Money Flow and Oddities in U S Coin Habits
An operations analyst reports 1943 minted a billion steel pennies with 800 million vanished in 20 years. He notes pennies linger, larger denominations balance, and half dollars gravitate to New York City while pennies move toward Pittsburgh. Also covered are Alabama poultry queens and Milan egg prices, plus a daylight saving bill intro in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan C. Meal
U.S. Mint
Meal
Operations Research Society of America
Arthur D. Little, Inc
Cambridge
Mass
Suu
New York City
Pittsburgh
U.S
Alabama
Alabama Poultry Products
Cipe
Munford
Ira D. McClurkin Jr
Apple a Day Myth Tested by Michigan State Study
Michigan State University researchers found that 1300 students eating apples had fewer sick calls than others. Respiratory and tension ailments declined, likely due to vitamin C and a tranquilizing effect. When medical needs require more, contact Professional Pharmacy at 1123 Somerville Rd SE. This week’s household hint suggests a cold towel folded and frozen as an emergency ice bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State U
Apple
Somerville Rd
Somerville Road
Boys' Club promotes fitness and a club Olympics
The Boys Club outlines standards of accomplishment in physical fitness for age groups from eight to sixteen, noting several boys who passed tests and were awarded certificates. Plans for a Boys Club Olympics begin May 6 with ribbons and medals for winners, plus updates on the Mothers of Boys Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys’ Club of American
Steve Vickers
James Mortis
Charles Long
Dwight Mears
Loyd Sullivan
Jerry Holtzclaw
Steve Cox
Terry Hennessee
Mike Slaten
McKinley Thomas
Chip Hennessee
Roy Ray
Johnny Dunn
Jerry Cottongin
Mother’s
Mothers of Boys’ Club
William Tackett
Charles Norfleet
Herschel Nabors
William Reardon
Craig Olson
Reardon
Olson
Five Hour Hartselle Council Session Amid Protests and School Shakeup
A lengthy Hartselle City Council meeting stretched to five hours with a protest over a proposed municipal airport occupying the first hour and a half. The session, led by Mayor Grady Long and council members, included a back‑to‑back library and school board meeting and touched on Morgan County school leadership changes and PTA efforts for Cindy Hyde’s injury recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Long
Hal Hogan
Lloyd Logan
Troy Nunn
John David Chandler
Grady Long
Sal Sherdeav Uled
Tab Camel
Hartselle
Commodity signups set in Lawrence at Coliseum
Lawrence County residents not signed up for commodities may apply starting Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Lawrence County Coliseum. The head of household must sign for the commodities and birth certificates are required for any children listed on the application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Lawrence
J. L. Green
Lawrence County Coliseum
Green
Local Land Sale and Social Notes From Rock Creek
Mr and Mrs Ermond Lindsey purchased land from Mr and Mrs Cecil Tanner near the Ruth Gurley residence and plan to build a home. Miss Beckie McKee and Malin da Lewis attended the decoration events in the area, reflecting community activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ermond Lindsey
Cecil Tanner
Beckie McKee
Malinda Lewis
New Chevrolet Super Sports Highlight Local Dealers
Four Chevrolet models headline the dealer lineup including the Impala SS with optional Comfortist wheel, the Nova 400 SS offering value and low upkeep, the turbo Monza Spyder with rear engine, and the iconic Corvette. Spring weather and a test drive may help buyers choose.
Community notes from Center Springs and surrounding area
Arlene Sivley, Buna Winton discharged from Blackchanoxee Hospital in Hartselle. Plans to start a new church building. Kendall Jones of the Philadelphia Phillies training in Leesdale Florida and reassigned to Spartanburg SC for further training. A family birthday gathering and rodeo social noted. Ted Dunaway ill with measles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall Jones
Harry Jones
Philadelphia Phillies
Leesdale
Florida
Spartenburg
South Carolina
Pat Deter
Nak Charles
Bobby Ee
Ted Dunaway
Family Faces Doctor and Hospital Bills
A family confronts medical expenses totaling 500 dollars for health care. The burden includes doctor visits and hospital charges, highlighting rising costs and possible financial strain.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sylvia Mattingly
Bay Minette
Milan
Italy
Washington
Willis Robertson
D-Va
Robertson
Mothers Bay
John C. Butler, R. Ph
By Frank Shepherd
B& United Fund Agency
United Fund Agency
Richard Verchot
Rickey Holtzclaw
Stephen Hester
House OF Wesley
R. R. No
Bloomington
By Winford Turner
Atty. Murphree
Morgan County Schools
Joe Copeland
MCHS
Coupland
Pettey
Morgan County
Lester Wooten
Wooten
Hartselle Elementary School
PTA
Little Cindy Hyde
Sammy Moore
Rock Creek
Goin Smith
Ruth Gurley
Chevrolet
Chevy
Corvair
Christian Science Reading Room
2Nd Ave. N.E
Princess Theatre
Christian Science Monitor
Center Springs
Arlene Sivley
Buna Winton
Black Chanoxee
Ady
Specia
Buschs
2Nd Avenue SE
Decatur
Dial
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