Tax values rise slightly in large and mid sized cities
The December National Municipal Review reports average city tax rates up two cents per thousand across 263 American cities while assessed values in larger cities continue to fall but at a slower pace. Cities with 300000 to 500000 population average 24 cents per thousand, and smaller cities show mixed gains or declines with notable totals listed for several Georgia and Alabama locales.
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Atien
Rosina K. Mohaupt
Miss Mohaunt
Atlanta
Birmingham
Savannah
Mobile
Montgomery
Augusta
Macon
Columbus
Gadsden
Jail Break Attempt At City Jail Sparks Police Action
A 30 year old Cincinnati man calling himself Frank J Wiener tried to break from the city jail using water pipes to pry bars free. He admitted stealing a 1942 Dodge and was placed in the county jail. An FBI marshal in Birmingham was notified of the arrest.
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Frank J. Wiener
Cincinnati
Bill Moore
Wiener
Moore
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Birmingham
Scout Activities at Troop 30 Hartselle Weeknight Meeting
Troop 30 of Hartselle held a seven o'clock meeting Tuesday with scout master Mr. Roberts opening on freedom. Dues were collected, patrols met, and the group finished with basketball and the Scoutmaster’s benediction. Edward Davis Terry is named as troop scribe. Mr and Mrs R A Hester near Russellville recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
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Hartselle
Mr. Roberts
Roberts
R. A. Hester
Russellville
Changes in Enlisting for United States Army
The U S Army recruiting office in Decatur announces enlistment changes. All enlistments are for the Army of the United States, period now the emergency period plus six months. Married men may enlist with a self supporting wife statement. Vacancies include air corps at Keesler Field and Jefferson Barracks, ordnance with air corps at Tyndall Field, and more. The Army seeks 650 automobile mechanics for air corps and 300 radio operators for the signal corps. Young men are urged to apply in person or by mail, with parental signatures for under 21. The office remains open daily and on Sundays.
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U. S. Army Recruiting Office
Decatur
Army of the United States
Air Corps
Keesler Field
Miss
Jefferson Barracks
Ordnance Department
Tyndall Field
Panama City
Fila
Air Base
Jackson
Army
Signal Corps
Birthday party honors two generations at Somerville home
An unusual birthday party at the home of 8 B. Allen in Somerville gathered many friends to celebrate the birth anniversaries of Mr. Allen and his grandson Arlo Sharp. A 65 candle cake and a 6 candle cake centered the refreshments as attendees listed include Sharp and Allen families from Decatur Somerville and Hartsel. A.A. Burgess and son near Winfield reported net income of 250 dollars from a truck farm plus canning vegetables for home use.
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Decatur
Melvin Maples
S. BE. Allen
Somerville
Howard Allen
Owen Whitten
Hartsele
J. H. Freeze
Curtis Sharp
Hartselle
John and
Eloise Allen
A. A. Burgess
Arthur
Winfield, Rt. 3
A. T. Bolin
Oglala
Honolulu
Mr. Bolin
Washington
Toboga Island
Panama
Navy
Railway Express Company
Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues Included
Puzzle text lists across and down clues with varied word lengths and theme notes. Cryptoquote line provides encoded quotation and the source Lowell. Includes note about syndicate distribution and yesterday's cryptoquote.
Rites Set for Mrs Rosanna Borden
Funeral services for Mrs Rosanna Borden 85 who died early today in Moulton are set for 10 tomorrow at Union Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery with Brown of Decatur directing. Survivors include three daughters Ruth Franks Russellville Jess Lott and Will Bray Spruce Pine eight sons Jack Reason Monroe Landersville Ed Moulton Lowen Hatton Columbus Phil Campbell Burl Russellville Will Decatur a sister Malinda Barrett Texas and 85 grandchildren.
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Rosanna Borden
Moutton
Union Hill Baptist Church
Union Hill
Brown
Decatur
Ruth Franks
Russell
Magnolia Hall Ties McCrary and Otts Families to 90 Years
Magnolia Hall in Greensboro dating from the 1850s has remained in the Mc Crary and Otts families for about ninety years, tracing ownership through generations.
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Magnolia Hall
Greensboro
D. F. McCrary
McCrary
Otts
Air Raid Drill Held By Decatur Senior High
Students and teachers conducted an air raid drill in Decatur with the Student Defense Council guarding and drill leaders. An air raid refuge was designated and an alarm signal chosen as part of Civilian Defense compliance.
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Office of Civilian Defense
Decatur Daily
Student Defense Council
Decatur
W. T. Jordan
Bombers and Carriers Shape Pacific Threats in War Update
The article discusses strategic limits of American bombers against Japan from carriers and the value of Formosa, Hainan, and French Indo China as potential targets. It notes Japanese use of Pearl Harbor carriers and cites Allied gains in Libya and Moscow as boosting the European war effort.
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Jaman
Formosa
Manila
Hainan
Pearl Harbor
Pacific
Tokyo
Osaka
Libya
Moscow
Embroider Famous Painting Laura Wheeler Reproduces The Last Supper
Needlework pattern 407 offers a transfer of a 14 by 19 inch image of The Last Supper by da Vinci. Includes color chart stitch illustrations and required materials for home display.
Knitters May Add To Lists For Navy Apparel
Iceland sweaters and extra heavy knitting join the list of articles the Navy seeks from volunteers. Dark navy blue items must meet Navy specs. directions via the Navy Woman's editor. Finished pieces go to the Red Cross or the naval clothing depot in Brooklyn or to service members. The local Red Cross will provide wood for knitting at no charge.
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Iceland
Navy
Office of Public Relations
Navy Department
Washington
Red Cross
Naval Clothing
29Th Street
Third Avenue
Brooklyn
New York
Frank Kirby
Cost of living rising for moderate income families
Labor Department reports a 0.7 percent rise in living costs for moderate income families from October 15 to November 15. Since the war began in Europe, the increase totals 11.8 percent through November 15.
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Washington
Labor Department
Department
United States
Europe
Pickens Sledge Residence Built in 1830 Greensboro
The handsome old Pickens Sledge residence in Greensboro was built in 1830 by James Pickens elder brother of Gov Israel Pick ens.
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Greensboro
James Pickens
Gov
Israel Pickens
County Raids Net 9 Stills and 2 Arrested
Federal and county officers raided sites across the county destroying nine stills with about 900 gallons capacity and 800 gallons of mash. Two Black men were arrested while operating one still near Florette. ATU agents Lamont Pierce Sandlin and deputy sheriff Pittman led the raids, locating equipment near Lacey's Springs and east of Hartselle.
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Lamoty Atu
Lacey’s Springs
Hartselle
Florette
Lamon
J. E B. Pierce
P. H. Sandlin
ATU
Candler Pittman
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Barrett Shelton
John A. Caddell
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