Graves Seen as Logical Choice to Lead Alabama Roosevelt Drive
Alabama politics buzzes over Senator Lister Hill suggesting former Governor Bibb Graves head the New Deal campaign in the state. Graves, famed for two terms and strong Washington ties, would stay in the spotlight through the November election while Dixon watches for a successor.
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W. T. Maynor
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Capitol Hill
Lister Hill
Bibb Graves
Graves
Hill
Washington
James A. Parley
Gessner T. McCorvey
Marion Rushton
Lennard Thomas
Roosevelt
Frank M. Dixon
Dixon
Chauncey Sparks
Barbour County
Haygood Paterson
Paterson
Sparks
Birmingham
American Legion
Legion
Mobile
John Newsome
Negro Home Demonstration Agent Advises Bedding Care
Gene Ahern article recounts guidance on bed hygiene and pest control. It details cleaning iron or wood beds, spraying locks with a kerosene turpentine gasoline mix, washing springs, and using multiple sheets or papers for infant sleep. It advises turning mattresses weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Gee Negro
Good Apartments in Demand Reach Four Daily Want Ad
In a crowded market, desirable rental units remain highly sought after as tenants seek quality living spaces. Listings note prime locations and competitive rates, with landlords promoting amenities to attract renters.
Make This Model at Home by Anne Adams
Anne Adams promotes Pattern 4472 with two child dress styles from one pattern. The feature includes lace edged yoke details, front panel points, and optional self fabric ruffles. Pattern sizes 2 4 6 8 10. fabric needs listed. price fifteen cents. book and pattern options offered.
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Anne Adams
Decatur Daily
Pattern Department
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Somerville and Morgan County Community Notes
Local residents from Morgan County and Somerville travel for family events and medical visits in Birmingham and Decatur. The column reports relatives visiting, a grandson’s funeral in Dayton, vacations in Nashville, illness updates, and residents hosting guests at homes along Route 1 and nearby towns.
Athens Bridge Club Dines and Competes at Elk River Cabin
Mr and Mrs W C Chambers hosted the dinner bridge club at their Elk River cabin Friday night. Guests enjoyed boating and swimming before a chicken stew and homemade ice cream. Prizes went to Mrs Fred Martin for high score and Baylis Hightower for high men. traveling prize to Mrs John W Wilson Jr. Names of attendees listed with several couples and individuals.
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W. C. Chambers
Dinner Bridge Club
Elk River
Fred Martin
Baylis’ Hightower
John W. Wilson, Jr
Martin
Jack Tan
Ner
D. J. Wilson
David L. Rosenall, Jr
Baylis Hightower
George C. Johnson
Elizabeth Malone
John W. Wilson
Mary Lillian Feigley
Jack Gilbert
Alfred London
Bridge
William C. Armstrong
Hardld Horvern
Herbert Dupree
Jace Jeffery
Ronald
Local Bank Official Confined By Illness Reports Recovery
A. B. McWilliams of Limestone County Bank has been confined to his home for ten days due to illness but is now reported to be recovering. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Tinsley and son of Gilbertsville Ky were recent guests of Dr. and Mrs. D. J. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onnie Waugh
Everett Lemmond
Wesley Turney
Baugh’s Infirmary
J. W. Winton
R. C. Miller
Warrior
Betty Jean Maxwell
Herbert Maxwell
G. Mikell
Hartselle
R. ©. Miller
Barbara Ann
Hartselle Pike
Myrtle Miller
W. J. King
Starling
Bartlett
Texas
W. E. King
Dallas
Myrtle Murray
Birmingham
Inez Gillbreath
Somerville
Alabama
Mattie Simpson
Mary J. Johnson
Aileen Kay
Decatur
la Roteral, Jr
A. B. McWilliams
Limestone County Bank
Jim ‘Tinsley
Rise in arrests during summer lull in Athens county
In Athens Alabama on July 29 authorities report a sharp rise in arrests for law violations during the summer lull. The county jail had previously recorded a low inmate count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Dynamite Stored by Road Foreman Hit by Lightning
Fred Anderson, road crew foreman, stored 560 pounds of dynamite under his hack bed for safe keeping. Lightning struck a nearby tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wynot
Neb
Fred Anderson
Ehack
Faithful guardian Queen dies after on highway accident
Queen the loyal white collie that saved C. C. Glenn from a Jersey bull in 1930 was killed by a car on the Joe Wheeler highway. The 14 year old dog had earlier saved Glenn who suffered broken ribs and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Glenn
Joe Wheeler
C C. Glenn
Glenn
Dynamite Stash Sparked Shack Incident and Urgent Move
A chaotic scene ended with a door torn from a shack. The dynamite failed to detonate, prompting Anderson to relocate the explosive from under his bed to a safer location. No injuries reported.
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Anderson
Gly-Cas Rejuvenates Ailing Mrs Acuff After Digestive Troubles
Mrs J W Acuff of Rural Route Huntsville recounts severe fatigue sleepless nights and poor digestion caused by intestinal impurities. After trying Gly-Cas herbal remedy she reports rapid improvement with restored energy and full nights of restful sleep and no kidney disturbance.
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J. W. Acuff
Hunteville
Cas
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Stull & Co., Cullman, Als
Mayflower Transit Co
Elliott
Transfer. CO
Pensacola
Florida
Martin F. Whitt
A. 8. Pitts
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Douglas Rogers
Fort Smith, Ark
P W. Hendricks
P. I. Dawson
Elkkmont
New York City
R. C. Martin
A. M. McConnell
Red Boiling Springs
Tenn
Joe Sarver, Jr
Auburn
Virginia
Harry E. Parker
Coral Gables
Albert Jervis
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Morgan County
Price
Annie B. Campbell
Wanda Campbell
Cripple Children's
Wanda
Watkins
Dayton
Ohio
Willis Watkins
Georgia
Edgar McClure
Shirley
Nashville
O. B. Gilchrist
Damon Blackwell
Thomas Ransom
Jack Ransom
Athens College
Maggie Ransom
Carter Davis
The
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Margaret Ransom
Aileen Lemmond
Gilbert Lemmond
Falkville
Oscar Waugh
Bertha
Lillie Waugh
Photog
Rnjé
Sants Catalins Park
Cecille Perkins
Jean Arthur
Fred MacMurray
Melvyn Douglas
New Wesley Ruggles
Princess Theatre
Melvyn
Jean
MacMurray
J. R. Daniels
Insurance and Financing
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Gly-Cas
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