Talladega County Goes Four To One For Oscar W. Underwood

Sylacauga, Mignon, Gantts Quarry, Sycamore and All This Section Gives Him a Majority

The election passed off in Sylacauga Tuesday more or less quietly but quite to the disappointment of the Underwood opponents who lost this beat by 88 votes. It had been long thought that Syloacauga was a strong Musgrove center, but when the final show down came, his friends were not as numerous as had been suspected, and Underwood came out with flying colors.

Box No 1 in Sylacauga is made up largely of voters from Mignon, and the vote for this box showed 169 votes for Underwood, 74 votes for Musgrove, and 4 for Dinsmore. Box No. 2 is made up of Syoacauga eople almost exclusively and here Musgrove carried it by 11 votes resulting as follows. Musgrove 95, Underwood 84, and Dinsmore 4. Box 3 embraces the Gantt’s Quarry section which voted 42 for Underwood and 38 for Musgrove.

Childersburg voted 69 for Underwood, 54 for Musgrove, and 7 for Dinsmore.

Fayetteville voted 32 for Underwood and 1 for Musgrove.

Up to late Wednesday afternoon all beats in the county had not been heard from, but the repirt so far is as folloiws: Beat No 1 box 1 Lincoln, Underwood 47; Musgrove 20. Beat No. 1 box 2 Estaboga, Underwood 16; Musgrove 10. Beat No. 5 box 1 Talladega, Underwood 197; Musgrove 23; Dinsmore 1. Beat No. 5 box 2 Talladega, Underwood 204; Musgrove 23; Dinsmore 1. Beat No. 5 box 3 Talladega, Underwood 149; Musgrove 5. Beat No. 6 Alpine, went three majoity for Underwood. Beat No 7 Laniers, Underwood 28; Musgrove 10. Beat No 9 box 1 Alpine, Underwood 18; others 0. Beat No. 9 box 2 Alpine and Sycamore, Underwood 26; Musgrove 2. Beat No. 10 box 1 Fayetteville, Underwood 32; Musgrove 1. Beat No. 10 box 2 Talladega Springs, Underwood 32; Musgrove 1. Beat No. 12 Childersburg, Underwood 69; Musgrove 4; Dinsmore 2. Beat No. 13 Sycamore, Underwood 67; Musgrove 9; Dinsmore 3. Beat 14 box 1 Chandler Springs, Underwood 9; others 0. Beat 14 box 2 Talladega R.F.D. Underwood 8; others 0. Beat 17 Talladega R.F.D. Underwood 21; Musgrove 1. Beat 18 Munford, Underwood 31; Musgrove 30; Dinsmore 1.

Talladega county goes 4 to 1 for Underwood

Underwood……….1,249
Musgrove………..  321
Dinsmore………..   17

Underwood carries Sylacauga by 88 votes.

Underwood……….  295
Musgrove………..  207
Dinsmore………..    8

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Sylacauga Quiet Since Convention

Delegates Highly Pleased With Recption Given Them While Here

Sylacauga is a little quiet after the D.A.R. Convention of last week, while our people have an opportunity to reflect and receive congratulations for the success of the meeting. All delegates report a most pleasant time with entertainments far surpassing their expectations, while the attendance record shows that there were more present than at any previous convention. There was not a hitch in the entire program, everything going off in perfect order just as had been planned. Much time and efforts was spent in making the social features something really worth while, and as each day came to a close the isitors were entertained in delightful manners. The final feature was the elaborate Exchange luncheon at Beverly Hall, followed by the U.D.C. reception at the home of Mrs. J.E. Jordan.

Beverly Hall was decorated in national colors with national shields gracefully nestled among the folds of the draping bunting. Over the main entrance was an electric sign “Spirit of ’76″ and just inside the D.A.R. Insignia brilliantly lighted greeted you. There were streamers hanging from the walls, each bearing the name ofone of the original thirteen states. The entire room was lighted by the soft glow of many candles placed on the tables. An elaborate eal was served, and music was rendered by the Sylacauga Orchestra. After the meal a beautiful program was rendered, which consisted of songs, tableau, and musical selections, arranged with costumes and decorations that were the custom in revolutionary days.

The merry party left Beverly Hall for the home of Mrs. Jordan, where the local chapter of the U.D.C. gave a reception that was in keeping with the standard of excellent that has been set at all entertainments of the week. The decorations and music were appropriate to the event. This concluded the social affairs of the meeting.

The final business session was held at the Baptist church Friday morning when it was decided to hold the next meeting at Guntersville in order to permit the delegates to visit the Kate Duncan Smith D.A.T. School located there; and officers for next year were elected as follows:

Mrs. Walter A. Robinson, of Gadsden re-elected regent; Mrs. C.M. Tardy, of Birmingham, vice regent; Mrs. R.M. Jones, of Florence, recording secretary; Mrs. J.E. Jordan, of Sylacauga, corresponding secretary; Mrs. John A. Lusk, Guntersville, historian; Mrs. J.H. Lane, Sylacauga, official reader; Mrs. Fleetwood Rice, Tuscaloosa, registrar; Miss Mary C. Thurber, Mobile, librarian.

Special compliments were extended The Sylacauga News for its D.A.R. issue of last week, and the beautiful program and menu cards made by them were highly complimented. Many expressing surprise that such products could be made in a town of this size.

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Notice of Issuance of Letters

Estate of D.C. Bryant, deceased.

Letters of administration upon the estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on 7 day of March 1924, by the Hon. E.A. Hammett, Judge of Probate of Talladega County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate will be required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred.

This, 7 day of March 1924
J.A. Strickland, Administrator

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Mrs. Hannah Virginia Callier

On the evening of February 28th, at the ripe age of 80 years, Mrs. Hannah Virginia Callier passed away at the home of her sister, Mrs. W.W. Waite at Grove Hill, Clarke County, Ala.

She was the widow of Dr. Armstead Mayfield Callier of Perry County, one of the most efficient and popular physicians ever to practice in this state. Before her marriage Mrs. Callier was Miss Hannah Viginia Pugh, a relative of United States Senator Pugh, and a descentand of the Randolphs, Macons and Alstons of Virginia. She was a true type of the old school Southern gentel woman. She has gone but her influence lives on giving strength and encouragement to those who knew and loved her.

Of her iediate famioy Mrs. Callier is survived by three step-daughters, Mrs. Ellen Bolling, Mrs. O.T. Grimes and Mrs. Annie Pearson of Tuscaloosa and four daughters, Mrs. N.G. McKinney, of Meridian, Miss, Miss Mary Callier, of Tuscaloosa Mrs. H.T. Brown of North Carolina and Mrs. J.R. Threadgill, of this city.
………Talladega Home.
Mrs. Threadgill formerly lived in Sylacauga.

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Local Happenings

Mr. R.E. Brown, of Birmingham, was a business visitor to Sylacauga this week.

Mrs. Sam DeHaney, of Birmingham was the week-end visitor at the home of her father, Mr. W.J. Wood of Sylacauga.

Miss Alice Simpson spent the week-end with relatives in Talladega.

Miss Irma Carl Turner spent Saturday in Talladega.

Miss Mary Willard Hall, of Odenville, was a week-end visitor at the home of Misses Virgie Oden and Sadie Cliett. Miss Hall was the teacher of the Home Economics Department of the State Secondary School here for three years.

Mr. H.F. Hayes is reported trying out with the Birmingham Barons this spring. Hayes is seeking a position as back stop with the Barons. Hayes will be remembered by the Sylacauga People having been with the fast Mignon base ball team for a few games last season.

Mr. Myatt, of Birmingham was a visitor at the parsonage Sunday.

Miss Gladys Brymer visited homefolks at Shelby Sunday.

Miss Mary Lou Caldwell was a week-end visitor to homefolks in Plantersville.

Mr. and Mrs. Newsome, of Roanoke were visitors to Sylacauga Saturday. Mrs. Newsome wilol be remembered in Sylacauga as Miss Mary Sorrell, having resided here several years ago.

Miss Alice Roberts, of Talladega, was a week-end visitor to Miss Mary Phillips here.

Mr. Anderson Hannah and wife, of Birmingham, were in Sylacauga the first of the week visiting Mr. Hannah’s sister, Mrs. Chas. H. Greer.

Mrs. A.L. Harlan, of Alexander City, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ingersol while a delegate at the D.A.R. Convention.

Mrs. Pearl Ingersol had as her guest during the D.A.R. Convention, Mrs. Louis Crew, of Goodwater.

The Wise and Otherwise Club held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. O.O. Colvin Wednesday afternoon. The subject of the priogram was “Americans in Opera.” The discussion was lead by Mrs. Vardaman assisted by Mrs. Mathews, Mrs. Dobson and Mrs. J.J. McDonald. A delicious iced course was served.

Rev. J.C. McQueen will preach at the Methodist church at Childersburg on next Sunday at 3 p.m.

Everybody is invited to the Walco school at 7:15 p.m. on Friday to the services which will be conducted by Rev. J.C. McQueen.

Mr. John Ed. Wallis attended the Hardware Convention in Atlanta this week.

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Fayetteville

The junior basket ball team of Fayetteville High School defeated the Junior basket ball team of Gantt’s Quarry Friday afternoon on the Fayetteville court by the score of 16 to 2.

The Senior basket ball team of this place defeated the Wilsonville basket ball team, on the Fayetteille court Saturday afternoon by the score of 18 to 13. The Fayetteville “First Five” has made a wonderful record this year, having lost only three games. Of the different schools with whom they have competed for the record they have were: winning 2 games from Chioldersburg; 2 games from Winterboro; defeating Mignon, and Wilsonville, also a tie game with Rockford. However, like all other teams they couldn’t win all games and were defeated one game each hy Rockford and Mignon. Hurrah for the Fayetteville basket ball team!

Miss Carmenita Green, of Wonan’s College at Montevallo spent the week with relatives here.

Mr. V.O. Russell, of Dadeville spent the week-end here.

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A Note of Thanks

The harmonious spirit which is characteristic of Sylacauga people was never more eident than during the conference of the Alabama Society Daughers of the Aerican Revoution, arch 5 to 7th. The auto committee takes pleasure in expressing thanks to everyone who assisted in any way with car or service in any manner.

The conference was declared one of the most successful of the twenty-six held in the leading Alabama cities. The comfort and pleasure of the visitors was added to greatly by those who appreciate the noble womanhood and the aim of the D.A.R. organization. Among those who manifested this opportunity for service are there whom we take pleasure in mentioning:

Mr. and Mrs. J.V. Haralsn, Mr. W.M. Landham, Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Roberts, Rev. and Mrs. J.C. McQueen, Palace Drug Co., Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pitts, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Smith, Messrs. Fay Smith and John Milton Hightower.

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Sale of Lands for Division

In re:

Application of J.W. Brown, Jr. for the sale of certain real estate for division.

In the Probate Court of Talladega County, Alabama.

Under and by virtue of a decree of the Probate Court of Talladega County, Alabama, rendered on the 12th day of March, 1924 in the above entitled cause, the undersigned, as Comissioner duly appointed, will sell during the legal hours of sale to the highest bidder for cash before the Merchants & Planters National Bank at Sylacauga, Alabama, on Tuesday the 1st day of April, 1924, the following described real estate, to-wit:

Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 Block 8 and Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8 Block 9, J. M. Lanning Survey of the City of Syoacauga, Alabama, a map of which is recorded in Plat Book 1, page 69 in the office of the Judge of Probate of Talladega County, Alabama.

Said sakle is made for division among said joint owners and is subject to confirmation of the Probate Court.

J.C. Cornett, Commissioner

Knox, Acker, Dixon & Sims, Attorneys

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Walco Notes

First Grade: John C. Brooks, Stanley Carpenter, James Kimbrough, J.P. Tidwell, Helen Clemnts, Rebecca Garrigus, Eunice Belle Dyer.

Second Grade: Jack Bankston, Forrest Brown, Lee Garrigus, Murray McClusky, Ralph Stewart, W.F. Tempel, Clara Belle Brown, Mary Elle Chastine, Katherine Gaston, Edna Kelley, Mary Aline Wolf.

Third Grade: Julius Carpenter, Lawson Parrett, Olin Conville, Jock Burk, Marshal Clements, Selucr Dyer, Thelma Brooks, Velma Keen, Foster Denson.

Fourth Grade: Ballard McNeill, Harold Garrigus.

Fifth Grade: Helen Dodgen, Hazel Pickle, Mary Addie Temple, Lucile Lackey, Harry Bradley, O.Q. Spencer, Gordon McNeill.

Sixth Grade: Murtie Brooks, Sarah Gaston, Hirshel Garrigus.

Seventh Grade: Reuben Stewart, Walter and Leslie Lee, Calvin Parrett, Mildred Robbins, Winnie Tant, Evlyn Spencer, Mary Pickle, Helen McCarty, Annie Grace House, Wynona Clements, Myrtle Lee Pullens.

Those pupils having perfect attendance for February.

Second Grade: Jack Bankston, Forrest Brown, Leonard Conville, Walter Davis, Hammond Durbin, Lee Garrigus, Clara Belle Brown, Erline Davis.

First Grade: Flecher Conville, Claud Brown House, James Kimbrough, Whitson Parrett, Edward Reynolds, J.P. Tidwell, Helen Clements, Rebecca Garrigus, Cleo Moore.

Third Grade: Lawson Parrett, Olin Conville, Jack Burk, Edwin Dodgen, Royce Moore, Selmer Deyer, Brown Farris, Oneida Tuxworth.

Fourth Grade: Clyde Allmond, Clifton Allmond, Lemos Allmond, Hubert Clements, Jesse Carpenter, Annie Lou Reynolds, Harold Garrigus, Ballard McNeill, W.O. McCain, Harold McCarty, Coleman Tant, Garland Radford, Flossy Abernathy, Janie Mae Robbins.

Fifth Grade: Helen Dodgen, Ofie Henderson, attie Pearl Henderson, Haze Pickle, Mary Addie Temple, Lucile Lackey, Rosemary Tuxworth, Harry Bradley, Gordon McNeill, O.Q. Spencer.

Sixth Grade: George Conville, Raymond Dodgen, Hirshel Garrigus, Louis Reynolds.

Seventh Grade: Reuben Stewart, Walter and Leslie Lee, Cumbee Brown, Fred Conville, Paul Durbin, Annie Grace House, Helen McCarty, Evlyn Spencer, Winnie Tant.

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Straven News

Miss Vera Day, Mr. Lewis Patterson and Miss Gladys Hughes all of Straven attended the B.Y.P.U. convention at Vincent last Sunday.

Miss Alta Baker is visiting her sister Mrs. Robt. Carrol, of Dargin.

Miss Gertrude Caldwell, of Birmngham, was a week-end visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Callahan, of Straven.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Butler, of Underwood, were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bosworth Saturday night and Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Killian attended Grand Oopera in Birmingham Thursday.

Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Baker, of No. 2 Straven have recently moved to Eddins Field.

Miss Daisy Fae Killian who is attending school at Montevallo visited homefolks Saturday and Sunday.

The Straven school will be out in two weeks.

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bosworth and daughter, U.V., of Straven visited Mrs. Simons of Helena Saturday afternoon.

Mrs. J.A. Campbell and daughter Aetna have been ill for several days. Both have measles.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Arnett were guest of Mr. and Mrs. L.P. Patterson of Nebo Sunday afternoon.

Mr. Chas. Bosworth and Mr. Dock Baker made a business trip to Columbiana last Thursday.

There will be a big carnival show in Straven every night this week.

Sylacauga People Will Share In Key Estate

Eight Birmingham persons are among heirs to the vast key estate in New York City, declared to be worth from $100,000,000 to $200,000,000, according to Mrs. Rebecca ___ Bagby, 146 Davies Street, Woodlawn. The Birmingham heirs are said to be Harry Key Milner, _19 Milner Crescent; Mrs. Bagby, Mrs. Georgia Key Prickett, 4212 Third Avenue, Avondale; Mrs. Jesse _allings, 2725 Highland Avenue; Miss Elizabeth V. Key, Woodlawn High School student; Mrs. S.T. Key, Pratt City; A Mrs. Saunders, Ridgeway Avenue, Ensley, and Mrs. _ D. Freeman, 5002 First Avenue. Quite a large number of heirs are also in Georgia, it was said.

The property of this estate, which was reverted to the heirs after the expiration of a 99 year lease, in the heart of the New York retail district.

“Martin Key, of England, who married the younger sister of Lady _ane Grey, was the first of the family to come to this country. His grandson, John Key, who was the first white child born of English parents in Philadelphia, was one of the pioneer settlers of Albermarls County, Virginia, having emigrated to that state in 1732. His son, Martin, who married Nancy Bibb, of the same state, had 12 children as follows: Thomas, John, Martin, Tandy, Joshua, William Bibb, Henry, Jesse, James, Walter, Elizabeth and Martha. The descendants of these heirs of Martin Key are scattered throughout the Southern states and quite a number of them are now in Georgia. Among the legal heirs are the descendants of William Bibb (son of Martin) who was the first of the family to come to this state. Soon after the Revolution, Tandy Clark, James and Henry, Jr., sons of Henry, Sr., (he the son of Martin) came to this state from South Carrolina and settled in Burke and Jefferson Counties. In about 1815, Joshua (he, the son of Thomas, who was a son of Martin), came to Augusta, thence to Burke County. Later Joseph, the son of Tandy, who was the son of Martin, settled in middle Georgia.”

From general information gathered there seems to also be some Talladega County relatives who will share pretty heavily in this estate. They are Mrs. E.J. Smith, of Sylacauga and Mrs. Mollie Key Kidd, of Childersburg.

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Clerk Falls 14 Feet Into Shaft

Talladega, Jan. 20

Tom Johnson, clerk of the Talladega Hardware Company, Friday was confined to his home suffering with slight injuries received when he fell about 14 feet through the elevator shaft from the first floor to the basement late Thursday afternoon. Johnson had raised the gate in the darkness and did not notice that the elevator was not there and stepped off into space. He was taken home, where it was found his injuries consisted of a badly bruised right heel and minor bruises about his face and body.

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Preacher Is Welcomed

Goodwater, Jan 18

Thursday night at Goodwater Baptist church a welcome service was held in recognition of the formal entry of Dr. J.L. Thompson into the pastorate of the local Baptist church. Rev. C.H. Rodgers of the Presbyterian church and Rev. W.L. Holdridge of the Methodist church and O.T. Smith for the Baptist church made addresses of welcome in behalf of the three churches of the town. Dr. J.L. Thompson preached an interesting sermon.

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Auto Accident

An automobile accident occurred last Thursday night in front of the home of Mr. C.W. Hammett, when Mr. Horace Maddocks backed his car into Tom Powers an old negro man who was riding a horse. As it appeared Mr. Maddocks had gotten into his car and was backing in order to turn around, and the negro was just behind the car evidently unseen by the driver. Seeing the car coming the horse made frantic efforts to get out of the way, and finally rared up on his hind feet falling over together with the old man. Whether the car struck the horse or he tripped himself and fell was hard to tell by the observers. By falling to the side perhaps accounts for the car not passing over either. Mr. Maddocks immediately got out and offered assistance to the negro who claimed he was not seriously hurt, but just stunned. He was assisted on his horse and went home. The next day the negro reported at the Levie and Son Milling Company where he is employed, suffering from considerable sprains and bruises, and has been unable to work since.

Just a few days before this happened Tom Powers while driving the dray of the Levie Milling Company was also run into by a car breaking down one of his wheels. He did not know the name of the driver of the car, who backed out of the wreck and whizzed away.

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A Residence Is Burned

The residence belonging to Mr. Otis Levie on Spring Street was destroyed by fire about noon last Thursday. The fire caught on the ___ in flames, and the building was a total loss. It was located beyond the water mains, and no assistance could be given in the way of water. It was occupied by Mr. Silas Gilliand, of Gantt’s Quarry, who had only moved into it a few days ago. All the furniture was removed by those coming to the assistance. The house was partially insured.

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Negro Killed

Tuesday afternoon a shooting occurred at Walco between two negro women. It grew out of a quarrel between Lucile Waldren and Louise Parks, and resulted in the death of Louise Parks who was shot twice by Lucile Waldren. Trial was held Wednesday morning and the Waldren negro was bound over to the grand jury on $1000.00 bail which she made.

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Business Women’s Club

The Sylacauga Business and Professional Women’s Club held a social at their club rooms Tuesday evening which proved one of the most interesting affairs the organization ever held.

The program was opened with a song by the club, followed by a short talk by the President Mrs. J.V. Haralson. Mr. Jordon then addressed the club with a fitting talk on their organization and its work. The remainder of the program was a violin duet by Miss McDowell and Mrs. Haralson; a reading by Miss Gertrude Smith; duet by Miss Berry and Mrs. Vardaman; paper on local government by Mrs. Tatler; piano solo by Mrs. Tatler, and a song by the club. Guests present were Mr. and Mrs. M.G. Roberts, Mr. Fred Prather, Mr. J.E. Jordan, Mr. Le Olive, Mr. Rufus Vardaman, Mr. Haralson and Mr. John Robinson.

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Assault Is Charged

Talladega, Jan. 21

Charles Lewis Young, negro has been arrested near Bon Air by Chief Deputy Perry Campbell, Deputy Pierce, and Police Officer Bush from Sylacauga. He was arrested on charge of assault. It is alleged that he shot Annie Breedlove, negro at a negro dance last Saturday.

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Local Happenings

Mrs. F.M. Van Deusen is on a visit to relatives in New York.

When Al Ray Crumpler received his prize of $1.00 in the News missing word contest the other day he soon came to the News office, and longs for that a dollar would buy.

Evan Howard who is now making his home in Albany, Alabama, spent a few days the past week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Howard and other relatives and friends here.

Mrs. Jack Wright left Friday to join Mr. Wright in Louisville, Ky. where they will reside.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Pat Adcock, Monday a baby boy. Both mother and baby doing nicely.

Circle two of the Methodist Ladies Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. H.D. Brown Tuesday afternoon in a call meeting.

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D.A.R. Meeting

The Sylacauga Chapter D.A.R. was entertained in the home of Mrs. G.E. Crowell on Friday, at a regular monthly meeting. At this tine the delegates and alternates were elected for continental congress which convenes in Washington during the month of April, Mrs. G.E. Cowell being elected from Sylacauga.

The program included a paper, “What it means to be a Daughter of the Revolution,” by Mrs. Lane.

Round table discussion of “The D.A.R. Constitution,” conducted by Mrs. G.W. Phillips.

Several piano numbers by Mrs. Tattler, all were highly appreciated. Lovely refreshments were served.

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Methodist Meeting

A very interesting and instructive all day meeting was held at the First Methodist church Thursday, January 17, which was conducted by Rev. D.C. McNutt, presiding Elder of the Sylacauga District and ably assisted by F.M. McDonald, Sunday school field secretary and Rev. Brock Antermony, field secretary. Something like fifty delegates were present. The Sunday school program was given at the morning session at which time the officers for the ensuing year elected as follows: District secretary, W.M. Treadway, Montevallo; District elementary superintendent, Mrs. J.P. Roberts, Sylacauga; Mission study superintendent, Rev. J.H. Johnston, Alexander City; Superintendent of young people, J.H. Harris, Rockford; Treasurer, C.W. Hammett, Sylacauga; Group secretaries, Mrs. Z.S. Cowart, Calera; W.L. Doldridge, Goodwater; Miss Mattie Triplett, Sylacauga.

The afternoon session was devoted to Centenary campaign work and launched the superaments movement in the district.

A very profitable day was given to these lines of work, and the officers and delegates appreciate the lovely luncheon served by the Missionary society.

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Christian Endeavor Meet

The Christian Endeavor meeting of last Sabbath was in charge of Billie McLeod, the vice-president. Druscilla Williams was the leader. They had a snappy, wide awake meeting. The main feature of the meeting was a contest in naming Bible characters. The leader called the letters of the alphabet and the member’s responded with names of characters beginning with the letter called. Elizabeth Prather and Billie McLeod were the winners in this contest.

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Happenings in Mignon

From the school

Thursday afternoon Jan. 31 at 3:00 p.m. the Parent-Teachers Association will hold their regular meeting in the school auditorium. The pupils of the third grade will give the program.

The birthday of Robert E. Lee was observed last Thursday at the chapel exercises, the program being as follows:
Song – “America,” School.
Reading – “The 19th of January,” Sallie Howell.
“Life of Gen. Robert E. Lee,” Norman Knight.
Song – “Tenting Tonight,” Class
Lee’s favorite hymn, “How Firm a Foundation.”
Reading – “Robert E. Lee,” Una Thrash.
Song – “Dixie,” School.

Thursday morning the classes of Misses Cladwell (Caldwell?) and Waters gave the following program:
Song – “Sing a song of six pense,” Class
Song – “There little girl don’t cry,” Gladys Williams
Recitation – “He would not use his tooth brush”.
Song – “Our health campaign.”
Play – “Doctors busy day.”

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Walco News

Mr. Legg who has been superintendent of Walco has been transferred to Vancouver, British Columbia. We regret to lose him.

Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Brown and their youngest daughter, Miss Mable, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. L.A. House.

Dr. Reid, of Sylacauga, will preach at the school house Friday at 7:15 p.m.

Mrs. M.A. Howe gave a party Saturday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Legg.

Mr. Luxworth is our new superintendent. He took charge two weeks ago.

Since the opening of school at Christmas we have received five new pupils in our room, three of which are in the seventh grade. We now have forty-two in our room.

For some reason Walco school was omitted in the report given by the county last week. Our percent of attendance was 89. Those having perfect attendance were:

Grade one:
Claud Brown House, James Kimbrough, Witson Parrett, J.P. Tidwell, George Robbins and Helen Clemens.

Grade two:
Jack Bankston, Forrest Brown, Leonard Conville, Clara Belle Brown, Erlene Davis and Mildred Pickle.

Grade three: Lawson Parrett, Olin Conville, Jack Burk, Seloma Deyr, and Myrtice Lackey.

Grade four: Fabian House, W.O. McCain, Jr., Harold McCarty, and Coleman Tant.

Grade five: Helen Dodgen, Mattie Pearl Henderson, Hazel Pickle, Ofie Lucile Henderson, Lucile Lackey, and O.G Spencer, Jr.

Sixth grade: George Conville, Walton Legg, Raymond Dodgen, Louis Reynolds and Willie Hunt

Grade seven: Howard Parrett, Reuben Stewart, Fred Conville, Paul Durbin, Mildred Robbins, Winnie Tant, Evlyn Spencer, Annie Grace House, Helen McCarty, Mary Pickle and Myrtle Lee Pullens.

Those on the honor roll in our room were:

Fifth grade; O.G. Spencer, Harry Bradley, and Gordon McNeill. There were none in the sixth but in the seventh were Annie Grace House, Fred Conville, Mary Pickle and Reuben Stewart.

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A little Wolf arrived in town Jan 18. It is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wolf.

The second grade under the supervision of their teacher Miss Lila Howze dramatized “The Three Questions” in chapel this Monday morning. Master Walter Legg played a piano solo. We enjoyed the program.
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Gantt’s Quarry

Our school is progressing nicely though the attendance is not so good owing to bad weather. We have recently installed new desks in two rooms due to the interesting efforts of the School Community Club and also of Mr. Harrison, chairman of our board of trustees.

Mr. King who has been in Washington, D.C., since Christmas has returned to the Quarry. We are glad to see him back in our town.

We are expecting the Exchange club out one night during the week with a program, at which time it will present the picture which our school won for November.

We are certainly proud of our school’s record in the attendance contest so far, we having made the best attendance record in the county for the months of October, November and December.

Although, under the ruling of the County superintendent of Education our school will not be awarded any more prizes for attendance records, we are, nevertheless, going right ahead and make the best records possible, and also try in every other way to make our school the best in the county.

………..Seventh Grade

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Talladega Notes

Talladega Jan 22

One of the largest real estate deals of recent months has made on Tuesday when Jones & Thornton bought the entire Wilson addition to the city of Talladega from Mrs. L.A. Jemison. The property consists of 18 lots at the intersection of Cherry and McMilan streets.
Park Avenue will be extended through the property and homes will be built on it. Improvements will be started at once.

The barn of Lewis Cater, living on Route 3, was burned Tuesday, according to reports reaching Talladega. It was reported it was a total loss with all the farm implements, grain and feed being destroyed.

Efforts were made to burglaise the Louisville and Nashville depot Tuesday night. Burglars entered through the window in the ticket office and made their way into the freight office where the safe was standing. They hammered at the combination in an attempt to remove it so they could get into the safe but aside from making a few nicks in it did no damage.

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In Memoriam

We have to record the sad news of the passing away of our beloved and esteemed brother, Nathaniel _owen Cook, who died after a few weeks illness November 4th, 1923 and was buried November __.

Wewoka A.F. & A. M. Lodge 39 feels that its loss is irr___ not only as a brother ___ and leader, as he was ___ more especially for the ___ lofty ideals and pue ___ with which he was imb___ which characterized his thoughts, actions and life. ___ since brother Cook has been a member of our fraternity he h___ lavishly of all his great energy and time, in all m___ that had for the purpose __ organization and permanent ___ of mankind and our fr___.

To the younger brothers ____ greatly loved, for he had a ___ advising and instruction in a fatherly way which was eas__ acceptable.

Resolve that a copy of these ___lutions be published in our papers and a copy sent to the bereaved widow and famiy of __ Cook.

Wewoka A.F.& A.M. Lodge No. 539