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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1936

Page

3

Review Upon 4-H Efforts

L T Wagnon reports Morgan county hosts thirty-one organized 4 H clubs with 875 boys enrolled. Projects include corn 288 pig 212 cotton 202 calves 120 poultry 89 potatoes 76 and more. Plans for pure seed and purebred livestock next year, bulk cotton seed, and a three day trip to dams and parks were postponed due to infantile paralysis. Regular meetings paused until epidemic danger passes.

L. T. Wagnon Morgan County Alabama Morgan Wheeler Dam Wilson Dam Pickwick Dam Shiloh National Military Park

Hartselle Hosts Al Fresco Dinner Complimenting Larkins

Mr and Mrs Thomas of Decatur entertained Saturday evening in the gardens of Mr and Mrs P G Kimbrough. The occasion complimented Mr and Mrs Jack Larkin of Miami Florida returning from two months in Europe. Others present included Mr and Mrs Reign Mrs Harold Shelton Mrs Driscoll Mrs Addie and others from Decatur.

Thomas Decatur P. G. Kimbrough Jack Larkin Miami Fla Europe Reign Chattanooga Tenn Harold Shelton Tampa She Driscoll Addie and Holcombe Daytona Beach George MacGregor Hartselle

4-Square Bridge Club Meets for Summer Games

Mrs George Stephenson hosted the 4 Square Bridge club Friday afternoon. The rooms were decorated with summer flowers. The top score prize went to Mrs Coy Summerford. A salad course was served to a list of members after the games.

4-Square Bridge Club George Stephenson Coy Summerford Harold Parker John Lile Arthur Howell Eric Howell J. W. Henderson Thomas Stewart J. F. Stewart, Jr

Helena Seeks Townwide Store Reorganization

Helena tells publisher Ben Morris she will move Henderson’s to an employee stock company with Courtney as adviser and charity to receive her salary and proceeds from the house sale. She then fires Roger Barnes, warns of further action, and prepares to depart for Crest Mountain Lodge.

Jameson Helena Heletra Leah Frazier Roger Barnes John Lassiter Ben Morris Henderson's Mr. Morris Morris Courtney Henderson Henderson House Mr. Barnes Barnes Peter Crest Mountain Lodge Miffin Street

Storm disrupts Florida Gulf coast with limited damage

A tropical disturbance crossed the Florida Keys into the Gulf of Mexico causing moderate winds and rain squalls. A utility worker was fatally burned during preparatory work while power lines swayed. no major storms or evacuations occurred.

Miami Fla Gulf of Mexico Florida Fineman Florida Keys Bahamas Gulf Stream Key Largo Keys Grady Norton Weather Bureau Jacksonville Norton Gulf WPA Homestead Everglades Fort Myers West Coast

End of Article Cites Unresolved Resolve Phrase

The fragment ends with a declaration that a party will remain until a decision is made. No other facts or names are provided to establish context or an event.

Investigation of Mob Tactics in Pickens County Trial

Governors office dispatched investigators to Pickens County to probe claims of mob intimidation during the Lee Summerville case. The inquiry followed testimony by Grant and Clarence Carrington at a clemency hearing, alleging they were taken from their homes after Deputy Sheriff B. C. Johnson was killed.

Montgomery Ala Pickens County Bibb Graves Lee Summerville B. C. Johnson Graves State Pardon Board Grant Clarence Carrington Pickens

Band Misses Engagement by 300 Miles

Geographically confused national dance orchestra led by Jack Denny arrived in Henderson, North Carolina, while its engagement was scheduled in Hendersonville, located in the western corner of the state, causing a last minute mix up for the group and event organizers.

Henderson N. C Jack Denny Hendersonville

Young Lee Takes Lead In Oklahoma Senate Race

Josh Lee, former professor, leads in Oklahoma U S Senate race with 106,000 vote margin after 3,132 of 3,411 precincts. Lee 263,204 and Marland 176,505. He faces Herbert K. Hyde in November, following Gore’s retirement. Lee’s win coincides with shifts in district representation and other races across the state.

Oklahoma City Josh Lee Thomas P. Gore Hyde U. S Charles F. Urschel Marland Lee Mallatd Oklahoma Cocon Percy Gassaway Stemher Lylenoe Seminole Eaid Wil Rogers Sam Houston Rogers Moore Claremore Rep

Chesterfield Cigarettes Advert Claim Satisfy

A vintage ad asserts Chesterfield cigarettes satisfy unlike other brands, implying superior taste and smoking experience through its copy.

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