Sylacauga Advance
7 September 1924
Sylacauga Public School Opening
A Strong Faculty Has Been Selected – Enrollment Expected To Be Large
The Sylacauga Public School will begin its 1924-25 session tomorrow morning, (Monday) September 8th. The opening exercises will be held at 8:30 and all patrons and friends of the school are asked to be present.
The faculty for the year is:
Misses Mary McDiarmid, Marian Harmon, Maude Hebson, Zada Davis, Emily Slocomb, Ruth Keahey, Laura Payne, Mamie Snellgrove, Carolyn Johnston, Messers. Hal C. Graves, Hubbard B. Smyth.
Mrs. W.J. McLeod will have charge of the piano class and Miss Virginia Street, will again be in charge of the expression classes.
The Junior 1, and Junior 2 high school classes are being organized in order to place the Sylacauga schools on the 6-3-3 basis, as recently aproved by the State authorities.
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August Marriages in Talladega County
Eighteen White Couples Marry In County During Past Month
Following is a list of the white couples who securd license to arry in Talladega County during the month of August:
Frank Martin, Pluma Blair
Herman Gay, Rena Browning
Freeman Franklin, Mamie Lou Richardson
Walter E. Miller, Edna Jones
Timmon C. Hubbard, Kate Floyd
C.B. Hosey, Lillian Mate Roden
J.A. Williams, Mary Drayer
Olen Calvin Catchings, Nealie Thornton
L.S. Loveless, Gertrude Gravette
Garfield Lee Walker, Doshie Dobbs
Oscar Devenport, Neona Martin
Joseph Clayton, (illigible)
(Illigible), Lily May Murphy
Frank White, Etta Owens
Jffie Oscar Morris, Dovie Honeycutt
James F. Tedesco, Grace Robertson
Warren W. Jemison, Sadie B. Norred
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One Of Most Elaborate Occasions Of Season
Beautiful New Sylacauga Drug Company Has Formal Opening Friday
Wereyou among the guest of the Sylacauga Drug Company on Friday when the doors were flung open to the public? If you were not, you missed the treat ofyour life, for here awaited you one of the most elaborate occasions of the season, the opening of this beautiful drug company to the people of the Marble City.
Hundreds of callers came during the day, and immediately upon arrival, were served delicious refreshments by the entire force of the Sylacauga Drug Company. Just every word that has been said about this new drug company is true, this was witnessed by each caller.
Everything new, and modern in every respect. Th prescription department new, and for you to inspect, and see where your prescriptions are compounded with the purest and best quality drugs that money could buy – the beautiful sanitary Soda Fountain made of Alabama Marble, the most sanitary and up-to-date of its kind in the city.
During the afternoon music was funishd by the Red Hot Sernaders (sic). This orchestra is composed mostly of home talent, and which has been furnishing music at Clairmont Springs, a famous resort, during the past summer months, in one of the best Jazz Orchestra’s is the state, and it was indeed a credit to the city.
The Sylacauga Drug Company “The Rexall Store” is managed by Dr. P.L. Mosley, with the following efficient force: Mr. Frank Barrow, who is a registered prescription man, assists Dr. Mosley in the compounding of prescriptions, and also acts as front man and always meets the customers with a pleasantness; Charley Caudle handles the soda fount in a professional way and is always courteous and accommodating with the customers. Rowdy Mathews is Mr. ______ assistant and general ____ man, and fills his place with ____ and courtesy in all. In addition to this force a ____ of delivery boys are always on _____.
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Childersburg Mass Meeting
Childersburg, Ala. Sept 5—–
A citizens’ meeting was held Wednesday to nominate a mayor and councilmen. The ticket will be Rev. R.L. Wilson for Mayor, E.V. Ogletree, R.T. Jones, M.J. Cliett, G.K. Strain, for councilmen.
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Local News Of Sylacauga
J.F. Culberson, of Rockford, Route 3, was attending business in the city Friday.
Howard Jemison, of Anniston, was a business visitor in the city Friday.
Mrs. D.K. Royston, of Sycamore, is visiting relatives in the city.
J.D. Thompson, of Weogufka was a business visitor in the city Friday.
Mrs. Fred Howard, and son are the guest of relatives in Attalla.
J.W. Strain, of Route 2, was in town Saturday and paid The Advance a pleasant visit.
Miss Janie Sue Batson, leaves Monday for Howard College, where she will attend school.
Mrs. J.A. Thomas, who has been the guest of Mrs. L.H. Carlisle, has returned to her home in Alexander City.
Mrs. J.M. Bagley, of Anniston spent Saturday in the city as the guest of Mrs. J.P. Sall__rs.
Mrs. Lee Solley, who has been the guest of relatives in the city has returned to her home in Talladega.
Miss Consula Hall, of Talladega Springs, was the guest of friends in the city during the past week.
Miss Lois Archer, Mr. Alton Dennis, Mr. Lon Pnnington, Miss Robinson and Mr. Dodd, of Birmingham are the guests of Miss Clyde Parker.
Mrs. Johnnie Brown Jr., entertained Thursday afternoon with a Rook Party, at her home on Norton Ave. Fifteen tables of rook were enjoyed after ___ a delicious salad course was served the guest.
Mrs. J.H. Batson, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Batson, is visiting relatives in Talladega, before returning to her home in Jacksonville, Fla.
Little Miss Carolyn Scott, proved a charming hostess to a party at her home on Friday evening. After interesting games the guests were served delicious refreshments.
Miss Elsie Harrison, proved a charming hostess to a bridge party at her home last Thursday in honor of Miss Mable McHenry. The guest were: Misses Mable Hammett, Mildred Vardaman, Elizabeth Lane, Mable McHenry, Christine Parker, Ruth Greer, Louise Thomas, Carolyn Johnston, Mrs. Hurt, Mrs. Vincent, Mrs. Dew (Dow?) and Mrs. Johnnie Brown Jr. A delicious salad course was served the guest.
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Announcements
The friends of the following men announce their candidacy for the offices indicated:
For Mayor –
P.L. Mosley
For Alderman-at-Large –
T.R. Mathews
For Alderman Ward 1 –
Leonard Smith
For Alderman Ward 2 -
F.M. McDonald
For Alderman Ward 3 –
J.W. Brown, Jr.
For Alderman Ward 4 –
J.D. Ratchford
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For Mayor
To my friends:
I am a candidate for Mayor of our town and will appreciate your vote in the election to be held September 15, 1924
……….W.M. Landham
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For Alderman
Through th solicitation of my friends, I hereby announcy myself as a candidate for the office of Alderman, from Ward Three.
Your vote and influence will be appreciated.
……..C.C. Peters
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For Alderman-at-Large
I take this method in announcing myself as a candidate for the office o Alderman-at-Large. Your vote and influence will be appreciated.
……..C.E. Turner
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For Alderman
(Illegible) the office of Alderman from Ward Four.
Your vote and influence will be appreciated.
……..Jos. Hawkins
