Farmers Face June Chores Amid Stiffer War-Time Costs
American farmers begin June under European war demands with lower prices for grains and cotton. The Agriculture Department projects farm cash income of 600 million dollars for June, about the same as recent years, while noting weaker foreign demand and milder domestic activity. Prospects include strong milk and dairy demand and continued sheep income, but livestock prices may lag as hog marketing peaks.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
France
Belgium
Holland
Merrifield Mansion Party Sparks Society Rumor
Morgan county farmers work with AAA to plan 1940 crops. 200 smallholders eligible for $20 minimum payment as soil-building practices advised. Estimated 3,500 farmers affected. county agent B G Hall notes increases in farm income from conservation efforts.
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Morgan County
AAA
B. G Hall
Hall
Maid to Measure theater plan stirs social divide
In a Merrifield home, Bill and Gayle stage a middle class event to launch their play Maid to Measure. They plan 1.50 admission for 400 seats, avoid high society, and anticipate society editors calling to discuss invitations. To be continued.
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High Hat Society
Miss Dixon
the Oaks
High Hat
Merrifield
Emhak
Bill
Gayle
Jeremy
Invita
Gly-Cas claims exceed expectations from long trial
A veteran pharmacist introduces Gly-Cas after twenty five years of work and reports over eighty million capsules sold. Mrs Martha Maples of 608 Ninth St Decatur testifies the product eased chronic digestion pain and back discomfort, improved sleep and bladder issues. Gly-Cas is sold at Loyd's Drug Store and other local druggists.
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Middlewest
Martha App
Hearing Postponed On NLRB Complaint Against Decatur Iron
The National Labor Relations Board postpones the hearing on a SWOC CIO affiliated complaint alleging Decatur Iron and Steel discriminated for supporting an independent union and limited CIO activity. The case cites John Lee Burch’s discharge tied to SWOC advocacy and requests reemployment.
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National Labor Relations Board
Decatur Iron and Steel Company
Steel Workers Organization Committee
CIO
Decatur
SWOC
John Lee Burch
Decoration Day Observed in Athens Confederate Cemetery
Decoration Day was observed in the Confederate section of the Athens cemetery Saturday afternoon with the U D C and D A R chapters and other organizations in charge. Flowers were placed on graves of soldiers buried in the Confederate circle. most of these soldiers were unknown.
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Athens
Ala
Second Census Counts Add 150 in Athens Alabama
Athens Alabama reports a revised population count adding 150 names to the second census. The net population change is now a 75 person gain from 1930 rather than a 75 person loss. The city's figure remains about 4208, marking the first decade without a 30 percent rise.
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Miss Dixon
Herald
The
Press
Chronicle-Post
Gayle
Molly
Oaks
Montrose Manor
Ben Merrifield
Arizona
Dixon
Jeremy
Granidson
Gazette
Merrifields
Athens
Ala
New Phenix City Names Perry Police Chief
Phenix City announces Jesse W. Perry, former 1925 26 chief, as police chief returning to department in various roles since, succeeding the prior head O.
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Phenix City
Ala
Jesse W. Perry
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Molly van Orsdale
Evening Gazette
Merrifield Mansion
Cholly Farrington
Sunday Chronicle
Gayle Dixon
Bill Bailey
Little Tempe Hyde
Christopher
Cestral Pres Agbocta
Mrs. Molly
Chiang Wego
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Air Corps Tactical School
Maxwell Field
Montgomery
U. & Army Base
Gene Ahern
Mrs. Puffle
Puffle Towers
Loyd’s Drug Store
Second Avenue
Moulton Street
Martha Ann Maples
Ralph’s
KODAK
America
Tobaccoland U
Chesterfield
Tare Bias Bettes
Tegerro
American Airlines
U.S.A
Liccert & Mrans Totacco Co
Ewe Ee
City Park
Danville Road
O, Gay
FHA
Wyker’s
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