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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1934
Page
8
Maids chosen by governors reign at the Rhododendron Festival in Asheville North Carolina from June 12 to 15. The court of Queen Myra Peyton Lynch will wear gowns inspired by the flowers of each state.
The piece portrays a late night at the AAA offices where workers process crop checks. An auditor from Nebraska discusses campaign earnings and politics. The account notes delays, idle time, and a slow workflow with about 3,000 employees, many asleep during downtime.
The Southern Railway System expanded its May launch of a fast through freight from Cincinnati to Atlanta, now scheduled as No 59 with a 10 a.m. departure and 3 30 a.m. arrival in Atlanta. Through connections to Macon Valdosta Jacksonville shorten times and extend service to South Georgia and Florida. Cars from northern cities are loaded the day before and delivered to the Cincinnati Yard one hour before departure.
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce board held a business meeting Tuesday afternoon addressing dues, TVA offices in town, and appointing Barrett O Shelton and Arthur A Jones to assist Mr McLeod. No final action taken. Youth Day voted to become a permanent chamber activity after a successful event with thousands of school children.
A market listing shows fresh beans and peas priced at 1.50 per bushel or unit, native dressed veal and hogs priced per pound, and assorted cuts. A crossword puzzle appears with across and down clues covering beverages, directions, language, anatomy, and various common terms.
The writer praises Chesterfield for well filled tobacco, proper length and size, smooth burn, and milder smoke, noting few crumbs and consistent quality in the brand.
Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Fowler and Mrs. Fowler of New York will arrive tomorrow to stay with Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Baker Jr. in their home.
T. L. Baker, Sr. is expected to return home tomorrow after a ten day stay with his daughter Mrs. Dalton Fowler in New York.
Five exams are announced for federal service with salaries from 1 680 to 5 400 dollars annually. Posts include Junior Economist Indian Field Service and Teacher in Community School positions. Deductions up to 8 percent apply. information from H Yarbrough at Decatur post office.
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