County Officials Open Alabama Convention Discuss Problems
Montgomery Alabama June 26 county officials gathered for their annual two day convention to discuss county government problems. The opening session drew 63 of 67 counties with telegrams from four expected arrivals. Mayor William A Gunter welcomed officials urging cooperation and fair tax distributions to counties. Governor Bibb Graves to address the banquet. W G C Bowman stands in for Dr Bradford Knapp.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
William A. Gunter
William Wi Ndon
Tuscaloosa
Met
Harry Galvernouse
Birmingham
Bradford Knapp
Alabama Polytechnic Institute At Auburn
W. G C. Bowman
First One Bank of Montgomery
Knapp
Bibb Graves
Headache Relief in 80 Minutes and Malaria Check Schedule
A remedy claims to relieve headache or neuralgia in 80 minutes, test for cold on the first day, and screen for malaria within three days. The schedule outlines rapid symptom relief followed by targeted evaluations to confirm health status.
Mrs J C McLemore Suffering Appendicitis
Mrs J C McLemore a well known Limestone County resident is suffering an attack of appendicitis. Her condition is not regarded as serious.
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Cartwright
J. C. McLemore
Limestone County
Briscoe Socializing in Decatur Today
W. J. Briscoe of Joppa Route 1 was seen mingling with friends in Decatur today suggesting a casual community moment in the town.
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W. J. Briscoe
Joppa
Route 1
Decatur
Continues Ill of The Daily Staffer Cécil Rhodes
Continues illness in home keeps Cécil W. Rhodes of the mechanical department of The Daily from work. Friends wish for a speedy recovery and return to health.
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Cécil W. Rhodes
the Daily
Decatur Visit Noted by O Tom Payne in City
O Tom Payne of Hartselle was among the business visitors in Decatur on Wednesday afternoon.
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O. Tom Payne
Hartselle
Deccatur
Births and Deaths in 1929 U S Birth Registration Areas
The Department of Commerce reports 2 142 124 births in 1929 across birth registration areas excluding Nevada New Mexico and Utah a drop of 78 063 8 6 from 1928. Deaths total 1 356 882 similar to 1928 with 21 states showing fewer deaths and 22 states more. The infant mortality rate fell 1 5 points to 67 3 from 68 8 with Arizona Colorado and South Carolina highest rates and Oregon Washington lowest.
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Seer
D. C
Department Commerce
Nevada
New Mexico
Utah
Pennsylvania
Florida
Arizona
Michigan
Montana
Tennessee
Colorado
South Carolina
Oregon
Washington
Nashville
Memphis
Atlanta
Portland
Lunch Stand Boom Around Court House Delights Spectators
Cold drink and eating stands near the courthouse reported brisk sales as spectators witnesses and jurors on break at noon bought refreshments. Warm weather this week aided the activity and several youth operators stayed busy keeping customers fed and hydrated.
Pastures Struck by Drought Hit Morgan County Dairy Farms
Morgan county dairymen face reduced milk output as extreme heat dries pastures. Despite a likely record dairy herd, lush cotton growth masks the impact, with the 1930 census expected to show a higher cow population in the county.
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Morgon County
Morgan County
Couny
Patterson Visitors at Camp Ki-Y Talk on Faith in Oneself
John Patterson and Roland H. Gray visited Ki-Y camp last night and spoke to the boys on faith in oneself. The group left camp with the boys in high spirits while H. Maynard Layman, the camp director, keeps the youths well in hand and earning the camp emblem.
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John Patterson
Roland H. Gray
Ki-Y Camp
Mr. Patterson
H. Maynard Layman
Moulton Area School News and Local Visits
Local residents visit for school business and teaching positions as Lawrence county board plans transportation projects. County teachers and administrators, including Miss Mary Pickrel and Miss Louise Davis, prepare for summer and next session. Community members also note improvements, tower climbs, and travel to education events.
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Missée
Bernice
Mattie Faye Counts
Mount Hope
M. B. Mackey
Tennessee
Lawrence County Board of Education
Fred Davis
Louise Davis
Town Creek
Forest Reservation
I. B. Bradley
Dixon, Tenn
Moulton
M. E. Goodlett
Maggie Young
Lonnie Gentry
Wayne Gentry
Mary
Pickrel
Lawrence County
Ohio
Pickre
Columbus
Alabama
R.N. Gardner
Nashville
Wheeler Smith
Marguerite
Christine Young
Church of Christ
Gardner
Mississippi
Mount Hope High School
J. E. Balch
Wichita
Charges Filed Against Schroeder in Death and Fire
In Indianapolis Indiana Harold Schroeder of Mobile Alabama faces murder and arson charges in the death of an unidentified man found in a burned automobile near Indianapolis on May 31 State's attorney Stark said he would seek a murder indictment from the grand jury. Schroeder's defense was being prepared criminal lawyer Ira M Holmes said he had been retained to represent him.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Harold Schroeder
Mobile
Ala
Fred Simon
Sikt
Aud Son
Stark
Schroeder
Ira M. Holmes
Visits Across States Highlight Local Social Life
Mrs. L. B. Wyatt visits relatives in Lexington Kentucky. A Falls Texas resident spent a few days this week with brother in law J. M. Sandlin Sr. in Moulton. Mr. Balch tours the area visiting relatives in Knoxville Tennessee and Russellville and other points.
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Kentucky
L. B. Wyatt
Lexington, Ky
Rotary leader to return from Chicago meeting
Rev. Peter M. Dennis president of the Decatur Rotary club is expected back later this week after attending the International Rotary meeting in Chicago as a delegate from the local club.
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Peter M. Dennis
Decatur Rotary Club
Chicago
International Rotary Meeting
Funeral for Charles Benefield at Canaan Cemetery
Several from this vicinity attended the funeral of Charles Benefield. Interment was made at Canaan cemetery.
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Union Grove
Charles Benefield
Canaan Cemetery
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Staley Sales Corporation
Decatur, Illinois
Staley
Pointer-Harlow Grocery Co. Distributors
Decatur, Ala
Decatur Visitor
Selec
Federal Reserves
The
Central
E National Bank
U.S
Commerce Dept
Patterson
Camp Ki-Y
1St Ave
Moulton Personals
Razie Gentry
Ilinois
Decatur Ice & Coal Co
Home Investment & Loan Corp
Morgan County National Bank
Moore
Wearwell
Marcy Lee
Moore’s Modern Stores
J.G. Moore, Jr
Home Owned and
Home Operated
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