Democratic executive meeting ends with discussion of higher qualifying fees
The Democratic committee met in Montgomery to set qualifications for the May 7 primary. Proposals include raising fees for circuit judges and solicitors funded partly by counties, with state and county shares outlined. A broader push seeks to open primaries to Negro voters and tighten voter registration via a constitutional amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Democratic Executive Committee
Gessa T. McCorvey
McCorvey
Sta
Theen
Country Democrats
Irman Holt
Jefferson County
U. S. Supreme Court
Texas
E. C. Boswell
Geneva
Ala
Boswell
Births and local visits in Mt. Vernon community
Mr and Mrs Jack Sterling announce the birth of a son at Cullman hospital. Wanda Dutton of West Point visited Mrs Silas Waters and Ima. Bad roads halted mail car and school buses. Mrs Opaline South and Mrs Cheatham visited Mrs Lillian Sterling. Wynelle Parks was Sunday dinner guest of Miss Inez Barnett. Horace Russell family moved to a new home here. Rev Joe Thompson and family moved to Mrs Dillie Braswells farm. Eva Barnett visited Mr and Mrs Earl McCain Saturday night. Mrs Cecil Echols and small son visited Mrs Omer Braswell’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Sterling
CuLlman Hospital
Wanda Dutton
West Point
Silas Waters
Ima
Opaline South
Cheatham
Lillian Sterling
Wynelle Parks
Inez Barnett
Horace Russell
Joe Thompson
Dillie Braswell
Eva Barnett
Earl McCain
Cecil Echols
Small Son
Omer Braswell
Attendance at county farm meetings surge in early years
Attendance grew from 12 million annually in 1920 to 46 million by later period, reflecting rising farmer engagement with county agricultural programs and meetings across the region.
Markets at a Glance From New York and Chicago
New York and Chicago markets show firm stocks and rising rails. Cotton trading quiet with mill buying. futures edge higher early then retreating. wheat and corn hold near unchanged. cotton prices for March May and July listed with modest gains and ceilings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Jan. K—P
Commodity Credit. Corp
Nashville Market Review Cattle Steers Top 17.00 For Week
Early receipts light with steady to firm trends across cattle, hogs, and sheep. Top week price reached 17.00 on over 1100 lb good and choice steers, with common and medium steers 12.00 to 14.50 and canners 6.00 to 9.00. hogs mostly 13.25 to 14.55 and sheep nominally steady with ewes and wethers 6.00 to 14.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Teachers Group Plans Meetings At Morgan County High
Programs for the Morgan County Teachers Association were outlined at Morgan County High School in Hartselle. Committee chairman is Mrs Alma Thomas Kelley of Austinville. Three meetings will center on a study program while one will be social. County principals association reps G O Spencer of Danville and E C Price of Hartselle attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Teachers’ Association
Morgan County
Hartselle
Alma Thomas Kelley
Austinville
G. O. Spencer
Danville
E.C. Price
County Principals Association
MacArthur Sets Demobilization Beat by Filling Returning Ships
Tokyo reports General MacArthur ordered commanders to release men as they become eligible to fill all spaces on returning ships, in response to Eisenhower's directive to send home all unneeded troops by point scores. The press officer said this is his only comment on Eisenhower's plan.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
United States
Eisenhower
War Department
Congress
War Artment
House Committee
Earth shocks rattled New York seismographs
Fordham University reported two strong earth shocks recorded last night. The events appeared about 5,100 miles from New York with undetermined direction. The first tremor struck at 8:45.39 p.m. EST and the second at 8:55.14 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fordham University
Shipyard capacity at New York Navy Yard
The New York Navy Yard can build ships up to 60 000 tons, though the era’s largest battleship is 45 000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Navy Yard
Canned Fruits Need Cool Dark Ventilated Storage
Store canned fruits in cool dark ventilated spaces where temperatures never dip below freezing. Keep them away from heat and direct sunlight to maintain quality and prevent spoilage. Check seals regularly and rotate stock using a first in first out system.
Do Not Thaw Meat by Soaking in Water
Do not thaw meat by soaking in water whether hot or cold as soaking drains juices and reduces tenderness. Avoid this common practice to preserve texture and flavor during preparation.
PCA Worker Fined After Airport Crash Incident
M W Heller a mechanic for Pennsylvania Central Airlines was fined 25 dollars plus costs in recorders court for disorderly conduct at the scene of a PCA crash. He said CAA officials asked employees to stay with the plane and protect it, not to photograph without authority. Reporter Jack House and photographer Roy Carter testified Heller seized and broke two flashlight bulbs during the disturbance. The wreck killed two crew members and injured six others, one seriously.
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Birmingham
M. W. Heller
Pennsylvania Central Airlines
Recorders Court
Heller
Civil Aeronautics Administration
CAA
Jack House
Roy Carter
The
Birmingham News
Carter
Garter
PCA
Local bankers urge diversified agriculture to stabilize farmers
A Decatur chamber meeting featured Bailey detailing bank support for farmers, highlighting purchases from Alabama mills and processors, and stressing home market sales. He warned against crop overreliance while praising regional farm industry ties with Limestone and Lawrence counties. Hal Self thanked the chamber after sharing Roze Bowl trip experiences.
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Alabama Flour Mills
Arrow Provisions Company
Home
Oil Mill
Southern Cotton Oil Company
Decatur
Decatur Lumber
Tennessee Valley Farm Products Company
Decatur Peanut Company
Morgan County
Limestone
Lawrence Counties
Layman
Morgan, Limestone
Lawrence
Farm” Bureau
Bailey
Barking
Hal Self
Chamber of Commerce
Malcolm Laney
University of
PFC Sanderson Enlists for 18 Months in 42nd Rainbow Division
Pfc Cecil R. Sanderson son of Mrs Willie R Sanderson Athens enrolled in the regular Army for 18 months effective November 29 1945 serving with the 242nd Infantry Regiment 42nd Rainbow Division in Bruck Austria He is among the first 1 000 volunteers from the 42nd division part of General Mark W Clark's U S forces in Austria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil R. Sanderson
Willie R. Sanderson
Athens
242Nd
42Nd “Rainbow
Bruck
Austria
Sanderson
42Nd
Marke — W. Clark
Quartet to Perform at Riverside High Saturday Night
The Homeland Harmony Quartet of Atlanta will perform at 8 o clock Saturday at Riverside High School auditorium. Featured with the quartet is Big Jim Waits. Members include Connor Hal Otis McCoy James McCoy and Waits. Little Hovie Sister will be at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homeland Harmony Quartette
Atlanta
Riverside High School
Big Jim Waits
Connor Hal Otis McCoy
James McCoy
Waits
Little Hovie Sister
Manhunt Extends After Edgewater Child Murder
More than a dozen men were questioned with three detained as investigators pursue new clues in the Degnan child murder case. Mayor Kelly spoke of possible leads and a $37500 reward. Suzanne Degnan’s body parts found in neighborhood sewers. wake and funeral set at St Gertrude's with Sacred Heart Academy pupils and other mourners in attendance.
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Wes
Kelly
John L Sullivan
Edgewater
Degnan
Suzane
Suzanne
Degnans
Betty
St. Gertrude’s Church
Sacred Heart Academy
Nell Donohu
S. J
Boston College High School
Degran
Holy Cross
Eisenhower sought for public address on demobilization
In Frankfurt a third mass meeting planned by GIs protested redeployment slowdown. About 1,000 soldiers voiced demands to hear from Eisenhower after a conference where Army officials explained Europe stays until U S commitments are met. They chanted for Ike and criticized Patterson and McNarney amid complaints of restricted movement.
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Frankfurt
Germany
aPtterson
Joseph T. McNarney
Europe
United States
Ike
Eisenhower
McNarney
U. S
Brick covered with Degnan clippings found at Conkel home
A brick wrapped in Suzanne Degnan kidnapping case clippings was left on the porch of P. R. Conkel near Rose Hill Alabama. Deputies call it a possible prank though the brick appeared torn from a walkway. A taxi operator family with a four year old daughter reports a car speeding away nearby.
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Birmingham
Suzanne Degnan
Chicago
P. R. Conkell
K. Rose Hill
Earl Cooper
John Wilking
Conkel
Conkell
Conkells
Funeral Draws Decatur Residents To Hartselle
A large group from Decatur attended the funeral of Mrs. W. S. Grace, a prominent Hartselle woman, at Hartselle on Wednesday afternoon. Attendees included several named residents and clergymen from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Hartselle
W. S. Gtice
Hartseile
Florence
Adams
W. F. Boswell
Foster Porter
Vera Austell
R. E. Coffee
Thomas Eddins
Eva Lipscomb
Reid Rogers
J. R. Thomas
A. B. Mackin
Robbin Thomas
Wainwright Visits Anniston for Officers Reunion
Gen Jonathan Wainwright, famed for Bataan and Corregidor, arrives at Bastaboga Army air field with four fellow officers after a hunting trip at Fox Creek Georgia. They are guests of T C King and Anniston Mayor Gerald King.
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Wainwright
Anniston
Ala
Jonathan Wainwright
Bataan and Corregidor
Bastaboga Army Air Field
Fox Creek
T. C. King
Gerald King
Estate of George Alford Deceased Probate Notice
Letters of Administration granted by Hon. T. C. Aimon, Judge on January 1946 in Morgan County Probate Court. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the time allowed or be barred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Alford
T. C. Aimon
Morgan County
Soldiers petition Rayburn on demobilization slowdown
A petition signed by 2,500 soldiers protesting the demobilization pace was sent to Speaker Sam Rayburn and several American newspapers after an orderly mass meeting at Titania Palace Theater in Berlin yesterday.
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Berlin
Sam Rayburn
U.S
House of Representatives
Titania Palast Theater
Committee Named in Vienna to Study Demobilization Records
Gen. Mark W. Clark appointed a committee of four officers and four enlisted men in Austria to study personnel records after 362 soldiers sent about $1,000 in protest messages. The move follows discussions between Clark and Sgt. William Hayett of New York City. Soldiers increasingly visit radio offices to send protests despite no group demonstrations in Vienna.
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Vienna
Den
Mark W. Clark
United States
Austria
U. S
Clark
William Hayett
New York City
GI protest group to forward redeployment complaints
A committee of soldiers was assigned to forward complaints about redeployment delays to Washington after a protest meeting attended by about five thousand American troops. The gathering was orderly, but speakers booed when mentioning Secretary of War Patterson's name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Calcutta
Washington
Woman Indicted in 1940 Huffman Lovers Lane Killing
Mrs. Annie Bell Simmons aged 38 was indicted for the murder of City Fireman George Merrill in a February 20 1940 incident after a quarrel during a ride to Huffman Alabama. The indictment was returned yesterday in Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Annie Bell Simmons
Lovers Lane
George Merrill
Merrill
Huffman
Ala
Local Marriage Licenses Listed in County Records
Reece Boles of Moulton and Wilma Dean Richards of Elkmont obtain a marriage license. Cecil Leon Huskey of Decatur and Ruby Berta Rogers of Hartselle also certified for marriage. Freddie Lee Carpenter of Decatur and Betty Jo Johnson of Decatur complete license procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reece Boles
Moulton
Wilma Dean Richards
Elkmont
Cecil Leon Huskey
Decatur
Ruby Berta Rogers
Hartselle
Freddie Lee Carpenter
Betty Jo Johnson
Juvenile Delinquency Ordinance Praised by Civitan Club
The Decatur Civitan club issued a proclamation praising the city government for passing the juvenile delinquency ordinance. It states citizens will support the measure to ensure its greatest benefit and assigns parental responsibility for their children's actions. The ordinance was proposed by Mayor H. R. Summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Decatur Civitan Club
Civitan Club
H. R. Summer
Labor strikes loom as unions press wage demands nationwide
Widespread labor action threatens 335 000 meat industry workers as CIO Packinghouse Workers Union seeks a 25 cent an hour raise. Armour and Swift reject a 50 cent per hundred pounds plan citing insufficiency. AFL Amalgamated Meat Cutters warns of a total industry tieup next week while Truman faces possible fact finding or plant seizure. Seattle bus drivers stage a 1100 worker walkout disrupting service for 500 000 daily riders amid federal mediation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour& Co
Swift & Co
CIO Packinghouse Workers Union
AFL
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workers Union
CIO United
New.y. i
Wi Sh Steel Corporation
Seattle
Seattle Transit Commission
Drivers’ Union
Local Notes From Morgan County Rock Springs
Morgan Count Rock Springs notes show residents visiting relatives moving nearby and returning from travel. Mentions Rev F C Parker filling a Sunday appointment and several family visits and visits to relatives in Decatur Danville Hartselle and Oak Ridge. The report lists names like Mrs Arthur Self Mr Ronnie Garrison Mr Frank Depriest Mrs Luke Roberts and others with occasional Navy discharge news.
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F. C
Parker
Arthur
Self
Ronnie Garrison
Neal
Frank Depriest
Walter Griffith
Rural Grove
Luke Roberts
Tabor
Edgar Callahan
Charlie
Sue Callahan
Bertain Rocky Ford
Eric Clemons
Danville 4
Charlie Callahan
W. P
Elliot Roberts
Luke. Roberts
Iona Wilson
Decatur
Sonny” Garrison
Bertom Ryan
Danville
W. E. Hartselle
Oak Ridge
West Limestoné school attendance drops on flood day
High waters reduced pupils at West Limestoné on Tuesday lowering attendance. Weekend visits included Mr and Mrs Otis Hargroves moving to Piney Chapel. Guests joined Mr and Mrs R L Kellum and others in Athens and Ardmore. Mrs Dick Putman awaited her husband’s return by telegram.
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West Limestoné
Otis ‘Hargroves
Piney Chapel
Robert Kellum
Maple Wood
R. L. Kellum
Vona Black
Mavis
Ardmore
Earl Smith
Dick Putman
Woodrow Anderson
Kenneth
Athens
King couple welcome daughter at Decatur General hospital
Mr and Mrs James E King of 707 Canal Street welcomed a daughter born today at Decatur General hospital. Also noted are dismissals from the Baugh infirmary, a Navy discharge after 27 months and a building permit for a four room frame dwelling at 1007 Wadsworth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. King
Canal Street
Decatur General Hospital
Wadsworth Street
George E. Hodge
Joe Pettey
Local Church Services And Service Members Return Home
Sunday worship drew a crowd as Rev. Miller delivered the sermon. Cpl Felix Price has returned home after overseas service. Local families including the Shaneyfelts, Godfreys, and Pierces hosted and visited relatives in Falkville Blythsville Cullman and Tuscaloosa with news of upcoming Young People Fellowship meetings. Ernest Winsett and James Winsett arrived home from overseas.
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Miller
Clanton
Cpl
Felix Price
S. T- Price
H. D. Shaneyfelt
Sgt
Orval Shaneyfelt
Earl Shaneyfelt
Blythsville
Ark
Sarah Shaneyfelt
Grady Godfrey
C. D. Shaneyfelt
Falkville
Annie Shaneyfelt
Young People’s Fellowship Club
James Winsett
George Eaton
Hubert Lee
Ruth Shaneyfelt
Less Parker
Leesdale
Lizzie Pawell
Cullman
Sunday Visits and Family Gatherings Noted in Selma and Huntsville
Sunday activities in Selma and Huntsville featured visits among the Pugh Gill Kelley and Tennison families. Mrs. Ola Pugh and Laura Pugh, and Mr. and Mrs. J D Gil, with Mrs. Dick Putman, spent time with relatives in Selma and Huntsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. _M. Christopher
Raymond Bracken
Cade
Ed Kelley
Stemien
Ralph Pugh
Selma
Dave Pugh
Ola Pugh
Laura Pugh
Ralph. Pugh
J. D. Gi l
Dick. Putman
Huntsville
Robert Gill
Paul Newman
Cullen Tennison
Athens
M eHarold
Horace
Robbie Kelley
Salome
Edward Tennison
Buck Island
Petroleum Technologists Predict Gas Use Surges
Petroleum technologists foresee a rapid and tremendous rise in natural gas as a feedstock for chemical and plastics production, signaling a major shift in industrial use and supply dynamics.
Wires Through New York Halted by Telegraph Strike
Western Union reports A C A Telegraph Workers strike confined to Greater New York City. Telegrams to Newark City incur indefinite delays while other U S points move at normal speed Cable and radio traffic to Europe and South America via New York gateway disrupted by the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Joe Couch
Western Union Telegraph Company
Newark City
Couch
New York Gateway
New York
Death taking Mr Tanksley in Moulton Texas area
Funeral services for S. P. Tanksley 77 who died after a long illness at his home Moulton will be held at 1 o clock Saturday afternoon at the residence Rev Willie Parker officiating Burial will be in Willis cemetery near Wren Brown directing Surviving wife two sons W S Tanksley Moulton Tl H Z Tanksley Moulton three daughters Mrs Emma Yates Mobile Mrs Lillie Hill Danville and Mrs Bessie Depriest Moulton one brother S J Tanksley Moulton one sister Mrs Sallie Sheats Thrift Tex 39 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren Pallbearers will be grandsons and granddaughters will be in charge of the flowers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Tanksley
Moulton
Willie Parker
Willis Cemetery
Wren
Brown
W. S. Tanksley
H. Z. Tanksley
Emma Yates
Mobile
Lillie Hill
Danville
Bessie Depriest
S. J. Tanksley
Sallie Sheats
Thrift
Tex
Alcoa Reynolds patent release eyed as antitrust case shifts
I W Wilson of Alcoa and Symington announced royalty free release of aluminum patents to RFC which can sub lease to competitors. Wilson says Reynolds output could reach prewar U.S. demand. Justice Department antitrust action may be affected though officials differ. Clark says release should help real competition in the aluminum industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcoa
Justice Department
Symington
Clark
Reynolds
For Sale and Lost Pet Notice in One Item
An ad offers a new pair of Chicago shoe skates size 9 for sale and a lost veteran's black and white male fox terrier. The dog is four months old, blind in one eye, with a black face. Contact numbers 1105 W after 5 30 p m and 669 night 906 R at 614 4th Ave W with a reward.
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Chicago
Call
4Th Ave. W
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