Mrs Privett Honor Guest Birthday Dinner At Merrlton Home
Mrs. Fannie Privett celebrated her 69th birthday Sunday at her Merrlton home with a noon dinner. Attendees included Dean and Bill Hampton and Bill Privett of Lewisburg Tennessee, Rufus Lewis and James Everett of Eaton Georgia, Roy Privett and daughters, Curtis Claburn and children, Leon Maner and daughters, J E Privett and daughters of Decatur, Ike Alfred and children of Hillsboro, J N Kitchens and sons Horace and Robert, Carl Privett of Moulton, Rev T C Hill of Birmingham, and a watermelon cutting in the afternoon.
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Fannie Privett
Merrlton
Dean Hampton
Bill Privett
Lewisburg
Tenn
Rufus Lewis
James Everett
Eaton, Ga
Roy Privett
Curtis Claburn
Leon Maner
J. E. Privett
Decatur
Ike Alfred
Hillsboro
J. N. Kitchens
Horace
Robert
Carl Privett
Moulton
T. C. Hill
Birmingham
First Steel Rail Rolled From American Steel in 1865
The article notes that the first steel rail was produced from American steel in 1865.
Romeo Passes in Birmingham After Long Restaurant Career
Funeral services were held today for Michael Quinton Romeo a 65 year old Birmingham restaurant operator who died Sunday night at his home. He moved to Birmingham at age four and lived there most of his life. A charter member of the local musicians union he conducted the Romeo band for many years and ran the Romeo restaurant about 20 years. Survivors include his widow Virginia Theresa Romeo two sons Frank and Fred both of Birmingham two brothers A M Romeo of Birmingham and E F Romeo of Gulf Shores Alabama.
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Birmingham
Ala
Michael Quinton Romeo
Romeo
Virginia Theresa Romeo
Frank
Fred
A. M. Romeo
E. F Romeo
Gulf Shores
Workman Dies in Pool Bath House Collapse Near Prattville
A worker was fatally injured yesterday when a swimming pool bath house collapsed about 15 miles north of Prattville Alabama. Sheriff Glynn Jones identified the victim as Tom Pierce, 42, of Prattville. Pierce died after being admitted to a Clanton hospital. no further details of the accident were provided.
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Prattville
Ala
Glynn Jones
Tom Pierce
Pierce
Peirce
Clanton
Sugar Provides More Energy At Lower Cost
Sugar is highlighted as the most energy efficient and economical food item in the diet, offering high caloric value per unit cost compared with other dietary articles.
Boswell Seeks Penologist Call By Grand Jurors
Montgomery August 2 Prison officials clash over summoning Penologist Austin MacCormick to testify before a grand jury about Alabama prison conditions. Solicitor Temple Seibels refused the request, noting subpoenas need warrants, though Boswell offered to cover MacCormick expenses. MacCormick warned Boswell faced indictment if an impartial probe occurred.
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Boswell
Montgomery
Temple Seibels
Frank Boswell
Austin MacCormick
Alabama
Seibels
Bye
MacCormick
Osburn Association
Boswell Woul
Paul Meeks
Jefferson County
Youth Wounded When He and Pal Play With Guns
In Montgomery on August 2 12 year old James Grant Young Jr was wounded in the stomach during a gun playing incident. Detective Collins said the boy fired after he pointed a toy pistol at playmate Walter Paul who had a 22 rifle. Paul said the rifle discharged accidentally. The boy’s condition remained serious but he rested well.
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Montgomery
James Grant Young, Jr
William R. Collins
Walter Paul
Paul
Young
Hares Run Faster Uphill Than Downhill Study
A study notes hares cover ground quicker uphill as hind legs exceed fore legs in length. Researchers suggest limb proportions aid propulsion on slopes, affecting escape speed and energy use in hare populations.
Two Fined For Whipping Boy In Alabama Case
In Fayette Alabama on August 2 two men Leon Kimbrell and Vic Hudson were fined 100 dollars each after being convicted of assault and battery with a weapon in the whipping of 18 year old Aubrey Pinion. A third man Curt Espey was acquitted. Pinion said he was taken to a wooded area near Berry and whipped for about 30 minutes with a small switch after being accused of cursing. Espey testified he merely drove Pinion and two men in his taxi as directed. A state witness Clyde Hocutt testified he overheard Hudson say they would take him out and whip him.
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Fayette
Ala
Berry
J C. McGough
Leon Kimbrell
Vic Hudson
Curt Espey
Aubrey Pinion
Kimbrell
Pinion
Espey
Clyde Hocutt
Hudson
Hocutt
Negro Registration Is Heavy in Mobile
In Mobile on August 20, the first of two special registration days this month saw 205 people register, with 86 of them African American. The broader March registration period, the first since Boswell amendment invalidation, had over 1,000 Negro registrants, and a high share has continued on registration days, boosted by the upcoming September 12 city election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
VA Answers on NSLI Benefits for WWII Veterans
The Veterans Administration clarifies questions about National Service Life Insurance. Beneficiary and contingent beneficiary are both included in the term. Waiver of NSLI premiums can be claimed by estate administrators or heirs if total disability is proven. No extra proof needed if VA has adequate disability evidence. write the nearest VA regional office for more information.
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Veterans Administration
National’ Service
NSLI
Polio Policy Promises Low Cost Family Insurance
A Postal Polio Policy offers coverage under $5,000 for hospital and medical expenses including room, meals, drugs, serums, and doctor bills. It markets as affordable at under 1 cent per day, $3.60 yearly per person, with no age limits, and invites inquiries by postcard or letter to Postal Tire and Casualty Insurance Co., Dept. 279, Kansas City, Missouri.
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Vvet
Postal
Tire’ & Casualty Minsurance Company
Dept
Broadway
Kansas City
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Doan
Carolina
Shelby
N. C
Sed
Bob Ward
Bank Street
Belk-Hudson’s
America
Belk Hudron Co
Scott
Sreduceer
U.S
R. J. Scott
Workman
Meeks
Alabarrats
Pal
Ryan Appliances & Furniture
East Moulton
Gene Ahern
PRG
Goidel's Drug Store
Johnny
Mathers
General Finance Company
Grant Street
McGough's Bakery
Lucky Strike
C. B. Smith
Danville
Forster
THE
Aceo Gee
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