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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1931

Page

8

Soil Studies of State Are Made in Alabama

Alabama's 33 million acres span diverse soils. The state industrial development board reports one third suitable for cultivation and the rest for pasturage and forestry. Coastal plains, mineral region, black belt and other zones drive varied crops and dairying.

Birmingham Ala Alabama State Industrial Dell Board Coastal Mineral Region Black Belt Limestone Valley Piedmont Plateau Tennessee Blackbelt Coastal Plain

Veteran Pastors In Service Celebration at First Baptist

In Talladega Alabama on May 22 a celebration marked 33 years of uninterrupted pastoral history at First Baptist Church. Former pastors Rev T M Callaway of Jackson Georgia and Dr J D Gwatiney of Virginia, joined with current pastor Dr J M Thomas who has served twenty years, succeeding Dr Gwatiney who led for four years. Dr Gwatiney followed Callaway who held the pastorate for nine years.

Talladega Ala First Baptist Birmingham T. M. Callaway Jackson J. D. Gwatiney Virginia J. M. Thomas Thomas Dr. Gwatiney Mr. Callaway

Legislation to Be Looked Into Soon

The United Commercial Travelers will discuss legislation affecting commercial travelers at its grand council meeting in Dothan Alabama on May 29 and 30. The two day program includes a series of business sessions and related activities organized by Dothan members of the group.

Dothan Ala Grand Council United Commercial Travelers

Goodyear Gadsden Plant Reaches Full Capacity

Gadsden Alabama May 22 The Goodyear Tire and Rubber company plant here is operating at full capacity across three shifts four days since completion nearly three years ago. Official announcement says the plant is turning out tires daily to the limit possible with current equipment.

Gadsden Ala Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company

Two Lafayette Teachers Omitted From School Faculty List

Elizabeth Davis and Mrs J N Hodges were elected and accepted positions on the Lafayette street school faculty for the coming year but were omitted from the published list of teachers on Wednesday. School officials requested adding their names to the roster of teachers for the coming term.

Honor Roll List at Gordon-Bibb School Named Students

The ninth month honor roll at Gordon-Bibb School lists many students across grades from Junior First to Senior Sixth. Names include Migs Graves, Amos Morris, Nancy Lee Crane, Jack Buchanan, Margaret Billings, Gus Rom keywords, and Pierre Williams among others, with teachers noted for each grade.

Gordon-Bibb Migs Graves Dorothy Jane Campbell Betty Claire Crane Mary Ruth Hallbrooks Katherine Hiedon Mrs. Blackwell Grover Southerland Amos Morris Ann Claire Brown Marcella Carter Marjorie Compton Nancy Lee Crane Dorothy Lee Fowler Frances Hodges Elizabeth Ann Nebrig Florine Richardson Mary Lee Chaney Jack Buchanan Greer Williams John Hardy Ralph Johnson Robert Pettey Wayne Thomas Lonnie Weaver Ann Harris Blackwell Margaret Billings Billy Mainard Miss Jolly Ralph Jones Billy Lee James Stanford Levaughan Wheeler Mary Shrickel Viola Smoot Elizabeth Wilmore Miss Walsh James Beard Gus Rombakas James Weaver Dorothy Bobo Jane Hester Cook Marion Hamilton Dorothy Holder Elmeta Morris

Parish Event At St John’s Church Ayt 28

The Business Woman's Auxiliary hosts an Old fashioned tacky party in the parish house at St John’s church on Thursday evening at 8:00. Proceeds supportAuxiliary activities.

Business Woman’s Auxiliary St. John’s Church

Three Men Held In An Alleged Theft

Three men named Clark Green Malden Mo Bert Vanbibber Fairmont W Va and Joe Bracken Fairmont W Va were captured by local officers in Athens Alabama this week in connection with a stolen automobile. They will be turned over to federal authorities under the Dyer Act. The car was wired to start without a key and the owner may be located in Fairmont West Virginia.

Athens Ala Clark Green Malden Bert Vanbibber Fairmont W. Va Joe Bracken West Virginia

Mrs. Edward Wardlow Visits Relatives in Russellville

Mrs. Edward Wardlow is visiting relatives in Russellville as noted in local society rounds. The visit highlights family connections and regional ties during a quiet period in the community.

Edward Wardlow Russellville

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