Congress Considers Naval Expansion and Roosevelts Defense Plans
Congress plans a light week to recess for the Democratic national convention. President Roosevelt nominations Henry L. Stimson and Frank Knox may be confirmed separately. A House approved naval expansion bill to add 200 ships is likely, with Hatch bill on political activity by state workers possible next. A broader defense package and conscription plan face Senate and House scrutiny after the convention.
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Hatch
Howse
Senate
Roosevelt
Henry L. Stimson
Secretary of War and Co
Frank Knox
Secretary of the Navy
United States
House
Senate Naval Committee
Washington
Burke-Wadsworth
Senate Military Committee
Merrifield Oaks to Stage Outdoor Al Fresco Drama
Plans for an outdoor al fresco production of The Wittie Woo unfold at The Oaks estate with an expanded cast. The Merrifield household, Bill Bailey, and Gayle prep rehearsals, costumes, lighting, and acoustics as society circles buzz over the charity play and a grand reception. Tempe Hyde flashes charm and mystery while Mr. Merrifield and Mr. Weems tour the bustling preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Merrifield
Jeremy Tucker
Jeremy
the Oaks
Molly van Orsdale
Merrifield Estate
Wittie Woo
Molly
Mr. Merrifield
Bill Bailey
Graham
Gayle
Cholly Farrington
Chronicle Post
Merrifield Oaks
Montrose
Oaks
Tempe Hyde
Tempe
Hyde
Mr. Weems
Sonja Henie Weds Dan Topping in Private Ceremony
Norwegian figure skater and film star Sonja Henie wore a wedding ring and the engagement ring from Dan Topping as she married him in a small ceremony. The event was attended by a few friends and the bride's relatives in Chicago.
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Chicago
Sonja Henie
Dan Topping
New York
Farmer Slashed. Brother Is Held in Alabama Slaying
In Wetumpka Alabama on July 4 194? a 40 year old farmer William H James was fatally slashed at the home of his brother George G James 36 who faces a murder charge Mrs W A Austin Elmore County sheriff said the killing stemmed from a family quarrel.
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Wetumpea
Ala
William H. James
Elmore County
W. A. Austin
Elmore
George G. James
Alabama municipalities pledge to ferret out subversive elements
Montgomery July 5 The executive committee of the Alabama league of municipalities issued a fifth column resolution declaring cities will root out and eliminate subversive elements. The body also scheduled August 15 19 for the league's annual convention in Huntsville and backed a pension system for city employees funded by both sides. The resolution will be sent to the U S president attorney general and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama League of Municipalities
Ed Reid
League
Reir
Huntsville
United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation
James Claim He Was Knocked Down By Brother
James family details show James alleged assault by his brother. Survived by widow and two daughters, two brothers and four sisters. No additional biographical data provided.
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Er James
William James
Shareholders Meet Soon at Hartselle
Members of the Hartselle National Farm Loan Association from Morgan County and their guests will attend the annual shareholders meeting in Hartselle on July 22. E. L. Haley announces the event and reports will be presented on operations. County Agent B. G. Hall will be the principal speaker.
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Hartselle National’ Farm Loan Association
Morgan County
Fot Hartselle
E. L. Haley
B. G. Hall
Prominent Eufaula Leader Dies of Heart Attack
Eu gene Ross Pruden 65 former president of the Eufaula city council and Barbour County prominent citizen died unexpectedly last night in Eufaula of a heart attack. He leaves a widow two sisters Mrs J L Detreville of Atlanta Ga and Mrs Henry Meil Portland Oregon.
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Eufaula
Ala
Eugene Ross Pruden
Eufaula City
Barbour County
J. L. Detreville
Atlanta
Henry Meil
Portland
Oregon
Morgan County Man Loses Finger in Accident
Tom Dudley of Lacey Spring Morgan County lost the forefinger of his right hand when a gun discharged accidentally. He was taken to Huntsville Hospital.
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Morgan County
Tom Dudley
Lacey's Spring
Huntsville Hospital
City BTU to Meet Sunday at Southside Baptist
The City B T U will gather Sunday at 3:00 PM at Southside Baptist for a long service devotional by Nell Wallace of Moulton Heights followed by Morgan County’s challenge to the B T U led by Brother Cranard. The program includes departmental conferences and a county B T U camp notice for Cole Springs July 11, 12, and 13.
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Southside Baptist Bu
Nell Wallace
Moulton Heights
Morgan County
Bro. Cranard
W. E. Waterhouse
R. A. Lee
Negro Exhibit Opens In Chicago World’s Fair
The American Negro Exposition opens in Hyde Park Chicago with President Roosevelt signaling the lights. The event runs from July through September 2, highlighting achievements of African Americans in the 75 years since emancipation.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Chicago Coliseum
Fisherman Captures 64-Pound Sturgeon With Bare Hands
In Elkhorn River Nebraska G D Murray used a club to stun a five and a half foot sturgeon weighing 64 pounds then grabbed it with his bare hands. The event occurred on July 5 as reported by Club Bait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk City
Neb
G. D. Murray
Elkhorn
Alabama 4-H Announces State Leadership Camp roster
T A Sims, Alabama 4 H Club leader, said every county in the state will send four members two boys and two girls to the leadership training camp in Auburn from July 8 to 13.
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Auburn
Ala
T.A. Sims
Alabama
Universalist meetings open in Camp Hill sessions begin
The Southern Federation of Young Religious Liberals meets in Camp Hill Alabama for the first session of the Universalist Church events. The National Young People's Christian Union begins a four day session here on Saturday with national Universalist education leaders gathering for the meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Hill
Ala
Southern Federation of Young Religious Liberals
Universalist Church
National Young People’s Christian Union
Universalist Education
Notice of dissolution of partnership in Service Cleaners
The firm of Service Cleaners & Dyers once led by R. F. Chandler and Lloyd Eubanks is dissolved by mutual consent as Lloyd Eubanks retires. R. F. Chandler continues under the same name and assumes all liabilities, authorized to collect all accounts due the old firm. Dated July 2, 1940.
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Service Cleaners & Dyers
R. F. Chandler
Lloyd Eubanks
R. F Chandler
Service Cleaners &Dyers
R. F
Chandler
LLOYD
Eubank
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