Montevallo Chosen for Next Alabama Daughters Annual Meet
The Alabama Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution concluded its thirty-second annual conference selecting Montevallo as the next meeting place. Officers re elected with Mrs. Estes not returning as editor and Mrs. E. H. Wills named to that post. World War service medals were awarded to members from Athens Willis Hill Mooresville Decatur and others. A memorial service and Alabama Day observance highlighted the final sessions with about a hundred delegates attending from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevallo
Joseph R. Estes
Birmingham
E. H. Wills
Alabama Society of the Daugters of the American Revolution
Watt T. Brown
Val Taylor
Uniontown
J. W. Watson
Opelika
W. 8. Pugh
Mobile
E. A. Richey
G. B. Rettier
Guntersville
Reg Wears
H. W. M. Salter
Anniston
HH. "Wills Fomery
Mooresville
Livingston
Select Tire Service Adds Second Story on Lee Street
Progress shown as the second story is rapidly nearing completion on the handsome home that houses Select Tire Service on Lee street.
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Select Tire Service Company
Lee Street
Advertising that counts and invites public view
A brief notice invites people to see what is advertised, encouraging wide public exposure and participation in the advertising run. The message stresses giving the public a fair chance to view offerings and make informed choices.
First Car Line Yields To Bus In Berlin
Berlin observers report the world’s first street car line, in operation since May 12, 1881, has ended after half a century as double decker omnibuses replace trams on the Lili felde Kadettenanstalt route. The original electric railway is discontinued and its track and trolley sent to the scrap heap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
En Motors
Lilifelde
Three Negroes Sentenced in Lost Pocketbook Confidence Scam
James Hearn alias Joe Hearn found guilty in Circuit Court of defrauding Rosa Truney of 303.30 and given sixteen years. George Matthews alias George Mitchell alias George Lewis received ten years. A third defendant Jim Barber awaits arraignment as indictment errors delayed his case. Trial drew large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hearn
Joe Hearn
Rosa Truney
George Matthews
George Mitchell
George Lewis
Jim Barber
Community Sing At Austinville Church
A large crowd is expected to gather at the Austinville Methodist church at 7 30 this evening for a community sing. Some of the county's best voices will participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austinville Methodist Church
Barge Line Improves Service From Rome To Mobile
Isolating a natural movement of 1,417,000 tons of freight annual saving to the public of at least questionable seasonable operation from Rome Georgia to Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Romé
Mobile
Huntsville Laboratory Branch to Open Next Month
A Tennessee Valley State laboratory branch will open in Huntsville on the first of next month. Cooper Brougher will head the Huntsville facility serving Madison and surrounding counties with modern equipment including a new sterilizer and incubator. plans include cooperation with city physicians and county health officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Valley State Laboratory
Huntsville
Andrew J. Perolio
Cooper Brougher
Madison
Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Huntsville Laboratory
Perolio
Brougher
Jamaica ginger linked to paralysis outbreak in Tennessee
In Johnson City Tennessee March 13 authorities report improvement among 139 people across four East Tennessee counties with a strange paralysis. Lab results are pending but initial evidence from the Georgia board of health points to Jamaica ginger as the cause, not a contagious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Tenn
East Tennessee
State Health Department
Georgia State Board of Health
T.P. Sellers
State Board of Health
Georgia
Tennessee
Eufaula Banker Held in Assault Case
L. H. Boykin former president of the Eufaula Bank and Trust Company was held on a 5000 bond charged with assault with intent to murder in an attempted vault entry at the bank yesterday. He reportedly returned with a sawed off shotgun and was disarmed, later posting bond and being released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eufaula
Ala
L. H. Boykin
Eufaula Bank and Trust Company
Boykin
L. Y. Dean, Jr
Six year old riders shine in Washington horse shows
In Washington, Mrs. Ambrose Preece trains young riders from prominent families for spring horse show events. She limits ages under six, but several children, including Karen Lloyd, Angelica Lloyd, Lionél Massey, and Nancy Leiter, ride in competitions under skilled instruction.
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Washington
Little Red Riding Hood
Ambrose Preece
England
Preece
Karen Lloyd
Angelica
Lighthouse Nan To Be Offered Friday
Lighthouse Nan a delight play with a home talent cast will be offered at Winds School on Hartselle route one Friday evening March 14 at 7:45. Proceeds will go toward the support of church work. Two hours of genuine laughter is promised to attendees.
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Hartselle
Winds School
Circuit Court Closes Saturday
One of Morgan county's busiest circuit court sessions ends Saturday after four weeks of hearings. Scores of criminal and civil cases were disposed of and the dockets are nearer clear than in recent years.
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Morgan County
Alabama Attorney General McCall Invited to Speak
Alabama Attorney General McCall receives an invitation from the Association of Independent to deliver an address here. The event aims to discuss state affairs and public policy with attendees from the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCall
Charlie
State of
Alabama
The
Association of Indepen
Ontario Liquor Control Profit Reported for 1929
Toronto March 13. The Ontario liquor control commission reported a 1929 profit of 9 661 448 on sales totaling 55 360 569. It noted ongoing drunkenness and bootlegging concerns and announced planned controls including closer scrutiny of purchases and limits on permit use. 543 044 permits were issued. Stores earned 37 626 779 with the remainder from breweries. Per capita alcohol consumption ranged from .703 gallons in 1917 to .723 in 1923.
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Toronto
Can
Ontario Liquor Control Commission
Henry Drayton
Canada
Lecture Tonight at the Y by Dr Evans of Auburn
Dr Evans of Alabama Polytechnic Institute Aubur n will lecture this evening at eight o'clock at the Y M C A. The speech aims to inform students and the public about current academic topics in a formal campus setting.
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Evans
Alabama Polytechnic Institute At
Auburn
Paralyzing illness reported in Mississippi counties
MACON Miss March 13 Six cases of a peculiar paralysis seen in Tennessee and Georgia have developed in Macon and Noxubee counties. All patients are men and five more cases have been observed.
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Macon
Miss
Tennessee
Georgia
Noxubee
Phy
O Neal Under Fire From Alabama Farm Bureau
The Montgomery county farm bureau deferred action on resolutions condemning Edward A. O Neal president of the Alabama farm bureau and calling for his resignation A committee to investigate the resolutions was authorized by president Charles W. Rittenour at the monthly directors meeting The issue stemmed from the Senate lobby committee inquiry into Muscle Shoals and alleged O Neal support for American Cyanamid Company bid for the government project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Montgomery County Farm Bureau Federation
Edward A. O'Neal
Alabama Farm Bureau Federation
Charles W. Rittenour
Senate Lobby Committee
Muscle Shoals
O'Neal
New Cleaning Plant Is Very Modern
Leeman Dry Cleaning opens on Johnston Street with a new plant described as one of the most modern and recently installed in the building.
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Leeman Dry Cleaning Company
Johnston Street
Janitors At Last Know Importance
Pierre SD education officials plan a statewide improvement of the school janitor service. R W Kraushaar says schoolhouse keeping is a science and children learn cleanliness by observing the janitor's work. A handbook for janitors is part of the program.
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Pierre
South Dakota
R. W. Kraushaar
Jarvis Faces Death Pad After Bank Robbery Attempt
Jarvis, tied to an August 1928 bank robbery, is kept in the death cell as an electric chair sentence nears. He was shaved for contact, received spiritual and legal visits, and had sought governor clemency from Governor Graves after his insanity defense failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Bank of
Jarvis
Pardon Board
Graves
Edwin J. Grove
Mobile
J. O. Jarvis
Women Reaping Rich Harvest Trial Insight Continues
Enterprising women pressed their rush business as Norman Love trial entered its second day. Courtroom crowds spilled out at noon recess amid the ongoing proceedings.
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Norman Lovelady
Carey Church To Have A Big Sing
Carey Church in Athens route one Limestone county will host a big sing in the afternoon featuring old beloved songs for countryside folks.
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Carey Church
Athens
Limestone County
School Closes at Woodland Mills Over Insufficient Funds
Woodland Mills reports end of term as the school closes due to lack of funds. Faculty included Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Gurley and Miss Martha Tate for the year.
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Woodland Mills
E. B. Gurley
Martha Tate
Stations Improve as Gulf Refining Renews City Outlets
Gulf Refining Corp expands renovations across multiple city gasoline stations. Improvements include upgraded canopies, fuel pumps, and storefront facades aimed at modernizing service and boosting customer experience.
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Gulf Refining Company
Pete Thal
Fate of Norman Lovelady in jury hands after fatal stabbing
The trial over the killing of Bruce Norris by Norman Lovelady proceeded with extensive testimony. Prosecutors argued the dispute arose from a quarrel. Lovelady allegedly stabbed Norris after resisting a search and sending away a soft drink. Citizens traveled to Decatur to observe the grand division trial as lawyers debated the case.
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Norman Lovelady
Bruce Norris
Lovelady
Norris
Cee Geet Setorneys
Decatur
Serious Fall Injures Somerville Woman at Home
Mrs. John Self of Somerville route three was seriously injured this week in a fall at her home. She was going about her usual duties when the accident occurred, sustaining back injuries described as very serious.
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Somerville
John Self
Somerville Route Three
Waa Wry
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