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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1931

Page

5

Seized Houseboat and Skiff To Be Sold At Auction

Notice from the Department of Justice Deputy Prohibition Administrator states that on June 23, 1931, in Decatur Alabama on the Tennessee River, a houseboat 12 by 26 feet and a skiff were seized for violations of Internal Revenue Laws. With 30 days for claims passed and bonds posted, the boats will be sold to the highest bidder at R L Stewart's in Decatur on October 3, 1931 at 2:00 p.m.

Department of Justice Prohibition Post Office Birmingham Alabama Decatur Tennessee River R. L. Stewart Bridge W. Miller

Reunion of United Confederate Veterans to meet in Birmingham

Alabama division of United Confederate Veterans holds its 31st annual reunion in Birmingham October 7 8 and 9 with Tutwiler Hotel as headquarters free rooms meals and full entertainment for veterans aids urged to report arrivals and transport arrangements. Distinguished guests from Memphis Nashville and Shreveport expected. Railroad fare offers issued for round trips and family members with a busy program including a grand ball monster parade and continuous entertainment.

Birmingham Alabama Division of the United Confederate Veterans Tutwiler Felix Best Imparé Chamber of Commerce

Classified reader finds his way made easy

A brief note highlights a reader seeking easier navigation through classifieds. It outlines tools or tips that aid locating items faster, improving search efficiency for readers skimming pages.

Bank Examiners Visit Athens Over Closed Institution

State Bank Examiner Williams is in Athens today tending to Citizens Bank 4 Trust Company of Athens and Elkmont after the bank was closed Monday morning. Officers and directors said the closure was for safety due to heavy bond investments whose value had fallen significantly.

State Bank Examiner Williams Athens Citizens Bank 4 Trust Company of Elkmont

Connecticut Etymology From Indian Name Quo Necktacut

The state name Connecticut derives from the Indian term Quo necktacut meaning long river or river of pines. This origin reflects the Native tongue and geography associated with the region.

State of Connecticut

San Bernardino de Cali fornia Largest U.S. Area

San Bernardino de Cali fornia is described as the largest in the United States with an area of 20,175 square miles.

San Bernardino de California United States

Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Notice in Morgan County

Default on July 3 1928 mortgage by James P Tedford and Lillian Tedford to The First Joint Stock Land Bank of Montgomery, recorded in Morgan County Alabama. Property is the 80 acre quarter of Section 9 Township 8 South Range 4 West near Ultsville Meridian. Sale at Morgan County Courthouse Decatur on Friday 23 1931 for cash to settle unpaid balance, costs, and attorney fee. Mortgagee’s attorneys Rushton Crenshaw and Rushton. Sept 22-29 Oct 6-13.

James P. Tedford Lillian &. Tedford Joint Stock Land Bank Montgomery Morgan County Alabama Decatur ultsville-Meridian FIRST Joint Stock Land Bank OF Montgomery Rushton, Crenshaw Rushton

Drive To Remove Vagrancies In Huntsville

Huntsville led by City Regorder Walter J Price continues a drive to remove vagrants and cut charity calls this winter. Vagrants are hailed into court and fined heavily.

Huntsville Walter J. Price

Idle Coal Miners Work Cotton Field In Alabama

North Jefferson county miners idle on off days harvest cotton on a 4000 acre plantation near Selecal in Birmingham area. They mine one to two days weekly then spend the rest in the cotton fields.

Birmingham Als Jefferson County Selecal

Calipatria Below Sea Level at Seventy-Five Feet

Calipatria in southern California sits about 175 feet below sea level, a geographic fact highlighting the town's extreme elevation below the surrounding terrain and its unique drainage and water management context.

Calipatria County California

Pastor Ernistias Dobyns Retired in Birmingham

In Birmingham Alabama on September 2 the Rev William Ray Dobyns after 11 years as pastor of South Highs and Presbyterian church was made pastor eremitus and a committee was appointed to nominate his successor. The congregation conferred his retirement by the Birmingham Prevostery.

Birmingham Ala William Ray Dobyns South Highsand Presbyterian Church Eremitus Dobyns Birmingham Prevostery

Classified readers bound by the regular program

A brief classified note discusses readers bound to a regular program with emphasis on routine, subscription, and participation details. It notes ongoing engagement and standard timelines for renewals and notices.

Hogs and Feed Too Cheap for Anyone Not to Own

A brief note states hogs and feed are inexpensive this fall and suggests anyone can acquire a suitable number to ensure a harvest. The citation mentions JOHN WALLACE as the contact for obtaining these supplies.

John Wallace

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