Danny Thomas Rejects Regular Radio Show Plans
Danny Thomas of Toledo says he will not do a regular radio show and criticizes radio executives for lacking show business sense. Meanwhile his film career gains attention with potential movie deals and a noted comeback for Laurel and Hardy in a Glenn McCarthy project.
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Bob Thomas
Ywood
Danny Thomas
Toledo
Y World
Danny
Darryl Zanuck
20Th Fox Bigwigs
Laurel and Hardy
Glenn McCarthy
Houston
McCarthy
Hollywood
Shamrock Hotel
Donald O’connor
Baby
Lloyd Sloan
Hollywood Citizen News
Paramount
Columbia
Louisiana
Willie Stark
Huey Long
John Gendel
Pople
Ralph Edwards
Geudel
Gendel
Judy Garland
Indian figure as a cigar sign in England since 1617
The Indian figure served as a cigar sign dating back to 1617 in England, marking an early use of indigenous imagery in commercial branding.
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England
Local families share holidays and moves in Oak Ridge area
Mr and Mrs Clyde Bowen of Oak Ridge and many neighbors enjoyed Christmas gatherings. Families moved near Decatur and to Vinemont while visiting relatives in Arab and Union Hill. The Romans made medicine and oyster shell cement.
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Clyde Bowen
Oak Ridge
Wee Dewen
Leon Lipscomb
Lacey's
Russell Peck
and Mirs
Glen Black
Henry Fowler
Decatur
Robert Knighten
Lizzie Ralph
Vinemont
L. E. Bowen
Dell
Langdale
Dewey Bowen
Doss Knighten
Robert Bailey
Steadham
Union Hill
Ned Keyes
Brent Peppers
Athens
Arthur Garrison
Walter Collins
A. G. Weaver
L. M. Aday
Atlanta, Ga
Pauline Roberts
Georga
W. M. Fower
Little Girl Wonders How Milk Is Made On Farm
A city girl visiting a country farm watches the farmer milk a cow and bring milk to the table. She whispers to her mother that the farmer squeezed milk from an old cow, revealing a humorous misunderstanding of dairy processes.
Worth Thinking About Puppies For Sale Sign
A sign on a farm gate reads The only love that money can buy Puppies For Sale. Alice Delaney of Mississippi notes the quirky wording and suggests it reflects longing and humor in rural life.
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Alice Delaney
Mississippi
Farmharvest Speed Sheep Stirring Gossip Roundup
A farmer’s breeder develops a speed strain of sheep claimed to reach forty miles per hour. The tale is shared by a hired man who jokes about keeping up with a woman named Mary. A sly lawyer warns that crooked defense often lands clients in jail. A widow hovers near danger as parents face penalties for neglectful custody while Murphy’s life insurance becomes a talking point.
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Mary
Community Notes from Union Hill and Nearby
Holiday visits and family news dominate this Union Hill roundup. Births, weddings, church prayer services, and local shoptowntips accompany sparse updates on illness and travel across the area around Mount Olive and nearby towns.
Morgan County Community News Roundup
Mr and Mrs Albert Hendrix return home from a visit with his sister Mrs Grace Pike of Morris. Mrs Herman Myrick stays with her daughter Mrs Paul Young. Several attend the church Christmas tree despite bad weather. Mrs J A Hendrix visits her mother Mrs J D Whisenant in Union Grove. H B Myrick visits relatives in Huntsville. W G Whisenant, Alta Hendrix and J D Whisenant shop in Gunt ersville. Mr and Mrs Wilburn Whisenant and children visit J W Whisenant. Students return to school after Christmas break. H B Myrick visits W G Whisenant. Mrs John Manning and son John Larry visit Herman and Myrick.
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Effie
Buck
E. E. Eddy
Charles King
Guntersville
Mt. Olive
E. C. McDaniel
Mississippi
Charles Rutherford
Union Hill
Glen Bowling
Judy
Lola Cudlip
W. O. Winton
Columbia D. C
Yancey
Melba Jean Baker
South Alabama
Dewey Ransom
Edward Ervin
Irene Dean
Lacey's
Lee McCutcheon
Eliza Edwards
New Canaan Baptis Church
Mrs. Hughes
Arab
Tom Henson
Albert Hendrix
Grace Pike
Morris
Herman Myrick
Paul Young
Esp
Mt. Taor
J. A. Hendrix
J. D. Whisenant
Union Grove
H. B. Myrick
Huntsville
W. G. Whisenant
Alta Hendrix
Wilburn Whisenant
J. W. Whisenant
John Manning
John Larry
Herman and
Myrick
Kidney trouble joke ends with feared painless illness
A hypochondriac attends a medical lecture and asks a doctor about kidney trouble. The doctor notes the disease causes no pain, prompting the patient to admit his symptoms exactly match that perception in a humorous exchange.
Oysters with Twenty Year Lifespans
Some oyster species can live up to two decades in the wild. These mollusks reach maturity slowly and may be affected by environmental conditions and water quality.
Ruhr question tests Western powers economic revival plan
The Ruhr, core of German industry, lies at the heart of European recovery and potential future conflict. Western allies back a supranational authority to supervise its coal and steel sectors while Moscow protests and Germany resents loss of autonomy. The goal remains rehabilitation of West Germany under democracy and prevention of renewed militarism, though time and resolve are needed.
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Germany
Deutschland
Ruhr
Russia
American
Britain
France
United States
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Moscow
Washington
Reich
Eople
Western Germany
New Liquor Prices To Be Issued By ABC Board
The ABC board announced new price lists for state whisky stores will take effect March 31 with a new wine list to follow. Board members expect few price reductions, and distillers must submit quotations by January 21 for hearings set January 24 and 25. The policy of no price changes remains between listings, with the last list issued two months ago. Chairman Frank Bunkley noted the new list should include similar items, while Jap Bryant supported delisting slow moving brands.
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Montgomery
Ala
ABC Board
Frank Bunkley
Jap Bryant
Infant Throat Infections May Form Abscesses
A medical note explains two abscess types from throat infections in infants: retropharyngeal abscess and peritonsillar abscess. It covers causes symptoms breathing difficulty bluish skin possible, diagnosis by physician, and treatment including drainage or early antibiotics.
Fragmented Verse and Telephony History Snapshot
A fragment describes boys washing necks and dishes cited with Mrs Edna Stowell and mentions the first primitive telephone by Alexander Graham Bell 72 years ago. It surveys a growing national voice highway linking over 30 million telephones and Americans making more than 150 million daily calls within and beyond their cities.
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Edna Stowell
Alexander Graham Bethere
America
Christmas Gatherings Across Morgan County
A long list of local families from Morgan County and Rocky Ford share Christmas Day and weekend visits. Names include McNutt Self Bedingfield Sparkman Taylor Self and many relatives visiting Elbert Self, Mrs. Garrison, Lola Daye, Wilma Sparkman, and others in Austinville Huntsville Decatur and nearby areas.
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Robert Self
Austinville
Frank Garrison
Calvin McNutt
Anniston
Gaines MecNutt
R. L
Ozelle
Bud Bedingfield
Huntsville
C. W. Bedingfield
Elvie
Clifton Sparkman
Lola Mae
Nola Daye
Wilma Sparkman
Johnnie Tyler
Coy . Breedlove
Jimmy Higdon
Hitselle
Rt. 1
Robert Wallace
Wilma Boger
Jean
Decatur
Elbert Self
William Taylor
Andrew Taylor
Henry Layton
Benford
Homer Johnson and
Hoyt
Wallace Family News From Alexander City and Birmingham
Mr and Mrs Pervin Wallace and Tomm Rey attended a gathering with Mrs Etta Wallace and Mr and Mrs A W Taylor. Miss Imogene West visited Miss Algene West in Birmingham. A shower for Mrs Junior Lee man a bride from Germany was given at Mrs Byrd West’s. Marcus Wallace and Brenda visited his father Will Wallace who had a heart attack last week at Mrs Lee Standridge’s home.
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Alexander City
Pervin Wallace
Tomm Rey
Addie Wallace
George Sims
Etta Wallace
A. W. Taylor
Imogene West
Algene West
Birmingham
Junior Leeman
Germany
Byrd West
Marcus Wallace
Brenda
Will Wallace
Lee Standridge
Estate of W F Parks Deceased Probate Court Notice
Letters of administration on the estate of W F Parks deceased were granted to Dora Parks on December 15 1948 by Judge T C Almon Probate Court Morgan County. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legally allowed time or be barred. Dec 17 24 31.
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WF. Parks
T. C. Almon
Morgan County
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