Cooper to Lead Alabama American Legion for Year
Ottis L. Cooper of Red Level will head the Alabama department of the American Legion for the coming year after a unanimous election at the 28th convention. He succeeds Albert B. Stapp of Birmingham. The women’s auxiliary elected Mrs. W. W. Andrews of Jackson as president. James A. Lane of Huntsville became vice commander and George L. Cleere of Montgomery was reelected national executive committeeman.
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Birmingham
Ottis L. Cooper
Red Level
Alabama Department
American Legion
Cooper
Legion
Albert B. Stapp
Women’s Auxiliary
W. W. Andrews
Jackson
A. V. Summers
James A. Lane
Huntsville
George L. Cleere
Montgomery
Dave S. M. Unger
Mobile
W. E. Patterson
W. L. Thompson
Athens
Veterans group set convention site and awards touted
The 1947 convention site will be chosen by the executive board. Selma post earned an award for the highest inspection score and Huntsville post for top youth activities. Awards also went to Mobile Sulligent Fayetteville posts.
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Selma
Selma Post
Huntsville Post
Mobile
Sulligent
Fayetteville
James E. Folsom
San Francisco
Folsom
Cullman Post
Maritime Service
Alabama
Veterans Hospital
Montgomery
Morgan County Rescue Mrs W A Helms
Sgt and Mrs S L Nixon visited her sister and family the Whites. Miss Violet Hornbuckle and Willard Gable were married Friday. Emma Kate White visited Virgie Helms. Kathryn Owen visits her parents. Several attended the prayer meeting at Josie Naylor's. Community members called on neighbors Sunday afternoon and weekend visits were common among local families.
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S. L. Nixon
Soas White
Violet. Hornbuckle
Willard Gable
Emma Kate White
Virgie Mae Helms
Kathryn Owen
Leslie Owen
Ed Thomas
Ella Pettit
Josie Naylor
Wayne Baker
Deloris
Alice ‘Greenhaw
W. C. Williams
Janice Ransom
Arvil Henderix
Elbert Thomas
Jack Clemons
J. W. Yancey Sunny
Verlin
Verna
Grace Helms
Virgie Helms
Lewis Johnson
M. W. Pettit
Lee Husky
W. E. Helms
TVA's Advocates Tie Rural Prosperity to Global Peace
A co-director argued that TVA's program boosts a fair living standard and peace by developing natural resources. He contrasted two paths: exploitation for a few versus broad development for many, praising democratic efforts and regional cooperation in the Tennessee Valley Authority project.
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Tion
International Organization
Pope
Uri
TVA
Lions Club Holds OPA Discussion
Ben L. Britnell led a discussion on the OPA at the Decatur Lions Club luncheon at Woodall's. Members voiced opinions for and against the policy and Gene Bailey urged contacting congressmen to express views. Guests included Fred Armand H L Thornton Grover Allison and Otis Jeffries. Allison Smith was welcomed back into the club.
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Ben L. Britnell
Decatur Lions Club
Woodall’s
Gene Bailey
Fred Armand
H. L. Thornton
Grover Allison
Otis Jeffries
Allison Smith
Gandhi Guides India Toward Independence With British Plan
Mackenzie recalls Gandhi urging peace as All-India Congress accepts British independence plan after Moslem League agreement. He contrasts 1942 nonviolent campaign with current moment when 400 million Hindustanis move toward self rule, under Gandhi’s calm leadership.
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All-India Congress
Mahatma Gandhi
Hindustan
Bombay
Mahatma
India
Congress
Gandhi
All-India Congress Party
Stafford Cripps
Congress Party
Frost Rites Scheduled for William Taylor Frost
Final rites for William Taylor Frost 78 were set for 2 PM today at Harmony church with Rev. H P Copeland officiating. Interment followed at Lawrence Cove cemetery with Drinkard of Hartselle directing. Frost died Tuesday morning at his daughter's home Eva after a lengthy illness. He is survived by two daughters Mrs Carnell and Mrs A L Boyd Cullman 2, three sons H L Prost Eva G P Frost Hartselle and Cloyce Frost Decatur, and 23 grandchildren.
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William Taylor Frost
Harmony Church
H. P. Copeland
Lawrence Cove
Drinkard
Hartselle
Clifford Carnell
Eva
Carnell
A. L. Boyd
Cullman
H. L. Prost
Local ROTC Chapter to Convene Friday Meeting
The local chapter of the Reserve Officers Association will hold a meeting at the armory Friday night at 7 30. All officers who served with any armed force branch are invited to attend.
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The
Reserve Officers Association
Armed Forces
Allowance Increased for State Employees in July
The per diem for state employees with expense accounts rises from 4.00 to 4.40 starting July 15. Finance Director Hayse Tucker said Gov. Chauncey Sparks approved the increase after a study found average daily overspend of 41 cents. The annual cost to the state is about 40,000 dollars.
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Montgomery
Hayse Tucker
Chauncey Sparks
USDA urges careful polish of pewter dishes
Home economists of the U S Department of Agriculture say pewter pitchers and bowls should be polished on the outside but not on the inside if they are used to hold food.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Notice of Public Sale of Morgan County Real Estate
Legal notice in Morgan County Alabama states an order of publication for sale by Bryan McAfee the Morgan County Register. The 27.55 acre property in Section 13 Township 6 Range 4 West is offered at court door in Decatur for cash August 12 1946 pending court confirmation.
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Ruth McCarley Lewis
Morgan County Court
Morgan County
Alabama
Bryan McAfee
Register
Court House
Decatur
Towit
German Worker Describes Postwar Struggles and Hopes
A Berlin laborer recalls scarce tools and materials, mass emigration by skilled workers, and rationed wages under American-dominated work. He and his family face poverty with 70 marks weekly pay and 20 mark taxes, relying on rubble cleanup for 35 marks while fearing long rebuilding.
Sale of Liquor in Alabama Increases State Revenue
July 10. Net sales of alcoholic beverages in State stores totaled 16 886 880 for the first five months this year, a gain of about 4 million over 1945. ABC administrator E W Gunn says inventories were 2 719 921 on May 1, against 4 296 973 last year, and notes supply problems may force rationing as a last resort if stocks stay low.
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Montgomery
E. W. Gunn
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
ABC
Gunn
Hope and hardship voiced by a war era worker
The speaker fears inflation and grim prospects for work and family. He expresses little personal hope, seeks unity in Germany after the war, and desires education for his children, hoping for a better life than he has known.
Lavoptik Eye Relief Ad For Soothing Drops
An old style ad touts Lavoptik eye drops to ease sore inflamed itching and burning eyes. It claims three decades of success with prompt relief and a money back guarantee, noting eye cups and availability at druggists.
Morgan County National Bank financial statement June 29 1946
Morgan County National Bank Alabama reports assets of 9.34 million and deposits of 8.97 million as of June 29 1946 under OCC call. It lists loans and discounts 1.8 thousand overdrafts, government obligations, state and political subdivisions, bonds and stocks, cash and reserves, premises, and other assets. Liabilities include deposits 8.97 million and other liabilities, with capital accounts totaling 360 801. Memoranda show pledged assets 1.464 million and secured liabilities 1.124 million. J W Darrah cashier swears to accuracy July 8 1946 before Loretto Curtis Notary Public.
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United States
State OF Alabama
County OF Morgan
J W. Darrah
J. W. Darrah
Loretto Curtis
Ewell K. Gregg
E. W. Strother
L. A. Neill
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Fairfield
Hal Coons
Jasper
Ruby Jones
Ethel Morrison
Centre
Catesby Jones
Ross Keith
W. L. Riley
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M. E. Curtis
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Tim Lyons
2Nd Ave
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Mackenzie
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Germany
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Berlin
Silesia
Superior Cleaners
Lee ST
Decatur Transit
Poland
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