Bids for 36 PWA projects set to open by December
Alabama bidders face openings for 36 PWA financed projects totaling about 6 million dollars. Listings include colleges, dormitories, libraries, stadiums, hospitals, schools, jails, sewer and water systems with dates in December for each bid opening.
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Eopa
Ver
Washington
PWA
Auburn
Ala
Sheffield
Talladega
Florence
State Teachers College
Montgomery
Dothan
Blount Co
Jefferson Co
Russell Co
Covington Co
Court House
Talladega Co
Anniston
U. of A
Houston Co
Reservoir
Autauga Co
Coffee Co
Decatur
Crenshaw Co
Alhceville
Hale Co
Death Row Prayers as Five Singers Stern in Electric Chair
In Tattnall state prison six prisoners faced execution as they awaited death in the electric chair. The condemned sang Swing Low Sweet Chariot while Rev. T. W. Smith of Columbus Georgia read passages including the 23rd Psalm from the Bible.
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Tattnall State Prison
T. W. Smith
First African Baptist ‘Church of
Markets drift in thin trading as year-end concerns rise
New York stock market shows a mild downward drift amid a slow five hour session. Trading totals about 650000 shares with many issues steady or off a notch as investors weigh year end tax selling and fears over European tensions including Italo French flare ups. Cotton futures close steady with modest declines in New Orleans and Memphis futures noted.
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Wall Street
Victor Eubank
New York
Commission House
Markets at a Glance: Stocks Bonds Curb and Commodities
New York reports irregular stock movement with leaders narrow, bonds uneven as governments rise, and mixed curb with industrials steady. Foreign exchange steady as sterling and franc slip. Cotton and sugar steady amid selling. coffee easier on Brazilian offers. Chicago wheat steady, corn higher on export trade. Cattle steady and hogs 5 to 10 higher.
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New York
Chicago
Cotton Declines On Domestic and Foreign Liquidation
New York trading today saw cotton fall as liquidation dominated early activity with slight late support. March futures slipped from 8.16 to 8.10 and recovered to 8.12 in midafternoon, about 9 to 11 points below prior levels.
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New York
Cottonseed Meal Futures Report From Memphis
Prime cottonseed meal futures in Memphis on December 9 show market movement with price levels and trading notes. Reports mention price directions and bidding activity across buyers and sellers in the Memphis market.
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Memphis
Tenn
Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady In New Orleans Trade
Cottonseed oil closed steady in New Orleans with peeling pricing for primé summer yellow and crude grades. Market notes show Dec and future months at 7.00 to 7.38 dollars with bids noted in B-Bid terms.
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New Orleans
Cotton closes quiet as prices slip eight points in New Orleans
Spot cotton in New Orleans on December 9 closed eight points lower. Sales totaled 134 with low middling at 7.19 and middling at 8.84. Receipts reached 1,616 with stock at 510.
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New Orleans
Tennessee State fair cattle and hog prices report
Nashville market update reports cattle with calves at 6.50 to 8.50 for various grades and tops at 10.00 for vealers. Hog weights 130 to 170 pounds steady 6.50 to 7.20, sows 6.25 down. Sheep and fat lambs steady with ewes up to 3.00. Grand champion Tennessee State show yearling at 50 per pound.
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Nashville
Tenn
U. S
Poultry Prices Mixed in Chicago Trade Report
Chicago market report shows live poultry at steady to declined values with 43 trucks. Colored broilers sell around 14 to 16 cents per pound, white rocks near 15, leghorns about 11, springs 4 cents up to 14 1/2, white rock 15 1/2, leghorn roosters 11, plus turkeys and hens listed.
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Chicago
Sixteenth Section Land Dispute In Shelby County
State examiner Robert B B White says Sixteenth Section land in Shelby County remains with the state despite transfers. The chain of title shows no patent issued, though 49 transactions appear. timber was sold in 1923 and the claimant acquired the land in 1926. Education official Dr A H Collina urges legislation to curb private exploitation.
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Montgomery
Ala
Robert B&b. White
Shelby County
Birmingham
White
Charles W. Lee
Graves
Shelby County Abstract Company
Columbiana
A. H. Collina
State Superintendent of Education
Governor Grants Paroles and Pardons in Alabama
Governor Graves approved paroles for 14 state convicts and full pardons for two, denying 23 applications. Recipients include W. J. Gibson of Montgomery County and Harold Liger of Pike. Paroles went to Clift W. Grubbs, John Hall, Flake Harris, Ollie Mayo, Sam Meredith, Clyde Sparks, Jimmie Windham, Cleveland Andress, Charlie Curry, William Elliott, Reuben Grayson, J. M. Thomas, Robert Abbott, Arthur B. Cosper, and others.
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Montgomery
Ala
Graves
W. J. Gibson
Montgomery County
Harold Liger
Pike
Clift W. Grubbs
Russell
John Hall
Flake Harris
Lee
Ollie Mayo
Clay
Sam Meredith
Clyde Sparks
Jimmie Windham
Conecuh
Cleveland Andress
Monrole
Charlie Curry
Shelby
William Elliott
Limestone
Reuben Grayson
Choctaw
J. M. Thomas
Robert Abbott
Jefferson
Arthur B. Cosper
Calhoun
Candle Light Service at Wayman Chapel Church
The Wayman Chapel Negro Methodist church league and choir will hold a candle light service at 4 45 Christmas morning. Pastor Rev. Alfred Harris Jr will deliver a sermon on good news and glad tidings. Wayman Chapel is on West Church Street.
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League and Choir
Wayman Chapel Negro Methodist Church
Alfred H. Harris, Jr
Wayman Chapel Church
W. Church Street
Blanchard Hanged for Slaying Greek Chef in Robbery
In Vicksburg Mississippi on December 9 Theodore Blanchard 24 year old African American was hanged for the March murder of Lemon Pelikas a Greek chef during a robbery attack. He was the second man hanged for the crime ten days earlier Louis Carroll had also been executed. Caranza Eller pleaded guilty to murder and received a life sentence.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Theodore Blanchard
Lemon Pelikas
Blanchard
Louis Carroll
Caranza Eller
Santa Claus number mix up rattles Elgin shoppers
In Elgin Illinois a department store had listed a Christmas wish line under the year 1938, confusing resident Charles F. Gieske who learned his phone was mistaken for Santa’s. He complained that he must explain Santa doesn’t live at his home.
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Elgin
Santa Claus
Charles F. Gieske
Prices for Poultry and Turkeys Across Markets
Dressed turkeys firm at 25 to 26 cents per pound for young hens and young toms. Southwestern market notes young hens at 24 cents while other poultry prices remain unchanged. Young toms 25 cents and geese 14 cents, with 22 old toms and 19 young birds also listed.
Corn Climbs As Wheat Sags On Chicago Futures
Chicago markets clock mixed moves with corn rising about 1.5 to 8 cents a bushel while wheat slips modestly. Government loans on corn and tight Argentine supplies shape the yearly end trading, with December and May futures inching higher for corn and uneven for wheat and oats.
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Chicago
United States
Cotton rust very costly and soil improvement proposed
The article outlines a program to ease cotton rust costs including new uses for cotton, better U S seed, larger yields with legume rotations and balanced fertilizers, dual cash crops on farms, and sufficient feed crops. It notes rust and wilt as main yield reducers and recommends higher potash, top-dressing, wilt-resistant seed, and purebred seed kept viable with strong potash fertilization.
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U. S
Drug losses cited in Dietrich statement exceed ten million
An exchange committee heard Mr. Dietrich say the loss may exceed $10,000,000 while noting the crude drug department is under the exclusive control of president F Donald Coster. Assets of the department are shown on the balance sheet at $17,000,000.
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Exchange Committee
Dietrich
George E. Dietrich
Mmings
Pany
F. Donald Coster
Grand Jury Asked to Probe McKesson and Robbins
Attorney General Cummings said a federal grand jury in New York would be asked to investigate whether the Bridgeport Connecticut drug and liquor maker McKesson and Robbins violated any federal law. He noted evidence would be presented after a conference with top criminal and securities officials and said the investigation would begin immediately.
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Washington
Cummings
New York
McKesson and Robbins
Bridgeport
Conn
Brien McMahon
Robert Kline
The
Securities Commission
James J. Caffrey
Frank Noonan
United States District Attorney
Department
TVA Hearings Set With McCarl and Officials Testifying
President figures will appear at a convenient time. Representative Wolverton asks for McCarl's testimony. Leland Olds of the New York Power Authority and TVA comptroller E H Kohler will also testify.
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Tures
Biddle
Wolverton
R-N. J
TVA
McCarl
Leland Olds
New York Power Authority
E. H. Kohler
Civil Service Exam Open for Under Agricultural Aid Hopefuls
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for Under Agricultural Aid in Agronomy at the Soil Conservation Service. Salary 1260 a year. Applications close December 29 1938. File with the manager Fifth U S Civil Service District Atlanta Ga. Applicants must be 18 to 35, with military preference exceptions.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Soil Conservation Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
U. S. Civil Service District
New Post Office
Atlanta
Christmas Program at First Baptist Church
The choir and church members will present a beautiful musical program at five o clock on December 18. An offering will be taken for the Baptist orphanage at Troy, with hope that all in the congregation donate generously to the work.
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First Baptist Church
Baptist
Troy
Class Party Enjoyable Affair for Junior III
Miss Telette McWhorter hosted a Christmas themed class party at her home for Junior III. The event featured decorated rooms with wreaths and holly, buffet refreshments, and games. About 40 classmates and guests attended, with Vera Hendon pouring punch and Lora Moody assisting. A. W. Fowler is the class sponsor.
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Telette McWhorter
Vera Hendon
Lora Moody
A. W. Fowler
Wolf Patrol Holds Regular Meeting
The Wolf patrol of Troop 16 Boy Scouts held its weekly meeting at leader Fdgar Self's home with roll call and dues. Eight members are in the wait, attendance is 90 percent, a den one start on the Christmas holidays is planned and to finish in a week. The troop plans a big year and will distribute gifts to Decatur on Christmas morning.
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Wolf Patrol
Fdgar Self
Decatur
Lone Pine Scout Troop 11 Meeting At Armory
Lone Pine Troop 11 of Girl Scouts held its regular meeting Tuesday Dec. 6 at the armory. Miss Evelyn Vaughn and Miss Virginia Brock led as Captain and Assistant Captain. The scouts recited promises, paid dues, toasted marshmallows by an open fire, and sang Day is Done before adjourning to meet December 13.
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Lone Pine Troop 11
Girl Scouts
Evelyn Vaughn
Virginia Brock
Boy Recovers After Stab Wound To Heart In Philadelphia
A 14 year old boy received three stitches in his heart after a tussle with a friend in Roxborough. Dr. Bruce Fleming, chief surgeon at Roxborough Memorial Hospital, performed the delicate operation about ninety minutes after the accident.
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Philadelphia
Bruce Fleming
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
Southeastern conference keeps rules, allows baseball pro in
The Southeastern conference today left most rules unchanged while allowing varsity baseball teams to play professional in. It postponed action on relaxed or tightened eligibility rules for at least a year and referred the two year junior college precedent to allow three more years of college play to its executive committee. Committees on basketball boxing track and football offered recommendations on venues officials fees and future scheduling with final authority to the executive committee. No discussion of post season games or bowl sanction occurred.
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Gainesville
Fla
Southeastern Conference
Knoxvill
University of Tennessee
Birmingham
University of Florida
Florida
W. A. Alexander
Georgia Tech
Alexander
Ray Morrison
Vanderbilt
Central Booking Office
Fire destroys Ogden apartment. cowboy suit saved
Santa's a fireman in Indianapolis. The Floyd Ogden family may not spend Christmas at home as fire destroyed their apartment. Five year old Eugene Ogden will get the cowboy suit he wants since the suit was saved while the rest burned. Mrs. Ogden shopped early and hid the gift.
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Indianapolis
Floyd Ogden
Eugene Ogden
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