Trinity Colt Show Draws Record Crowd and Entries
The sixth annual Trinity Colt Show drew 82 entries across three classes with 80 percent from Morgan and Lawrence counties. Judges were W. A. Burt and Billie Jacobs, with D. S. Echols and Eric Howell officiating. prize money ranged from 1.50 to 2.50 and sweepstakes at 5.00. Local sponsors and Farm Agents B. G. Hall and J. E. Carter praised county cooperation as the event showcased promising young stock on C. D. McBride’s Trinity farm setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Morgan
Lawrence
Sam P. Lile
W. A. Burt
R. E. (Buck) Rogers
Decatur
Eric Howell
Hartselie
Billie. Jacobs
Moulton
D. S. Echols
C. D. McBride
Trinity Mountain
Hillsboro
B. G. Hall
J. E. Carter
Lawrence County
Janie Pride
W. H. Anderson
Garner Pride
Queen
T. L. Whitlow
Boqueste
Peggy
M. D. Landers
Billy
John B. Sewell
Leonard Stover
Dolly
W. B. Anderson
George
Henry Cates
W. H
Markets Shuffle As Mendelssohn Failure Dampens Rally
Market action was volatile with early gains pared and some losses after news of the Mendelssohn & Co failure in Amsterdam. Traders feared U S stock liquidations tied to Dutch holdings while volume ran near 700 000 shares over five hours. Cotton futures softened with lower cables, while grains and livestock showed mixed results across Chicago New Orleans and Memphis reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mendelssohn & Co
Amsterdam
United States
Mendelssohn Development
New Orleans
Mendilessohn
County fair horse and mule show highlights at Hillsboro
The Decatur event featured 20 to 30 month draft and mule colts with winners Dixie Dee Johnson 24 months and Annie second by J E Sims. Jim 27 months led 1st in sire unknown class. Sweepstakes saw Jane Pride Carnation and Annie crowned. The Chamber of Commerce donated $15 cash prizes. Floyd Terry's string band provided music. crowd then attended Decatur Hillsboro baseball game. Dr W H Anderson tied for top prizes and owned many sires. Show committee included Sims McBride Sewell with Harvey Dean handling ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ther Britches
Mia
C. D
Golden Eagle
W. H. Anderson
Decatur
Sam P. Lile
Alabama
Jim
Dixie
Dee Johnson
John B
J. E. Sims
Trinity
Sell
O. W. Bags
Annie
John B. Sewell
Leonard Stover
Hillsboro
Janie Pride
W. H. Pitt
The
Deck&Our Chamber of Commerce
C. D. McBride
B. Sewell
Harvey Dean
Poultry prices steady as markets report mixed demand
Chicago market bulletin lists live poultry prices with 38 trucks and car lots noted. White and colored chickens show steady balance with colored springs at 14 1 2 cents per pound and white rocks at 15 1 2 cents. White rock fryers also 15 1 2 cents. other prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Butter and Figges Prices Steady in Chicago Market
In Chicago on August 11 butter traded at 834,584 with prices unchanged. Figges reported 12,121 with prices steady as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nashville livestock market report from Nashville Tenn
U S Dept of Agriculture notes salable cattle 150 and calves 150. Cattle trade steady to slow with early offerings scanty. good grain on grass steers around 8.00, stock buyers paying 6.00 to 7.25 for steers and heifers, down to 5.00 for cutters. Hogs 400 salable, top 5.55 for 170-225 lb good to choice, sows 3.65. sheep 300, lambs 7.25-8.25, slaughter ewes 2.00-2.75.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
U. S. Dept. Agr
Jefferson Fatrashed Among Multiple Aliases in Monitor
Jefferson, also known as Tom Ashwell T. J. Whit ney and others, is linked to many theater and media roles from West Palm Beach to New York. He faced 15 years for criminal assault in Pennsylvania and has a history of arrests, including desertion, vagrancy, and impersonating a Federal officer across several states. He was unemployed when arrested in Boca Raton yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Ashwell
Miami
New York
Paramount
San Francisco
Examiner
Call-Buletin
Boca Raton
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Jefferson
Goddard
Presidio Military Prison
Pennsylvania
Wichita
Kas
Helena
Mont
Cochran
Denver
Masons Hold Semi Annual Conference in Somerville
The A F and A M of the second district Alabama held its semi annual conference in Somerville with delegates from Bibb Chambers Jefferson Cull man Lawrence Limestone and Morgan counties. Prominent Birmingham Masons assisted in exemplifying the work and a dinner hosted by Somerville lodge wives and daughters was a highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second District
Alabama
Somerville
Bibb
Chambers
Jefferson
Cullman
Lawrence
Limestone
Morgan
Birmingham
Somerville Lodge
Huge Rattle Snake Killed on Alabama Road
J F Miner of Farmers Gin Company drove from Lawrence County toward Decatur on a business trip when he encountered a huge rattle snake eight feet long with eighteen rattles on a rural road eight miles from Moulton. He used a stick to end the serpent and placed the carcass on his car bumper where it drew wide attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.F. Miner
Sixth Avenue
North
Farmers Gin Company
Lawrence County
Mr. Minor
Moulton FFA Boys on Tour of the East
The Moulton FFA boys depart August 8 on an educational tour visiting Washington Annapolis New York World's Fair Buffalo Niagara Falls Detroit Cincinnati Mammoth Cave and Hidden River Cave in Kentucky. The group list includes Wendell Smith Harold Barker Carl Steel Nat Burch Hugh McWhorter Walden McMillian John McKenney Herald Montgomery Harold Smith Loyd Barnes Theron Lang Blunt Wilkerson Ray Kitchens Paul Montgomery Billy Carraway Milford Bass Clark Weatherway Jr Shelton Cowan Eugene Hill Paul Johnson Tennis Sanderson. Advisors are J K K Ayers Will Shelton and Leon Moody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton F.F. A
Washington
Navy Academy
Annapolis
New York
Buffalo
Niagaria
Canada
Detroit
Michigan
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mamouth Cave
Hidden River Cave
Kentucky
Wendell Smith
Harold Barker
Carl Steel
Nat Burch
Hugh McWhorter
Walden McMillian
John McKenney
Herald Montgomery
Harold Smith
Loyd Barnes
Theron Lang
Blunt Wilkerson
Ray Kitchens
Paul Montgomery
Billy Carraway
Milford Bass
Clark Weatherway, Jr
Shelton Cowan
Eugene Hill
Paul Johnson
Tennis Sanderson
J. K K. Ayers
Will Shelton
Leon Moody
New Social Security Amendments Expand Benefits and Tax Relief
The amendments raise Old Age and Insurance benefits starting January 1, 1943, with 112 percent rate avoided by the new law. About 200,000 people turning 66 before next January 1 gain pensions if they have 18 months of social security taxes. Eligible olds can receive up to 40 dollars monthly, with a 10-dollar increase. The federal government will match state funds up to 20 dollars. The bill also extends benefits to widows and children and boosts federal support for health and welfare programs.
Roosevelt ideas praised as third-term pitch at convention
In a convention scene, Pitt Tyson Maner of Montgomery Ala retires as young Democrats president and Senator Pepper of Florida delivers a keynote advocating a third term for Roosevelt's ideas in 1940. The audience cheers as Pepper reads his prepared text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Pitt
Tyson Maner
Montgomery
Ala
Young Democrats
Pepper
Dfla
Governor says no liquor price hike under ABC profit plan
Governor Dixon announced no increase in state liquor prices despite a plan to raise around 200000 dollars in municipal ABC store profits. He cited savings from lower hauling costs and reduced equipment spending as stores were established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Dixon
ABC
Miss Martha Hunter Resigns as Benevolent Society Nurse Chief
Miss Martha Hunter, superintendent of nurses at Benevolent Society Hospital, submitted her resignation to the hospital board effective September 1 to enter private nursing. A Benevolent graduate with N Y City hospital experience, she also led Speer Hospital at Greenville Ala prior to her New York work. no successor named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Hunter
Benevolent Society Hospital
Theospital
Benevolent
Polyclinic
New York
New York City
Florence Crittenden Hospital
Newark
N. J
Speer Hospital
Greenville
Ala
Hunter
House votes and bills shape political and health agenda
A broad legislative agenda moves through the Alabama House and Senate. Debates cover sheriffs budgeting with bloodhounds, run off elections, endorsements for public office, jury trial waivers, and a governor signature on a criminal case. Health acts push compulsory treatment and named reporting while rural electric cooperatives gain funding avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Conway
Albertville
John A. Lusk
Gadsden
Rules Committee
W. B. Bankhead
Ala
Senate
House
Hugh Kaul
Jefferson
Heights Club Has Many At Camp
The Moulton Heights 4-H club showed strong presence at Cole Springs 4-H camp in Morgan county, August 7 to 9. Four of six prizes went to Heights members: Mare Sheats best sport, Dorothy Blankenship latest girl, Peggy Young best camper, and the quietest cabin award shared by their group. Names listed include Dorothy R Shankle Jimmie Lou Watson Margaret Prances Young Peggy Young Mare Sheats Peggy Mason Roberta Alexander and Lois Hoppers.
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Moulton Heights
Cole Springs
Morgan County
Mare Sheats
Dorothy Blankenship
Peggy Young
Dorothy R. Shankle
Jimmie Lou Watson
Margaret Prances Young
Mare] Sheats
Peggy Mason
Roberta Alexander
Lois
Hoppers
Revival set at Danville Methodist Church next week
Large crowds expected as extensive arrangements are made for a revival at Danville Methodist Church. Rev. J. H. Chitwood of Birmingham, former Decatur and Hartsville pastor, will preach Monday, with a hopeful note that the revival will be very successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville Methodist Church
J. H. Chitwood
Birmingham
Decatur and Hartselle
W. L. Spearman
Ninth Street
Mendelssohn Bank Suspends Payments After Death
Amsterdam Aug 11 The private banking firm Mendelssohn and Company operated by the late Fritz Mannheimer suspended payments today. The move follows Mannheimer's death and comes 24 hours after the news became known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Mendelssohn and Company
Fritz Mannnheimer
Mannheimer
Decatur’s Diary Highlights Local Visits and Church Plans
Decatur notes Paul L. Ford and family at Eva picnic, leaders in Birmingham for A M A convention, and Governor Dixon addressing attendees. Local visits include Mrs. Norvel Russell and family, church events at Cambridge and Ninth Street, revival reports, coaching school, and upcoming trips to Monroe Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Hill
Birmingham
Tutwiler Hotel
Municipal Auditorium
Dixon
Office Trad and Social Banter in a Damaged Page
A fragmented piece shows banter about advice for vacationers ivy poisoning and jokes on build habits. Dialogues include Mrs Jones and Uncle John with references to renting a cottage and a strained exchange about gifts and a doctor.
Reds Purchase Birmingham Barons to Create Cincinnati Franchise
The Cincinnati Reds buy the Birmingham Barons of the Southern Association for an undisclosed sum. Warren C. Giles says the club becomes Cincinnati property after papers are signed, with no immediate player changes but moves to strengthen the sixth place team forthcoming. Giles to be president of the new corporation, Frank Lane as VP, and Bill McKechnie Jr. as secretary treasurer, who will reside in Birmingham.
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Birmingham
Ala
Cincinnati Reds
Birmingham Barons
Warren C. Giles
Reds
Ed Norton
Giles
Cincinnati
Red
New Operating Corporation
Frank Lane
Bill McKechnie, Jr
McKechnie
Campus Oil Well Is In
A campus oil well stirs LSU excitement while the university reels from a six week old scandal. George C. Heidelberg 60, secretary of the LSU student employment committee, shot himself yesterday as the plant arrived on campus. His death follows the arrest and indictments that rocked the university and involve Dr. James Monroe Smith, the former president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton
Douge
Louisiana State University
Eana
George C. Heidelberg
LSU
James Monroe Smith
Here
Son of Rev Barnes Dies at Texas Home
The death of Robert Barnes, one year old, in Hereford Texas was reported today. Funeral services were held at Hereford at 4 PM. Rev Barnes, a Decatur native, is the son of Mr and Mrs W T Barnes. He grew up in Decatur and later became a minister. He had served as pastor of the First Baptist church in Hereford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Texas
Hereford
Robert
W. E. Barnes
Decatur
W. T. Barnes
First Baptist Church
Awaited Arrival of Hard-Surfacing Machinery
The community braces for the upcoming arrival of hard-surfacing machinery, expected within a few days, marking a significant upgrade in local infrastructure and paving capabilities.
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Papa
Wall Street
Victor Eubank
N. C. Cotton
Memphis
Jan Wees
M. R. Rankins
Teleor
M. R. Rankin
General Insurance
Johnston Street
Decatur Marble & Granite Works
J. L. Joly
Prop
West Moulton St
Decatur, Ala
FFA Boys
East
Miss Hunter
Health Department
R. L. Hill
Marion
George P. Quames
Dallas
House Forestry and Conservation Committee
John Sherrer
Sherrer
Heights Club
Camp
Decatur’s
G. L. Ford
Jimmie
J. C. Howell
Charles
Hattie Bell Roberson
Eva
Norvel Russell
H. P. Jackson
I. M. Jackson
Caldwell
Harry Reeves
J. R. Mainard
Jacqueline Porter Webb
W. J. Porter
L. H. Knight
Westminster Presbyterian Church
J. H. Shirley
Route One
Austinville
E. H. Breeding
Gordon Drive
Young People’s Department
Cambridge Church
Ninth Street Methodist Church
W. Earl Hotalen
Alabama Temperance Alliance
Central Methodist Church
O. T. Sharp
Edward Brown
James Hall
Conroe
W. M. Breedlove
J. O. Thomson
Wetumpka, Okla
A. G. Maddox
L. E. Wooten
University of Alabama
Sue Anne Maddox
Neill
L. E. ‘Wooten
Otha Black
Southside Baptist Church
J. A. Chambers
Ardmore
Robin Thomas
Alabama Merchants
Frank Dixon
Ora Graham
Sheffield
Seybourn Lynne
Huntsville Thursay
J. C. Mattox
Danville
B. Carroll Carter
Fairview Baptist Church
Cecil J. Brown
Church of God On
Nia] Jackson
Coffee Memorial Hospital
Florence
W. W Dinsmore
Dinsmore
Jackson
William Aday
C. R. Daniels
Fourth Avenue
West
Kimball B. Jones
Mary Jones
Crystal Plunge
Edwin Wyle
First Christian Church
God
J. F. Clark
N. L. Compton
Falkville
Emma Sue Lynn
Peggy Sue Putnam
Cotaco
Mrs. E. J
St. John
Wallace-McCulloch
Union Service
Delano Park
Frances Keltner
J. B. Keltner
Monroe
Patsy
Jo Ann Frahn
Toad
Otto Moebes
Eurestan Class — Baptist Church
Brooks Brown
J. J. Holladay
Cotaco High School
D. H. Neyman
Tuscumbia
E. G. Lamon
Walter Daniels
Athens
Willie St. Clair
Huntsville
Mrs
G. M. Bayless
Office Trad
AARFS
Janice
Millie
Clarice
Abi
Butler
Sycamore Street
Thomas
Westinghouse Ranges
Corox
Corner Bank & Church Bts
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