Moulton Christmas Plans Feature Local Church Program
A series of Christmas events at the Moulton Methodist church are announced by Rev. A. L. Etherton, including the choir directed by James Jones performing Silent Night, and a 5 PM White Christmas program with a Scriptural Story and manger scene led by Mrs. Tom Smith. Bertha Copeland of the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra will play The Holy City as a violin solo. The week also includes a Union Christmas service led by Rev. Roswell Owens and a busy holiday season with open houses at Moulton Elementary and charitable efforts by American Legion and VFW to provide Christmas baskets and toys to underprivileged children.
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A. L. Etherton
James Jones
Franz Gruber
Tom Smith
Little Town of
Bethlehem
Bertha Copeland
Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Holy City
Roswell Owens
Moulton Baptist Church
Shorty Sullivan
American Legion
V.F.W
Paul Miller Johnson
Lawrence County farmers sweep state S U S contest
Three Lawrence County farmers won first places in county S U S contest and national state honors. John Hardin earned state first in owner operator class receiving 75 defense bonds. Eldred Elkins and Billy Elkins took state second in father son while Tom Craig earned state third in landlord tenant and bonds of 50 and 25 dollars respectively. Hardin advances to district finals for a 500 dollar sweepstake prize.
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Lawrence County
S.U.S
John Hardin
Eldred Elkins
Billy Clark Elkins
Tom Craig
Hardin
Elkins and Son
Craig
Alabama
Kentucky
Tennessee
Arkansas
Infirmary admits list names patients at Irwin and Dyar
The latter part of the week saw admissions at Irwin and Dyar Infirmary including Mrs Alfred Wilson Gray son Mrs Malcolm Roberts Moulton Mrs Howell Montgomery Moulton 2 Mrs Earl Brewer Hillsboro 1 Miss Eleanor Graham Grayson and Mrs J W Little Mt Hope 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin and Dyar Infirmary
Alfred Wilson
Grayson
Malcolm Roberts
Moulton
Howell Montgomery
Earl Brewer
Hillsboro
Eleanor Graham
J. W. Little
Mt. Hope
Moulton Profits Share Declines in Half-Year Distribution
The Town of Moulton reports a September 30 profit distribution of 490.31 from the Alabama Beverage Control Board, the smallest for six months. Burgess notes March 31 distribution was 836.29. Other items include local personals and sports history notes.
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Moulton
Alabama Beverage Control Board
E. R. Burgess
Burgess
New Era Dawns At Craig Air Force Base
SELMA aviation greats attend a farewell to Craig AFBs last class of cadets finishing in single engine piston planes. The ceremony marks a shift as Friday’s graduates become jet pilots signaling a new era in military flight.
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Craig Air Force Base
Selma
Air Force
Man cited after driving onto tracks and abandoning car
Cincinnati police said 25 year old William Welsh drove onto railroad tracks, parked, and left as a train struck the vehicle. Patrolman Denham quoted Welsh saying he avoided driving his wife to work, after Welsh was cited for ignoring a flashing red light.
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Cincinnati
William Welsh
Charles Denham
Welsh
Permits Granted for Six Wells in Alabama Fields
Alabama Oil and Gas Board approved six off center drilling permits today with one held for a seventh. Five permits target the Pollard Field in Escambia County Marine and Massive sands, while one test wells in Marion County. Pending approval on Humble Crosby 7 in Pollard, board plans salt water disposal rules for Gilbertown Field and a Pollard Field rule at upcoming meetings.
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Butler
Ala
Alabama Oil and Gas Board
Tuscaloosa
Escambia County
Marion County
Alabama
State Board
Humble
Pollard Field
Gilbertown
Brewton
No Election Camp Grohn Prank Causes Confusion
In Grohn Germany a loudspeaker announces Pvt J Stalin and triggers astonishment until a Polish soldier in the U S Army explains the name is Jan Stalin, not linked to the famed figure. The alien enlistment program member clarifies the pronunciation.
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Grohn
Germany
Pvt
J. Stalin
U. S
Jan Stalin
Tax collections in Birmingham rise over 1951 figures
Jefferson County Tax Collector J. W. Hamilton reported ad valorem taxes now total 7,996,792 collected since Oct 1. The overall levy stands at 8,034,614.94 with 9,025,979.82 collected by the same date last year, showing a year to date shortfall but higher current receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Jefferson County
J. W. Hamilton
Hamilton
Birth of Martha Elaine in Morgan County
Mr. and Mrs. Avery Leeth announce the birth of a daughter at Arab hospital named Martha Elaine. H M Briscoe, in the Army, spends furlough with parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Briscoe. Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Dublin of Decatur visit Daisy and Elsie Crawford. Rev. George Brown moves family to Missionary Baptist church pastorium in Cooper Alabama. James McCullum leaves for Army induction. Mr. and Mrs. Gaines Burden and Judy visit Mrs. Alice Clayton in Decatur. Rev. Brown dinner guest of Mr. Briscoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery Leeth
Martha Elaine
H. M. Briscoe
Henry Briscoe
Stewart
Dublin
Decatur
Daisy
Elsie Crawford
George Brown
Cooper, Alabama
Missionary Baptist Church
James McCullum
Gaines Burden
Judy
Alice Clayton
Rev. Brown
Community notes and Christmas Eve service urged
Sympathies extended to Ethredge Price and family after the death of Mrs Lovie Price. Mr and Mrs Joe Crawford and Mr and Mrs Tom Davis hosted a Sunday supper. All are urged to attend services at Missionary Baptist church, especially the Christmas Eve night service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Crawford
Tom Davis
Ethredge Price
Lovie Price
Missionary Baptist Church
Early Repair of Hernia Vital For Health
Medical column explains hernia rupture causes and risks. It notes hereditary predisposition, how age and weight affect rupture likelihood, and that early surgical repair often yields satisfactory results with low danger. It warns large neglected ruptures may lead to recurrence and potential bowel gangrene. It also covers coughing up blood causes and the role of X rays and bronchoscopy in diagnosis.
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Herman N. Bundesen
M.D
tGeprimtt
King Textures Byndiceve, Inc
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Lucy Minor
Roosevelt Legg
Willie Wallace
W. A. Smith
Adelle Leigh
Mae Armor
Robert Jenkins
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Hernert Leigh
Olena Harris
Roy Weatherwax
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Ted Weatherwax
Sandra
Montgomery
Gil Moody
Cookeville
Thomas A. Howell
Fort Monmouth
N. J
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Max Gordon
State Teachers College
Florence
A. L. Gordon
Auburn
J. R. Frost
Blackville
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Humble Oil & Refining Co
Stanolind Oil & Gas Co
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Morgan County
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J. J. Moon
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