Burward March Scout Meeting Sets July 4 At Cross Roads
The Plying Eagle Patrol Moul tan Troop No 1 calls all boy scouts to meet at 8 00 AM Monday morning at the cross roads near the home of Mr Frank Goodlett Bring a blanket cup plate dish potatoes meat and other impermeable food light packing and avoid overload Weatherwax scout master warns to bring only necessary items and be ready for camping
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Boy Scouts
Eagle Patrol
Moultan Troop
Dalock
Cross Roads
Frank Goodlett
Odd Local Snips From Moulton and Beyond
A whimsical collage mentions the absence of religion in Moulton, odd notes about watchdog possums, a mayor’s clean up order, a man named Robert Henderson complying with it, and various townfolk like Irene, Rosa Pearson, and Woodfin Sandlin. Also notes a job ad for a large firm, coal mining references, and comic town banter about attire and clocks.
Y M C A Scholarships Aid Ex-Service Men in Alabama
The State Y M C A of Alabama with the National War Work Council distributed Scholarships totaling 110,000 over sixteen months to ex servicemen, white and colored, aiding over two thousand students. The list names Lawrence County recipients and their chosen schools including New York City Extension Division, University of Alabama, Florence State Normal, and Alabama Polytechnic Institute among others.
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Y.M.C A
Alabama
National War Work Council
Lawrence County
Milard B. Mackey
Moulton
Ala
United Y. M. C. A. Schoos
New York City
Oscar Lee Mackey
United Y. M C. A
Ernest Shelton
Henry H. Stewart
Courtland
N. Alabame Pal Academy
Eugene A. McBride
State Normal School
Florence
Earl Graham
B’ham Southern College
Birmingham
Wm B. Greenhaw
Massey Business College
Felix A. Hitt
Hillaboro
E. G. Aldridge
Wert T. Bayne
Trinity
Lawrence County High School
Negro Kills Man Near Morris Chapel In Farm Dispute
Isiah Neville, a Morris Chapel area farmer, shot and killed Scroggins after repeated trespass and threats. Neville surrendered to local officers and was jailed. Scroggins died Monday night from his wounds following a daytime confrontation over Neville’s premises.
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Scroggins
Isiah Neville
Morris Chapel
Neville
Scroggine
Hing
Teachers Examination Set for July in Moulton
The regular State examination for teachers first second third and fifth game certificates will be held in Moulton beginning the third Monday in July. Earl M. Hodson Supt.
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Moulton
Earl M. Hodson
B Y P U to Organize County Association Friday Night
A county association of the B Y P U will be organized for this county Friday night at seven thirty in the local Baptist Church. Only two unions exist now, but efforts will form several more soon. The county seeks wide participation, including out of town attendees, and the local union plans a program at Wren Thursday night to encourage organizing a union there.
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Wren
Cream Supper at Young Norton's July 2
Ice cream social hosted at Young Norton's residence west of Moulton on Saturday night July 2 invites community members and friends to join and enjoy cold treats in a small, friendly gathering.
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Young Norton’s
Moulton
House Votes to Cut Army to 150000 Amid Controversy
The House approved a conference report to reduce the army to 150000 by October first and to 120000 by the end of the next fiscal year. Chairman Wadsworth protested the plan but said it was necessary to secure any army appropriation. Critics warn mass discharges may cost more in transportation and undermine the moral contract, with total army funding around 328 million versus prior House and Senate figures.
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Senate
CBI
Presint Wilson
Free Pictures and Lectures for Moulton Students
Lawrence County schools will host free August entertainments for Moulton and nearby districts. Superintendent Hudson arranges moving pictures with artistic lantern slides and an educational lecture. Pictures will be sourced from the State Board of Education in cooperation with the U S Forest Service. Watch for dates and program details.
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Lawrence County
Hudson
Moulton
Hodson
State Board of Education
United States Forest Service
Missionary Society Meeting at Mt Hope 1921 Muscle Shoals
The Quarter meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of Muscle Shoals Association at Mt Hope on July 7 1921 opened with devotion on Love Poeman 12 1 25. Miss Bettie Irwin led prayer and songs included Hour or Prayer. Miss Arrie Cowan spoke on salvation. Mrs W P led reports from societies. Afternoon included installation service for Girls Auxiliaries and a consecration dialogue Jesus Loves Me.
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Woman's Missionary Society of Muscle Shoals Association
Mt. Hope
Peomans
Wecome
Bettie Irwin
Arrie Cowan
W. P
Trinity Sunday Woodfin W Sandlidh leaves for Huntsville
Best wishes go with Woodfin W Sandlidh who departed Sunday for Huntsville to join a drug company as pharmaceutical setter. Relatives and friends circulate the news among locals.
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Clark -Weattest
Trinity
Woodfin W
Sandlidh
Huntsville
Moulton Gin Co Upgrades Engine Ahead of 1921 Season
Local notes report the Moulton Gin Co installing a new engine and preparing equipment before the 1921 mining season. Prof. Gibbons, Principal- Elect of the County High School, visited, spoke at the Baptist Church, and impressed attendees with his character and teaching. Mr Gibbons expects to return soon. Local civic and church leaders, including Mayor Bragg and L B Cropper, were mentioned in various Monday and Saturday activities. The Lawrence County Letter Carriers Association met at the Court House, and J B Patmon led Baptist Young Peoples Union lectures at the church this week. Juniors and Seniors meet daily for classes and services.
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Moulton Gin Co
Gibbons
Baptist Church
Gibbong
Christam
Gibbyns
Hicks
J. B.patmdin
Baptist Young Peoples Union
Baptist Sunday School Convention at Moulton July 17 1921
A Muscle Shoals Association Sunday School Convention will be held at Moulton Baptist Church on Sunday July 17 1921. Emmett Moore Alabama Sun day work secretary will attend along with delegations from each church. The program includes devotional talks demonstrations round table conference led by Moore and brief pastor talks with the invitation to attend.
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Muscle Shoals Association
Moulton Baptist Church
Emmett Moore
Sec
Sunday Work of
Alabama
Arthur Armour
T. J. Howell
Will Harris
C. L. Judy
Robert
Teachers License Success List for Lawrence County
The State Department of Education lists successful applicants for teaching licenses from Lawrence County in April exams. Names include Robert Berryman R1 Landersville for Second Grade and Ellen Jane McBride R1 Hill. Third Grade winners Annie Barrett Hillsboro and Inez Thompson Moulton. Seventh Grade winners Maggie Trust Kimo and Virginia Baker Kimo among others in Moulton and surrounding areas.
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Lawrence County
State Department of Education
Robert Berryman
Landersville
Herbert Vergil.James
Trinity
Ellen Jane McBride
Hill
Ruth Roberts
Moulton
Annie
Lottie Barrett
Kimo
Ida Coffey
Hillsboro
Inez Augusta Thompson
Maggie Lena Trust
Virginia Baker
Harriett Smith
Box 182
Moul‘tonersville
Hattie-Stovall
Courtland
Weekend Bail Gatre Between Ceutta and Travings Gifts Ensign
A rough week passes with scattered notes on local events. Miss Lucy Mae Fennell visited Mt Hope relatives in the city. A Junior B Y P A was organized at Joes Baptist Church. Miss Gladys Burch visited Mt Hope relatives. Cleanup plans urged for sidewalks and weed removal along walk areas.
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Lucy Mae Fennell
P-Pelat
Mt. Hope
Relat
Gladys Burch
Ed Birch
Ad Nect
Fourth of July picnic at Red Hill and pardon bid
The notice announces a Fourth of July picnic at Red Hill and informs that J Velma Terry applies to the Governor of Alabama for pardon or parole for W. C. Lum Terry, convicted of murder and sentenced to eight years.
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Alabama
W. CG
Lum) Terry
J. Velma Terry
Common Expression at the Marble Ground
The passage features a rowdy crowd at the Marble Ground with phrases about betting, speed, and tearing down a store. Names like Mr. Shelton and Asker Heflin appear in a heated exchange as players discuss stakes and actions during a game or performance.
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Weatherwax
Cily Oscar
City County
Wiscaya
Irene
Bragg
Robert Henderson
Black
Postoffice
Marble Yard
Shepw
Rosa Pearson
Venu Wright
Woodfin Sandlin
Woody
Walter
Harbin Hill
Arthur Long
Coal Mining Company
Chifsage
Y. M.C. A. Educational Service Program
James T. Alexander
Courtland, Ala
Alabama Baptist Academy
Ed Field
N. Alabama Baptist Academy
Bernard I. White
International Correspondence Sch
Scranton, Pa
Scroggins Negro
County Association
Wadsworth
National News Service
Hattia “Almony
Texis
Ace
James Wimon
W.4. Bragg
Isc
L. B
Cropper
The
Citizens Bank
Albany-Decatur
Baptist Sunday School
Ceutta
Ensien
Joes Baptist Church
Red Hill
Satug
On Brothers Pressing Club
Albany
Columbia
Decatur
Resee
Lee
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