Camp Westmoreland Near Florence Opens For Scouts Monday
Camp Westmoreland near Florence resumes the 1938 season on Monday June 20 with expected participation from nine Alabama counties and as many as 300 scouts over six weeks. Scout executive Barney E. Norris says weekly limits of 50 scouts, with weeks two and others already filling fast, and registrations coming in daily. After regular camping, Sea Scouts and other groups will use the grounds, with ongoing use year round. Improvements include the Logamarsino cabin, painted cabins, a new beginners crib at the swimming hole, and a new diving board at the high dive. Jessie Pinkston will again be involved.
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Westmoreland
Teney Council
Sea Scouts
Norris
Logamarsino
Jessie Pinkston
American Indian stamp portrait noted in Scott’s book
The 14 cent United States stamp shown in Scott’s Scrap Book is labeled American Indian and carries a portrait not of a specific person. Copyright 1938 King Features Syndicate.
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United States
King Features Syndicate
Ing
Scout council names staff and camp plans for upcoming session
Chef and assistant announce a new range and ice box to produce hot biscuits and puddings in volume for Scouts. Mr Norris will lead with EB EB Spear Jr of Decatur as assistant camp director and Johnny McCrory of Florence as quartermaster. Cabin leaders and other roles chosen. camp starts on the 17th for instructions and final program prep. Health requirements are tightened per county authorities and expected to be strong this year.
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Jessie
Norris
EB. Spear, Jr
Decatur
Johnny McCrory
Florence
Annual Macedonia Sing Is Scheduled
The annual sing at Macedonia church near Decatur has been scheduled for the fourth Sunday in June with elaborate plans in progress. Directions issued: from this section drive Danville highway to the foot of the mountain then turn right onto a pike for convenient access.
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Macedonia Church
Decatur
Danville
Community Singing Draws Local Residents to Speake Sunday
Lawrence County Enon reports a Sunday singing event with attendees including Dee Lediow family Laura Owen Dorothy Clezzie Lediow Lettie Led low Sallie Ret Sue Birt Kenum Charlie Clint Kenum Lyle Milliard Reeves Jessie Lediow Otto Ocelle Hensley J P Kensley Addie Bee Junior Minnie McCormick Trus Jenkins Frank Myers Clarence Hensley Arthur Jones Vernon A W Jones Jr Claude Byar from Mountain Home and visits by R I Hensley and Wilbur Byars families with others attending.
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Dee Lediow
Laura Owen
Dorothy
Clezzie Lediow
Lettie Ledlow
Sallie Ret
Sue Birt Kenum
Charlie
Clint Kenum
Lyle
Milliard Reeves
Jessie Lediow
Otto
Ocelle Hensley
J. P. Kensley
Addie Bee
Junior
Minnie McCormick
Trus Jenkins
Frank Myers
Clarence Hensley
Arthur Jones
Vernon
A. W. Jones
Toy train maker posts $380000 net profit last year
A major toy train manufacturer reported a net profit of 380000 dollars for the previous year while a large locomotive builder incurred losses.
More Fish Increase in Alabama Streams
Alabama streams now hold about 25 percent more fish than half a century ago, said Commissioner Frank Bell of the United States Bureau of Fisheries. He spoke at the dedication of a new hatchery near Birmingham that will supply thousands of fish annually for North Alabama streams and rivers.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Frank Bell
United State Bureau of Fisheries
End of revival at Central Methodist Church
The final revival service led by Dr. Hunter at Central Methodist Church featured grateful closing remarks and a duet by Mrs. Marion Vickery and C. E. B. Lowery. Hunter preached on Romans 1 16 stressing the gospel as God’s dynamite for salvation for all who believe and highlighting its infinite reach and transformative power.
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Hunter
Central Methodist Church
Tag on fashion proposed to curb dress returns
Oklahoma City June 16 Ward J Mullen manager of the Retail Merchants Association proposes sealing large tags on dresses taken on approval and instructing dealers to refuse returns if seals are broken to curb feminine customers who wear outfits to parties then return them as unsatisfactory.
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Oklahoma City
Ward J. Mullen
Retail Merchants Association
The War of the United States Rebellion compendium
The largest historical compilation, titled War of the United States Rebellion, comprises 120 large volumes detailing the conflict. The set stands as a monumental archival resource for Civil War era records and narratives.
Daily Cross Word Puzzle From Holland Public Law 14 Round
A readable fragment presents clues and partial grid from a 1938 King Features syndicated crossword. Entries reference words like unctuous, Persia, Es ker, and various number and subject clues, with scattered letter hints and partial answers visible in the puzzle layout.
Births exceed deaths in Lauderdale County May report
Lauderdale County shows 96 births and 38 deaths in May per county health officer Dr. J. E. Dunn. The vital statistics report notes births more than double the deaths amid ongoing population indicators in Florence Alabama.
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Florence
Ala
Lauderdale County
J. E. Dunn
Ranking Golfers at It 32
Thirty-two of the Souths top amateur golfers began the sudden death eliminations in the Southern Championship after 36 holes of qualifying. Medalist Billy Eager from Valdosta Ga leads with 150 while Wright Adams LSU and Paul Leslie LSU strive to challenge him in the first of two 18 hole rounds.
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Kenneth Gregory
Billy Bager
Valdosta
Georgia Tech
Ocean
Eager
Wright Adams
Louisiana State University
Valdosta (Ga
Morton Bright
Albany
Paul Leslie
Leslie
Tommy Aycock, Jr
Jacksonville
Florida
Let Us Say With Paul I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel
A biblical quote about confidence in the gospel is cited, referencing the Apostle Paul and his stated stance. The excerpt emphasizes boldness in sharing Christian faith.
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Dr. Hunter
Paul
Christ
Rome
God
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