Notable Alabamians Serving in Camp Blandings Unity
The Alabama National Guard members join the 31st Dixie division in the nationwide mobilization. Bank president Major General John C. Persons leads as camp commander, with Lieutenant Governor Albert A. Carmichael and Congressman Joe Starnes among the civilian leaders now in uniform. Former boxing champion Petey Sarron and Gadsden postmaster Walter M. Thompson hold key ranks, while others include Ben Hudson and Joseph L. Peterson. The Warrior Guards of Tuscaloosa trace roots to 1818 as Company D of the 167 Infantry.
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Fila
Camp Blandings
Alabama National Guard
31St
Dixie
Louisiana
Mississippi
Florida
Banker
John C. Persons
First National Bank
Birmingham
Joe Starnes
Guntersville
167Th Infantry
Alabama
Congress
Dies
House
Albert A. Carmichael
117Th Infantry
Madison Turkey Guinea Race Planned for Christmas Eve
Madison Alabama will host a turkey and guinea race tomorrow morning at ten o clock. Fowls will be released from the top of a water tank. The event is sponsored by local merchants and expected to draw large crowds.
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Madison
Alabama
One Arrested as Still Is Raided in Dry Creek Cove
Deputies Sheriff Garrison Owens and Hendrix raided a still Sunday afternoon in Dry Creek Cove and arrested one man. Five gallons of whiskey were poured out and the plant destroyed. The defendant was lodged in Morgan county jail on a charge of manufacturing whiskey.
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Garrison
Owens
Hendrix
Dry Creek Cove
Morgan County
Apiarist Thomas Atchison Dies In Alabama
Funeral services were held for Thomas Atchison aged 50 a leading figure in Alabama bee and honey industry He served as state apiarist and apiary inspector for about 17 years dying after a cerebral hemorrhage last Saturday in Montgomery Kansas City and national recognition accompany his work in improving apiculture.
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Montgomery
Ala
Thomas Atchison
Alabama
Atchison
Water system scare at service station in Portland
Apartment tenants in Portland reported charged water from their faucets. Water engineer Sid Benedict traced the issue to a service station where an attendant had accidentally attached an air compressor to a city water pipe instead of the air hose, causing the faucet to spout water.
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Portland
Ore
West Side
Sid Benedict
Mimi's Magazine Link Prompts Vance and Kit Tension
Mimi arrives with Jacques D Arville and lifts Vance from Kit. Kit wrestles with Vance's new world of wealth and status while considering her own public life and Mimi's influence. Their talk moves toward Vance leaving show business for a brokerage path as Kit contemplates love.
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Miss O'Reilly
Vance
Darling
Jacques D’arville
Jacques
Vance Healey
Kit
Gwen
Goodby
Healey-Purcell
Mimi’s
Sam Hill
Blind coroner dies in Atlanta at age 55
Paul T. Donehoo a blind coroner of Fulton county died of a heart attack on December 22. A concert pianist attorney and memory expert in his spare time he was first elected coroner at 21 and was completing his 33rd year in office. He became blind at age five after spinal meningitis.
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Atlanta
Paul T. Donehoo
Fulton
Donehoo
City of Los Angeles Derails Near Julesburg
Four or more passengers were injured when 14 cars of Union Pacific Eastbound City of Los Angeles derailed near Julesburg Colorado last night. Union Pacific could not account for two more reported injured, possibly on another eastbound train.
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Julesburg
Colo
Union Pacific
City of Los Angeles
Cantata Gains Wide Praise At Decatur First Baptist
A capacity crowd filled the First Baptist church to hear the choir under Mrs T C Chandler perform the Christmas cantata Prepare Him Room. Soloists included Mrs T M Jones Jr Mrs A T Hanson and others with Mrs Norris on organ. The pastor Rev W B Waterhouse preached on Guiding Star and highlighted faith guiding recognition of the star in a world of turmoil.
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T. CG. Chandler
Decatur
T. M. Jones
A. T. Hanson
Richard Hagen
J. N. Norwood
Andy Stoltz
M. E. Norris
Jones
W. H. Todd
M. BE. Norris
W. B. Waterhouse
Guiding Star
B. C
Christ
Christ Child
Sally Kimbrough
Little Stranger
Junor Choir
W E. Waterhouse
The
Baptist Training Union
First Presbyterian Selects Officers for Coming Year
The First Presbyterian Sunday School elected Barrett Shelton as superintendent with M. D. Link P Shanks and Clifford Vaughan as assistants. W. B. Morrow remains secretary with FP. H. Kirby Jr as assistant secretary. Bayne Vaughan treasurer and Claudie Shumake assistant treasurer.
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First Presbyterian
Barrett Shelton
M. D. Link
P Shanks
Clifford Vaughan
W. B. Morrow
FP. H. Kirby, Jr
Bayne Vaughan
Claudie Shumake
Lahleen
Southside Baptist Church Opens After Fire Loss
The congregation of Southside Baptist church in Montgomery Alabama held worship in a school building following a fire that destroyed their church several weeks ago. Local officials noted the move marked a step toward reopening as repairs and fundraising efforts continue.
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Montgomery
Ala
Southside Baptist Church
F Scott Fitzgerald Dies At 44 In Hollywood
Noted writer F Scott Fitzgerald dies at 44 from a heart attack in Hollywood. Born in St Paul he rose to fame with This Side of Paradise and The Great Gatsby. His wife Zelda Sayre is in Alabama. daughter Frances attends Vassar. Body to be sent to Baltimore for funeral services.
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Hollywood
Dee
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Francis Scott Reyald
St. Paul
Minn
Princeton
The
New York
Paradise
Reveille
Zelda Sayre
Montgomery
Ala
Frances Fitzgerald
Vassar
Baltimore
Kudzu Crowns Promised to Farmers in Alabama AAA Program
Alabama AAA announces kudzu crowns to aid farmers as a movement gains momentum. A. W. Jones, state AAA administrative officer, says county offices will accept orders for 1 crown each with the cost deducted from farmers AAA payments.
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Auburn
Ala
Dee
Alabama
AAA
A. W. Jones
New Edifice Opens for Southaide Church
A year ago the congregation began services in their new building and yesterday hosted the first services there. The structure is the first unit of a planned complex. Montague Cook, a Howard graduate, serves as pastor of Southaide.
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Montague Cook
Howard
Southaide
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