Country Boy in City School Advances to Prominent Roles
Citizens praise recent graduates Russell J and West Bayne for college and public service roles. Russell J, studying pharmacy at Auburn, travels to Blue Ridge for YMCA conference duties representing the Auburn college branch. West Bayne announces commencement at George Washington University in Washington, D C, after working in government service since leaving Moulton.
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Blue Ridge
N. C
Auburn
College Association
County High
West Bayne
George Washington University
Washington, D. C
Moulton
Bayne
Washington
Mrs. R. T. Tyler Admitted To St Vincent’s Hospital
Friends of Mrs. R. T. Tyler report she is confined at St. Vincent’s hospital with a severe malaria attack. Her daughter Miss Beth Tyler is at her bedside in Birmingham. Hope is that Mrs. Tyler can return to Decatur within the coming week.
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R. T. Tyler
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Beth Tyler
Tyler
Decatur
Elated Farmers Hope for Good Weather in Hartselle Area
In the Hartselle vicinity farmers express elation at several sunny warm days with no rain for three days. They fear continued drought could hinder cotton work and crop prospects.
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Hartselle
Old Gives Way To New At Hartselle
The Moore building on East Main Street in Hartselle, a landmark erected fifty years ago, is being torn down to make way for a larger filling station and garage on the corner.
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Hartselle
Moore
East Main Street
Community Sing Draws Ninth Street Methodist Crowd
The Community Sing scheduled for Tuesday evening by the Ninth Street Methodist is expected to attract a large audience. A varied program features many well known singers from the area performing in this notable event.
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Ninth Street Methodist
Prodigal Theme Revival at Local Church
Officials of the Church of Christ announced revival services continuing through the coming week. Sunday program includes 11:00 a.m. preaching on Prodigal Parents by Bro Jackson, 3:00 p.m. Prodigal Daughters by Bro Andrews, and 7:45 p.m. Prodigal Sons. no offerings at afternoon or evening services.
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Jackson
Bro. Andrews
Report on County Jail and Almshouse Continues
Investigation ordered after Morgan County grand jury urged changes in county farm management. Board of revenue will study the report and may continue probes, with final action set for June 21 during the tax settlement session with Hodges Crow, the tax collector.
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Thecedjiance
Morgan County Grand Jury
Board of Revenue
Grand Jury
Hodges Crow
Progress Report on Courthouse Construction
Good progress was made on the courthouse during the week with brick masons placing most of the first floor walls. Despite interferences, the project advances steadily toward completion.
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Court House
Speakers Heard At W C T U Meet
Rev S P Pryor and Horace M Layman addressed the Woman's Christian Temperance Union in session at Mrs J J Rose's home. Layman refuted attacks on the eighteenth amendment noting the east claims of violation lack basis and citing the Supreme Court uphold of Southern registration laws.
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S. P. Pryor
Horace M. Layman
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
J. J Rose
Mr. Layman
United Sates Supreme Court
Young farmer wins many ribbons and cash prizes
A 19 year old farmer from Jones, Louisiana, reportedly holds a local farming record with 460 ribbons and 1150 dollars prize money from livestock contests. The report notes Decatur appears on many outside sources and mentions a persistent public interest in the local farming scene.
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Fawara Lopp
Jones
Grass Is Ruining Cotton Crops And Wasting Fertilizer
Planters here report an estimated loss this season due to pervasive grass that deters cotton development and consumes much of the fertilizer farmers had set aside for their cotton.
Enrollment Expected at Training School Opening
Enrollment of 25 to 50 students is anticipated for the training school opening Monday evening at the First Baptist church. C. L. Dobbs will lead the study courses. Examinations will be conducted Friday evening.
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First Baptist Church
C. L. Dobbs
Marriage of Myrtle Riddle and W Robert Long in Albany
Sim L Howell senior clerk in the probate office officiated the marriage of Miss Myrtle Riddle and W Robert Long, both of Albany route three, today.
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Sim L. Howell
Myrtle Riddle
W. Robert Long
Albany
Build that home in Decatur en joy healthful conditions
Readable text notes a Decatur location and a goal of healthy living conditions. The fragment hints at construction or housing aims but lacks clear dates, names, or organizations. The item resembles a brief civic or promotional line about improving housing and well being.
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Decatur
Six Days of Curb Market Revenue Tops $100
Six of seven selling days at the Decatur curb market have grossed over $100 this month. Mrs J T Nelson curb master reports only one day fell below 100, with today’s sales near 150 as a make-up.
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Decatur Curb Market
J. T. Nelson
Curb Master
Kiwanis Set for Zero Hour International Meeting
The Decatur Kiwanis Club plans a 10 15 pm gathering at the YMCA next Monday for the national and international Zero Hour meeting. Officials urge all members to attend and participate.
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Decatur Club
No Meeting of Decatur Junior Chamber Directors
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce announces no meeting on Monday. Directors will assemble Tuesday afternoon at three o clock in a call session.
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Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
First Sermon in New Building by Rev. S. C. Kimbrough
Rev. S C Kimbrough preaches the first sermon in the new religious educational building Sunday morning. Mrs Kimbrough leads the chorus in Mrs Troup’s absence. The Spencer Bible class men’s chorus directed by Mr Shook performs at the evening service. Dewey Yeager of Hartselle sings That Beautiful Land On High. Sunday school opens at 9 30 a m and two Epworth leagues start.
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S. C. Kimbrough
Troup
Spencer Bible Class
Mr. Shook
Dewey Yeager
Hartselle
Epworth
Sunday School Goal Set for Next Sunday
The message directs assembly on the third floor at 9 o'clock. The goal for Sunday school next Sunday is 800 attendees.
Decatur Real Estate Gains Highlight City Progress
Decatur shows steady real estate value increases as the city maintains a progressive growth path. Local developers cite rising prices and improving market momentum driven by infrastructure and business investment.
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Alten
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Russell J
Rs. Tyler
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ACME
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Mgr
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Church Street
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Hanna
Hannna
Second Avenue
Church OF Christ
Grant St. Church
W.C.T.U. Meet
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Tennessee Valley Bank
State Banking Department
Goodyear
United States
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P. O. Box
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