Club Honors Radio Folks at Hotel Lyons Meeting
Decatur club honored radio industry figures at its regular Thursday gathering. Involved were Paul Robinson and Marvin Rankin as hosts with delegates from Huntsville Selma Decatur and Kenneth Thomas representing the local groups. Louis Blizzard of WMSL presented a program including songs and radio service notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pane
Deen
Marvin Rankin
Sam’ Alexander
Louis Blizzard
WMSL
Blizzard
Public Service
Scout Camp Opens Today at Monte Sano Park Huntsville
Scout Camp opens this afternoon at Monte Sano park Huntsville with registration starting at 2 PM. Scouts from the Decatur area attend the Camporee scheduled for Friday Saturday and Sunday. Tonight features section and troop camp fires and inter patrol visitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Sano Park
Huntsville
Robert McRight
Decatur
University of Alabama President praises student veterans
President Farmond R. Paty lauded University of Alabama veterans for rapid reintegration into civilian life. He called them hardworking and earnest, noting their positive impact on the student body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
University of Alabama
Farmond R. Paty
Paty
Markets rally on coal strike truce and earnings surge
May 10 news reports a brisk stock market as hopes for a quick coal strike settlement boost demand. John L. Lewis announced a 12 day truce beginning Monday, lifting sentiment for steels, packers, stores and many issue groups. Trading volume ran about 1.8 million shares with gains near the close and selective bond buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John L. Lewis
Buttisn
Markets at a Glance May 10 New York and Chicago
Markets at a glance report strong stocks as a coal strike truce sparks a rally in New York. Bonds show irregular movement with some rails advancing. Cotton declines on liquidation and hedging. Chicago wheat and corn hold at ceilings while rye is 5 cents under limit. Hogs stay active and steady with top price of 14.85. Cattle largely steady with top bid 17.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Cullman County Strawberries Reach White House
May 10 President Truman received a crate of Cullman County Alabama strawberries turned over at the White House by Estelle Vines Cullman home demonstration agent. Accompanied by Representative Carter Manasco the fruit was handed to Presidential Secretary Matthew J. Connelly for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Cullman County
Ala
Estelle Vines
Cullman
Carter Manasco
Miss Vines
White House
May Festival Crowns King and Queen at Joe Wheeler School
The annual May Festival at Joe Wheeler school features crowning of the May King and Queen at 7:30 tonight. Third and fifth graders perform folk dances, the first grade rhythm band plays, and a second grade play is presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wheeler
WRONG PLOTS IN WESTERNS BY BOB THOMAS
Hollywood reports critique of Western films crediting glamorized outlaws while Scott defends traditional frontier heroes. Scott, born in Austin, highlights his ancestor Robert Benjamin Masterson a Texas rancher, and stars in Stallion Road as a refined character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Zany Scott
Sam. Basses
Jesse . Jamesés
West
mid-Texas
Scott
Austin
Texas
Masterson
Sid Caesar and a Busy Hollywood Cast in New Melodrama
Sid Caesar may rise as a big star if he follows up. Joan Crawford Merle Beron Olivia de Havilland seek to cast This Side Of Innocence. Tay lor Caldwell favors Joan Donald O Connors arrive Aug 28 Don's 21st birthday Deanna Durbin seen after baby Jean Crain heads to Chicago on business Joe E Brown resigns from Los Angeles playground commission Housing note: Vivian Blane Manny Frank finish pool near unfinished house CBS debuts Get That Story with audience as reporters Dane Clark remarks on suppressed pyrotechnics
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Caesar
Joan Crawford
Merle @beron
Olivia de Haviland
Taylor Caldwell
Joan
Donald O’connors
Don
Deanna Durbin
Jean Crain
Chicago
Chubby
Paul Brinkman
Joe E. Brown
L. A
Harvey
Jurisdiction Question Clarified for Decatur Justices of the Peace
The Attorney General concludes precinct one justices of the peace retain county wide jurisdiction only within their own precinct unless law changes. Since 1919 no act extends precinct one authority in Morgan County, so officials should limit activities to their elected precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Precinct One
Justices of the Peace
Morgan County
Mrs Lois C Hardin dies at Falkville 2
Lois Odessa Hardin 64 died at her home Falkville 2 Thursday night after a long illness. Survived by three daughters Mrs Sarah Bowers Cullman Geneva and Ola Mae Hardin Falkville 2. three sons William Demmie Hardin Hartselle Noel C Hardin and Limuel Hardin both Falkville 2. other relatives and seven grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 2:30 at Fairview Church with Rev Dolphus Price and Bro Isaac Eddy officiating. Burial in Jones Cemetery. Drinkard Funeral Home Hartsville directing. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Odessa Hardin
Falkville 2
Cullman
Geneva Hardin
Ola Mae Hardin
William Demmie Hardin
Hartselle
Noel C. Hardin
Limuel Hardin
Fairview Church
Dolphus Price
Isaac Eddy
Jones Cemetery
Drinkard
Melvin Hardin
Seldon Hardin
Edgar Hardin
Nathaniel Rooker
George Rooker
Leroy Simmons
Final Rites Today for James Walker
Funeral services for James P. Walker 45 Cullman merchant killed in an automobile crash on a highway west of Gadsden will be held this afternoon at 4 oclock at McConnell's chapel Athens. He is survived by his wife Ora Lee Walker one sister and two brothers. Rev J A Smoke will conduct the services and burial will be in City cemetery with McDonnell directing Pallbearers are Carl Owen Geddes Douglas Joe R White R L Russell Troy Pullen and Dr Charles Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Walker
Cullman
Gadsden
McConnell’s Chapel
Athens
Ora Lee Walker
J. A. Smoke
City Cemetery
McDonnell
Carl Owen
Geddes Douglas
Joe R. White
R. L. Russell
Troy Pullen
Charles Fisher
Rate ruling tempers freight costs for South and West
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued a three section order to unify and parity South and West freight class rates with the East, reduce South and West rates by ten percent while raising Eastern rates by ten percent, and grant temporary relief during the transition. Governor Sparks praised the decision as vindicating Southern Governors and backing use of the ICC for full relief. Georgia PSC Chairman McDonald doubted any appeal of the dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Federal District Court
Western Railroads
ICC
Far West
Rocky Mountains
Sparks
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Governors’ Conference
Georgia
PSC
McDonald
Georgia Klan disclaims bias amid regional disputes in Atlanta
Dr Samuel Green a Georgia Klan grand dragon denies racial or religious prejudice while bi racial and labor groups dispute the claim. The Southern Regional Council Georgia Legislative Council and Atlanta Christian Council condemn terrorism and defend civil rights amid debates on white supremacy and lawful behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Dragon
Samuel Green
Atlanta
Guy—Johnson
Southern Regional Council
South
Georgia Legislative Council
Georgia
Klan
Christian Council of Atlanta
Dr. Green
Masons
Rotarians
Local Names Linked Across Hartselle Decatur Huntsville Areas
Readable fragments list individuals and places in Alabama including Hartselle Huntsville Decatur Lacey's Spring Murphree Decatur Decatur Huntsville names James Harvel Marjorie Talley James Monroe Stanley Ozell Patty St John Douglas Burks Margaret Whitmire Dorothy Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James William Harvel
Hartselle
Marjorie Pauline “Talley
James Monroe Stanley
Huntsville
Ozell
Patty St
John
Lacey's Spring
Douglas Edward Burks
Decatur
Margaret Elizabeth Whitmire
Ira McCullough
Murphree
Dea
Dorothy Morgan
Morgan County Campaign Announcements for Local Offices
Political notices authorize and pay for by signed candidates asking votes in the Democratic Primary on June 4, 1946. Cir cuit Court Clerk candidates Garrison Gill and Cline Thompson appeal for Morgan County votes in Decatur and Maryville Alabama. Sheriff candidates Bibb Humphrey and John F McCutcheon seek support. Board of Revenue and Control candidates Leonard Hartsel and others request support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Garrison Gill
Decatur
Ala
Navy gambling hall at Pearl Harbor Ruthlessly Regulated
Rear Admiral Austin K inspector general testified before the senate war investigating committee about a Navy supervised gambling hall at Pearl Harbor in 1943 and 1944. No limit craps poker and black jack were played in housing area No 3 recreation hall amid civilian employees described as a rough element.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pearl Harbor
Senate War Investigating Committee
Austin K
Civiilian
Navy Yard
Doyle
Mead
D-N.a
D. W. Babley
Naval District
Ferguson
R-Mich
Hawaii
Alabama Gubernatorial Runoff Sets June 4
In Alabama the May primary results show Handy Ellis leading the governor race with strong backing from Malcolm Harper while James E Folsom and others trail. Runoff set for June 4 pits Ellis against Big Jim Folsom as Poole weighs his next move and Boozer, Persons, and Poole reflect on the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Malcolm Harper
Elbert Boozer
Handy Ellis
Harper
Elis
James E.) Folsom
Alabama
James E
Big Jim Folsom
Boozer
Persons
Poole
Fror
Montgomery
Joe Poole
Big Jim) Folsom
South Alabama
North Alabama
Red split on peace parley as Byrnes and Molotov clash
The Reds aim to compromise Russia and United States on a general peace parley while observers expect no agreement and ministers likely return home early next week. Byrnes and Molotov argued for a 21 nation peace conference in Paris on June 15, with Molotov acting on fresh Moscow instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
United States
West
James F. Byrnes
U. S
V. M. Molotov
Byrnes
Paris
Molotov
Moscow
Central Methodist Church Adds Evening Fun Event
The young people of Central Methodist church plan a 7 o’clock Saturday night gathering at the church for an evening of activities. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs F F Plant of Decatur at Decatur General hospital today. Rev G M Davenport will preach on A Great Moment and The Afterglow of the Resurrection and Peter at morning and evening services. Cliff Bridges of Moulton had surgery at Baugh’s infirmary today. Mrs W E Betterton of Birmingham was admitted to Baugh’s infirmary yesterday. Mrs H L Ogle and son Hugh are in Auburn with her sister after an operation. Mrs Edith Turney of 509 Jackson Street was admitted to Decatur General hospital yesterday. Mr and Mrs A H Hogan of 715 Fourth Avenue West welcomed a daughter today at Decatur General hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
F.F. Plant
Decatur 3
Decatur General Hospital
G. M. Davenport
Peter
H. L. Ogle
Hugh
Auburn
O.P. South
Edith Turney
Jackson Street
A. H. Hogan
Fourth Avenue West
Decatur
General, Hospital
Approval of Loan Seen in Senate Battle Over British Aid
Democratic Leader Barkley predicted Senate passage of the $3.75 billion British loan by a 3 to 2 margin with a 3 PM vote. Amendments limited to buying American goods and veterans loan ideas were debated after a 12 hour session, Taft’s gift proposal failing 50 to 16 and Langer’s interest-free loan plan failing 56 to 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Barkley
Senate
Ellender
D-La
England
Taft
Rohio
Langer
R-N. D
Memorial Day Services at Moss Chapel
Memorial Day services will be held at 10 o'clock Sunday morning at Moss Chapel. The program will continue all day with singing in the afternoon. Rev. M. H. Harper will be in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moss’ Chapel
M. H. Harper
Endgame Tensions Delay 21 Nation Peace Conference
The 21 nation talks see Byrnes urging that treaties await four power agreement before wider submission while Molotov accuses backtracking. Moscow ministers earlier agreed to preliminary treaty consensus. An American source notes Byrnes may skip a general parley if Russia stays away. If no accord, session may extend to discuss Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
France
Britain
United States
Byrnes
Molotov
Moscow
Rusia
Lewis and Operators Meet After Cabinet Session
Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach announced a 4 PM conference with Lewis and the operators after a cabinet meeting. The gathering is presumed to be devoted to the strike and the wage increases allowed in other industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwellenbach
Lewis
Alabama Vets Face College Demand Surge Say Officials
Regional VA Manager M E Head warned at a state veterans affairs conference that Alabama could see up to 53 576 veterans seeking college training with peak loads around 32 681 if existing laws and programs extend. He urged colleges to triple capacity to serve eligible white male veterans with high school training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
M. E
Veterans Administration
Veterans ‘Affairs
Veterans Bureau
Evicted Tenant to Occupy Courthouse in Kentucky
Sam Cregger a 32 year old former sailor his wife and three children may occupy Franklin County courthouse after May 20 as he abandons court bid to keep his apartment and moves in temporarily. County Judge Boone Hamilton says room will be found if they must stay at the courthouse. The family will vacate May 20 under a compromise granting use of part of a two family house owned by Mr and Mrs Charles Tracey for Burchell Poff and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Sam Cregger
Franklin County
Cregger
Boone Hamilton
Gregger
Charles Tracey
Tracey
Burchell Poff
May Festival of Music Draws Large Decatur Crowd
A large audience at Decatur high school heard a varied program by a glee club band and schoolchildren. Lafayette Gordon Bibb Somerville Road students sang folk and English numbers directed by Miss Elizabeth Roberts. The high school glee club performed four pieces under Edmond Keith and the senior band closed with Fairest of the Fair and Crusaders Overture directed by Carl Schwa chow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children's Voices
Decatur
Lafayette School
Gordon-Bibb School
Somerville Road School
Elizabeth Roberts
Alabama
Scotland
John Peel
Studenis
We Lafayette
Joe Alien Price
Elaine Gardner
Verbon Shelton
Cuba
Arkansas Traveller
Land of Mine
Joe Wheeler
Glee Club
Johnny
Militaire
Carl Schwachow
Crusaders
Forrest L. Buchtel
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Radio Folks
Elliott
Mayflower
Wall Street
Cullman Berries
Sweet Girl
Dugger
Johnston
Superior Cleaners
Lee ST
Philip T. Shanks, Jr
Office of Defense Transportation
Tinue
Nashville
L & N RR
Louisville & Nashville
R. R
Vivian Blane
Manny Frank
CBS
Dane—Clark
Dane Clark
Lois C. Hardin
Falkville
James Walker
Bank
Circuit Court
Fam
Cireuit
Will
Cline Thompson Marisellc
Als
Ft Am
C. Bibb Humphrey Decator
Lem
Morgon County
John F. McCutcheon
Somerville
Board of Revenue and Control
Leonard & Mece Hartselie
Board of Revenue
Navy Gaming
Ellis
J. E
Joe N. Poole
Gordon
Albert Boutwell
Emmett Jerry
Jefferson
House of Representatives
J. K
Jess) Edwards
House
Wallace C. Johns
HELP
G. B. Cox
Hamil Clinic
Eleventh Avenaffe
Howell's
Cliff Bridges
Moulton
Baugh's
W. E. Betterton
Baugh’s Infirmary
James L. Rankin Insurance
Oxane War
Eman Tone Catur
POSER
Allied van Lines, Inc
Sudan
Cane
Paul C. Davis
W. Church
Robin Hood
Araia
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