Rescue Efforts Surge as Ward Sails Aid Stranded Crew
The steamer Ward stood stranded on a coral reef near the Bahamas as rescuers from ships including the Fl Oceano and United Fruit Peten responded to a call for help. One passenger is reported dead and another crew member missing, with Havana captain W W Peterson confirming the gaps. Tales of adventure and heroism flowed from passengers aboard the rescue efforts.
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Gens
Bahamas
Rob
W. W. Peterson
Havana
United Fruit
Peten
Evangelist Rev James O Hanes Preaches at West Side Methodist
Rev James O Hanes of Birmingham delivered a sermon at West Side Methodist detailing God’s providence and Christ’s life. Dr Ira F Hawkins closed with a brief address as revival plans at West Decatur and Austinville Methodist churches move forward amid many conversions.
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James O. Hanes
Birmingham
Southern Methodist Church
Westside
Carpenter
Christ
America
Jerusalem
Ira F. Hawkins
T. H. Wilson
Astor
Hanes
West Decatur
Austinville
Don’t Draw Lips Down If You’d Be Charming
Gladys Glad presents beauty tips from Mademoiselle Georges era to enhance smiles. Advice covers lip fitness, mirror practice, and expressive mouth movements. Suggestions include lip pliability through chewing and vowel exercises, plus mental attitude for a warm smile.
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Gladys Glad
America
Mademoiselle Georges
Napoleon
Alexander
Russia
Mrs Neal Lee Visits With Family in Local City
Mrs Neal Lee and two Tulsa children visit her parents Mr and Mrs Lanier Royer on Jackson Street. During the stay in town Mrs Lee will receive treatment at Baugh's Infirmary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Lee
Tulsa
Okla
Lanier Royer
Jackson Street
City
Lee
Baugh’s Infirmary
Robber suspect escapes prison in Chicago jailbreak
James Riley eighteen called a kidnap robber overpowered a jailer at the town hall police station and fled with keys. Donald Cushing nineteen failed to escape as Riley opened freedom and eight robberies were charged. Detectives delayed firing to avoid injuring bystanders.
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Chicago
James Riley
Town Hall
Donald Cushing
Riley
Kewanee
Ill
Hartselle 4 Square Bridge Club Hosts and Guests
Mrs. Arthur Howell hosted the 4 Square Bridge Club with members Mesdames Henderson Simpson Johnson Stone Jr. Newman and guests Mrs Geo Stephenson Langley of Phoenix City and Mrs J E Aldridge of Bluntsville. High scorer Mrs Geo Stephenson won a prize. a New Year's bridge shower honored bride Mrs Thomas White Cathey Blasingame.
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4 Square Bridge Club
Arthur Howell
Mesdames
J. B. Henderson
J. P. Simpson
Charles Johnson
J. E. Stone, Jr
R. H. Newman
Geo. Stephenson
Osler Langley
Phoenix City
Alabama
J. E. Aldridge
Bluntsville
Ala
William Stuart
Tom Crittenden
Frances Stuart
Thomas White Cathey Blasingame
Margaret Soper
Crittenden Home
Adlai Patterson
Falkville
J. F. Stuart
Evelyn Howell
Merle Freeman
Elliott Howell
J. E. Stone
Frank Stone
Decatur
Josephine So
T. E. Crittenden
Emmett Bridges
Bright Lights Of Car Cause Fatal Dothan Crash
In Dothan Alabama January 71 a headlight glare from an approaching car caused Mrs. Ada Adams to strike a bridge railing and plunge her car into 10 feet of water. Her husband Luther Wilson died at a hospital and Charles Adams of Ozark was seriously hurt. Mrs Adams was injured but not in serious condition. A second car behind struck the wrecked machine and passersby and a Kentucky physician helped revive all four.
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Dothan
Ala
Luther Wilson
Charles Adams
Ozark
Pageant Honoring the King's Birthday At Danville Church
Methodist Missionary Society presented a pageant January 2 at Danville Church to support the newly formed Missionary Society. Rev. Chitwood and Rev. Archer spoke. a quartet including Robert Archer performed. An offering was taken for the Danville group. Local moves include Mrs. Obrien and son relocating to Birmingham and Walter Poole returning to Auburn. Diana Deason returns to Tuscaloosa.
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Methodist’ Missionary Society
Danville Methodist Church
New Missionary Society
Danville
Chitwood
Hartselle Church
Archer
Howell
Robert Archer
Harold Orrall
Hartselle
New Danville Missionary Society
P. L. Obrien
Tommie
Alta McClanahan
Birmingham
Walter Poole
W. 8. Poole
Auburn
Anne Adams Tunic Pattern 2160 Fashion Proposals
The description promotes Anne Adams Pattern 2160 for a tunic with a deep yoke and slashed hem, knee-length or hip-length, with short sleeves option. Shown in bud green or contrasting dusty pink silk crepe and navy skirt, sizes 14 to 40. Includes step-by-step instructions and costs 10 cents, two patterns 25 cents. Orders to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York City.
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Anne Adams
Decatur Daily Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
Positive Relief For Itchy Skin Ointment Promotion
Blue Star Ointment melts on the skin to send medicines into pores and quickly kill itch tetter rash eczema foot itch ringworm. Money back if the first jar fails.
Dime Effort Campaign Aims for President Birthday Gift
Schools across Cullman Morgan Lawrence Lauderdale Colbert Franklin Limestone Madison Jackson De Kalb and Marshall counties compete in a dime shower to aid infantile paralysis. The winning high school will send a student to Washington to present the funds to the President. Central organizers named R. A. Burleson Mrs. Joseph A. Woods and Mrs. Ben Bloodworth with county chairmen to be announced soon.
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Pete
Cullman
Morgan
Lawrence
Lauderdale
Colbert
Franklin
Limestone
Madison
Jackson
DeKalb
Marshall
Washington
R. A. Burleson
Joseph A. Woods
Ben Bloodworth
Stacey Director Recreation Plans Expanded Role and Team
Stacey has been named director of recreation with three longtime assistants. A representative will visit biweekly, and daily periods start at 3 o'clock in Delano Park, marking a broader scope for the program.
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Ben Stacey
Delano Park
Sidney Franklin Sues Film Over Misleading Credit Claim
American bullfighter Sidney Franklin sues a movie producer claiming a film defamed him by labeling him a bull thrower and mistakenly stating he was an insurance agent. The suit argues the description misrepresents his profession and public image.
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Sidney Franklin
Most Coughs Demand Creomulsion
An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a seven in one remedy for coughs and colds. It claims rapid relief with no narcotics and offers an on the spot refund if relief is not achieved.
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Tuscaloosa
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Stacey
Alabama Business Institute
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Wales
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