Cullman County Liquor Referendum Motion Moves Forward
The Cullman Democrat reports petitions circulating in Cullman and Hanceville to seek signatures for a county wide liquor sale referendum. If 25 percent of last general election voters sign, an election must be held within 30 to 45 days. Proponents seek liquor sales limited to state stores with bans on retail licenses and restricted beer outlets in incorporated towns.
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Cullman
Cullman Democrat
Hanceville
Cullman County
Wallet recovered after subscription payment tip
Alabama Courier in Athens reports Wallace Coleman recovered his wallet after paying his subscription and receiving a receipt. He later sought the wallet, offered $47, but the wallet was found by a Good Samaritan and turned in to Easley’s Feed Store, bearing only the Coleman receipt as identification.
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Alabama Courier At
Athens
the Courier
Wallace Coleman
Easley
Beasley
J E Waggner Dies in Wisconsin
Dr and Mrs E A Harris 1623 Endlam Boulevard and Miss Freda Waggner were called to Ashland Wisconsin Saturday by the death of Mrs Harris and Miss Waggners father J E Waggner who had been living with his daughter and died of a heart attack while visiting in Ashland Funeral services will be held and burial made in Wisconsin.
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Endlam Boulevard
Freda Waggner
Ashland
Wis
Harris
Rail stocks lead market rally on hopes of freight rate boost
The market shows strength in rails reaching a 15 year high average as traders anticipate higher freight rates and rising car loadings. After the railroad strike ended, transportation shares led gains while the week saw modest turnover and several cattle price ranges from $10.50 to $18.45 across grades and types.
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Victor
Eubank Jute
Cotton Futures Rally As Mills Bid For Spot Cotton
New York cotton futures rose despite quiet dealings as mill demand and expectations of looser price controls push prices higher. Mills bid for spot cotton while offerings stay limited, with low quality cotton advancing to attract spinners. Census data on May cotton use due June 18 provides further market context.
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New York
Census Bureau
Southeastern Area Cattle Market Review Summary
The eight major plants received 1673 cattle and 542 calves, down from a year earlier, with a light week-to-date total of 525 cattle and 8 calves. Demand was broader than supply, with buyers including replacement sellers and small packers. Prices held steady to 50 cents higher, gains favoring medium to better grades, stocker activity steady, and a few good to choice long-fed steers 900 to 1000 pounds on offer.
Army Ruling Extends Enlistment Window and Open Saturdays
The Army recruiting office announces June 30 as the last day for new enlistments and re-enlistments to use family allotments and for ex-servicemen to hold former ranks. The office on the county courthouse second floor will be open Saturday mornings. Four Florence youths and two others enlist in ordnance and air corps for three years and depart for Fort McClellan for induction tests.
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Army Recruiting Office
Army
Army Air Forces
Florence
Ordnance Department
Europe
Charles M. Sego
Clinton C. McLain
Donald G. Secar
William Bruce Kelly
Robert Henry Ashley
Air Corps
Fort McClellan
Army Recruiting. Office
Feeder and Calf Cattle Prices Across Florida Markets
Market report shows various cattle prices in Florida and region. Beef cows ranged from 7.50 to 11.30 for cutters, good fat cows up to 15.00, calves 14.00 to 18.00 in the Southeast, and common stocker steers 10.50 to 12.50 with some 13.00. Common and medium grades traded 9.50 to 13.50 for sausage kinds, and pairs of cows with calves sold 53.00 to 80.00.
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Florida
Southeast
Church Groups Collect Clothing for Overseas Relief
The Memorial Drive W S C S and Girl Scout troop seven collected 389 pounds of used clothing including 71 pairs of shoes for overseas relief. The items were shipped to New Windsor Maryland for distribution in needy countries. About 30 women contributed at a meeting at Mrs W A Beems home and about 10 Scouts canvassed West Decatur. Lilie Couch is W S C S supplies chairman.
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Girl Scout Troop Seven
New Windsor
W. A. Beems
West Decatur
Lilie Couch
Decatur Men Attend Meet In Alabama Underwriters Group
J Hunter Grant of Mobile was named president and Allen Hopkins of Montgomery vice president of the Alabama Association of Life Underwriters at the annual convention and one day sales congress in Birmingham. Decatur delegates included R.H. Orton president of Decatur Life Underwriters, Howard Belser president-elect, J Watson Carlisle secretary treasurer-elect, H.G. Williams state committeeman, J.D. Bush and E.H. Reuh. The new officers will begin their terms.
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J. Hunter Grant
Mobile
Allen Hopkins
Montgomery
Alabama _ Association of Life Underwriters
Birmingham
Decatur
R. H Orton
Decatur Life Underwriters Association
Howard Belser
J. Watson Carlisle
H. G. Williams
J. D. Bush
E. H. Reuh
Decatur Association Plans Meeting After Speaker Session
Terms July 1. Other officers will be appointed by the board of directors. Speakers at the session at the Thomas Jefferson hotel included E. Tom Proctor Nashville W. W. Walker Nashville Wayman Ly Dean Jacksonville Fla and Mayor Cooper Green Birmingham. The next Decatur association meeting is set for Friday July 19.
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Board of Directors
Thomas Jefferson Hotel
E. Tom Proctor
Nashville
W. W
Decatur Association
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Wall Street
Chicago
Southeastern Area Cattle Market Review
Bank Street
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Goodzyear
THOMAS MOTOR C@o
Second Ave
CANAL
Gilman Aluminum
Hamilton
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Petteys
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Alabama
Pelley Cleaners
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W. G. Pettey
Calvin Pettey
Everett Pettey
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