Confederate Veterans Hear Governor Welcome El Paso
General A T Goodwyn urged veterans to record Civil War experiences to counter what he called biased histories. North Carolina Governor Max Gardner praised Southern rebuilding after the conflict and spoke on the enduring spirit that led to renewal despite hardship.
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Goodwin
South
Appomatox
Lee
Grant
Southland
Max Gardner
North Carolina
United Confederate Veterans
State Sites Book Company Challenged in Rate Case
Alabama rate expert J. H. Alldredge says inter territorial rate revision proposed in Southeastern cases would hit Southern manufacturers hard, affecting many Alabama goods. Public Service Commission and Southeastern Association protest the change, warning it could bias rates in favor of Eastern producers.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Inter-State Commerce Commission
J. H. Alldredge
Alabama Public Service Commission
Public Service Commission
Southeastern Association of Railroad and Utility Commissioners
South
Alldredge
Relief plans agreed on by conferees
Washington June 5 AP A farm relief bill with the expert debenture plan removed was agreed by the senate and house conference committee. The measure, called the agricultural marketing act, will be engrossed and sent to the house, then back to the senate after house action. Officials say it should be acceptable to President Hoover.
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Washington
Senate
House Conference
House
Hoover
Ad- Neegn
Haugen
House Agricultural Committee
McNary
Senate Agriculture Committee
Vacation church school opens at Westside Presbyterian
The annual daily vacation Bible school at Westside Presbyterian opens Monday June 10 at 9 30 am under Mrs Will Tarpley with classes for ages six to twelve and older pupils with the pastor Rev S P Pryor directing. The program features hymns Bible memory work story teaching and handwork. Parents from all denominations are invited to enroll children.
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Westside Presbyterian Church
Will Tarpley
S. P. Pryor
Splendid Meeting at Rocky Creek
The Baptist workers meeting at Rocky Creek drew large attendance and strong interest in the county association work. The next gathering will be at Central church on June 28 with Rev. Clay I. Hudson, formerly local pastor, now with the Sunday school in Nashville, Tennessee. Details of the program will be announced later.
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Baptist Workers
Rocky Creek
Central Church
Clay I. Hudson
Nashville, Tenn
Mother and Son Earn Degrees at Alabama Commencement
At the University of Alabama ninety eighth commencement the Bachelor of Arts degree was awarded to Mrs. Abbie Snow of Tuscaloosa and her son Henry A. Snow making history with both mother and son earning degrees in the same year. Mrs Snow was also elected to Phi Beta Kappa during the exercises.
Spanish War Vets Go To Tuscaloosa
Several hundred Spanish American War veterans are expected in Tuscaloosa June 9 and 10 for the seventh annual state reunion. Henry B. Foster Camp No. 4 hosts with an entertainment and business program. Speakers include Leon Schwarz department commander Judge W. W. Brandon and Judge Leon McCord past commander of Montgomery camp.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Henry B. Foster
Leon Schwarz
W. W. Brandon
Leon McCord
Montgomery
Grand Jurors May Get Report Today
The Morgan county grand jury, assembled for the third time, may issue a report late this afternoon. It has met twice previously in special sessions and is probing county crime records this week with several serious charges to be examined.
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Morgan County
Grand Jury
Durant Six-Sixty Exhibit At Leeman Showrooms
The Durant Six-Sixty debuts as a refined entry in Durant lines and is on display at Leeman Motor Company showrooms on First Avenue. Leeman, Durant distributor owner, invites the public to view the new low priced car featuring a four forward speed transmission and modern design refinements likely to drive strong demand.
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Durant
Leeman Motor Company
First Avenue
Leeman
Durant Distributing Company
Ladies Of St Pauls Lutheran Church Name Debate
The ladies group at St Pauls Lutheran weigh proposed names for their society. Several options have been submitted and more will be discussed at the June meeting at Mrs Dave Siebert's residence, with the final selection by ballot at the July gathering.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Dave Siebert
Three Speeding Cases Heard Before Courts
Three speeding prosecutions were heard today in the municipal courts. The city police department continues to monitor traffic laws closely and enforce penalties.
New Currency To Replace Old Type
Specimens of the new currency, to be put into general use on July 10, have been received here by the Tennessee Valley Bank. John C. White, vice-president, stated the new currency will replace the old type gradually, with the old and larger bills kept in circulation as long as fit for use.
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Tennessee Valley Bank
John C. White
Triangle murder mystery shocks Los Angeles coast residents
Police label a mysterious triangle murder after Mrs Virginia Patty 28 found beaten and hanged in an apartment closet. Suspect William Tallman 23 aboard the steamship Admiral Benson denied guilt. husband Frank Patty and Mrs Patty’s diamonds and travel plans tied to the case.
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Los Angeles
Virginia Patty
Portland
Oregon
William Tallman
Admiral Benson
San Francisco
Heyman Cline
Captain Short
Tallman
Patty
M. W. Wilson
W. C. Johnson
Frank Patty
Wilson
Johnson
Hospital Area Improvement Focuses on Street Repairs
The street department has worked hard in the hospital section, upgrading Thoroughfares that had deteriorated since a sewer line was laid. The project aims to restore better roads for local residents and service vehicles.
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Hospital
Fayetteville Route Not In Good Shape
The Fayetteville Tennessee route to Chattanooga is not suitable due to extensive highway work at several points. Reported by W. B. Finch and J. L. Shumake after their trip to Chattanooga.
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Fayetteville
Chattanooga
Tenn
W. 8. Finch
J.L. Shumake
Bank Directors Hold Routine Tuesday Session
Directors of the City National Bank met in a routine session Tuesday afternoon. They reviewed regular business matters and acted on routine items before adjourning.
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City National Bank
Community Sing at Westside Church Thursday Evening
A community sing will be held Thursday evening at Westside Presbyterian church starting at 7 30. Quarte ts including the Hartselle Bohanza and Sparkman singers are expected on the program announced by George Evans president. The public is invited to attend.
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Westside Presbyterian Church
Hartselle
Bohanza
Sparkman
George Evans
Hyatt Cartee Home Struck by Lightning in Moulton Home
The home of Hyatt Cartee in Mountain Home, Lawrence County, was heavily damaged by a lightning strike. No occupants were injured. The Conflagration engulfed the building near the M. B. Graham store in Moulton Home.
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Hyatt Cartee
Bolt
Mountain Home
Lawrence County
Cartee
M. B. Graham
Moulton
Grocery Managers Agree On Closing Thursday Half-Holiday
City grocery store managers and owners agreed to adopt a Thursday half-holiday pattern starting June 6 and running through the last Thursday of August. Signatories include A P Tea Co Piggly Wiggly H G Hill Co Central Market Bill's Grocery Campbell Street J E Chappell E M Lee Son A H Garnett S H Bradley J V Joiner B L Smith Co.
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A&p Tea Co
Piggly-Wiggly
H. G. Hill Co
L. L. Frazier
Central Market
Bill's Grocery
Campbell & Street
J. E. Chappell
E. M. Lee & Son
A. H. Garnett
S. H
Prevention Pete Campaign Reduces Mine Deaths in Tri State Area
The fictitious safety figure Pete boosts mine safety across Oklahoma Kansas Missouri and Montana. Chief safety engineer Richard V. Ageton credits Pete with cutting 20 deaths in the Tri state zinc and lead region last year from 47 the year before. Pete’s humorous yet serious message prompts posters safety contests and regular safety engineers across firms.
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Pitcher
Okla
Pete
Tri-state
Montana
Richard V. Ageton
Tri-state Zinc and Lead Ore
Ety
Chicago held woman faces new murder accusations in swamp body case
Mrs Catherine Cassler aged 41 previously condemned to death for murder is held in Chicago as new murder charges are brought after the corpse of Cameo Soutar was located in a swamp nearby.
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Catherine Cassler
Chicago
Cameo Soutar
Child Labor Notice From Morgan County Welfare
Miss Clara Kelley Morgan County welfare superintendent urges strict adherence to child labor laws. Parents and employers must obtain employment certificates for any child working, including during or after school hours, from the City Superintendent of Education at Central High School Decatur Alabama.
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Clara Kelley
Morgan County Welfare Board
Kelley
Central High School
Decatur
Alabama
County
City Superintendent of Education
Supt. Morgan Co. Child Welfare
Two Local Boys Undergo Appendectomy Today
Dick Wright and Lawrence Red Garrison, both well known locals, underwent appendectomy at 9:30 this morning after acute appendicitis attacks. Garrison is in Birmingham hospital while Wright is at Benevolent hospital. They traveled to Birmingham last Sunday. Wright stayed with a friend until Monday before returning home.
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Dick Wright
Lawrence
Red” Garrison
Young Garrison
Birmingham
Mr. Wright
Benevolent Hospital
Garrison
Alabama Lambs To Be Sold Locally During National Lamb Week
Alabama agriculture advances in livestock and cotton as Swift & Company locally offers Alabama meat to consumers. Receipt booklets detailing meat preparation are distributed through retail distributors this week as National Lamb Week is observed.
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Alabama
Swift & Company
Caddo Announces Children’s Day at Congregational Church
The public is invited to a Children’s Day program at the Caddo Congregational Church next Sunday June 9. A short program will precede a day of singing with a noon dinner on the grounds.
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Caddo
Higher prices in this state action avers damages
Alabama sues American Book Company for $25,000 claiming it violated a contract to sell books to Alabama schools at the same low prices as in states with similar conditions. The suit, filed in Montgomery circuit court, cites earlier battles and notes Robert A. Taft represented the company in prior hearings.
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Montgomery
American Book Company
Alabama
Tennessee
Montgomery Circuit
Charlie C. McCall
Thomas E. Knight, Jr
State Supreme Court
Robert A. Taft
United States Supreme Court
Book Company
Circuit Court
No removal date for Morgan county court house
Court sessions continue in the new Morgan county court house though no removal date for county offices has been set due to delays in furniture and fixtures. Offices remain in the Lee street store. debris removal is underway and lighting and furnishings are not yet installed.
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Morgan County Court House
Lee Street
Court House
Lee Street Sewer Plan To Be On City Council Agenda
Decatur city council will revisit a proposal to install adequate storm sewer facilities on Lee Street on Thursday evening. The issue was postponed to June 6, with no clear plan announced. Property owners oppose the proposed assessment contending prior charges have already been levied.
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Lee Street
Decatur
Textile Realty Declares Semi Monthly Dividend
Textile Realty's unusual semi monthly dividend of three per cent has been mailed to stockholders. The dividend rate is six per cent annually, payable semi annually.
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Textile Realty Company
Contributions To Home For Deaf and Dumb Children
The St Pauls Lutheran Sunday school children have been collecting for a new home for deaf and dumb children in Detroit. Envelopes will be turned in Saturday.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Sunday School
Detroit
Gatuday
Death of Marshall Co tax collector Charles Wright
Governor Bibb Graves was advised of the death of Charles Wright tax collector of Marshall County in Guntersville last night. The governor will appoint Wrights successor to fill the post.
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Montgomery
Ala
Bibb Graves
Guntersville
Charles Wright
Marshall County
Wright
Workman Killed In Factory Blast Near New Orleans
A noon explosion at the Gulf and Valley Cotton Oil plant up the river from New Orleans killed one man and injured at least ten. The blast hurled an 8 by 12 boiler through the roof of the building and into a riverfront warehouse. The chemical house was demolished and workers lay scattered.
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New Orleans
Gulf and Valley Cotton Oil Company
Central National Bank Board Meeting Set for Tuesday
The regular meeting of the board of directors of the Central National Bank is called for next Tuesday.
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The
Central National Bank
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