Community notes from Selma Times Journal and regional columns
A collage of letters and opinions touching on wartime thrift, census figures for Selma, and citizen discussion. Readers note delinquent taxes in Morgan county, Boys State reflections, American Legion praise, Red Cross mercy ships, and a push to arm the United States for peace through preparedness. The column cites Roosevelt, cites state press debate, and closes with a local preacher's letter urging readiness and restraint in the era of global tensions.
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Montgomery
American Legion
United States
Selma Times J al
William F. Price
Pete
Chewenas
Mary Norton
New Jersey
America
Maginot Line
Washington
Decatur Pageant Seeks Tickets for 120th Anniversary Event
The article notes tickets will be available at the earliest opportunity for Decatur’s pageant forming part of the 120th anniversary celebration. Plans unfold with anticipation as Decatur aims for a major communal effort and public recognition for the event.
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Decatur
Decar
If Allies Hold Six Months We Smash Hitlerism
The speaker warns that six months of allied resolve will suffice to defeat Hitlerism. If that period passes without success, a soothsayer would be needed to predict the world’s direction after Hitler’s dictated peace.
Japan urges world to back off China as Axis ties grow
The article notes Japan and Turkey edging closer to Axis alignment during World War II. It argues that Japan aims to assert itself, warning others to quit China and comparing with Italy’s historical declarations.
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Japan
Italy
Significance of Census Trends for Barbour County Towns
The Barbour County census data warn of declining small towns as opportunities attract youth elsewhere. Leaders must act within ten years to reverse the drying up trend by promoting small industry using local raw materials and farm products.
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Sma
Foundations for a bigger Decatur from 17 000 to 30 000
The piece argues that Decatur needs complete road networks, expanded schools, upgraded rail and river facilities, hospitals, sound government, a strong airfield, and ample churches. It says the city has many items in place and must finish the foundation to attract national attention and growth. The metro will attract city, county, state cooperation and civic groups.
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Decatur
Decature
Roosevelt speech draft shapes war stance rumor
Washington reports a debated tale suggests Roosevelt considered a diplomatic threat to Italy to push neutrality. The piece notes congressional and military testimony on defense prep and mail propaganda signals, including a longhand letter denouncing pacifism and a false attribution chain.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Charlottesville
Mussolini
Italy
Bullitt
Paria
Mr. Roosevelt
Clyde Hendrix Jr Takes Summer Post at Tennessee Valley Bank
One year ago Clyde Hendrix Jr accepted a summer position at the Tennessee Valley Bank and will return to Columbia University in the fall. The L and N Railroad will distribute its semi monthly payroll here Friday. W E Hefner bought the E L Rainey home on Oak street. Ann Tillery hosts a swimming party for Miss Sarah Knott and Miss Sidney Kline after visiting Birmingham. Marcella Gollier returned from Athens after attending the Smith Roberts nuptials. The day’s high thermometer reading reached 89 degrees. Born to Mr and Mrs Eli Street.
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Clyde Hendrix, Jr
Tennessee Valley Bank
Columbia University
Ann Tillery
Sarah Knott
Sidney Kline
Broadway Smalltalk Gallery of New York Celebrities
Walter Winchell on Broadway captures a parade of stars and social spots in New York. Jack Whitney Louise Macy Gloria Whitney Myrna Loy John Boggi ano George M Cohan and others appear as famed names frequent venues from Riviera to 46th Street eateries.
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New York
Jack Whitney
Louise Macy
Vogue
Monte Carlo
Gloria Whitney
Canary
46Th Street
Miguel Loring
Omaha
Damon Runyon
Bugs Baer
Wm. Curley
the Riviera
Myrna Loy
John Boggiano
Versailles
Manhattan
Hugh Marlowe
Ellery Queen
Music Hall
Paul Denis
Billboard
B'’way
47Th Street
Variety
George M. Cohan
Green Eyed Monster Jealousy sermon from The Daily Sermonette
The piece discusses jealousy as a green eyed monster rooted in fear. It traces jealousy from Cain and Abel to personal, neighbor, and organizational conflicts, urging perfect love through God and Christ to cast out fear and conquer jealousy.
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James
Cain
Ableman
God the Father
Jesus Christ
Picketing Sparks Comic Exchange On Broadway
In a Harlem Broadway moment Billy Rose says he is up to his ears in work when asked for an appointment. A passerby retorts a small man like him can’t have that much work. The banter ends with a quip about a gun being born at Coney Island and a rooftop, then clarifies the punch line: picketing.
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Qur Alley
Billy Rose
Rose
45Th
46Th Streets
Broadway
Coney Island
Bill
Midnight downtown brawl ends with street fight and payoff
In the early hours near a midtown hotel two society men fought a Cuban nose breaker. The assailant floored one, knocked out most of the other’s teeth, and the concerned police officer arrived as it ended. To avoid publicity both assailants bribed the officer with sums from fifty to one hundred dollars, totaling about three hundred.
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Cuba
Fragmented nightlife quotes from diners and clubs
Vivid snippets from Brown Derby Diamond Horseshoe Ruban Bleu and Riviera recount socialites jokes and jibes about traits and past wars. The remarks hint at public exposure and reputational risks among celebrities and figures in entertainment venues.
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Adam
Bunny
Riviera
Italy
Memos of a Midnighter and Midtown Hotel Aid
Memos report Luis Alberni denied club membership after war remarks while the Astor Hotel led Red Cross aid efforts and other midtown hotels offered space. Broadway actor Dewey was indicted for murder amid wartime chatter as Diamonds and diamond chips rise post blitz. Edith Luce dazzles with a betrothal sparkler and Lefty Gomez heir expected this week.
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Luis Alberni
a_ theatrical club
Tom Yawkeys
Ballream
Astor Hotel
Red Cross
Dewey
Broadway
Netherlands
Edith Luce
Lefty Gomez
Lohr
NBC
Broadway Casanova Explores Love's Dreaming Allure
The piece portrays a Broadway Casanova arguing that love consumes a man with dreams so he cannot sleep. It frames romance as a lively distraction that fuels his imagination and nightly restlessness.
June 11 Daughters and plant workers in Morgan County
A daughter Nellie Dolores planned for June 11 with events on the following Thursday night. Five hundred employees are at work in the Connecticut Mills plant. Pauline Wells, once seriously ill at home, shows slight improvement. Mrs. Oliver Wade remains ill at her East Walnut street home.
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Connecticut
Pauline Wells
Oliver Wade
East Walnut Street
Sounds In The Night at Clubs and Casinos
A fragment from a Leone era night scene collection notes lines about gowns like fences at Glen Island Casino and a coat of arms mop remark. It also includes a Versailles quip about a woman enduring with a man for his money and a brief Club 18 line on privacy.
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Leone
Glen Island
Versailles
Club
Dr Gibbs Uses River Metaphor To Heal A Patient
In a physician's office Dr Adrian Gibbs counsels a despondent man with river imagery and humor. He contrasts the river’s steady course with the patient’s worry about illness, urging belief in common sense and small, uplifting actions. The talk ends with a light remark on treatment.
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Adrian Gibbs
Rev E Nelson Allen Uses Stepladder For Missed Dive
Los Angeles report notes Reverend E Nelson Allen must rely on a stepladder if he misses the event. The item hints at a forthcoming appearance or action tied to a calendar date in June.
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Los Angeles
E. Nelson Allen
Dr Clendening Offers Seven Pamphlets For Readers
The Editor notes Dr. Logan Clendening provides seven pamphlets at 10 cents each. To obtain a pamphlet, send 10 cents and a self addressed stamped envelope to Dr. Clendening, care of this newspaper, listing titles on request.
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Clendening
Logan Clendening
Colleen Wright Sends 2 For U S Defense
Sixteen year old Colleen Wright walked a mile and a half to school daily saving two dollars to contribute to the defense of the United States. The gift was acknowledged by Daniel W. Bell, under secretary of the treasury, in Washington.
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New York
Sam
Colleen Wright
Washington
United States
Daniel W. Bell
the Treasury
Mystery Drops Up Battle Field Mystery in Nebraska
Farmer Paul Ren of Battle Nebraska reports he planted wheat in a field that yielded only barley last year after harvesting barley. He wonders how the unexpected crop switch occurred, noting the Wheat did not emerge while barley did.
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Battle, Neb
Paul Renfield
Tall wedding party stands at ceremony
The bride Clifford Thorne and groom Hazel Rich tower above guests with the maid of honor and best man also exceeding six feet. The humorous note highlights an unusually tall wedding party.
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Clifford Thorne
Hazel Rich
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Madeleine Carroll
Communist Party
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N. Y
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U. S
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Nellie Dolores
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