Chicago poised to host both parties conventions
Chicago could secure both the Democratic and Republican national conventions by matching cash offers from other cities. National leaders say Chicago’s central location favors travel costs, with top bids near $200 000. Potential sites include New York Boston Baltimore San Francisco St Louis and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
McNary
Oregon
Midwest
Vandenberg
R-Mich
John Hamilton
Republican National Committee
Windy City
Illinois
New York
Boston
Baltimore
San Francisco
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Dr M E Lazenby to Fill Engagements This Week
Dr M E Lazenby superintendent of the Decatur district will fill art engagements on the Athens circuit at Leanon with Rev Sam Johnson as pastor. Quarterly conference follows the preaching service. Also on the Arkadelphia circuit at Enterprise with Rev Hewlett Aldridge at 11 am, then dinner on the grounds. Sunday Oak Ridge Flint circuit at 11 am with Rev O B Lansbury, dinner on the grounds, conference in the afternoon. Sunday evening he will accompany Bishop J L Decell to Hartselle for conference later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Lazenby
Decatur
Leanon
Athens
Sam Johnson
Enterprise
Arkadelphia
Hewlett Aldridge
Oak Ridge
Flint
O. B. Lansbury
Lazenby
J. L. Decell
Hartselle
Want Ad Locator Promises Wide Local Distribution
A brief notice invites readers to place a want ad for broad local reach, instructing interested parties to call the number 46 for details on placement and distribution in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone
Doctors Urge Regular Bowel Habits To Fight Cold Epidemics
Medical guidance urges keeping bowels open during cold outbreaks to prevent weakness from constipation. Dr Hitchcock's All Vegetable Laxative Powder is recommended for thorough but gentle relief, touted as an intestinal tonic with gastro intestinal stimulants and aromatics. Available in 10c and 25c sizes from depots.
Hartsel le Book Club and Society News Gathered
Hartselle society notes record Mrs Gordon Francis entertaining the Book Lover's Club with plant decor and talks. J C Glasscock to Gadsden, flu illnesses, guests, and visits to Birmingham, Daytona Beach, and Florida locations appear among members' activities and health updates.
Post Master Job Open in Belle Mina Alabama
A notice explains an ongoing Civil Service exam for the fourth class postmaster position at Belle Mina Alabama. Receipt of applications closes February 2 1940 with exams set in Decatur. Applicants must be 21 to 64 reside in the office area and be U.S. citizens. Submission details and forms are available from the Belle Mina postmaster or the U.S. Civil Service Commission Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Nethery
Belle Mina
United States Civil Service Commission
United States
Washington, D.C
Culture Club hosts health program with honorary members
The Culture Club gathered at Mrs. Brown’s home with four honorary members and president Mrs. J. E. Stone presiding. Papers on health were read by Mrs. Pierce Pattillo and Mrs. W. H. Lovelady followed by salad service during social hour. Lectures by J. B. Hill planned at Hartelle Church of the Nazarene on January 17 invite public attendance. Miss Hal Jean Blair hosted a high school group at her mother’s home with a dancers and guests from Birmingham and local youths listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Francis
Luther Roberts
Ott
Joe Burleson
Francis
A. L. Anderson
Hoodriver
Oregon
Howard Brown
East Main Street
L. H. Houston
Ann Lindbergh
Ort
Sharten
W. H. Block
Dewey Channell
J. Simpson
Daytona Beach
Florida
Eric Mitchell
Knoxville
Tenn
W. A. Mitchell
Dinsmore Lindsey
Monte
Fort Payne
Gail Forrest
Birmingham
Julia Lee Graden
John Bean
J. W. Call
S. A. Waldman
Gurney Gene Lackey
Robert Mason
Guntersville
Less Williams
Erien Rowe
Kyle Garner
Bobby
HartSelle
Joe EB. Wright
Roy Hewlett
Bessemer
Culture Club
D. W. Day
Frank Smith
T. ‘Powell Sharp
John ’F. T. Brown
Brown
J. E. Stone
Pierce Pattillo
W. H. Lovelady
J. B. Hill
India
Hartelle Church of
Hal Jean Blair
S.A. Blair
Martha” Lillian Whitman
Roberta Clarke
Virginia Smith
Bevelye Bareliff
Jean Waldman
Sarah Annenett
Zelma Jean Payne
Virginia Claire Bailey
House trims FDR independent offices budget
The House appropriations committee slashed the independent offices budget by 43.5 million, denying funds for the National Resources Planning Board and the Office of Government Reports while delaying ship construction fund increases and questioning legislative authority for the planning board and reports office.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
Maritime Commission
National Resources Planning Board
Office of Government Reports
National Emergency Council
White House
Planning Board
Reports Office
Frederic Delano
Resources Board
Independent Offices
Martime Commission
New Farm Forms Ready for Growers in Morgan County
Notice from Harold E. Orr county administrative assistant informs Morgan County farmers that new farm forms are ready for 1940 cotton operations. Farmers must file for farms where cotton will be planted to comply with year 1940 requirements.
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Harold’ E. Orr
Morgan County
Lumber mill to close threatening Lockhart town economy
In Lockhart Alabama the Jackson Lumber Co announced March closure after exhausting 120000 acres. About 600 workers face job loss with 300 white and 300 Black employees affected. Company predicts 15 years before timber regrowth supports reestablishment. The town sits on the Alabama Florida line and mill workers may need new jobs with state benefits.
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Lockhart
Ala
Jackson Lumber Co
Alabama-Florida
The
Mil
Alabama
Florala
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DR. Lazenby
Hildren
U. S. Labor Department
Katherine Lenroot
Children’s Bureau
J. R. Stone
J. V. Fienderson
Guy Roberts
J. E. Stone, Jr
J.V. Henderson
Coy Summerford
Harold Parker
Arthur Howell
Beth Howell
Sue Patterson
Lacon
Rachel Pattillo
Wilmoth Groover
Jessie
Nelle Lee
Sim Howell, Jr
Wick
Gurney Gene
Lacke Bennett
Matthew Wiggins
W. R. Mixon
W. P. Snuggs
J.B. Stone, Jr
Elizabeth Robinson
Ruby Boger
Bertie Boteler
R. W. Boteler
Jasper
George Cleere and Son
W. R. Cleere
E. H. Sharpley
Ernest Morrow
Grenada
Elizabeth Glasscock
Trinity
Grayce McBride
Berta Kimbrough
Hamilton
Hilda Terry
George Butler Jackson
Elliott Howell
Joe Stough
Martha Witt Burleson
Sheffield
J. C. Glasscock
Gadsden
J. L. Day
Main Street
Lavert Russell
Floyd Pence, Jr
Lywood
Fila
F. F E. Pence
Max Sobokta
John Robert
G. G.glover
Florence
Sunshine
Scott
Coor
King
Bartla W. Va
Pond Creek Pocahontas Coal Corporation
R.J. Scott
Ade Parthenon
Athens Greece
Penneys
Swaggers
Coats
Oxfords
Rayon
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