Cotton Progress Good in South Alabama but Needs Dry Weather
The weekly Alabama crop report notes cotton progressing well in the south, especially along the Gulf coast, but warns that warm dry weather would aid crops statewide. It cites fair to good overall cotton condition, scattered shedding, and better progress in Cullman, DeKalb, Calhoun, and Talladega counties, with rainfall on six days and some heavy showers in the southeast. Fruits are poor in most sections.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Gulf Coast
P. H. Smyth
United States
Cullman
DeKalb
Calhoun
Talladega
Singing session attracts many at Decatur Junior Chamber hall
Over a hundred singers attended the singing school at the Junior Chamber of Commerce hall. E T Burgess W O Fossett and Miss Sarah English lead daily sessions and the school will extend for another week as interest grows. Visitors included Mr and Mrs W R Norton Oxford Ala J W Poe Decatur and several Decatur residents.
Kennedy Endorses Route Via Cullman To Gadsden
E. W. Dick Kennedy, a prominent tire dealer, declares the Decatur to Gadsden route via Cullman and Arab superior to the mountain route east of the area. He promotes the Cullman-Arab path as the better road choice.
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Gadsden
E. W. “Dick” Kennedy
Decatur
Ala
Cullman
Arab
Here
Broadus Visit and Citrus Crops Progress at Coast
Mrs. M. C. Broadus and her son T. H. Broadus depart for Tate Springs Tennessee for a multi day stay. Mr. Broadus, a federal bank examiner, is in town for a quick vacation. Satsuma orange and pear crops along the coast advance well with substantial spraying required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Springs
M. C. Broadus
T. H. Broadus
Tenn
Broadus
Federal
Satsuma
Evangelist Hanes Aids Revival At Ninth Street Church
Evangelist J O Hanes of Birmingham and singer H M Scott of Milan Tenn join Rev M M Newton for a two week revival at Ninth Street Methodist Church in Decatur starting July 14. Hanes has spent twenty two years in revival work across the South and beyond averaging six hundred services yearly. Scott is noted as a skilled musician and youth specialist helping lead the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Hanes
Birmingham
H. M. Scott
Milan
Tenn
Decatur
M. M. Newton
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Evangelist Hanes
United States
Scott
Johns Hopkins Names Dr Joseph S Ames New President
Johns Hopkins University selects Dr Joseph S Ames as president replacing Dr Frank J Goodnow who becomes president emeritus. The appointment marks a transition at the university with Ames taking the helm from the outgoing leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph S. Ames
Johns Hopkins University
Frank J. Goodnow
County Court Prep In Morgan Court Session
Sheriff’s force winds down details for the county court set to start Monday at 10 o’clock with Judge William Lowe presiding. The two week session will open with civil docket hearings in the first week.
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William '{. Lowe
Kiwanis Gather At Six For Woodland Mills Meet
Members of the Decatur Kiwanis Club are reminded to assemble at the YMCA at six o'clock this evening before departing for Woodland Mills to participate in a meet.
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Decatur Kiwani Club
Y. M.C A
Woodland Mills
Agricultural co op sandwich supper planned at the Y
Members will attend a sandwich supper at the Y then travel to Hartsville and Woodland Mills.
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Hartselle
Woodland Mills
One defendant fined for drunkenness in city court
Police dockets were light with a single defendant appearing. The charge of drunkenness carried a fine of 18 dollars and 60 cents.
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Canal St
Gladiola
Athens Nursery CO
W. W. James
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Bee Line
Moore’s Modern Stores
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Hanes
Ninth Street Church
Johns Hopkins
Associated Press
Arnett’s
Second Avenue
Garnett
Morgan Court
Tae
Carton
Chinaware
Santos
Shankless
Sunkist
California
Best
NBC Cakes
Nugget
Hart
G.hill Company
Tillie Murphy
Dimity
White
Navy
Lydia E. Pinkham
Frank Lukes
R. No. 1
Lankin
N. Dakota
So Compound
Mexio
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