Unusual Deep Freeze Bits From December Weather
A local weather summary notes record low December temperatures with six to ten degrees below zero around Saturday night and Sunday morning. Mrs Foming’s thermometer shows one degree below zero, with the cold persisting into Monday morning and a forecast of snow and a warmer day ahead. December records compare to Nashville and Louisville readings, with no moderation expected in the next 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jhe Loward
Tennessee
Aghwood
Nashville
Louisville
Witherspoon Heads M. W. A Officers Elected
At the year end meeting of the Modern Woodmen of America in Columbia the following officers were elected Wi Witherspoon consul M Wilson adviser B H Nicks taker W Witherspoon clerk N Nick escort J J Underwood witness J W Tanner secretary.
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Columbia
Jyne Mocern Woodmen of America
Witherspoon
Ry M Wilson
BH. Nicks
W. Witherspoon
Nicks
J. J. Underwood
Witnand
J W. Tanner
Secretary Shelton anxious to settle Palma expenses
Secretary Hugh Todd Shelton of the county Democratic committee seeks to settle election expenses and return balances to candidates after primaries and runoffs. He notes all bills have been paid to date and praises election officers for their service despite terrible weather.
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Hugh Todd Shelton
County Democratic Executive Committee
Whgin
Shelton
Cullooka Produce Co. Champions Local Cooperation
The Cullooka Produce Company of Cullooka showcases strong community cooperation by buying nearly all farmer goods except livestock, supporting farmers with fair prices and low costs, and sending Park Bros to engage in public service. The firm backs fairs, home agents, and expert talks to improve farming locally.
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Cullooka Produce Company
Cullooka
Marshal
Giles
Messrs Park Bros
Avery
Culleoka
Godmothers Skip Christmas Eats for Soldiers Food Drive
The Columba Godmothers of the Red Cross shipped over 309 jars of preserves to Battery B 14th Field Artillery to aid soldiers’ Christmas dinner. They are assembling tobacco and cigarettes for the men. Mrs Paul Brownlow, chairwoman, thanks contributors and urges more county women to join the organization.
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Columba Godmothers' Anii |Lary
The
Red Cross
Plans for Red Cross Christmas drive begin in county
The article details J.M. Patterson to speak at a mass meeting and a county wide Red Cross Christmas drive organized by the Columbia chapter with Dr. J. A. Barber as campaign chair. It lists district committees, dates from December 7 to December 24, and the plan to display Red Cross emblems on Christmas Eve as a citywide show of support.
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J. 4
Barber
Columbis ‘Chapter
Columbia
John M. Patterson
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
First Methodist Church
Red Cross
City of
First District
Santa Fe
Hess Walker
Hanies Woody
J. B Cowley
Water Valley Auxiliary
W. J Lamb
Annie Leo Pigg
Nettie Randolph
Fly's
Addie Woolard
Carter's Crean Auxiliary
P. Dalton
A. Beal
Mis. Doe Fouter
Theta
G. W. Barnes
George Hawkins
Timmons
W. A. Hayes
Mais Timmons
Car’s Mill
R. J. Hayes
Spring Hill
BE. B Ayers
Wharisn Uheairs
Pottsville
Ally Hill
H. Dobbins
Eva Jones
Schedule for State Teachers' Examinations Announced
County Superintendent Jean P. Graham releases a December schedule for state teachers exams. The program lists dates December 20 and 21 with room, time, and group allocations across Elementary, High School, and Composite groups including Spelling, Grammar, Arithmetic, Geog raphy, U S History, Latin, Chemistry, Biology, and Home Economics.
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Jean P. Graham
U. S
Tennessee
Civier
Lewine
Maury County Bible Society Depot At Anderson Bros. & Foster
The Maury County Bible Society has opened a depot at Anderson Bros. and Foster where New Testaments and Bibles can be secured at cost to seat soldiers or as gifts. The depots carries Bibles at cost with no profits, and prices range from a small amount upward.
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Maury County Bible Society
Riar
Anderson Bros. & Foster
Ser One
Negro Indicted on Murder Charge in Huntaville
A grand jury returned an indictment against Jerry Whitman, Negro, for murder for a crime committed years ago. He was captured weeks ago at Huntaville, Alabama. Several other indictments for lesser offenses were also handed up. In circuit court, the case of A. A. Williams vs. D. Harder, a damage suit arising from an incident at Mt. Pleasant during wheat threshing, where Harder stopped Williams’ traction engine from traveling on a newly paved street, was being tried that morning.
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Jerry Whitman
Huntaville
Ala
A. Williams
D. Harder
Mt. Pleasant
A. D. Harder
Mr Williams
Early Christmas Shopping For Clerks And Delivery Men
Short notice memo urges early Christmas shopping planning for clerks and delivery personnel. Advises efficiency, ahead scheduling, and resource coordination to handle holiday demand and peak service periods.
Lipscomb to Issue Explosives License in County
County Court Clerk Arch W Lipscomb named by the War Department as licensing agent to issue required federal licenses for explosives use and sale. The rule excludes ammunition and miners contractors foremen and other users. A 25 cent fee applies. aim is to prevent misuse by dangerous or alien enemies.
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Arch W. Lipscomb
War Department
Mufflers Sent to Soldiers by Columbia Circle
Nineteen knitted mufflers were made by the Young Women's Colored Circle of Columbia for Negro soldiers in hospital service. More mufflers will be knitted until all county soldiers of that color receive one. the work is praised as splendid and creditable to the makers.
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L. Wiltshire
W.G . Mayberry
Columbia
Duck River
Wiltshire
Figgers Realty Co
Figuere Realty Co
Figuers
Young Women's Colored Circle” of
Williamson Named Officers of Columbia Lodge No 1
Dr William Williamson JP heads the Columbia Lodge No 1 of Free Accepted Masons as worshipful master for the ensuing year. Elected officers include A H Wair senior warden W B Lafon junior warden L Turpin secretary J E Littlefield secretary W J Lane senior deacon Mike Shue junior deacon and W M Bhutte tyler at the regular meeting last night.
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Columbia Lodge
G Williamson
Moater
A. H. Wair
W. B. Lafon
L. % ‘Turpin
J. E. Littlefie
W. J. Lane
Deacom Mike Shue
W. M Bwtte
Tyler
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Columbia Camp
Palma
W. G. Mayberry
J. H. Barber
Maury County
Veal
Figuers CO
Whis
Joan M. Patterson
Addres
Bibles and New Testaments
Ander
SON Bros. & Foster
Local Bible Society
Satecribo
National Army
Ami
Williams
Mt, Pleasant
Wong
Lipscomb
E.P
Colored Women’s Circle
DR. Williamson, JP
Masons
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