Booster Spirit and Road Sign Disputes in Alabama
A Kiwanis club praises local efforts to improve roads while a dispute arises over highway billboards. The complainant argues the Alabama state board and governor lacked authority to approve contracts with a highway advertising company. Signs are described as small and obscure, hindering motorists’ view.
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Waeath
Norwid Ereof
Highways Advertising Company
Alabama
State Board of Administration
State of
State Highways Commission
Traction Company chief promotes highway signboard program
John B. Weakly, president of the Traction Company and known to the state highway commission, pushes signboard erection along state highways. Mr. I Gee backs the plan with involvement of the State Highways Advertising Company in a lawful use of interstate routes.
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John B. Weakly
The
Traction Company
State Highway Commission
Mary Ciizens
Alabama
I Gee
Editorial notes on Muscle Shoals and party realignment
The piece discusses how Muscle Shoals settlement with Henry Ford could shift Alabama politics toward a stronger Republican presence, with Democrats also gaining ground in response. It cites Albany Decatur Daily and The Aniston Star, notes credit disputes, and mentions Harding Coolidge era implications for race politics and regional voter shifts.
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Albany-Decatur
North Ala
Henry Ford
Albany Decatur
Phare
Sether
Harding
Coolidge
South
Muscle Shoals
Ford
Alabama
Tennessee
Huntsville Times
Mothers of Decatur Focus on Strength of Women
The Decatur Sunday sermons highlight mothers as the finest legacy for children. Pastors from First Presbyterian to Ninth Street Methodist emphasize motherhood as central to faith, family, and civilization.
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John D. Wyker
Sundaly
First Presbyterian Church of
Decatur
Church” Organization
Preacher extols motherhood and civic duty in sermon
The sermon on motherhood urges support for mothers to preserve home and church life. It cites Samuel’s mother who dedicated him to the Lord and kept faith through years, while urging society to ease burdens on mothers and honor them as central figures. The message blesses mothers as faithful queens and calls boys and girls to safeguard their welfare.
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Samuel
Augustine
Morgan County Votes Narrow In Democratic Race
The article notes a light vote loom in Morgan County with Walter Moore of Birmingham opposing Senator Walter Brower for Democratic committeeman. It also lists candidates for commission of game and fisheries and judges seeking openings on the court of appeals and supreme court, highlighting incumbents I. T. Quinn and Henry D. Foster, and others from Autauga Montgomery and Birmingham.
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Walter Moore
Birmingham
Walter Brower
Game and Fisheries
I. T. Quinn
John Dickinson
Autauga County
Edward Holt
Montgomery
A. L. Kimbrough
Henry D. Foster
J. Q. Smith
Court of Appeals
Virgil Bouldin
A. D. Sayre
Joel B. Brown
Cullman
Supreme Court
G.pattarko
Alabama Public Service Commission
J.L. Bowman
Detroit Girl Seeks Divorce From Second Husband
Helen Hamburgh, a 17 year old Detroit girl, filed for divorce from her second husband John Hamburgh, 31, charging desertion and non support. She previously wed Tollis Van Hofman at age 16, reported as too young to marry, leading to non support charges.
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Helen Hamburgh
Detroit
Sires
Tollis van Hofman
John Hamburgh
Mrs. Robinson Injured in Sudden Fall
Mrs. S. L. Robinson of West Albany sustained severe injuries from a fall on a sidewalk Friday. Her daughter Mrs. William G. Mason of Svensboro, Tenn., was called to her bedside and will remain with her. Doctors noted high blood pressure but have not determined the cause of the fall.
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S. L. Robinson
West Albany
East Brae
William G. Mason
Svensboro
Tenn
Industrial Agent of Ellenen Here
Charles Chase industrial agent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad was in the city today from Louisville headquarters and met with Chamber of Commerce officials in conference.
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Ellenen
Charles §. Chase
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Louisville
Chamber of Commerce
Fashion Fronts Move with Winds The Daily
The Daily magazine page highlights Grace Thorncliffe Juanita Hamel and Annette Bradshaw as contributors offering women readers previews of advancing styles. The piece notes fashion shifts reflect changing tastes and the writers stay ahead of trends.
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Grace Thorncliffe
Juanita Hamel
Annette Bradshaw
Mrs. W. H. Driskill Dies in Birmingham
Telegram confirms the death of Mrs. W. H. Driskill in Birmingham. Interment will be in Birmingham Tuesday afternoon. A long-time Decatur resident with many local friends, her passing brings shock to the community.
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R. E. Hewlett
W. H. Driskill
Birmingham
Music In America Impresses Visiting German Pianist
German pianist Iynaz Friedman praised American music after touring the United States. He noted strong middle west interest and said the quality rivaled European composers, calling the scene an unlimited amount of American music.
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America
Saaline
Europe
Iynaz Friedman
United States
Friedman
Middle West
Marriage Licenses and Lodge Meeting Notice
Marriage licenses issued include C Arthur Vance with Cora Lee Horton John W Clark with Pearl Jones and Guy Hargrove with Beula E South Albany Lodge 401 A Fo and A M will meet tonight at 7 00 to discuss M M degree Master Masons invited J L Gunter W M J J Chrisangier Sec Advt F F Blankenship
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C. Arthur Vance
Cora Lee Horton
John W. Clark
Pearl Jones
Guy Hargrove
Beula E. South
Asonic
Albany Lodge
A. Fo
A. M
J. L. Gunter
C. Arthur Vange
Guy
Hargrove
Beulah E. South
Second Avenue
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Piliphoke
CEERI
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Pat
Etis
Daily Times
Democratic Party
Daily
Pierce
An‘niston Star
the Star
Gordon
A. L. Mathison
Ninth Street
Méthodist” Church
Noreir
First Baptist Church
Piceca
Karl Hoffman
St. Paul's ‘Evangélical Lutheran Church
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Morgan County
Associated P Préss News
Associated Press News
Anna’ B. Rooper
Ben’ W. Hobper
Railway Labor Board
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Tednessey
Cleveland
Goolidge
Mrs. Robinson
Will
Hezekiah Blankenship
F. F. Blankenship
Albany Drug Co. Moulton and Second
A. L. Kinbrough
Montgomery, Ala
Canmadate
State Agricullural Department
Wallace
Montogomery
Ata
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East Jackson Street
C. H. Woodroof
Mt. Pleasant Tenn
Tomor
S. A. Moses
Johnson Street
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