Morgan County Teachers Association Meeting Planned
The Morgan County Teachers Association will meet at the public school building in Hartselle on July 14 at 9 30 a m. The program includes devotional by Rev R L Quinn compulsory education law explained by Professors Barnard and Tidwell sanitation plans by Edmondson and Seibert school improvement by Ava Ponder local school tax by A G Patterson.
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Morgan County Teachers’ Association
Hartselle
R. L Quinn
J. L. Barnard
J. C. Tidwell
Edmondson
Somerville
C. H. Seibert
Ava Ponder
A. G. Patterson
Albany
A. B. Murphree
Wisdom and Folly Proclaimed in Proverbs Sayings
A collection of biblical proverbs contrasts wise behavior with folly. It warns that a prudent woman builds her house while folly tears it down, and truthfulness guards the speaker while false witnesses lie.
Sunday Schools Convened at Albany Central Baptist
The Sunday School convention of Decatur and Albany met Sunday afternoon at Albany Central Baptist Church. C. L. Buck chaired, Henry Hartung kept minutes. Addresses were given by Rev. Dr. L. T. Mays A. G. Patterson and John F. Levin, among others, in a meeting full of interest.
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Decatur and
Albany
Central Baptist Church
C. L. Buck
Henry Hartung
L. T. Mays
A. G. Patterson
John F. Levin
Food Conservation Meeting At City Hall Decatur
A small audience heard Senator Frank S. White Frank Willis Barnett Wade Wood and T P Hay of Birmingham speak at City Hall Decatur on Wednesday night about food conservation. The meeting adjourned to 2 PM tomorrow with hopes of a larger turnout including ladies, businesspeople and farmers.
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Decatur
Frank S. White
Frank Willis Barnett
The
Age Herald
Wade Wood
T. P. Hay
Birmingham
Wade's Weekly Letter Urges Patience With Potatoes
Alabama farmers grow more sweet potatoes than ever but harvest is delayed by cool dry weather. Premature harvesting reduces yield and national food supply, so farmers should let crops reach maximum yield. Recommend second crops on stubble land and using scarce seed wisely, with vine cuttings to plant and seed for bedding next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Sunday Hottest Day In Years In Decatur
Mrs. A. H. Irons of the U S weather bureau in Decatur reports Sunday as the region's hottest day in years with temperatures reaching 100 in the shade.
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A. H. Irons
U. S. Weather Bureau
Decatur
Local News Items From Decatur Area
Neely and Frank Harper of Oklahoma join the navy born in Decatur and sons of Sam Harper. Mrs Hinds sister of Lilly and Elmer Hinds. Flint ladies host an ice cream supper for Red Cross. Albany Red Cross reports 210 members. Mrs Helen Boggs Early spoke at city hall for Red Cross. Paul Crawford of Albany underwent appendicitis surgery in Birmingham and is reported well. Albany Home Guard oath sworn by 22 members. Mayor Payne administers. Company B soldiers leave for Birmingham under Capt Halstead after guarding local bridge and Swan Lake. John McCartney acquitted of murder of Ivey Brown on justifiable homicide plea. Federal Inspector Cameron says Lawrence County cattle have all been dipped voluntarily. L&N Passenger Train No 1 schedule changed to 6:11 a.m.
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Neely
Frank Harper
Oklahoma
Navy
Decatur
Sam Harper
Miss Hinds
Miss Lilly
Elmer Hinds
Flint
Red Cross
Albany Red Cross
Helen Boggs Early
Sam Huston
Tex
Paul Crawford
B. Crawford
Albany
Birmingham
Home Guard
E. C. Payne
Hal Halstead
Tennessee River
Swan Lake
John McCartney
Ivey Brown
Frank Davis
W. W. Cameron
Lawrence County
Union Services by Decatur Churches
The Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian churches of Decatur will hold open air services on the public school lawn beginning July 8. The services will be conducted by the pastors of these churches.
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Baptist
Methodist
Presbyterian Churches
Decatur
Body of unknown man found floating in Tennessee River
Near Bluff City a few miles above Decatur the body of an unknown black man was found in the Tennessee River last Sunday. Evidence suggested murder with a crushed skull and the body may have been dumped from a steam boat, but no clues to the killer had been found.
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Bluff City
Decatur
Tennessee
Bowles Named Shriner Delegate From Alabama
Ti as Thos. A. Bowles, cashier of the Central National Bank of Albany, chosen as a delegate to the imperial council of Shriners meeting in Minneapolis. Other Alabama delegates include Judge W. W. Brandon of Tuscaloosa and Jack Biddle and J. W. Kelser of Birmingham.
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Thos. A. Bowles
Central National Bank of Albany
Imperial Council of Shriners
Minneapolis
St. Louis Live Stock Market Today Receipts Report
Prices and trading trends for cattle hogs sheep and goats compiled by the National Livestock Commission Company. Cattle show declines in fat cows and canners with slow stock cattle sales. hogs mostly lower. sheep and goats active in limited demand amid uneven quotes across categories.
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National Livestock Commission Company
Murder of Sallie Malone Near Fairview
A coroner's jury reports Sallie Malone shot to death at her home near Fairview with the body dragged to the yard. Will Irwin, Albany barber, was arrested and later acquitted at a preliminary trial, amid claims of involvement and denials of knowledge.
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Sallie Malone
Fairview
Will Irwin
Albany
Irwin
MAKE LABOR FASHIONABLE FOR A NATION IN WAR
An editorial argues that making labor fashionable will curb idleness and build a strong citizenry during war. It links national production to dignity of labor, physical vigor, and character, contending citizens gain purpose through effort and sacrifice. It urges turning toward work to reach America’s potential after victory.
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United States
Albany Churches Plan Union Outdoor Services
After next Sunday the Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian churches in Albany will hold joint night services on the YMCA lawn. The services will be conducted by the pastors of the three churches as a unified program.
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Baptist
Methodist
Presbyterian Churches of
Albany
Blind Pig Drugstore Doom Foreseen in Wall Read
A fragment notes the drug store known as the blind pig is doomed to fail, with the phrase that even a blind pig should read the handwriting on the wall.
Decatur Red Cross Elects Officers
The Decatur Chapter of American Red Cross becomes permanent and names officers. Mrs. W. E. Crawford chairs. vice chairs are Mrs. J. D. Wyker and Mrs. T. M. Jones. secretary Mrs. Frank Lide. treasurer Mrs. W. B. Shackelford. Committees include Publicity led by Mrs. John W. Jones and Finance by Mrs. Eugene Morrow. Over 150 members enrolled and multiple donations listed from local individuals and businesses.
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Urer
Frank Lide
Preuit Cartwright
Dr. Watson
W. E. Crawford
John W. Jones
Eugene Morrow
Margarite Nelson
F. S. Hunt
D. D. McGehee
T. M. Jones
Fred Knight
Henry Skeggs
Geo. Williamson
Preutt Cartwright
Early
K. of P
J. A. Thomason
Dick Jones
Wade Bros
Ice Co
Towns Grocery Co
Sam Frank
J.D. Wyker
O. B. Cartwright
Harry Carpenter
J. A. Nelson
Knox Walker
Chas. Hibbit
Aycock
American Red Cross
Judge Ed B. Almon Improving After Appendicitis Operation
Congressman Ed B. Almon, who underwent an appendicitis operation in Washington, D. C., a few days ago, is improving rapidly. He is expected to leave the hospital within a week.
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Ed B. Almon
Washington, D. C
Young Man Fights for Lofty Ideals in Great War
In a bold assertion the essay praises youth for joining the greatest conflict in history to defend noble aims. It frames military service as an exalted duty and a chance to shape humanity’s destiny.
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District Meeting
Wade
Decatur Churches
Bowles
Ti As
ST. Louis
National Stock Yards
Illinois
Church Services
Decatur Red Cross
City Hall
Helen Boggs
J. D. Wyker
Will Wyker
W. B. Shackelford
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