Athens Leads in TVA Electric Service Adoption
Athens Alabama reports show the city leading TVA allies in home electric use. H F Clark TVA supervisor notes April progress with 188 electric ranges and 50 electric water heaters in service as of May 1, with dealers reporting continued sales to Athens customers embracing all electric kitchens. Second place in both categories goes to Alcorn County Electric.
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Athens
Ala
TVA
H. F. Clark
Clark
Alcorn County Electric
Regular Elimination with Thedford's Black-Draught
Thedford's Black-Draught is praised as a reliable laxative for constipation. Mrs. J. E. McDuff of Elgin Texas says she has used it for thirty years and remains satisfied, noting its affordability as an added benefit.
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Thedford
J. E. McDuff
Elgin
Texas
Athens Leads TVA Region in Home Electricity Use
By Williams Power Association in Northern Mississippi Mr Clark stated Athens tops other TV4 cities in home electricity use for April with an average of 100 kilowatt hours versus 91 in Tupelo. The figures are shown on a large chart in the Athens display room.
Quintuplets Draw Attention as Education Debate Rages
Callander Ontario May 24 Associated Press. The Dionnes quintuplets spark talk on future schooling with opinions ranging from home life to birth registration at schools. Parents oppose state guardianship while Ontario law keeps control until age 18. Two older siblings lag in education due to few local schools.
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Dale C
Harrison Associated Press
Callander
Ont
Dionnes
United States
England
Special Board of Guardians
Papa Oliva Dionne
Mama Bizire
Ontario
Ernest Dionne
Rose
Ernest
Daniel
Therese
Pauline
Papa Dionne
Dominion
Congress Actions Reported In Senate And House
Senate today debates naval appropriation bill while the House considers consent calendar measures. Ways and Means panel hears testimony on NRA extension. Yesterday the Senate sustained the president’s veto on the Man‑Patman bonus bill and defeated amendments to the $460 million naval appropriation. The House passed steps to enlarge West Point cadet corps and modify the Taylor Grazing Act as the Rules Committee granted legislative right of way for AAA amendments.
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Senate
HOUSE
Ways and Means Committee
West Point Cadet Corps
Birmingham Youth Executed for Bethany Murder
Robert Cargo, 21, of Birmingham Alabama, was electrocuted in the Oklahoma State Penitentiary for the murder of A L Luke a nursery man in Bethany. Luke was found hatchet battered in his home on March 7 1934 and Cargo was arrested a week later with Luke’s car. This marked Governor Marland’s first execution and Bethany’s first murder in the town’s history.
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Mcalester
Okla
Robert Cargo
State Penitentiary
A. L. Luke
Bethany
W. 8S
Luke
Birmingham
Ala
E. W. Marland
Oklahoma City
Alabama reapportionment plan reshapes house and senate seats
The two Stephens pills propose legislative redistricting in Alabama with major changes to representative counts by county and new senatorial districts. Montomery would gain three reps while Mobile would gain twelve, and districts like Winston, St Clair, and Elmore face eliminations or additions as the plan shifts county groupings.
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Montgomery
Ala
Stephens
Alabama
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
House
Autauga
Baldwin
Bibb
Blount
Bullock
Butler
Cherokee
Chilton
Choctaw
Clarke
Clay
Cleburne
Colbert
Conecuh
Coosa
Crenshaw
Dale
Escambia
Fayette
Franklin
Marshall
Morgan ,Pike
Talladega
Tuscaloosa
Walker
Mobile
Jeffer
Lauderdale
Limestone
Lawrence
Morgan
Cullman
Winston
Madison
Jackson
Etowah
St. Clair
Calhoun
Payette
Lamar
Jefferson
Greene
Pickens
Sumter
Shelby
Auguga
Lowndes and
Wilcox
Covington
Hale
Perry
Clark
Washington
Marengo
Monroe
Dale and
Geneva
Barbour and
Pike
Coffee and Crenshaw
Bullock and
Macon
Lee and Russell
DeKalb
Dallas
Marion
Elmore
Famous Sculptor Augustus and a Crossword Puzzle
A historical crossword lists horizontal and vertical clues about a famous sculptor Augustus and related terms. The puzzle spans multiple themed entries including statues, tools, and descriptive words, with references to symbols, health, and musical notes.
TVA Recreation Unit In Meeting
The TVA Recreation Training Institute will hold its first meeting at the Athens display room tonight at 8 oclock. Future meetings are to be at Athens College gymnasium. Attendees from TVA commercial sections were urged to join the new recreational movement.
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TVA
Athens Display Room
Athens College Gymnasium
Corinth
Miss
Pickwick Landing
H. F. Clark
Athens
Pickwick
Widow Wins Widow's Share of Estate in Paris Case
Surrogate James A. Delehanty ruled that John R. Green heir to National Biscuit Company abandoned his wife Ellen P. Green in Nice in 1925, granting her the right to the widow's share of his estate.
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New York
James A. Delehanty
John R. Green
National Biscuit Company
Paris
Ellen P. Green
Nice
France
State districts drawn on 1930 census figures
Senator Forney Stephens of Blount said the new district boundaries reflect population data from the 1930 federal census. The bills were advanced to a vote yesterday with district lines bas ed as nearly as possible on census figures.
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Payette
Marion and
Winston
Henry
Houston
Forney Stephens
Blount
Community figures attend Basham Chapel decoration
OAK RIDGE residents gathered for a Sunday decoration at Basham Chapel. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Sparkman, Mr. and Mrs. Berlie Bryant and daughter from Decatur, and Sallie Jones with Leona Sparkman. J. M. West is ill. Ester Smiths returned home near Austinville after visiting J. M. West. Luther Sparkman made a business trip to Haleyville. A play at Oak Ridge is planned for Saturday night.
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Basham Chapel
W. L. Sparkman
Erby Thompson
Basham
Berlie Bryant
Decatur
Luther Sparkman
Sallie Jones
Leona Sparkman
Doc. Jones
Talmadge Legg
Hue Townson
M. N. Norris
L. G. Sparkman
J. M. West
Ester Smith
Austinville
Haleyville
Oak Ridge
Higher Trend On Trading Seen In Weekly Review
The Dun and Bradstreet weekly review notes a generally higher trading trend with gains in retail and wholesale activity hindered by cool weather. Industrial activity edged up as labor disputes settled, while political events loom as potential catalysts for sustained growth.
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet
Northwest
Middle West
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Chase & Sanborn
Tion
Tennessee
Lamb
Chappell’s
Congress
Turner
Coal & Grain Co
Checkerboard Store
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Netal
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American Museum OF Natural History
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