Cold Weather Grips Large Areas With Snow and Frost
Winter continues its march as a new snow fall hits New England with rain in the Midwest. Boston records 10 degrees and New York 18 as overnight lows drop sharply. Buffalo down to 16. Vermont Massachusetts New Hampshire and Maine see more snow with forecasts for Western Maine White Mountains and Merrimack Valley. Mild from the Ohio River southward. Coastal storm warnings issued from Delaware Breakwater to Eastport Maine. A large disturbance moves from Kansas northeastward amid high pressure over New England and Quebec. A Coast Guard rescue aids Gloucester trawler St Providence after its motor fails twelve miles offshore. Williston North Dakota hits four degrees and Denver reports freezing conditions.
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Boston
New York City
Buffa
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Finland
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Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Maine
White Mountains
Merrimack
Connecticut
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Chicago
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Detroit
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Ohio River
Gulf of Mexico
Weather Bureau
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Quebec
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Coast Guard
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Gloucester
Mass
Frances Roberts Turns Four At March Party
Mrs. Lonnie Roberts hosted a birthday party for her daughter Frances on March 6. Guests included Bonnie Cantrell Kina Boyd Connor Patsy Stephen son Shirlene Horner and others. Frances blew out candles to “Happy Birthday” as balloons and candy favors were given and gifts were received.
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Lonnie Roberts
Francs
Bonnie Roe Cantrell
Peggy Stephenson
Patsy
Shirlene Horner
Lewis
Kay DeMent
Bobby
Donnie Cox
Gerald Cantrell
Mary Allene Thrasher
Dowlin Poff
F. W.sharpe
Charlie
Kenneth @hores
Billy Gene Woodall
Roberts
Cantrell
Woodall
Horner
Hores
Augusta No More the World’s Murder Capital
A 1938 FBI bulletin shows Augusta Georgia with 11 killings, ranking far down among U.S. cities. Macon 27, Montgomery 22, Charleston 19, Charlotte 33. Atlanta 81, Birmingham 75, Dallas 47, Houston 72. New York City 272, Chicago 184. Savannah 10 and Columbus 6 also listed.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
United States
Macon
Georgia
Montgomery
Ala
Charleston
Charlotte
N. C
Atlanta
Birmingham
Dallas
Texas
Houston
New York City
Chicago
St. Paul
Minn
Columbus
Savannah
Classified Ads Note From the Ad Desk
A brief classified notice states the house wife runs ads and instructs readers to call phone 46 and ask for the Ad Taker for ad placement.
Falkville W M B meets for regular session
The Falkville W M B met in regular session on Monday March 6 at the church with Mrs W Crow presiding. President Mrs W M Patterson is visiting Hot Springs Ark. Mrs J J Dinsmore led the Bible study and Mrs A Ashwander closed with prayer. The next meeting will be March 20 at Mrs C Crow’s home.
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Falkville
W. Crow
W. M. Patterson
Hot Springs
Ark
J. J. Dinsmore
A. Ashwander
Cc. W. Crow
Decatur Notes Highlight Births Illness and Meetings
The Decatur area reports births at Baugh's Infirmary for Clyde Grantland’s daughter and Noah Wynn’s son, while Della Dye recovers from a recent automobile accident. Hospital updates include Mrs. Rice improving, and Mrs. Dye’s condition after injuries. Church events feature Ninth Street Methodist and First Baptist meetings, with a Morgan County Sunday school conference planned for Hartselle. Local residents visit, travel, and participate in civic notices and social guidance.
Lawmakers debate amendment shaping army expansion bill
Democratic Leader Barkley presses an amendment to bar government armament contracts for employers who interfere with collective bargaining or rights. Rep. May urges Senate conferees to seek Barkley’s help to drop the measure, while Logan reports Barkley plans to stand firm as he leaves Washington.
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May
Joint
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D. Ky
Washington
Florida Canal
Merchant Acquitted in 1937 Slaying Case
Sylvania Georgia March 11 a Screven county jury acquitted Bloomingdale merchant Joe Newton of murder in the 1937 slaying of wealthy Charlie Daughtry.
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Sylvania
Joe Newton
Bloomingdale
County Superior Court
Charlie Daughtry
Beauty Box Editor Seeks Beauty Inquiries
Readers are invited to send beauty questions to the Beauty Box Editor at this newspaper. Include a self addressed stamped envelope for reply and address all inquiries to the Editor of the Beauty Box.
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Beauty Box
University of Alabama Glee Club Performs Pleasing Concert
Under veteran director Tom Garner the University of Alabama glee club gave a well coordinated Riverside Auditorium program. The solo Echo song and the ensemble pieces impressed, reflecting Garner’s high standard.
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University of Alabama Glee Club
Riverside Auditorium
Baba
W. Harold Taylor
Arthur Brow
Wiggin
Si Wresee
Robinson
Mr. Dahe
Brahms
Mair
Two Grenadiers
Shumann
Mr. Neely
Gilbert and Sullivan
Mr. Yeuell
Mona Zucca
Mr. Bressler
Mr. Harris
Bassett
Hinckley
Mr. Campbell
Dickinson
Dahiene
Weaver
Liza Lehmean
Mr. Jones
Othegraven
School terms in Birmingham extended by about a month
County and city school terms in Birmingham Alabama will be extended by approximately one month under plans advanced today by school authorities.
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Birmingham
Ala
Ex Soda Jerker Placed in Observation Ward After Bridge Stunt
Ray Stana a 19 year old who perched 70 feet above Cleveland's high level bridge received a national youth administration part time job offer of 25 dollars a month. Firemen and police ended his ascent and he was placed in the county jail observation ward as psychiatrists planned interviews. He hoped the stunt would land him invitations to employers offices. He missed a book titled New Frontiers of the Mind.
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Ohio
Cuyahoga River
Ray Stana
Acme Telephoto
National Youth Administration
Stana
Santa
Markets Edge Higher Early Then Slip In Late Trading
New York March 11 stock trading yielded a mixed session with gains in a few favorites but broad declines in steels and motors as late selling trimmed gains. About 650000 shares changed hands in two hours while optimism grew over liberalized short selling rules and policy talks after a Washington meeting of 16 exchanges and authorities.
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New York
Washington
Securities and Exchange Authorities
Quints Diet and Growth Details from 1939 NEA Feature
The article lists daily meals for the Dionne quintuplets including puddings, biscuits, porridge, beef broth, and fruits. It notes February temperature held below zero with weight data for Cecile around 48 pounds Annete near 46 pounds Marie 44 pounds and Yvonne about 46 pounds, heights between 40 and 42 inches.
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Cecile
Annette
Marie
Yvonne
NEA Service, Inc
Markets at a Glance New York and Chicago Scores
Market brief from New York and Chicago notes irregular stocks led by American Telephone, steady bonds, narrow curb and specialty sales, and steadier foreign exchange. Commodities show cotton lower sugar higher coffee improved. Chicago wheat steady to up, corn steady to down, cattle steady, hogs undertone steady with no test of market.
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New York
Chicago
Study Groups to Meet on Curricular Development in Alabama
The third monthly meeting of Decatur teachers will be at 3 00 p m Monday March 13 1939 at Central High School. Local teachers W R Riley Mrs L P Troup O S Hagerman Carlton Kelley and Miss Frances Nungester join a round table led by Dr W M McCall to discuss curricular development progress at state county and local levels.
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Decatur
Central High School
Alabama
W. R. Riley
L. P. Troup
O.S. Hagerman
Carlton Kelley
Frances Nungester
W. M. McCall
Division of Instruction
Department of Education
Montgomery
Cotton futures ease on week end liquidation in New Orleans
Cotton futures sagged with weekend liquidation in New Orleans trading. Prices closed steady with net declines of 2 to 6 points as May July and later contracts showed lower marks and bid-ask spreads reflected softer demand.
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New Orleans
Spot Cotton in New Orleans Closes Quietly Down Five Points
Spot cotton in New Orleans on March 11 closed five points lower at 74 for sales. Low middling 7.55, middling 8.80, good middling 9.35. Receipts 1,445 and stock 508,642.
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New Orleans
Quartets on Sing Program Sunday at Austinville Baptist
Three well known quartets will perform at Austinville Baptist church in Austinville. The Stevens Quartet from Hartselle will headline the program beginning at 1:30 Sunday afternoon. A large number of solo singers will also take part.
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Austinville
Austinville Baptist Church
Stevens
Hartselle
Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady in New Orleans Trade
Cottonseed oil closed steady in New Orleans with bleachable prime summer yellow at 6.85 nominal and prime crude at 621-2 5.75. Futures quoted March 6.53B, May 6.56B, July 6.65B, September 6.75B, October 6.78B. B-Bid.
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New Orleans
Average Middling Cotton Price Drops in Southern Markets
Cotton prices at ten southern spot markets fell five points to 8.75 cents per pound today. The average reflects the latest trading in middling cotton across New Orleans and nearby markets.
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New Orleans
Labor Peace Eludes negotiators at second conference
New York March 11 delegates from the Congress of Industrial Organizations and the American Federation of Labor held a five hour session and left without a agenda. They agreed to reconvene Monday at 10 am and consider proposals from AFL and others.
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Labor Peace
Congress of Industrial Orgons
Rhedera of Labor
Committee
Congress of Industrial Organizations
American Federation of Labor
AFL
Harry Bates
Bricklayers Union
John L. Lewis
CIO
Lewis
Washington
Democratic National Committee Receipts and Expenditures
Washington report shows the Democratic National Committee raised 258 469 in the first two months of the year and spent 235 392. Receipts include 221 545 from Jackson Day dinners 7 208 in cash contributions and 19 385 from literature sales and other sources.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
House
Cottonseed meal futures list closes in Memphis
Prime cottonseed meal futures closed quiet in Memphis with March 22.10, April 22.10, May 22.10, June 22.15, July 22.25, August 22.25, September 22.35 and October 22.25. Sales totaled 1,400.
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Memphis
Tenn
Nashville Livestock Report From March Shows Mixed Cattle Prices
Cattle receipts 25 to 25. Steady today with most killing classes up 25 to 50 for the week. Good fed steers 9.50 to 10.00, top vealers 10.50. Hogs receipts 100, weights 130 up to 225 pounds, 6.40 to 7.55, sows to 5.85. Sheep 25 receipts steady, lambs to 9.00, fat ewes 2.00 to 3.00.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Tenn
U. S. Dept. Agr
Wheat and grain futures steady on Liverpool quotas
Chicago on March 11 saw wheat prices hold within a narrow 1 to 4 cent range with fractional sag after opening gains tied to higher Liverpool quotas. May wheat at 68 68 1 8, July 68 1 4 3 8. corn barely changed, oats up 1 8, soy beans up 1 1 2, rye flat to up 1 8, lard unchanged down 5.
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Liverpool
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