Miss Florence Bassett Recital Delights Decatur Albany Audiences
Miss Florence Bassett directs a charming recital at Albany High School to aid the Red Cross with flags and ushers in Red Cross uniforms. Pupils presented a varied program featuring works by Chopin Grieg Tchaikowsky Chaminade and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Florence Bassett
Red Cross
Decatur
Majorie Miller
Rose Mitchell
Barry Mitchell
Company B
Miss Bassett
Troubadore
Kroggram
Baby Bess Bailey
Pixie
A.L. Brown
Mildred Moebes
von Wilm
Inez Teasley
Dolley
Tschaikowski
Mary Jervis
the Nightingale
Kullak
Dorothy Patterson
M. Bilbro
Edith Clarkson
Lucy Haywood Binford
Dorothy Cook
Dolores Hardage
Canzonetta — Hollander
Frances Todd
Barchetta—Nevil
Mary Har
Cotton sale sets Alabama high market record
Sam D. Brock sold 14 bales of cotton to Patterson Mercantile Co. Albany for 221 8 cts per pound, totaling about 1600 dollars, claimed to be the highest price in North Alabama since the Civil War. The Albany Chamber of Commerce held a smoker at their club after a semi annual meeting. Judge Wert and Maj Long remain at the officers training camp with possible service in France.
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Sam D. Brock
Patterson Mercantile Co
Albany
North
Alabama
Albany Chamber of Commerce
Thomas W. Wert
Maj
Hal Long
France
Funeral Services for Chap Pell Cain Held in Albany
Funeral services for Chap pell Cain were held Friday afternoon with interment in the city cemetery. During the service hour all Albany stores closed in respect to Mr. Cain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chappell Cain
Albany
Cain
Durant Weds Webb in Albany Marriage Ceremony
Mrs. Mary E. Durant of Oakland California traveled to Albany to wed her former sweetheart George M. Webb. Judge F r Hamilton officiated the ceremony in Albany a few days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Durant
Oakland
Cal
Albany
George M. Webb
F. M. Hamilton
Forty room annex work at Hotel Lyons resumes after brick delay
The forty room annex construction at Hotel Lyons paused due to lack of pressed brick. Bricks have now been secured and work has recommenced.
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Hotel
Lyons
Prospects for a bumper crop across many fruits
The report notes that the outlook is favorable for a large harvest of nearly all fruit types with more gardens planted this season than before, signaling a strong agricultural year ahead.
Fruit and Garden Truck Promises Lower Living Costs
A new mobile fruit and garden truck aims to reduce everyday expenses by delivering fresh produce directly to neighborhoods. Officials hail the program as a practical step to ease the burden of rising prices for families and retirees.
Albany Shop Workers See Wages Rise After L N Line Increase
After the L N Railroad raised wages, Albany shop employees report earnings higher than in years prior, marking a notable shift for local labor and earning power.
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L. & N. Railroad Company
Albany
Canned Fruit and Vegetable Theory for Summer Preservation
A note on methods for canning fruits and vegetables this summer and fall. It discusses can sizes and prices, noting tin cans are valued at about six and a half cents each and are difficult to obtain.
Five Marriage Licenses Issued in Decatur County
The probate office at the county courthouse in Decatur issued five marriage licenses last Saturday. Cupid has been very busy in this county for the past several weeks.
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Decatur
Cupid
Four women attack Amy Peebles with ice pick
Amy Peebles was assaulted Sunday night by four women, one wielding an ice pick and striking her chest near the heart. She remains in serious condition.
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Amy Peebles
City Council Hears Requests For New Permits
Several residents and business owners seek permission from the city council for various permits including building expansions and zoning changes. The proceedings outline timelines, applicant names, and potential conditions.
The Spirit of Semmes Rises On the Alabama
A poem recalls the Confederate ship Alabama lying wrecked by a foreign shore while legends of the South, Semmes, and Hearts of Oak resurface. The verse speaks of chivalry, history, and the ship’s memory rising vigilantly from the deep.
Hogs Raised in City Limits Amid High Living Costs
A brief item notes raising hogs in sanitary pens within city limits as residents cope with rising expenses. The report emphasizes urban farming practices and economic pressures influencing city dwellers.
Grandmother Couch Ill At Home In West Decatur
Grandmother Couch mother of Miss Lillie Couch is quite ill at her home located at the corner of Moulton street and Ninth avenue in West Decatur.
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Grandmother Couch
Lillie Couch
Moulton Street
Ninth Ave
West
Decatur
Bill Jordon Shoots Mattie Stovall Injuring Her
Bill Jordon shot and seriously wounded Mattie Stovall, a negro woman, last Sunday night. Jordon escaped.
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Bill Jordon
Mattie Stovall
Jordon
Registration day passes quietly in Decatur and Albany
Registration day in Decatur and Albany concluded without incident as all eligible residents completed the process and no trouble was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Albany
Weather brings rapid growth to crops across region
Fine rains and warm sunshine in the past week have accelerated growth of cotton, corn, and garden truck. Local farms report vibrant progress as soil dries and temperatures rise, boosting yields and prospects for the season.
Machinery arrives as Albany factory begins operation
The overall factory in Albany receives its machinery and starts operating. The shipment completes setup and production is underway.
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Albany
Decatur Quietly Registers Area for Draft Ahead of War
Registration in Decatur proceeded orderly with 550 registrants and about 5000 countywide. Many residents, including Black communities, registered without resistance and demonstrated strong willingness to comply as the nation prepared for service. The piece notes weddings and local civic life alongside the registration event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Albany
Death of W. B. Alexander in Albany
W B Alexander died last Thursday at 10 37 am at his son T H Alexander's home in Albany after paralysis struck Tuesday afternoon. Remains were taken to Birmingham for interment Friday. He leaves a wife and several children. Son T H Alexander, a Albany newspaper man and newly appointed postmaster, will assume the duties July 1. The Decatur Weekly News extends sympathy to the family.
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W. B. Alexander
T. H. Alexander
Albany
Frustrated Comment About Food Hog Or Boss
A reader vented about a coworker labeled as a food hog with strong language, suggesting a harsher approach than tolerating the behavior. The remark reflects tensions over sharing meals and workplace fairness.
Miss Eugenia Gray and A F Britnell Wed in Tennessee
Miss Eugenia Gray and A F Britnell were married at the bride’s parents home in Mt. Pleasant Tennessee a few days ago. They now reside with Mr and Mrs W M Chenault at West Decatur.
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Eugenia Gray
A. F. Britnell
Mt. Pleasant
Tenn
W. M. Chenault
West Decatur
Rainey and Carter Wed at Central Baptist Church
Miss Emma Rainey and Harold Carter united in marriage at Central Baptist Church with Rev. Dr Livings ton Mays officiating. The ceremony featured roses and flowers and the couple planned a wedding trip to Memphis before settling on Moulton street in West Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Rainey
Harold Carter
Central Baptist Church
Livingston T. Mays
Memphis
Moulton Street
West Decatur
Best and Moyseley Married in Albany Ceremony
Miss Susie Mai Best and William Harry Moyseley wed last Thursday at the groom’s father’s Albany home. The Rev. William O. Foster of Hartselle officiated. After a ten day bridal trip to Birmingham they will be at home in Albany.
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Theresa Alexander
Hartselle
Harry Olshine
Decatur
Tutwiler Hotel
Birmingham
Rabbi Neufield
Osline
New York
Washington
Connecticut
Hilda Hotel
Hartgelle
Olshine’s
Susie Mai Best
William Harry Moyseley
Albany
William O. Foster
Decatur Negroes Entitled to Praise
The article lauds Black residents of Decatur and Albany for orderly registration on registration day. It notes pastors urged men to register, and asserts Southern Black people would sacrifice for the country, expressing patriotism and readiness to defend government and liberty.
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Decatur
Albany
South
Vital statistics for April from Alabama State Board of Health
The Alabama State Board of Health releases its April vital report with figures on births deaths and related rates for the state. The summary presents monthly totals and notable trends drawn from the statewide health data.
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State Board of Health of
Alabama
Statewide April births and deaths by race with county rates
In April there were 2515 total deaths 1267 white and 1248 colored. Death rate 12.9 white 11.0 colored 15.5. Births 4236 2828 white 1413 colored. Birth rate 21.3 white 14.5 colored 17.6. Jefferson county death rate 22.0 highest Cleburne 1.7 lowest. Marion 38.7 birth rate highest Lee 8.6 lowest. Normal death rate about 15 per 1000 and normal birth rate about 25 per 1000.
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Jefferson County
Cleburne County
Marion County
Lee County
Post Office Name Change Delivers Albany Title and Postmaster
On July 1 the New Decatur post office will be renamed Albany. T. H. Alexander will assume charge as postmaster of the Albany office on that date.
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New Decatur
United States
Decatur
Albany
T. H. Alexander
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Promises Quick Relief
Advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for whooping cough and children's ailments. It claims to ease breathing by loosening mucous and soothing irritated membranes, with a pleasant taste and price of 25 cents.
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Dr. Bell
Energy Comparison of a Regiment and Lifting Mass
A regiment of 1000 men with 60 000 pounds of equipment marches 10 miles. The text asks if this equals the work of laborers lifting 200 000 tons a distance of one foot. The comparison equates muscular effort to mechanical work across different distances and masses.
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Union Depot
R. G. Ross
Pete Ballas
Peter Ballas
F. M. Patterson
Falkville
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Associated Companies
J. B. Cassells
Southern Bell
Vey
Valsetta — Barowski
Roline Teasley
Schmettering—Merkel
Marie Evelyn Calvin
Chaminade Ruth Gibson
Fido
Butterfly
Grieg
Rowena Baker
Humming Bird
Mays
Hilda Polytinsky
Helen Hall
Prelude D Flat
Chopin
Daphone Graves
Dream
Semmes
Honor
Virgina Frazer Boyle
Olshine
Alexander
Moseley
Morgan
Lawrence
Limestone Pa
Madison Ee
Tate Counties
Asc
Limestone
Madison
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