Editorial promotes Alabama fishing wealth and TVA impact
The Montgomery Advertiser commentary, republished in The Tuscaloosa News, argues Alabama has more fish today due to water development and Wheeler Dam. It highlights Tennessee River fishing, Bankhead and Martin Lakes, and a growing angler population, urging nationwide advertising to attract seasonal visitors.
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Tennessee Valley
Montgomery
Tuscaloosa
Frank Bell
Alabama
Birmingham
Union
Tennessee
Wheeler Dam
TVA
America
Florida
North
Wheeler Lake
Train wreck and plane crashes dominate thin news day
A recent train wreck killed about 40 people and drew banner headlines while nine died in a plane crash the same day. The spate of disasters appears routine, with only spectacular events like the Hindenburg drawing major attention.
City Receives Large Grants for Infrastructure Projects
Decatur officials report multiple large payments from TVA and state agencies. A $25,000 TVA check supported sewer construction plans, a $100,000 state repayment covered Keller Memorial bridge advances, and a $271,000 PVA check funds a new power line project.
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Decatur
TVA
Keller Memorial
PVA
Roosevelt’s Westward Visit Sparks Radio Commentary Live
Elliott Roosevelt risks conflict with his father by serving as a Fort Worth radio commentator. The broadcasts critique WPA policy, anti-Southern wage rules, and oil prosecutions, while praising reform efforts. He defends free- enterprise revival and questions a municipal power plant plan in Fort Worth as a cost saver for consumers. The piece highlights regional wage disparities and political pressure across the North and South.
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Feature Syndicate
7Th Tenelectives
Washington
Roosevelt
Son Elliott
Elliott
Fort Worth
Texas
White House
Father
Henry Ford
Colorado River
Decatur Boasts Notable Trees as Town Assets
Decatur highlights its trees as among the town's finest assets, underscoring their value to local character shade and environmental quality.
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Decatur
Decatur High Chooses New Principal and Athletic Coach
W T Jordan has been selected as principal of Decatur High School to start next fall, announced by W W Benson superintendent of city schools. Theo Kerby, former Fort Deposit coach, will lead Decatur athletic teams. Also noted are Junior Chamber of Commerce visits, family visits, and a birth at Benevolent Society hospital.
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W. T. Jordan
Lawrence County High School
Decatur High School
W. W. Benson
Theo Kerby
F1 Deposit Schools
Decatur
W. Ww. Benson
Roosevelt son claims independence years ago
The note cites commentator Roosevelt saying he told his father years ago he was free White and 21 and would live his own life and express his own opinions. A science claim asserts a dense companion star to Sirius would make a match box weigh over a ton. Washington DC residents have not elected local officials since 1874.
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Roosevelt
Sirius
Washington, D. C
How to Suntan? A cautious sun guidance column
Drs. Allen Klein and Lucius Herz discuss sunbathing benefits and cautions. Sun and air bathing aid the skin and body, but long beach exposure can harm health. Best practice is gradual exposure in morning or evening, avoid peak sun, and gently build a tan while protecting delicate skin types.
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Logan Clendening
Allen Klein
Lucius Herz
Charitable speech and punctuation lessons in comic quotes
A collage of jokes and quips on kindness and language, with snippets about punctuation, economy, marital banter, and daily foibles. Characters include Mrs Gable Mandy Harold Gerald Tabby Pete and Gladys, amid playful observations on temper and thrift.
Reader Questions on Acne Diet Clarified
Reader asks if whole milk or listed foods affect acne. Answer states milk and the foods listed can be eaten with little impact. suggests limiting sweets and fats, but diet unlikely to influence acne significantly.
Pamphlet Series From Dr Clendening Offered By Mail
Readers may obtain seven Dr Clendening pamphlets by sending 10 cents per pamphlet plus a self addressed stamped envelope. Titles include Three Weeks Reduction Indigestion and Constipation Infant Feed Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and skin.
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Clendening
Logan
The Spirit in a Man or Around a Man Explored
The sermon contrasts Judges 6 34 and I Chronicles 12 18 showing the Spirit of the Lord in a man and around a man. It urges personal surrender asking “Will you open the door and let Him come into your heart and life.”
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Gideon
Amassia
Amessia
Hoover's Florida Kidnapping Case Exposed by G-Men
Walter Winchell reviews the McCall child kidnapping case, detailing Hoover's de-lousing of the suspect, extensive G-man work, and cooperation with Florida authorities. It notes McCall's manipulations, the ransom drama, and local reactions including press restraint and community impact.
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Hoover
McCall
Franklin Pierce McCall
Florida
G-men
Skeegee
McCalls
Asbury Cash
Asbury
Mr. Hoover
Mattson
Mr. Levine
Levine
Collier’s
Community notices from Morgan County Dripping Springs
Local residents attend Hambys Chapel decoration with Ruth and Evelyn Smith and others. Mr and Mrs Guy Dumas visit Hall family for Sunday dinner. Louie Dunlap visits Sarah Atkins. families from Lindsey and Hale go to Huntsville. W R Powell hosts dinner at Bates home. Dunlaps host ice cream supper. Miner ill on Falkville route 1. Jimmie Holmes ill on Lacon route 1. Lemon juice and black currants said to prevent pneumonia infection. Von Euler noted Swedish scientist has discoveries.
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Hambys Chapel
Ruth
Evelyn Smith
Mammie Dunlap
Illinois
Guy Dumas
B. G. Hall
Louie Dunlap
Sarah Atkins
L. L. Lindsey
D. F. Hale
Huntsville
W. R. Powell
Liberty
Jack Bates
Wid Dunlap
Miner
Falkville
Jimmie Holmes
Lacon
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