Hornblower Marries Maria Ellen Amid Naval Turmoil
Horatio Hornblower marries Maria Ellen in St Thomas a Becket church as Lieut Bush and a ship’s company help. The turnout includes fifty seamen forming an arch outside the door while Admiral Cornwallis arrives to assume command of the Channel Fleet amid looming war with Bonaparte.
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Horatio
Maria Ellen
Horatio Hornblower
Maria
Hotspur
Hornblower
Church of
St. Thomas A Becket
Bush
William Cornwallis
Channel
Otspur
Bonaparte
Youths Accused of Pocketing Money at Decatur Homes
A youth about 15 to 17 years old allegedly stole about 65 dollars from a Decatur woman’s billfold Friday afternoon after gaining entry while claiming to fetch a drink of water. Police described the suspect as five feet seven, slender with blond hair. Another woman reported 24 dollars missing from her purse the prior day, taken by one of two boys who asked for water. the younger was around 14 and about five feet six.
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Decatur
W. A. Biles
7Th St. SE
Biles
Douglas Hall
6Th Ave
Measurement tip for nutrients including coconut
Do not pack down coconut when measuring nutrients in a cup. Air space yields accurate volume for consistent nutrient analysis.
Schools Seek Over 40 Million Annual Boost for Alabama Education
Alabama educators plan to ask the new Legislature for more than 40 million dollars annually to raise teacher salaries and fund transportation and other needs. Budgets may rise further as new teacher positions and pay scales for principals and counselors are added, with potential 64 million for new buildings and free textbooks for early grades.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Colleges and Universities
House
Senate
Alabama School Journal
Alabama Education Association
George Wallace
Ardmore Christmas Decor Above Election Talk
Ardmore celebrates Christmas with lights and decorations as talk turns to a city election on December 31. Eight candidates vie for five council seats while Mayor Ralph Morrow resigns and a write in option remains open. Local businesses slow for holidays and campaigning continues in barber shops and restaurants.
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Ardmore
Santa Claus
Eugene P. Hobbs
Pup Mitchell
Thomas F. Smith
Haney White
John White
Joe Walch
van S. Smith
Cornelious Coffman
John Goodman
Ralph Morrow
Ala
Morrow
W. W. Malone, Jr
Athens
Christmas Parties and Activities in Falkville Community
Falkville clubs and church groups held Christmas gatherings at the Holiday Inn in Cullman and members’ homes. Secret Pal gifts exchanged, Candle Lighting Service announced at Falkville Methodist Church, PTA discussed scrap paper drives, and church classes met for holiday festivities with prayers, carols, and decorations.
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Falkville
Holiday Inn
Cullman
Reginald Bogue
R. D. Gibbons
T. E. Drinkard
Lem Brown
Paul Rowe
Noel Blackmon
Joyce Bogue
Falkville Methodist
Joe Summerford
Falkville Garden Club
Hugh Morris
Nursing Home
Frank Howell
Hartselle
Falkville Pta
Jack Hart
Dark
McKendree
Cleive Caneyfelt
C. A. Blevins
Neal Aycock
Methodist Church
Buddy Foote
J. D. Light
Charles Canour
W. J. Reston
Area bands to march in Wallace inauguration parade
Area high school bands will participate in Gov elect George Wallace inauguration activities on January 14 in Montgomery. Morgan County bands are slated to be well represented in the annual parade.
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George Wallace
Montgomery
Morgan County
Cotton Prices Climb In Week on NY Exchange
Cotton futures on the New York Cotton Exchange rose for the week with July delivery leading gains. Strength came from spot gains and expectations of a future shortage. Export totals remained discouraging and official domestic consumption matched expectations with 668 000 bales in the month.
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NEW York
New York Cotton Exchange
Cotton Exchange Service Bureau
Market report shows mixed livestock and grain prices
Prices for cotton, corn, and oats listed with various grades. Week sees slaughter cattle weak to 50 lower, hog sales steady to 16.50, pigs at 11.50 to 13.00, and bulls around 18.50 with cows at 16.00 to 16.50.
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W& Derstm
Confederate Capture of Frankfort Marks Civil War High Point
Frankfort was the only nonseceding state capital captured by Confederates, when Kirby Smith seized the city on September 3, 1862. The loss represented the peak of the Southern Kentucky campaign, though the city fell back to Union control about a month later.
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Frankfort
Kirby Smith
Kentucky
Fudge Cooling Temperature Guideline
After cooking, allow fudge to cool to lukewarm and then heat it. It should reach 104 degrees on a candy thermometer before final heating. This temperature guides proper texture and consistency in traditional fudge making.
High School Bands Gather for County Music Event
Readable lines list the Decatur High School Band Lawrence County High School Band and Athens High School Band as participants in a county wide music event.
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Decatur High School
Lawrence County High School
Athens High School
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Mr. Bush
Mrs. Mason
Davidson Plumbing CO
Sherman St
Theo Hill
Lindsay
Best Color
East
Moulton St
Rex Thomas
Santa
Winford
Turner County
Alice O. Summerfort
O Markets
Davidson Coal & Feed Co
Holly St
Buschs
Alwelers - Opticians
2Nd Avenue
Big Bob Gibson Bar
Bob Gibson, Jr
Bar-B-Q Highway
Rees
JIM Jones Western Auto
Moulton Street
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