Ford outlines plastics and farm-based fuels for lighter cars
Henry Ford, speaking in Georgia, envisions a future where cars use plastics from cellulose fibers and farm products for fuels. He cites experiments in corn cobs, tree bark, lignin, and ramie to make bodies and materials lighter, while promoting farming for national security and personal health.
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Ford
H Ford
Is Plantation
Harry G. Akkelberg
Thomas A. Edison
South Georgia
Georgia
Monument in Michigan marks iron ore discovery
A historic axis monument in Michigan’s upper peninsula commemorates the discovery of famed iron mines in the Lake Superior region. Marun Gelick Za Chippewandan, cited by R J Scott, notes the discovery’s significance in 1845 with wide recognition in 1941.
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Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Marun Gelick
Lake Superior
Cope
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Eyeless Eden: Latham travels to mountain cabin
Bill Latham, a jilted novelist, and his cousin Joel drive to a North Carolina mountain cabin to begin a new outdoor themed tale. They debate plot and a potential mountain heroine as they settle in, amid hints a singer in the woods may appear.
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Bill Latham
Joel Randall
Bill
Joel
Eden
North Carolina Mountains
Wilds
Sam
Asheville
Rita
Bil
John Fox, Jr
Susan
William Randall Latham
Zoning Petition From Decatur Garden Club
Decatur Garden Club endorses a three zone plan commercial industrial and residential and circulated a petition to Federated Clubs. They awaited City Council action but were told zoning would be handled by a gentleman and have heard nothing more about the status.
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Numerns
Want Ads Efficient for Buyers and Sellers
Buyers and sellers know that the most economical turnover can be had through use of Want Ads. Local merchants and residents rely on classified ads to reach a broad audience at minimal cost.
Heroine of blast hailed as selfless nurse at cafe de Paris
London reports Canadian nurse H. M. Stevens of Dunnville Ontario praised for tending the dying after a direct bomb hit at the West End Cafe de Paris. The physio therapist aided victims using improvised bandages and splints. She survived, while Lieut J D Wright and several others were killed. Stevens shared she did what any Canadian nurse would.
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London
West End
Paris
H. M. Stevens
Dunnville
Ont
Sarnia
Phil Seagram
Toronto
R. A. Bradshaw
W. Quinn
Miss Stewart
Home Demonstration Club Meeting Highlights February
The Ryan Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Bernard Bramier’s home. President Mrs. Bill Crawford called the meeting to order, a song and creed followed, roll call noted chicken breeds, minutes approved, dress revue discussed, Miss Rowe led a milk and milk dish demonstration, and 20 members were served refreshments.
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Ryan Home Demonstration Club
Bernard Bramier
Bill Crawford
Miss Rowe
Navy calls H. H. Houk to Alaska air program
Friends of H. H. Houk former chief engineer of the state highway department report he has been summoned to serve as an engineer in the U. S. Navy for the forty million dollar air development program in Alaska. Houk will hold the rank of lieutenant commander and previously led the national airport development in Washington.
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Montgomery
Ala
H. H. Houk
State Highway Department
U. S. Navy
Alaska
Houk
National Airport
Washington
Moulton Study Club Organized in Alabama
The Moulton Study Club formed at Mrs. Nathaniel Almon's home with Miss Mary B Pickrel of the Community Culture Club presiding until officers were elected. Officers include President Susie Lee Ward and Vice President Ernest Alexander. other posts are Recording Secretary W. H. Hardlin and Corresponding Secretary Brooks Baker. Treasurer Mildred Jenkins. Parliamentarian Edward Farley. Artist W. H. Hardin. Musician Ruth Moss. The group, applying for Alabama Federated Clubs membership, enjoyed tea, cookies and candies, with plans for supper March 13 at 6 30 in the home economics department.
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Moulton
Nathaniel Almon
Mary B Pickrel
Susie Lee Ward
Ernest Alexander
W. H. Hardlin
Brooks Baker
Mildred Jenkins
Edward Farley
W.H. Hardin
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R. J. Scott
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General PF
Aunt Sallie
Sallie
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Decatur Daily
Mr. Shelton
Daily
Decatur Garden Club
Eugene S. Morrow
Ros
Milam’s
Home & Auto
LAN Freight Depot Bank
Houk Called
Wright
Oh Johnny
Stewart
Stevens
Ce Gulf
Pettey
Gulf Service Station
Moulton and
First Ave
de Soto Division
Chrysler Corporation
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Bowes
C.B.S
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Plymouth
McRae Motors Distributors
Bank Street Green Motor CO
Huntsville
McMinn Bros
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Decatur Vaughan Motor
Florence
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