Diverse Odd Gadgets Rally Aluminum Drive Across Nation
Americans kick off a broad aluminum collection drive with items ranging from skillet lids to ice cream molds tossed into city collection pens. Officials raise targets from 20 million to possibly 40 million pounds as scraps pour in from Tacoma to Baltimore and Chicago.
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Associated Press
Lehman
New York
Americas
Tacoma
Wash
Chicago
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Rockingham Park
Salem
N. H
Lou Smith
St. Louis
New York Saints
Bpnid
Okla
Lubbock
Texas
Hitler
de Sec Oceana
Local Births and Community News in Limestone County
Mr and Mrs Oneal Chambers announce the birth of Hollis Wayne a 7 lb son born Sunday July 13 at Limestone hospital Grandparents include Mrs Earline Chambers Carey and Mr and Mrs Thomas L Taylor of Carey Other families mentioned include Mr and Mrs Stanley Johnson newborn son at Limestone hospital and grandparents Mr and Mrs John Batts and Mr and Mrs Leland Johnson W C Downs hospitalized and in serious condition Friends and relatives visit and a farewell party hosted by Mr and Mrs Snow Hardiman for Monroe Birdsong ahead of a year of training with about 100 guests attended.
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Oneal. Chambers
Hollis Wayne
Thomas L. Taylor
Carey
Earline Chambers
Elkmont
Stanley Johnson
Limestone Hospital
John Batts
Leland Johnson
W. C. Downs
R. C. Allen
Steve Allen
Athens
Robt
Broadway
Buster Hamilton
Louisville
Snow Hardiman
Monroe Birdsong
Mysterious 1833 halves shipment found in state files
A secretary of state clerk in Montgomery uncovers a 1833 note stating right hand halves for 109 dollars were sent, with left halves to follow. The note suggests cutting currency and shipping in parts to avoid loss from theft, a precaution by State Secretary John Brandon.
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Montgomery
Ala
Secretary of State
John Brandon
Mystery of the tunnel kept readers guessing
Henry and Jones discuss the disappeared murderer from the abandoned tunnel. They suspect Hans Svenson and potential life insurance tied to Ives. An investigator reveals Ives carried a $50,000 policy with double indemnity, aiming to prove murder or save the insurer money as the case moves forward.
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Henry
John Jones
Richard
Jones
Mr. Potter
Mrs. Potter
Pop
Model Railroad Club
Hans Svenson
Hans
Laurence
Mr. Ives
Henry Potter
Ives
John Ives
Willett
Johnson Chapel Social Roundup in Morgan County
Lulu Roberts visits brother Davis Roberts and Mrs Roberts of Liberty. Elmer White of Pratt City attends midweek visit with the Prides. Lolett Roberts of Decatur vacationing with her parents C. C. and ? Roberts. Davis and Mrs Davis Roberts host J. M. Glasgow family on Sunday. Wayne Raymon Roberts and Estelle Rollins visit Mary Lois and Charles Alline Maples. White and Gurnilene Glasgow stay in Pratt City with B. L. Osborn. Jarrett Puckett of California and Jimmy Mayfield of Texas visit local relatives. Large crowd attends ball game in G W Roberts pasture. Christine and Arline Glenn stay with Ernest McDonald’s family. Hendrine Rogers visits Mary Lois Maples. Mrs Bell Rogers and Eloise Rogers visit Ethel Glasgow and Lavern. Baskam Vines and Luther Glasgow visit J. M. Glasgow family.
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Lulu Roberts
Davis Robers
Mary Lois
Charles Maples Alline
White
Gurnilene Glasgow
Pratt City
B. L. Osborn
Jarrett Puckett
California
Jimmy Mayfield
Texas
Alvie White
G. W. Roberts
Christine
Arline Glenn
Ernest McDonald
Mathlene
Neel
Hendrine Rogers
Mary Lois Maples
Bell Rogers
Eloise Rogers
Ethel Glasgow
Lavern Maples
Baskam Vines
Birmingham
Luther Glasgow
J. M. Glasgow
Mrs. Glasgow
Alarm Clock In Doghouse Quietens Noisy Dog
E B Furguson in Danville Virginia discovers a ticking alarm clock kept in the doghouse silences his dog at night. The pup howls are noted to be frequent but stop when the clock ticks. Furguson says the device works consistently.
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Danville
Furguson
America
LaGuardia and O'Dwyer Vie For New York City Mayoralty
Mayor Fiorello La Guardia announces a third-term bid with support from the fusion and American Labor parties while William O Dwyer of Brooklyn emerges as opposition. O Dwyer, famed for busting Brooklyn crime rings, is the Democratic regular candidate, with a likely matchup against La Guardia after primaries. The mayor will continue as civilian defense director, arguing everyone is working harder.
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New York
F. H. LaQuardia
William O'Dwyer
Brooklyn
Washington
Fusion
City Hall
American Labor Party
O'Dwyer
GOP
Joseph D. McGoldrick
Newbold Morris
LaGuardia
Kings County
Five Boroughs
Frontier Days Rodeo Welcomes Hugh Bennett to Cheyenne
The arrival of Hugh Bennett, famed Arizona bulldog rider and roper, marks the nirth annual frontier days rodeo in Cheyenne Wyoming. His horse travels by automobile trailer to join the event lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild ST
Cheyenne
Wyo
Hugh Bennett
Arizona
Roper
Cross Stitch Pattern That Looks Like Applique Pattern 2926
Laura Wheeler designs a cross stitch pattern with 28 motifs from 4 by 6 inches to 1.5 by 2 inches. Send ten cents and provide name and address to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept. 82 Highth Avenue New York NY. Buyers and sellers know the most economical turnover can be had through Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Daily
Needlecraft Dept
Highth Avenue
New York
N. Y
Local store offers fast mail pickup service
Postmaster J C Salter and storekeeper J C Ledbetter announce improved service for quicker mail handling and grocery business. They say faster mail pickup will attract more customers and boost trade.
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J. C. Ledbetter
J. C. Salter
Thieves Break Into Dore Athanas Grocery Store
In Bridgeport Connecticut thieves broke into Dore Athanas' grocery store and stole ten large packages of headache tablets along with fifteen cartons of ettes and eight boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Dore Athanas
Ettes
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Central Prere Assochation
Morgan County Johnson Chapel
J. R. Daniels
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Warnet St
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Carl Chesty
Richard IZ
R.j.scott
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Are Dok
Gane
Laura Wheeler
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