Power Shortage Forecast by TVA Presses City
In Chattanooga, Dr. Harry Curtis, TVA director, warned of a fall 1951 power shortage as TVA load, carried by 145 cooperatives, rises 91 percent since 1945 with 10,000 new customers monthly. He cited the air research center at Tullahoma needing power and said Johnsonville steam plant expansion is a priority to meet demand.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Tennessee Valley
Harry Curtis
TVA
Air Research Center
Tullahoma
Bank Report of Condition for Charter 6380 Reserve District 6
A brief note appears from the report of condition identifying Charter No. 6380 Reserve District No. 6 with the primary focus on the bank's balance sheet and financial health. The document outlines assets liabilities and capital adequacy in a formal accounting format typical of regulatory filings.
Morgan County National Bank 1949 Financial Statement
Bank balance sheet for Morgan County National Bank of Decatur Alabama as of December 31 1949, in response to OCC call. Total assets 6 624 915 25 with cash 2 462 879 89 government obligations 3 784 634 08 loans 1 945 416 44 premises 44 461 (?) liabilities show total deposits 8 222 431 81 with other liabilities and mortgage liens listed.
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United States
Federal Reserve Bank
Bank Pre- NI Sosacco
Posta
Oibac
Parents Held In Son's Death
A New York couple Guy Scielzo and his wife Jary both 29 were jailed on homicide charges for the starvation death of their three year old son Guy. A neglected five year old daughter Vincenza survived though emaciated. two other children were well treated. The boy weighed 14 pounds at death found Nov 21 in a filthy bedroom. social workers rescued the daughter after social welfare reports. Police quoted the father saying he could do nothing to feed them while admitting the mother attempted some milk and chocolate but gave food to a cat. The arrest followed an extensive investigation across agencies.
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New York
Guy Scielzo
Daraige
Jary
Guy
Vincenza
Scielzo
Lumber Production Increases in Valley
A survey shows 70 percent of 158 wood using plants in Alabama and Mississippi Tennessee Valley employing under five persons. Kiln-dried lumber production rises with 44 kilns now operating, capacity over two million board feet. Seventeen kilns built in 1949 to meet rising demand.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee Valley
Cooper Green declines run for Alabama governor in May primary
Birmingham Mayor Cooper Green announces he will not seek the governor's office this year. He cites unfinished work in Birmingham and says he may consider a future state bid after completing his current duties. He thanks supporters and expresses gratitude for their belief in his public service.
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Cooper Green
Birmingham
Green
Alabama
Mobile imports rise by 420000 in October
The Mobile customs district reported a rise of almost half a million dollars in imports during October. Imports totaled 2,953,871 dollars from 27 countries, up from 2,533,766 dollars in September.
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Mobile
Ala
U. S. Department of Commerce
Chiropractor Links Nervous System to Bodys Vital Functions
The article emphasizes that removing nerves to the stomach stops digestion while cutting nerves to the heart halts heartbeat. It argues the brain’s thermal center governs life and that all body function arises from intelligent control via the nervous system, which must be free from interference to function correctly.
Protection Money Paid to Walker County Officer Testified
A federal trial in Jasper, Alabama hears witness Oscar Cox say he paid former Walker County deputy John Fitzpatrick protection money for whiskey. Cox testified he paid at least a dozen times and two dollars per gallon, later reduced to one. Another witness Buddy Davis aided Johnny Wade’s still operation in Tuscaloosa County.
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Jasper
Ala
John Fitzpatrick
Walker County
Fitzpatrick
Oscar Cox
Buddy Davis
Johnny Wade
Tuscaloosa County
Fitztrick
Rainfall Near Normal Across Valley Regions
The meteorologist reports December rainfall near normal in the Tennessee river valley with 4.5 inches, about 90 percent of the 5.04 inch average. Upper valley averages 3.7 inches versus 4.78. Chattanooga area records 5.2 inches against a 5.32 inch norm.
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Tennessee ‘River Valley
Chattanooga
Trade Schools Delayed by Board on Site Decisions
The state education board postponed decisions on sites for two proposed trade schools by at least a month. A subcommittee will report at the next meeting, likely in February, as the board also rejected several textbook proposals and tied on extending current contracts. Dr. Austin R. Meadows cautioned that some books remain on hand to avoid a text shortage.
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Montgomery
State Education Board
Austin R. Meadows
Sacred Heart Church Damaged by Fire in Anniston
A fire damaged Sacred Heart Catholic church in Anniston Alabama with losses estimated over 15000 dollars. Fire chief E E White said the blaze started near the altar and spread to the roof, controlled in about two hours. The church had been rebuilt in 1922 after a prior fire and its club-house was also damaged in a late spring blaze.
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Anniston
Ala
Sacred Heart Catholic
E. E. White
Mission Society Formed at Brown's Chapel Church
The Brown's Chapel Baptist church ladies organized a Women's Missionary Society after a church meeting. Officers elected include president Mrs. Stella Livingston, vice-president Mrs. Lola Livingston, secretary-treasurer Mrs. J. D. Hammon, community missions chair Mrs. Robert Nelson, and benevolence chair Mrs. Earl Thompson. Meetings set for every other Wednesday at 1 PM with all community ladies invited.
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Ladies of
Brown's Chapel Baptist Church
Woman's Missionary Society
Ray
Stella Livingston
Lola Livingston
J. D. Hammon
Community’ Missions
Robert Nelson
White Cross and Benevolence Vete
Earl Thompson
Candidate's Mother Claimed by Death
Mrs. Clara Elizabeth Boozer, 81, mother of Elbert Boozer a former probate judge and gubernatorial candidate, died after a long illness. Services set for 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at Young's chapel in Etowah county. Survived by three sons Elbert David L. Boozer Daniel H. Boozer and daughter Miss Zannie Boozer, all of Anniston.
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Anniston
Ala
Clara Elizabeth Boozer
Elbert Boozer
Young's Chapel
Etowah County
Elbert David L
Daniel H. Boozer
Zannie Boozer
Trade school sites eyed for rural Alabama
Gov. James E. Folsom said a special meeting would be called to approve texts if conditions worsen. Senator Rankin Fite urged rural areas need the schools more than industrial centers. Dr. Meadows backed building authorized in 1947. plans set for Montgomery this year and Mobile in 1951, with similar schools already near Dothan and Birmingham. E. J. Lamberth Jr. was named subcommittee chairman with Fite, and Reps. H. B. Larkins and John Snodgrass also on the group.
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James E. Folsom
Rankin Fite
Hamilton
Meadows
Montgomery
Mobile
Dothan
Birmingham
E. J. Lamberth Jr
Alexander City
Fite
H. B. Larkins
Elba
John Snodgrass
Jackson
Roulette Horse Wins Big for Blonde Susan at Cal Neva
Reno Nevada January report notes Lucky the roulette playing horse earned $310 for Susan Wallace, his 24 year old partner, at Cal Neva. She claims the stunt draws publicity for her singing career while the club markets bets placed from the horse’s mouth. The tale mirrors ancient echoes of Thucydides on eruptions of Mount Etna.
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Reno
Nev
Jan
Lucky
Susan ‘Wallace
Cal-Neva
Birds Gather for Diverse Feedings of Seeds and Fruit
Wild birds will flock for a variety of foods including dry bread precrust melon squash seeds sunflower seeds apples lettuce and suet reflecting a mixed feeding pattern across the season.
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Curtis
Johnsonville
Morgan County National Bank
Decatur
Capital
State OF
Morgan
J. W. Darrah
Loretto Curtis
Ewell K. Gregg
E. W
Strother
Chas. H. Eyster
Sun Oa
McNelly Motors
Rowzee Motors, Inc
Smith Motors, Inc
F. E. Bates
Bank St
Mission Society
Brown's Chapel
Dixie Freezer
Blonde Susan
Miss Wallace
Thucydides
Mt’ Etha
Grant St
Belk’s
China
Betk Hudson
Beauty
Plymouth
Chrysler
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