Trinity High School Senior Graduation Friday Night
Trinity High School will graduate nine seniors at a Friday night commencement in the school auditorium May 9 1941. The baccalaureate was held Sunday at Trinity Church with Rev S W leading. The program lists processional invocation chorus announcements hymns and talks culminating with diplomas for J C Sims class president and Jane Terry valedictorian among others. The theme is The Spirit of American Youth and includes awards prizes and class gifts with a yearbook dedication and class song Alpha Omicron.
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of Trinity High
Trinity Church
J. C. Sims
Faye Berry
Beatrice Terry
Burnice Lamot
Bobby Ferguson
Paul Russell
Opal Ranager
Jane Terry
Wilma Johnson
W. A Burt
Brooks
Trinity Ghureny
Jessie Mae Hitt
Eden Holbert
Royce Sims
D. . Rogers
Te Teesa
J.C. Sims
Ahme
Erma
Quaye Turman
Robby Purger‘son
Decisive Battle Looms in Middle East Oil War
British and Iraqi forces face a potential clash over Iraq's oil reserves as Turkey’s mediation is rejected and Egypt calls for a peaceful settlement. RAF strikes target Diwaniya and Falluja while Basra harbor and Habbaniyah airport remain under British control.
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Iraq
Middle East East
Diwaniya
Falluja
Middle-East
Habbaniyah
Basra
Hafa
Turkey
Berlin
Sendat
Daily Herald
Lanenaters
Baghdad
Markets rally as rails oils and steels lead gains
The stock market sprints higher with rails oils steels and specialties rising to multi month highs. Full turnover totals about 950000 shares, over double yesterday and among the year’s best volumes.
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Wall Street
Victor Eubank
New York
Commodities
Cottonseed Meal Futures Close Firm in Memphis
Prime cottonseed meal futures closed firm in Memphis with May at 24.00, July 24.60, September 25.00, October 25.50, and December 25.75 per ton. Trading volume reported 900.
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Tenn
Fp.o.b
Cottonseed oil futures close strong in New Orleans trade
Cottonseed oil prices rose in New Orleans with bleachable prime summer yellow and prime crude futures climbing. May 9.90B, July 991, Sept 994, Dec 18.00, with B bids and A asks noted.
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New Orleans
Spot Cotton New Orleans Market Report May Sale Totals
Spot cotton closed steady with a 35 point net gain. Sales 1 406 bales, receipts 5 053, stock 514 387. Low middling 10 47 cents, middling 11.92 cents, good middling 12.47 cents.
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New York
Wall Street
Annes
New Orleans
Nashville Livestock Prices May 6 Cattle Hogs Sheep
Salable cattle 150 calves 150. cattle steady with medium steers 9.00 to 9.50 and common to medium heifers and steers 7.50 to 9.00. Choice long fed yearlings 11.50. Beef cows to 7.50. canner and cutter cows 5.00 to 6.50. Wealers up to 11.50. Salable hogs 600. prices 10 higher. good and choice 100 to 250 lbs 8.35. sows 6.45. Salable sheep 500. steady. Good and choice lambs 12.00 to 13.00.
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Nashville
Tenn
Federal State Market News Service
Poultry Live Supplies Mixed In Chicago Market
Chicago buyers see steady demand for live poultry on May 6 with 34 trucks reported. Broilers under 2 1/2 pounds and slightly larger varieties move slowly while Plymouth Rock and white rock types around 20 pounds show limited activity as market tones stay firm.
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Plymouth Rock
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Trade moves and embargoes shape postwar tensions
The United States reportedly imposed an embargo on exports to Soviet Russia of machine tools and defense useable equipment. The policy blocks shipment of machinery ordered and paid for months earlier. In the Far East, Japan and French Indo China signed a trade agreement concluding talks from last December.
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Washington
Soviet Russia
Far East
Japan
Indo-China
Grains Rise as Soybeans Lead Market Rally in Chicago
In Chicago on May 6 soybeans led gains as all grains moved higher. Wheat closed at session highs, up 2 to 4 cents. May at 96 3-8 to 3-4, July 94 7-8 to 95. Corn rose about 4 5-8 to 1-2, May 69 5-8 1-2, July 69 7-8 3-4. Oats advanced 5-8 to 7-8, soybeans 2-4 cents higher, lard up 17-25.
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Wall Street
Chicago
N. O
New Orleans
Grain prices and samples hit Chicago market notes
Chicago markets show mixed wheat with no cash sales and corn prices ranging from 70 1/2 to 74 1/2 with various No 1 to No 4 grades listed. Soybeans move around 1.27 and 1.26 1/4 with sample grades noted.
War Aims and Air Supremacy Across the Atlantic
The article discusses Allied aims to cut Germany off from supplies by blockades and air bombardment, while expanding bomber production and alliance strength. It notes Britain’s sea supremacy strategy, German defenses and potential Near East moves, and compares industrial capacities of the United States, Britain, and the Axis powers.
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Europe
Roosevelt
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Reich
Britain
Hitler
Puehrer
Near East
Mediterranean
America
United States
Haworth League Social At Forrest Chapel May 2 1941
The Haworth League of Forrest Chapel held its monthly social at Miss Margaret and Othello Rodgers home on May 2 1941. Games continued late with refreshments of cakes and drinks served to numerous attendees including Elizabeth Speakman Ola Mae Speakman Marie Bullard Grace Bullard Helen Whitten Rachel Ward Edith Curtiss Jewell Curtiss Mary Frances Rodgers Inez Burns Martha Story Odell Sims and many others.
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Forrest Chapel
Margaret
Othello Rodgers
Elizabeth
Ola Mae Speakman
Marie
Grace Bullard
Helen Whitten
Rachel Ward
Edith and
Jewell Curtiss
Mary Frances Rodgers
Inez Burns
Martha Story
Odell Sims
Walter Ward
W. W. Black
Buren Bridges
Wallace Sims
Coffer Speakman
Simon Speakman
Tolen
Olen
A. M. Whitten
Gillman Bullard
Leon Osborn
Reuben Sims
Truman Bridges
Arnold Bolen
Allen Baggett
Rey
W. A Sharpton
Leslie Woodall
Ja . W. R. Rodgers
Gehildren
Roosevelt orders defense office moved to Agriculture Department
President Roosevelt directs creation of an office for agricultural defense relations within the Agriculture Department to align farming with national defense. He emphasizes securing adequate food supply and raw materials while preserving agricultural balance as defense production expands. He also pressures higher bomber production and faster Allied air dominance.
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St. Louis
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Roosevelt
Southside W M U Holds Monthly Church Meeting
The Southside Baptist Church W M U met for its regular monthly session on Monday afternoon. Mrs Murray Howell led a devotional on the watchword for the year from Psalms and 67th chapter. Mrs Prince Jones gave opening prayer and Mrs F E Ashford presided. Howell elected president. officers reported plans for the coming month.
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Jesus
Murray Howell
Prince Jones
FE. L. Ashford
Young Peoples Department
Earl Watson
Burglar Breaks Into Lee Street Barbecue Stand
A burglar entered Lee Street Barbecue Stand by removing a screen and breaking a rear window glass. Merchandise valued at about $5 was stolen, including candy peanuts and chewing gum.
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Lee Street
Large Crowd Hears Visitor Preach on Casting Off Grave Clothes
Reverend Chares R. Richardson preached on Casting Off the Grave Clothes, citing Lazarus and urging believers to remove hindrances like lack of prayer, tithe, love, and witness. He urged deeper devotion and sacrifice to enable effective church work as his services stress sanctification and faith.
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Eden Calls for Ship Building and Munitions Edge in War
Anthony Eden warned of millions longing to aid British victory in Nazi-ruled Europe. He cited Yugoslavia’s collapse as evidence that Britain must bolster ships and munitions, since diplomacy hinges on military strength. He spoke to a large, listening audience with cheers for Greece aid.
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Trinity Senior I class stages The Red headed Stepchild
The Senior I class of Trinity High School presents The Red headed Stepchild a comedy drama in three acts in the school auditorium Wednesday at 8. Directed by Miss Irma Gaye Turman cast includes Frances Fagan Opal Hill Vancie L Sons Charles Berry Iane Mooney Billy McFerguson Albert Lamon Virginia Canterbury Marvin Sims Cleo Grantland Ruby Mae Jones Catherine Adcock Ushers are Louise Couch Frank Lamon Lois Fagon and Thomas Mooney.
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Charles George
Trinity Presentation
Irma Gaye Turman
Frances Fagan
Opal Hill
Vancie L. Sons
Charles Berry
Iane Mooney
Billy McFerguson
Albert Lamon
Jerusalem Pudding Refresher Tallies Family Meal Value
A homemaker friendly guide highlights Jerusalem Pudding with figs and dates, evaporated milk, and fruit gelatine layers. It includes a complete recipe and a one day menu plan for Wednesday with a total cost around $1.35, stressing variety to keep meals appealing and nourishing.
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Decatur Diary notices and social updates
Mrs Leslie Tipton and daughter visit in Huntsville travel to Phenix City. Solicitor Melvin Hutson ill at home with throat infection. Mrs Ralph Whittaker and sons join Mr Whittaker in Washington DC for new job. Mary Lou Dancy Chapter UD meets at 614 Fourth Ave West with Mrs Q E Edlins cohostess. Rev E L Davis of Birmingham will preach at Southside Baptist Sunday. Rev Edward V Ramage to visit New York and New Haven later this month. Lee Alton Jones rests after operation at Baughs Infirmary. Miss Geneva Pitt returns from Louisville Derby. Mrs Martha King moved home from Baughs Infirmary. Leda Donaldson of Somerville and H C Lawrence of Falkville visit. Births announced for Mr and Mrs John Thompson and for Mr and Mrs H B Overton. Mrs G R Brown of Priceville here. Joseph A Roberts visits. B L Terry from Courtland visits. Audie Ferguson of Hartselle visits. Two people fined in police court for trespass and DWIs. W M Brown of Falkville visits Ducatus. Newt Ferguson from Hartselle visits. Mrs Katie Abner of Somerville visits. Miss Dana Nelson and Mrs Kate Pannell of Somerville visit. Mr and Mrs Ferrer Drake of Birmingham announce birth of son William Francis.
Amendment Passes in House on Sparkman Lease Authority
Support and committees urged immediate senate action on the Sparkman amendment to restore TVA authority to lease or sell unused property. Mr Mixson replaces John W Wyker Jr on the directorate after Wyker resigned upon entering the army. The chamber approved thanks for Wyker and planned future work.
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GM Work Stoppages Hit Plants Nationwide and CIO Demands
Work orders run through 61 GM plants employing 160000 workers. The Packard Electric division in Warren Ohio closed by a wage strike and dismissal protest, later reopened with no visible workers at lines. CIO locals at Allis-Chalmers Pittsburgh defer strike efforts while wage and contract renewal talks proceed. Arkansas and Oklahoma CIO coal miners demand basic wage increases mirroring eastern boosts. The Lorain American Stove plant shut by CIO workers seeking 10 cent hourly raises.
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Alabama coal deadlock shows brighter outlook
In Birmingham on May 6 prospects for a quick coal settlement improved as operators and miners held separate talks over the 36 day holiday. State officials Ivey and Roberts met Governor Dixon in Montgomery, while John O Leary of the United Mine Workers joined with union negotiators to seek a prompt resumption of work.
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Ala
Alabama
W.__H.Ivey
David Roberts, Jr
Alabama Coal Operators
Frank Dixon
Montgomery
John O'Leary
United Mine Workers of America
CIO
Coal Strike Leaves Alabama Last Major Soft Coal Area Without Contract
O'Leary notes operators cannot apply the $1 a day increase granted in the Appalachian field. Mine operators contend that granting the raise would push them out of business. The base wage under the contract expiring March 31 was $4 per day. Settlement in Illinois left Alabama as the nation’s only major soft coal mining area without a new contract.
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Alabama
Speake Junior High Accredited by County Board
The County Board of Education officially accredits Speake Junior High, making it the county’s second accredited junior high. Principal H A Alexandr announces, with state supervisor Dr W L Spencer praising the work. Speake serves east county and surrounding communities with over 500 students, 16 teachers, and transport via seven buses and one wagon, as growth continues toward a senior high within two years.
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Piney Grove
Reed
Lindsey Hall
Danville
Enon
Alderidge Grove
Cave Springs
Five Points
Éomes
H. A. Alexander
Olivia W4lexander
Louise D. ‘Austelle
Taylor Black
Christine Richardson
Mary Pickrel
Minnie Owens
Hattie L. Harrison
Willie Wallace
Berchie Cross
Eddie Mad Ellis
Lulavere
Tola Sparks
Ava S. Johnson
la Black
Bertha Counts
Irwin Watkins
John Wiley
Travis Hill
State Department
Manasco Leads Hunter In Absentee Balloting In District
Carter Manasco secretary to the late Speaker Bankhead led Still Hunter in absentee votes across four of the district's nine counties. Unofficial counts from Lamar Fayette Pickens and Marion showed Manasco 351 to 70 for Hunter.
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Ala
Carter Manasco
William B. Bankhead
Hunter
Lamar
Fayette
Pickens
Marion
Manasco
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