Junior Show Big Success At Hartselle Horse Event
A large crowd at Hartselle High School stadium watched a lively junior show with color and costumes. Winners included Fred Bennett Jr and Bobby Puckett as covered wagon drivers, with the colt event and multiple age classes, while judges Otto Jones and Harry Higdon assisted in awarding many prizes across ten additional classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowy Pteatee
Billie McCutcheon
Hartselle
Fred Bennett Jr
Bobby Puckett
Robert Peck
Mary Nel Groover
Normandy
Tommy Flowers
William Grissom
Fred Hamomad Jr
Billy Roberts
J. A. Stanford
Bill Stewart
Pat Wallace
David Dobbs
Ed Cooper
Joe Roberts
Red Burleson
Nell House
Hugh Pattillo
Billy McCutcheon
R. E. Wallace
Helen Royer
W. T McCutcheon
George Jacobs
Billy Ransom
Frank Howell
Bill Ransom
David Cobb
Less Fennoy
Negro
W. E. Kimbrough
Decatur
Otto Jones
Paul Bagsley
Shelbyville
Harry Higdon
Patriotic Service Planned By Central Methodist Church
The Central Methodist church plans a patriotic service at 7 30 p m Sunday with Rev G M Davenport preaching on Religion and the Birth of Our Country The choir will sing Recessional and the Children will salute Old Glory and the Christian flag The Boy Scouts will give the Scout oath and the young people will sing God of Grace and God of Glory The public is invited to attend the Independence birthday observance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
G. M. Davenport
Kipling
Cattlemen Protest Parking Meters In Sonora
Sonora cattlemen protest the city’s planned parking meters arguing a ban on hitching horses to them would effectively drive horses off the street. They denounce the ordinance as unfair to riders and ranch hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonora
Calif
Pardner
For Sale Electric Tools and Machinery
Too late to classify for sale with new electric skil saws and other machinery offered by Hubert Mitchell at 3271 Hariselle. Also note a stray June 27 yellow jersey cow with halter last seen near 703 9th Ave South, contact 1570-M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Mitchell
Hariselle
9Th Ave
Market Drama Fails to Sustain Steel Rally
New York markets close mixed as steel stocks briefly rally in late trading after a prior downturn. Activity remains light with many leaders unable to sustain gains while investors await news from the Congressional price control debate and stronger guidance on dividends and production. Bonds hold steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Markets at a Glance Stocks Rally Extends
Markets at a glance show irregular in stocks with steels extending the rally and bonds steady while rails move higher. Cotton is erratic with mill buying. New Orleans reports profit taking. Chicago oats lower on hedging pressure. hogs steady and active with a top around 14.85. cattle weak after a sharp decline with a top near 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Chicago
Nashville Livestock Market Mixed Close After Large Weekly Run
Nashville cattle prices show cows and bulls largely steady to lower with some strength late in the week. Slaughter steers and heifers soft, vealers 15.50 to 18.00, hogs steady with good weights at 14.55 ceiling, sheep steady as receipts near 20 000 head mark the largest weekly run in eleven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Federal State Departments of Agriculture
Use of tokens in state dying out in Alabama
Revenue Commissioner H. G. Dowling said token use in Alabama sales tax is fading and the 1947 legislature will likely abolish them in favor of a legal bracket system. Since enactment, 296,589,000 tokens circulated, enough to stretch four miles edge to edge. shortages occur, and merchants are urged to redeem surplus tokens for cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
H. G. Dowling
Alabama
Pitts Named Revenue Commissioner By Sparks
A. C. Pitts, chief of the sales tax division, is named Revenue Commissioner by Governor Chauncey Sparks to succeed Dr. H. G. Dowling. Dowling resigns to head the deaf and blind institute at Talladega. Pitts takes effectMonday and serves the remaining Dowling term through next January.
Contract Awarded for Birmingham Warrior Road Work
The state Highway Department awarded a contract to Dunn Construction Co. of Birmingham for grading drainage and asphalt pavement on 1.773 miles of the Birmingham Warrior road in Jefferson County at a price of $398,141.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantract
Montgomery
Ala
Birmingham Warrior
Jefferson County
State Highway Department
Dunn Construction Co
Birmingham
Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples
Emmett Day Jr of Somerville and Lola Floranel Bofids of Guntersville. Mack Andrew Landers of Danville and Mary Ellen Dean of Hartselle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Day Jr
Somerville
Lola Floranel Bofids
Guntersville
Mack Andrew Landers
Danville
Mary Ellen Dean
Hartselle
Russian moves in postwar Germany analyzed by AP
An AP Foreign Affairs analyst weighs Russia’s aims in Germany and Europe after World War II. The piece discusses possible Soviet strategies for a unified or federated Germany and whether Moscow could dominate postwar Western Europe. It notes public opinion from Fortune polls on Russia’s goals and future peace prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Germany
Berlin
Moscow
Ruhr
Rhineland
Europe
England
Rhine
Federated States
Socialist Unity Party
Social Democrats
America
Fortune
Ministers Struggle to Meet Paris Peace Treaty Deadlines
Delegates on the French Italian border side meet amid doubt on completing five treaties by today. Byrnes reports faint hope for a July 15 peace conference with possible summer timing. A special commission works to resolve Italy colonial governance while Russians push four power councils and Britain favors continuing current occupiers. Britain holds Somaliland Eritrea and Libya. Dodecanese accord with Molotov offer includes demilitarization and continued hydro power to Italy. Danube navigation talks stall yet Bulgaria to a 7250 ton navy and 3500 crew cap is agreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenda
Briga
France
U. S
James F. Byrnes
Italy
Britain
Somaliland
Eritrea
Libya
Vyacheslav M. Molotov
Danube
Bulgaria
Mississippi Senate Race Hints at White Supremacy Tactics
Mississippi voters hear heated talk on white supremacy in the senatorial race. Opponents challenge Bilbo over poll taxes and the tactic of intimidating Negro voters. Candidates Ellis and Harper campaign while Negro citizens face legal hurdles and call for peaceful participation amid friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson T. Levings
Bilbo
Mississippi
Levings
Tom Q. Ellis
Supreme Court
Frank Harper
John E. Rankin
William Arthur Winstead
William M. Colmer
Dan R. McGehee
Two Men Arrested In Flogging Case In Mississippi
Two white men E M Floyd and Webb Neal were jailed on $300 bond awaiting trial next week for assault and battery in a Brandon flogging. Matilda Pinkney and Frank Pinkney accused them of beating them after church, while Etoy Fletcher remains missing after alleging a separate vote registration flogging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Miss
Brandon
Henry Laird
Rankin County
E. M. Floyd
Webb Neal
Justice of the Peace
H. R. Sprague
Matilda Pinkney
Frank Pinkney
Percy Green
Jackson Advocate
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Laird
Pinkneys
Etoy Fletcher
Fletcher
NAACP
Jackson College
Courtland Man Dies Suddenly at Home
E. O. Campbell 90, longtime Courtland resident and Presbyterian elder, died suddenly at his home after an asthma attack. Survived by daughter Annie Campbell and step-daughter Mrs. Daniel Gilchrist, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Funeral 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Campbell home. burial in Courtland Cemetery. Brown directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Campbell
Courtland
Campbell
Presbyterian Church
Annie Campbell
Daniel Gilchrist
W. W. Glass
Decatur
Brown
Bilbo Advocates Suppression Tactics in Mississippi Campaign
Senator Theodor Bilbo, campaigning for re election in Mississippi, urged that keeping Negroes from voting could justify extreme measures. He proposed challenging Black voters at primaries under a state law, and suggested officials reveal ballots to determine eligibility. He claimed he is smeared by northern magazines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Theodor G. Bilbo
Bilbo
Mississippi
Democratic Executive Committee
Washington
Social
North
Red Cross Life Saving Course Opens at Crystal Plunge
Registration continues for junior and senior life saving classes to start July 1 at Crystal Plunge. Red Cross instructor George Porter says about 12 people plan to enroll. Swimmers should meet at 8 a.m. Monday. instruction is free, with optional books for purchase. A Senegal Springs session is planned with Miss Montyne Day as instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Plunge
George Porter
Red Cross
Senegal Springs
Montyne Day
Senate ends long talk on OPA price control extension compromise
The Senate neared final passage of a bill extending OPA powers to June 30 1947 with inflationary changes called booby traps by Chester Bowles. Barkley counseled the president to sign while OPA opponents warned of a possible death of temporary powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nomic
DPA
Paul Porter
Chester Bowles
Barkley
Congress
Bowles
OPA
Bob” LaFollette
Wisconsin
O'Daniel
Morse
R-Ore
Hayden
D-Ariz
O’daniel
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
Senate Hopefuls Clash Over Foreign Aid and FEPC
The candidate slate attacks a Britain loan and a permanent FEPC as ill advised and unfair to Southern interests. He pledges a firm, united stand against threats if elected. Ted Allen seeks labor support, while John Sparkman, James A. Simpson, and Thomas H. Maxwell also run in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Great Britain
FEPC
Ted Allen
Union Springs
Clo
AFL
John Sparkman
Huntsville
James A. Simpson
Birmingham
Thomas H. Maxewell
Tuscaloosa
Mayor Urges Health Measures To Fight Pests
The mayor calls for three health steps including cleaning stables and killing flies, disposing of garbage to deny access to flies, and destroying breeding places for mosquitoes and fleas.
Fractured Quote Sparks Speculation About Bilbo Safety
A fragment from an interview quotes a speaker promising care for Bilbo and warning others to expect vigilance. The incomplete line suggests concern for Bilbo's well being and protection measures.
Investigation of Balloting Looms
Washington reports a double barreled inquiry into plans to deny Negroes the vote in Mississippi's Senate primary. The senate privileges and elections committee will meet to review claims, with the FBI inquiring and passing information to the committee. Senator Smith urges action to protect the right to vote for all citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mississippi
Bilbo
Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
Smith
R-Nj
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Senate
Elections Committee
Congressional Record
Taylor
Idaho
New Jersey
Local Vets Return and Community Notices From Decatur
Robert C. Moore discharged from the Navy after 22 months with one battle star. Local events include hospital moves, ambulance transfers, church services, and community notices about baptisms, licenses, and upcoming tests. A turnip prize and hosiery price ceilings are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Moore
Hillsboro 2
Navy
South Pacific
Shortages Persist in Tires and Groceries Across Cities
Denver reports tires scarce for vacationers amid consumer shortages. In San Francisco a grocer cites 1000-item shortages. cereals, canned milk, soups, and soaps are chief items lacking. Canned tomatoes show up as a common shortage from Washington to Des Moines. other items like cooking oils and flour are tight in multiple cities. Men’s suits are limited nationwide with linings bottleneck. New Orleans notes summer suits in short supply while New York window shoppers see them.
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Denver
San Francisco
Washington, D.C
Philadelphia
Des Moines
Kansas City
New Orleans
New York
Veto battle clouds UN agenda amid Spanish dispute
The United Nations Security Council shelved a Soviet veto issue while Spain Poland tensions linger over world peace. Poland's Cocanmee left for Poland with no sign of council actions reopening the case. Dr. Herbert Evatt of Australia may press for a full debate on the veto at the assembly meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security’ Council
Poland
Cocanmeanee
Council
Assembly
Herbert V. Evatt
Australia
Mind events at Boston court as witness testifies
Helen Stavrou an 18 year old former Army airfield typist testified her mind had blacked out since she fainted on the witness stand after exposing herself to a 12 man jury to show what she said were initiations with cigarettes Farrell a 24 year old Somerville man is charged with assault and other offenses He collapsed in court yesterday and a physician said she suffers from tension and heat exhaustion
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Boston
Helen Stavrou
Thomas Farrell
Somerville
Miss Stavrou
Farrell
Herbert F Callahan
Miss Star
Miss Stavroll
South Pacific
Fifth Airforce
Vacation Bible School Opens Monday at First Presbyterian
Daily vacation Bible school begins Monday afternoon July 1 at 3 p m at First Presbyterian church. It is a joint program with Oakland Chapel for two weeks under Miss Mary Louise Garrett and William B Young. Faculty includes Mrs Ann Kingsbery Goforth Mrs G C Kirkpatrick Miss Mary Emily Barnum and others directing beginners primary junior and intermediate departments from 3 to 5 30 pm each weekday except Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
First Church
Oakland Chapel
Mary Louise Garrett
Wiliam
Young
Ann Kingsbery Goforth
G. C. Kirkpatrick
Mary Emily Barnum
C. H. Winston
W. F. Frazier
Alice Brown
E.M. Morrow
Peggy Wilds
Stock Plan to Be Explained at Hartselle Plant
All persons interested in purchasing stock in Modern Industries, a furniture plant expansion in Hartselle, were asked to attend the main office at the assembly plant this evening at 8 p m. The firm, led by Hubert R. Mitchell, plans to become a stock company to fund the enlargement, per F C Rozear of the organizing committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Hubert R. Mitchell
F. C. Rozear
Capone Unable to Transact Business in Miami Estate
Miami report states ex-mobster Al Capone remains at his Miami estate and cannot take part in any business. Dr Kenneth Phillips, caring for Capone since his Alcatraz sentence, issued the statement at the family's request amid Chicago vice claims linked to James M. Ragen shooting and Capone gang influence.
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Miami
Fla
al Capone
Kenneth Phillips
Capone
Alcatraz
James M. Ragen
Chicago
Capone Gang
Application Filed for Radio Station in Decatur Alabama
The Federal Communications Commission received an application from James R. Doss Jr to operate a new radio station at Decatur Alabama on 1050 kilocycles with 250 watts daytime power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Communications Commission
James R. Doss Jr
Decatur
Ala
Bids Sought for Highways Projects
The Alabama Highway Department advertises bids this week for road work valued around 3.3 million dollars. Bids will be opened July 12 in Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Highway Department
Durant and Wife In Frankfurt Deny Guilt In Jewel Theft
Col J W Durant and his WAC captain wife deny guilt in the theft of 1500 dollars in Hesse family jewels. Their Los Angeles attorney Brumbaugh says trial will start next month after witnesses arrive. most jewels recovered and Major David F Wats named as arresting officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Col
J. W. Durant
WAC
Glenn V Brumbaugh
Los Angeles
Washington
Durants
Brumbaugh
David F. Wats
Burlingame
Calif
Baumbaugh
Mrs. Margaret Greenhaw dies at Mayo Clinic
Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Athens for Mrs. Margaret E. Greenhaw 26 who died Wednesday at Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota. She arrived in Athens early morning and will lie in Spry chapel until the 1:50 p.m. cortege departs for the church. Interment in Athens City Cemetery. Survived by husband Weaver D. Greenhaw four daughters mother Minea Krim Athens two brothers Jackie and Bobby Athens two sisters Dorothy Krim Athens and Mrs Earl Watts Memphis father and mother-in-law Weaver A. and Mrs Greenhaw Athens pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret E. Greenhaw
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
First Baptist Church of
Athens
L. W. Hart
Spry
Athens City
Weaver D. Greenhaw
Barbara
Jean
Jane Greenhaw
Minea Belle Krim
Jackie
Bobby
Charles
U. S. Army
James
Birmingham
Dorothy Krim
Earl Watts
Memphis
Tenn
Weaver A. Greenhaw
Jasper L. Greenhaw
Oakley C. Greenhaw
James E. Krim
Charles Krim
Roy Johnston
Leroy Johnston
Little Miss Evelyn Simms Recovers From Broken Arm
Evelyn Simms daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Simms of 413 Ninth Street East suffered a broken arm Tuesday afternoon while playing near a yard wire. She was taken to the Hamil clinic and today is reported much improved and recovering nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Simms
Paul Simms
Ninth Street East
Hamil Clinic
Railway timetable change for Decatur departures 1946
Effective Sunday June 30 1946 Southern Railway announces new departure times from Decatur for trains to Huntsville Chattanooga Sheffield Tuscaloosa and Memphis. Train 36 leaves 3 20 pm up from 2 15 pm Train 7 leaves 8 40 pm instead of 8 42 pm Train 45 leaves 3 20 am instead of 3 26 am.
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Decatur
Southern Railway System
Huntsville
Chattanooga
Sheffield
Tuscumbia
Memphis
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American Beauty Greenhouse
W. Moulton ST
Second Ave
Pride Motor Co
2Nd Ave
Hudson
Bank
Wall Street
Oyd’s
Smu Sme
Pass Christian
Gulf Coast
Negro Weekly
Mound Bayou
B. A. Green
Ross A. Collins
Bar Negroes
Desa Sane
Iptimale
Willie Haygood
Minor Hill
P. S. Patterson
Southside Baptist Church
William T. Horton
Oak Street
Decatur General Hospital
Brown's Ambulance
Lucy Bell
Canal Street
Brown's
Harry Fulmer
East Moulton Street
Brown’s
Gertrude
Alfredd
Eighth Avenue South
Grady Young
Baugh’s Infirmary
Bank Street
W. T. Gay
Trinity 1
Daily
Gay
J. W. Couch
Washington, D. C
Ardmore
O. J. Roan
Rubert Roberts
Hartselle 3
John A. Means
Austin
Tex
J. D. Means
Tri-Cities
Marshall Keith
Maxwell
Louise Lowery
Decatur 3
L. R. Brooks
Morgan Area
Superior Cleaners
LEE
Soviets
ATLAS
Kring’s Standard Service
M. E. King
Greenshaw
Don’s Floor
Don Williams
Enolam Blvd
Urniture Co
E. Moulton
James L.rankin
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