Fragmented quotes from athletes and locals in Georgia and Alabama
A collage of quotes in a local newspaper page features Cliff Ellison on inevitabilities and the washwoman, J B Hall on a radio baseball game, notes on water in drug stores, and reflections from Leroy Moorehead and A J Rhodes. It includes wistful lines about Georgia girls, hotel lobbies, dirt farming, and a mule driver’s view on cussing mules.
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Cliff Ellison
J. B. Hall
Eufaula
Leroy Moorehead
Catcher
Weevilis
Georgia
EL Toro
There is a time for all things except getting drunk
A fragment reflects a speaker’s belief that drinking is inappropriate except in certain cases. It hints at social interaction and the consequences of urging others to drink. The text suggests a moral stance and a witty payoff about being driven by those who push drinking.
Mary Helen Pemberton on the Eagle and Bull column
In a lighthearted remark Mary Helen Pemberton notes the Eagle is the first paper at home while the Bull column sparks lively debate among the family, and she wryly observes the boys rarely voice such opinions.
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Mary Helen Pemberton
Eagle
Alva Creel on Bull Column and the moving finger
Alva Creel notes that many have mentioned the Bull Column but none have read it and doubts any quotation is correct. He references the proverb the moving finger writes and having writ as a thematic touchstone.
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Alva Creel
Henry Arbuck Dies After Prolonged Illness
Henry Arbuck of Hilton Georgia died in a local hospital Saturday night after an extended pneumonia illness. He is survived by his widow and son Harvey of Hilton, brother Willie of Hilton, and sisters Mrs Annie Beamon, Mrs Susan Moates of Dothan, and Mrs Cassie Eubanks of Hilton. Funeral services were held Sunday at 4 PM at Liberty Church near Pawsey with Rev. Tidman of Dothan officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Houston Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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Henry Arbuck
Hilton
Harvey
Willie
Annie Beamon
Susan Moates
Dotham
Cassie Eubanks
Liberty Church
Pawsey
Tidman
Dothan
Church
Houston Funeral Home
Hollywood Sights & Sounds By Robins Coon
Hollywood voice Robins Coon recaps songwriter Gus Kahn recalling early hit creation and counter songs. He notes how old rhymes like June with moon and true with blue endure while hits arise unexpectedly in films such as Whoopee and Memories, and that new words aren’t always needed.
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Robbin Coons
Hollywood
Gus Kahn
Kahn
Walter Donaldson
Eddie Cantor
Eddie
June
Moon
County Agent Reports May Office and Field Work
C M Ling Houston county farm agent reports May totals with 2550 visitors, 240 telephone transactions, 341 personal letters, 24 circular letters and 18061 copies printed. Ling spent 23 days in office and four in field work. Ten meetings aided rural rehabilitation farm exchange and state extension assemblies. He surveyed cub marginal land for a bird and game refuge. A survey copy went to the Bureau of Biological Survey. Radio talks aired Fridays and one poultry sale grossed 246.95. Cotton reduction contracts first rental payments received totaled 90000. L M White assisted with 16 meetings on farm record books and 24 4H club meetings at schools with 500 total attendance.
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C. M. Ling
Houston County
Ling
Bureau of Biological Survey
L. M. White
Funeral rites held for Mrs Marandah Carr
Mrs Marandah Carr aged 75 died at home on Cottonwood route two after a seven year illness. A resident 34 years and widow of J W Carr she was a Methodist church member. Surviving daughters include Mrs Amandsh Butler, Mrs Ada Jones and Miss Jessie Mae Carr, all of Cottonwood route two, and Mrs Lissie.
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Marandah Carr
Cottonwood
J. W. Carr
Methodist Church
Amandsh Butler
Ada Jones
Jessie Mae Carr
Lissie
Feen a mint laxative claims six features
Doctors say a good laxative should have six features including delicious mint flavor, prompt action, non habit forming use, safety for children, no stomach upset, and natural distribution of ingredients through chewing. Feen a mint Delays are warned against. chew Feen a mint for constipation. 15¢ and 25¢ at druggists.
Burial for Mrs Margaret Butler and Others at Bib Creek Church
The service for Mrs Margaret Butler of Caryville and two others from Dothan and Shomat was led by Rev. David Bradley at Bib Creek church with Rev. O M Murphy assisting. Fellows and Forrester Funeral Home handled arrangements and burial followed in the church cemetery. Active pallbearers included Elice Butler and Artie McAl.
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Bib Creek Church
David Bradley
O. M. Murphy
Fellows
Forrester Funeral Home
Elice Butler
Artie McAl
Local Names List Fragments Record Event
Fragmentary OCR mentions names including R McAldeter Dean and Arbury Carr. Details unclear. readable text suggests a local notice or directory snippet with personal names attached to a place or institution. Further context required for full headline and summary.
Bullock Official on Montgomery June 4 Update
Governor B. M. Miller announced a Bullock County probate matter after Thompson's death, notifying the governor that the office had time to speak. The June 4 update referenced Judge T. R. Bullock and the county’s notification to proceed.
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Montgomery
B. M. Miller
Tego
Bullock County
T. R. Bullock
Thompson
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. J. Rhodes
Ei Toro
Navy
Ily
New York Harbor
Indianapolis
Roosevelt
Hilton Man
J.C. Penney
North Foster Street
Dothan, Alabama
Terry
Stee
Nutone Prints
Robins Coon
Egbert van Alstyne
Gus
van Alstyne
Seersucker
Eter, R
McAldeter
Dean
Arbury Carr
Bullock
Firestone
Fords
Ford
Duco No
Simoniz
Malone Motor Co
Tire Dept
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