Warning of influenza epidemic danger in Alabama
Montgomery officials warned of serious danger from an influenza epidemic spreading from Alexandria Louisiana. Health officer J N Baker urged avoiding crowds during the holiday period and seeking early treatment for influenza symptoms. He cited low Alabama case totals but warned the contagious disease could surge and threaten holiday gatherings statewide.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
J. N. Baker
C Baker
Alexandria
Baker
Morgan County Rock Creek Social Update
J Self and Harvey Oden returned home after weeks in Anniston Alabama. Dolores Smith spent the weekend with her parents in Decatur. Frann Self of Decatur visited her parents. E L Julian Elmes J and Robinsons made a business trip to Huntsville. Hubert Self stayed with D M McKee. Carlton Mason and a companion returned from Tennessee. Cecil Tanner and family went to Hartselle for a business trip. Velma King and Albert King visited W C Martin’s home in Decatur. Martha Martin and Eloise Hamilton visited relatives in Decatur. E Smith Malinda Lewis Annie Bell Hamilton and Livingston traveled to Hartselle and Decatur.
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J. Self
Harvey Oden
Anniston
Alabama
Dolores Smith
Decatur
I. E. Smith
Frann Self
O. J. Self
E. L. Julian
Elmes J
Robbinson
Ter
Eloise
Jim Hamilton
Vis
E. Smith
Malinda Lewis
Annie Bell Hamilton
Livingston
Hartselle
Dr U S Pitts Preaching Schedule Across Churches
Thursday evening Dr A S Pitts superintendent will preach at 7 30 at Trinity followed by a youth conference. The itinerary lists Mt Carmel Saturday 11 with service then dinner followed by an evening sermon at Austinville. Sunday 11 Pettus then Salem in the evening.
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A.S. Pitts
Trinity
Yuar
Mt. Carmel
Con
Austinville
Pettus
Salem
Rites Set for Mrs Johnson
Susie Elizabeth Johnson 68 of Somerville route two died Monday at 6 15 pm at Baughs Infirmary Funeral services 2 30 pm today at Blue Springs conducted by Rev E E Weaver of Tuscaloosa Pallbearers Newt Edmondon Bob Murphy John Cain Jim Gurley John Houston Will Hamilton Flowers Catharine Davis Josephine Peck Ice line Bartlett Florence Orr Evelyn Tressie Johnson Polly Survivors include daughter Mrs J W Lynne Somerville route two son G A Johnson Somerville route two and four grandchildren
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Susie Elizabeth Johnson
Somerville
Baugh’s Infirmary
Blue Springs
E. E. Weaver
Tuscaloosa
Newt Edmondon
Bob Murphy
John Cain
Jim Gurley
John Houston
Will Hamilton
Catherine Davis
Josephine Peck
Iceline Bartlett
Florence Orr
Evelyn Fe Tressie Johnson
Young People Enjoy Birthday Party at Willoughby Church
Members of Willoughby Presbyterian held a Friday evening birthday party at the Hood and Sellars homes on Eighth Avenue West. Games and contests entertained guests as pennies were donated per year of age to fund the event prizes for T. F. Lewis the oldest and Bobby Cox the youngest. Tea and sandwiches followed in the dining room with Rev. W B Strong and numerous families in attendance.
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Willoughby Presbyterian Church
Ralph Hood
Luther Sellars
Eighth Avenue
West
T. F. Lewis
Bobby Cox
W.B. Strong
J.B. Jernigan
Willie Cox
George Evans
George Little
John Wiggins
Bill Evans
W .J. Moore
D. Evans
Gene Little
Irene Little
Ada Little
Inez Jones
Make This Model At Home Slim Panelled Cotton Frock Pattern 4631
Pattern 4631 by Anne Adams offers a slim tall look with front bodice panels meeting the skirt for long lines. Curved yokes and gathered side panels give shape with decorative tabs and optional ruffling or ric rac. Available in misses and women sizes, order 15 cents pattern by mail. The Per Fit Foundation Pattern 4114 fits irregular figures with sizes 14 to 20 and 32 to 50, price 1 cent.
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Anne Adams
Decatur Daily, Pattern Department
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Local Social Figures Named in Public Notice
Frances Atkins Billy Sue Atkins Jane Atkins Dorothy Mardis Dor sey Wiggins Clara Hendrix and Edward Atkins Billy Don Cox and Bobby Cox. and the Hosts and Hostesses Mr and Mrs Luther ae a and Mr and Mrs Ralph referenced in the social notice.
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Frances Atkins
Billy Sue Atkins
Jane Atkins
Dorothy Mardis
Dorsey Wiggins
Clara Hendrix
Edward Atkins
Billy Don Cox
Bobby Cox
Mr. and
Luther Ae A
Ralph
Two men expected in Montgomery mayoral race
In Montgomery Alabama the city shifts toward a two man race for mayor with Cyrus Brown and Leon Jackson leading campaigns. The Junior Chamber endorsed voting machines for the county and studied a possible February ballot item while considering a city manager form of government. Brown announced Charles Stakely as campaign manager and Jackson opened separate HQs for women and men supporters.
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Montgomery
Ala
Montgomery County
W. A. Gunter
Cyrus B. Brown
Montgomery County Board of Commissioners
Leon Jackson
Brown
Charles A. Stakely
Jackson
Party for Auxiliary Unit at Mrs Thomason home
Members of the Auxiliary of St. Paul's Lutheran church plan a Christmas party at Mrs John Thomason's home on December 27. The group enjoyed a prior Christmas gathering at Mrs C Wiegand's home with gifts and games.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
John Thomason
C Wiegand
Postman Traverses Snowbound Des Moines Amid Iowa Storm
Postman Amos Pinhero slogged through deep snow to finish his rounds in Des Moines as Iowa faced the season's heaviest snowfall. Schools closed, roads blocked, and rail and air travel slowed across the state while refreshments were served by the hostess.
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Amos Pinhero
Des Moines
Iowa
Dr Parker Called Away in Alabama Obituary
Dr. 8 J Parker of Birmingham died at Hillman hospital and will be laid to rest in Hartselle. Funeral at Baptist church with Rev Frank T Smith officiating. pallbearers listed. Survived by two brothers C K Parker and W D Parker and wife Rosalee Parker.
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J. Parker
Birmingham
Hillman Hospital
Peck Funeral Home
Hartselle
Baptist Church
Frank T. Smith
Bethel
Peck
Barnie Gurley
Boyd Puryear
D. W. McNeill
Emmett Bridges
C. L. Landers
Dr. Parker
C. K. Parker
Eva
W. D. Parker
Montezuma
Rosalee Parker
Florence
Call 46 Help Wanted Ad Spreads Across City
A brief Want Ad seeks assistance in crafting a concise message. The notice urges readers to call 46 for help in wording and placing a short, effective advertisement. Local editor notes this is a community outreach effort to streamline classified requests.
Post Office To Open Saturday Afternoon In Decatur
Postmaster R T Sheppard announced the Decatur post office will be open Saturday afternoon for general delivery and parcel post mail only. The Saturday opening is to assist Christmas mailers.
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R. T. Sheppard
Decatur
Crossword Clues From A Streetwise Daily Puzzle
A reader friendly puzzle lists across and down clues including beasts of burden unit of work and more with clues like bearers of burden and citrus fruit. The grid also hides clues for names places and common words across different lengths in a typical newspaper crossword layout.
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Rock Creek
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Linime
Scott S
Leonard
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Tenn
OF Willis
Regiment U
B. R. J. Scott
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Equator
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Cope
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Mrs. Johnson
Jack
Ford
Caddell Drug Company
Walgreen
Ing Action
WALT
Disney
Pinocchio
Figaro
Leon Laraine
Carnation
Gardenia
Whitman
Leon
Yardley
Mastercraft
Parker
Chenille
Vicks
Vicks VapoRub
Daily Crossword
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England
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