Boykin Succeeds Hobbs as Dean of Alabama Delegation
AP report from Washington notes Rep. Frank Boykin of Mobile will become dean of Alabama’s delegation when the 82nd Congress convenes. Rep. Sam Hobbs of Selma retires after 16 years in Congress. Hobbs plans to resume law practice in Selma with medical clearance. Hobbs recalls a period of multiple “wars” from low mood to potential global conflict. Alabama aviation growth highlighted by Rep. Carl Elliott, who cites 28 air ports in 1935 and 110 usable fields now. Other items include Rep. George Andrews’ plans to reintroduce bills on post office financing through bonds and on drafting striking workers under the Selective Service act.
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Wilbur Jennings
Washington Service
Washington
Alabama House
Congress
Frank Boykin
Mobile
Sam Hobbs
Selma
Ykin
Tahn Metiniffie
VR Vw
Hobbs
Alabama
Carl Elliott
Elliott
George Andrews
Union Springs
Treasury
Andrews
Christmas Tree Fire Damages Home of Dr Carl Jones
Athens fire crews say a Christmas tree in Dr Carl Jones home caused considerable damage to antiques and woodwork when a cigarette lighter sparked a blaze. No injuries were reported.
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Athens
Ala
Carl Jones
Pettus Rites Set for 82 Year Old Miss Lizzie Pettus
The burial for Miss Lizzie Pettus, 82, is scheduled today at 2 p.m. in Pettus cemetery Madison County. Laughlin Service will direct the rites. She died Saturday after a three week illness at the home of Mrs. R. B. Engle in Decatur. She leaves one sister in Texas and other relatives.
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Lizzie Pettus
Pettus Cemetery
Madison County
Laughlin Service
Miss Pettus
R. B. Engle
Decatur
Texas
Hartselle PTA to Meet. Weddings Highlight Local News
The Hartselle City School PTA schedules a meeting Tuesday January 2 at 3 PM with full attendance urged. A simple elegant wedding united Miss Candy-Clytie Johnson and Cliff Newman of Lafayette last Thursday in the Johnson home with a brief reception and plans to reside in Lafayette after a short trip.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Hartselle City School
Candy — Clytie Johnson
Cliff Newman
Lafayette
J. C. Johnson
Bee Line
Neely D. Crawford
Decatur
Joe E. Echezabal
New Orleans
Hassel Newman
Johnson
Chambers County
Joe E. Echazabal
Dottie
Jimmy
Jack Patton
R. P
Bill Garrett
Athens
R. C. Wood
Juvenile Music Study Club Hosts December Event
The Juvenile Music Study Club held a December meeting and Christmas party at the American Legion Home. Judy Brown, Nancy Dean, Elizabeth Dean, Bobby Cain, and Monty Lindsey received honors as gift exchanges occurred. The president Martha Lynn Roberts and secretary Judy Brown attended, Annie Ruth Waldsmith led carol storytelling, Mrs. Dallas Kirkpatrick sang, and festive decorations and a Santa theme with a square dance followed gifts.
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Juvenile Music Study Club
American Legion
Judy Brown
Nancy
Elizabeth Dean
Bobby Cain
Monty Lindsey
Martha Lynn Roberts
Annie Ruth Waldsmith
Dallas Kirkpatrick
Wenceslas
Santa Claus
Howard Burleson
Local residents return from travels for holidays
Mrs Y A McCall and Miss Mary Frances McCall visited Birmingham with sister and aunt Mrs I A Martin. Miss Sarah Wright of Berea College is home with her parents. Mr and Mrs H M Beterton and Miss Freida West came back from Ft Jackson. Mr and Mrs Carlisle Cook and daughters visited Ft Payne relatives. Mr and Mrs Joe E Echezabal and children returned to New Orleans after holidays with family.
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Y. A. McCall
Mary Frances McCall
Birmingham
I. A. Martin
Sarah Wright
Berea College
Berea
S. J. Wright
H. M. Betterton
Freida West
Ft. Jackson
S. C
Two Lynchings in 1950 Reported by Tuskegee Institute
Tuskegee Institute reports two lynchings in 1950 with a white victim in Alabama and another black victim in Georgia. It logs seven attempted lynchings nationwide, including four black and three white involved, plus details on the Pell City slaying of Charlie Hurst and related indictments and trials.
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Tuskegee
Ala
Alabama
Tuskegee Institute
United States
Georgia
Michigan
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennessee
Charlie Hurst
Pell City
Hurst
Alvin Horn
Talladega
Georgia Association of Klans
Charlie Carlisle Jr
Claude Luker
Horn
Mobile to Stage Mardi Gras Celebration in 1951
Mobile will proceed with its traditional Mardi Gras festivities in 1951. The plan change announced today keeps the hoopla and much of the glitter intact for the coastal celebration.
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Mobile
Ala
Christmas Visits And Recoveries Reach Across Alabama
Local families and relatives across Alabama share holiday visits. Dr C B Lavender, recently post operative for leg removal, shows improvement in Birmingham and is recuperating in Hartselle. Families from Odenville Birmingham Gadsden Steenson Russellville Haleyville Lynchburg Va. visit Eutaw and nearby relatives for Christmas.
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J. C. Johnson
C. B. Lavender
Birmingham Hospital
Hartselle Hospital
Lavender
Roy Gibson
Odenville
Clara Burleson
Birmingham
Jack Burleson
Gadsden
Jack Townsend
Steenson
D. D. Lindsey and Sons
Delphine Giers
Lynchburg
Eutaw
R. L. Colson
Red Cross Seeks Morgan County Volunteers for Civil Defense
George Godwin urges Morgan County residents to join American Red Cross efforts. He highlights blood program aims to supply blood to all and armed forces, regional center in Birmingham, and calls for volunteers as staff aides, canteen and motor corps, production work, and training in first aid and home nursing.
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Red Cross
George Godwin
Morgan County
American Red Cross
Godwin
Birmingham
Morgan County Medical Society
Morgan County Board of Health
National Civil Defense Council
New Feeding Plan For Prisoners In Limestone County
In Athens Alabama on December ao John G. Sandlin and County Solicitor Thomas Steele will appear before the Limestone Board of Revenue to seek approval for a new feeding plan for prisoners. The move accompanies county government reforms starting January 15 that shift sheriff fees into a county controlled fund and place prisoner feeding under county arrangements.
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Athens
Ala
John G. Sandlin
Thomas Steele
Limestone Board of Revenue
Limestone
Mystic societies set Mardi Gras parades after vote
Four mystic societies voted to proceed with street parades and elaborate balls. The three oldest groups, known for Mardi Gras Eve and Day parades, led five others in vetoing calls to cancel. The Mobile Carnival Association had announced plans to cancel pageantry due to the war.
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Mobile Carnival Association
Mobile
Ferguson Hurt In Crash In Athens Three Vehicle Collision
In Athens Alabama today a three vehicle crash at South Clinton and Forrest Streets injured R S Ferguson who hit a 1936 Ford driven by Billie Leach aged 17. Leach was a passenger in the car driven by Leach. The truck operator Hubert Lowell collided with Leach causing the Leach car to strike a 1936 Chevrolet driven by Cleveland Kelly. Estimated damage totals about 425 dollars. Fire department investigated steam mistaken for smoke.
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Athens
Ala
Clinton
Forrest Streets
R. S. Ferguson
Billie Leach
Ferguson
Leach
Carlos Nelson
Hubert Lowell
Cleveland Kelly
Doubt Is Raised Town Creek Hero Slain In Battle
The War Department reported no news of D. C. Bain listed as killed in action. Miss Cary Hotchkiss of the Lawrence County Red Cross said the telegram and Marine Corps records show no casualty through December 22. A condolence letter dated December 13 described Bain as killed instantly while aiding wounded, prompting the family to seek verification from Marine Headquarters.
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War Department
End
D. C. Bain
Town Creek Marine
Cary Hotchkiss
Lawrence County
Streeter
Bain
Marine Headquarters
Washington
Tartans Banned in Scotland Two Centuries Ago
The text notes that tartan wearing was illegal in Scotland around two centuries past as it symbolized clan authority the British sought to erase, reflecting historic suppression of Gaelic culture and family identity.
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Scotland
NCAA cross country titles held at Michigan State
All 12 NCAA cross country championships have been staged at Michigan State University, reflecting the program's long association with the event and significant hosting role in college athletics.
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NCAA
Michigan State
Still Taken In Limestone
Athens sheriff forces cracked down on bootlegging in Limestone County arresting a 65-year-old Athens man on prohibition charges and seizing a 600 gallon moonshine still. Officers also found three five gallon cans of moonshine in a smokehouse and posted bond. A second 600 gallon still was shut down in Lentzville as it was being sweetened for another run.
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Athens
Ala
Limestone County
John Sandlin
Stokes Stephens
Elkton Street
Sandlin
Wallace Coleman
Strand Norton
Coleman
Norton
Atlee Hanks
Lentzville
Ancient Asia to Greece Link in Cockfighting
The article notes that cock fighting originated in Asia and was introduced to Greece after travelers observed it in Persia. This highlights cultural transfer of a competitive animal sport across regions.
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Asia
Greece
Persia
Express Their Thanks To Judge Tom Wert
Negro citizens of Moulton Heights thank Judge Thomas W Wert for again serving as Santa Claus this Christmas. They praise him for the biggest Christmas ever and wish him a prosperous New Year.
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Moulton Heights
Thomas W. Wert
Judge Wert
Santa Claus
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