Bible Study Course Begun in Winston-Salem Prophecy Conference
Dr. Charles H. Stevens opened a seven day prophetic conference with Central Baptist church in Winston-Salem North Carolina. He argued Genesis chapter one describes a prime creation billions of years ago and warned that Genesis two depicts a post creation reconditioning after Satan's fall. The lecture linked scripture to science and rejected evolution as unproven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Stevens
Piedmont Bible School
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Central Baptist Church
God
Stevens
Earth
Satan
Lucifer
Students Preach Birmingham Pulpits Rally Across County
Houston county Baptist ministers will be filled Sunday by Howard College students. Forty two of 180 ministerial students will participate in services at Dothan Mount Gilead Webb Ashford and Cottonwood. Youth rallies occur at 7 p m Saturday with a mass meeting at 2 30 p m Sunday at First Baptist Church Dothan.
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Birmingham
Houston County
Howard College
Young Peoples
Dothan
Mount Gilead
Webb
Ashford and
Cottona
First Baptist Church
Markets Nashville Livestock Report
Cattle receipts light with few early transactions in Nashville at the federal state departments of agriculture report. Steady to weak prices on steers and cows. calves mainly 1 to 2 dollars lower than Monday. Hogs steady early then weak. top hog price 21.00 with other weights 18.50 to 21.00. Lambs and sheep steady with good grades 20.00 to 23.00 and ewes around 9.00.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
Federal State Departments of Agriculture
North Georgia live poultry market bids steady to slightly lower
North Georgia live poultry prices were largely unchanged to a 1-2 cent decline for Barred Rock Crosses with improved demand supporting delistings. Growers marketing minimum size broilers as large fryers show short supply in parts while New Hampshire Reds and White Crosses sold around 26 cents, Barred Rock Crosses around 25 cents at farm FOB, with top prices limited to processor direct from growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
New Hampshire
Irregular New York cotton futures amid profit taking
Cotton futures in slow trading show less aggressive demand with old crop deliveries under pressure from profit taking and hedging. Prices rise to about two cents above the government loan level as government loan entries reach 4,167,250 bales for the season. Re possessions total 10,544 bales for the week ending January 13, with values improving in the open market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Puppet Show Planned Here
The junior high school PTA sponsors the Proctor Puppets at Riverside auditorium for two performances Friday. The 3 30 P M. matinee features Jack And The Bean Stalk with Mr and Mrs Romain Proctor and daughter Mimi. The 7 30 P M. evening show presents Hansel And Gretel and other acts.
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Proctor
PTA
Riverside Auditorium
Romain Proctor
Mimi
Jack and the
Hanse
Gretel
Glennon Rebuilds Birmingham Club With Record Crowd
Glennon rose from early baseball work with Cornie Mack to run the Birmingham club after a winter meeting in 1947 urged by Frank Longinotti of Memphis. He moved from Wilmington to Birmingham where the team drew 323,309 in its first year, despite a sixth place finish and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornie Mack
Athletics
Wilmington
Del
Philadelphia Phillies
G. J. Jebeles
Birmingham
Frank Longinotti
Memphis
Glennon
Jebeles
Frank
Blarney
British plane crash in Russian zone kills children
A British aircraft carrying children and sick refugees crashed in the Russian zone. Seven or eight people were killed and 17 or 18 injured.
Native-city optometrist Dr T C Bingham opens office
Dr T C Bingham returns to his native city to practice optometry after earning a doctorate from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. He served three years in the U S Navy with 22 months overseas, then opened an office at 232 E Moulton Street. He is the son of Mr and Mrs M S Bingham of Montgomery and a graduate of Sidney Lanier High School. He is a member of St John’s Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.C. Bingham
Southern College of Optometry
Memphis
Tenn
Bingham
M. S. Bingham
Montgomery
M. FE. Edwards
Decatur
E. Moulton Street
U. S. Navy
Philippines
South Pacific
Guam
South Pacific Amphibious Force
College of Optometry
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Sidney Lanier High School
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Record of a cold spell across the United States
The nation faced continuing frigid conditions with subzero lows across the Dakotas Colorado Utah Nebraska Montana and Wyoming. Canadian air spread into the South and West reaching Texas New Mexico Arizona and California while light precipitation produced rain snow and sleet from California to the Ohio Valley and into New England.
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Dakotas
Colorado
Utah
Nebraska
Montana
Wyoming
Canada
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Arkansas
Kentucky
New England
Dickinson
N. C
Miles City
Mont
Casper and
Lander
Wyo
Pierre
S. D
Denver
Salt Lake City
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Iowa
Ohio Valley
Rocky Mountain States
Central Plains
Great Lakes
Senate and House Debate Chaplaincy Vacancy
Senators clash over chaplain appointment arguing qualification and politics while Republicans deny political motive. Senator Bridges cites return of the GOP to Senate control and endorses the pastor of the Church of Abraham Lincoln as fitting and appropriate for chaplaincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Harris
Bridges
Abraham Lincoln
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Columbia Valley Authority urged to unify regional agencies
Proponents press for CVA to coordinate Army engineers, reclamation bureau, and states Montana Idaho Oregon Washington. The President directed agencies to craft concrete Columbia Valley Authority legislation on a sound basis, drawing lessons from TVA experiences and considering regional needs and executive interests.
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CVA
Army Engineers
Reclamation Bureau
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Columbia Valley
Columbia Basin
TVA
Educator John C. Lewis Named Man of the Year
Bridgeport principal John C. Lewis was named man of the year at a Chamber of Commerce dinner. He received a cup for outstanding citizenship and was honored as guest of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
John C. Lewis
Lewis
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Oakes Discusses America and Labor at Lions Club
The Decatur Lions Club heard Frank Oakes Industrial Relations Supervisor of the Decatur Wolverine plant discuss America and labor's achievements and future potential through teamwork. He cited gains since 1910 including higher output and earnings and urged continued cooperation for lower costs and broader prosperity.
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America and Sons Unlimited
America
Decatur Lions Club
Frank Oakes
Decatur Wolverine Plant
Oakes
Lion
Tom. Brooks
Decatur
Purchase
American Legion
Bernard Fowler
Fayette
Ala
W. P._Hill
D.D. Decker
Wolverine
Detroit
Bob Wilson
Florence
H. H. Kam
Miami
Doctor Reveals New Treatment For Paralysis
Dr. Arthur L. Watkins describes electromyography to measure muscle electricity in polio and paralysis cases. He notes abnormal activity in resting muscles and that paralyzed muscles are silent, with signs of reinnervation detectable early. The method aids localizing nerve lesions and diagnosing Parkinsons disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Watkins
Harvard Medical School
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Watkins
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston
Northern Lights Also Come South in December Display
Decatur residents observed a colorful aurora borealis display from about 5 30 to 8 last night tinted the south and east skies a rare sight this far south. TVA substation officials noted the electrical discharge occurs 60 to 500 miles above the earth and caused no interference with radio or telephone services.
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Decatur
TVA
Robert O. Bland
Birmingham Municipal
Cotton quotas debate base years for 1949 production
The Agriculture Department urged excluding 1949 plantings from base years for cotton acreage allotments as it weighs quota levels. Subcommittee testimony by Ralph Trigg outlined the department’s position with Brannan expected to testify and debate over base years and possible parity-based price supports for grain sorghums.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Ralph Trigg
House Agriculture
Trigg
Department
Secretary of Agriculture
Brannan
Deep South
Texas
California
Poage
D-Tex
Senate Debates Change to Cut Off Debate and Labor Bills
Senate discussions center on adopting a simple majority rule to end debate and force votes. Democrats press a Feb 10 deadline to finish hearings on repealing Taft Hartley while Republicans threaten a full rewrite on the floor. Congress also weighs rent control extensions and tariffs restoration as relief for snowbound Western states. President Truman taps $100,000 from emergency funds for immediate disaster aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
R-Ore
GOP
Senate
Truman
Secretary of Labor
Congress
House
House Democrats
U. S
80Th Congress
Tariff Commission
Ways and Means Committee
Granger
Utah
Life Insurance Ownership Surges Since 1900
Since 1900 total life insurance owned in the United States has risen markedly. The insured pool has grown about twentyfold, while the U.S. population has not yet doubled, indicating a rapid expansion of life coverage relative to population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Charter Given To Pilot Club
The Pilot club of Decatur received a charter at a Friday charter presentation when Huntsville Pilot club president Miss Helen McCown presented an engraved bronze gong to the Decatur group. Huntsville visitors included Mesdemes RC Burkhardt George Butler C B Corlette George Culps Burton Evans William P Hicks William A Hornbuckle Opal Hornbuckle and Guy Lynn plus Mesdames Milton Giles Evelyn Naugher William P Kelly Howard Osborne and O G Pitts and Misses Mary Belle Smith Helen McCown Oren Hodges and Bernice Lawer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Club of
Decatur
Huntsville
Helen McCown
Decatur Club
Mesdemes RC — Burkhardt
George Butler
C. B. ‘Corlette
George Culps
Burton Evans
William P. Hicks
William A. Hornbuckle
Opal Hornbuckle
Guy Lynn
Mesdames Milton Giles
Evelyn Naugher
William P. Kelly
Howard Osborne
O. G. Pitts
Mary Belle Smith
Oren Hodges
Bernice Lawer
Jimmie Randolph Celebrates Fifth Birthday at Danville Party
Jimmie Randolph was honored on his fifth birthday with a party January 21 from two to four at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Add Randolph in Danville. Guests enjoyed games, cake, and pink lemonade served by Mrs. Randolph and assisted by several neighbors. Attending were Margaret Sims, Bobbie Stephenson, Mitchell Davis, Sandra Hardwick, Aneta and Georgie Stabler, Martha Pearl Teague, Joel Wallace, Roy Hill, and Dannie Hogan.
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Add Randolph
Danville
Jimmie
Randolph
Aron Hill
Thurman Sandlin
Betty Kelso
Burl Hardwick
Wayne Hogan
Margaret Sims
Bobbie Stephenson
Mitchell Davis
Sandra Hardwick
Aneta
Georgie Stabler
Martha Pearl Teague
Joel Wallace
Roy Hill
Dannie Hogan
Wilkinson proposes white exclusive governance in Alabama politics
Birmingham attorney Wilkinson argues for governing power resting with reputable white people and calls for repealing the 15th amendment. He says Black Belt counties could elect officials statewide if needed, asserts Negroes outnumber whites there, but claims registration and voting rights would not be affected. He proposes political segregation outside the Democratic party, with the Alabama legislature to consider any constitutional amendments in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinson
Black Belt
Alabama
Birmingham
Hill Bermont to Direct Snow White and Dwarfs Production
Hill Bermont who has a long theater background in the U S and Europe will direct and choreograph the forthcoming stage production Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs. The Somerville Road PTA presents the show at Somerville Road school with a 3 p m matinee and 7 30 p m evening performance Bermont will also appear as a comedian in the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Bermont
U. S
Europe
Somerville Road Pta
Somerville Road School
Belmont
Vienna
Austria
Max Reinhardt
United States
Damages Sought After Truck Collision Near Decatur
R. R. Easter of Hoyt Turner seeks 500 in Morgan County Circuit Court for damages after a truck owned by Turner struck Easter’s truck on the Moulton highway six miles west of Decatur last October, causing it to overturn. Attorneys Harris and Harris represent Easter.
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R. R. Easter
Hoyt Turner
H. Harrison Hill
Morgan County
Turner
Easter
Decatur
Moulton Highway
Harris
Births and hospital notices in Decatur area
Continued from page on Mr and Mrs Russell Brown a birth of a son announced at Baugh Wiley clinic. Several residents, including Mrs John T Rose and Oscar P Eggleston, admitted to local hospitals. Twins born at Decatur General hospital. multiple new parents listed. Notable moves include Rev W W Glass traveling to Atlanta for church committee meeting.
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Russell Brown
Hartselle
Baugh-Wiley Clinic
Solon D. Flanagan
Sixth Avenue
Decatur General Hospital
Ray Osborne
Fifth Avenue
S._herante
Joe Stennett
Madison
Ala
Wayne L. Holmes
Foxhall Road
Birmingham
M. C. Smith
Johnston St
Decatur Generals Hospital
Espen Phillips
Trinity 1
Ace W. Banks
Tower Avenue
W. W. Glass
First Presbyterian Church
Atlanta
General Assembly
Gillars Case Highlights Propaganda Claims in Trial
Testimony centers on Mildred Gillars who produced broadcasts described as German propaganda. Prosecution cites speeches praising war sacrifice and attacks on Roosevelt and Britain while claiming she valued American citizenship. Defense argues she is a product of a broken home and that many shared similar views before U.S. entry. Record notes possible recordings of about 20 programs to be played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Kelley
Laughlin
Miss Gillars
Germany
Hospital Help May Be Hiked
Senator Hill with three colleagues introduced a bill to raise Alabama’s annual federal hospital aid from 15 million to 30 million dollars. The Hill Burton act funded 12 Alabama projects totaling 16.377 million, with 5.300892 million from the federal government. one project, Jefferson County Health Center, Birmingham, is complete.
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Washington
Hill
D.-Ala
Senate
Alabama
U. S. Public Health Service
Jefferson County Health Center
Birmingham
Chattahoochee Valley Hospital
Langdale
Carraway Nurses’ Home
Blessed Martin Deportes Hospital
Mobile
Crippled Children’s Clinic
St. Vincent's Hospital
Mize
Memorial” Hospital
Opp
Dallas County Health
Center
Selma
Mobile Infirmary
Providence Hospital
Druid City Hospital
Tuscaloosa
DeKalb County General Hospital
Fort Payne
Patrol Aids In Hospital Trip
An emergency ambulance was escorted from Cobert County Hospital to Birmingham by the Florence division of the Highway Patrol. The run started at 6 30 PM Sunday and was cleared through Decatur by 9 05 PM on the way to Birmingham. The patient was Joe Logan of Leighton who had been shot in a scuffle with John Polk during a wagon investigation.
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Ioss
Cobert County
Birmingham
Prater
State
Highway Patrol
Florence
Decatur
Joe Logan
Leighton
John Polk
Polk
Colbert County
Poplar Creek
Logan
Paul Hall
Dr Chenault Speaks on U S Medical Progress to Decatur Rotary
Dr Erskine Chenault addressed the Decatur Rotary on advances under the current medical program. He contrasted American and New Zealand models and explained how state financed medicine would work. The talk was hosted by the vocal service committee chaired by Hafford Leeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erskine Chenault
Decatur Rotary Club
M. Roan
Dr. Vy
Marriages and Deeds Recorded in Pulaski Daily
Marriage notices show John Henry Allen aged 47 and Mattie Lee Webster aged 44, both of Pulaski Tennessee. Deed transfers list multiple property trades including Davis Hodges to Preuit Sims for 63 dollars and Lille Burleson to John Burleson for 1 000 dollars among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Allen
Pulaski, Tenn
Mattie Lee Webster
Davis Hodges
Preuit Sims
Preuit Sas
E. A. Brenner
Theodore R. Prince
Lille
Clara Burleson
John O. Burleson
Wayne’ Couey
A.A. Couey
Coy Hall
Troy Hall
Roy Hall
Mary Bell Johnson
Jake Johnson
J. A. Leigeber
Dave Denbo
David M. McKee, Jr
David M. McKee
Irene McKee
Russ Orr
W. Arthur Orr
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Mie
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Avenue E
Hamil Clinic Hospital
Oscar P. Eggleston
Courtland
Mece
Howard Mitchell
Moulton’ Highway
Hamil Clinic
Annie Moody
Jones
Beverly Ann
James
Moodys
W. C. Bradley
Mary Pettey
W. E. Jones
Ouida Dawson
Decatur 3
Patrol
Dr. Chenault
Chevrolet
Knox McRae
Thomas C. Bingham
Optometric Offices
East
Moulton St
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