Salvation Army Official Critically Injured in Alabama Crash
Lt Col Mrs V J Huffman director of Salvation Army women’s activities in Alabama Northwest Florida and West Georgia was struck by a car in Birmingham Saturday night and remains critically injured with a skull base fracture and other injuries. Relatives said she was resting better today in a Birmingham hospital.
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Birmingham
Ala
Salvation Army
V. J. Huffman
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Winter Now On Way Out in Midwest and Northeast
The Associated Press reports lingering winter conditions easing as temperatures rise toward seasonal normals in the North Central states. Light snow and mixed precipitation affected parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan while northern regions saw drizzle, with conditions easing by tomorrow.
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North Central States
Chicago Weather Bureau
Minnesota
Upper
Michigan
Wisconsin
J. Radner
Alabama
Georgia
Middle Atlantic
New England
Central Plains
Pacific Northwest
Philip
S. D
Old Town
Refrigeration Plant Damaged in East Side Market Fire
Fire destroyed the refrigeration system at East Side Market located at 1408 Eighteenth Avenue East. The blaze started about 6 15 P M in an outside electric motor and left the cooling system off as of this morning per the fire department report.
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East Side Market
Eighteenth Avenue East
British Representatives Visit Montgomery May Day
Two noted figures from the British empire visit Montgomery Alabama on May 1 as part of an official exchange. The delegation will meet local officials and discuss cultural and diplomatic ties during their visit.
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Montgomery, Ala
British Empire
Two Promotions at Wolverine Tube Division Decatur Plant
Norman IL Sparkman of Decatur and John Cecil Black of Athens were promoted to assistant foremen at the Decatur plant of the Wolverine Tube Division. D W Blend plant manager praised their hard work and skillful application. Black helped found Decatur’s Wolverine Tube Division. Sparkman moved from Hartselle to Enolam Blvd. Both are married with one child.
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Norman IL. Sparkman
Eft
Decatur
John Cecil Black
Clinton Street
Athens
Wolverine Tube
D. W. Blend
Black
Limestone County
Navy
Sparkman
Wolverine Tube Division
Enolam Blvd
Hartselle
Connie Mack's Athletics Dominate American League Pennants
Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics have claimed nine AL pennants and appeared in eight World Series, highlighting their consistent dominance in early 20th century baseball.
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Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Jersey Court Frees Negro Fugitive From Georgia Prison
Willie Huff, 22, held for months as a fugitive from a Georgia prison, was released from Union County jail in Elizabeth. He had been sentenced to 20 years for a radio theft in 1947 and escaped to Plainfield. Governor Driscoll set aside extradition warrants, and Union County Judge Edward A. McGrath signed Huff’s release. Huff plans to return to Plainfield with his wife and two children.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Willie Huff
Georgia
Union County
Plainfield
Young Huff
Driscoll
Huff
Edward A. McGrath
Frank L. Cleary
Avery Nomination For Director Gets Direct Challenge
At the United States Steel annual meeting in Hoboken New Jersey about 350 stockholders challenged Sewell L Avery s reelection to the board. Avery chairman of Montgomery Ward Chicago was not present. Benjamin A Javits representing independent investors argued Avery on the board weakens management power.
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Hoboken
N. J
Sewell L. Avery
United States Steel Corp
Avery
Montgomery Ward & Co
Chicago
Benjamin A. Javits
U.S. Steel Management
Final Dog Registration for North Alabama Kennel Club Show
Tuesday is the final day to register dogs for a sanction match to be held May 14 at the Coliseum at 1 PM. The North Alabama Kennel Club Inc invites pure bred dog entrants to call Rodgers at 1001 or contact any club member for registration blanks. The club aims to stage one of the largest dog shows in North Alabama between Birmingham and the Tennessee line.
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North Alabama Kennel Club, Inc
Rodgers
North Alabama
Damage suit filed in Morgan circuit court over Town Creek crash
A $1,000 damage suit is on file in Morgan circuit court stemming from a three car collision in Town Creek last December. Henry S Brackin of Town Creek alleges Malcolm Roy Harris of Austinville caused damages to his vehicle Stenie's car. Patrol records note Brackin and a third party were involved. The suit was filed for Brackin by R B and D A Patton of Athens attorneys.
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Morgan Circuit Court
Town Creek
Henry S. Brackin
Malcolm Roy Harris
Austinville
Stenie
Hway
Harris
Deackin
R. B
D. A. Patton
Athens
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