Family Plans For Unexpected Wealth
In New York on July 17 Abra ham Starr a poor foundry worker from an East Side tenement learns he is to inherit a fortune of about a million dollars from a long-lost uncle named Starr who vanished 36 years ago. The parents say after the windfall they will remain in their familiar home near the el and will let their children decide if they wish to move to a fancier neighborhood.
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New York
Abraham Starr
East Ride
He. Oarmond
Sarr
Starr
Mt Tabor Home Demonstration Club Hosts Year End Rally
The Mt Tabor home demonstration club closed a successful year with a rally and social at Mrs W E Ryan's home on the last Saturday night in June. The group began its third year July 5 with a call meeting to elect officers and featured a squash canning demonstration by Mrs Clara Moore and Mrs W Ryan.
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Mt. Tabor
W. E. Ryan
Eee
Virgie Ryan
Ruth Luker
Estelle Mill
Louise MrOutchen
Josie Hood
Grace Reeves
Nell Prince
Clara Moore
W Ryan
Congress probes anti-utility bill telegrams inquiry
The Associated Press reports Congress seeks more evidence on the burning of telegrams related to an anti-utility bill. A House miscellaneous legislation committee continues its lobby inquiry and a resolution for July 23 adjournment is tabled.
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HOUSE
Up Miscellaneous Legisla Rures
Local Church Circles Hold Sessions and Roster of Visitors
The Striking Study district church notes members present at Otis Clase Louise Robinson circle and the First Methodist missionary group meeting at home with prayers songs and leadership. Kelley Circle of the Baptist WMA met with roll call dues and Blue Birds selection followed by a mission study lecture and refreshments. Numerous local residents are listed as visiting relatives or attending nearby events, including trips to Decatur Birmingham Florence and Danville.
HARTSELLE ITEMS Junior BYPU Picnic and Activities
Hartselle groups from First Baptist Junior BY PU enjoy a city park picnic led by Miss Henrietta Clay and Mrs Frank Cooper with Ann Speake’s group winning the team contest and Pete Lawrence the top individual. A Hatfield Lake swimming party hosted by Miss Gladys Speake drew visitors Edna Gray Dempsey and Sarah McKay among others. Girl Scout troop 1 held a Duskin Springs breakfast and swim. The Senior Circle of First Methodist met for a study class on Orientals in American Life and prayer for revival.
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Pete Lawrence
Paul Smith
Trueman Praytor
Rachel Praytor
Frances Ransom
Ruth Smith
Ann Speake
Nell Payne
D. W. Burson
Henrietta In
Frank Cooper
C. F. Penn
Gladys Speake
Edna Gray Dempsey
Sarah McKay
Ashland
Hatfield Lake
Evelyn Clark
Mildred Groover
Wanda Murphy
Marie Stover
Nell Sample
Walter Poole
Frank Smith
Guy Roberts
Donald Kyle
Peter Wilder
Edwin Miller
F. M. Speake
Otto Speake
Stepping Out Exclusive Pictures of Quins First Steps
Tomorrow the paper features exclusive pictures of the Quins as they take their first tentative steps in public life. The fledgling team shows promise and charm, drawing attention from fans and local observers alike.
New Alabama Laws Ban Marathon Endurance Contests
Montgomery July 18. The Miller law of the 1935 legislature bans all marathon or endurance contests. It prohibits promotion advertising and participation in marathon dance walkathon or similar endurance events for more than eight consecutive hours. Penalties include 30 to 90 days in jail, fines of 50 to 800 dollars, or both, with each day counted as a separate violation.
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Montgomery
Ala
Eee Eresentative Ueares
Bumter
Mars
English Fleet In Maneuvers Today
A line of warships sailed from Portsmouth led by King George aboard the royal yacht Victoria and Albert for maneuvers. The maneuvers included a battle to the death between robot planes and new anti aircraft guns, following the silver jubilee review of the fish fleet.
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Portsmouth
England
King George
Victoria and Albert
Fish Fleet
Locals Welcome Visitors and Legion Men in Mobile
The text notes several residents and visitors in Mobile. It lists families who moved to Hartselle, guests staying with Mrs. L. G. Gulley, and visitors from Ashland and Decatur. It also records Misses Dempsey and McKay from Ashland visiting Gladys Speake, Ruth Morrow visiting Mrs. Sharpley, Johnny Gibbs visiting the Clements, Margaret Payne visiting Lawrenceburg, and Betty Burleson returning home after a visit. It ends with a list of men at the American Legion convention: Herman Puckett G. P. Frost A. By Niz Myra Lindsey L. H. Houston Emmett Bridges A. D. Sample.
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Hartselle
L. G. Gulley
Edna Gray Dempsey
Sarah McKay
Ashland
Gladys Speake
Ruth Lee Morrow
Grenada
E. H. Sharpley
Johnny Gibbs
Hanceville
J. R. W. Clements
Margaret Payne
Lawrenceburg
Tenn
Betty Burleson
Decatur
Mobile
American Legion
Messrs
Herman Puckett
G. P. Frost
A. By Niz
Myra Lindsey
L. H. Houston
Emmett Bridges
A. D. Sample
Hitler Personally Goes Out on Patrol
Berlin reports Reichs fuhrer Hitler personally patrolled the Kurfürsten damm area last night to ensure no new anti Semitic rioting. He rode the boulevard twice in a white raincoat and traveling cap, flanked by adjutants and secret service men, to confirm firm measures after Monday’s disturbances.
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Berlin
Stunt Flying Show At Wheeler Dam
The Mid South Airways of Memphis Tennessee will stage an exhibition of stunt flying and parachute jumping at Wheeler Dam air on Sunday afternoon July 21. Vernon Omlie the famed Memphis aviator will be in charge. The public was invited. Willie Jackson known as Dare
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Mid South Airways
Memphis
Tenn
Wheeler Dam Air
Ernon Omlie
Willie Jackson
Dare
Devil Willie to Demonstrate Parachute Jumps in Exhibitions
The article notes Devil Willie, claimed as the country’s only negro parachute jumper, will perform parachute jumping exhibitions.
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Devil Willie
Reich Replies to Catholic Protest
An unclear transcript suggests Reich addresses Catholic protests, mentioning religion’s rise over years and priests’ roles. The fragment hints at a public or political reply amid religious tension with unspecified speakers and locations.
Lyons Electrical Company opens on Lee Street
Tim Lyons, former Cullman resident and University of Alabama graduate electrical engineer, opens Lyons Electrical Company at 126 Lee Street. He brings years of practical experience to the new shop.
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Lee Street
Tim Lyons
Cullman
Lyons Electrical Company
Mr. Lyons
University of Alabama
Allotment Made To Coast: Roosevelt Grants Relief Funds
President Roosevelt today allotted 203,906 of works relief funds to the coast guard for new boats and shore station reconditioning. He also appropriated 463,800 to the veterans administration for construction at several hospitals.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Coast Guard
Veterans’ Administration
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