Nonstop Seattle Tokyo flight pursues 5100 mile prize
Texas aviators Reg Robbins and H. B Jones depart Fort Worth at 3 57 am Pacific time in a white mono plane aiming for a nonstop Seattle to Tokyo hop. They seek the 25000 Asahi prize and will refuel twice en route with Alaska and Siberia overflights. Jones navigates Robbins pilots with Jimmy Mattern and Nick Greener assisting in Alaska.
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Seattle
Wash
Reg Robbins
Jones
Texas
Fort Worth
Pacific
Tokyo
Asahi
Alaska
Siberia
Japan
Fairbanks
Jimmy Mattern
Nick Greener
Solomon
Robbins
Annual Revival in Moulton Churches See Week of Services
In Moulton Alabama Dr P C Oliver of Winfield leads the Methodist church revival with forenoon and evening services well attended C E Lowery of Decatur directs songs The Baptist church holds its revival the week of the fourth Sunday in July led by Dr R P Roger with E A Patterson returning as song leader The Church of Christ plans August meetings led by J E B Thornberry with W G Delashaw directing songs from Nashville
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Moulton
Ala
P. C. Oliver
Winfield
C. E. Lowery
Decatur
E. A. Patterson
Hartsille
Church of Christ
J. EB. Thornberry
W. G. Delashaw
Nashville
Corinthians Third Team Beats Evergreen 4-3 in Wide-Open Game
Corinth's third team defeated Evergreen 4-3 in a lively baseball match before a solid crowd. The contest featured tight defense and timely hitting as both sides fought for an edge.
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Corinth
Evergreen
Mrs Charlsie Powell Remains Unimproved at Home
Corinth residents learn Mrs Charlsie Powell continues to show no improvement at her home after a prolonged illness. Friends express regret over her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlsie Powell
Corinth
Alabama Senate rejects Miller gasoline tax substitute
The Miller substitute for the Givhan gasoline tax increase bill failed in the Alabama Senate with an adverse vote after amended text. A tie vote to table was decided by Lieutenant Governor Hugh Merrill. The House passed a constitutional amendment to expand Senate membership from 35 to 67, adding one member per county.
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Montgomery
Ala
Miller
Senate
Hugh Merrill
House
Mrs Crow Passes Into The Beyond At Flint Station
Mrs Alice D Crow aged 55 died at her home in Flint Station Tuesday morning after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Bethel Church with burial at Bethel Cemetery under Priest direction. She is survived by her husband J G Crow a sister Mrs Ed Templeton and two brothers.
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Alice D. Crow
Flint Station
Bethel Cemetery
Bethel Church
J. G. Crow
Ed. Templeton
Decatur Man Severely Injured Jumping From Freight Car
Sam Anderson, a Decatur resident, attempted to jump from a moving freight at a crossing in Hartselle. He lost one foot and suffered cuts and bruises and was treated by Dr. Kimbrough before returning home in Decatur via Sykes ambulance.
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Hartselle
Sam Anderson
Decatur
Kimbrough
Sykes
Mrs. T. L. Roberts Taken to Benevolent Hospital
Mrs. T. L. Roberts of 308 West Church Street was taken to Benevolent Hospital by Priest's ambulance at six o'clock Tuesday evening for an upcoming operation.
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T. L. Roberts
West Church Street
Benevolent Hospital
Priest’s Ambulance
George Collier Recovers After Surgery at Baughs Infirmary
George Collier underwent an operation yesterday at Baughs Infirmary and is doing nicely today.
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George Collier
Baugh's Infirmary
Mrs C O Hauk Improves After Infirmary Operation
Mrs C O Hauk of Cullman shows rapid improvement after an operation at Baugh's infirmary performed several days ago.
Baptist meet programs for Morgan County association July event
The Sun day school convention and Morgan County Baptist association meeting at Pleasant Hill Baptist church on July 14 and 15 features devotions, sermons, training talks, associational reports, and workshops on evangelism and church administration. Attendees are asked to bring a basket lunch.
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Morgan County Baptist Association
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
L. G. Cleverdon
James Allen Smith
Arvidson to Attend YMCA Summer Schools in Blue Ridge
Arvidson Gus, general secretary of the local L N R R Y M C A, leaves tonight for Blue Ridge N C for two weeks of study and conferences. He will join International Summer school transportation department and Southern summer school sessions with noted speakers including W N Dark, S C Mitchell, W W Wood, Kirby Page, Reinhold Niebuhr, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E Arvidson
L. & N. R. R. Young Men's Christian Association
Blue Ridge
N. C
Arvidson
International Summer School Transportation Department
Southern Summer School
Young Men's Christian Associations
W. N. Dark
8. C. Mitchell
University of Richmond
W. W. Wood
Kirby Page
World Tomorrow
Reinhold Neibuhr
Union Theological Seminary
Walter L. Stone
Y. M. C. A. Graduate School
Nashville
Nashville, Tenn., Dr. W. J. Hutchins
Berea College
Kentucky
W. W. Alexander
Philo C. Dix
Pennsylvania
Morgan County Singers Conventione to Be Held at Camp Ground
The annual Morgan County Singers convention comes to the old camp ground one mile south of Hartselle on Saturday and Sunday July 11 and 12. crowds from Limestone Lawrence and Cullman counties are expected with many singing groups including the Cleveland Bible school quartet Vaughan quartet Lawrenceburg Tenn W C Cooper and LO Breck Cullman J C Moore Montgomery LB Harris Birmingham Fred Morgan Eva Andrews quartet Double Springs Jenkins Sisters Falkville Bonanza quartet Wallace Bros quartet Sparkman Trio Decatur Brown quartet Falkville Ed Hogan Belle Mina Vinson boys quartet and more. A C Teague president says a record crowd is anticipated and Prentiss Sparkman secretary urges attendees to bring lunches for the two days of singing.
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Hartselle
Morgan County Singers
Limestone
Lawrence
Cullman
Cleveland Bible School Quartet
Vaughan Quartet
Lawrenceburg
Tenn
W. C. Cooper
L.O. Breck
J. C. Moore
Montgomery
L. B. Harris
Birmingham
Fred Morgan
Eva
Anders
Double Springs
Jenkins Sisters
Falkville
Bonanza
Wallace Bros
Prayer Services At Westminster Presbyterian Church
The mid week Bible study and questions will resume this evening at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The service begins at 7 45 and Rev. E N Hart invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
E. N. Hart
Buchanan Estate Is Hoax asserted by Associated Press
An AP dispatch from New York claims the famed Buchanan estate of 850 million dollars is a hoax. Surrogate George A Wingate in Brooklyn says New York records show no such heir or property, and 50 claimants across 20 states and Canada sparked a puzzled inquiry.
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Buchanan
Associated Press
New York
New York State
George Buchanan
United States
York
George A. Wingate
Brooklyn
States
Canada
William
Four Die After Drinking Poison Denatured Alcohol
In Brockton Massachusetts four people died after drinking denatured alcohol and a fifth is dying. Three others remain hospitalized in serious condition. Victims include John Blake 55 West Bridgewater George Davidson 56 Edward Jacobs 36 and Annie Jacobs 58. A warrant charges Dominic Desormier 32 with manslaughter for allegedly buying the liquor. Autopsies pending.
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Boston
Mass
John Blake
West Bridgewater
George Davidson
Annie Jacobs
Lloyd Dean
Edward Jacobs
Cotton Acreage Down Ten Percent Nationwide
The Agriculture Department reports July 1 cotton acreage at 41,401,000 acres, down ten percent from last year. Production last year was 13,982,000 bales. Alabama acreage sits at 3,410,000 acres with an estimated ten percent reduction.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Alabama
Out-of-Towners Swim at Crystal Plunge
Out-of-town parties from Shelbyville, Cullman, Hartsville, Courtland, Huntsville, and Athens swam at Crystal Plunge last night.
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Crystal
Crystal Plunge
Shelbyville
Tenn
Cullman, Hartselle
Courtland
Huntsville
Athens
Legion to Elect Officers Thursday
Officers for the ensuing year will be selected Thursday evening by the Morgan County Post of the American Legion. The meeting opens at 7:30 in the basement of the Tennessee Valley bank building. All post members urged to attend.
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Morgan County
The
American Legion
Tennessee Valley Bank
Vacation plans still undecided by bank official
J C White, vice president cashier of the Tennessee Valley Bank, says hot weather won’t end summer and there is time to decide vacation plans despite the heat. He notes no firm trip plans yet.
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J. C. White
The
Tennessee Valley Bank
Cotton futures steady on opening to July contracts
In New York on July 6 cotton futures opened steady with July at 9.64 cents per pound and subsequent contracts at October 9.99, December 10.22, January 10.34, March 10.53, and May 10.70 cents.
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New York
Decatur Gears Up for Fresh Traffic Enforcement
Indications point to a new traffic enforcement campaign in Decatur with officers monitoring red and green light violations and renewed parking line painting. City officials hope stricter rules will curb speeding and misparked vehicles, easing parking pressure for residents.
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Decatur
Woman Held in Dudley Slaying Near Columbia
In Columbia Georgia on July 8 Mary Cone 21 daughter of a minister faced murder charges for the slaying of Preston Dudley during a July 2 outing. A woman claiming to be Mr Dudley’s widow, Mrs Inez Hall Dudley 22, traveled to Phooath City after the shooting and was separated from him for a year. Dudley died Monday from gunfire injuries.
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Columbia, Ga
Curly
Titiay
Mary Cone
Preston Dudley
Inez Hall Dudley
Dudley
Miss Cone
Miss Janie Gann Called By Death
Miss Janie Gann age 49 died at seven this morning at her brother J W Gann on Trinity route 1 She had been invalided for over twenty years Funeral services will be Thursday at ten at Caddo Church with interment at Caddo cemetery Priest ding Her mother Mrs N Gann two brothers J W Gann Trinity route 1 and F R Gann Russellville and sister Mrs Fannie Bishop Russellville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie Gann
J. W. Gann
Trinity
Caddo Church
Caddo
Ding
N. Gann
Trinity Route 1
F. R. Gann
Russellville
Fannie Bishop
Inoculations to be Given Saturdays in Morgan County
The Morgan County health department announces Saturday morning inoculations from eight to noon for typhoid fever vaccinations. Officials say clinics will operate at the health offices to increase immunization coverage.
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Morgan County Health Department
Crowd at Crystal Plunge draws near-summer record
The second largest crowd of the season visited Crystal Plunge last night seeking relief from the heat. The attendance was exceeded only by the Fourth of July crowd, according to manager E. O. Walker.
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Crystal Plunge
E. O. Walker
River Rising With 24 Foot Tennessee Reading
The Tennessee River was rising as gauges reached 24 feet this morning per the Weather Bureau. Flood concerns increase along river towns as waters advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Weather Bureau
Mrs R 8 Shackle Doing Well After Operation
Mrs R 8 Shackle of Cullman County is recovering nicely after an operation at Baugh's infirmary several days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. 8. Shackle
Cullman County
Baugh’s Infirmary
Weather Summary Mercury Readings Reported
The weather bureau reported a 93 degree high yesterday and a 71 degree low at seven this morning, noting the temperature swing in the local area.
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Mercury
Weather Bureau
Teen diver Theron Liles claimed by water at Crusher pool
Theron Liles eight teen, Falkville high school graduate, disappeared while swimming across the Crusher pool west of Falkville. His body was recovered about ten o clock with medical devices unable to restore life. The funeral is planned at Parkville Methodist church.
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Theron Liles
Falkville High School
Liles
Falkville
Parkville
Eulick Griffin
Young Liles
Bip
James Liles
Parkvalieville
Big Congregation Attends Services
Dr James Allen and Smithee led a revival at a Baptist church drawing the largest audience yet. The subject tonight is Are they saved and they urged the public to attend. Services begin at 7 15 with preaching at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Allen
Smithee
Coun
Side Baptist Church
Wy Go Og
PiNiae Savas
Byron Newton Enjoys Brief Vacation With Parents
Byron Newton enjoys a short vacation with his parents Rev and Mrs Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Newton
Rev
Mrs Newton
No Rainfall Reported for 24 Hours to 7 AM
The weather bureau reported no rainfall during the last 24 hours ending at seven o'clock this morning. The bulletin notes a dry period with no measurable precipitation in the period observed.
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Weather Bureau
On Vacation Miss Mattie Jones Enjoys Two Week Break
Miss Mattie Jones of the First National Bank is on a two week vacation from her duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Jones
First National Bank
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Mrs. Crow
Flint
C. O. Hauk
Secretary of the Treasury
Andrew Mellon
France
Quai D’orsay
Paris
M. Piérre Laval
Secre Be ‘Lon
M. Briand
Walter E. Edge
Baptist
B. P. Col
Our Association
J. D. Pickens
Will Spanabel
Eugene Speer, Jr
H. H. Ash
L. Heath
D. W. Griffin
J. E. Berkstresser
G. C. Burks
C. L. Dobbs
M. W. Stedh
Davis Cooper Jr
Arvidson Gus
A. C. Teague
Song
Prentiss Sparkman
Brockton
Legion To
Palmotor
Parkville Methodist Church
Drinkard
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