Alabama Legislators Close Short Session in Friendly Farewell
Alabama's 1939 legislature wrapped a brief extraordinary session convened March 16 by Governor Dixon. Members voiced goodwill, packed law books, and planned post-session rest or fishing trips while anticipating reconvening July 18 for the regular session. Harris departs for Chicago conference April 5-7.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Dixon
Marengo
Sybil Pool
Hayse Tucker
Tuscaloosa
Norman W. Harris
Decatur
Chicago
Mobile
C. D. Carlton
Albert Carmichael
Ofice
Senate
Mont
C. C. Peacock
Coffee
Peacock
John F. Delany
Colbert
House
Agriculture
Tuscumbia
Guy Hardwick
Houston
Roosevelt Praises Negro Progress and Youth at Tuskegee Visit
The president urged young Americans under thirty to push new methods and experiments to improve conditions and praised local projects funded by federal programs in Alabama. At Tuskegee he met Dr. George Washington Carver. Auburn cadets lined Bullard Field as part of a national tour highlighting civic development and neighborliness.
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Georgia
Tuskegee
Chehaw
Roosevelt
Polly Samford
Ruth Renfro
Virginia Lynch
Opelika High
Moulton Social News Highlights and Local Bids
Mrs. Lowe Harris hosted the Tuesday Bridge Club. prize winner was Mrs. Kelly Littrell. Guests included Mrs. Heflin Littrell Perdue and Berrymans of Leighton. Me thodist Missionary Society met with program on community houses and refreshments followed. Mrs. J. H. Highsmith is convalescing after illness. Hazele Ann is born to Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Moultrie. Lawrence County Board of Education opened bids for eleven projects including classrooms and an auditorium at various schools. Several residents visited Birmingham. revival announced by Brother Pickett. Buddie Whitehead received one year and one day for murder. trial details listed.
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Lowe Harris
Decatur Highway
Kelly Littrell
Harris
W. I. Heflin
James Perdue
Moulton
VU. G. Berryman
Ray Berryman
Daniel Berryman
Leighton
R. M. Byars
James P. Miller
James B. Perdue
W. S. Heflin
Birmingham
J. H. Highsmith
R. P. Moultrie
Hazele Ann
Chas. H. McCauley
Nathanial
Almon
W. J. Perry
Winfield
Lawrence County Hi School
Antioch
South Morris Chapel
Wren
Hatton
Town Creek
Wolf Spring
Buddie Whitehead
Jomas Thompesn
Lawrence County
W. W. Callahan
Melvin Hutson
R. Earl Proctor
Robert FE. Coburn, Jr
Roosevelt Visits Tuskegee and Auburn in Historic Tour
President Roosevelt, hailed by Senator Hill as the first U.S. president to visit Auburn, toured Tuskegee Institute and the nearby Negro Veterans Hospital. L N Duncan, A P T I president, welcomed him, and Dr F D Patterson spoke of humility and pleasure in hosting the visit. Col Claiborne Blanton joined Governor Dixon’s staff at Chehaw. Harry Hopkins left for Warm Springs due to illness after accompanying the president to Chehaw.
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United States
Auburn
Alabama
Warm Springs
L. N. Duncan
A. P. TI
Dixon
Claiborne Blanton
Selma
Chehaw
F. D. Patterson
Tuskegee Institute
Roosevelt
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee
Br. R. R. Moton
Washington
United State
Mr. Roosevelt
Negro Veterans Hospital
McNutt to Start Active Campaign for Democratic Nomination
Paul V. McNutt plans to resign as high commissioner to the Philippines this summer and return to lead his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. Supporters portray him as a centrist acceptable to all factions, with Senator Minton noting his early alignment with the New Deal and his strong position as a compromise candidate.
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Washington
Paul V. McNutt
Phillipines
McNutt
Indiana
Minton
Ind
Britain backs Poland in stand against aggression
Chamberlain outlined mutual support with Poland should actions threaten its independence. Consultations with other governments aim to clarify Britain’s position while ensuring Poland can resist with national forces if needed. A debate on foreign affairs is planned for Monday.
Repairs drive fund effort by Rising Sun Lodge Masons
Rising Sun Lodge No 20 hosted about 90 Masons at a chicken stew in the temple. Guests came from Wilmington Vartselie Goiland Sheffield and Florence. A committee was formed to solicit funds to repair the Masonic home buildings in Montgomery and will start at two o clock Monday afternoon aiming to finish by four.
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Temle
Wanitaville Vartselie
Goiland
Sheffield
Florence
BE. Y
Montgomery
Markets Wall Street Opening Trends March 31
Markets faded to start in New York trading with notable gainers including U S Steel Bethlehem Chrysler General Motors VA Rubber Great Northern Santa Fe Douglas Aircraft Anaconda and Montgomery Ward. Cotton futures opened modestly higher and trading was light with limited export and local buying.
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U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
Chrysler
General Motors
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Rubber
Great Northern
Santa Fe
Douglas Aiircraft
Anaconda
Montgomery Ward
N. Y
Bombay
Liverpool
New Orleans
Newborn son of Boettiger born to Roosevelt family
Seattle March 31. John Boettiger says no name chosen yet for his new son born yesterday in a Seattle hospital to Mrs. Boettiger. Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt attended as the infant, a nine pound one ounce boy, arrived. President Roosevelt was informed on reaching Warm Springs, Georgia. Mrs. Boettiger has two children from a former marriage, Anna Eleanor and Curtis Dall.
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Seattle
John Boettiger
Roosevelt
Prime Minister outlines policy of negotiation over force
London reports Prime Minister Chamberlain restates government stance favoring free negotiations to resolve disputes. He notes ongoing consultations with other governments and pledges support to Poland if its independence faces clear threats, with France aligned in the same position.
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Chamberlain
Dominions
London
House of Commons
Soybean Oil to Add to Wealth
Henry Reichhold president of Reichhold Chemicals outlined a new chemical process to treat American produced soybean oil. He said it could add between forty and fifty million dollars annually to farmers purchasing power and boost industrial use by about 600 million pounds.
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Jackson
Miss
Henry Reichhold
Reichhold Chemicals of
Detroit
National Farm Chemurgic Council
Reichhold
Soviet Ambassador Discussion Promises Cooperation On Aggression
The message reports a full discussion with the Soviet ambassador about shared aims to deter aggression. It notes Col Beck's visit as a chance to discuss further measures to maximize cooperation and the potential value of a conference as an expedient, with dominions kept fully informed.
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Arthur Green
Wood
Russia
Britain
France
Chamberlain
London
Col
Joseph Beck
Col. Beck
Dominions
Decatur's Diary Reports Guard Of Honor For Roosevelt Visit
Captain Van Gilbert and state highway patrol members assigned to guard Roosevelt arrive in Alabama for his visit, report a pleasant trip. Local residents Emma Brittian and Ming Pearl Ablex improve after illnesses. Annelle Spearman hosts and Rev Spearman to speak on church attendance. Lambda Pi Sigma holds open meeting at Central Methodist church Sunday at two with public invited.
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van Gilbert
State Highway Patrol
President Roosevelt
Alabama
Lambda Pi Sigma
Central Methodist Church
Balloon party linked to writers banquet in Dothan
Mrs. Bearle Calvin of Decatur will oversee a balloon party at the Houston Hotel during the writers' banquet on April 18, marking clubs' achievements with color coded balloons. A large special balloon will honor the district giving most in proportion.
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Bearle Calvin
Decatur
General Federation Foundation Fund
Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs
Houston Hotel
Dothan
Holy Week Sermons Announced At First Christian
Dr Edwin Wyle of the First Christian Church will speak each evening next week at 7 50 announcing Holy Week sermon topics. The schedule lists The First Cry from the Cross The First Effect of the Crucifixion The First Prayer of the Crucified One The Last Supper and The First Proclamation for Good Friday.
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Edwin Wyle
First Christian Church
Sheriff Willoughby Announces Deputy Resignation
Sheriff W. T. Willoughby said Joseph Bobo has resigned as Morgan County deputy sheriff stationed at Rescue in the eastern part of the county. A successor had not been named, but the post would be filled soon.
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Robert Morgan
Russia
Arthur Greenwood
W. T. Willoughby
Joseph 8. Bobo
Morgan County
Bobo
Rescue
Willoughby
Five divisions proposed to let banks dishonor stale checks
A proposal divides duties among finance, public welfare, and public works to empower banks to dishonor checks older than six months. The plan aims to reduce uncleared payments and curb aging liabilities affecting financial services and public agencies.
FEE PROBE SET BY MONTGOMERY LEGISLATURE
Senator Verdo W. Elmore announced a recess judiciary committee inquiry into substantial fees paid to lawyers during the last administration. The investigation aims to inform recommendations for legal services in the upcoming summer session. The panel will meet in Montgomery and later in Birmingham and Mobile for a total of 30 days.
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Ala
Verdo W. Elmore
Gordo
Alabama
Judiciary Committee
Elmore
Birmingham
Mobile
Senate
House
Simore
Daniel R. Boyd
Roanoke
A. L. Crumpton
Ashland
Nesmith Child Dies From Illness
Edward Lavern NeSmith one month old died at 11 o clock Thursday at home Town Creek route 1. Funeral service at Okona Baptist church near Hatton with burial at Ferguson cemetery under Drinkard Howell. Survived by parents George and Mrs NeSmith two siblings and brother George NeSmith Jr and two sisters.
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NeSmith
George NeSmith
Town Creek
Okona Baptist Church
Hatton
Ferguson Cemetery
Drinkard-Howell
George NeSmith, Jr
Meeting Set for Morgan County Associational Session
Evangelistic committee of Morgan County Baptist Assoc announces a Tuesday all day meeting at First Baptist Church in Hartselle. Program includes devotional, sermons, and talks on church attendance and evangelism led by Rev. Blankenship, Rev. Prince, Rev. Aldridge, and Rev. Myers with a noon lunch and afternoon session on Vacation Bible School led by Rev. Macon.
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I. W. Myers
D. OC
Prince
Tom
Evangelistic Committee
Morgan County Baptist Assoc
Hartselle
First Baptist Church
Tom Blankenship
J. Titus Aldridge
D. C. Prince
Leon Macon
Athens
Macon
Christ Centered Campaign Aims Record Church Attendance
Ten week plan urges every church member to attend all services. Group captains start visits on April 2 and households are asked to stay home until visited with calendars and attendance cards. Three special days include Easter Wheel Sunday kickoff, May 7 Go To Church Sunday targeting 17 000 in Decatur churches, and May 14 Mother s Day.
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Decatur
Candy Cake Sale Set for Saturday
The Senior League of the First Methodist church sells candy and cakes Saturday to raise funds for a department curtain. Confections will be sold by Martha Frances Kilgore Con stance Peerson Betty Foster Pointer Anne Johnson Mary Kate Nungester and Katherine Boswell to support the Young People's Department efforts.
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First Methodist Church
Martha Frances Kilgore
Constance Peerson
Betty Foster Pointer
Anne Johnson
Mary Kate Nungester
Katherine Boswell
Young People’s
Rainy day jail for Brooklyn woman over time parking
In New York on March 31 Mrs Mollie Klein of Brooklyn faced a traffic judge over overtime parking. She quips a jail sentence would be a rest from housework and is escorted to a dry cell as attendants take her away.
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York
Mollie Klein
Brooklyn
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