Alabama Legislature Opens To Tackle Enabling Laws And Stock Bill
Alabama’s 1939 legislature reconvened to consider enabling acts for five amendments and a state wide stock law along with the biennial budget. Governor Dixon signals support for the stock law while backing only selective measures. House Senate reapportionment remains debated and a January special session looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Mahan
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Frank M. Dixon
Dixon
North Alabama
W. W. Malone
Athens
House
Senate
Senate Code Committee
W. C. Holmes
Foley
White House
Baldwin Gulf Coast
Dan Gullett Cook
Wilcox
Baldwin Peninsula
Public Works Administration
Beleaguered Sarah Anne in a Snowbound Lodge
In a storm bound lodge Lynn Rhodes drinks and clumsily distracts while Sarah Anne plans escape. She discovers a ringing telephone and overhears hidden policemen plotting a raid as she contemplates seeking aid, unsure how to warn Bob and Corrine. The night grows tense with danger and pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Sarah Anne
Sarah
Anne
Lynn Rhodes
Berryville
Corrine
Lynne
Lois
Corrinne
Bob
Bernaeme
Robin
Bernice
Rhodes
Chicago
State Supreme Court Validity Bills Loom in Legislature
A state supreme court decision as to validity is tied to a bill prepared by Attorney General Thomas Law son, approved for submission, potentially today, to validate PWA bond issues and clarify future transactions. Speakers discuss four day week plans, with Merrill predicting two to three days work per week. Reuters notes possible auto license tag reduction bills in the coming summer session to avoid jeopardizing highway bonds and interest payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
PWA
D. Merrill
Dixon
Riddle's Chapel Gears Up for Quarterly Conference
Limestone county residents plan a large attendance for Tanner circuit third quarterly conference at Riddle's Chapel on Wednesday July 16 starting 2 a.m. Rev Hugh E Wright leads the local effort with Dr M E Lazenby district superintendent delivering the opening sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riddle’s Chapel
Limestone County
Tanner Methodist
M. E. Lazenby
Decatur
Hugh E. Wright
Tanner ~S
Tanner, Bethel
F. L. Holland
F. W. Shaw
Roy Black
A.M. Poole
C. W. Waldrop
R. C. Beasley
W. F. Hamilton
Wylie Pen
Congressman Risk Hanged in Effigy During Mock Trial
In Woonsocket Rhode Island a dummy symbolizing Congressman Charles F. Risk was hanged in effigy after a street mock trial criticizing his vote on WPA relief. The scene unfolded in a busy square outside the independent textile union headquarters with a lily and a congressional record in the dummy’s lapel.
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Woonsocket, R. I
Charles F. Risk
R. I
Congressional Record
Risk
Independent, Textile Union
Pattern 4193 at home panel-front dress by Anne Adams
Whisper soft summer dress pattern 4193 by Anne Adams features a tapered panel front and back flare with soft neck gathers. Choose loose sleeves or straight style with fringe, sizes 14 to 42, yardage for size 16 and ruffle details listed. Also promotes Anne Adams Summer Pattern Book and pattern orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Annie Adams
Decatur Daily
Pattern Department
New York
N. Y
Hartselle Social Roundup Includes Bridge Club and Visits
A Friday Bridge Club gathering hosted by Mrs. Arthur Howell featured porch tables and pot plants with punch. High score went to Mrs. Coy Summerford, bingo to Mrs. W. H. Block. Attendees included Mrs. Harvey Coleman and Mrs. Elliott Howell, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Howell
Harvey Coleman
Elliott Howell
Coy Summerford
W.H. Block
Mesdames J. F. Stewart, Jr
J. W. Henderson
Phil Orr
W. P. Snuggs
Harold Parker
J. B. Stone, Jr
J. R. Stone
W. H. Block
Senate passes bill to ban compulsory block booking
Senate approves a measure prohibiting mandatory block booking terms for ze ies amid House action on related minor bills. The move aims to curb forced reservations and protect consumer choice. Further committee work and votes in the House are expected before final passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSE
Banking Committee
Labor Committee
Senate
Church Union Sets Meeting in Cambridge Friday
The Decatur union of the your people's work of the Methods church will hold its monthly meeting at Cambridge Methodist near Athens. Miss Nannie Reed Watson of Decatur presides, leading progress. Rev. H. G. Reece hosts. Over 100 youths attended the last gathering at Oak Ridge. a larger turnout is expected Friday night with pastors urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Union
Your People’s Work
Methods
Cambridge Methodist
Athens
Nannie Reed Watson
Decatur
Oak Ridge Church
Cambridge Church
H. G. Reece
Train travel offers more for less with L and N fares
Promotes lower L and N coach fares as the economical safer travel choice. Claims air conditioned cars provide comfort unavailable by other transport. Encourages readers to write or call an L and N ticket agent for details.
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Gene Akern
Cope
Vaugan Scroop
Chattanooga
Nashville
Southern Railway System
Helen Welshmer
Supreme Court
Goodyear Welt Construction
Penney’s J. C Penney Company, Incorporate
Loyd
American Cleaners
Mia. W. T. Stewart
Emmett Bridges
Mira
Edward Stewart
Nelgon
Coy. Stephenson
Hartselle Girl Scouts
Morgan County
Cold Springs
Hartselle
Hanceville
Frances Lee
Modie McCutcheon
Ann McRae
Theresa Liston
Nancy Worth Jones
W. T. Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Betty Jo Stewart
Jessie Nelle Lee
Rachel Pattillo
Elizabeth Ann Peck
Carolyn Stewart
Clara Boyce Larkin
Mattie Rene Parnell
Georgina Rankin
Betty Lile
Betty Ann Brand
Louise Webb
Helen Warren
Wilda Hale
Mary Clyde Sapp
Jerry Bland
Joe Burleson
Richard Byrd
J. O. Burleson
Florence
Birmingham
S$. M. Nelson
Charlie Robertson
W. Y. Pattillo
BE. A. Oden
C. J. Walker
Town Creek
Moulton
Frank Aldridges
Bangor
Hilda Terry
Auburn
Opelika
Dinsmore Lindsey
Macon
Delphine Giers
Waldermose Springs
J. M Lindsey
Howard Burleson
Selma
J. T. Chitwood
Huntsville
Velma Rhea
Dunedin
Fila
W. A. Boger
R. L. Carlson
Bobby
Sarah Hardwick
KE. Gibson
Jack Summerford
8. M. Nelson
A. E B. Jackson
Sim Howell
Congress
Associated Press
Morgenthau
Commerce Committee
Church Union
Birmingham Iemmaninis Ae
Louisville
Cincinnati
Albany Grain & Coal Co
FORD
Mercury
Jack Smallwood
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