Stidger Family Reunion Held at Somerville Home
A Stidger family reunion gathered Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Guy R. Bishop’s Somerville home. It marked the first reunion since 1940 with most children attending except Mrs. George Medler. Dinner featured numerous Stidger relatives from Alabama, South Carolina, and nearby towns, and local relatives visited in the afternoon.
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Stidger
Guy R. Bishop
Somerville
George Medler
Tanner
Eldon Stidger
Elbert
Lacey's Spring
Tom Stidger
Shelby Jean
Patsy
Alvin Lawrence
Judy
Mary
Jack
Charleston
S. C
Telford Gilley
Mt. Pinson
Ala
Jack Gilley
Aaron and
Glenn
Jeff Gilley
Mary Helen
Birmingham
Bessie Melvin
Bernice
Ricky
Kenneth
Lacey's
Buford Stidger
Wendell
Huntsville
W. A. Stidger
William Irvin
Paulette
Annette
Bill would make Jan thirty a national holiday for FDR
Rep. DeGraffenreid of Alabama introduced a measure designating January 30 as a legal holiday nationwide in honor of the late Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The date marks the former president's birth.
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Washington
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Rep. DeGraffenreid
D-Ala
Johnson Chapel Baseball Club Sponsors Picnic
The Johnson Chapel baseball club will sponsor a picnic at the Johnson Chapel ball park on Saturday July 30. Games begin at 9 30 a m with Neel versus Liberty, 11 00 a m Hart selle versus Cedar Creek, 1 00 p m Ebenezer versus Johnson Chapel, 3 00 p m Slip p versus Rinky Dinks. Lunch at noon for tyers hamburgers candy and drinks sold in the stand. Proceeds go to the ballclub. A cordial invitation was extended to everyone.
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Johnson Chapel
Neel
Liberty
Hartselle
Cedar Creek
Ebenezer
Tyers
TVA Milestone Watched As Farm Family Receives Power
BELLS Tenn July 27 The flip of a switch tomorrow marks TVA s 1 000 000th customer Mr and Mrs Chester Williams of Fruitvale Crockett county own a 100 acre farm Their farmhouse and outbuildings have been wired for electricity for days the switch ceremony celebrates bringing power to about two thirds of Valley farms since 1933 Officials from 144 distributors R E A and TVA will attend James P Pope TVA director will deliver the principal address
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TVA
Tennessee Valley
Williamses
James P. Pope
Nature In Focus Takes Lead In Art Movement
A brief note outlines a shift in the art scene with an emphasis on natural themes. The piece hints at new directions led by a prominent creator, signaling momentum for a broader cultural reorientation.
Alabama Congressmen Vote Against Anti-Poll Tax Bill
All nine Alabama representatives opposed the anti-poll tax measure in the House vote, 273 to 116. The lawmakers listed were George Andrews, Laurie Battle, Frank Boykin, Edward DeCraffenfeld, Carl Elliott, George Grant, Sam Hobbs, R. E. Jones, and Albert Rains.
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Washington
Alabama
House
George Andrews
Laurie Battle
Frank Boykin
Edward DeCraffenfeld
Carl Elliott
George Grant
Sam Hobbs
R. E
Bob) Jones
Albert Rains
Parker Confirmed United States Attorney for Alabama District
Washington July 27 The Senate confirmed Edward B. Parker as U S attorney for the middle district of Alabama. Parker currently serves under an appointment that expired November 23, 1946.
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Parker
W’ashington
Senate
Edward B. Parker
U. S. Attorny
Middle
Alabama
Want To Crash High Society Buy Hope Diamond Says Boyle
A 1950s feature notes buying famous jewels opens high society doors. The Hope Diamond, once owned by Mrs. Ivalyn Walsh McLean, is discussed as a social magnet and investment, with Frey of Harry Winston detailing past targets and the stone’s famed luckless history. It is currently off the market as a nationwide charity tour begins. Jewelers cite the market’s base in mid income buyers and a growing interest in male gem-wear while foreign buyers look for large stones as investments.
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Boyle
New York
Ivalyn Walsh McLean
Washington
Daniel I. Frey
Harry Winston
McLean
Supreme Court
Frey
Dennis O Dunn Set for Pacific Cruise Visit
Dennis O Dunn a ship's service man second class USN son of Mrs will leave San Diego California late this month aboard the escort aircraft carrier USS Bairoko for a cruise to the Hawaiian and Marianas Islands During the voyage crew members will have liberty at various Pacific ports and islands The Bairoko is scheduled to return to San Diego early September
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Dennis O. Dunn
USN
San Diego
Calif
Hawaiian
Marianas Islands
Pacific
Anti-poll tax bill returns as Senate fight looms
Washington July 27 The Nation says the anti poll tax bill that the House passed will likely die in the Senate this year due to unlimited debate and a filibuster by Southern Democrats. The piece notes four prior House approvals and argues the issue hinges on Northern Democrats and Republicans overwhelming Southern Democrats. It details seven Southern states where the tax blocks voting and recounts arguments for and against federal interference. It predicts another push next year as advocates vow to persist despite annual setbacks.
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Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Virginia
Arkansas
Exas
Mississippi
Alabama
South Carolina
Tennessee
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Aia
Johnson Chapel Baseball Club
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Star Gazer
By Clay R. Pollan
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VIRGO
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Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
BOEC
Capricorn
BEC
Aquarius
Pisces
Securit
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Bank St
Russell Nolen
Bank Street
Texas
Hal Boyle
Haviland China Fostoria
Wallace—Gorham Towle
Reed and
Barton
Princess Theatre
the Nation
James Marlow
Houser
Florist
East Moulton St
Dillehay
Ree Cine Highway
Ryan Missionary Baptist Church
Music Box
Hillbilly
Ulari
Lee Street
Ford
John White Motors
First Avenue
Moulton Street
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