Band Leaders Casa Loma Orchestra At Decatur Armory Tonight
Glen Gray and the Casa Loma orchestra appear at the Decatur Armory from nine to one tonight under Decatur VFW Post 4190 auspices. The renowned band traces to Jean Goldkette’s Orange Blossoms and rose to national fame with hits like Smoke Rings Walk of The Town. Advance tickets and good weather forecast a large crowd for dancing and listening.
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Glen Gray
Casa Loma
Decatur Armory
Decatur Veterans of Foreign Wars
Jean Goldkette
Orange Blossoms
Glen
Casa Loma Orchestra
New York
Kentucky Derby Winners Carried 126 Pound Weight Since 1920
Since 1920 every Kentucky Derby winner has carried a standard weight of 126 pounds. This rule establishes equal load for champions across generations.
Track star Ward sets five records in 11 starts
A three year old named Ward established five track records across 11 races, highlighting a standout early career.
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Ward
Community Parties and Club Events Highlight Town Creek News
Town Creek notes detail April birthday party for Little Carl Crisler at his home with family and neighbors. Betty Lou Heflin’s party. visits by Clinton Berryman and other locals. P T A activities, new officer installations, and a Civitan Club charter night with speeches and ceremonies.
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Carl Crisler
Haskill Crisler
Linda
Faye Crisler
Carolyn McVay
Shelva Gipson
Nancy Tippett
Sandra Neal
Betty Montgomery
Billy Brackin
Witnesses in Rape Charge Probe Summoned in Montgomery Alabama
Witnesses in the alleged rape case of Gertrude Perkins have been subpoenaed to appear for the May hearing. Circuit Attorney Temple Seibels says all persons connected with the case are summoned. The defendant claims police officers on duty night of the incident were involved. The grand jury adjourns before any release of information per Alabama law.
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Alg
Gertrude Perkins
Circuit
Temple Seibels
Alabama
Thirty three nations vie for World Cup spots next year
Thirty three national teams compete for World Cup qualification, aiming to reach the finals next year. Teams field squads across confederations as they pursue a place in the tournament.
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Wiscom
French Visitor Nicole Boheme to Judge Festival Talent
Nicole Boheme a 22 year old French exchange student at Jacksonville State Teachers College will judge the strawberry festival talent show at St Bernard auditorium following the queen’s coronation. A native of Lunéville Lorraine she holds a French BA and is near completing her MA in English. She teaches French at Alabama College and has toured the U S visiting New York New Jersey Florida Georgia California. She travels with hosts Mr and Mrs Henry Arnold for Cullman’s ninth annual festival.
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France
Jacksonville State Teachers College
St. Bernard Auditorium
Nétte
Miss. Boheme
Alabama College
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New Jersey
Florida
Georgia
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Klansman Pastor Wins Reelection At Olive Street Baptist
In Chattanooga Tennessee May 5 members quit Olive Street Baptist after Rev Hobart Linkous a Ku Klux Klan member was reelected pastor at a congregational meeting. About 60 attended as deacons backed another candidate and several letters of transfer were granted.
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Tenn
Olive Street Baptist Church
Hobart Linkous
Ku Klux Klan
Linkous
J.C. Williamson
Coce Baptist Association
Church Board of Deacons
Williamson
Tom J. Boles
Board of Deacons
Ole Miss Baseball Star Bobby Wilson Tops Batting List
The University of Mississippi baseball team features a standout outfielder Bobby Wilson who led the 1948 season with a .351 batting average while the rest of the squad posted lesser marks.
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University of Mississippi
Bobby Wilson
Miss Brock To Address Club On Germany Visit
Miss Virginia Brock will address the Business and Professional Women's Club and oversee officer installation at 7:30. Officers named include Mrs. Ann Blackwell as president and Miss Ruby Sandlin as vice president. Brock, on leave from Berlin Red Cross work, will report to Walter Reed in May. Delegates for the statewide convention in Mobile May 13-15 will be chosen tonight.
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Me Club
Mobile
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