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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1931

Page

9

Valley Counties Have Big Yields in Cotton Crop

The Tennessee Valley counties report a strong cotton harvest led by Madison with yields above 37 000 bales as of October 18. Colbert is the only county trailing 1930 figures, about 205 bales behind. Other counties show gains ranging from 13 939 in Colbert to 37 642 in Madison, with Cullman Lauderdale Limestone and Morgan also posting substantial increases.

Decatur de Loran Balesien Nson North Alabama Iusideng and Loan Association Tennessee Valley Bank Tennessee Valley Cullman County Colbert Franklin Jackson Lauderdale Lawrence Limestone Madison Marshall Morgan Madison County

Added Attractions At Princess Theatre

The Princess theatre schedules a busy week with Handy's Orchestra on Monday and Tuesday at 8 30 p m. Handy, a former Memphis musician and blues originator, leads an excellent group. Wednesday and Thursday feature Harry Snodgrass, the noted pianist known as the King of the Ivories, who rose to fame on radio and has toured nationwide.

Princess Theatre Handy Memphis Harry Snodgrass Snodgrass

Change In Location Dance November 2

Stanley Harrison promoting another Handy dance for November 2 says it will be at the former Junior Chamber of Commerce hall on Second avenue. The event was previously announced for the Malone building on Monday night.

Stanley Harrison Junior Chamber of Commerce Second Avenue Malone Building

Arvidson To Enter Memphis Hospital

Arvidson secretary of the local YMCA will leave Monday for Memphis Tennessee to enter the U S government hospital for examination. He served in American forces during World War I.

Arvidson Memphis Hospital BE. Arvidson Memphis Tenn U. S. Government

Pastors Union To Meet On Monday

The Pastor's Union will meet Monday at 10 o'clock at the Y M C A. in a session postponed from last week. Attendance of all members was urged.

Pastors Union Y. M. Cyna

River Gauge Shows Steady Level at 1.3 Feet

The Tennessee river remained stationary today with a gauge reading of 1.3 feet at seven o'clock. No changes in depth were reported and no flooding observed.

Tennessee

Weather report shows 66/40 for the 24 hour period

The weather bureau recorded a maximum temperature of 66 degrees and a minimum of 40 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at seven o'clock this morning.

the Weather Bureau Today

No Rainfall Recorded This Morning

No rainfall occurred in the 24-hour period ending at seven o'clock this morning, as measured in local area observations.

Return from trip to Indiana with relatives and friends

Mrs. Tom Ralston and her brother H. C. Abshire have returned after a ten day visit with relatives and friends in Indiana. They traveled to Indiana and back by motor, resuming daily routines.

Tom Ralston H. C. Abshire Indiana

Wife Preservers Bureau Drawer Care Tip

A home cleaning tip notes that varnish keeps the bureau drawers cleaner. Wipe with a damp soapy cloth to remove dust, then prepare the drawers for lavender sachets.

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