Bankhead Favored as 1940 Presidential Contender
Alabama politics swirl over Speaker William Bankhead being pushed as a 1940 Democratic favorite son candidate. Reports note health recovery, Rooseveltsupport, and moves by Lister Hill and others while Graves urges patience until reelection. The debate centers on pledging Alabama's delegation and Bankhead’s possible bid despite opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Mahan
Montgomery
Ala
William B. Bankhead
Alabama
Bankhead
Congress
Will
John
Roosevelt
Lister Hill
House
Speaker Bankhead
Birmingham
Hill
Graves
Bibb Graves
Shirley May Named Dixon Aide in Alabama
Montgomery December report says D P Shirley of Montgomery is the likely choice for recording secretary to Governor-elect Frank M. Dixon. Shirley, now chief clerk to Secretary of State Howell Turner, would join Dixon's administration alongside Roland Mushat as private secretary and Senator J Miller Bonner as legal adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
D. P. Shirley
Frank M. Dixon
Shirley
Howell Turner
B. M. Miller
Montgomery County
Dixon
Roland Mushat
Birmingham
J. Miller Bonner
Camden
Cole Springs and Eva Home Demonstration Club December Meeting Notes
The December gatherings of Cole Springs and Eva home demonstration clubs featured holiday décor, devotions, and roll calls naming 1939 visits. Leaders were elected, a radio program planned, and members reported home improvements, meals planning, and mattress making with a quilt shown for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Springs Home
J. B. Brown
Cora Bean
Cole Springs
L. A. Douglass
B. Neill
Emmett Eubanks
Roland Rae
J. E. Brown
Lb. A. Douglass
Dan Stringer
Eva Home Demonstration Club
Rupert Adams
G. E. Beall
M. M. Hipp
James Ryan
Athens area relatives and visitors stay busy for holidays
Local social notes list guests and travelers including C D Glaze Jr in Montgomery visiting family, A L Wales on a business trip to Athens, Harry Richter named to All Southern Prep football team, and others traveling to Birmingham Nashville Auburn and various Texas and Virginia locations for Christmas visits and events.
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C. D. Glaze, Jr
Montgomery
A. L. Wales
Athens
Harry Richter
Carl Richter
Columbia Military Academy
Richter
Vanderbilt
W. E. Maples
Mack Maples
Elk River
Elna
Cartwright
Birmingham
J. S. Blount
Emory Shelton
D. F. Boggs
Ardmore
Roaring Springs
Texas
C. J. Hayden
Betty Zue Roper
Auburn
Louella Chambers
Clarkes
Community Notes From Morgan County Rock Springs
Mrs Rena Sparkman of Oak Ridge visited her sister Mrs Eis ther Callahan Friday. Many residents are on the sick list. Mrs Seldon Higdon of Forrest Chapel spent Friday with niece Mrs Lois Wallace. Mrs Ozella Pearson and Mrs Esther Callahan attended a Rocky Ford Christmas tree.
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Rena Sparkman
Oak Ridge
Eisther Callahan
Seldon Higdon
Forrest Chapel
Apent
Lois Wallace
Ozella Pearson
Esther Callahan
Rocky Ford
Claude Pearson
Melvin Lake
C. J. Roberts
Edgar Callahan
Louis Christen
Roy Roberts
Winnie Fay
Roy Jr
Hartselle
Laverne Knighten
Pearl Herriest
Pervin Wallace
Hollis West
Stanford Callahan
Rock Springs
L. EB. Toon
Herman Roberts
Woodland Milla
Quiller, Knighten
Mr. Knighten
Christmas Socials Highlight Morgan County Notes
A Mrs. Hobert McAbee home party drew a large crowd with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Howard James and family and various Glasgow and Roberts families. Others enjoyed Christmas programs and dinners while several families report ill children.
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Hobert McAbee
Howard James
Tolley sale and social notes from Limestone County
Several from Limestone County attended the Tolley sale at Belle Mina on Friday. Local residents visited relatives and friends across the area, including Miss Alma Barker of Pulaski and Miss Nella Garris of Cross Key. Ivan Hagood of Greenbrier and Miss Alma Barker were married on Sunday afternoon, with many friends wishing them happiness.
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Belle Mina
Bonnie Romine
Douglas Romine
Elkmont
Richard Grubbs
Nella Garris
Cross Key
Z. O. Evans
Frank Baugh
Roy Harrison
Jewel Brown
Maude. West
Rob Garris
J. B. Evans
Nauvoo
Ala
Ed Collins
Nannie
Alma Barker
Pulaski
Tenn
Tla Hagood
Athens
Wilburn Evans
Letha Barker
Marguerite West
Mary Meadows
Clifford Zebner
Ivan Hmagood
Greenbrier
Community Notes From Morgan County Social Gatherings
Local shoppers in Decatur include Mr and Mrs Walter Lamon. multiple families report illnesses and recoveries. Weekend visits occur among Lamon Linderman McCulloch and McDougal households. A large crowd attended a Saturday night party at Robert McCleskey. multiple residents listed as ill with cold flu and other illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lamon
Decatur
Fikin Lamon
Melvin Lake
Rock Spring
Harvey Rhodes
Clovig Miller
Laurene Woodall
Christine
Mildred McCulloch
Robert McCleskey
Dan Sparkman
Dorothy McDougal
Helen McDougal
Mandie McCleskey
Wildred McDougal
Neel
Alan Linderman
Roy McDougal
Charlie McDougal
Basham
Adell Linderman
Betty Rhea
Shelba McCulloch
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Jack Smallwood
L. Reed
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R. A. Nunn
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Cactus Jack
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Morgan County Johnson Chapel
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Shep H. & H. Machine Works
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Macedonia
Martha Jean Linderman
Irene
Ruthie Mae
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