Get Out That Kneecap Oil Charleston Is Coming Back
HAL BOYLE recalls the Charleston as the defining 1920s dance, its revival noted by Fred Astaire studios director Charles Columbus. The piece traces its origins among South Carolina blacks, its cultural impact, and the comeback craze across ages from 12 to 35, with patrons from Eleanor Roosevelt to gangsters.
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Charleston
Hal Boyle
New York
Junior
Papa
LaBelle
Crawford
Ginger Rogers
Independence
Charles Columbus
Fred Astaire
Columbus
South Carolina
Palace Theater
Eleanor Rooseveltt
Band of trombones raises funds for refugee housing in Kissingen
The Kissingen district president gathered 30 mayors to form a brass band that plays in towns to collect money for refugee housing. They have already raised enough for one house as state funds run dry.
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Bad Kissingen
Germany
Kissingen
Coyote Thrives Near Civilization Unlike Wolves
The coyote, unlike the wolf, appears to thrive in proximity to human settlements, showing adaptability and tolerance for urban environments. This behavioral distinction highlights differing ecological strategies between the two canids and implications for wildlife management.
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Civilization
Revival to Begin Next Saturday Night
Morgan County note with local names and visits. References to Lorene Turrentine and Ruthie Turrentine among residents and relatives. Mentions travel by Oscar Dotson, Merle Roberts, and others, plus a Detroit birth and pneumonia illness in the community.
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Mae Turrentine
Frank Roberts
Merle Roberts
Blai
Alvin Milligan
Mary Dotson
Ted Shaw
Dachia Turrentine
Ruthie Turrentine
Martha Williams
Oscar Hill
Leon
Lorene Turrentine
Will Dotson
Gladys Dotson
Margie Cheatham
Oscar Dotson
Mofilton
Cheatham
Falkville
Eldean Staples
J. D. Staples
Oda
Eva Murphy
Miss Murphy
Elvie Thompson
Loyd Morris
Lorene
Ray Hampton
Indiana
Fay Hogan
Hazel Little
Billy Patton
Detroit
Michigan
Nail making in early colonial days
In early colonial times families hammered out nails at home. A capable worker could produce about 2,000 small nails per day, reflecting household craft and limited industrial scale.
Earl Wavell blasts modern poetry at London Library
Earl Wavell, field marshal and poetry lover, criticized contemporary English poetry as dark and obscure during the London Library annual meeting. He said the passion for verse remains but the flame is weak and endorsed favored classic poets. He once compiled an anthology titled Other Men's Flowers.
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London
Earl Wavell
London Library
Dancer Pearl Primus Tours Central Africa
New York dancer and anthropology student Pearl Primus tours the Belgian Congo. She arrived in Leopoldville after a Congo tour and will depart for Liberia. The trip is funded by a Rosenwald Foundation scholarship.
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Congo
Leopoldville
Belgian Congo
Pearl Primus
New York
Central Africa
Primus
Liberia
Rosenwald Foundation
Miniature Writer With Spy Record Claims World Title
Cologne based Heinrich Schmitz, 43, says he writes up to 5,360 words on a postage stamp and 250,000 words on a post card, claiming the world’s champion in miniature writing. The German claims to have served as a special courier during the war, delivering messages across 20 countries. He now transcribes music in Cologne and demonstrates with tiny script on a business card, while producing a book measuring 18 by 14 inches containing 666,666 words.
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Joachim Nortmann
Cologne
Germany
Heinrich Schmitz
Schmitz
Revival draws large crowds at Andrews Chapel and Mt. Vernon
Notes from a busy week with revival services at Andrews Chapel and Mt. Vernon. Visits include Mesdames Bonds and McClellan to Mrs. Holmes in Decatur. A birthday dinner honored Mrs. Ray Aldredge and others at the Aldredge home near Cullman with extended family from Decatur Evergreen Moulton and Collins Lake trip. Bill Wentworth to begin a U S government job in Washington next week.
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Andrews Chapel
Mt. Vernon
Alton” Freeman
J.D. Bonds
Cordin McClellan
A. L.holmes
Decatur
Susie Lay
Hartsellie
Melvin Aldredge
Cullman
Ray Aldredge
J. D. Bonds
Juanita Jean Guthrie
Bill Wentworth
Nancy Pat
Jessie Moore
Warren Hardin
Evergreen
Alexander
Moulton
W. W. Guthrie
Louie Cooper
Patsy Holmes
A. E. Blevins
John Lacey
Double Springs
Royal Fairbanks
Piney Grove
Henry Turrentine
Lillie Bell Turrentine
Katheren Alexander
Myrtis Turrentine
Collins Lake
Lacey Springs
Washington
U. S
Open Air Service at St Pauls Lutheran Church
St Pauls Lutheran Church plans an open air service Sunday at 10:30 A M in Delano park. Rev Robert O Maschke will speak on The Parable Of The unjust Steward. A basket dinner follows at noon. Afternoon events include games refreshments and a musical program by the choir.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Delano Park
Robert O. Maschke
Coyote Habitat Expansion Across Regions
A historical note recalls the coyote once confined to the open Western countryside but later spreading into new areas. The statement highlights historical geographic shifts and shifts in natural ranges.
Surprise Birthday Dinner Honors H F Cryer
A surprise birthday dinner was held Sunday August 7 at H F Cryer's home on Hartselle 3. Guests included Mrs Walter Laurence and families, Mr and Mrs Bil Floyd, Mr and Mrs Charlie Powell of Birmingham, Mr and Mrs Clarence Alexander and children of Altoona, Mrs Cryer and the honoree, and others who wished him many more happy birthdays.
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H. F. Cryer
Hartselle
Walter Laurence
Gtotha
Fronia Laurence
Bil Floyd
Charlie Powell
Birmingham
Clarence Alexander
Altoona
Tittle Auburn Lewis
Madgie Helfin
Panama City
Florida
Florida Sha Mrs. Cryer
Mr. Cryer
Stainless chromium-nickel beer barrels last about twenty
Stainless chromium-nickel steel beer barrels remain durable with a typical lifespan near 20 years under normal use. They resist corrosion, withstand pressure, and require less maintenance than traditional wooden casks, making them a favored option for long term brewing operations.
Barrel longevity question hints at material choice
The remark notes that metal drums may endure for years, compared with about six years for wooden barrels. It reflects debates over storage container durability and suggests a shift toward longer lasting materials in a historical context.
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RCA Victor
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Morgan County
Pleasant View
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Yosemhe National Park
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