Alabama Farmers Hope for Rain After Drought
A July report from the Alabama Polytechnic Institute Extension Division details drought relief across the state with recent rains boosting crop prospects. Weevil infestations and uneven rainfall remain concerns, especially for cotton and early corn in several counties including Geneva Clark, Jefferson, and Talladega.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ala
Alabama
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
South Alabama
Bell Weevil
Covington
Geneva
Conecuh
Pike
Bullock
James Nunn
Blount
A. H. Barnett
Jefferson
J. L. Liles
Chambers
H. C. Heath
Escambia
H. H. Williamson
Tallapoosa
F. G. Wrenn
Lee
C. H. Bedingfield
H. B. Helms
Clarke
O. C. Helms
Cullman
R. M. Reaves
Tuscaloosa
R. C. Lett
Lauderdale
G. B. Phillips
Talladega
W.T. Coker
Madison
J. B. Mitchell
Yes Indeed Mrs Rudy Has It Luxurious Apartment
A girl writer speaks of crooner Rudy and his bride promising harmony in their future. She details their tastes and dislikes as they discuss life in a luxurious apartment. The piece reads as a light society sketch with personal impressions and forward expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Rudy
Rudy Vallee Marries Fay Webb Vallee in Santa Monica
Central Press reports the wedding of Fay Webb Vallee, daughter of the Santa Monica police chief, to Rudy Vallee after a three year courtship. The couple now share a 14 room Central Park view apartment and a high public profile as a duet pairing with a tropical beauty image and strong press reception.
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Ethelda Bedford
Central Press
New York
Rudy
Central Park
America
Mrs. Vallee
Lenore
Rank K
The Girl Who Won Rudy
A brief profile of 23 year old Rudy Webb a brunette 5 feet 10 with smoky blue eyes and a long bob. A movie aspirant she can cook and sew and says she can make her own dresses. She is connected to Rudy and his mother through past events in Canada.
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Pay Webb
Rudy
Canada
Hollywood Bride Sees Romance Beyond Fame and Fashion
A southern California couple plans a future beyond fame as she shows off a four karat diamond ring costing seven thousand five hundred dollars. She says they met three years ago in Hollywood and will honeymoon in Europe after Rudy finishes contracts.
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California
Rudy
Norma Shearer
Europe
Notable Wedding Brings Fay and Rudy to Town
A dramatic engagement tale unfolds as Fay, glowing in a black and white gown, declares loyalty despite gossip. She admires a home life and embraces gifts from well wishers, while awaiting the wedding to Rudy, whose star power eclipses past headlines.
Chevrolet Damaged By a Small Blaze
A Chevrolet driven by John Dinsmore was slightly damaged Sunday when defective wiring is believed to have started a small fire. The fire was fed as the car was parked on Grant Street near Cornelian and was probably saved from greater damage.
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Chevrolet
John Dinsmore
Grant Street
Cornelian
Christmas Saving Fund Shows Gains
Christmas savings clubs this year are about 30 percent greater than in 1930, according to officials at First National Bank who checked totals and comparisons for the two years. The rise indicates a saving tendency prevalent among people during the past 18 months.
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First National Bank
Board of Revenue In Session Today
The Morgan county board of revenue is in session today with routine business on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Revenue
Morgan County Board of Revenue
Tax Collector Hodges Crow warns delinquent Morgan County taxpayers
Tax Collector Hodges Crow renewed his plea for delinquent taxpayers to pay immediately to avoid heavy penalties. Unpaid August amounts will incur higher penalties after August 1, with Crow urging citizens to act now to prevent extra charges.
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Hodges Crow
Mr. Crow
Morgan County
Hendrix Returns to Bank Desk After Illness
Clyde Hendrix president of the Tennessee Valley Bank returned to his desk after several days confined at home with an illness. Friends express gladness at his full recovery and return to duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Hendrix
Tennessee Valley Bank
Hendrix
Thomason Confined at Home After Illness
John A. Thomason, a well known citizen, is confined today at his Ferry street home after falling ill Saturday. His condition showed improvement this day and friends hope he will be out again within a few days.
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John A. Thomason
Ferry Street
Rotary committee to meet at rectory this Tuesday
The community service committee of the Rotary Club will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 at the rectory. Members listed are Rev. Peter M Dennis Henry Cullum Gilbert White and A T Hanson.
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Rotary Club
Peter M. Dennis
Henry Cullum
Gilbert White
A. T. Hanson
Nine Die in Weekend Air Crashes Across U S and Canada
The Associated Press reports nine lives lost in U S and Canada air accidents over the weekend. Victims include Chester Bailes in Chicago, Elizabeth Osborn and Ruby Hinson in Arkansas, and Irwin Vrooman and others in Missouri and Michigan amid crashes and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
United States
Canada
Chester Bailes
Kansas City
William Warren
San Antonio
Chicago Municipal
Sermon Emphasizes Living Christianity and Guarding Tongues
The Rev. Peter M. Dennis of St. John’s Episcopal Church delivers a Sunday sermon on Christianity as a way of living. He urges Christians to show faith through acts, warns against scandal and careless words, and asks what their response will be to those they may have harmed.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Peter M. Dennis
Dulaneys Move to McGlathery Home on Sherman Street
Mr and Mrs Frank Dulaney and family relocate today to the attractive R M McGlathery residence on Sherman Street. Interior improvements have made the home notably convenient, reflecting recent work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dulaney
R. M. McGlathery
Sherman Street
New York Cotton Opens Barely Steady
The New York cotton market opened barely steady on July 13 with bids and nearby months showing limited movement. July at 8.85, October 9.85, December 9.37, January 9.46, March 9.68, and May 9.85.
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New York
Child Bitten by Poisonous Snake Recovers at Home
July 13 report from the Arrington family states Fred Arington, son of Mr and Mrs C H Arrington, was bitten by a poisonous snake last Thursday and is now resting well at home in better condition.
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Eva
Fred Arington
C. H. Arrington
Long distance fliers trail aviation records at Lookmont opening
About 6,000 visitors attended the Lookmont Tire station opening at the corner of Lee and Line streets. Souvenirs were distributed as the crowd arrived early Saturday and stayed through the day. M. Cullom, president of the firm, welcomed guests. The Lookmont Station cost $24,000 and is regarded as one of the Tennessee Valley’s most attractive facilities.
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Lookmont Tire Company
Lee Street
Line Street
M. Cullom
Lockthe Firm
Lockmont
Tennessee Valley
Warnings Probed by Police Linked to Milk Plant Bombing
Police investigated threats of rackets related to a milk plant bombing that killed two people on Friday. A telephone warning to an ambulance driver to raise transport costs preceded the attack and was followed by an unidentified motorist saying Dont forget.
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Birmi Sc
Fire destroys Eva home while family away
The home of Mr and Mrs Phelan Wilson on Eva route 1 was completely destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon. The family was away from home at the time. The origin of the fire was not discovered.
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Eva
Phelan Wilson
Ten Full Cases of Drinks Missing At Local Plant
A large crowd attended Lockmont Tire company opening day Saturday. By Monday morning, ten full cases of one drink brand vanished from the plant, bottles included, with no trace of the missing merchandise.
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Lockmont Tire Company
Old Harp Singing Convention Slated
The old harp singing convention will be staged here on July 25 and 26. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Eva
Elizabeth Malone Delights Rotary Club With Vocal Numbers
Miss Elizabeth Malone entertained Rotary Club members at their Monday meeting with two vocal performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Malone
Rotary Club
Long distance fliers race to set new records across continents
AP reports multiple aviators pursuing record milestones. Alexander Magyar and George Enders launched a cross Atlantic dash toward Budapest with a planned fuel stop at Harbor Grace. Seth Yarrington and Edward Maloney of Long Island head to Mexico City on a nonstop leg begun yesterday from Roosevelt Field. Joseph Lebria and Marcel Doret fly a Paris to Tokyo attempt passing Moscow at midnight. Laura Ingalls from Wayneham Oklahoma heads to New York aiming a solo flight to France.
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Alexander Magyar
George Enders
Atlantic
Budapest
Harbor Grace
Seth Yarrington
Edward Maloney
Long Island
Mexico City
Roosevelt Field
Joseph Lebria
Marcel Doret
France
Moscow
Paris
Tokyo
Laura Ingalls
Wayneham, Okahoma
New York
First National Granted Broad Trustee Powers
The First National financial institution is granted trust powers by the federal reserve board. The bank may act as trustee executor administrator guardian assignee and receiver subject to required standards. The action follows a board decision granting expanded fiduciary authority to the local bank.
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Bank
Federal Reserve
First National
Federal Reserve Board
Alabama Town Cancels All Municipal Taxes for 1931
Gainesville Alabama council exempted all municipal taxes for 1931. Mrs. Lewis quoted a Washington information bureau indicating the city acted by order of the council to remove tax charges for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Daily Today
Lewis
Washington Information Bureau
Gainesville, Ala
Rotary Club Names Committees for Coming Year
President J A Woods of Decatur Rotary announces committee appointments for the coming year with the full slate to be released within a day or two.
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J. A. Woods
Decatur Rotary Club
Miss Sims Remains Critically Ill at Home
Mt Hope July 13 Special Miss Adell Sims remains in critical condition at her home after a serious two month illness. Friends regret to inform.
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MT. Hope
Adell Sims
Baseball Guests Attend Nashville Game
Carlyle Blackwell H O Goidel and Jim Coutsas attended the Nashville baseball game yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle Blackwell
H. O. Goidel
Jim Coutsas
Nashville
Germany frets over bank crisis as government pledges support
Berlin reports a full day cabinet session on a sweeping bank decree to stave exchange and loan losses while Darmstaedter and other large banks face a moratorium. Hans Luther heads to Basel as German authorities seek fast relief with international cooperation urged by American observers. Stock markets react with initial drops then partial recovery amid banking talks.
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Germany
St Tana
Hans Luther
Reich Bank
Bagel
World Bank
Washington
Europe
Berlin
Wall Street
Basel
Large sums from local banks fire up July interest
Interest payments from banks and loan companies boost earnings as figures rise this July. Local fi nancial institutions report high returns on savings accounts and stocks, with totals reaching into the millions, though exact figures remain unreported.
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Hollywood
Songster
Maine
Charles Ludberg
Anne Morrow
Fay
Mrs
Rudy Vallee
Ohio
Elizabeth Osborn
Ruby Hinson
Jonesboro
Ark
H. E
Lawhead
Harrisonville
Irwin Vrooman
Vrooman
George Colburn
Manhattan
Kaw
Ershul Thomas
Art Bielby
William Bramphall
Lloyd
Sask
Uico & Hill
Yorkville
O. Maries Sage
St. Clair
Michigan
Christian
Dulaneys
McGlathery
Lookmont Tire
Globe
Glenna
Collest
National
Golf
Miss Sims
U.S
The
Heinrich
Long- Wal
Rom
Amerce
Terena
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