Alma Sioux Scarberry and the Unca Fawnee Bond
In 1930 fiction, Suwanee Collier, a paternal figure, cares for Andree the child of Dixie and Bang. Elanda questions his motives while Greg mocks the arrangement. The scene contrasts family affection with sympathy and tension over independence and domestic life.
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Wes-Pelng
Ren- In
Greg
Suwanee
Blanda
Andree
Dixie
Bang
Elanda
Rascal
Unca
Fawnee
Unca Fawnee
Suwanee Collier
Wyker's Promise of Good Service Spotlighted
Local ad touts Wyker's commitment to dependable customer care and fast service, inviting readers to choose their store for reliable assistance and quality products.
Figures on needs upon farm in Athens Alabama
Foodstuffs valued at 806.95 dollars are needed for a five person farm family for a year, according to county farm agent J. T. Belue. He notes most items should be raised on the farm, with breakdowns for meat vegetables fruits preserves milk poultry flour coffee sugar potatoes lard molasses and other small items.
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Athens
Ala
J. T. Belue
Mr. Belue
Three Men Arraigned In City Court
Three defendants appeared before Mayor B. L. Malone in city court this morning. Two faced drunkenness charges and one was charged with failure to pay sanitary fees. Fines were assessed in each case.
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B. L. Malone
Travel Agents to Gather for Alabama Association Meeting
Several hundred traveling salesmen from Alabama are expected in Selma May 9 and 10 for the Travelers' Protective Association annual meeting. Topics include hotel facilities and accommodations with a banquet on May 9 and a barbecue on May 10 as entertainment features.
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Selma
Ala
Alabama
Travelers’ Protective Association
Music School To Open At Fairview Baptist Church
A music school will open Monday evening at Fairview Baptist Church under Prof Ganus of Birmingham. A large enrollment is anticipated.
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Fairview Baptist Church
Prof
Ganus
Birmingham
Police Revenue Tops City Income in April
Fines and costs from police department activities in April totaled $2,131.75 of $5,681.36 in total city revenue. The general tax brought in $2,071.13, leaving the rest to other sources.
Auto Truck Tag War Continues
Decatur observers report the auto truck license tag dispute between Tennessee and Alabama escalates with Tennessee believed to have initiated the move. Local residents view the clash as ongoing and potentially widening beyond state lines.
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Decatur
Tennessee
Alabama
Decatur Named for Its Broad Range of Merits
Decatur earns praise for diverse strengths with many notable advantages highlighted. Locals cite community projects, educational resources, cultural offerings, and civic engagement as key benefits supporting a vibrant town atmosphere.
Realty Sales Recorded at Probate Office
Realty records show transfers including W. H. Driskill to Thomas E. Pride of part of lot 22 Decatur for 1 dollar and E. W. Thompson to T. M. Jones Jr. of lots 1 and 3 block 8 addition 3 for 100 dollars.
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W. H. Driskill
Thomas E. Pride
Decatur
E. W. Thompson
T. M. Jones, Jr
First Report Of Branch Lab Opens In Huntaville
The first monthly report of the Tennessee Valley Laboratory branch at Huntaville is being prepared by director Cooper Brougher. The new laboratory opened April 1 and has completed much work. the report will be published once finished.
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Tenessee Valley Laboratory
Huntaville
Cooper Brougher
City’s Balance Seen Sharp Drop by April End
The city of Decatur reports its bank balance fell from 44 five thousand four hundred ninety six dollars at end of March to thirty eight thousand nine hundred thirty nine dollars and eighty four cents by April 30. Meanwhile Tennessee trucks face tag controls as Alabama authorities force Tennessee owners to buy Alabama tags.
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Decatur
Tennessee Truck Owners Against Alabama Tag Rule
Expressions from Tennessee truck owners in a North Alabama county near the Tennessee line show growing resistance to Alabama tag requirements for highway operation. Reports indicate more than a half hundred trucks face compelled registration.
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Tennessee
Alabama
Tennessee Line
Advertising Values Speak Through Newspaper Notices
An analysis notes how advertisements in the newspaper convey value and appeal. It emphasizes the speaker’s role in shaping audience perception and the strategic placement of promotions.
Uniforms Issued to Louisville NashVille Shopmen
Uniforms recently purchased for the Louisville and Nashville shopmen will be issued to squad members this afternoon, announced Manager Watson.
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Louisville and Nashville
Watson
Roadside Sign Warns to Stay Left of Highway
A damaged note instructs drivers to keep to the left side of the road and avoid the contested area near the highway, emphasizing a safe passage and caution signs along the route.
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Gighqiat
Alma Sioux
Scarberry Luthor Fray Ras Ring
Central Press Association, Inc
Wyker’s
Miller & Hart
Decatur Daily Cooking School
Bill’s Grocery
Gladys Baker
Home Economist
Marcy Lee
J. G. Moore, Jr
Second Ave
Riverside Hi School
Miss Baker
Piggly Wiggly
Goodyear
Pathfinder
Frank P. Lide
Henry Cullomt
LEE Street
Free Road Service
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