South Emerges As Great Frontier For Industry Says Preyer
Executive vice president Allan T. Preyer argues the South leads industrial growth from 1930s onward. He cites government data showing the region with only 3 percent loss in product value 1929–37 versus 14 percent nationally. He notes diversification into pulp, rayon, petroleum refining and textiles, plus rising bank assets and tax receipts.
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Lawrence County Flower Hill Illness and Visits
Mrs Jesse Moore improves after a three week illness. Visitors include Mrs Johnny Times to her mother Mrs Nancy Ausborn. Miss Willie Cottingham stays with Mrs Jesse Moore on the sick list. Raymond Noble and Howard Lott, former locals, visited over the weekend. J Rushow returns to CCC camp at Moulton after flu. Moran guests of Mr and Mrs Harvey Moore Sunday.
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Johnny Times
Nancy Ausborn
Willie Cottingham
Raymond Noble
Howard Lott
Henry Calvert
Eve= Moore
Y. J. Rushow
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Moulton
Owen Nelson
Florence
Hart- Selle
Lake
Norelle
Nelson
Alabama National Guard
M. Nelson
Short Street
Roy Whitten
J. B. Huie
Bill Huie
Garden City
Frank McDan
Benevolent Hospital
Jessie Epperson
Montgomery
Lucille Dobson
Dorothy Johnson
Birmingham
T. H. Curry
Clara Nelle Bass
Decatur
Howle
Hanceville
Howard Burleson
South High
Phil Wasson
Dee Wasson
Danville
Lester Griffith
Robert Lewis Griffith
Bill Roberts
T. L. Roberts
J. E. Stone, Jr
Jackson
Miss
H. L. Payne
Rose Helmick
Springville
Dewey Channel
Glenn Mitchell
Jacksonville
Fla
James Henry
FP. M. Speake
van B. Glasscock
Burglars’ Oversight at Mt Carmel Shoestore Safe
Ray Kaerricher found his shoe store safe missing from a few days earlier. Burglars left behind $200 cash and checks in a money box after raiding the safe on a creek bank.
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Good apartments in demand via Want Ad
In this city apartments remain scarce as renters seek quality units. Advertisers push affordable, well located living spaces through want ads and listings.
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Influenza declines in Hartselle schools as week begins
Morgan County High School reports teachers back after flu strike last week with only 37 pupils absent on Monday. Hartselle Public School also shows decline. Principal Burleson returns after illness. Numerous local updates include scout talks, PTA plans, 4-H activities, and several moves and illnesses among residents.
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W. J. Terry
Murfips
F. B. Burieson
Parént-Teacher’s Association
Morgan County High School
W. V. Pattillo
J. L. Hubbard
Tennessee Valley Scout
Lizgie Reed Penn
Gene Payne
Nder
W. J.yerty
Round Table
Morris Mitchell
Florence State Teacher's College
Funeral and revival updates from Union Grove community
Funeral services were held Sunday for Alf Stidger with many attendees from the area. The Baptist church revival led by Bro Carlton Brown of South Carolina continues this week. Local families share visits and updates as residents discuss illness and new neighbors moving into Union Grove.
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Carlton Brown
South Carolina
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Birmingham
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Eighteen Die In Collision In Boston Harbor
Eighteen men drowned when the Boston schooner Mary E O Hara collided with a barge near Finns Ledge. The crew of 23 escaped by clinging to rigging as the vessel sank within minutes in 12 degree cold. North Star rescuers saved four more survivors and attempted to reach others over three hours.
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Funeral Held For Alf Stidger In Morgan County
The funeral of Alf Stidger was held at the church Sunday afternoon with Rev. Owen of Morgan City officiating. Interment followed at Hough cemetery. Other notices include Aunt Nancy Fields' death and updates on local residents' health and travel.
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Evelyn Elders
Childersburg
Mary Mills
Tennessee
Buford Stidger
Charles McCutcheon
CCC
Turkey Drive Shapes Alabama Market Expansion
A Alabama turkey industry development drive outlined by the state Chamber of Commerce aims to boost production next fall and raise Alabama consumption of Alabama birds. notable participants included Charles W. Wampler of the National Turkey Growers Association, Haygood Paterson, J. L. Lawson, and M. M. Paschall, who helped organize Uniontown's turkey carnival last fall.
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Harrisonburg
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Uniontown
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Local Church Services and Death Notice Highlight Lawrence County
Rev J I Hagood delivered a Sunday message at Sanderson Chapel. Rev Brooks spoke on circuit. Mr and Mrs George Nesmith mourn the death of their six year old son George Jr pneumonia. Funeral at the church with pallbearers Maurice Reed Glen Reed Milton Nesmith Macon McCreless. interment Fergerson cemetery. He is survived by parents and two sisters.
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Ralph Willis
Phil Butler
Leon Posey
Sanderson Chapel
Sundney
Brooks
Town Creek- Sanderson Chapel
George NeSmith
Youth killed in gun battle near downtown Los Angeles
A 15 year old Massachusetts youth Oscar Decola of Lawrence was fatally shot in a running gun battle with detectives after robbing cigar store manager P. J. Comerford. Another Lawrence youth Hebert Oliver, 17, was critically wounded along with Detectives Powers and Hart.
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Lawrence
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Navy to Acquire Dixie Liner in Transatlantic Route Switch
The Southern Pacific Steamship Lines said its Dixie liner will be withdrawn from passenger freight service between New Orleans and New York next month due to sale to the United States Navy. The move marks a Navy acquisition affecting a major routing on the Gulf to Atlantic corridor.
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Twin Daughters and A New Baby Highlight Family News
A family notices joyous events with relatives, including Til Malcolm Randolph returning to his U S Army post after a parental visit, and Mr and Mrs George Nesmith welcoming baby John Ray. The piece mentions one twin daughter of Albert Bond and grandparents Mr and Mrs Jim Burks and Mrs Lina Ne Smith among relatives.
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Lina Ne- Smith
Albert Bond
Malcolm Randolph
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W. C. Randolph
George NeSmith
John Ray
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