Cooper-Wells Hosiery Plant Closes One Week for Holiday Break
The full fashion hosiery mill in Decatur reports first full production milestone with 400 dozen pairs daily and a capacity of about 100000 dozen weekly. The plant will close for a week to observe Independence Day and allow repairs, with operations resuming Monday July 8. J Ogden Wells helped attract manufacturers to Decatur before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper-Wells and Company
Focal
J. Ogden Wells
Decatur
South
Local Pastor Sees Three Motor Accidents on Trip to Magic City
Rev Hart traveled from Decatur to Birmingham and witnessed three traffic crashes on one trip to the Magic City. He reported no serious injuries but urged greater driver caution as he questioned why more people were not killed. He described a log truck overturning with drivers and passengers escaping unharmed except for a visible leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magic City
Westminster
Decatur
Birmingham
Hart
Five Athens pastors urge church attendance on June 30
A letter signed by E. J. Willis, L. G. Mackay, J. O. Hill, and J. R. Crawford calls on Athens residents to attend church on Sunday June 30 and throughout July. The pastors frame the day as a moral leadership observance tied to loyalty to God and country, urging families toward the church of their choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Church of Choice
E. J. Willis
The
Christian Church
G. Mackay
Methodist Church
J. O. Hill
Baptist Church
J. R. Crawford
Presbyterian
House of Worship
Car Presented To Rector By St Johns Guild
An important meeting of St Johns Guild is set for Monday at 4 30 p m at Mrs W B Edmundsons Wilder Place The group and guests will dine at 6 p m and the newly purchased car for the Rector will be presented The gift was funded by donations from guild members and friends and the Rector will thank all attendees for the added church equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Guild
W. B. Edmundson
Wilder Place
St. John's Guild
St. John’s Church
Fliers Rescued at Sea Highlight Azores Aviation Lore
The report notes past air rescues near the Azores including Ruth Elder and George Haldeman in 1927, Commander Francesco de Pinedo, John Rogers and crew, and Harry Hawker with a companion in 1919. It recalls long efforts to span the Atlantic and enduring dangers of early flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azores
New York
Atlantic
Ruth Elder
George Haldeman
Europe
Francesco de Pinedo
Italy
Continents
Tespassey
N. F
Laval
John Rogers
San Francisco
Honolulu
Kaui
Hawaiian Islands
Rogers
Philadelphia
Harry Hawker
St. John’s New Foundland
Mary
Mid- Atlantic
Vacation Plans Nipped by July County Court Term
Wade Wright county solicitor fears plans to drive to Texas with his mother next month are thwarted by the expected July term of county court. The timing could force changes to his travel schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Wright
Notice of Completed Contract and Final Settlement
A. W. Chambers Lumber Company completes work for Morgan County Court House Commission Alabama and states full settlement for all labor materials and supplies. Persons with claims must present them by July 23 1929 to avoid further collection actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W
cClaima
Singing School Draws Wide Interest In Juneau Chamber Hall
A. L. Moye announces a singing school to start July 8 at the Junior Chamber of Commerce hall on Second avenue. F E Burgess of the Stamps quartet will teach, with Sarah English giving piano accompaniments and piano lessons. Moye and Bonanza quartet expect strong enrollment after visiting Hartselle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Second Avenue
A. L. Moye
F E. T. Burgess
Stamps Quartette
Sarah English
Moye
Bonanza Quartette
Hartselle
Defendant Seeks Lightest Sentence in Liquor Case
A Morgan County circuit court arraignment for a guilty liquor charge saw the defendant request the lightest possible sentence. The judge pressed for reasons and start date, the defendant replying nervously I just believe I’ll take the lowest. The judge noted he would consider whether to grant that request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Callahan
Rev Hart to aid Scottsboro ordination Sunday
Rev. E N Hart of the Westminister Presbyterian church will travel to Scottsboro Alabama Sunday afternoon at the Huntsville Presbytery call. He will attend the morning service at Westminister church before departing to assist in the ordination of Vance Gordon as pastor of the Scottsboro church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. N. Hart
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Scottsboro
Ala
Huntsville
Judgements Final In Forfeiture Cases By Circuit Court
Judge Callahan declared final forfeiture judgments in multiple cases marking a sentence day in the circuit court. The proceedings concluded with final orders and dispositions in the listed matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Callahan
Tarbell Article Sermon on Prohibition Civil War
Rev. S. P. Pryor will base Sunday's Westside Presbyterian sermon on Ida M. Tarbell's article. He will discuss Canadian border clashes between liquor runners and coastguard inspectors and customs patrolling the area. An unusually large congregation is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida M. Tarbell
S. P. Pryor
Westside
3 000 000 Mile Talk Between Son And His Folks Here
Lenear Royer Jr of Tacoma Washington spoke with his parents here last night by telephone a 3000 mile distance. locals noted the conversation was clear and the connection excellent. Lenear and Cecil Royer both of Tacoma plan to return home for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Lenear (Toots) Royer, Jr
Tacoma
Washington
Lenear
Cecil Royer
Negro Charged With Murder In Custody In Athens
John Logan a 50 year old negro was captured by Limestone county sheriff's forces and jailed on murder charges in the shooting of Hoff man Blair during a quarrel at Logan's home two weeks earlier. Logan had fled and hid until this week when Bernard Arnett and Carl Wilson found the scene and arrested him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
John Logan
Limestone County
Hoffman Blair
Logan
Bernard Arnett
Carl Wilson
Te Place
Arres
Serene to Solved Crossword Puzzle Across and Down
Readable clues cover across and down entries with synonyms and wordplay. Solution hints include serence peaceful calm and common crossword terms such as feast storm and danger while filling the grid.
Cooler Weather Sought By Defendant Before Going To Pen
A defendant arraigned in circuit court asked to wait for cooler weather before beginning a 10 to 20 year sentence. Judge W W Callahan offered an appeal option while the court noted no regard for weather. The prisoner chose to remain in Sheriff Davis county jail until needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Callahan
Callahan
Davis
Listen Lady musical comedy at Athens College
Athens Post of the American Legion presents Listen Lady a three act musical comedy at Athens College Music Hall on July 5 with profits benefiting the Athens Boy Scouts. About thirty local performers are in the cast with two choruses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Athens Post of the
American Legion
Athens College Music Hall
Athens Boy Scouts
Cardui Helped South Carolina Woman Recover Health
Mrs Pruitt of 130 K Street Anderson reports long lasting health decline with nerves and pains. After trying Cardui she improves from the first months, regaining energy and ability to do housework as family and friends notice. She urges others to get a bottle today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardui
Quartette to Attend Lawrence Rage Singing Convention
The Bonanza quartet will travel Sunday to Landersville in Lawrence County to participate in the Lawrence rage singing convention in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonanza
Landersville
Lawrence County
County Court Session Likely in July by Judge Lowe
A county court session for July is expected to be held here with Judge W. T. Lowe presiding. The exact term date will be announced within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Lowe
Campy Praised by St John's Rector Visit to Ki-Y Camp
Rev and Mrs Peter M Dennis and son toured Ki-Y camp at Vinemont praising Maynard Layman program and camp arrangements. Dennis lauded Kiwanis and Y M C A for boys attending as campfire tales, Psalm, and prayer closed the evening.
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Peter M. Dennis
Vinemont
Dennis
Maynard
Kiwanis
St. John’s
Mr. Dennis
Atlee H. Hoff
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Tarbell
Pryor
Rome
Seven Hills
Pierce
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Lis
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