Committee Recommends Separate Operation for Howard and Judson
The Houard Judson Committee urges continued separate operation of Howard and Judson colleges in Alabama with a plan to fund a 20 year cooperative program. It calls for a $14 000 yearly increase for Judson to help retire debt and would seek outside money to boost the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ala
Howard-Judson Com
Alabama Gap
Judson
Howard
Alabama Methodists
Baptists
Birmingham
Louise’n
Huntingdon
Montgomery
General Education Board
Rockefeler Foundation
Baptists of
Alabama
Southern Association of Colleges
Committee of Seven
N. J. Bell
Board of Trustees
Southern Association
Kers
Powhatan W. James
Tuscaloosa
Ida
M. Stallworth
Cuba
D. J. Purser
Frank Tripp
G. B. Suites
Selma
L. E. Barton
Jasper
J. J. Milford
Huntsville
Incendiary Bombs Found Near Curragh Identified as German
Bombs dropped in the Curragh area were collected and identified as German. Experts are examining the incendiary devices and related fragments found in the district.
Army to Call Up 100000 Drafted in January
The army’s draft schedule reports induction of about 100000 selective service trainees in January. Original plans had aimed for 168000 but officials say volunteer recruiting and other factors reduced the need. Cantonment construction lag did not prevent units in the field from reaching the planned strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
TVA Workers Get Pay Increase in Tennessee Valley
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced a million dollar pay raise affecting 10 000 TVA employees. The increase, effective January 1, was agreed at the sixth annual wage conference between TVA representatives and the TVA Trades and Labor Council after a survey showed rising Valley wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
TVA
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA Trades and Labor Council
Kiwanis Club Plans Year for 1941 Adopted at Lyons Hotel
BE W McLeod presented the 1941 activities plan to a large Kiwanis membership at the Lyons Hotel. Guests included Frank McKibben of Atlanta and Earl Alverson Jr. Decatur. L A Neill and T B Middlebrooks returned to the club ranks as Rev W E Waterhouse led singing and the luncheon followed. The program and budget were adopted by the members and committee work outlined for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
BE. W. McLeod
Lyons Hotel
Hoon Hour
Frank McKibben
Atlanta
Earl Alverson
Jr. Decatur
L.A. Neill
T. B. Middlebrooks
W. E. Waterhouse
T. F. Adams
McLeod
Winne
John Pr Secaine
British RAF Hones In On Bardia As Balkans Tension Grows
WWII report notes RAF activity in North Africa around Bardia Libya with artillery and patrols. Diplomatic attention centers on Bulgaria and Greece as Premier Bogdan Philoff travels to Vienna amid German troop concentration talks. Observers weigh possible Bulgarian involvement and Greek Balkan advances near Ksura while Tobruk patrols pressure Libyan defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Africa
Bardia
Libya
London
Liverpool
Balkans
Bogdan Philoff
Bulgaria
Vienna
Belgrade
Philoff
Romania
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Greece
Dardanelles
Boris Til
Tobruk
Cairo
Federal Court to convene in Birmingham for 111 criminal trials
Federal Judge T A Murphree set the first 1941 session of U S District Court in Birmingham to begin January 27 at the Federal Building. The trial calendar includes 111 criminal cases based on indictments returned last month and the judge expects about three weeks of session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
T. A. Murphree
U. S. District Court
Federal
Jones presents witness on 1939 German peace agenda
Verne Marshall of the No Foreign War Committee said Walter A. Jones of Pittsburgh oil was present when an agenda for peace was delivered to the State Department from Germany in 1939.
Markets Wall Street Slips After Holiday Trading Resumes
New York on January 2 1941 sees limited gains in favored issues while many stocks retreat and others hold at post holiday levels. Cotton futures close mixed with declines. transfers around 500000 shares, widespread unevenness across sectors. hopes linger on aircrafts and motor shares despite overall softness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall’ Street
Victor Eubank
New York
Markets At A Glance New York And Chicago
Markets at a glance show irregular stock price changes in New York with narrow movements, mixed bond activity, and quiet foreign exchange. Commodity notes report steady metals and firm wool tops. Chicago wheat near steady, corn weaker, hogs 10 to 15 higher, cattle 10 to 15 higher with fair activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Cotton futures close lower after early gains in New Orleans
In New Orleans on January 2, cotton futures finished steady to 7 points lower as long liquidation and hedging offset early advances. Contracts settled with Jan around 10.30, Mar 10.43, May 10.39, Jul 10.19, Oct 9.63, and Dec 9.66 with B-Bid activity noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
New York
New Orleans
N. O. Cotton
Cottonseed meal futures close steady in Memphis trading
Prime cottonseed meal futures for 41 percent closed steady in Memphis. Prices listed: January 28.65, March 27.35, May 26.85, July 26.40. Trading volume 2,400 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Cottonseed Oil Closes Steady in New Orleans Trade
Cottonseed oil markets in New Orleans closed steady on January 2 with bleachable prime summer yellow grades holding firm amid light trading and steady demand from refiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Chicago dairy prices slip as receipts show mixed gains
Butter receipts total 1 260 966 with weak demand as prices hover. Creamery quotes list multiple 1 2 and 31 1 2 and 90 centrali zed carrots. Eggs receipts 7 682 with weak demand and fresh graded categories. current receipts 2 3-4 and dirties 17 1-2. Other prices unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grain prices for wheat corn soybeans in Chicago market notes
Chicago prices list cash wheat and corn by grade with 92 3 4 to 69 1 4 for wheat corn No 3 yellow 64 1 4 to 65 1 0 No 3 white 69 and oats No 1 mixed heavy 40 1 4. Soybeans No 2 yellow quotes 98 1 2 to 99 1 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nashville Livestock Prices Reported in Tennessee
Salable cattle and calves count 100 with mostly steady trends. Good fed yearlings bring 8.00 to 9.00 per cwt with various grades. vealers topple at 12.50. Hogs 600 head steady with shoppers paying 7.00 for 180-250 lb and 5.75 to 6.40 for 125-175 lb. Sheep 25 head steady with fat lambs at 8.50 and top fat ewes at 3.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
U. S. Dept Agri
Christmas Luncheon Highlights Hartselle Culture Club
A Hartselle Christmas luncheon hosted by Mrs. P. G. Kimbrough featured the Culture Club with many visitors. Decorations used green and red, three course luncheon served, and an informal afternoon with a quiz won by Mrs. E R Currier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. G. Kimbrough
Culture Club
Kimbrough
E. R. Currier
Mesdames S. A. Blair
W. M. Booth
H.K. Burleson
Mary Cunningham
S. L. Echols
J. P. Hodges
John Houston
A. E. Jackson
C. I. Lee
W H. Lovelady
S. M. Nelson
Perry Orr
Pierce Pattillo
J. H. Riddle
Cross Again Sermon Topic The Snare Of The Cross
Announcement that Dr M F Ham evangelist will speak at Central Baptist Church at 7 30 tonight on The Snare Of The Cross. Last night he preached The Scandal Of The Cross in foul weather to a sizable audience. He argued that the greatest disgrace on humanity is what they have done to Jesus and that today people bear greater guilt for rejecting him. The campaign features a choir led by Homer Britton with Mrs Burr at organ and Rawley Tredway at piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.F. Ham
Central Baptist Church
Parison
Christ
V. Homer Britton
B. Burr
Rawley Tredway
Army calls for nurses to join reserves in January
War Department reports an urgent need for registered nurses to serve with the army reserves. Officials estimate 1,491 additional nurses will be placed on active duty in army hospitals nationwide in January, with another large quota needed for hospitals to be completed in February and March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Holiday gatherings highlight local youths and Legion event
Miss Sarah Tomlinson oversaw a holiday recreation program with games and refreshments for thirty youths from nearby towns. A group of high school girls held two sleepover parties at the homes of Miss Rachel Pattillo and Miss Betty Jo Stewart. John P. Thompson Post of the American Legion hosted a steak and oyster supper with speakers including Congressman John J. Sparkman and James Saliba. Fifty-one legionnaires attended with visitors from Huntsville Florence Cullman Anniston and Danville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Tomlinson
Falkville
Dilimari- Rareatie
Ikville
Pairview
Rachel Pattilo
Betty Jo Stewart
Lynn Chitwood
Birmingham
Beth Howell
Jessie Nelle Lee
Rachel Pattillo
John PF. Thompson
American Legion
John J. Sparkman
James Saliba
Florence
J. R.stone
Hartselle
Huntsville
Cullman
Anniston
Danville
Miss Elizabeth Houston Hosts Matinee Party During Holidays
At home from the University of Alabama for the holidays Miss Elizabeth Houston acted as hostess at a matinee party. Guests included Jean Fireman, Margaret Payne, Freda Kyle, Gwendolyn Payne, Sarah Annie Bennett, Virginia Brown, Clarence Hardwick, Elna Grisham, Heen Smith and Peggy Sue Putman. Delicious refreshments followed the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Houston
University of Alabama
Miss Houston
Jean I’reeman
Margaret Payne
Freda Kyl E
Gwendolyn Payne
Sarah Annie Bennett
Virginia’ Brown
Clarence Hardwick
Elna Grisham
Heen Smith
Peggy Sue Putman
Local residents resume routines after holidays
Mrs. C. C. Boutwell returns to teaching at Ragland after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Craten field. Mrs. J. L. Fincher of Pensacola, Florida, stays with her sister Mrs. Grady Long over the holidays. Miss Mattie Sue Oden recovers enough to be out after an influenza illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Boutwell
Ragland
E. A. Cratenfield
J. L. Fincher
Pensacola
Fla
Grady Long
Mattie Sue Oden
Shanty Town Resident Killed in Camden Slaying
Patrick J. Carrigan 70 was found slain on a riverfront lot in Camden Shanty Town. Neighbor Frank Swanders 40 was charged with murder after confessing a violent confrontation in which Carrigan allegedly had “little red devils” on his arm and Swanders struck him with a wood block, then cut his throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
Patrick J. Carrigan
Canden
Harry Kyler
Frank Swanders
Swanders
Carrigan
World War II Outlook as 1941 Begins
A year-end review stresses sea power as the Allies’ central asset and predicts continued heavy U-boat activity. Churchill says Britain will be well armed soon with U.S. aid, while Axis blockades strain Italy and Germany nears production peak. Roosevelt asserts the axis won’t win the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Ministry of Information
Hitler
Churchill
Britain
Germany
United States
Mediterranean
Italy
Roosevelt
Seaplanes For England Ready At Elizabeth City
Two long range reconnaissance seaplanes with two bombardiers each prepared for non-stop flight to British territory from Elizabeth City North Carolina. A crew of thirteen aboard with two more due today and two tomorrow. The six plane squadron will depart tomorrow under the British flag for an unannounced destination. Built by Consolidated Aircraft in San Diego and flown from the factory with one stop at Fort Worth Texas. They are twin motor crafts capable of 4000 mile cruising. American crews will fly to Britain and return by Commercial Airways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth City
N. C
England
Consolidated Aircraft Corporation
San Diego
Calif
Fort Worth
Texas
Commercial Airways
North Alabamians Investigated for Draft Violations
District Attorney Jim Smith announced 40 North Alabama men face draft act violations including failing to register and report for examinations. The FBI will present evidence to the grand jury at its next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Jim
Smith
North Alabama
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Grand
Decatur Diary Notes Local Happenings and Visits
Miss Winifred Sentiff confined to home by Alness. Several residents visit and lodging updates. Dorcas Sunday School to meet at 7:00 p.m. at Mrs. Murphy’s Ninth Avenue home. Central Methodist youths to host a Friday banquet. Police court cases include drunkenness and speeding. Local travel, hospital stays, and family visits detailed. Sugar Bowl special train northbound passes Decatur with Tennessee fans aboard. Baby boy Larry Ellis welcomed in Decatur. Community dances and social visits at the Roberts and Clem households mark year end celebrations.
Son of Local Woman Dies in Birmingham Yard Fall
The body of Artis Wood Thompson, 36, will arrive in Decatur by rail from Birmingham this afternoon. He was found with head injuries in the Birmingham railroad yards at 4 10 p m Wednesday and authorities believe he fell from the Twenty First street viaduct. Thompson worked in Continental Gun Company’s machine department and is survived by his mother Mrs Kizzie Thompson of Decatur, a son A W Thompson Jr of DeFuniak Springs Florida, two sisters and a brother. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by Brown.
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Artis Wood Thompson
Decatur
Birmingham
Brown
Thompson
Twenty- First Street
Henry Darnell
H. C. Propst
Continental Gun’ Company
Kizzie Thompson
A. W. Thompson, Jr
DeFuniak
Springs Florida
Judge Boozer Named Probate Judge in Calhoun County
Gov Dixon appointed S. E. Boozer of Anniston to succeed the late Thomas W. Cole as probate judge of Calhoun county. Boozer, who won the Democratic nomination and the November general election, would have taken office January 20. Judge Coleman died recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
S. E. Boozer
Anniston Lumberman
Frank M. Dixon
Thomas W. Cole
Calhoun County
Boozer
Coleman
Pensioners on Morgan County Alabama Roll Listed
State of Alabama Morgan County publishes an alphabetical pension list with full names and post office addresses of all pensioners on the Morgan County pension roll. The list includes widows and veterans from Decatur Hart Selle Falkville Danville Lacon Los Angeles Lacey Springs Matkin Somerville Rapid City Lufkin and other locales. Dated January 2 1941 by the Judge of Probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Alabama
Morgan County
Alabama
J. MacClanahan
John D
Hart- Selle
Alford
Nannie H
Falkville
Ayers
Nancy L
Hartselle
Boutwell
Fannie
Maple St
Decatur
Ala
Crow
Margie
Drinkard
Lucy H
Eva
Ll. Echols
Kate
Lacey Springs
Hosch
Ida B
4Th Ave. W
James
Jarvis
Ella R
W. Moulton St
Johnson
Bettie
Jolley
Exula.m
5Th Ave. W
Lipscomb
Callie G
Livingston
Alice
Blackshear Ave
Los Angeles
Calif
Millican
Elizabeth J. Lacon
Rt. 1
Rose
Sallie B
Moulton St
Russell
Mollie C
Lufkin
Texas
Sanders
Martha E
Vine St
Sherrill
Margaret D. Matkin
Rapid City
South Dakota
Smith
Mary E
Vinemont
Tanner
Darthula
Somerville
Teague, J
12Th Ave
Wear
Mittie S
5Th Ave
Whisenant
M. J
Whitten
Williams
Willis
Dora Sherman
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Houard-Judson Committee
Tennessee
Boston College
ARMY
Raf
White Rock
Plymouth
J. L. Rountree
E. H. Sharpley
Robert Sobotka
Arthur Stephenson
W. T. Stewart
L. N. Whitman
John F. T. Brown
Miss Bertha Lee
Grace Sobotka
George Butler Jackson
E. J. Polhill
W. E. Kimbrough
Ann. Kimbrough
Betty Foster Pointer
Crutcher
Addie Branch
Athens
Cullman Union
Epworth League
County 4-H Club
Cole Springs
Taza Whitten
Bob Jones College
Frances, Roberts
Jesse Roberts
Marion Scott
Decatur’s
Miss Winifred Sentiff
Alness
Robert Rice
the Daily
Dorcas
Southside *Baptist Church
Dewey Murphy
Ninth Avenue
James E. Stover
Route 3
Iere
Raymond DeMasters
Moulton
Margaret F. Sims
Dorothy Irwin
Roy Loughry
Earl D. Allgood
22Nd Infantry
Fort McClellan
C. L. Allgood
Carl Allgood
D. O. Lipscomb, Jr
Alabama Polytechnic Institute At Auburn
Roy Rehberg
Sheffield
Harry Rehberg
Sixth Avenue
West
Willie Orr
Benevolent Society Hospital
Odie Hill
L. B. Wright
Westmnster Presbyterian Church
John A. Troxley
John Patterson
Elsie Morris
Decatur Route 2
Baugh's Infirmary
T. S. King
Baugh’s Infirmary
Trinity
W. E. Turney
Otis Hardin
Deccatur
Leslie Elmott
Mrs
Ellis Clem
Church’ St
Larry Ellis
Paul Roberts
Larkinsville
Miss
Villene Grisom
Charleston, Tenn
Frank Roberts
Freeman L. Thomas
Don
Hanceville
Carmen Ashurbranner
Mose Pigg
Sycamore Street
Mrs. Noble Gray
Lawrenceburg, Tenn
W. M. Gobble
Charles Clem
Ter
Mrs. Freeman Thomas
Haile
Ben Whaley
Griffithville
Ark
Sloan
Fifth Avenue
South
W. R Freeze
Route 1
Decatur Daily
City Coal & Fuel CO
D. McMillan
Mgr
Davis i Wells Sts
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