Alabama finds first commercial Fuller’s earth in Clay County deposits
Alabama State Geological Survey researchers led by Dr. I. B. Jones report discovery of Fuller’s earth deposits about 13 miles east of Clay, with beds up to 20 feet thick and potential commercial value. A processing plant near the Bryant property began operations, producing 30 to 60 mesh material for Eastern markets.
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University
Als
Alacem State Geological Survey
I. B. Jones
Ciaya
Fia
Fuller's
Jones
Ghote
Olympics Star Known More For Trumpet Than Track
Cleveland based Olympian Jimmy Gordon who finished third on the U S 400 meters relay team is remembered more for trumpet playing than athletics in high school and college. He captained his football team in 1927 and only joined track in his senior year.
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Cleveland
Jimmy Gordon
U. S
Bill Carr
Pennsylvania
Ben Eastman
Stanford
Gordon
Miami University
Jimmy
Malone Hosts Visit Then Guests Attend Nearby Homes
Lesley Edgar and Green Baxter of Malone visited Mr. and Mrs. Will Sims on Sunday. Miss Jessie Watson stayed with Mrs. E V Burkett on Tuesday.
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Lesley Edgar
Green Baxter
Malone
Will Sims
Jessie Watson
E. V. Burkett
Curse of the Spy Keeps Mata Hari Home Unsold
Paris AP reports the Neuilly house once tied to Mata Hari remains unsold as locals fear a curse on the property. The famed dancer and alleged spy was executed, and buyers avoid the site with its overgrown garden and empty stables.
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Mata Hari
Paris
Neuilly
Europe
Germany
France
Automobile accident fatalities rise in 1931 totals
Washington August 5 AP reports Alabama deaths from automobile accidents reached 472 in 1931, up 18 from 1930, not counting auto train or streetcar collisions. National toll stood at 29,547, up from 28,950. Birmingham saw 81 deaths, up 11, rate 30.2 per 100,000.
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Washington, D. C
Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Two Olympians Meet Again in Palo Alto Track Tryouts
Alma Richards and Pat McDonald, both in their mid fifties, watched as young stars like Sexton, Brix, Anderson and Jessup showcased new talents during the National AAU 56-pound weight throw trials at Stanford. Richards recalled fierce 1912 Olympic upsets and praised California weather for year round training, noting a key West versus East training difference.
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Palo Alto
Alma W. Richards
Utah
Stockholm
Pat McDonald
New York
Leutenant
Stanford
A.A.U
McDoneald
Antwerp
Richards
McDonald
Sexton
Brix
Anderson
Jessup
Sweden
Howard Drew
George Horine
Ralph Rose
Michigan
Rose
Pat
Drew
Ralph Craig
Gophers Field New Thundring Herd for Gridiron Foes
MINNEAPOLIS AP Five Minnesota 1932 fullbacks form a planned substitute depth for the Gophers’ famed thundering Herd. Jack Manders, 200 pounds and All-Western last season, leads a group including Lloyd Hribar Bill Proffitt Carl Tengler and Pete Larson. The quintet, mostly sophomores and graduate freshmen, backs up Manders and promises added punch against Northwestern Nebraska Michigan Purdue Wisconsin Iowa and others.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Herb Joesting
Bronko Nagurski
Jack Manders
Manders
Jack
Bernie Bierman
Lloyd Hribar
Bill Proffitt
Carl Tengler
Ers
Tengler
Gophers
Northwestern
Nebraska
Michigan
Purdue
Wisconsin
Iowa
Mississippi
Une
Local Visits Return to Macon After Culbreth Call
D. Brown and his wife returned to Macon after visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Culbreth. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Glass were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Glass on Sunday.
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D. Brown
Macon
J. W. Culbreth
Mrs
Calvin Glass
Will Glass
Revival closes with fourteen additions at Liberty
The revival meeting at Liberty ended Monday adding fourteen new members to the church. Local social notes record visits and guests including Monro Wade returning home from Webb after a visit with Jimmie Bale. Various families and individuals from Gordon Dothan Malone Macon and nearby communities are listed as visiting or being visited by local residents.
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Liberty
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Hari Henderson
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J. R. Dawsey
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Alabama Tire Company
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Paene
Pansey
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John White
Carter
R. M. Elmore
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Lamar Cuthbert
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