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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1920
Page
1
In Lawrence County the cotton ginned by December 1 1920 stood at 16 267 bales versus 12 765 bales by December 1 1919, indicating higher output for the crop year. The notice also promotes “The Gift of Gifts Your Photograph” as a Christmas remembrance by S B Osteen of Moulton Alabama, urging personal, admired photo presents.
Hon. Oscar Chenault of Albany spent Monday in Moulton on professional business.
Mr Irwin White spent the latter part of last week in Knoxville visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Seahn White.
Community fundraiser planned at Shackelford School house on Friday December 17 1920 to benefit the school. Miss Cary Hotchkiss is announced as teacher and host for the event.
An advertise-like column notes that a portrait from S. B. Osteen of Moulton Ala makes a fine Christmas gift and encourages readers to read about The Great Redeemer at Pastime Theatre next Monday night. Also mentions photographs for Christmas, frames, phonographs, and records from Osteen and updates on local happenings including Mr Wert Bayne returning to Brown's School.
The Moulton Light and Water Plant stockholders met last Wednesday night to discuss plans for expanding the Light and Water business. A new board of directors was elected for the coming year: Dr. A. Burns, Mrs. Eva Farley, Mr. Hudson Sandlin, Dr. George Carraway, and Mr. Paul White. The board pledges renewed effort to make the company paying and to satisfy customers. Citizens without house wiring are urged to act, as wiring benefits both themselves and the company. collective effort is emphasized to push town improvements.
A detailed study argues Lawrence County must improve education through teacher quality, funding, and consolidation. It notes only about twelve of 136 teachers are native and qualified, with many relocations due to low pay. Of roughly 6,000 pupils, about 1,107 illiterate children remain. The piece urges district tax increases, district supervision, and state protections to extend school terms beyond four months. It highlights state grants, county funds, and the need for better facilities and attendance.
A high school education is essential for a future in scientific farming. The speaker vows to finish high school, hopes to attend college, and emphasizes the social and spiritual benefits of education, noting the growing need for educated people and the erosion of social standing without learning.
Montgomery announces a special election on February 19 1921 to vote a constitutional amendment authorizing the Highway Bond Commission to issue up to five million dollars in road bonds with interest not exceeding six percent. Governor Kilby signs, official seal affixed, date November 12, 1928.
The school presented an entertaining program Thursday evening as reports show mixed reactions to term grades. Weather caused many absences last Monday, yet overall attendance remains the best in school history. Midterm exams start next Monday. Mr John F Stevenson, the first son of the high school, plans home talks at Jacksonville. Mr Gay Leng of Landersville was sick two days last week. Students anticipate the Christmas tree event next week.
In the Senate on December 9 a tribute was paid to the late Senator Johns H Bankhead. All U S Senators regardless of party joined in honoring his memory. The opening address was delivered by Senator Underwood followed by several short addresses and a later speech by Senator J Thomas Heflin who succeeds Mr Bankhead. Memorial services followed.
Montgomery proclamation declares a special election on February 5 1991 for Alabama voters to decide a constitutional amendment requiring good character and understanding of republican duties for eligibility. Signed by Governor Thomas Kilby with state seal, date November 22, 1686.
It is reported that oil wells will be drilled in Morgan County near Twin Cities within the next few weeks. The location has been chosen but promoters will not publicize it yet. Five carloads of drilling machinery, including drills and casing, arrived in Decatur last week shipped from Egan Texas, the largest freight shipment ever recorded in that city, about $5,000.
A message from Sara Erwen urges Lawrence County residents to subscribe to the Albany Decatur Daily to boost circulation. The notice claims a big vote incentive ends soon and promises a car to a supervisor supporter. Readers are asked to renew subscriptions and clip daily credit coupons to aid local schools.
A Metro release based on H. H. Van Lean story, praised for its steady forward drive and human drama. Dan Malloy, a bandit, falls in love with a cabin girl, faces prison, and a Bible inspires a killer to seek redemption in a crucifixion scene that becomes the film’s moral pivot. The critic notes a lengthy explanation after the miracle but lauds the film as a near perfect dramatic focus with strong performances and technical skill. Shows December 20 with 50 cent admission for adults and children 20 cents, tax included.
A compilation of child wish lists addressed to Santa Claus from multiple youngsters. The letters request dolls, toys, marbles, a harp, a drum, a bicycle, wagons, firecrackers, fruits, nuts, candies, and various small comforts. Names include Ren ey Nelson Healey Watson Geneva McOlesky and Kheine Mculeskpy, with ages noted.
A seven year old girl from Town Creek Az asks Santa for a doll with a toy furniture set, a doll, fruit, nuts, candies, and a message to include mama with a gift. A boy also asks for a toy car, a small gun, firecrackers, and fruit and nuts, promising to be good and not forget other children.
G Henry Watson, a longtime Lawrence County native raised near Moulton, becomes City Editor of Phe West Side Seat, a weekly paper in a New York suburb. He studied at the University of Alabama, wrote for Birmingham papers, then moved to New York to pursue journalism. Friends in Moulton and Lawrence County wish him success.
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