Alabama Crop Report Shows Varied Yields Across Counties
October 1 indicators show Alabama cotton promising 1,010,000 bales, with major gains in the Tennessee Valley and northeastern counties while the Black Belt and south-central regions lag. Corn yields hold at about 13 bushels per acre, with diverse regional results. Pecans lead in the Black Belt and Piedmont, prices edge lower for cotton and crop inputs, and pasture conditions fall amid dry weather.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Southeastern
Black Belt
North-West
Piedmont
Tennessee Valley
Houston
Henry
Geneva
U. S
Texas
United States
Ex Opera Star Solves Puzzle in Highland Skirt
The former opera star appears in a puzzle answer grid, with clues spanning from mineral to device and from overcoat to ghost. The page hints at a staged tribute and notes her home town and recent status as retired and educated.
Decatur Singers to Lead Gandy's Cove Event
On Friday October 27 villagers four miles east of Falkville host a community supper at 4 PM served by Gandy's Cove church ladies. At 5:30 PM the Decatur community sing begins with the Decatur group joining the Brown and Wallace quartets. A large crowd is expected and the public is invited.
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Gandy’s Cove
Falkville
Decatur Community
Gandy's Cove
Decatur Sing
Brown
Wallace
Circuit Court Last Week Term Opens With Heavy Docket
The October term of circuit court began Monday with many jail and bond cases ahead. A mistrial occurred in the Hobson Ward whiskey manufacturing case. The Norman Lovelady perjury case tied to a 3 year old slaying case was dismissed.
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Hobson Ward
Norman Lovelady
Lovelady
Bruce Norris
Amos Lovin Nominated for Freshman Class President
Decatur residents note Amos Lovin a University of Alabama freshman has been nominated as one of four candidates for president of the freshman class. Elections are set for November. Lovin is also chosen for the Y M C A cabinet at Alabama.
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Decatur
Amos Lovin
University of Alabama
Levin
Alabama
No Rainfall Report for 24 Hour Period
There was no rainfall during the 24-hour period ending at 7 a m today.
Weather report shows 70/49 degree day early
The weather bureau records a high of 70 degrees and a low of 49 by 7 am today. There is no precipitation noted in the bulletin.
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the Weather Bureau Today
Ten in Court Arraigned for Prohibition and Disorderly Offenses
Ten were arraigned in police court this morning on offenses including violation of the prohibition laws drunkenness gaming and drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
Moye's Waves Spark Curious Hair Trend at Parlor
Moye's Beauty Parlor showcases croquignole wave styling attracting customers seeking retro curls. Owner Moye notes the technique creates tight, durable waves with lasting shine. Local patrons admire the salon’s quick, neat service and vintage ambiance.
W. C. T. U. Meets on Friday Afternoon
The W. C. T. U. will meet at Mrs. E. M. Odom's home Friday at 2 30 pm A report from the Tuscaloosa state convention will be given Members Mary Black Mrs W H Winton and Miss Cleo Levin represented the Decatur union All members and friends are urged to attend.
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Mary Black
W. H. Winton
Cleo Levin
Decatur Union
Tuscaloosa
W. M. S. Holds All Day Sewing Party Today
The W. M. S. of Ninth Street Methodist Church is hosting a spend the day sewing party today at the home of Mrs. J. F. Butler located at 1807 Seventh Avenue South.
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Ninth Street Methodist Church
J. F. Butler
Seventh Avenue, South
Chambers Showing Great Improvement
Roy Chambers, formerly of Second Avenue and now of Elkton Tennessee, showed great improvement at Baugh's Infirmary after an emergency appendix operation last Wednesday night. Decatur friends expressed gratification at his faster recovery.
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Roy Chambers
Second Avenue
Elkton
Tenn
Baugh’s Infirmary
Chambers
Ninth Street Leads Austinville in Attendance Contest
Ninth Street Methodist church leads Austinville by 27 points in the weekly attendance contest between the two congregations. The tally will be finalized Sunday evening with both churches presenting large gatherings.
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Ninth Street Methodist Church
Austinville
Ninth Street Methodist Church Board Meets in Special Session
The board of stewards of Ninth Street Methodist Church will hold a special meeting tonight at seven o'clock in the church.
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Ninth Street Methodist Church
Miss Inez Thombs Confined To Home With Illness
Miss Inez Thombs is confined to her home on Somerville Road suffering an illness.
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Inez Thombs
Somerville Road
Miss Bloodworth III at Parents Home
Miss Margaret Bloodworth is ill at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bloodworth 1419 Fifth avenue south.
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Margaret Bloodworth
Mrs
J. M. Bloodworth
Fifth Avenue
South
Decatur Debt Warned Against Municipal Plant Experiment
The message outlines Decatur Alabama facing 1.79 million in bonded debt with 338 thousand in default and notes 17 thousand in current bills. It argues a $500,000 municipal electric plant would require risky bond issues or federal loans unlikely to succeed, risking higher taxes if the project fails. It cites ongoing court actions and warns bondholders may press claims against property owners. The report notes TVA stance and compares with other Alabama towns considering or resisting municipal power.
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Decatur
United States District Court
Birmingham
Alabama
Albany
Washington
Tennessee Valley Authority
Muscle Shoals
Montgomery Advertiser
Florence
Sheffield
Tuscumbia
Wilson Dam
Tacoma
Decatur Advocate Urges Industry Over Power Company
A Decatur resident declares no stake in Alabama Power beyond supporting local bonds and growth. He argues against destroying the power company, cites industry recruitment, and promotes Decatur’s future as an industrial hub, asserting paid advertisement status.
Pastor C M Tyndal Ill at Home
Rev. C M Tyndal pastor of Ninth Street Methodist Church is ill at his home.
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Ninth Street Methodist Church
Ninth Street Methodist to Hold Conference Thursday Evening
Conference set at Ninth Street Methodist Church will be convened Thursday evening by Dr. L G Sturdivant. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected at this meeting.
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Ninth Street Methodist Church
L. G. Sturdivant
Columbia Visitors Stay While Mrs Perry and Daughter Visit
Mrs Claude M Perry and her young daughter Mary Ann of Columbia Tennessee visit Mrs Annie Pullins. Mr Perry accompanies them and returns to Columbia Monday.
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Claude M. Perry
Mary Ann
Columbia, Tenn
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Sanitary Barber Shop
Yaha Igood
Oeng
Serge
The
Decatur Daily
Opera
Highlan Skirt
Bacon
New York
Dew City
Eugene
Decatur Singers
Moye
Moye’s Beauty Parlor
Princess Anne
George Armwood
Miss Thombs III
Miss Bloodworth III
Alabama Power Company
Associated
Power Company
Connecticut
Roosevelt the Great
Columbia
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