Morgan County Holds 37 Community Farmers Meetings
Morgan County will host 37 community farmers meetings over the next two weeks at diverse centers. County agent B G Hall notes monthly gatherings since January, with AAA topics and timely subjects led by local educators and agents.
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Morgan County
B. G. Hall
AAA
F. E. Martin
Danville
A. N. Mitchell
Somerville
R-3
L. G. McDonald
Eva
C. O. Blackwell
Fairville
R. C. Brown
Hartselle
L. T. Wagnon
R. L. Carlson
E. P. Thornhill
H. E. Orr
Penns
Camels Burn Slower Than Competitors Across 15 Brands
A note highlights Camels burning 25 percent slower than the average of the 15 largest selling brands, effectively equating to extra smokes per pack. The text lists multiple dates and venues in Alabama for campaign or sales events run by various speakers including L. T. Wagnon, E. P. Thornhill, R. C. Brown, and others at halls, schools, and churches from June 22 to June 30. The record preserves event names and dates without sensational detail.
Alabama Proclamation Announcing 1939 Constitutional Amendment Election
Governor Frank M Dixon proclaims an election on July 11 1939 to consider a proposed amendment to the Alabama Constitution of 1901. The notice requires four weekly proclamations in each county and details provisions on indictable offenses and grand jury dispensations. Secretary John Brandon affixes the Great Seal.
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Alabama
Frank M. Dixon
State of
Montgomery
Camel Cigarettes Prove More Tobacco Weight and Longer Ash
A reader note cites scientific tests on 16 top selling brands showing Camel cigarettes have more tobacco by weight than the average and hold their ash longer than rivals. The ad touts Camel economy and flavor advantages as a reason to choose Camel.
American youths to become fliers under new program
Washington reports that within four months the first of 95 000 American youths will be trained to fly under a federal plan. Congress sent the bill to the White House to build a large pool of airmen for peace or war and civil aeronautics officials expect full training by October 15 with ground schools in 300 to 400 colleges starting in September and flight training to follow.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Civil Aeronautics
Denver man reports knife confrontation over phones
Ira Sneary, a portable telephone installer, described a June incident where a man pulled a knife during an argument. Sneary said he climbed a pole and used a phone to contact police.
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Denver
Ira Sneary
Sneary
Alabama county officials push plan for coordinated road system
Alabama Association of County Commissioners officers urged legislation to allow the state highway department to match county funds for employing engineers. The call ed meeting was held here yesterday.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Highway Department
Alabama Association of County Commissioners
Reward Offered for Arrest of Accused Rapist
The office of Governor Dixon authorizes a $200 reward for the arrest and conviction of a black suspect accused of raping a white woman last Saturday night.
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Montgomery
Ala
Dixon
Harvest Activity Heats Up as Farmers Ready for Sunday Work
In Emporia territory farmers await a heavy Sunday of harvest with elevators keeping doors open to handle wheat. Weather improves with clear skies as ripened grain heads crack and more combines hit fields. Potatoes from Munn Hightower reach Athens market, with potential three tons per acre.
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Emporia Gazette
Kuneda
Emporia
Apur
Munn Hightower
Athens
Hightower
Decatur
Controversy Over Argentine Beef Purchases Probed
A wartime tone outlines beef purchases and policy moves as Argentina eyes imports and a chilled meat plan. Officials debate the public mindset, the foot and mouth treaty, and potential precedents in US Argentine relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Cantilo
New Pastor Moves Here for Decatur Gospel Tabernacle
Robert J. Adams from Tampa and his wife arrive to lead the Decatur Gospel Tabernacle at Sixth Street Avenue South under Rev. Glenn V. Tingley of Birmingham. The brick veneer building rises by volunteers as the interdenominational Christian and Missionary Alliance works to spread the gospel in 96 languages. The couple, Florida Bible Institute graduates, plans to join CMA missions in South America and reside at 1414 Fourth Avenue.
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Robert J. Adams
Tampa
Florida
Decatur
Sixth Stree Avenue
Glenn V. Tingley
Birmingham
Christian and Missionary Alliance Movement
Alliance Witnesses
Christian Church
Adams
South America
Florida Bible Institute
Temple Terrace
4Th. Ave
Abandoned St Louis District Station Key Dilemma
In St Louis in June 71 the district station intended for abandonment remained unlocked because Superintendent Joseph Farrell could not locate the building keys. The doors had not been locked since the 1886 opening.
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ST. Louis
Joseph Farrell
It Might Have Been a Good Deal for All Involved
The remark suggests a deal that pleased all parties and woke everyone up, as reported by the Breeders Gazette.
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E. Martin
Neel
Oak Ridge
Union Hill
Gum Pond
Parkville
Laceys
Talucah
B.G. Hall
Center Grove
Mt. Zion
Trinity
Basham
Flint
Cotaco
E. G. Hall
Pleasant Hill
John Brandon
America
Decatur Marble & Granite Works
Commission
J. L. Joly
Prop
West Moulton St
Decatur, Ala
WPA
Sally
Parent Office
The
Senate
Argentina
King Peatures Syndicate, Inc
Collier’s
Johnston
Electric
J. B. Borland
Prichard
T. J. Brown
N. 50Th St
Birmingham, Ala
Maurice Guin
Fayette
Ale
Jesse Craddock
Headland, Ala
J. E. House
P. O. Box
Selma, Ala
Fred Coleman
E. 7Th St
Anniston, Ala
Alabama Electric, Dealers and
Alabama Power Company
Breeders Gazette
Prescription
Dillehay Drug Store
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