Pension group will seek hike to pension totals in Alabama
J H Kelly of Haleyville, head of Alabama's Old Age Pension Association, says the group will back Gov. Folsom's proposal for $45 a month pensions for the aged. The plan, aimed at 1949 legislation, would involve broader coalitions and potential tax considerations. Local committees already organize across 67 counties as Folsom urges legislative action.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Old Age Pension Association
J. H. Kelly
Haleyville
James E. Folsom
Kelly
George W. Beasley
Atfalfa
Welfare Department
Assembly
Folsom
Carver Day Observed in Alabama by Proclamation
Montgomery observes George Washington Carver Day with a gubernatorial proclamation following the President declaring January 5 a national observance. The proclamation lauds Carver’s scientific contributions and his work at Tuskegee Institute, noting his death in 1943 and his role in alleviating pain and suffering.
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Montgomery
Ala
George Washington Carver
Alabama
James E. Folsom
Folsom
United States
George Washington — Carver
Tuskegee Institute
Carbon Monoxide Fumes Blamed in Death of Couple
DONALSONVILLE Ga Jan 4 Carbon monoxide fumes were blamed for the deaths of Woody Woodruff and Margaret Lewis both about 30 formerly of Bainbridge Ga found dead at a local tourist court. A coroner jury said they died Sunday from lack of oxygen after a Seminole county physician testified fumes from a gas heater caused the deaths. Sheriff Chandler said officers found the bodies after a light was noticed burning and a billfold with 1412 dollars was found on Woodruff's body.
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Donalsonville
Coffian
Ala
Columbus
Seminole County
Chandler
Woodruff
What the Home Paper Does by Mis souri Governor quoted
Former Governor Francis praises local papers for giving 500 to 1000 dollars in free lines yearly and argues editors are community assets worth support. The excerpt includes jokes about writer’s cramp bath gossip and light quips, reflecting a column of humor and local sentiment.
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Francis
Missouri
Overheard Exchange on Prices and a Typist
A fragmentary dialogue notes rising prices and a salary pay, a woman’s thrift, and a new typist. Bailey mentions finding an overcoat at Job son’s while Kent questions the source and a clerk quips about the typist’s spelling, hinting at performance.
Alabama Student Killed In Collision With Train Engine
A University of Alabama junior John Nickles Wright Jr of Spartanburg South Carolina was killed when his car collided with a train engine while returning to Tuscaloosa from Spartanburg. His companion Thomas Adger Satterfield also of Spartanburg, a freshman, suffered a fractured leg and was hospitalized in Birmingham. Police said rain and darkness may have obscured the driver's vision in Leeds.
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Leeds
Ala
University of Alabama
John Nickles Wright Jr
Spartanburg
S. C
School of Commerce
Thomas Adger Satterfield
Birmingham
Satterfield
School of
Commerce
William E.holder
University
Tuscaloosa
Largest naturalization class to be sworn in at Mobile court
In Mobile on January 4 a large naturalization ceremony will grant U S citizenship to thirty two people in U S district court. Federal Judge John McDuffie will preside as the group includes a Russian born war bride among the new citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
U. S. District Court
John McDuffie
NAACP Urges Rule Changes in Congress Again
NEW YORK Jan 4 The NAACP urged reforms of congressional rules including banning antidemocratic filibusters and removing poll tax congressmen from key committees A resolution adopted after the new session opened called archaic rules a first obligation to enact civil rights measures The group prioritizes a national campaign to gain support for the rules changes Walter White said the fight against a regional plan for segregated education would continue
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New York
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Senate
NAACP
House
Congress
Han
Walter White
Association
International names noted in mixed press coverage
A brief remark highlights reporters from England Canada Yugoslavia Germany and Greece. The line points to a diverse set of sources used in a broader news mosaic.
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England
Canada
Yugoslavia
Germany
Greece
Eavesdropping in a Sun Room Chat and a Tree Incident
A witty dialogue unfolds about bridging towns on rivers and paying for a new crossing. A flapper and her aunt discuss life, art, and music in a sun room, while a playful exchange features a girl and an old maid asking about prayers. Adam exclaims as his wife falls from a tree.
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Flapper
Adam
Question and Answer About Expansion and Medals
A compact dialogue mix covering ambitions and lessons across a tired businessman, his wife, mother, and quiet twins. The speaker lines reveal family dynamics, missteps, and stoic encouragement. The image suggests a moral about effort improving character even without success.
Local families settle in new year notes and visits
Mr and Mrs J W Garnett moved from Jones School to the community. The turkey shoot at Mr Pruett s New Year s Day was enjoyed by all. F S Holmes and daughter Ollie returned from South Alabama after Christmas with relatives. Mr and Mrs Coleman Holmes and family spent Friday night in Decatur with Mr and Mrs J H Pannell and returned home New Year s Day. Willie B Foote spent the weekend in Cullman with friends and relatives. Mrs Edd Henry and children spent Sunday at Falkville with Mr and Mrs Towel Knox. Preaching next Sunday at eleven o clock by Rev O K Morgan. The American Adventure see the Daily Jan 10.
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J. W. Garnett
Jones School
Mr. Pruett
Edd Henry
Falkville
Towel Knox
O. K. Morgan
Blind man to dedicate home he built in Tampa
Melvin F Jones, blinded in 1931, will dedicate the frame bungalow he built for himself and his sightless wife on a Tampa thoroughfare. The house, wired for electricity with modern plumbing, reflects his claim that "It can be done even by a blind man" and bears a yard sign about his achievement.
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Tampa
Fla
Melvin F.jones
Jones
Notice of Petition to Probate Will in Morgan County Alabama
In Morgan County Alabama Probate Court Clovis Babler and Bryan McAfee petition to probate the last will and testament of Augustus Bassett deceased Hearing set for January 26 1949 at which interested parties may appear and contest. Notice given January 3 1949 by the undersigned probate official.
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Alabama
Morgan County
Clovis Babler
Bryan McAfee
Augustus Bassett
Vivian Treviranus
North
Maryland Avenue
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Charlie Maguire
Tucson
Arizona
Bassett Maguire
New York Botanical Garden
Bronx Park
Fordham Branch
New York
Augustus. Bassett
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