Rotarians Visit Opportunity School in East Decatur
Rotarians visited the Opportunity School at 210 Railroad Street in East Decatur on October 16 at 16th Avenue Baptist Church. About forty pupils from the two schools attended, with talks by pupils and teachers praising progress under Mrs Cothern. Rotarians and Kiwanis members noted strong gains as city residents expressed interest in the program.
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Opportunity School
16Th Avenue Baptist Church
East Decatur
Railroad Street
Decatur
Cothern
Gets Fresh Start Rotary Club Meeting Notes
The Rotarians sponsored the Gets Fresh Start initiative with housing provided by local supporters. T. M. Dix Realty furnished the school house at 210 Railroad Street, and East Decatur Baptists provided their church on 16th Avenue. Alabama Brick & Tile Company supplied seats for the Railroad Street School, and St. John's Episcopal Church hosted the Tools meeting to discuss ongoing school operations. Rotarians present included O. S. Hagerman, Julian Harris, John McGehee, Jervis Jones, Mike Goidel, Harry Higdin, Owen Wise, A. T. Hanson, and Joe Woods.
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T. M. Dix Realty Company
Railroad Street
Baptist People of
East Decatur
16Th Ave
Alabama Brick & Tile Company
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Rotary Club
O. S. Hagerman
Julian Harris
John McGehee
Jervis Jones
Mike Goidel
Harry Higdin
Owen Wise
A. T. Hanson
Joe Woods
Macedonia Singing Slated Sunday
In Macedonia on October 25 the community is invited to a singing event Sunday after noon. The notice urges public attendance and participation at the local gathering.
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Macedonia
Cotton Picking Near Completion Across Five Points
Five Points reports continued favorable weather over the past three weeks accelerates cotton picking in the area. With conditions remaining steady, harvest is expected to finish within a few more days.
Tide Likely to Miss Sewanee Roster Stars
At least two Tide stars probably will be inactive against Sewanee. Newt Godfree the big tackle may not play for the rest of the year, while Dothrow the capable end sustained an ankle injury Saturday likely sidelining him from action.
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Sewanee
Newt Godfree
Big Tacke
Dothrow
Classified Ads Fuel Local Industry Pulse
Classified ads keep shops and services visible, linking buyers and sellers in the community. Small businesses rely on timely postings for listings, jobs, and equipment, sustaining local markets and daily commerce.
An American In Russia Sees Life In Transition
A visiting American newspaperman describes postwar Russia from Stalingrad to Moscow. He notes duty free imports, separate cottages and gardens, rare window screens, and dining privileges. Housing and social life differ by city, with intense heat in Stalingrad, cold in Chelyabinsk, and Moscow’s diplomatic social constraints. The piece previews tomorrow’s focus on the Russian Plan’s difficulties.
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Russia
Stalingrad
Kansas Prairies
Canada
St. Louis
Washington
Reporter Raymond Brandt Charts Russia Conditions
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch sent Raymond P. Brandt on an assignment to Russia to report conditions as he finds them, compare with his prior year observations, and contrast with his 1918 Russia report during Hoover Food Relief Commission work.
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Asa Keyes
Los Angeles
San Quentin Prison
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Raymond P. Brandt
Washington
Russia
Condi
Hoover Food Relief Commission
Americans in Moscow Sacrifices for Future Betterment
Raymond Brandt details hardships of American families in Soviet Russia. Wives face scarce food, high prices, and housing pests while seeking familiar diets and comforts. Some communities, like Nizhni Novgorod and Dnieprostroy, foster morale through social activities and cooperation with engineers.
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Raymond PF. Brandt
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Central Press
Moscow
U. S
Soviet Russia
Russia
Europe
London
Paris
Coblenz
Berlin
Vienna
Union
China
United States
House Committee
Detroit
Nizhni Novgorod
Austin Co
Dnieprostroy
Hugh L. Cooper
Fresh dish cloths and tea towels stay clean daily
Fresh dish cloths and tea towels are necessary for health. If washed aired and sunned every day they will remain fresh with little effort.
Power supply expanded at Decatur plant
Increased power is available for Decatur consumers after Alabama Power Company enhanced regulating capacity at the First Avenue plant. New machinery installed by line crews Saturday boosts current flow from high tension lines by about one third, addressing nearing limits due to rising city consumption.
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Decatur
First Avenue
Alabama Power Company
Scout Troop and Friendly Indians Meet Wednesday Evening
A new Boy Scout troop and the Friendly Indians organization will convene Wednesday at 7 30 PM at St John’s Parish house to organize activities and schedules.
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St. John’s Parish House
Utah Leads in Silver and Lead Production and Opens Large Mine
Utah ranks first among states in silver output and second in lead production, and the Lest mine boasts the world’s largest open cut operation, signaling a major mining milestone for the region.
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Utah
Old Golds Tobacco Advertisement Claims Superior Flavor
An ad extols Old Golds tobacco as untainted by breath or teeth staining and describes it as sun-ripened pure tobacco with natural flavoring. It argues the product provides good manners and lasting enjoyment, predicting the brand will gain lifelong customers and promising no cough in a carload.
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Kiwanians
Capudine
Capudin
Cin Ie
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sheet Metal Works
Montevallo Coal
Montevallo Coal Mining Co
Decatur Coal & Mf&g. Co
Chelyabinsk
Siberian Steppes
Siberian
Dollar
Loretta Walker Osguthorpe
Thomas Osguthorpe
Ogden
Tennessee Valley Bank
State Banking Department
Pure Tobacco
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