Misses Hilda Irwin and Ola Kurmpe visit home from college
Local notes list visits of Hilda Irwin and Ola Kurmpe from Mas sey's Business College Birmingham, plus other residents: Bryan Greenhaw, Fred Heflin, Jack White, Elmer Moles, Blanch Ellis, J M Delker, Alice Sandlin, Dee Wason, J F Yarborough, Roy Graham, Ruth Stewart and a missing purse reward of $25. The Girls Auxiliary to present Star of Bethlehem at Baptist Church Thursday at 6 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Irwin
Ola Kurmpe
Massey’s Business College
Birmingham
Star of Bethlehem
the Baptist Church
Methodist Church Notes Sunday School and Services
The church announces Sunday School at 9 45 with W A Moses as superintendent and urges members and nonmembers to attend. Three Sundays of worship this month include regular communion next Sunday with preaching by the pastor in both morning and evening services. Reverend W L Holdridge mentions Christmas turkey gifts and notes the boll weevil damaged cotton.
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J. A. Bracken
Morris Chapel
W. L. Holdridge
Lawrence County Singvention Meeting at Caddo This Saturday
The Lawrence County Sing vention will meet at Caddo on Saturday before the second Sunday in January. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Lawrence County Singvention
Caddo
Difference Between Men and Dogs Captured in Wit
A terse quip notes that a dog’s affection is genuine, unlike a man who may feign liking for others. The remark underscores cynicism about social pretense and dogged honesty in affection.
Moulton Mourns Death of Albert L Windham
Albert L Windham longtime business leader and Bank of Moulton president died after brief illness. He moved to Moulton from northeast of town thirty years ago and boosted local commerce and war relief drives. Survived by widow M Windham stepmother and siblings, funeral held at Methodist church with Masonic rites.
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Moulton
Albert L. Windham
Colorado
Bank of Moulton
DC. Prince
Windham
Liberty
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Zen
Albert Windham
Endigahant
Ohio
Albert
M. Windham
WE. W. Windham
Ida Douglas
Texas
H. L. Delashaw
James EB. Stuart
Marriage Licenses Issued This Past Month
A list of marriage licenses issued during the past month includes Simon Elliott and Julia Lewis, Thomas Ravins and Mary Sanders, Emil McAfee and Vinnie Young, Archie Owens and Jessie Hubbard, Henry Clark and Rosey Ross, Horton Johnson and Nellie Battle, Walter Jones and Lula Jones, Charlie Murray and Virgella Hill, John Pruitt and Buelah Ward, J E Brooks and Susan Swoop, Clinton W Smith and Gladys Bell, Mace Brown and Lena Goffin, Osie Daugherty and Eliza.
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Simon Elliott
Julia Lewis
Thomas Ravins
Mary Sanders
Henry Clark
Rosey Ross
Horton Johnson
Nellie Battle
Walter Jones
Lula Jones
Charlie Murray
Virgella Hill
John Pruit
Buelah Ward
J. E. Brooks
Susan Swoop
Clinton W Smith
Gladys Bell
Lighting a New One Griffin Names Numerous Marital Fillings
A string of marriage notices lists multiple couples with full names and spouses including Joseph Bobo and Sister Cole Edgar Cottingham and Lena Peebles John White and Laura Braden Aaron Wadkins and Lucy Ganes Edgar Carter and Ella LeMay Granderson Smith and May E. Swoope Willie Perkins and Peartie Shackleford James Owens and Annie Metcalf John Jones and Lucille McCullough Luther Towery and Mrs G A Fuller Ruther Terry and Lela Mae Bradford J R Aldridge and Mrs Ari zonia Slaton Oscar Terry and Mattie Terry Alford Wilson and Annie Elbert Thrasher Filbert Crawford and Velma Cofino Criser Irene Brewer Briton Richey and Emnie Randolph Tom Roberson and Vera Parker Guiles Manor and Ruth Navpps John Terry and Terry Lovett Orr and Novella Young Frank Peebles and Velma Ligin Minco White and Olga Hampton Jim Carr and Ada Crotwell Robert Cambron and Ineze McGregor Reuben Killgore and Velvie McDougal Bluit Free and Nettie Free J F Hill and Adelia Gillespie Author Bain and Ora Aston John Warren and Mattie Wal Collins Burt and Mary Harris Elvin Gorgos and Elta Hills.
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Edgar Carter
Ella LeMay
Granderson Smith
May E. Swoope
Willie Perkins
Peartie Shackleford
James Owens
Annie Metcalf
John Jones
Lucille McCullough
Luther ToWéry
G. A. Fuller
ino-Crisier
Irene Brewer
Briton Richey
Emnie Randolph
Tom Roberson
Vera Parker
Guiles Manor
Ruth Navpps
John Terry
Terry
Lovett Orr
Novella
Frank Peebles
Velma Ligin
Minco White
Olga Hampton
Jim Carr
Ada Crotwell
Robert Cambron
Ineze Mc
Birth of the New Year Greeting From Washington to World
The article describes naval observatory signals marking New Year celebration. Messages relayed from Washington reach Mattila and Lick observatories in under 1.4 and 0.5 seconds respectively, Alaska coast survey station in 2.2 seconds, and Wellington New Zealand in four seconds, indicating the new year arrives hours after the celebration ends.
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Pacific
Asia
Punicoth
Europe
Africa
Peeca
Paeign
United States
Brandeust
Naval Observatory
Washington
Heli
Cmmpadies
Signat
North
South America
Auateatia
Japan
Inenpe
Mattila Observatory
Lick Observatory
California
Coast Survey Station
Alaska
Wellington Observatory
New Zealan
New Year Verse Sings Of Hope And Renewal
A fragmentary verse speaks of a grand New Year full of hope and effort. It notes a year to strive and thrive, with calls to be glad and avoid sighing. The lines reference God and renewal, conveying a traditional festive mood.
New Year Verse Tradition Across Ages
The passage notes New Year customs and literary tribute from Chaucer to modern verse. It reflects on the theme as a joint bridge of eras, praising poets from Milton to Shakespeare and beyond. It speaks of a metaphorical peak where two oceans appear as one, evoking sadness yet hopeful faith.
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Fron Chaucer
Spencer and Merrick
Milton
Shakespeare
Fragmentary Hymn Text From Montgomery Area Page
Fragmentary OCR text appears as a hymn for the new year with garbled phrases. It references Montgomery Alabama and a dated feel, including stray lines about finishing work and joy. The readable bits show religious verse and scattered names.
New Year Verses and Reflections From Old Texts
A mosaic of verse and quotes opens the year with hopeful lines. Passages urge inner peace and daily purpose, citing Saint Paul and other authors as guidance while contemplating divine will and personal duty for the days ahead.
Beginning a New Year in History and Customs
The article notes New Year observances vary by culture and era. It mentions early Christian festival origins in the fifth century and that some communities, like the Jewish calendar, mark New Year in September. Today many nations observe the season, though customs differ by locality.
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Acarcety
Chissoo Suurnel
A fragmented passage urges patriots to pursue peace through revised ideals that won the war. It calls for broadened outlook, national and international aid, thrift, charity, and better distribution of goods. It envisions daily progress toward higher purity and effort, and rejects fear of unknowns.
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Chissoo
The New Year Will Be Good Prophecy On Lake Rocks
Forty years ago a lone worker carved a mountain prophecy on a lake shore cliff in northern New Hampshire. The words The New Year Will Be Good endure, read by travelers who believe in the hopeful message. A reappearance of the tale prompts reflection on youth, hope, and responsibility to make the year good.
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Fereto
Skuter
New Hangiand
Weuille Dash
Sieneiaron
Giles
Sumer
Crea
Lakeside
Varanda
Winter Chorus Bewilders with Jingle and Jibe
The cracked verse laments cold winds and dwindling warmth as Old Year sighs and winter bites. A chorus of misheard names and playful misprints evokes a chilly, whimsical mood with quirky phrases about fuel, meters, and weather.
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Witte
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Bryan Greenhaw
Massey
Isste
Fred Heflin
Birminham
James Heflin
Jack White
Knoxville
Mrs H Y Wiesehar
Ind
Addie and
Buford Moles
Mr. Elmer Moles
Decatur
Blanch Ellis
Rodgersville
J. M. Delker
Vermillion
Alice Sandlin
Messrs
John and
Walter
Wisconsin
Dee Wason
Danville
John F. Yarbrough
Notasulga, Alabama
Roy Graham
Mt Home
Jas. Masterson
Ruth Stewart
Town Creek
Norris Farm
Moulton and
Russellville Road
Frank Appleton
Mr. Hope
Ala
Methodist Church
W A. Moses
Remem
Singing
Albert’ S
Carwzen
Jane
Ha. Holdridge
Ing
Emil McAfee
Vinnie Young
Archie Owens
Jessie Hubbard
Mace Brown
Lena Goffin
Osie Daugherty
Eliza
Griffin
Joseph Bobo
Sister Cole
Edgar Cottingham
Lena Peebles
John White
Laura Braden
Aaron Wadkins
Lucy Ganes
Ruther Terry
Lela Mae’ Bradford
J. R. Aldridge
Arizonia Slaton
Oscar Terry
Mattie Terry Alford Wilson
Annie Elbert Thrasher
Mattie
Filbert Cawford
Velma Cof
Gregor
Reuben Killgore
Velvie McDougal
Bluit
Nettie Free
J. F. Hill
Adelia Gillespie
Author Bain
Ora Aston
John Warren
Mattie Wal
Collins Burt
Mary Harris
Elvin Gorgos
Elta Hills
Star
New Zealand
Nevar
Charies
Ge Qik
Ann
Charles George Gordon
Christ
O. E. Pooler
Sleighbells
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