Patterson Appeals to Limestone Crowd in Athens Campaign Speech
Andrew G. Patterson drew one of the largest Athens crowds as he campaigned in Limestone County for the eighth district seat, arguing issues over road funding and federal aid. He contrasted his record with opponent Edward B. Almon, defending his own work in the highway program and public service while criticizing Almon for delays and past positions.
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Curtis Gover
Athens
Andrew G. Patterson
Edward B. Almon
Tterson
Patterson
Limestone County
Ople
Brey
Almon
Elkville
Decatur
Treasury
Treas
Montgomery
Falkville
Judge Almon
Ives
Tuskin
Ptu
Colbert County
Patterson Attacks Almon Over Muscle Shoals Handling
Patterson labels Almon as evasive on Muscle Shoals issues and public works funds. He contrasts wartime service with committee leadership and urges voters to decide August 12 based on record and needs for Tennessee River development.
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Senate
Muscle Shoals
House
Patterson
Congressional Record
Almon
Congress
Tennessee
Multiple Arrests On Misdemeanor Charge
Several arrests on misdemeanor charges were made Sunday night by Deputy Sheriff Gibson on the Moul ton pike following citizen complaints that disorderly conduct was nearly a nightly occurrence in that section.
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Gibson
Moulton Pike
Traffic Delayed as Keller Bridge Draw Opens for Boat
Traffic stalled Sunday when the Keller Memorial bridge draw opened to pass a boat and refused to return. Long lines formed as cars waited while officials worked to reset the electrically operated mechanism after a blown fuse caused the delay.
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Keller Memorial Bridge
Rainfall Urgently Needed in Western Morgan County
Rainfall is badly needed in the fertile western area of Morgan county as no general rain has visited that section. The region is described as one of the county’s most productive farming zones and currently dry.
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Morgan County
Rev Frank T. Smith Returns From South Alabama Revival
Pastor Frank T. Smith of Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church has returned from a ten day revival campaign in South Alabama. He preached at both morning and evening services on Sunday.
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Frank T. Smith
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
South Alabama
Bee Line Highway Construction Funds Allocated for Decatur Athens Link
The federal government has turned over 280000 to the state for road work. Governor Bibb Graves and State Highway Commissioner Woolsey Finnell told Decatur and Athens business leaders that the unfinished Bee Line link between Decatur and Athens would be the first project.
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Decatur
Athens
Bibb Graves
Woolsey Finnell
Dry weather aids war on malaria in county
Dry weather helps curb malaria by eliminating breeding sites and reducing the disease carrying mosquitoes. Many families have followed health advice to screen homes against flies and mosquitoes this season, contributing to the campaign's success.
Stewart elected buraeus leader
Athens Alabama July 28 Fred Stewart superintendent of the Tennessee Valley Experimental farm in Limestone county was elected president of the Limestone county farm bureau for the coming year. M C Grisham retired as president and became first vice president with W G Peebles as second vice president and C F Powell as third vice president George Braly was also named in the report.
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Fred Stewart
Tennessee Valley Experimental Farm
This County
Limestone County Farm Bureau
M. C. Grisham
W. G. Peebles
C. F. Powell
George Braly
Candidacy Rally Draws Massive Ovation and Support
A triumphant crowd extols the candidate with a tremendous ovation as scores press in to shake hands and offer congratulations. Supporters pledge their dedication to his campaign amid enthusiastic acclaim.
Republicans to Meet at Courthouse August 12
All Republicans in Limestone county are summoned to the Courthouse on August 12 to elect delegates to the district and state conventions. The call was issued by Guy M. Jacobs, chairman of the county Republican organization.
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Limestone County
Guy M. Jacobs
Farmers urged to stick with cooperative farming principles
Secretary and treasurer Prof. L. N. Duncan of Auburn addressed the bureau, stressing cooperative farming and marketing and urging farmers to adhere to these principles during the coming season.
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L. N. Duncan
Auburn
Dent F. Green Improves After Montgomery Surgery
Dent F. Green state superintendent of banks is reported greatly improved after an operation at a Montgomery hospital. Local friends in Decatur note his better condition and speedy recovery pursued by medical staff.
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Decatur
Dent F. Green
Banks
Montgomery Hospital
Texas results pleasing here in Democratic primary
Morgan county Democrats cheered as Texas primary returns showed Thomas B. Love, Hoovercrat leader in 1928, defeated with 63,542 votes out of 627,327. Ma Ferguson led the ticket by about 53,749, signaling a strong Democratic showing locally.
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Morgan County
Texas
Thomas B. Love
Hoovercrats
Love
Ma’ Ferguson
Almon Campaigns Limestone Voters in Athens
Athens Alabama July 28 Special representative of the ver district an election has been in his headquarters in Athens this week speaking at various points throughout the county Judge Almon opposes A G Patterson of Decatur former head of the Public Service Commission and 1926 governor candidate Democrats of Virginia who left the party in 1928 returned to the fold while North Carolina defeated Senator Farni fold Simmons Hoover forces Texas defeated Thomas B Love.
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Almon
Lister Hill
Patterson
Alabama
Congressman Hill
Morgan Countian
Congress
Aimon
Highway Commission
Sheffield
Public Service Commission
Alabama Power Company
Commission
Athens
Ala
Edward B. Almon
Crats
Virginia
North Carolina
Farnifold Simmons
Hoover
Texas
Thomas B. Love
Crotalaria Grows Well Across Southern States
A new legume named Crotalaria shows strong growth in southern states, suggesting robust adaptability and potential for regional agriculture.
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Crete
Wilson
Washington
Frank
House of Representatives
Decatur Ice & Coal Co
Keller Bridge
Rev. Smith
Stewart
Duncan Heard
Limestone
Sterchi’s
Eben
Owle
Sterchi Bros. Stores, Inc
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