Negro High School Commencement Schedule Set
The Decatur Negro High School released its commencement plan. On Friday May 23 the Parent Teachers Association will honor the seniors with entertainment. Sunday at 3 PM a commencement sermon by Rev J W Whitfield D D of Decatur. Tuesday at 8 PM graduating exercises with address by Rev S S Nichols D D of Decatur and diploma presentations to eight graduates.
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The
Negro High School of
Decatur
Parent- Teachers’ Association
Negro High School
J. W. Whitfield
D.D
W. Nichols
Old Sol Returns as Sun Shines Over Muddy Roads
The sun resumed work today as temperatures rose and thermometers climbed higher than in several days. A bright sun and steady breeze dried muddy roads quickly, signaling better travel conditions.
Taft Namedakes Wedded Here Proves Polls Spark Party Hints
In Morgan county voters debate party strength with circumstantial clues from probate records. Two newlywed grooms named Howard Taft and Walter Taft show birth years near 21 and a few months younger, highlighting naming trends after William Howard Taft’s 1909 presidency and Roosevelt era naming.
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Morgan County
Taft
Howard Taft
Walter Taft
William Howard Taft
United States
Teddy” Roosevelt
Births announce son born May 13 in Newport News
Here is word of the birth of a son on Tuesday May 13 to Mr and Mrs S B Adams at Newport News Virginia. The Adamses formerly lived in Decatur and Mrs Adams before marriage was Miss Mildred Sykes.
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S. 8. Adams
Newport News
Virginia
Adams
Decatur
Mildred Sykes
Library Growth and Year End Summary
The school library notes nine months of work ending with increased size equipment and books. A new stack room houses magazines and government documents while a magazine rack built by the manual training department earned a blue ribbon. This year 1415 volumes were added bringing total to 3631 with 2064 accepted by accrediting agencies.
Real Estate Transfers Recorded at Probate Office
Real estate transfers listed include Cullman Property Company to W B Harvey for part of NW section and other parcels in Smith Addition and Crest, plus Fannie F Glasscock acquiring lots in block H and D. J M Kirkpatrick purchases SW of NW for section 36 township 7 range 2 west. Consideration stated as 1 dollar.
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Cullman Property Company
W. B. Harvey
Ghoes
Fannie F. Glasscock
Smith Addition
Ey Selle
Crest
J. M. Kirkpatrick
Township
J. H. Martin Moves Route 1 Bus Service to Athens
J H Martin has shifted Route 1 service from Veto to Athens. The move affects local riders and routes, with changes announced as the new path through Athens becomes active on the timetable.
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J. H. Martin
Veto
Athens
J L Meeks Visits Decatur Amid Thompson Candidacy Support
J L Meeks visited Decatur on Wednesday afternoon as a promoter of Frederick I Thompson for the senate. Mr Meeks expressed strong support as Thompson gains ground. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs J W Gray and daughter Edna of Lock A at W C Howells on Jackson street.
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Times-News
Decatur
Meeks
Frederick I. Thompson
J. W. Gray
Edna
Lock A
Classified Advertising Rules and Rates Notice
The notice outlines daily classified advertising at ten cents per line printed three times, with a six line minimum and five word average length per line, and includes accepted methods, error handling, and publication deadlines. It warns against unsuitable ads and states the office processes run until 4 am for convenience, with a March 405 classification.
Classified Page Index and Listings Overview
A dense catalog of newspaper classified sections enumerates categories from deaths and funerals to automotive, real estate, employment, and legal notices. It outlines specific subsections such as personal notices, building trades, and auctions, indicating an organized, era-typical classifieds page.
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Sol
J. L. Meeks
Selephone
Myour
Fox
Gelf
Erramd
Patrona
Chune
Automotive Business Guide
Terasiten
Mattress Co
Marcel
Move's Beauty Parlor
M. Rigg
Sbee
Alabama
Gilmore
Sherman St
Morgan County Motor Co
Lee Street
Carrell Furniture CO
Business Guide
H. & H. Machine Works
W. Moulton
Hill Chevrolet CO. Lee and
Essex
Wilson Ave
Eer League
Naperville, Ill
Lyons Hotel
H. Mullen
Second Ave
Southern Sheet Metal Works
P. O. Box
Memphis
Tenn
Hunter Furniture CO
Sis
Forbes & Sons
Berryhill
Decatur Mill & Cabinet
Bank St
Leeds
Just
J. M. Clark & Sons
First Ave
J. W. Tucker
Moulton
Ala
Jervis Foundry & Machine CO
Ferry St
6Th Ave
West
7Th Ave
East
W. A. Sullivan
S. Broadus
Peebles
D. G. Adams
E. Grant St
Jackson St
E. Jackson &T
T. R. Covey
8Th St
4Th Ave
9Th Ave
McGlathery
Thomas Realty & Ins. CO
A. ©. Bailey
A. Z. Bailey Groc. Co
State of Alabama
Saccel Sanator
Leon Ph Neeve
Simma Fore
J. P
Wald County
Wits
Simon Gary Tisom
Decatur Daily
Said
A. P. Eye N. P
Ex. J. FP
County
Phons
Buick
Rogers Bros
Green Bank St
Hill Bros
Lookmont Tire CO
L. R. Jacks
W. Church
General Contracting
Athens Lumber Co
Tennessee V Printing CO
Piper & Empire Coal Smith Coal Co., Inc
Blue Ribbon Shoe Shop
Zb. BE. & Sons Piang CO
Plymouth Rocks
Rhode Island
Reds
Bank Street
Johnston
J. W. Thornton
McGlathery Addition
R. M. McGlathery
L. B. Wyatt & Son
Rainey’s Beauty Parlor
New York
Ernabe
J. & ©. Fischer Kurtzmann Gulbransen
Whippet
Dodge
Majestic Radios
Chevrolet
Phonograph Records
Willys Knight
E. E.forbes & Sons
B. H. Britton
Mgr
Second
COLT
Lee St
B & S Motor CO
Johnston BT
Ruth B, Humphrey
Skippy
Percy L Crosby
King
Syndwate
Percy L. Crosby
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