Sparkman Jones Farm Housing Bill Faces Congress
The farm housing bill, introduced by Senator Sparkman and Representative Jones, aims to replace shacks with homes featuring toilets and running water for low income Southern farmers. It also funds crop storage buildings and was drafted separately from a general housing bill to include outbuildings. Rep. Davis of Stone Mountain, Ga., is named chair of a DC subcommittee on public service and streets.
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Wilbur Jennings
Washington
Congress
South
Sparkman
Rep. Jones
Jones
Davis
Stone Mountain
Capitol Hill
District of Columbia
Red Cross drives discuss 1949 fund campaign
The eight chapters of North Alabama's American Red Cross met Friday to plan the 1949 fund drive. Principal speaker was Mrs. Bess Nance from Atlanta. Local leaders included W B Maham, Tom Rogers Jr, George Morris, Steele McGrew, Mrs. George Dunn, Hill Ferguson. Counties represented were Colbert, Franklin, Limestone, Madison, Cullman, Lauderdale, Lawrence, and Morgan.
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North Alabama
American Red Cross
Bess Nance
Atlanta
W. B. Maham
Russellville
Tom Rogers, Jr
Florence
George Morris
Sheffield
Steele McGrew
Athens
George Dunn
Lacey
Spring
Hill Ferguson
Decatur
Red Cross
Lyons Hotel
Colbert
Franklin
Limestone
Madison
Cullman
Lauderdale
Lawrence
Morgan
Alabama Politicians, Ambassadors, and Hill News
In Washington reports reveal Davis confident cops will handle traffic and fires while Jarman, defeated Alabama congressman, may be named ambassador to a Latin American country after declining a foreign assignment. His wife served as secretary, quitting only when six months ended. Senator Sparkman bought a Washington home after losing his apartment in a cooperative deal. Lenora Jane Elliott, infant daughter of Rep Elliott, is ill in Children's Hospital but not believed to be in danger.
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Pete Jarman
Alabama
Jarman
House of Affairs
Pete
Congress
Senator Sparkman
Washington
Lenora Jane Elliott
Rep Elliott
Children’s Hospital
Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzle Highlights
A page feature presents a large mixed crossword puzzle with clues across and down, a cryptoquote headline and solving instructions, and a final note about yesterday's cryptoquote. The entry includes numerous numbered items, a Latin script example, and a King Features Syndicate distribution line.
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Dekker
King Features Syndicate
Ine
Plans Shaping for Ninth Cullman Strawberry Festival
Plans are underway for the ninth annual Cullman Strawberry Festival to be held May 5-6 in Cullman Alabama. The event offers cash prizes totaling 750 with 500 from the festival committee and 250 from the Cullman Chamber of Commerce. Robert A. Schaefer is general chairman and has named committee chairs for coronation carnival guest entertainment publicity booklet advertisement industrial exhibit flower show strawberry exhibit booklet sales booklet editor community sing picnic coronation ticket sales school exhibit school parade street dance princess entertainment home demonstration exhibit grand parade grand ball bands street decorations 4 H club exhibits and more. Dozens of prizes are listed for best half acre berry crate and 4 H FFA booths.
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Cullman
Ala
Strawberry Festival Committee
Robert A. Schaefer
Schaefer
H. F. Arnold
J W. Arnold
W. R. Griffin
Henry Howle
Andrew Hodges
C. K. Mece- Means
Jesse Oldacre
Herman Pruitt
Elizabeth Schaefer Pruitt
Jack Murphy
Fagan Thompson
Robert Werner
Claude Schlosser
Frances Winn
Charlie Horton
L.M. Lumsden
E. E. Ponder
Mary Sue Gray
Delia Garrett
Luther Morris
Called Meeting Of Rising Sun Lodge February Event
A called meeting of Rising Sun Lodge No. 29 A F and A M will be held in the lodge hall Monday night at seven o'clock Work and examinations will be conducted D L Allen secretary invites all Masons to attend
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Rising Sun Lodge No
A. F
A. M
D. L. Allen
Fines Upheld for Five Alabama Students Over Drill Absences
Gov. James E. Folsom sustained court martial fines of 10 dollars per student against five University of Alabama students for skipping National Guard drills. Payment is delayed for 90 days to allow satisfactory drill attendance. fines may be canceled if standards are met. Among those named were football players Eddie Salem Rebel Steiner and Larry Lauer, plus William Bryant and David Schnitze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
University of Alabama
National Guard
James E. Folsom
Eddie Salem
Rebel Steiner
Larry Lauer
William Bryant
David Schnitze
Guards Plan First Annual Military Ball in Montgomery
Major General Janes Saliba announces the Alabama National Guard will invite all state Guardsmen to the first annual military ball on February 12 from 9 09 p m in Montgomery The traveling host Ray Heatherton and Larry Harding will headline with Blue Barron and orchestra providing dancing music A floor show features Heatherton Joan Dale and Konrad Klein for the event hosted under Army National Guard auspices.
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Janes Ssaliba
Alabama
Alabama National Guard
Montgomery
Saliba
Ray Heatherton
National Guard Bureau
Department of the Army
Heatherton
Larry Harding
Blue Barron
Joan Dale
Konrad Klein
Klan Role In Parade Denied by Georgia Group
Grand Dragon Samuel Green said the Association of Georgia Klans had nothing to do with a Tallahassee Florida parade. He blamed Columbus Klansmen for staging the event and said no Tallahassee Klan is recognized by the Georgia Association.
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Atlanta
Jane
Samuel Green
Association of Georgia Klans
Florida
Green
Columbus
Georgia Association
Local organizer expands network along Alabama Georgia line
A group leader explains that his organization has been building networks by coordinating with other groups across Alabama and Georgia and reaching into Florida. He emphasizes the broad reach of the movement and its expansion strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kian
Alabama- Georgia Line
Florida
Miniature Beltone Device Aids Deaf with Palm Sized Tone
A small palm sized device improves hearing for the deaf and allows clear noiseless tones. Fingertip controls adapt instantly to sound conditions and it is endorsed by the American Medical Association's Council on Physical Medicine. Beltone invites readers to request a free descriptive booklet and trial at home without cost.
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Chicago
American Medical Association
Council On Physical Medicine
Beltone
Dept
19Th St
Ill
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