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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1934
Page
8
Carmichael of Tuscumbia won the congressional nomination after a vote by a subcommittee of the state Democratic executive committee. Final tally showed Carmichael 18,748 and Johnson 15,809.
M Williams of Mobile invites readers to submit strange historical anecdotes for a book to be sold at the Century of Progress in Chicago. The appeal lists Mobile jailers with the Declaration of Independence, a bath tub given to Don Egláva, a water-shedding tree in Toulminville, and mines used at Mobile Bay.
Dr. John W. Abercrombie who finished second in the Tee for state superintendent of education will not continue the race against J. A. Keller. Abercrombie, a well known Decatur figure, said he will abide by the vote in the first primary as Keller led but lacked a majority.
Wallace Burt son of Mr and Mrs T J Burt of 141 Seventh Avenue wast is improving today at Benevolent Society Hospital where he was taken Thursday for medical treatment.
Public sale notice for materials to be used in Chicago Century of Progress publicity. Documents mention selling books across Alabama with distribution planned in Mobile at 200 St. Emanuel St. Names and dates expected to be provided.
The association reports more than 900 loans issued in seven counties led by O D Kennamer. Average loan runs several hundred dollars, some up to 1000 or more. Funds cover livestock, seeds, equipment, and occasional labor or debt payoff. Interest 5 percent only on used funds, with installment options reducing costs. Terms 3 to 12 months common. dairy cattle loans may extend to three years. Security includes crop liens and chattel mortgages. Loans issued from Huntsville office with local representatives.
John Patterson, state legislator, realtor, and insurance man, spoke to Kiwanis sponsored vocational guidance committee at the school. He stressed efficiency in every vocation with examples from his professions and noted another address for River High seniors on the same topic.
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