Low Wing Gains Favor in American Aviation Race
The low wing monoplane, long rare in the U S, gains status with a Lindbergh transcontinental flight in fourteery bows and twenty three minutes. Three more are prepared for ocean routes while a fourth wrecked in tests, killing the pilot. Carl Squier cites improved visibility and slower landing speeds as key benefits.
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Los Angeles
Europe
Germany
Charles A. Lindbergh
America
United States
Pacific
Carl Squier
Sanitation Drive Maps Western Decatur Territory
C. L. Parham today completes mapping the area just outside Decatur's western boundary as part of a vigorous sanitary drive. Engineers are finishing mapping the western section for a similar purpose in ongoing efforts.
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C. L. Parham
Decatur
Ameri can City features Sorber likeness in issue
The article highlights W. H. Sox Sorber, formerly Decatur Fire Chief, now a patient at the U S veterans hospital in Memphis for treatment.
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W. H
Sox) Sorber
Decatur
Sorber
U. S. Veterans Hospital
Memphis
Vaughn Quartette Is Heard Sunday at Hogan's Store
An all day community sing drew a crowd estimated at 5000 plus at Hogan's Store in Lawrence county. The Vaughn Quartette of Lawrenceburg Tennessee performed, singing several numbers as a feature of the event.
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Hogan’s Store
Lawrence County
Vaughn Quartette
Lawrenceburg
Tennessee
Light Docket In Municipal Court
The city court docket was extremely light this morning with only a few defendants appearing before Mayor B L Malone for the morning session. Usually Monday sessions are busy with large fines and many cases.
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B. L. Malone
Great Crowd At Center Grove Sing Draws Big Attendance
A large all day singing event at Center Grove drew a substantial crowd. Participants delivered many fine voices, making the day one of the most enjoyable in the community’s singing history.
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Center Grove
Former resident Mary Edwards dies in Prattville
News reports the death of Miss Mary Edwards in Prattville after several months of illness. Her passing will come as a shock to the many friends she had in the area.
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Prattville
Mary Edwards
No Rainfall Reported Through Morning Hours
The weather bureau reported no rainfall here up to 7 o'clock this morning, indicating a dry start to the day.
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Weather Bureau
Low Wing vs High Wing Aircraft Speeds Discussed
The text explains a main drawback of low wing designs being slower due to wing angle. Squier argues low wings will not replace high wings but will see broader use.
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Squier
Nice-Girl Comes to Town
A scene unfolds with Brynmor torn between two women in a nightclub setting. Mary Lou arrives from a train, Clarice prompts jealousy, and Brynmor vows to bring Mary Lou to the Emerald Dragon as tensions and flirtations mix with party atmosphere and mistaken judgments.
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Maysie
Mary Lou in London Two Weeks Visit Sparks and Secrets
Mary Lou waits for Brynmor in Chelsea while he flits between Jay's gown shop and Clarice at Emerald Dragon. Brynmor's side trip to dance with Clarice stirs Mary Lou's suspicions as Tony Oswald Titherington notices her plight and invites a dance.
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London
Brynor
Mary Lou
Brynmor
Chelsea
Jay
Jerry Jerome
Jerry
O. K
Clarice
Oregon
Sohowrens
Henry
Mary Louww
Fiinwood
The
Emerald Dragon
Anthony Oswald Titherington
Tony
Reggie Addison
Reggie
Maysie Greig
Armistice Sought in Tong Warfare Across Cities
Representatives of the Hip Sing and On Leong Chinese tongs met in New York at District Attorney Crain's request to sign a peace accord aimed at ending a three day wave of tong violence that killed six people in eastern and midwestern cities. The agreement was signed at Mr Cain's office before Police Commissioner Mulrooney.
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New York
Crain
Middle West
Cain
Mulrooney
Manhattan
Chicago
Everett
Massachusetts
Graduation Day at Rivers Academy Poiana Ala June 9
Graduation day events at Rivers Academy Poiana Ala featured a procession and commencement addresses. The program lists graduates including Kathryn Darby Mildred Maples Nan Sarver Grace Lynnville and several others, with speakers led by J H McCoy president of the college.
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Poiana Ala
Gracene
Rivers Acad- Mia Coe
J. H. McCoy
Fae
Kathryn Darby
Mildred Maples
Nan- Sarver
Grace Lynnvil
Hieren Harcon
Waterao
Sonera
Josephine Marsh
Minha Mareer
Gladys Wop
Red Bay
Joy Waterfield
Halls
Tenn
Sadie Lacy
The Little Black Clock Takes John and Peggy to Time Meeting
The Little Black Clock whisks the pair on a world tour then a new time trip to a funny meeting led by Father Time. People rush in as Father Time calls the assembly to order while the clock explains the ahead of Time theme.
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Mary Graham Bonner
John
Peggy
Father
Father Time
Decatur Merchants Adopts Broad Trade Service
A Decatur notice states merchants allocate eight fields for broad service in the trade territory covering 135,000 cents of the area.
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Decatur
Social News Roundup From Local Families
In Other Communities Mr and Mrs L H Sanderson entertained guests at a Saturday dance here. Various visitors include Jack and Bob from Montgomery, Miss Sara Randall of Ashville and Miss Mable Brown of Birmingham, plus many locals visiting relatives and hosts. Harold Jenkins heals from a broken arm as plans mention a gathering on the fifth Sunday in June.
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L. H. Sanderson
Jack
Bob
Montgomery
V. T. Brown
Sara Randall
Ashville
Ala
Mable Brown
Birmingham
Etta Mae Hicks
Louise Moore
Emma Hicks
F. T. Moore
Macon McNeal
J. M. Weaver
Raymond Hardiman
W. T. Brown
Mark Wall
Huntsville
Madison
Magdaline Jenkins
Decatur
Gillam Blowe
Lawrenceburg
Tenn
Ernest Lamb
A Wild Flower of the Hills Presented at Oak Grove
A large crowd attended the Saturday evening performance of A Wild Flower of the Hills in Oak Grove. Local residents and guests, including Eva Wright, Sarah Elizabeth Wiggings, Julia Burch, and Sarah Osborn, visited friends and relatives around Decatur and nearby towns. Schedules note visitors Myrtle Wiggins, Mildred Morris, Neal Burch, and Varna Atkins among prominent names amid social rounds.
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Eva Wright
Sarah Elizabeth Wiggings
Julia Burch
James Lee
Hartselle
Myrtle Wiggins
Vera Atkins
Mildred
Morris
D. Burch
Neal Burch
Sarah Osborn
C. V. McCullum
H. E. Morris
Local residents attend singing convention and visit kin
Mr Davis connected with convict camp visits J C Edwards and Mrs Gip Yancey visits. North Alabama singing convention at Union Grove Marshall county draws many locals including Yancey Garrison Owens Ed wards and Prichett. Weekend visitors hail from Decatur Birmingham Arab and Gadsden with trips to Huntsville and Guntersville.
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Mr. Davis
J. C. Edwards
Rev. Baron
Huntsville
Conrison
Effie Bettye Joyce
Walter Wilson
Evaline
Lillian Campton
Claud Compton
Edan Thomas
Union Grove
Marshall County
Lois Yancey
Effa Garrison
Opal Tyler
Lena Hopkins
Kathleen Owens
Earl Yancey
Gorella Gilley
Loretta
Pauline Edwards
Messrs
Wilburn Whisenant
Leo Tyler
Wheeler Prichett
Earl Prichett
Hughie Yancey
Buford Hypp
P. O. Yancey
Decatur
Gip Yancey
Irad Hornbuckle
Maybelle Hughes
Mary Goodson Williams
E. L. Jenkins
Birmingham
Joe Hughes
Bruce Hornbuckle
Martin Briscoe
New Orleans
Joe Briscoe
Gilbert Prince
W. M. Bishop
Arab
Gordon Briscoe
Decatur High School
Willie Lipscomb
Lacey’s Spring
James Oakes
W. C. Day
Guntersville
Maury Hough
Lacey's Spring
Will Garrison
Gadsden
Center Grove Social Notes Span Visits and Guests
Center Grove residents recount a string of visits with friends and relatives. Arthur Curtis and party from Jce Beach Fla visit. families spend Monday night with E. L. Ryan. Horton family visits Union Grove. Dunns and Coveys visit John Brown at Fairview. Mildred McKee visits Mayme Hamilton. Roberta Betsy and James Felix Ryan return from Decatur. Crawford attends singing at Eva with W. L. Crawford and Mamie.
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Arthur Curtis
Jce Beach
Fla
A. L. Griffith
Opelia
Elora
Tenn
E. L. Ryan
T. A. Horton
Union Grove
Alex Dunn
John Dunn
O. N. Covey
Algie Covey
John Brown
Carter Heads Athens Masons Elect Officers for Year
The Athens Masonic Lodge elected officers for the ensuing year. Senior warden was R H Sheeman, warden James Bradley Geaton, junior warden Harry Taft, treasurer J Gray, secretary RC Allen, and Tyler J C Gordon.
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Cers
T. 2
R H. Sheeman
James Bradley
Geaton
Harry Taft
Weena
J. C. Gordon
J. &. Gray
Rc, Allen
Local visits and family news from Hanceville area
Mrs. Gaynell Crawford and Mesdames Dunn visited Fiorette. Mrs. Mary Martin returns home after time with her son W B. Miss Sarah McKee visits relatives at Rock Creek. Families travel to Arab Florence Decatur and Florence Normal School. shifts of callers and Sunday visits noted among Moon Black Hipp households.
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Gaynell Crawford
Tives
Hanceville
Alex Dunn
Dunn
Fiorette
Mary Martin
W. B
Sarah McKee
Rock Creek
Aig Willis Weaver
E. L. Ryan
Decatur
Roger Hamilton
Central High School
J. W. McKee
Mayme Hamilton
Mildred Kee
Pines
Mary
T. A
Emma Aldridge
Sarah
Priday
Florence Normal School
Jimmie Moon
A. B. Black
Walter Black
Moon and Son
E. L. Hipp
Population gain in Decatur reaches 225 percent in ten years
Decatur shows a ten year population rise of 225 percent, marking a dramatic growth. Data indicates substantial expansion in residents and urban development.
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Decatur
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