ALABAMA TEMPERANCE ALLIANCE PUSHES LIQUOR AD BAN
The Alabama Temperance Alliance urged a 1939 legislative bill to outlaw liquor advertising in Alabama newspapers magazines radio and outdoor media. It also backed legalizing a drunkometer tests and stricter regulation of tourist camps and donkey tanks. The group argued the current control act is unconstitutional and ineffective against bootlegging and crime.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Temperance Alliance
State Beverage Control Act
Supreme Court
John Denson
Jefferson Circuit
Horace Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Alliance Resolutions Committee
Convention
Alabama
Whitler Show Bids Weekend at Morgan County Event
The Whitler's Show drew crowds Friday and Saturday in Morgan County. Local visitors included Judges Tedford and Berford Tyler from Decatur and J W Edmonson of Falkville. Several residents reported illness recoveries and family visits while students planned college departures.
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Whitler
Tedford
Berford Tyler
Decatur
Falkville
B. F. Kay
D. L. Wilson
Huntsville
Velma Edwards
Martha Kay
Huntsville Hospital
Doris Thornton
Marie Ray
Waldermose
Benford Stidger
Tishomingo
Miss
D. C
Huntsville Camp
Roberta Sides
Jewell Winfrey
Alice Mae Buck
Florence
Fannie Kay
Edgar “Harris
Lurlene McRee
Ruth Hartselle
Decatur and
Hartselle
Creomulsion Promises Relief for Coughs and Colds
An advertisement urges readers to try Creomulsion for chest colds and bronchial irritation, claiming it goes to the seat of trouble to soothe inflamed membranes and loosen germs. It promotes a money back guarantee if not satisfied and advises asking for Creomulsion by name.
Worthington Gurley Loses Heart in Sara Sue Charm Contest
Worthington Gurley dissolves his pursuit of Sara Sue Davis after meeting her rival Marcia d A laine and witnessing Bob Towne charm with gifts. The three mingle at Sara Sue’s office with chocolates and a marble game, while tensions rise between Gurley and Towne as the love triangle unfolds.
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MR. Worthington Gurley
Sara Sue Davis
Sara Sue
Montrose
Worthington
Helen McKean
Marcia d'Alaine
Marcia
Davis Cottage
Marcia d’Alaine
Big Bob Towne
Bob
Mr. Gurley
Robert Towne
Gettysburg
d‘Alaine
Autry House
Sara Sue's
T. J. Sanders
T. J
Bob Towne
O. J
Armament costs seen offset by cuts in relief spending
Washington reports the administration expects next fiscal year spending to stay at 1038-39 levels, despite higher defense outlays. A Roosevelt official notes relief cuts could offset the armament rise, with pay-as-you-go favored and possible tax relief if self liquidating expenditures cover the increase. Congress funds WPA at 1.425 billion through March 1.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Morg an County Notes on Local Families and Deaths
A small daughter of Mr and Mrs Dave Collins is real sick. Ralph Vice infant son of Mr and Mrs Charlie Vice died of pneumonia and was buried at Pines. Ben Russell of St Louis arrived to visit family. Dolphus Arrington of Birmingham was called home for a funeral. Residents visited kin and relatives across the community including Leeth and Peck families.
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Dave Collins
Anna Lee Vice
Alva Johnson
Ryan
Margie
Pearlie Leeth
Edna Sue Leeth
Ralph Vice
Charlie Vice
Dee, Ard
Pines
Ben Russell
St. Louis
M. G. Peck
Dolphus Arrington
Birmingham
Cora Moon
Tactile
Gill Draper
Hartselle
Jim Boggs
TI. V. Leeth
William Fowler
Russell Peck
Me Bog Buggy Aids Surveyors In Texas Oil Run
A Texas oil outfit uses a four wheel land vehicle to assist surveyors in locating new wells and laying pipelines. The device stabilizes by turning wheels unevenly to optimize performance on varied terrain.
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Texas Oil Company
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Morgan County
Lacey’s Spring
We TO Fite Drug CO
Gene Aker
Will
Terry
Yoave
Erry
Madam Elwood
Johnston ST
Sw& R
Shey
Shirley Temple
Barbizon and Kayser
Swear
Daniel Green
Kayser
Mojud
Morgan County Pines
Scott
R. J. Scott
Baden
THE
Omer
Cope
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