Athens Social Ledger Highlights Local Visitors and Travel
Mr and Mrs R H McConnell and Miss Mal Rogers plan a Catskills vacation this week. Mrs John W Hill of Nashville visited Mr and Mrs R M Rawls. Buford Collins and E E Carruth hosted family guests from Muscle Shoals and Pittsburgh. Twins named Judith and Janice welcomed by Holly Carter. Various visits to Florence, Huntsville, Birmingham and Newport noted along with a Parke trip to Washington DC. New Athens fire truck used for first call. TVA payrolls aiding city business during summer lull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. McConnell
Gesnare
Malcomb ‘Rogers
Catskill Mountains
New York
John W. Hill
Nashville
Eickmont Springs
Delray
Fla
R. M. Rawls
Buford Collins
Muscle Shoals
E. E. Carruth
Walton Woodroof
Pittsburgh
Thomas 8. Woodroof
Margaret Hillhouse
Birmingham
Mal Rogers
Holly Carter
Judith
Janice
Cliff Almon
Decatur
Addie Hudson
Ashville
W. F. Johnson
Sallie
Marie Lane
Huntsville
Athens
Ernest Hine
Florence
BE. H.surles
Kansas
Shelton
Lawrence Cole
Buford Cole
Parke
Washington, D. C
Herbert Walker
Pampas
Texas
Krenzeman
Fred Wall
Sadie Alabama Bar Association
Montgomery
Almason
Harwell
S Hospital
H. F. Clark
TVA
Payetteville
Peebles
Tiny Red Ant Topples Spider in Backyard Feat
Los Angeles reports amateur naturalist Frank Wilmoth placed a black widow in a bowl with a red ant. The ant attacked, amputated all legs, and then severed the widow's head. A separate match saw a gray wolf spider killed quickly by a black widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los, Angeles
Frank Wilmoth
Night patrol chase turns into tag with night marshal
Sheriff Ha Peterson trailed a suspicious car for over an hour then learned the car was trailing him. He later discovered the driver was night Marshal Clark Collins and that their sons hold responsible positions. George Peck visited Decatur Wednesday. George Dobbins of Huntsville visited Athens. Boyd Biles reported his Flymouth stolen Sunday night and found wrecked on Bee Line highway. No decision yet on a new bank for the old Partners & Merchants building though serious consideration is noted. About $20,000 from PWA funds is allotted for county road and bridge projects.
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Tag Manti
Utah
Ha Peterson
Clark Collins
George Peck
Decatur
George Dobbins
Huntsville
Athens
Boyd Biles
Bee Line
Partners & Merchants Bank
PWA
Premium Gulflube Oil Protection Offered at Gulf Dealers
Gulf dealers advertise Gulflube oil at 5 dollars per quart under the Sign of the Orange Disc. The promotion markets affordable oil protection for budgets and emphasizes nationwide availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulflube
Gulf
Foods Give You Pep GLADYS GAD
An article advises boosting energy and beauty in summer by eating fresh vegetables and fruits and getting exercise and fresh air. It promotes salads of raw vegetables, avoids heavy winter dishes, and stresses fruits like berries and stewed fruits, along with outdoor habits to retain pep and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Gad
Amerian
Arabia
Courtry
A Slice of City Humor and People Talk
A jumble of quips and vignettes about money, marriage, policing, and dating from a city paper. Dialogues include a policeman's birthday book gift, American habits abroad, a doctor courting a girl, a will with debts, and a father son talk about life after dinner.
Make This Model at Home Wardrobe Individuality Pattern 2356
The Anne Adams pattern 2356 promotes an “Individuality” themed shirtwaist frock with a wide collar and unique sleeve cut. Shows a bow, front-line interest, back pleats, and color options such as striped red-dominant fabric with navy buttons. Sizes 12 to 40, price 12 dollars for 86 inch fabric. illustrated steps included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Annie Adams Tern
Perade Deeue
Measurements for a young woman and skincare advice
The text lists a 17 year old girl’s approximate measurements and client bust for tailoring. It also includes skin care tips advising nightly lanolin or rich cream to nourish the delicate tissues and reduce lines. A cosmetic hair bleaching mixture is described using household ammonia and other ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Margaret
Seventh Victim in Belfast Shootings During Orangemen Event
A sniper killed James Andrews, 18, the sole support of his blind parents, amid clashes linked to the Orangemen’s celebration marking the anniversary of a historic battle in Belfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Northern Ireland
James Andrews
New Trade Pacts Enclosed By FDR
Roosevelt announced new reciprocal tariff pacts with the Soviet Union and other nations aimed at boosting U.S. employment. The Soviet agreement envisioned up to 30 million dollars in trade over the next 12 months, drawing criticism in Congress and prompting Senator McCarran to propose repeal of the reciprocal tariff law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Soviet Union
Russia
Senate
McCarran
Ney
Quarantine Ended At Athens Camp
Athens Alabama July 18 after a quarantine of more than two weeks over two infantile paralysis cases the boys at the Athens COC camp are allowed freedom and await transfer to Fort McClellan Anniston for further care no additional cases reported
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Athens Coc
Fort McClellan
Anniston
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Boothin
Cee
Capitol
MR. Dynamite
Guidel
Gulf Refining Company
Csulflube
Pat Paterson
Xanes
Europe
Dorothy
Oulaine
ATR
Coffey
Strand
Theatre Hartselle
Guam
Lae
Lila Las
Michael Auer
Alabama
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tie
Polytechnic Init
University OF Alabama
Alabama College
Montevallo
Alabama Power
Hoa
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