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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1932
Page
3
A county school system shows balances and disbursements, listing salaries, librarian and janitor allocations, and various disbursements. The document includes names like W. A. Curry and details on extension funds, donations, and exhibits, mixed with a literary passage about Camilla and Peter and a school funding note.
Impoverished students compete for a prize amid nude symbolic poses and artistic works. Peter anxiously awaits the outcome, hoping his own figure stands out among entries and wondering about misfortune’s selection.
Harvey Pride, a rising senior at Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia, reports Monday for his first football practice. He has a strong chance to earn a varsity roster spot this season.
A local notice states James Cox is now with the Taylor Barber Shop and no longer with the Decatur Barber Shop. The article also describes the Union Jack as the national flag of Great Britain formed by the combined crosses of St. Andrew St. George and St. Patrick.
Today's market notes at Birmingham show receipts across vegetables fruits and grains with hay prices steady. Grain quotes list No 2 white corn 47-48c and oats 28c while seed cotton at 14.00 F. O. B. Alabama remains unchanged. Poultry and eggs hold firm as onion and potato figures appear among varied produce listed.
The Moulton Parent-Teachers Association held its first meeting of the school year in the county high school vocational rooms. Mrs Clarke Weatherwax resigned as president. Mrs Jean Byars serves as secretary treasurer. Superintendent Hodson urged two projects including window guards and terracing grounds, noting soon the elementary school debt would be cleared with the next tax collection. Principal Tidwell proposed extension meetings for communities served by the county high school with support from Miss Mary Clyde Garner. A warm welcome was given to new teachers.
Early Skeet Phinizy plans to leave soon for Lexington Virginia to begin his freshman year at Washington & Lee University.
The writer argues voters must exercise unprejudiced judgment in the upcoming Alderman election. They warn against favoritism or bias from friends and urge citizens to vote for those best representing intelligence courage and community interest. The message stresses responsibility and thoughtful casting of ballots.
Atlee H. Hoff Jr will depart soon to Sewanee Tennessee for his first year at the University of the South named Sewanee.
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