Missionary Society August Meeting at First Christian Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of First Christian met in August with President Mrs Ernest McCullough presiding. They sang, prayed, and reported books read and visits. reports on secretary treasurer and year books were given. A charity donation for the orphan's home was discussed. Mrs J B Harlow to lead report in September. Devotional emphasized neighborly love and missionary papers on the Mexican Christian Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of First Christian Church
Ernest McCulloch
Irene Hanigan
R. D McElrath
Mexican Christian Institute
Mary Lou Dancy Chapter 320 to Meet Tuesday
Mary Lou Dancy Chapter 320 O S S will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at eight o clock in the Masonic Temple. All members urged to be present. Al fresco supper fetes Mr and Mrs Baugh with Clifford Vaughn Boo Hunter hosting en tertained with an al fresco supper.
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Mary Lou Dancy
Masonic Temple
Baugh
Clifford Vaughn
Boo Hunter
Maner Family Headed to Trinity Mountain Visit
PERSONAL notes show Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Maner enjoying a few days at their Trinity Mountain home. Miss M. Burke of New Orleans visits me and Mrs. Rutledge Tiomas. Charles Smith returns from Camp McDowell after a week away. Alice Smith came back Saturday from Dubose Center Monteagle Tennessee after a week there.
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Mrs. S. A. Maner
Trinity Mountain
Miss M. Burke
New Orleans
Mrs. Rutledge Tiomas
Alice Smith
Dubose Center
Monteagle
Tennessee
Summer Heat Drives Temperatures Above Normal Across Several States
Heat surged across at least six states with midday highs from 100 to 108 degrees. Cities reporting high marks included Philip South Dakota 103 Miles City Montana 104 Minor North Dakota 100 Billings Montana 101 Aberdeen South Dakota 100 Silver Lake California 108 Needles California 106 Phoenix Arizona 100 Las Vegas New Mexico 102. Temperatures were expected to rise slowly in the Midwest while Gulf and East readings stayed slightly above normal amid showers and cooler Pacific Coast conditions.
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Chi
Philip
S. D
Miles City
Mont
Minor
N. D
Billings
Aberdeen
Silver Lake
Calif
Needles
Phoenix
Ariz
Las Vegas
N. M
Midwest
Gulf
East
Texas
Pacific Coast
Ice Exports From US Reach China and India
In the 19th century US ice makers shipped ice across the world to China and India. The trade relied on cold storage and maritime routes, expanding American industry and global commerce despite challenges like spoilage and long transit times.
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United States
China
India
Party Parley Heals Wounds in Washington
A secret White House meeting of Democratic leaders and aides reportedly forged informal accord on patronage and campaign financing. Attendees included Matt Connelly and members of the Democratic Congressional Committee as Democrats seek to expand their House majority, with 261 seats vs 172 opposition. The pact would shape selection for minor posts and funding decisions, though specifics remain undisclosed.
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House
White House
Democratic Congressionaommittee
Democratic Nation
Matt Connelly
Harry S. Truman
Congressional
Congress
Congressional Committee
Democratic House
New System of Judging at Tennessee Valley dairy show
The Danish judging system will be used at the Tennessee Valley dairy show Sept 13 14 in Morgan counties new agricultural coliseum. Animals scoring above 85 earn blue ribbons three points, 76 to 85 red two points, below 75 white one point. Dr K M Autrey will judge the sixth annual event aimed at 4 H FFA and FHA clubs with support from Decatur Chamber of Commerce.
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Tennessee Valley
Alabama
Tennessee
Mississippi
K. M. Autrey
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Morgan County
New Agricultural Coliseum
Agricultural Committee
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Charles Winston
Maynard Layman
Casto Jarvis
Charles Parker
New Farm Bill Support Drawn Up in Senate Paper
Secretary of Agriculture Brannan expressed favorable view of a compromise farm price support bill drafted by Senator Anderson with two aides, after hours of closed door talks. The bill would set parity based supports from 90 to 75 percent for key crops and extend similar levels to storable farm products. It also broadens oilseed and wool price supports and allows loan stocks to be sold at a loss to cut storage costs.
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Washington
Brannan
Senate Agriculture
Anderson
D-Nm
Agriculture Department
State Progress To Be Discussed At Auburn Meet
State Chamber of Commerce and Alabama Polytechnic leaders will meet in Auburn to discuss advancement efforts. Delegates from 82 chambers and Auburn agencies will attend conferences Wednesday and Thursday with lectures by Dean M J Funchess and other scientists.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama
State Chamber of Commerce
Alabama Tiplytechnic
Frank Barfield
Gadsden
Alabama Chamber of Commerce
Dean M. J. Funchess
API
P. O. Davis
State Extension Service
Ralph B. Craughon
John Ward
Alabama State Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Anne Adams Pattern Advertisement with De Luxe embossment
A vintage sewing ad offers pattern T4642 by Anne Adams with a size 12 to 20 jumper and a 39 inch blouse. It lists fabric yardage, instructions, and the address for pattern requests in New York, inviting readers to buy the Anne Adams Summer Pattern Book and a shampoo make up smock book with a fifteen cent add on.
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Anne Adams
Patte
Decatur Daily
West 17Th St
New York
Pork Chops Due To Be Cheaper This Fall
The Agriculture Department advised housewives that cheaper pork chops are in prospect this fall due to increased supplies. Meat and livestock prices are expected to stay steady until fall marketings, with a large spring pig crop becoming available then. Per capita meat consumption may dip slightly in July-September but rise sharply in late 1949, with 1950 consumption expected to be higher.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Gadsden Chamber Meeting Ends With Luncheon Discussion
Directors viewed progress and department heads outlined their work as the meeting closes Thursday following a luncheon led by Holt Leach of the Gadsden Chamber of Commerce.
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Holt Leach
Gadsden Chamber of Commerce
Bomber Probe to Open Hearings With Notable Witnesses
Washington Aug 6 More than thirty senior defense leaders and top airplane makers will testify in Congress during the B 36 bomber probe. Chairman Vinson and special counsel Keenan announced the witnesses including wartime figures General Dwight D Eisenhower General Carl A Spaatz Admiral W F Halsey and former Secretary of War Robert P Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Vinson
G-Ga
House Armed Services Committee
Joseph B. Keenan
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Carl A. Spaatz
W. F. Halsey
Robert P. Patterson
Pillar of Delhi Erected Around 415 A D
Historical note records Theron Pillar in Delhi dating to roughly 415 A D. The marker is cited as an ancient monument illustrating early urban development in northern India. Archaeological interpretations link the pillar to Gupta or post-Gupta period religio-cultural activities.
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Theron
Delhi
India
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Bill Matthews
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Camp McDowell
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Faille
Veteen Vorite
William Douglas Watkins
James E. Watkins
Luther Barnes
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U. S. Army
P. D. Register
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