Record Number Of Marriages Stimulate Sales Of Homes And Farms
New York dispatch notes that rising marriages in 1940 and 1941 boost demand for homes furniture and appliances. Defense work, higher wages, and ongoing draft activity spur couples to wed, easing backlogs. however defense material priorities may curb output before Christmas. Retailers fear shortages of refrigerators heaters and other metal goods as orders rise.
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Paul Gesner
John Beckley
New York
Jilly
Special News Service
Department of Commerce
Commerce Department
Department
Defense Industries
Defense
Motorcycle Crash Kills 22 Year Old Williams Evans
Injuries from a motorcycle collision with a truck rear in Nashville on Saturday night caused the death of William Evans 22 of Tuscumbia Alabama. Survivors include his mother Mrs Houston Evans and two sisters Mrs Dow Gargis and Mrs Andrews Cox of Tuscumbia.
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Nashville
Tenn
William Evans
Tuscumbia
Ala
Evan
Houston Evans
Dow Gargis
Andrews Cox
Professor Bisbee Found Dead in Suspect Case
In a tense sequence at the boarding house, John Jones and Henry rush to uncover the killer behind Spinelli’s stabbing. They learn Professor Bisbee has disappeared, then the phone reports Bisbee is dead, shot in the back, triggering a race to the scene.
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Henry
Spinelli
Professor Bisbee
Mr. Jones
John Jones
Bisbee
Jones
Richard
Mrs. Potter
Revival Begins at People's Church Echoes of Hymns in East Decatur
A revival started last night at the People's church in East Decatur with Rev. O. B. Lansbury of Memorial Methodist church preaching. Kenneth Hennessy, high school band director, leads the singing and will provide special musical offerings. The public is invited to attend.
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People’s Church
East Decatur
O. B. Lansbury
Memorial Methodist Church
Kenneth Hennessy
Stormy Weather Man Blamed Weather After Burglary Arrest
A 34 year old man found in a ransacked Philadelphia machine shop blamed the stormy weather for his plight. Accused of burglary he told police he assembled items to steal then chose to nap and wait for rain to stop.
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Philadelphia
Lelia Cantwell Seton Hall Highlighted in Stand ard Tours Pamphlet
The Decatur Alabama historic De catur building and museum is featured in a national pamphlet with a mural of President Van Buren’s dedication in 1832. The Greek Revival bank hall houses Indian relics furniture and portraits including Andrew Jackson. Seton Hall is open 10–12 and 1–3 weekdays and 1–5 Sundays with voluntary contributions.
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Lelia Cantwell
Seton Hall
Decatur
Federal Hall
New York City
Fennell
Trinity Mountain
van Buren
George and
Jeanor Bridges
Birmingham
Alabama
Andrew Jackson
Bank of the United States
Athens welcomes first baby aero passenger on vacation trip
Mr and Mrs Harold Harris and their two year old daughter landed at Park and Speak Airport Athens Alabama on July 4 to spend time with State Highway Patrolman J M McNeese. They are on a two week aeroplane vacation and report the baby is perfect.
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Athens
Ala
Harold Harris
Park & Speak
J. M. McNeese
Baked Beans In Tomato Cups a Budget Summer Dish
A simple summer luncheon idea using No 2 tin oven baked beans and four medium tomatoes. Scoop centers, mix centers into beans, fill tomato cups, top with bacon strips, broil until hot and bacon crisp. Serves 4. Also lists Tuesday menu items and a 1000 Island dressing recipe.
Harris Family Roots Mentioned in Birmingham
The Harris family comes from Birmingham where Mr. Harris serves as chief engineer with the Southern Natural Gas Company.
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Harris
Birmingham
The
Southern Natural Gas Company
Local Older Man Seeks Help After Incident
A terse local item notes an older man was involved in an incident on Het street. Details are scarce but authorities advise residents to remain cautious and report any related information to the police.
Meals and Costs From A Bread and Pork Dinner Plan
A daily menu lists bread and butter with plums and cocoa for drinks, and a braised pork dinner with boiled potatoes buttered cabbage and bread. The cost for the day is about 148 dollars.
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