June Cold Holds Southeast as Record Low Is Reported
The Associated Press notes a rare June cold snap across the Southeast with Atlanta tying a record low of 56 and other cities from Macon to Jacksonville posting cooler than usual readings. Forecasters warn the warmth will return slowly while a broad cold drainage from Canada influences the weather.
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US Motor Truck Registry Totals 5,725,000
The United States reports 5,725,000 motor trucks registered nationwide. Authorities highlight this figure as a snapshot of the nation’s trucking fleet size and vehicle registration scale.
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United States
Old Age Policy Pays Up To 100 A Month
Postal Life and Casualty offers a new accident policy for ages 65 to 85 with benefits up to 500 for death 100 monthly for disability hospital care and surgical benefits all for 1 cent a day no medical exam or agents contact provide name address age and beneficiary details for a 10 day free inspection write today
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Postal Life
Kansas City
Postal
MEAT By Junius A quirky courtroom and street level quips
A man with a bruised face and black eye explains to a judge the assailant. A banter about a missing dollar and a hole in a pocket follows. A church volunteer lament and a joke about a garter clash round out the snippets.
Gets in Our Hair Barber Etiquette Tale
A humorous tale contrasts a barber's intrusive style with new neighbors. The wife notes the couple seems devoted as the husband kisses his wife publicly. John questions the propriety and realizes he does not know the neighbors well enough to imitate such affection.
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John
Street Scenes and Quick Wits in a Small Town
A gravedigger notices two doctors behind him and questions his place in the procession. A street vendor jokes about gooseberries and prices. A church talk turns to Doctor Blank’s truth and staying dry. Two men plan to lose a boxing match, but a light tap interrupts their ruse.
Plan Now for Show in Fall in Decatur
The annual Morgan county dairy show and county previews move toward a Sept 23 24 1947 event in Decatur with plans for county shows to select entrants. Extension workers from Cullman Madison Limestone Lauderdale Colbert Franklin Winston Lawrence Morgan and dairy division of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce sanction the event. Cattle may be entered the evening before to accommodate observers. Farm Agent L T Wagnon promises more details as plans advance.
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Decatur
Cullman
Madison
Limestone
Lauderdale
Colbert
Franklin
Winston
Lawrence
L. T. Wagnon
Chilton County Peach Festival Set For July 16
Chilton County prepares a peach festival to debut July 16 in Clanton with a July 15 banquet at Thorsby to open the events. J Archie Ogburn, general chairman, says the queen will be chosen from 12 entrants and the festival aims to become an annual event with parades exhibits orchard tours and a dance.
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Clanton
Ala
Chilton County
J. Archie Ogburn
Thorsby
Ogburn
Cullman
Estate of Lois Roberts Deceased Probate Court Notice
Letters testamentary on the last will and testament of Lois Roberts deceased were granted June 11 1947 by Judge T C Almon. All persons having claims against the estate must present them within the legal time or be barred. E R Roberts June 16 23 30.
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Lois Roberts
T. C. Almon
E. R. Roberts
Cold Summer Day In Birmingham Sets Temperature Low
Birmingham on June 23 recorded 60 degrees marking the coldest first day of summer in 34 years. The day ended with a fall-like 61 degrees around 6 p.m., signaling a record-leaning chill for the season.
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Birmingham
Ala
Attendance Exceeds Seating Capacity at Grant Street Revival
The Grant Street Church of Christ revival meeting attracted far more attendees than the auditorium could seat on Sunday evening. Evangelist O S Lanham spoke on the Essentiality Of The Church, arguing that salvation centers in the Lord's church and critiquing infidelity modernism and denominationalism. Richard Rivers led congregational singing as Lanham presented scriptural proofs that other religious paths offer nothing after death.
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Grant Street Church of Christ
O. S. Lanham
Richard Rivers
Mr. Lanham
Lord’s Church
Cornelius
God
Lord Jesus
Evangelist
Jesus
Morgan 4-H Boys Camp Planned at Cole Springs
Morgan County 4 H boys will attend a camp at Cole Springs during the second week of July. The program runs from Tuesday July 8 to Friday July 11. Assistant County Agent John Livingston urges all interested boys to notify him, and to include name club and age when writing from Hartselle Alabama.
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Morgan County
Cole Springs
John Livingston
Livingston
Hartselle
Alabama
Referee Counts Out Foe After Kick Defeat Shocks Crowd
In a surprising boxing moment a fighter was counted out after a fall when a rival kicked him as the referee reached nine. The act led to immediate disqualification and a stunned reaction from onlookers. The column ends with a reflection on love and a note about U S cotton mills employing about 500 000 people.
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Blow
Blessings in the Church Highlighted by Evangelist
A Sunday sermon outlined blessings offered only through the church such as forgiveness grace and life with scriptural references. The speaker used a traffic light chart to urge adherence to biblical limits and cautions, detailing stops cautions and go signals for believers and outlining revival schedule through Friday with daily services and music classes.
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Church of Our Lord
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Jno
Jesus
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Ead
Frontiersman Sinnott Sees How Peace reshapes Europe
Former Captain Sinnott Jr of San Francisco once linked to the Ninth Infantry division now sails toward Japan to repatriate German prisoners and study postwar Europe. He reflects on the Leipzig capture and expects ex servicemen to follow Germany’s evolving role as a global hinge. He aims to teach economic geography and keep alive the memory of wartime sacrifices shaping the world.
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San Francisco
American Frontier
Europe
Sinnott, Jr
Ninth Infantry Division
Leipzig
Elbe
Sinnott
Japan
Germany
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