Oldest Carnival Set to Grow Bigger This Mardi Gras
James Spotswood reports America's oldest carnival season will expand with more floats bands and mystic parades as Mardi Gras 1950 opens February 13 in Pensacola. The event attracts about 200 000 visitors to the gulf coast city with parades from Pensacola to Mississippi Riviera featuring women mystics and a king and queen from local society.
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James Spotswood
America
Mobile
Danters
Gulf Coast City
Pensacola
Fla
Ississippi Riviera
Maids of
Siice
Community Notes From Morgan County Gandy's Cove
Reports a large crowd at Ebenezer singing led by the Spear family with Mrs. W. M. Morris. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Key and Martha in Fairview and Miss Sarah Hadley at Sunday school. Mrs. Frances Bathrope and son Billy stayed with Aunt Dee Lawrence in Hartsel. Families move visits and a call to attend church next Sunday with a liberal offering for rural churches.
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Bert Bates
Ellsworth
Sue
Ebenezer
Spear
W. F. Key
Martha
W. F. Keaton
Fairview
Sarah Hadley
Gandy’ S Cove
Odie Chunn
Birmingham
Chunn
Louise Brown
Guy Turney
J. C. Turney
Frances Bathrope
Billy
Dee Lawrence
Hartselle
McGlathery Town
Liam Laws
Paris T
Grady Terry
Wiley Denaon
William
A. G. Burden
Sunday
Montgomery
Governor Folsom
Moulton Monay
Truman education plans seek federal aid and scholarships
President Truman proposed two education funding ideas requiring congressional approval. Plan one would grant states about 300 million dollars annually to expand grammar and high school education, hire and pay teachers, and build schools. Plan two envisions roughly 100 million dollars a year for scholarships, potentially aiding about 175,000 students, though not all who need aid. Critics warn of welfare state risks and federal control, while supporters argue scholarships promote equal opportunity.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Senate
House
President's Commission On Higher Education
Worthy Appeal for Rural Pastors Salaries
Money goes to underpaid rural pastors who do not get enough salary to have a comfortable living. This is a most worthy cause and each member is urged to attend.
Baptist Women’s Missionary Society met at Courtland Church
The Baptist Woman's Missionary Society held its usual program at the church Monday conducted by program chairman Mrs. W. B. Fergerson. Participants included Mrs. Fred Crow Mrs. Marshall Reding Mrs. Hattie Southern Mrs. Austin Borden and Mrs. John Lindsey with others contributing. Price Terry celebrated his birthday with a surprise dinner Friday evening attended by Hyner and relatives and several Courtland residents.
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Price Terry
Hyner
Buford Givens
Peggy
B. H. Collins
Dan Clayborn
Dormer McBride Jr
Robert Waldrop
Marie
Grady Terry
Ronnie
Sandra
Wiley Letson
Recovery of W. L. Duval After Appendectomy
Friends report W L Duval recovering nicely at Hamil s after emergency appendectomy on Monday January 2 his condition was critical for days due to ruptured appendix. Community extends sympathy for recent losses including D L Martins family and others.
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W. L. Duval
Hamil
Mary Ann Gilchrist
Decatur General Hospital
Paint Rock
E. M. Edwards
Boy Scouts Plan Community Troop Organizer Meeting
All boys of scout age and their parents are urged to attend a 7:00 PM gathering at the Methodist church next Friday night January 13. District leader L P Hall will discuss organizing a local Boy Scout troop and present a community interest move.
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Methodist Church
L.P. Hall
Boy Scout Movement
Big Nance Waters Recede After Flood Reach
Reports from Courtland and longtime residents say Big Nance River has returned to its usual course after cresting at record levels. Many families evacuated but damage was limited to sand salt and dampness with no major losses recorded.
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Courtland
Big Nance
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W. E. ‘Crow
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