Record crowds pack Hatton picnic for political speeches
In Hatton Lawrence county Alabama about 3000 people attended a large village picnic. Local and national candidates spoke including Marvin Kelly Melvin Hutson A G Patterson Ed B Almon A F Harman Tom Heflin and others with Dixie Band music between talks.
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Moulton
Ala
Spei
Lawrence County
Hatton
Marvin Kelly
Martselle
Melvin Hutson
Decatur
State Senate
Lawrence
Morgan
A. F. Harman
Harman
Ed B. Almon
Congress
Eighth
Almon
A. G. Patterson
Patterson
Tom Heflin
Senator Heflin
Dixie Band
Cc. C. Smith
Adult Schools Well Attended
Several hundred men and women in Crenshaw county attend 24 opportunity schools under the Alabama state department of education. Equal sessions for white and black students, four hours daily, for those age 16 and older. Organized under J. B. Norton of Louisville, Alabama.
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Laverne
Ala
Crenshaw County
State Department of Educatin
J. B. Norton
Louisville
Dad's Girl Clocked In A Murder Case Turnabout
Clara Dee Forester, daughter of financier Matthew Forester, is arrested for first degree murder in Moreau case after a cloak linked to a wealthy client is found. Gregory and lawyer Craig Donley defend her as she endures jail, bail denial, and public scrutiny while awaiting trial.
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Ivan
Moreau
Clara Dee
Gregory
Wrap
Craig Donley
Grady’s
Clara Dee Forester
Matthew Forester
Mr. Donley
Winfield
John
Baltimore
Winfie
Uncle John
New York
Dee
Three Men Loot Bank In Hartford Wisconsin
Three men robbed the First Nation Bank in Hartford Wisconsin around noon, slugging the cashier and threatening customers. Two customers and five employees were present as the trio, all young men, demanded the safe be opened or warned of violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Wis
First Nation 11
Light showers bring relief to sweltering Hartselle
Light rains fell in Hartselle on July 23 and were welcomed by residents enduring a long dry spell. The small shower brought refreshing relief to a hot period in the town.
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Hartselle
Alabama Kind in Lawrence County Tax Aid for Schools
Moulton Ala July 7 The Alabama legislature increased gasoline tax revenue sharing to Lawrence County. From 1926 to 1929 county school funding rose from 56 612 to 79 417, supporting longer terms for elementary and senior high students and adding 157 655 attendance days across the county.
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Moulton
Ala
Alabama
Lawrence County
Miller Addresses Athens Crowd in Campaign Rally
Judge B. M. Miller, Alabama gubernatorial candidate, spoke to a crowded Athens audience at the city court Monday morning. Judge S. F. Hobbs introduced him and received liberal applause. Miller planned an Elkmont appearance in the afternoon.
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Athens
Ala
B. M. Miller
Alabama
S. F.hobbs
Miller
Elkmont
Miniature course opens near Athens with skating rink
Sally Grisham of Athens has opened a miniature golf course east of the city, along with a skating rink. He plans to add a swimming pool and develop a city playground at his location.
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Athens
Ala
Sally Grisham
State Aids Nine Month School Term Expansion
The passage notes nine months equivalent funding supported by the state, enabling advances in schooling with patron support and concerted effort from school communities. It attributes much of the progress to state assistance.
Detroit Visitors Visit Goode Family
Detroit resident John R. Goode visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Goode in this city. He is accompanied by Delman Goode of Detroit who will spend time with relatives here.
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John R. Goode
Detroit, Mich
J. O. Goode
Delman Goode
Detroit
New School Nears Completion Plans in Athens
In Athens Alabama on July 23 a new city high school building on the Fairview campus nears completion. With an investment of 40000 dollars the outer shell is finished and interior work begins, relieving crowded conditions and housing junior and senior high departments.
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Athens
Ala
New
City High School
Fairview
Visiting Aunt in Cornelian Court
Miss Willie Griffis of Athens visits her aunt Mrs. Odo Smith at her home in Cornelian Court.
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Willie Griffis
Athens
Odo Smith
Cornelian Court
Mrs. Bridges Improving At Benevolent Hospital
Reports from the bedside of Mrs. Emmett Bridges at the Benevolent hospital are encouraging. It is thought she is on the road to recovery.
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Hartselle
Emmett Bridges
Benevolent Hospital
Bridges
Road Work Starts In Limestone Now
County roads begin annual maintenance with able bodied residents outside city limits required to donate ten days of labor. State trunk highways remain the responsibility of the state highway department.
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Athens
Ala
State Highway Department
Greens at the Valley Club Stay in Fine Shape
The greens at Valley Country Club remain excellent despite a long dry spell. Pro George Curtis notes careful maintenance this season with watering saving several greens from barren grass and keeping them in good condition.
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The
Valley Country Club
George Curtis
Resting Well Mrs Hartsell Undergoes Operation
Friends report Mrs. G. D. Hartsell is resting as well as can be expected at Benevolent Hospital after an operation several days ago.
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Hartselle
G. D. Hartsell
Benevolent Hospital
Jefferson county fall docket lists 73 capital cases
Records show 73 capital cases in Jefferson County criminal court for the fall term starting in October. Of these, 32 defendants are awaiting trial on bond, 21 are jailed, one has a conviction awaiting a motion outcome, four bonds have been forfeited, three serve prison terms, three are in an insane asylum, and one case remains on the docket due to a naming error.
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Jefferson County Criminal Court
Forney Brandon
Car Run Improves as Service Men Weigh Its State
Report notes the car appeared to run well at the time though some service men questioned its condition. They debated whether further checks were needed to ensure reliability.
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South
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Miss Forester
Iola
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Jefferson
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Universal Credit Company Plan of Time Payments
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