Paving Push for Joe Wheeler Highway Gains Momentum
Citizens in Tri Cities Flor Sheffield and Tuscumbia back a paving drive for the Decatur to Tuscumbia route, nicknamed the Joe Wheeler highway by Commissioner Pinnell. The movement aims to relieve dust and improve a major north Alabama link, potentially rerouting Bee Line traffic via the Bee Line to Lee highway.
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Tri Cities
Flor- Sheffield
Tuscumbia
Decatur-Tuscumbia
Woolsey
Pinnell
Alabama Highways
Joe Wheeler
Bee Line
North
Alabama
Lee Highway
Athens
Rigid Inspection Brings Improvement in Meat
Dr M K Heath county health officials report May meat inspections show marked gains. In May he inspected 125 veals 36 porks 60 beeves with no meat condemned. This contrasts with past years when whole animals were condemned for tubercular or other disqualifying conditions.
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M. K. Heath
All Day Sing Planned at Hogan's Store Near Five Points
An all day singing event is scheduled for Sunday at Hogan's store several miles from Five Points. The public is cordially invited to attend this community musical gathering.
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Hogan’s Store
Five Points
Here
Mae Murray Sues Again Over Apartment Row
Hollywood gossip notes Mae Murray has filed another lawsuit, this time against an apartment house controversy. The former Broadway and screen star, famed for constant suits, is again in the headlines amid talk of her latest legal action and past disputes with film producers over roles.
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Hollywood
Mae
Mae Murray
Miss Murray
Mayor To Attend Florence Meeting
Eh Matoret is expected to attend a Florence municipal authorities meeting with city officials from across the state. A large program has been arranged for the occasion and attendance is anticipated tomorrow and Friday.
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Eh Matoret
Florence
Miss Guyton Joins Tennessee Valley Laboratory for Summer
Miss Anne Sophia Guyton of Columbia Tennessee has accepted a summer position at the Tennessee Valley Laboratory. She began training today and will be on duty for the summer months.
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Anne Sophia Guyton
Columbia Institute
Columbia, Tenn
Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Miss Guyton
Case of W. H. Hill vs Decatur Ice & Coal Company Settled
The circuit court case running since 1926 was called for trial before Judge James E. Horton. The suit was dismissed at the defendant’s cost with a thirty day stay of execution.
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W. H. Hill
Decatur Ice & Coal Company
James E. Horton
Jiggs the dog loses film job amid temperament blame
The dog star Jiggs is out of work in all barkie comedies while temperament is blamed. The next barkie titled The Dogway Melody will spoof film revues and The Broadway Melody. Claudette Colbert plans New York talkies after world tour with Norman Foster. Hell's Angels premiere tickets reach a local top of $11 with regular pricing the next day.
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Jiggs
Barkie
Smilie
Jack Oakie
Sweatshirt
Claudette Colbert
California
Norman Foster
New York
Hell's Angels
East Morgan Sing Draws Hundreds at Center Grove
The East Morgan sing at Center Grove is awaited by several hundred people. The event begins Sunday morning and continues through the day with strong community interest.
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Center Grove
Scout Troop 18 Aims To Grow at Central Methodist
Bryan McAfee leads Troop 18 at Central Methodist Church as it holds regular meetings. The troop had been without leadership after S. R. Stephenson resigned months ago. An active effort targets twenty scouts upon August registration.
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Bryan McAfee
Central Methodist Church
S. R. Stephenson
All Day Singing For Macedonians at Macedonia Church
An all day singing is planned for the fourth Sunday in June at Macedonia west church. Everyone is invited to attend and bring full baskets. Singers are urged to bring song books and several quartets from various sections of the Valley are expected to attend.
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Macedonia (West
Decatur Curb Market Seeks Boost in Buying and Selling
The Decatur curb market aims to raise sales by increasing buyer participation and encouraging more sellers to set up stalls. Organizers invite local vendors and shoppers to attend and trade goods in the curbside market space.
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Decatur Curb
Daily Crossword Puzzle ACKUSS 1
Puzzle clues and partial answers listed in a dense grid style with many misspellings and OCR errors. Entries include various across and down hints such as plant, kin, geography, measurements, and objects, typical of a newspaper crossword page.
Stiff Fines in Dry Law Cases Emphasized by Mayor Malone
Police docket notes life miserable for vendors of intoxicating liquor with many arrests for violations of the prohibition law. Mayor B L Malone reports that stiff fines are being imposed on offenders.
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B. L. Malone
Judgments Rendered Against Maryland Casualty Cases
Several circuit court suits against the Maryland Casualty Company were dismissed with judgments for the defendant on Tuesday. Plaintiffs named were Billie Mitchell, Leonard McNutt, and Frank Zier.
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Maryland Casualty Company
Billie Mitchell
Leonard McNutt
Frank Zier
Great Increase In Past Decade From Huntsville To Decatur
After an inspection of the Tennessee Valley Laboratory branch, Dr Havens state director praised the Decatur laboratory and noted more examinations are now done locally than in all state laboratories in 1920. The rise shows laboratories are increasingly valued and called upon by physicians statewide.
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Decatur
Huntsville
Tennessee Valley
Cr. Havens
A. J. Perolio
Business Visitors From Columbia Arrive in Decatur
F. F. Everett, a well known Columbia Tennessee businessman, was among the business visitors in Decatur today.
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F. F. Everett
Columbia,Tenn
Decatur
Nashville Pastor Heard At Shops
Rev. M. B. Smith pastor of Third Baptist Nashville conducted revival services at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist and spoke at the Louisville and Nashville shop gates at noon. He plans daily preaching during his visit.
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M. B. Smith
Third Baptist Church
Nashville
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Louisville and Nashville
Payne Visits City as Hartselle Notable
Elmer V. Payne a well known citizen of Hartselle was among business visitors in the city today.
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Elmer V. Payne
Hartselle
Community Sing Set to Open at 7 45 PM
Officials of the Community Sing anticipate a large audience at Thursday evening's event opening at 7 45 with participants from local groups and support from civic leaders.
Somerville Man J Tolly Johnson Seen Socializing in City
J Tolly Johnson of Somerville route No 3 was mingling with friends in the city this morning.
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J. Tolly Johnson
Somerville
Mrs Owen Wins Florida Election in Democratic Primary
Jacksonville reports Renomination for Ruth Bryan Owen in Fourth Florida district and Tom A Yon in Third Florida district. Owen leads Deen 39,960 to 10,590 with 311 of 420 precincts. Yon trails Catts 10,177 to 5,776 with 182 of 285 precincts. Bayliss has 1,450. Runoff possible if no majority.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Ruth Bryan Owen
Tom A. Yon
Florida
Owen
DeWitt T. Deen
Daytona Beach
Yon
Sydney J. Catts
J. Harvey Bayliss
Westside Church to Host Evening Service and Choir
The event at Westside Presbyterian church has shifted from 1 30 to 7 45 in the evening. Special arrangements will feature class singing as the program highlight.
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Westside Presbyterian Church
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