Priceville High School Grants Diplomas in Fine Commencement
Priceville High School awarded 16 diplomas as 500-plus gathered for the graduation exercises led by Principal E G Hamilton and Judge Seybourn H Lynne. Susie White and J C White won valedictory and salutatory honors with averages above 94. The class includes many athletes, with 13 of 16 active in basketball. Miss White and Horace Speegie earned six athletic letters. The valedictorian and salutatorian were both male, and Auburn and Florence State Teachers College were chosen by attendees for continuing studies. The address emphasized personality and lifelong learning, urging staying close to the church and pursuing efficiency, enthusiasm, and creativity.
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Bean
L. C
Bill Muezey
Riley
Berford Sharp
Smith
Rose Ee Ae. White
Imeep
Carlos Watson
Susie White
Shananes
E. G. Hamilton
Priceville
Colcil Eo
J.C. White
Auburn
Jewe
Florence State ‘Teachers College
Priceville School
J. C. White
Dwight Smith
White
Horace Speegie
Seybourn H. Lynne
Lynne
C. P. Johnston
Irwin J. Quinn
Markets in War Time Steels and Aircraft Lead Early Gains
Trading on Wall Street showed steel and aircraft shares at the forefront with gains in the first hour as active dealings continued. Ratings slipped late with mixed results. foreign exchange regained some ground while cotton and metals saw tentative moves amid wartime jitters and renewed buying.
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Mare
Wall Street
New Orleans
Highey
Wade
Chicago
Wall Street Holds Gains After Mixed Trading Session
New York shares drifted through a moderately active session on Friday with early losses trimmed as traders cited improved technicals from recent liquidation. Prices rose despite initial selling abroad as local professionals and New Orleans buyers supported the market with covering and new demand.
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New York
Wall Street
New Orleans
Spot Cotton Quiet in New Orleans Trade
Spot cotton closes quiet in New Orleans on May 11 with low, middling and good middling prices posted. Sales total 14 bales, receipts 2,208 and stock shown at 664,931.
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New Orleans
Cottonseed meal futures close steady in Memphis
In Memphis on May 11 the May 3000, July 27.80, Sept 26.65, Oct 24.45 and Dec 24.00 cottonseed meal futures closed quiet with no sales reported.
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Memphis
Tenn
Cottonseed Oil Prices Hold Steady on New Orleans Market
New Orleans May 11 notes show steady cottonseed oil trading with bleaching prime summer yellow at 6.60, prime crude 61 1/2, May 6.50B, July 6.57B, September 66 6B, and October unavailable due to incomplete text, reflecting a stable near term curve.
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New Orleans
Valedictory and diploma presentation at Alma Mater event
Dwight Smith Address Judge Seybourn H. Lynne presided over a valedictory and diploma presentation by Prof FE G Hamilton. Alma Mater organizers hosted the ceremony honoring graduates and the group shared remarks.
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Dwight Smith
Seybourn H. Lynne
J. C White
FE. G. Hamilton
Chicago grain prices report May 11
Cash wheat no saler. Corn prices for yellow No 1 and 2 at 60 3-4 71. Barley at 3 66 nom. Oats mixed 37 1-2. Beans No 2 yellow 1.08 1-4 1-2. Quotes include No 3 106 1-4 107 3-4 and sample grades.
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Chicago
Wheat prices ease as government outlook improves
Chicago traders saw wheat slip after a volatile session as a higher government production estimate spurred profit taking. May and July contracts opened lower and later stayed below the prior close while corn also opened weaker on the day.
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Chicago
FDR Addresses Pan American Congress Amid War News
President Roosevelt spoke to the eighth Pan American scientific congress after a hastily drafted speech replacing an earlier draft. He condemned Nazi invasions of Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg and urged bi partisan defense reviews and continuous congressional sessions as war tensions rose. A Red Cross drive was announced to raise 10 million dollars for war victims.
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Roosevelt
Europe
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Wilhemina
Red Cross
Congress
Army
West Indies
South America
Washington
Scientific Congress
Rotterdam Fight and Allied Response in Blitzkrieg Era
Dutch and British forces attack Rotterdam aiming to deny the German air base at Waalhaven while Dutch bridges on the Nieuwe Maas are destroyed. Belgian and Dutch troops coordinate with British and French as German advances threaten Arnhem Groningen and Liege amid shifting Allied plans and political turmoil in Britain.
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Waalhaven
Dordrecht
Nieuwe Maas
Adolf Hitler
Belgium
Arion
Luxembourg
Germany
Grand Duchy
Liege
Albert Canal
Maastricht
Roermond
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Rhine
Almelo
Hengelo
Arnhem
Groningen
van Kleffens
London
Hague
Gennet
Berlin
France
Britain
Winston Churchill
Alventine Hadi
British embassy staff assaulted in Rome amid poster blitz
In Rome two British diplomats George LA Bouchere and Comber Rodd were attacked as anti-British posters appeared on hotel walls. Two American reporters Virginia Cowley and John Whitaker were dining with the officials when seven men struck the trio. The attackers fled after the diplomats identified themselves.
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Tess
Dor
Aga
Rome
George LA Bouchere
Comber Rodd
Wave
Virginia Cowley
John Whitaker
Miss Cowles
Strategy Is Given Tests At Camp Beuregard
May 11 reports from Camp Beuregard Louisiana describe a war games scenario where American forces study offensive German tactics versus Allied defense. Red forces push toward Blue headquarters within twenty miles while Blue reinforcements arrive. earlier Red advances across the Sabine River from Texas.
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America
Hitler
Red
Germany
Sabine River
Texas
Georgia
Frontline blitz as German invasion expands through Low Countries
Paris endures air raid alerts while Germany presses into the Netherlands and Belgium. Dutch forces repulse or contest advances as Allied ships and planes bolster resistance. King Leopold vows Belgian fight while Luxembourg falls toward a German push. Neutrals weigh mobilization as Britain shifts leadership and Chamberlain contemplates a new post.
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Norway
Paris
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Flanders
Leopold
Luxenbourg
Belgium
Grand Duchy
Charlotte of
Luxembourg
France
Malmedy
Maastricht
Liege
Time of benefit program changed for chorus event
The negro high school chorus will appear at Wayman’s Chapel AL Church on Wednesday in a time of benefit program change.
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Wayman’ S Chapel AL
Junior High Play Date Change For Church Benefit
The junior high play has been moved from the 14th to the 15th due to a scheduling conflict. Tickets are on sale to benefit the church and are generously requested from all readers.
Decatur Diary Highlights Local Events And Daylight Saving
State Employment Service office hours shift to daylight saving time on Monday. Local and visiting officials include Clyde Prince and John Bethea. Residents improve from injuries, hospital stays, and operations. Local families host visitors from Louisville and New Orleans as clergy announce daylight saving aligned schedules. Community groups plan meetings at Central Methodist and Lyons hotel as Ministerial Association convenes.
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H. P. Still
The
State Employment Service
John Bethea
Montgomery
Central Methodist Church
Missionary Society Meeting At Methodist Parsonage
Morgan County report notes a Monday afternoon meeting of the Missionary Society at the Methodist parsonage. Local residents listed include visitors from Birmingham Hartselle Decatur Eva Fayetteville Tennessee Madison and families visiting relatives and friends.
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the Missionary Society
Methodist Parsonage
Joel Gammon
Birmingham
J. L.howard
Howard
Clay Spiegle
Hartselle
Ima Chunn
Charlie Gibbs
Valdermosa
Sherman Grant
Elms Drinkard
Eva
O. W. Drinkard
C. C. Terry
J.L. Howard
Jimmie Evans
Decatur
Emma Martin
Fayetteville
Tennessee
Fred Vaughn
Former Courtland Resident Lawrence Coffey Dies
Funeral services Sunday afternoon at two for Lawrence Coffey 55 former Courtland resident who died suddenly in Galveston Texas Thursday morning. Body to arrive in Courtland this afternoon and be taken to Mrs. J E Coffey's home burial in Courtland cemetery. He is survived by his mother several brothers and other relatives. Pallbearers named C C Horton C G Horton Paul Horton Homer Coffey Cecil Crow and Winston Crow.
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Galveston
Texas
Courtland
J. E. Coffey
J. C. Coggin
C.C. Horton
C. G. Horton
Paul Horton
Homer Coffey
Cecil Crow
Winston Crow
Churchill Accepts Premiership In Buckingham Palace Ceremony
The ceremony at Buckingham Palace marked Churchill's acceptance of the prime ministership as Britain braces for war. Lloyd George may join the government to end domestic dissent, while Chamberlain resigns after declaring his duty. Britons sacrifice Whitsun weekend to boost war production and prepare gas masks and blackout measures against potential German air drops.
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Switzerland
Italy
Henri Guisan
George VI
Chamberlain
Britain
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Baldwin
Council
House of Commons
Arthur Greenwood
Clement Attlee
Labor
Archibald Sinclair
Anthony Eden
Alfred Duff
Dutch Unit Attacked Outside The Hague By Mixed Dress Fighters
A radio broadcast described an assault on a Dutch army unit near The Hague by assailants partly in civilian clothes and partly in Dutch military uniform. The announcer suggested the attackers were traitors and possibly German parachutists.
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Hague
Excursion Boat Golden Eagle to Pass Decatur Tonight
The Golden Eagle excursion boat from St. Louis to Chattanooga will pass Decatur about 11 30 tonight. Secretary John McKibben said the boat will not land here this trip but Decatur is hoped to be on the next itinerary. The ship carries St. Louis excursionists and plans three round trips this summer.
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Golden Eagle
St. Louis
Chattahooga
Decatur
John McKibben
Chamber of Commerce
Russellville Man Dies at Home at 74
Joe C. Wilder 74 died at 9 00 Friday morning at his home Russellville Route 4 final rites held 2 30 Saturday afternoon Masterson cemetery Franklin county by Rev Emmett Saint Burial in charge of Drinkard Survived by widow two sons Marshall and Henry five daughters Mrs Frank Spragins Mrs James Briley Miss Josie Wilder Russellville Route 4 Mrs Wal
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Joe C. Wilder
Russellville
Route 4
Masterson Cemetery
Franklin County
Emmett Saint. Drinkard
Marshall
Henry
Frank Spragins
James Briley
Josie Wilder
Wal
Hill Boomed as Chairmen in Alabama Delegation Fight
In Montgomery on May 1 sources close to Sen. Lister Hill say he would back for delegation chairman at the Democratic convention. Senator John H. Bankhead is named for the platform committee. Hill seeks Roosevelt support for a third-term and potential running mate. Delegates selected by district include Devane and Inge in the first district. Riyes and McMillan in the second. Malone and Lee in the third. Huddleston and Young in the fourth. McCord and Hines in the fifth. Ellis and Fuller in the sixth. Bankhead and Newton in the seventh. Hutson and Sherrill in the eighth. Beach and Ray in the ninth.
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Montgomery
Ala
Lister Hill
Roosevelt
White House
Hill
Washington
Bankhead
Albert Carmichael
Henry B. Steagall
World War II Bulletin From Europe and Sweden
Reports from Paris Brussels and Stockholm describe ongoing battles along the Albert Canal and Meuse in the Ardennes, German bombing and planes shot down in Amsterdam, Goteborg and Belgian towns, with Queen Wilhelmina appealing to Italy’s King for humanitarian support.
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Albert Canal
Meuse River
Ardennes Mountains
Havas
Amsterdam
London
Reuters
Wilhelmina
The
Netherlands
Vittorio Emanuele
Italy
House of Savoy
Holland
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