Philpott Addresses Auburn Farm Leaders Banquet
Dr. Philpott notes 45 percent of Alabama residents connected to agriculture. He cites farm size growth from 100 to 164.5 acres and land costs rising from 91 to 180 dollars per acre since 1950. He warns of potential food shortages this winter but trusts farm leaders to meet the challenge. Auburn University to receive 3 million dollars in legislature funds to boost agricultural facilities. The stockholders banquet closed a day-long meeting marking the co op's 30th anniversary with awards and local entertainment.
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Alabama
Philpott
Dr. Philpott
Incident Charge Lodged Against Billy McGee
Billy McGee, 19, of 6th Ave SE, was jailed on charges of attempted rape after Ganford Borden Jr signed a warrant accusing him of harming Borden's daughter. The alleged act occurred about 10 p.m. Tuesday at a swimming hole four miles east of Decatur on Alabama 6/7. Deputies Ab Apthacker and others investigated.
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Billy McGee
6Th Ave
McGee
Sheriff's
Ganford Borden Jr
Decature
Decatur
Alabama
Candlemakers Hear Governor On Highway Program
Governor outlines duties for coming year in charge of highway beautification after addressing Candlemakers Guild. Mrs. George J. Hosford of Enid presents carved German candle replica. Dot Aldrich demonstrates candle and flower arranging. Award winners include Betty Shetterly and others from Ohio and New Orleans. Final day features Redstone Arsenal tour and business sessions.
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George J. Hosford
Candlemakers Guild
Enid
Okla
Mary Paulus
Zainesville
Ohio
Wallace
Decatur Jaycee
Lyons Hotel
Dot Aldrich
Cornell University
Aldrich
National Council of Garden Clubs
National Corsage Club
Mildred Bower
Williamsport
Gladys McCain
McKeesport
Cochairman
Betty Shetterly
Syracuse
Kaw
Marie Buchman
Spartan
M. S
Assault Charged in Morgan City Shooting
A Lac key area man, John D. Gill, 40, is charged with assault with intent to murder in a shooting that injured Charles King, 26, of Morgan City. King remains in critical condition after emergency surgery at Arab Hospital. Gill’s bond was set at 2500. L H Abercrombie of Somerville was released from the investigation.
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Guntersville
Lacey’s Spring Area
Morgan City
Marshall County
L. P. Dickson
John D. Gill
Charles King
Morgan-Marshall County
L. H. Abercrombie
Somerville 2
Arab Hospital
Gill
Soions Up Salaries Of PSC Trio
The Alabama Senate approved a 63 percent salary increase for the Public Service Commission trio, raising associate commissioners from 11,000 to 18,000 and the president from 11,500 to 18,500 a year. The raises take effect when new associates begin in January.
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Soions
PSC Trio
Montgomery. Ala
State Senate
Public Service Commission
Senate
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John H. Mathews
Morris Sisters
Borden
Tast
Toba
Ab Apthacker
M.P.G
Paul C. Davis
E. Moulkon
Hudson
Poe Ae Yidy Tipid
Perma Press
Dacron
Wilbur Abercrombie
Compton
Cotton
Cannon
White Sale
Famous Springs , Mills
Poplin
DuPont
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