Decatur seeks WPA funds to pave Second Street project
Decatur submits a revised Works Progress Administration plan to pave Second Street from First Avenue to Danville Road, about 3700 feet, at an estimated cost of 16000 dollars. The venture, proposed asphalt paving, follows a prior failed attempt two years ago after owner opposition.
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Danville Road
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Tennessee Valley Authority
Congress in Session Focuses on Rail Financing and Rail Retirement
Senate in recess as Wheeler committee continues inquiry into railroad financing. House studies railroad retirement bill in interstate commerce committee. Yesterday the Senate passed an 870 million agriculture appropriation while cutting soil conservation funds. House debated interior department appropriation.
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Associated Press
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Wheeler Committee
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Department
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Interior Department
Jail Gate Search Foiled by Nebraska Teens
In Scottsbluff Neb May 14 two 18 year old girls Phyllis Martin daughter of the city jailor and Darlene Miller and a 17 year old boy Victor Becker heard squeaky noises in the city hall basement near a jail gate. They found a way past guards and attempted to gain entry through a jail skylight but their efforts were foiled by authorities.
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Scottsbluff
Neb
Phyllis Martin
Darlene Miller
Victor Becker
Callef
Do Something About Periodic Pains Cardui Advice
Thousands of women testify Cardui helps relieve menstrual discomfort. If it fails, consult a physician. Cardui is a purely vegetable medicine bought at the drug store and taken at home to ease pains and build up strength from food. Pronounced Cardui La.
Morgan County 4-H Rally Invites Hundreds of 4-H Members
A Morgan County procession invites boys and girls to the Decatur rally on May 22. Names include Martin Massey Pettit Hale Ryan and many others across Flint Florette Gandy's Cove Hartselle and Gandy's Cove clubs with leaders and officers listed.
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Morgan County
Decatur
4-H Club Members List at Massey and Lebanon
A clipping lists members of the Massey 4-H Club and Lebanon 4-H Club. Names include James Walling Thomas Williams Ollie Worsham Elbert Youngblood Carl Anders Hillard Anders Howard Anders Byron Brown Oakley Cole Charles Crawford Louise Duncan Maurice Knox Pearl Miller Margarét Moore Olen Jr Moore J L McCaig Loyd McCaig Cline Shaneyfelt Elvie Shaneyfelt Emil Shull Lewis Thomason Ruth Thomason Novel Tucker Hermon Winsett Howard Winsett Otto Winsett Lois Wright Mabel Wright Laron Hughes Horice Sanders Joe Sharrett.
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Carl Anders
Hillard Anders
Howard Anders
Byron Brown
Oakley Cole
Charles Crawford
Louise Duncan
Maurice Knox
Pearl Miller
Margarét Moore
Graduation at Athens High May 21 in Alabama
Athens high school in Alabama schedules commencement events. May 16 features the baccalaureate sermon by Dr. B O Kimbrough of the Birmingham Methodist district. May 20 hosts senior class exercises and May 21 forms the formal graduation with diplomas awarded by principal W L Grubb and address by Zebulon Judd of Auburn University.
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Huntsville
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Tampa
Florida
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Stalnaker
F. M. Hamilton
Inne
Ala
Athens High School
O. Kimbrough
Methodist Church
Zebulon Judd
School of Education
Auburn
W. L. Grubb
Plaque Honors Late Principal J M Givens
A plaque honoring the memory of J. M. Givens, principal of the junior high, will be placed in the school library. Students, moved by his death after illness, arranged the purchase and plaque arrival is reported with inscription: In Memory of our principal J. M. Givens, 1033-1937.
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J. M. Givens
Real McCoy Freed From Prison After Pardon
William McCoy, released from a one year sentence for assault after 10 months, faced police at headquarters when he discarded his pardon papers and challenged officers to ID him. Two boys then handed over the discarded documents, confirming his identity.
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Lincoln
Neb
McCoy
William McCoy
Stores to close Athens merchants announce summer half holidays
Athens merchants plan Thursday half holidays during June July and August as a summer custom. The practice, long established here, will affect downtown businesses each Thursday afternoon.
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Athens
Ala
Inflation fears ease as prices level and budgets tighten
Washington reported that a federal financial authority declared inflation warnings have subsided for now. Factors include slowed price rises in several goods, the labor index easing in April, and renewed focus on budget balance and antitrust actions.
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Washington
Federal Financial Authority
Labor Department
Tax policy and anti monopoly stance outlined
The text discusses raising taxes if needed and taking action to curb monopoly growth. It notes oaks must be sturdy to survive under pressure. It also mentions over 300 insect pests affecting oaks and that South American Indians can kill birds from a distance with a blowgun.
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