Alabama cotton growers urged to vote in quota referendum
Alabama leaders call on more than 300 000 eligible cotton producers to miss farm work briefly and vote December 7. Polls open before 8 am and close at 5 pm with county AAA and community referendum committees organizing, urging all farmers to participate to reflect statewide views on marketing quotas.
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Woburn
Ala
Davis
Jones
Randolph
Farm Bureau
Farm Exchange
Cotton quotas weigh on Morgan County voters in 1940
Morgan County farmers head to the December 7 ballot to decide on Marketing Quotas for cotton. Past elections show steady turnout as growers debate price support, loans, and the program’s effect on 1941 planning. Local voters consider reducing overplanting and tax implications while planning diversified cash crops.
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Morgan County
Neel Home Demonstration Club Hears 1941 Programs
The Neel Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Eric White’s home. President led the meeting, members reviewed the 1941 yearbook, Miss Rowe spoke on home interiors, a washstand and lamp brooder were shown, refreshments were served, and the group adjourned to meet with Mrs. Grace Glasgow in December.
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Neel
Eric White
From Draft Draftee to Buck Private in Georgia
Clyde Odell Brown of Heard County Ga is celebrated as the fourth corps area’s top draftee then appears the next day as a buck private in a fresh army uniform after a hotel breakfast. The 25 year old farmer embodies southern enlistment under selective service and the weight of regional pride.
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Atlanta
Fourth Corps
Clyde Odell Brown
Heard County
Local Durham Resident Praises Gly-Cas Remedy
Mr T J Bees of 101 N Benjamin St East Durham North Carolina says Gly-Cas cured long term constipation and back pains. He reports improved sleep energy and appetite after trying Gly-Cas, noting many others in the area have also begun using it. Gly-Cas is sold locally and by leading druggists in surrounding towns.
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T. J. Bees
Benjamin St
East Durham
N. Carolina
Mr. George
Decatur Chamber Holds December Meeting
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce board met in the Hotel Lyons offices with President Joe Duncan presiding. Reports on Marine Park were cautious, airport progress stalled, and a request was made to widen U S 31 within city limits. The group considered roads to the Mew flour mill site, but took no action on an assistant secretary. Members urged to pay dues for year end.
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Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Lyons
Joe Duncan
Marine Park
U. S. 31
East Decatur
Chamber of Commerce
Bonds Sold In Alabama Toll Bridge Refunding Plan
A state finance director reported the sale of general obligation bonds totaling 868 000 dollars at a 10 cent premium per 1000 and at an 11.4 percent low interest rate. The serially maturing bonds range from 1 to 15 years and were authorized by a November constitutional amendment to lift tolls on the Florence Sheffield bridge over the Tennessee river.
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Montgomery
Ala
A. R. Forsyth
Florence-Sheffield
Tennessee River
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P. O. Davis
Agrical Extension Service
A. W. Jones
AAA
Walter L. Randolph
Alabama Farm Bureau Federation
Farmers Exchange
J E. Dutton
Danville
Raymond Mathews
Route 3
Decatur
John Deere
New
Howard Legg
Mooresville
Jersey
J. W. Robinson
Yellow Jersey
D. H. Fowler
Route 2
Somerville
V. A. Reeves
Route 4
Hartselle
Bernice Nelson
Joe Wheeler
Richard Buckelew
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Vinemont
Danwille_road
Leonard L. McCullouch
Memorial Drive
Townice Jersey
Poland
A. McMillian
Route 7
Moulton
Earl Legg
Oak Ridge School
D-4
Sideboard
Dresser
Jess Roper
Hopewell Church
O. I C
Charles Moore
Shaneyfelt
Bill Puckett
Henry
Route 1
Eva
O. C. Sanders
Coleman Chunn
Lespedeza
Union Grove
J. H. Skillington
Mitchell Farm
N-27
Turkey
Ollie Holmes
N-20
J. A. Mitchell
Brooksville
J. T Smallingod
Center Grove
E. W. Brown
Falkville
Fordson Tractor
Ben Wright
Country Club
G A. Cluxton
Athens
Austin Moore
Mt. Tabor
L. D. Vincent
Hammermill
Ethel Webb
New Hampshire
Henry Fowler
Florette
Wilton Fowler
Poland-China
Berkshire
Henry S. Fowler
O. D. Dobbs
Rhode Island
P. P . Shipp
North Bee Line
Pat Boyer
I. V. Dobbs
Robert Lee Boyer
James
Garth
G. C. Williams
Homer Lawrence
Union Hill
Virgie Mae Helms
Jas. E. Peck
Verna Helms
Rocky Ford School
Ozlie McNutt
Hafteelle
J. L. Ferguson
Clyde Sandlin
R. F Sewell
Hillsboro
Bean
Lawrence Cove
Harvie Drinkard
Bya
Vinson Wood
Cartag
D. D Lake
A. A Warren
Will Furnish
Gene Ahern
Robin
Terry
Beeler Boy
Morgan
W. E. Bean
Clifford Boehner
Adler
G Williamson
GMC
R. F.clark
Chalybeate School
J. M. Palmer
Claes
Loyd’s Drug Store
the Daily
Austinville
Cedar Street
W. D
4Th Avenue West
Woodland Mills
Cotaco High School
Good Pike Road
W. O. Murphy
Gly-Cas
Wwws
T. J. George
Witsell
Witselc
Hess Grocery
Grantland Rice
American Sports Writers
Florence
Chesterfield
Greece
Tobaccoland
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