Tanner Community Notes Paint a Busy Week
The Tanner News items describe meetings of the Woman's Missionary Society and board of stewards, cemetery cleaning by citizens, and a community club gathering with Mrs. JD King. Local farmers seek rain as crops suffer, and a Decatur training period draws attendees including L W Moyer and Eva Moyers. Further notes mention visits by Miss Ruth Wells and family, Epworth league elections, and travels of Prof Blackshear group returning from South Alabama.
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Woman's Missionary Society
Ied
Board of Stewards of
New Present
J. M. Dement
Jones
Guy Clem
J. M
Elkmont
M. Anderson
Marland
R. C. Nichols
Leon Roberts
J. D. King
M. Y. Douthit
Tanner
J. W. Campbell
B.D. Peck
Imogene Moyers
Oscar . Anderson
Dunn
Ford
Birmingham
S. M. Anderson
Ryson
Ruth Wells
Ensley
Sophie Wells
Washington, D. C
Lena Wells
Wilbur Hull
Coliiiar Wetmnadas Opti
James
Kentucky
Wesley James
Athens
Hartselle Personal News Highlights Local Social Ties
Miss Elizabeth Robertson, former Morgan County High School teacher, spent the weekend with Miss Ruby Boger. Families incl. Mrs. H. L. Brown and son Dale, and Mrs. A. L. Guyer visited Birmingham on Wednesday. Sim Lovelady stayed with friends in Nashville. Miss Leasle Doss, recently teaching in Birmingham, returns home to parents Mr. and Mrs. C. Doss. Mrs. Robert Sobotka and Miss Bate Sobotka visited Leighton Monday. Jack and Bill Huie left for Tuscaloosa to attend the university. Bill Hart of Montgomery spent the weekend with the Longs. Joe Burleson returns from Mobile after months away. Little Jimmie and Jane Duke of Tampa, Florida will summer with grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Day and others visited in Montgomery Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Winton spent Sunday in Birmingham. Mrs. Louis Winfrey of Birmingham visits her parents and Mrs. W. Winton.
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Elizabeth Robertson
Morgan County High School
Ruby Boger
H. L. Brown
Dale
A. L. Guyer
Birmingham
Sim Lovelady
Nashville
Leasle Doss
C. Doss
Robert Sobotka
Bate Sobotka
Leighton
Jack
Bill Huie
Tuscaloosa
Bill Hart
Montgomery
Howell Long
Joe. Burleson
Mobile
Little Jimmie
Jane Duke
Tampa
Fila
J. L. Day
J. P. Simpson
Edward Stewart
William Stewart
R. M. Winton
Louis Winfrey
W. Winton
Danville Route One News singing at McKendreys
A brief Danville Route One News item notes singing at the McKendrey residence. The report highlights a musical gathering and local participation.
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Danville
Cicadae Pay Their Periodic Visit
For the first time since 1914 the Cicadae, 17 year locusts, have come to mid western states. The greenish insects with transparent wings and ferocious heads lay eggs in trees. Larvae drop to the ground and burrow, remaining in the soil for 17 years before emerging.
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Europe
Cicadae
Community Notes From McKen drey Chapel Area
Sunday worship drew a large crowd at McKen drey's Chapel. Numerous residents and visitors from Decatur Hartselle and Mt Vernon shared visits and social events including parties and family gatherings. Rain shortages affect local crops while births and illnesses also appear among the local notices.
Weekend Visit Highlights New Hope Area Families
New Hope residents hosted multiple guests from Wheeler Courtland Huntsville and Memphis over the weekend. Families visiting included L M Martin and children Clifton Nell and Melvin Letson and children Edna Cross Everett Smith and children and J J Weems hospital visit during trip to Memphis.
Corinth News Annual Singing at West Point Sun
Readable fragments report an annual singing event in West Point hosted by Corinth News. The note mentions community participation and likely schedule details but lacks full names or exact times.
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West Point Sun
Shelburn and Emerson Russell Visit Grandparents
Shelburn and Emerson Russell of Western University Illinois are visiting their grandparents, joining a family trip.
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Shelburn and
Emerson Russell
Western University
Ill
Limestone Potatoes Outshine Cotton In Local Carload Plan
A daily carload of Irish potatoes is shipped from the county, yielding 50 cents per bushel for top grades and 30 cents for lower, with farmers commonly yielding over two hundred bushels per acre making it more profitable than cotton despite low prices. Local social notes and church activities fill out the Austinville area update, including visits from relatives and sympathy for the Howell family.
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Athens
Ala
Wedding Bells in Neel as Miss Thompson Weds Mr Ellis
A wedding of much interest united Miss Mary Sue Thompson and Mr Vercy Ellis of Johnson Chapel at three o clock Saturday afternoon June 6 in the home of Rev Hudson Flint. Attendants included Coleman Thompson Danville and Misses Inez Breedlove and Ruby Thompson. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs EB Thompson of Neel and a Danville high graduate.
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Ellis Thompson
Mary Sue Thompson
Vercy Ellis
Johnson Chapel
Rev. Hudson
Flint
G. D. Sims
Danville
Coleman Thompson
Inez Breedlove
Ruby Thompson
EB. &. ‘Thompson
Neel
Danville High
Legionnaires Gather for Athens Post Meeting
Local Athens post holds a gathering with attendees including Commander O. J Shepard Solon Robertson Ernest Ragsdale C. J. Coolidge A. B. McRae Butler Hines W. B. Shipley C Wilson Joe Pettey R. E. Catlett C. F. Holesapple Ed Gun Fred Robertson H. H. Os burn Louise Argend O. Y. Thomas and E. W. Phillips.
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Athens
Athens Post
O. J Shepard
Solon Robertson
Ernest Ragsdale
C. J. Coolidge
A. B. McRae
Butler Hines
W. B. Shipley
C Wilson
Joe Pettey
R. E. Catlett
C. F. Holesapple
Ed Gun
Fred Robertson
H. H. Osburn
Louise Argend
O. Y. Thomas
E. W. Phillips
Correction Made On Church Total
A correction updates Fairview Baptist Church figures with 48 baptism candidates since 1925 and 31 additions by letter. The revised totals adjust earlier Thursday figures for the church's membership.
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Fairview Baptist Church
Moulton and Lawrence Legion Posts Plan July Cooperation
The Moulton and Lawrence county American Legion posts will cooperate fully with the Athens Legionnaires to make the Fourth of July program a big success highlighting unity and community spirit.
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Moulton and
Lawrence County
Vestry Meeting at St. John’s Church Plans Mission and Faith Growth
The vestry of St. John’s Episcopal Church met in the rectory with Rev. Peter M. Dennis in the chair. They discussed a fall mission and the need to deepen the church’s spiritual life to confront today’s problems. The note also mentions Mr Ellis, son of Mr and Mrs Edd Ellis, a 1930 Danville high school graduate and noted farmer, and plans for the groom’s parents to host at home.
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St. John’s Church
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Peter M. Dennis
H.B. Beard
W. B. Edmundson
Julian Bibb
A. H. Hoff
J. R. Hunter
Thomas Hodson
E. E. Graves
Ellis
Edd Ellis
Danville High School
Johnson Chapel
Athens Area Social Roundup Highlights Bridge Parties
Generations gather at Dr. Gilbert’s colonial Athens area home for a family dinner. Mrs. T. A. Bourland hosts a bridge event honoring Miss Rowena Parker with high score going to Mrs. E. M. Lovelace. Two Table Bridge club held a Shoal Creek outing with prizes to Mrs. Paul Gish and Miss Macca Martin. Numerous local ladies host and attend bridge events with scores noted throughout the week.
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Gilbert
Athens
Rowena Parker
Haleyville
T. A. Bourland
Bridge
E. M. Lovelace
Two Table Bridge Club
Shoal Creek
Florence
Paul Gish
Macca Martin
le Ruth Glaze
Harry Jones
Eugene Russell
Montgomery
Margaret Young Wall
Only 40 Acres For Morgan This Year
Keller manager of the Morgan county strawberry association told Kiwanis members that Morgan county yielded 40 acres of strawberries this season. The harvest brought farmers $10 000 to $12 000, and the outlook for next year is more encouraging than any prior year for strawberry culture.
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Keller
Morgan County Strawberry Association
Kiwanis
Morgan County
British cargo ship Shuben Acadia sinks after collision
The British vessel Shuben Acadia with a suspected valuable liquor cargo sank 50 miles south of Montauk Point after colliding with the coast guard destroyer Davis. Ten crew members were rescued by the service craft, which was itself damaged.
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New London
Conn
Coast Guard
Montauk Point
Davis
The
Clean Up Week Observed in Athens Business District
Athens Alabama authorities launch Clean Up Week with streets in the business district cleaned and markings repainted for traffic routes and parking. A general campaign extends to residential neighborhoods during the week.
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Athens
Ala
Autos for Gale column guides real values in used cars
A popular autos column serves daily buyers with real market values for used cars. It highlights typical prices, model notes, and trusted references to help readers assess trade in or purchase options accurately.
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Luther Hogan
Earl Smith
Sarah Garner
Inez Gray
Evelyn Morris
James Cox
A. J. Morris
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Richard Morris
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C. H. Bell
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Epworth League of
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Guy Holliday
Euell Gibson
Mr. Gibson
McKindrey’s
Mattie Kelley
Walter Williams
Ola Bryant
Linnie Heard
Clifford Petry
Johnnie Laney
Mt. Vernon
James McClellan
H. N. Thomas
Corgie Thomas
G. W. Thomas
Addison
Charlsie Powell
NEW Hope News
G. B. Cross
J.J. Weems
Maurine
Gid Reding
Memphis
J. J. Weems
Darmer McBride
F. D. Cross
Wheeler
T. C. Parker
F. B. Cross
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Annie Hill
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Austinvile
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Everett Elkins
Mt. Hope
Dewey Clark
Clencora
Lillian Manor
Caddo
Addla Sparkman
Emma Bailey
Maud Bailey
Shirley Bailey
Cecil Bailey
Ed Howell
Thomas Howell
Mack Howell
Blount Springs
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Roy Puckett
Clyde Roberts
Benevolent Hospital
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Ferrell Long
R. G. McClure
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