Lawrence County High School Plans Spring Graduation Events
The Lawrence County High School commencement schedule includes the senior play Listen to Leon, a senior party in the gym for about eighty seniors, and the May 15 8 00 p m Baccalaureate in the high school auditorium with Dr Halstead of Florence State Teacher's College delivering the principal address. Class Night follows Tuesday at 8:00 p m. The class motto Impossible is Un American anchors the program with salutatory by McCoy Pitt and Vanductor Nina Lee Smith presenting What is American. This marks the first spring graduation in seven years and the largest class in school history.
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Barnes
Tist Chara
L. C
McCoy Pitt
Nina Lee Smith
Halstead
Florence State Teacher's College
Bridge and Social Roundup At Courland Town Clubs
Mrs Harris Pippen hosted a Tuesday bridge gathering with club members and two guests. prizes awarded to Mrs James Glythe and Mrs W H Marsh. Quadrille Club hosted by Mrs Daniel Gilchrist Sr. thirteen members dined. Several residents and guests visited Birmingham Florence Decatur Atlanta Birmingham.
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Harris Pippen
Bridge Club
Frank Coburn
W. H. Marsh
James Glythe
R. H. Tweedy, Jr
James Blythe
J. H.green
Hood Harris
J. A. Ussery
Katie Frank
Francis Bynum
Daniel Gilchrist
Eva Fowler
Lavinia Chardavoyne
Birmingham
E. H. Pippen, Jr
Leighton
Mayme Redman
Anna DeLaney
Clarence Horton
Auburn
Co. C. Horton
Paul Agee
Boaz
Ala
Paul Horton
Charlies Francis
Hillsboro
Aubrey Bogle
Martha Gilchrist
Montgomery
Louise Gilchrist
Atlanta
R. P. Vaughan
Harriet Godfrey
Florence
Annie Smiley
Tri-Cities
Carl Jenkins
Cartersville, Ga
Walter Davis
Mamie
Louise Redman
Bob
Jack Horton
Moulton
Roy Weatherway
C. C. Horton
Harriet
Annie Brown Godfrey
Decatur
Katie Frank Gilchrist
W. A. Toms
Broadway Palace
Bob Tweedy, Jr
Johnnie Green
Wardie Marsh
D L. Martin
Bill Hudson
Yancy Hughes
Duke Bailey
Eleanor Ballentine
Farm parity funds approved by House and Senate
Washington reports the House approved 212 million dollars for parity payments and 85 million for automatic appropriations plus 100 million for disposal of surplus crops under the food stamp plan. The total 1941 agriculture budget exceeds 900 million with 90 million in RFC loans and Rural Electrification funds. Debt limit and tax reform loom as Congress weighs fiscal moves.
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Washington
Senate
House
Agriculture Department
RFC
Rural Electrification Administration
Congress
Roosevelt
British take over Iceland in swift protective custody
London reports Britain placed Iceland under protection to prevent German occupation. The move cites strategic value as a submarine and air base, with Iceland maintaining its administration while Britain negotiates a trade pact. The government says it acts to deter any attack from Germany during the war.
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London
Germany
Great Britain
Iceland
Denmark
Christian X
England
Foreign Office
Obser
Winds Give Heat Relief Across South and Northeast
Cooling winds reduced heat in the South and brought frost in New England and parts of New York and Pennsylvania. Lower readings spread from Georgia to the Carolinas, with Savannah dipping from 93 to 63 and Chattanooga from 91 to 52. Light rain stretched from east Georgia through the Carolinas to day with clearing anticipated.
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Associated Press
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Alabama
Carolinas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Savannah Ga
Birmingham
Montgomery
Chattanooga
Tenn
East Georgia
Mississippi Valley
Concord
N. H
Bangor
Greenville
Tylertown
Syracuse
N. Y
Cleveland
Ohio
Grand Rapids
Mich
Chicago
More Men Called Belgrade
May 10 reports Yugoslavia called 100000 more men to the colors as Southern European nations increased military precautions in light of the war. Previously 600000 Yugoslavs had been reported under arms.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Allies vow to bar German landings as Iceland seizes control
On April 10 the Allies announced blocking any German landing on Iceland Greenland or the Faroe Islands, and Iceland’s parliament then assumed full control of the nation’s affairs.
Well Known Alabama Farmer Praises Gly-Cas Merits
A Longtime Alabama farmer Mr C R West of Laceys Springs says Gly-Cas improved his bowel function and digestion after years of constipation. He reports relief from headaches dizziness and nervousness and says he can work full days again. Gly-Cas is sold by the Lord's Drug Store in Decatur.
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C. R. West
Lacey’s Springs
Alabama
Decatur
Lord’s
Mr. West
Corner Second Avenue and Moulton Street Decatur Ad
Corner Second Avenue and Moulton Street Decatur appears in an advertisement run by leading druggists in surrounding towns along with other local listings.
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Second Avenue and
Moulton Street
Decatur
Veto Threat on Major Bill Over Budget Hold, House Adjourns
The president warned he might veto the large bill as budget recommendations reached about 788 million dollars. A late day clash prompted sharp exchanges and adjournment in the House, with no final decision and next steps postponed to next week. The Senate, in recess, planned further hearings on Roosevelt’s fourth reorganization plan and a 4 p.m. vote.
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House
Senate
Roosevelt
Absentee Voters Invited to Visit Candidate in Decatur
Paid political ad from R. D. "Bob" Nelson of Decatur Alabama invites absentee ballot voters to return home and visit him, making themselves at home.
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R. D
Bob” Nelson
Decatur, Ala
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Garnsons
Teveremeet
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Scott
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R. J. Scott
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Courtland
Sterches
America’s Finest Jewelry
Stercht Bros
Loyd’s Drug Store
Chase & Sanborn
Carl
Murdock
Thrifty Food Store
Norlee
Marchino
Lipton’s
Canova
Royal Cup
Precinct
Dark Horse
Nelson
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