Cotton official Onges Lived Here IGA Editor Cobb
Cobb the editor of agricultural publications in Atlanta who was recalled to Washington by Roosevelt to become cotton official under the new agricultural aid age, lived here as a retail clerk as a youth before attending Mississippi A and M College. He later edited farm publications and is noted as a leading cotton authority and cousin of Chas Woodard of Decatur.
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IGA
Cobb
Atlanta
Washington
Roosevelt
Agricultural Aid Age
Tees
Mississippi Agriculture and Mechanical College
Starkville
Miss
Farm Publications
Chas. Woodard
Decatur
Mystery Stones In Cimmaron County Spur Ancient Signals
In Cimmaron County Oklahoma researchers report large Roman numeral formations carved in stone by unknown makers. Explorers say the area was seen by Coronado's men and recent finds include skeletal remains in fine armor. The purpose of the massive masonry remains unexplained.
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Cimmaron
Oklahoma
Coronado
Hobson's Choice Named After Local Coach Hire
Local phrase origin traced to a Hobson who owned a horse hire service. He allegedly insisted customers take the horse closest to the door when hiring a conveyance. The anecdote links the proverb to this business practice.
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Hobson
If You Love Mo Then Tell Berth
A fragment item notes a phrase about Mo and Berth with the line Your Sunk deter Caddell Drug Co. appearing as readable text. The context and specifics are unclear in the OCR segment.
Pastor Wallace Returns From Montreat Assembly
Rev J D Wallace pastor of the First Presbyterian church has returned from Montreat where he attended a religious assembly. He will conduct the mid week prayer services at the church this evening at the usual hour. The public is invited to attend.
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J. D. Wallace
First Presbyterian Church
Montreat
Annual Singing at McKendrey Chapel
An all day event starts at 10 o clock Sunday June 4 at McKendrey Chapel. C W Maples invites all singers to attend the annual singing long a pleasant past occasion. Lunch will be served at noon and attendees are asked to bring well filled lunch baskets.
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McKendrey Chapel
C. W. Maples
Attorney Visitor Davies Heads to Decatur on Mission
Mr Davies of Coleman Spain Stewart and Davies, Birmingham lawyers, is in Decatur on a business mission today.
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Davies
Birmingham
Coleman
Spain
Stewart and Davies
Decatur
Dr. L G Sturdivant to Return Friday from Revival
Dr. L G Sturdivant presiding elder of the Decatur district is expected to return Friday from Cuman where he has conducted a ten day revival campaign.
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L. G. Sturdivant
Decatur
Cuman
Ruth Chatterton Stars in Lily Turner at the Princess
Ruth Chatterton headlines the Princess with Lily Turner a drama about a beautiful girl used as a come on by a health exhibit owner. George Brent co stars as the strong man in this Hollywood adaptation from a New York stage hit.
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Jenny
Celal Brom
Ruth Ch Saps Iell
Saul
Lily Turner
Princess Theatre
Hollywood
Miss Chatterton
New York
George Brent
Ruth Clinton
Guy Kibbee
World Economic Parley Puzzle Clues and Answers
A compiled set of crossword like clues and answers across horizontal and vertical entries. Entries cover topics from geography and economics to anatomy and bird species, with several long thematic terms and cross references. The list includes several numbered items and hints for completing the puzzle.
Florence Seeks Two New Plants
Florence Alabama May 31 The Chamber of Commerce announces two manufacturing firms have opened negotiations to establish plants in Muscle Shoals using local water power and raw materials available in the district. Officials say the names are not announced but negotiations began before the Muscle Shoals bill was signed.
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Florence
Ala
Roosevelt
Muscle Shoals
Chamber of Commerce
Traveling Health Exhibit Casts stars in street drama
The traveling health exhibit features Dr. McGill portrayed by Street and Lilly Turner’s drunken husband played by Frank McHugh. Eleven players appear opposite Charlton, including Ruth Donnelly Gordon Westcott Grant Mitchell and Mae Busch in the ensemble.
Reconstruction Loans Considered For Alabama Cities
Alabama lawmakers review bills from a recent special session allowing cities and counties to borrow funds from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to finance local development projects.
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Alabama
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Poppies Sell Out In Decatur and Hartselle
American Legion Auxiliary sales of poppies in Decatur and Hartselle Saturday brought in about $60. Funds go to disabled veterans in hospitals who made the poppies. It was the first time such sales were recorded as completely sold out.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Decatur
Hartselle
Community Sing at Fairview Church
The weekly community sing will convene at 7 30 PM Thursday evening at Fairview Baptist Church. The public is invited. A number of the best known local singers will be on the program.
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Fairview Baptist Church
Midweek Prayer Services at Southside Baptist Church
Evening services begin at 7 30 with a teacher meeting at 8 00. Southside Baptist Church hosts the mid week activities for worship and discussion.
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Southside Baptist Church
Midweek Services Held at First Methodist Church
Special midweek services will be held tonight under the auspices of the Woman's Missionary Society. The public is urged to be present for these services at the First Methodist church.
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First Methodist Church
Woman’s Missionary Society
Recruits Sent to Florence for Civilian Conservation Corps Exam
Thirty five Morgan county recruits were sent to Florence for examination. Of those, 25 will be chosen to go to Fort McClellan for CCC training before civilian work. Morgan County must fill 91 by June 7, with 25 more to Florence next week and 51 needed overall.
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Morgan County
Florence
Fort McClellan
Civilian Conservation Corps
Company E
Decatur
Morgan
Rev J D Pickens to Fill Pulpit at Crow's Chapel
Reverend J D Pickens pastor of Southside Baptist Church will fill the pulpit at Crow's Chapel Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock.
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J. D. Pickens
Southside Baptist Church
Crow’s Chapel
W M S Members Enjoy Annual Mission Study
At the home of Misses Ida and Julian Roberts near Belle Mina sixty eight members and friends of the W M S of the Mooresville Belle Mina church held an all day mission study. The Lady Fourth Daughter China was the study book a pageant in costume was presented by the young women circle. Visitors from Huntsville Athens Rogersville and Decatur attended. Mrs Gilbert White led as president and Mrs W F Dukes as study superintendent.
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Ida
Julian Roberts
Belle Mina
Mooresville
China
R. L. Hundley
Huntsville
Athens Legion to Dedicate Park and Playgrounds
Local Legionnaires will travel to Athens on Thursday for the dedication of the Athens Legion post’s new park and playgrounds. The Athens post is among the most active in the area.
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Athens Legion
Athens
Athens Legion Post
Athens Post
Deputies from Limestone County on Official Business
Deputies J. E. Wellden and J. Williams of Limestone County Decatur are on official business today.
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J. E. Wellden
Williams
Limestone County
Decatur
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