Progress in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Reported
The American Society for the Control of Cancer cites new research in cancer diagnosis and treatment, all experimental, with major gains from the Women's Field Army now 40 000 strong. Breast cancer doctor delay cut from 11 months to four, saving lives. cancer clinics rose to 345 by 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Blakeslee
New York
American Society For the Control of Cancer
Women’s Field Army
Frank EB. Adair
The
Cancer Control Society
Adair
American College of Surgeons
Crochet in Strips for Chair or Davenport Pattern 2821
Laura Wheeler presents a crochet pattern using striped strips to form a chair back a five and a davenport back with an arm rest. Pattern 2821 includes set directions illustrations stitches and a photograph. send ten cents to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept. 82 Eighth Avenue New York. The note lists readers names and hosts details. Census data says US cigarette manufacture uses 180 billion annually requiring over 20 million pounds of sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirttapp
Decatur Daily
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Avenue
New York
N.Y
U. S
Spouse Held for Slaying in Me Town
Dr Merrill Joss of Richmond faces municipal court on a murder charge after his wife Dr Laverne Harris Joss was beaten and died. Police say a bearded stranger may have entered the home. no weapon found. Funeral attended by family and townspeople amid a complex past between the couple. Frank Donadio gates incident reports included as a separate note from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill BE. Joss
Richmond
Frank J. Cowan
Laverne Harris Joss
Birmingham
Ala
Stout
Joss
Edward C. Joss
Washington, D.C
Augusta
Henry Harria
Jackson
G. B. Ewing
East Branch
N.Y
Merril Joss
Roberta Ternbaugh
Wheeling
W. Va
Docks at Mobile Swept by Fire
A major blaze ripped through the docks of Alcoa Steamship Company in Mobile Alabama destroying wharf structures. Firefighters faced intense flames as a large fuel can was found on the scene and three lumber cars burned. Investigators probe for sabotage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc
Aluminum
Manuel Tapia
Alabama Power Plans Second 40,000 KW Unit at Mobile
Birmingham March 31 Thomas W Martin president of Alabama Power Company announced application to the State Public Service Commission for permission to build a second 40,000 kilowatt unit in the new steam plant at Mobile A first unit is being installed and will begin commercial operation by May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Thomas W. Martin
Alabama Power Company
State Public Service Commission
Mobile
Want Ads Promise Easy Profit and Readability
A brief pitch touts easy to use Want Ads that help readers profit and find clear, readable listings. It emphasizes simplicity and accessibility for everyday users.
Home Demonstration Club March Meetings Recap
Union Hill Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Odessa Pike’s home on March 25. Members sang America and repeated the Creed, answered roll calls, and planned next meetings with dress judging and a rally play. They discussed a mattress program and charity donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hill
Odessa Pike
America
Hester Criscoe
Jodie Mitchell
Elizabeth Henderson
Ellis Thomas
The
Union Home Demonstration Club
Gladys Compton
Ruth Johnston
Make This Model at Home By Anne Adams Pattern 4791
Pattern 4791 offers a versatile frock with a bloused bodice, gathered waist, double gore front, and shawl collar in versions for day or dressier wear. Includes short and three-quarter sleeve options and sizes 14 through 42. Send 15 cents plus size, name, address, and style number to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Anne Adama
Darta
Nila
Decatur Daily
Pattern Department
Weat 17Th St
New York
N.Y
Rites Held For Infant John Roland Smith
Funeral services for John Roland Smith infant son of Mr and Mrs John Smith of 520 BE Gordon Drive were held at Morris Chapel at 3 p m Sunday led by Rev McDonald with McAfee Howell and Young in charge of burial The baby died at 3 30 Sunday morning at Benevolent Society grounds mixed with an incident involving a pie was noted in the report
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roland
John Smith
BE. Gordon Drive
Morris Chapel
McDonald
McAfee
Howell
Young
Benevolent Society
Parity bill approved for parity fund expansion
Telegram from Oscar Johnston reports the Russell Amendment gaining Senate Appropriations backing for 238 million additional parity money. 150 million targets the 1941 crop and 88 million the 1942 crop, totaling 362 million for parity in 1941 and 300 million for 1942, with a Monday consideration likely. Urges widespread telegrams to Senators in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Patterson
Russell
Senate Appropriations Committee
Congress
Philadelphia Symphony to play at University of Alabama
Conductor Eugene Ormandy and concert master Alexander Hilscher will lead the Philadelphia Symphony in a concert at the University of Alabama on April 24. The event closes the university artist lecture series sponsored by the American Association of University Women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloora
Ala
Eugene Ormandy
Alexander Hilscher
Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra
University of Alabama
American Association of University Women
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Gene Akern
Terry
Akeiv
Laura Wheeler
Arvin Briscoe
Huel Thompson
Homer Stewart
W. J. Briscoe
Elois ‘Moon
Bernard Bramlett
Harvey Gullian
J. A. Crawford
Light
Alfred Dinsmore
Wisie Crawford
Gwendolyn Holmes
Myrtle Shelton
Needlecraft Service, Inc
Frank Donadio
Staten Island
William Walsh
Walsh
Uae
Earth
Loyd
Joppa, Alabama
Ryan Home Demonstration Club
Elvis Moon
Elsie Crawford
Smith Baby
Pital
D. Patterson
Washington
Oscar Johnston
Washington, D. C
J. R. Daniels
Insurance and Financing
W. Walnet &J. Phone
T’s
Camel
Ieee Ee
Bob
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Galem
North Carolina
Donahue
Pathé
Bob Donahue
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