Lent sermon at St John Episcopal Church in Wheathianitiuh
The Lenten program at St John Episcopal Church includes Holy Communion at 10 am and a 7 30 pm service with Rev Peter M Dennis delivering a sermon on What shall I profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul He warns against the profit motive and gambling and urges re valuing spiritual values The rector will preach on Dependence and Debt on March 8 with How Much Owest Thou Unto My Lord Luke 16 5
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Peter M. Dennis
Revamped Card Set for Monday at American Legion
After Sammy Miller was seriously injured in a car crash the weekly wrestling show at the American Legion is retooled for Monday evening. Fred Lassiter steps in to face Cowboy Rogers while Tarzan returns to meet Kid Lott in the main event.
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American Legion
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Miller
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Ity of Michigan
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Kid Lott
Birmingham
Decatur
Banking Holiday Rolls On Amidst Senate Action And House Inaction
The senate adopted a resolution urging a joint session with lawmakers to discuss banking chaos as Gov. Miller in Washington awaits an invitation. The house adjourned without acting, leaving the measure in suspension until the legislature reconvenes Tuesday. Funding cuts to state programs were proposed as the Sparks bill failed.
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Mich
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Bob Goode
Gastonburg
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New York Cotton Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Clearing House
Florida
North Dakota
South Carolina
Montana
Delaware
Colorado
Dr. Tingle to Deliver Sermon in Alabama Towns
Pastor Glenn Tingle of the Birmingham Gospel Tabernacle will deliver a sermon Thursday evening in Decatur or Austinville. The meeting place will be announced on Monday.
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Glenn Tingle
Birmingham
Public Invited to Lenten Service at St. John's
The public is invited to attend Lenten services at St. John's Episcopal Church. Church notices list service times and dates.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
No Rainfall Recorded Through 7 A.M. Today
The 24 hour period ending at 7 a.m. reported no rainfall in the area. Conditions remained dry with no measurable precipitation observed during the time frame.
Deciphering Hen Tracks in Old Camp Notes
The piece surveys early 20th century baseball labor matters and bets on racing, noting players signatures delays, Dizzy Dean’s confident letters, Derby odds, Gulfport workouts, and rising prize money. It also mentions golf receipts drops and a travel fare rule change for players from their hometown to training base.
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Barney
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Alabama State Tournament Opens March 10 In Tuscaloosa
The annual state tournament runs Friday and Saturday March 10 and 11 with 16 teams from eight districts. Games are scheduled across the two days, with a football scrimmage at 3 PM Saturday. Geraldine beat Cullman 23 to 18 to win last year, Walker County took third. Blue Key aids campus hosting and two cups from the Tuscaloosa Junior Chamber of Commerce will go to winner and runner-up.
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Blue Key
Tuscaloosa
Limestone Board Purchases Road Bonds At Discount
Limestone county board of revenue bought road bonds this week at 90 value reducing county debt by 2000 dollars. This follows a prior 6000 dollar par purchase at a similar discount. Authorities plan to continue this policy using surplus funds while discounts remain substantial.
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Speeo
Limestone County
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Board of Revenue
Community Sing at Fairview Church
The community sing will be convened at Fairview Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 1 30 oclock. Special numbers will be rendered by various singing organizations including the Mathews sisters and Wallace brothers with out of town leaders conducting classes. The public is invited to attend.
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Fairview Baptist Church
Mathews Sisters
Wallace Brothers
Weather report shows 45/28 degree day early
The weather bureau records a maximum temperature of 45 degrees and a minimum of 28 degrees up to 7 o clock this morning.
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Weather Bureau
James Cagney Returns to Screen in Hard to Handle
James Cagney stars in Warner Brothers first National release Hard to Handle at the Princess. The comedy satirizes American publicity and advertising with a high energy campaign of dance marathons treasure hunts and a fake health craze. Ruth Donnelly and Mary Brian share strong roles amid sharp humor and brisk action.
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America
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George M. Cohan
New York
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Miss Donnelly
Mary
Jimmy
Tide Footballers Make Progress
The Crimson Tide football squad reports faster practice with better weather but illness hinders several players. Dildy and Glass miss a week of work while Rhordangz shifts to fullback and Watt Whatley returns to tackle. Jim Walker joins scrimmage in good condition and the center position remains unsettled as coach Thomas plans daily short scrimmages.
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Thomas
Inoculations for Diphtheria Urged
Dr. L R Murphree Morgan county health officer urges diphtheria inoculations for children six months to seven years. He promotes precipitated toxoid with over 90 percent immunity and Schick testing two to six months after vaccination. Health office hours are Saturdays nine to twelve and Wednesdays one to five for this service.
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L. R. Murphree
Morgan County
Schick
Health Department
Miss Gillespie Returns Home After Operation
Miss Goldie Gillespie, who had an operation at Baugh's Infirmary two weeks ago, was transferred to her home today.
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Miss Gillespie
Goldie Gillespie
Baugh’s Infirmary
Henry A Skeggs recalls Cleveland inauguration memory
Henry A. Skeggs recounts his day at President Cleveland's 1885 inauguration in Washington. He describes climbing the Capitol platform, losing a carpenter’s hammer in an umbrella, and being photographed near the president. He later moved to Decatur in 1873, serving as mayor and U.S. marshal.
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Washington
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Athens Dairyman Gored By Bull
Axel Christensen, local dairy man in Athens Alabama, was gored by a bull this week causing several broken ribs and many cuts and bruises. He remains confined to bed.
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Athens
Ala
Axel Christensen
Minstrel Cast to Meet Before Evening Show at Church
Cast members of the blackface minstrel at the Th Street Methodist Church plan a 3 PM afternoon practice at the parsonage. The young men class organizes the event with L. R. Yarbrough as teacher and Mrs. C. M. Tyndal directing.
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Th Street Methodist Church
L. R. Yarbrough
C. M. Tyndal
Wild Girl shines at Strand in Hartselle
Joan Bennett stars in Fox Films Wild Girl at the Strand Theatre in Hartselle for Sunday and Monday openings. Raoul Walsh directs a drama set in California’s gold era with Farrell Ralph Bellamy Pallette and Irving Pichel. amid vivid backdrops and Vigilante tensions the story follows a revenge quest and a young woman’s awakening.
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Paul Armstrong
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Salomy Jane
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Pallette
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Raoul Walsh
Littl Mountain
Sermon Series at First Methodist
Beginning in March the First Methodist Church plans a sermon series by Dr. W. F. Price on Some Modern Apostles of Sacrifice and Service. Topics include John Wesley Paton Booth and David Livingstone with dates March 5 12 19 and 26.
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W. F. Price
John Wesley
John G. Paton
Apopegtle
New Hebrides
William Booth
Hell
David Li Pathfinder
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