Ardmore Baptist Church Named Oldest In Rapidly Growing Town
The Ardmore Baptist Church grew from 17 members in 1915 to over 300 today as Ardmore transformed from a single building to a bustling community with more than 30 businesses. The 1947 fire forced worship in the high school until a new $50,000 brick building could be erected, led by Rev. Fred W. Walker. The article lists the founding members’ families and a succession of ministers from 1915 to 1949, noting railroad links and local commerce spurring growth.
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The
Baptist Church
Ardmore
Lewisburg
L and N
Jim Faulkner
Tennessee Valley
Cash Point
Piney Grove
Elkton
Ardmore Baptist Church Were Drawn. the Families of J. W. Parker, W. F. Mangum
F. M. Whitt
G. W. Whitt
G. W W. Whitt
Renters gain protections under 1949 housing act rules
Area Rent Director E R Carter Jr says tenants in controlled dwellings are protected against overcharges and unwarranted evictions under the new housing and rent act. The law gives the rent office broader authority to act on overcharges and evictions, bans certain voluntary leases, and grants tenants the right to respond to landlord petitions and seek refunds for past overcharges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Carter, Jr
Carter
Maternity Ward Births Decline in Alabama in 1949 First Quarter
Alabama Health Department reports a drop in first quarter births with 18,709 in 1949 versus 19,401 in 1948 and 20,122 in 1947. The 1947 peak followed postwar marriages. births have since fallen, totaling about 700 fewer than a year ago and roughly double the drop from the previous year.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Health Department
Alabama
Lodge Meeting For Funeral Rites Of W D Moore
Ris ing Sun Lodge No 29 calls a special meeting at 12 45 Sunday to conduct funeral rites for W D Moore a deceased member Master Masons urged to attend and support the service conducted by F C Free worshipful master
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rising Sun Lodge No. 29
W. D. Moore
F. C. Free
Tenant protections boost rents and services under new law
Since the law took effect on April 1 the area rent office has collected 514 dollars in refunds for tenants and lowered rents on 10 units due to reduced services. About 110 tenants have been helped by ensuring required services are provided and that complaints can be filed when service is withheld.
Oldacre Family Reunion Held in Cullman County
The Oldacre family gathered at E. J. Oldacre’s Cullman county home for a reunion with a noon picnic style dinner on the lawn. Attendees included Lucille Oldacre of New York visiting Alabama relatives, S. A. Taylor and Howard of Birmingham, E. R. Lawrence and families, Virgil Oldacre and others from Cullman, Falkville, Hartselle, and nearby areas.
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E. J. Oldacre
Cullman County
Oldacre
Lucille Oldacre
New York
Alabama
S. A. Taylor and
Howard
Birmingham
E. R. Lawrence
Virgil. Oldacre
Bill McCravey
Cullman
Gerald Nesmith
Falkville
E. E. Stevens
Thomas Powell
Hartselle
Sallie Smallwood
Dining Room at Country Club to Close for Vacation
The Decatur Country Club dining room will close for two weeks for employee vacations. The shutdown starts Monday and runs until August 29. Eight staff members will be affected while the pool, golf course, and other services remain open. Mrs G H Frey co manager noted the move and that some staff intend to visit New York and the East Coast.
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Decatur Country Club
G. H. Frey
Company Pushes Rural Phones Expansion Speeds
Southern Bell president Hal S. Dumas told the Senate agriculture and forestry committee in Washington that rural phone service is rising faster than city service. He cited rural lines increasing from 12 to 30.8 per 100 families in nine years, with rural stations growing from 171,027 to 372,610 since 1945. He noted a $960 million expenditure and about 3,000 workers to build and supervise the program, and urged continuing expansion without duplicating plant.
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Southern Bell
Hal S. Dumas
Senate Agriculture and Forestry Committee
Washington
Dumas
Misleading ads deter Lebanon tourism season
In Beirut Lebanon a stray advertising error cut the summer tourist flow from Egypt Iraq Saudi Arabia and other neighbors. Pamphlets sent abroad revealed last year’s prices were listed as more than 20 percent higher this year due to a cost of living rise. Hotel rooms were listed at increased rates causing puzzled visitors to stay away.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Egypt
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Rural service rate cut cited by company official
A company official cites a moral obligation to keep rates low while ensuring fair treatment of employees and financial stability. The rural residential multi‑party service average was $2.54 on June 15, down 40 cents from January 1930, a 14 percent reduction over the period.
Pricing Changes Discourage Travelers To Lebanon
An estimated price hike of 11.12 dollars per day rather than 7.04 inflates all rates and is believed to scare thousands of would be tourists away from Lebanon.
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Lebanon
Shampoo Factory Leads Decatur Beauty Market Expansion
Decatur gains a new shampoo line from local beauticians Allie Rainey and Ernestine Ling. Developed with Chicago lab input, the Professional Creme Shampoo uses Tennessee Valley rainwater and is packaged for nationwide distribution, with Louis M. Ling steering bottling and wholesale marketing. The product supports hard water cleansing, salon permanents, and home use, signaling ongoing manufacturing progress for Decatur.
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Decatur
Allie Rainey
Ernestine Ling
Chicago
Tom Rainey
Hinz
Second Avenue
Rainey
Tennessee Valley
Louis M. Ling
Ling
Alabama
Thecatur
Nickel Silver Used in Architectural Hardware and Decor
Nickel silver is used for architectural hardware and decorative fixtures due to its resistance to atmospheric corrosion and ease of cleaning.
Rheumatism Treatment Book Offered Free by Ball Clinic
Excelsior Springs Missouri August 13 The Ball Clinic offers a free book titled Rheumatism explaining why drugs fail and how their specialized system using mineral waters and baths has helped over thirty years. Write to The Ball Clinic Dept 3606 Excelsior Springs Missouri today with no obligation.
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Excelsior Springs
Ball Clinic
Missouri
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Pastor
Fred W. Walker
H. C. Smith
W. W. Jones
S. S. Hacker
W. T. Cobb
J. B. Alexander
B. E. Franklin
Lodge
Johns-Manville
West Market Street
Country Club
Victor Adding Machines
Cullman, Alabama
Ocal
Charles F. Warlick
7Th St. E
Sally
Orkin
Grant ST
Sista Et Ane
Belk’s
Pin Vale
Belk
BROWN
Hemlock
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