Stars Fell on Alabama Daylight Meteor Report
Auburn professor Lawrence D. Bampton seeks authoritative reports after J O Ferguson of Biloxi Mississippi reported a daylight meteor over Alabama on November 19. Ferguson described a fast white streak toward the northeast that faded as it fell, with fragments possibly landing on Alabama soil.
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Opelika
Ala
Lawrence D. Bampton
Auburn
Hampton
J. O. Ferguson
Biloxi
Miss
Alabama
Ferguson
Three Firemen Die in Memphis Blaze
In Memphis a wall collapsed during a showroom fire at Johnson Motors Inc on Monroe Avenue killing Lieut. Robert H. Alexander and Privates James B. Faulkenberg and W. J. Fowler of the Memphis fire insurance patrol. The $50,000 building and cars, parts, and equipment were destroyed or damaged. An explosion shattered a display window as three other firemen escaped. The fire’s cause remained undetermined Sunday.
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Robert H. Alexander
James B. Faulkenberg
W. J. Fowler
Memphis Fire Insurance Patrol
Monroe Avenue
Johnson Motors, Inc
God
Poster Room
Leather gifts and school wardrobe for Gail Patrick
Christmas shopping tips feature Gail Patrick modeling a corded calf pocketbook with a horse shoe motif and a leather jacket paired with a plaid all wool skirt. The outfit includes knee high brown shoes, a scarlet slip on sweater, and a felt hat with feather trimming for boarding school wear.
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Gail Patrick
Second daylight meteor reported in eastern sky over Alabama
The daytime meteor was seen shortly after four in the afternoon by Mr and Mrs Milton Andrews and Mr and Mrs R H Pettey while traveling from Wheeler dam. Birmingham residents also observed the bluish glow in the east at 4 10. A prior daylight meteor was seen in Auburn and Opelika, with a historic backyard fall on West Church Street noted for leaves left behind.
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Alabama
Milton Andrews
R. H. Pettey
Wheeler Dam
Birmingham
Mr. Andrews
Courtland
Auburn
Opelika
Beker
West Church Street
Washington Dots and Dashes in the 1930s Beltway
A summary of congressional maneuvers and White House plans as debates over bonuses inflation pension and labor laws loom. A clash unfolds between Solicitor General James Biggs and NRA lawyers over who handles government court cases, with both sides trading terse remarks. Mail bag items note bond fees and naturalization tips amid midterm precedents and agency counts.
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Solicitor Generals Office
NRA
James Crawford Biggs
Blue Eagle
Department of Justice
Biggs
R. P
Buffalo
N. Y
HOLC
Cherrydale
John Thomas Taylor
Washington
Dorothy Detzer
St. Louis
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Department of Labor
O.C
Boston
Ray Moley
White House
Dover
Ohio
Erie
Dalhart
Texas
Treasury
J. H
Naugatuck
Conn
Executive Group To Meet Tuesday At Southside Church
The executive committee of the Morgan County Baptist Association will gather at ten o'clock Tuesday morning at the Southside Baptist church. All Baptist pastors of the county are members and they, together with the lay mem A brief meeting outlines plans and participation for county Baptists.
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Morgan County Baptist Association
Southside Baptist Church
Much At Stake For State In Organization Of House
Alabama faces high stakes as the 74th Congress convenes with William B. Bankhead seeking speaker. Opponents include Jo Burns and Sam Rayburn, and if Rayburn attains a top post, George Huddleston could chair the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee. The piece notes Alabama figures like McCord and Deal shaping influence, plus society events tied to state heritage and notable gatherings in Washington.
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Washington
Alabama
House
William B. Bankhead
Bankhead
Jo Burns
Tennessee
Rainey
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Foreign Commerce Committee
Rayburn
George Huddleston
Birmingham
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Farm Administration
E. L. Deal
Florence
Ala
Deal
Square
Lauderdale County
Muscle Shoals
Plans to Attend Rose Bowl Game
Will Wyker a well known local business man plans to travel to Pasadena to attend the Rose Bowl game confirming his appearance at the event.
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Will Wyker
Pasadena
Visit in Huntsville by Mr and Mrs H M Priest
Mr and Mrs H M Priest were guests of friends in Huntsville on Sunday.
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Huntsville
H. M. Priest
Governors Ball Honoring Guests Highlighted
Alabama senators and representatives will be feted at the Congressional Ball during the governors event, with attendees invited in their honor and celebrations planned by state officials.
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Alabama Society
Alabama
Dern
Hugh G. Grant
Birmingham
Capital Social Group
Congressional
University
Cdl
Bibb Graves
Special Shampoo For Platinum Tresses
A beauty expert explains why platinum hair needs special care. Bleached hair dries easily as alkaline soap strips natural oils, so hot oil treatments help. For cleansing, the egg shampoo method uses two beaten egg whites to counteract dryness.
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Alice Faye
Broadway
Alice
November Fire Record Low Despite Dry Weather
November fire activity was unusually light with many grass fires that were extinguished before spreading. Only minor damages occurred as authorities reported a dry spell contributing to a quiet month. An unrelated local note mentions guests and beauty column references.
William Moseley Home Burglarized in Oak Street Break-in
Police investigated a burglary Sunday night at the William Moseley Jr. home 008 Oak Street. Entry was made early and a quantity of clothing was stolen. No clues yet found to identify the intruders.
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William Moseley, Jr
Oak Street
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