of the new industries division at Alabama Power. Johnson, Yale County High School class of 1912 president, Alabama alumnus 1916, served in World War I, then advanced through the company to his current leadership role.
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Southern Star
Ozark
Ala
T. D. Johnson
Dale County
Alabama Power Co
New Industries
The
Johnson
Yale County High School
University of Alabama
France
Power Company
Tomohnson’s Success Earns Pride for Dale County
Dale County proclaims Tomohnson a son of the county noting his rare career success and high achievements. The piece highlights the local pride in his accomplishments and strong ties to the region.
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Tomohnson
Dale County
Society notes of visits and travels across states
Mrs. William Connor accompanies guests to New York before sailing for Paris and Switzerland. Mr. and Mrs. Brazelton visit Nashville and Lebanon. The Smiths, Jourdan Bryants Vaughns and others spend the Fourth in various Alabama towns. Lectures at Walther League camp near Birmingham. Several families visit relatives in Birmingham Russellville and Columbia. Doris Peden to St Louis. Lieut Buttrey to San Pedro and Pennsylvania ship join.
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William Connor
Walter
Doris
St. Louis
J. A. Buttrey
Lieut. T. Buttrey
Somerville
Lieut. Buttrey
San Pedro
Cal
Pennsylvania
Alabama House Passes Bill Cutting Book Cost
The Alabama House approves a bill to abolish the option of state text book purchasing and authorizes the state board of administration to distribute textbooks. The measure is said to reduce costs for the public school system.
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House
Alabama House of Representatives
State Board of Administration
Qualify to Vote at Courthouse by July 14
Readers are urged to verify eligibility at the courthouse before July 14 to ensure the right to vote and participate in government. Local officials remind residents to bring required documents and complete necessary steps for qualification.
Half Hundred At Work At The Mill
Approximately fifty operatives are now at work at the Connecticut Mills company and crews are being increased as machinery is installed. The mill announces workers will not need to call again after shifts and will be notified when their presence is needed.
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Connecticut Mills Company
Peatlees Sane
Pete
Savory Spanish Dishes Describe Flan Preparation
Madrid. Flan described as a national dish. Beat yolks of 12 eggs with a pint of milk until smooth. Mix in half a pound of white sugar until dissolved. Pour into a sugar-sprinkled mold and bake in a double boiler.
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Madrid
Ins
Spain
Ice Cream Supper Fills Conway Route 4 Event Night
Conway in Lawrence county near Caddo hosts an enjoyable ice cream supper next Saturday night on Trinity Route 4 four miles southwest of Caddo. A string band will provide music and the public is invited to attend.
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Conway
Lawrence County
Caddo
Australians To Visit For A Short United States Stay
Rev. W. Ross Hewton and wife of Tasmania arrive tonight from New York to be hosted by Colonel and Mrs. W. B. Edmundson at Wilder Place. The Hewtons plan a ten day visit before sailing from New York on July 23.
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W. Ross’ Hewton
Tasmania
Australia
New’ York
W. B. Edmundson
Wilder Place
Roanoke Auto Crash Leaves Injured Local Man
Curgen a former Decatur resident who was injured when struck by a car in Roanoke Virginia is reported to be improving with no facial injuries evident. A nurse who went to his bedside confirms there is no relapse in condition.
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Curgen
Decatur
Roanoke
Tono
Ensign Adams on Short Leave with Mrs Adams
Ensign M S Adams of the U S Navy is on a brief leave. He is en route to the east coast where he will assume command of the sign Adams will be here for two weeks with Mrs Adams.
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M.S. Adams
D. C
Adams
Sign Adams
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Anton Koerinecke
Hell
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F. L. Janney
Edward Dobbin
Canadian Air Force
Montreal
Vancouver
de Haviland
Lieut. J. van Onlange
W. E. Forbes
E. H. Farish
Pres
L. N. Smith, Sec’y
Forsythe
Roger
Hope
Manton
D 4
Rosalind
Rythe
Surat
Wey
Homer Banks
Tom D. Johnson
Ozark Star
Chrysler
Detroit
Rogers Brothers & Green
Decatur, Ala
Nashville
Lebanon
Tenn
L. G. Smith
Graderson and
Jon
Hartselle
Porter Vaughn
Hilda
Elmer
Sarah
Mt. Hope
Charles Jourdan
R. A. Bryant
James Bryant
R. L. Wood
Will Pappenbergrand
Bill, Jr
Birmingham
R. W. Hahn
Walther League
Winataska Camp
Mrs. W. H. Day
Russellville
L. A. Lavander
Miss
J. N. Sibley
W. H. Day
S. D. Brock
Monteagle
Chas. Apperson
Madison
R. H. Wolcott
Edna Smith
Arlene Bellamy
Gallatin
F. A. Carson
Harris Motors Co
Second Avenue
Alabama
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