Dumas Elected New President of Telephone Pioneers
Hal S. Dumas of Atlanta has been elected president of the Telephone Pioneers of America, succeeding Frederick Johnson. He will take office July 1, with William H. Hughes as senior vice president. The organization, formed in 1911, includes long service telephone employees and operates separately from companies.
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Hal S. Dumas
Atlanta
Georgia
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Telephone Pioneers of America
Mr. Dumas
Frederick Johnson
Bell Telephone Company of Canada
William H. Hughes
Newark
N. J
United States
Canada
Robert V. Davis
Penang Trial Ends In Acquittal For Mosque Trespass Charge
Sheikh Tahir Jalaladin cleared of trespassing after presenting a kiblut certificate proving mosque direction toward Mecca. Mosque caretaker withdrew the charge. The piece then recalls legends of the goat sucker nightjar and goats going blind.
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Penang
Tahir Jalaladin
Mecca
Northern Lights Reach Vast Altitude Above Earth
Report notes auroral displays occur at least sixty miles above Earth's surface, with observers describing the shimmering bands in high atmospheric layers and their visibility from northern regions.
VA Answers GI Bill Questions on Field Changes and Admissions
Veterans in this area can contact the VA regional office in Montgomery Alabama for guidance. The VA outlines that field of study changes require satisfactory reasons such as poor progress or alignment with aptitudes and training. On the job training with a supplemental course is allowed if the course is integral to the program. For delayed medical school entry after July 25, applicants must show yearly applications to medical school and VA will consider the interruption as beyond control and allow continuation when space becomes available.
Liquor Bequest Stirs Lively Los Angeles Wit
A humorous column recalls Nancy Alma Livingston who left her estate to a saloonkeepers’ fund if heirs refused. Bar gossip mocks the idea, noting heirs would likely contest, while bartenders debate the comedy and fate of inheritance in liquor friendly times.
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Nancy Alma Livingston
Los Angeles
Spread of the Gospel Amid Persecution in Early Christian Acts
The text recalls apostles facing threats after Jesus crucifixion while preaching boldly. It notes early believers sharing wealth, Paul seeking justice in Rome after a shipwreck near Melita, a venomous serpent incident, and healing by Paul as he travels with companions.
Bold Witnesses Spread the Gospel Amid Persecution
Early believers face threats from the council yet refuse to stay silent. Peter and John declare they must speak what they have seen and heard. Paul, under guard, expounds the kingdom of God for two years in his own rented house, teaching and preaching Christ to all who came.
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Jesus
Peter
John
Israel
Jesus Christ
Nazareth
Synagogue
Paul
Caesar
Moses
Lord Jesus Christ
National
Lincoln Memorial Construction Cost Reported
Article notes the Lincoln Memorial was built at a total cost of 2,940,000 dollars, detailing funding and contractor statements from the period.
Million Checks Sent To Vets
About 1 060 000 NSLI dividend checks have been mailed by the Veterans Administration. The VA estimates 8.2 million total checks will be issued, totaling 685 million dollars in refunds. Payments cover NSLI policies active for at least three months between 1948 and 1951.
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Washington
National Service Life Insurance
NSLI
Veterans Administration
Far East Center Hong Kong Denies War Goods
Far East Center Hong Kong acts as a hub to deny war goods to Red China which has sent troops to fight U N Forces in Korea. Hogan is the director. Mas sey Home Demonstration Club held a regular meeting Friday afternoon with Mrs J F England as hostess. Mrs Ray Buckelew and Mrs Price Bryant led a cooking demonstration making gingerbread and spoon bread. Families visiting include Horace Lee Kirkpatrick and children of Leesdale with Gertis Hogan. Ronnie and Larry NeSmith of Anniston with the Hogans. Ronald Minor and Ardmore with Mrs S B Hardwick. Billy Jo Buckelew visiting Hartselle with Carlton and Arthur David Buckelew. Peggy Jean Hogan visiting Five Points with Dianne and Sue Kirkpatrick.
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Hong Kong
Far East
Red China
U. N
Korea
Ronald Minor
Ardmore
S. B. Hardwick
Billy Jo Buckelew
Hartselle
Carlton
Arthur David Buckelew
Peggy Jean Hogan
Dianne
Sue Kirkpatrick
Massey Concert at McKendree Saturday Night
The Crane Hill Quartet will perform at McKendree Saturday night at 8 o'clock, sponsored by the Men's Club. The public is invited. Sunday featured homecoming at Mt Nebo with elder voices in morning services led by Walter Speegle, Charlie Mitchell, and Dan Harvey. Afternoon used new convention books under Milton Kyle. Memorial singing planned for Evergreen on Sunday, June 17.
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Crane Hill
McKendree
Mt. Nebo
Walter Speegle
Charlie Mitchell
Dan Harvey
Milton Kyle
Evergreen
Children Day Outing to Brushey Creek Lake
A local school group traveled to Brushey Creek Lake in the Black Warrior National Forest for an all day Children’s Day outing drawing nearly a hundred participants. Mr and Mrs David Hardwick and their son of Miami Florida visit Florence relatives for two weeks. Mrs Edward England is ill at Decatur General Hospital but slowly improving. Mt Nebo church forms Baptist Training Union with weekly Sunday night meetings inviting all. Howell
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Brushey Creek Lake
Black Warrior National Forest
David Hardwick
Miami
Florida
S. B. Hardwick
Decatur General Hospital
Mt. Nebo
Baptist Training Union
Howell
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New York
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2Nd Ave
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