Boll Weevil Strikes Hard Over Alabama
Alabama farmers face severe boll weevil infestations across the state. County agents and home demonstration workers conduct poisoning demonstrations using calcium arsenate nicotine and newer DDT based mixtures to protect cotton. Public health drives urge spraying livestock homes and outbuildings to reduce flies and mosquitoes with DDT demonstrations stressing costs and safety.
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L. C. Brackeen
Auburn
Ala
Ama
Servce
Alabama
Aged Athens Resident Neadum George Dies at 93
Neadum George, one of Athens county's oldest natives, died after a long illness at age 93. The 93 year old farmer belonged to Cherry Grove Baptist Church for over sixty years and is survived by two daughters, fifteen grandchildren, thirty-six great grandchildren, and several great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday at Oak Grove Cemetery with Sony in charge.
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Athens
Ala
Neadum George
Oak Grove Cemetery
Sony
George
Cherry Grove Baptist Church
William Smith
Nashville
Ora Bates
London Endures 21 Consecutive Sunless Days in February 1947
In February 1947 Londoners faced the longest sunless stretch on record with 21 straight days without sunshine. The absence of sun affected daily life and mood across the city.
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London
Another Heart Ailment Discussed By Doctor
County Health Officer L. R. Murphree explains rheumatic fever often begins in childhood and leads to rheumatic heart disease. He notes susceptibility, inherited tendency, and the role of streptococcus infections in triggering attacks. He urges home and medical prevention, rest, nutrition, and protection from colds and throat infections.
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L. R. Murphree
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