Plaque Honor for Joe Wheeler Set at Rotary Event
The Rotary club hosted a Alabama Historical Society program titled Fighting the Wheeler a Cavalcade of Alabama to honor General Joseph Wheeler. Miss Annie Wheeler led a guest list including Erskine Ramsey Dr C B Glenn and other civic figures as Hill Ferguson Jr presided over 150 attendees.
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Rotary Club
Alabama
The
Alabama Historical Society
Wheeler
Historical Society
Annie Wheeler
Erskine Ramsey
C. B. Glenn
U.D.C
D.A.R
Hill Ferguson, Jr
Rotary
Fagan Thompson
Cullman
Miss Wheeler
Mr. Ramsey
Glenn
Houston LeClair
Hill Ferguson, Sr
William Walker
S. Arthur Gray
W. H. Armstrong
E. S. Loyd, Sr
Frank L. Chenault
Walter Jackson
Joe
Georgia
Confederacy
North Alabama
Congress
McKinley
United States of America
Cuba
Roscoe Hogan
Paratrooper Plans Saturday Jump at Pryor Field
Johnny Seburn Hopper from Camp Campbell Ky says he will jump Saturday afternoon at Pryor Field around two oclock. He has made about nine Army jumps and will leap from 300 feet with a 1 700 foot ripcord. He is stationed in Decatur on a 15 day pass and recently married Bobby Sue Terry.
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Johnny Seburn Hopper
Camp Campbell
The
Daily Today
Decatur
Bobby Sue Terry
Quadruplets Born in Missouri Hospital Births
In Kirksville Missouri a 19 year old mother gave birth to quadruplets last night at a local hospital. Three survived two boys and one girl with another girl dying shortly after birth. Doctor Martin L Riemann confirmed the surviving trio are alive and in incubators. The mother previously bore twins two years ago who did not survive.
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Kirksville
Tours
Martin L. Riemann
Jess
Accident Report Shifts Focus to Alabama Manufacturing Dangers
A fragment from ACCIDENT REPORT Y in Alabama notes that manufacturing was more dangerous last year than other industries, highlighting safety concerns and the need for reforms amid rising incidents.
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Ala
MARKETS REPORT COTTON CORN AND POULTRY PRICES
Market notes show North Georgia live poultry steadiness with strong demand from plants and truckers. Regional prices for broilers 23 to 26 cents FOB farm and corn and Milo prices cited, alongside New York cotton futures with July at 32.73 cents and nearby contracts fluctuating amid export activity.
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Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
F.o.b. Farm
Markets at a Glance May 16
New York stocks higher with rails in demand and bonds up. Cotton quiet as evening operations balance. Chicago wheat closed weak with soybeans. corn declined with wheat. Oats finished with mixed results. Hogs steady to 25 cents lower topping $19.85. Cattle steady to 50 cents lower with top $31.50.
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New York
Chicago
Soy Bean Market Slips Amid Liquidation at Chicago Board
Chicago May 16 liquidation in nearby soy bean contracts unsettled futures as prices fell. Wheat May closed 1 cent to 1? lower at 2.34 plus, corn down 1 to 1 1/4 cents, oats up 5s, rye down 1 1/4 cents, soybeans down 1 3/4 to 5 cents, May 2.87 1/2 to 2 1/2. Lard fell 15 to 28 cents per cwt, May 12.15.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Body of Missing Chipley Taxi Driver Found in Truck
The body of Adolphus Toole, 34, a Chipley taxi driver, was found early today in the locked trunk of his cab on a dirt road. Sheriff Dan Brock said his throat was slashed and he had cuts on his hands and arms. The taxi and driver had been missing since 10 last night. one shoe was found elsewhere near Toole’s home. No motive given.
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Chipley
Fla
Washington County
Dan Brock
Adolphus Toole
Brock
Toole
Couch Construction low bid on U S 31 resurfacing project
Couch Construction Company of Dothan Ala submitted the lowest bid of 97 536 for resurfacing 23.84 miles of U S 31 from Hartsville to Athens. State Highway Department announced the low bids late yesterday. The 13 county package totaled 909 674 with bids opened in Montgomery. The Morgan Limestone segment involves only refinishing the existing surface.
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Couch Construction Company
Dothan
Ala
U. S. 31
Hartselle
Athens
State Department of Highways
Highway Department
Montgomery
Services Held Today For Mrs Barnett
Funeral services for Eloise Barnett 16 of Lacey’s Spring were held at 2 30 P M at Shiloh Baptist church eight miles east of Hart selle Rev Robert Glenn officiated with interment in adjoining cemetery Peck directing Survived by husband Charles daughter Diane mother Ollie Barnett and brother Clarence Wiley Pallbearers were Roy Frazier Curtis Mays William Barnett Dewey Marion Plemons and Ollie Barnett
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Eloise Barnett
Shiloh Baptist Church
Hartselle
Robert Glenn
Peck
The
New Center Baptist Church
Roy Frazier
Curtis Mays
William Barnett
Dewey Marion Plemons
Ollie Barnett
Fatal Work Accidents Reported by State Health Dept
The state Department of Health reported 48 deaths in 1949 from manufacturing worker accidents, with agriculture next at 35, highlighting safety concerns in industrial and farming jobs.
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State Department of Health
Egypt Rejects California Marriage of Princess Fathia
Egypt's royal council refused to recognize Princess Fathia's marriage to California commoner Riad Khali. It ordered administration of Fathia and Queen Nazli properties and called the California match annulled in Egypt. Sister Waika ordered home from the United States.
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Cairo
Egypt
California
Farouk
Fathia
Nazli
San Francisco
Riad Khali
Waika
United States
Muhammed Zulfoukar Bey
Muhammed Ali
al Ahram
Unions at Belmont Park Extend Talks Over Diesel Locomotive Fireman Rule
After nine hours of peace talks, union and carrier representatives, with National Mediation Board observers, failed to resolve the demand for a second fireman on big Diesel locomotives. The union argues current rules require a fireman in the forward cab at all times. carriers say the demand was withdrawn or to be handled by arbitration. The issue hinges on seniority rules and the use of special duty men in the motor room. Belmont Park marks its 45th racing season.
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National (Railway) Mediation Board
First Aid for Shiny Nose Beauty Tips of the Era
An article advises oily skin hygiene for girls in the era with diet changes and regular washing. It recommends soap twice daily, hot and cold compresses, tonics with alcohol, occasional eau de cologne, and a complexion brush to stimulate circulation and improve skin health.
Mrs. Oliver J. Shepard 60 Called Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Oliver J. Shepard of Decatur will be held at 3 P M Wednesday at Brown's chapel with Christian Science Reader Mrs. Mary Crutcher officiating. Interment in city cemetery. Mrs. Shepard died today at 4 20 A M at 511 Eighth Avenue West after a long illness. She is survived by her husband Oliver Shepard and cousin Mrs. Jennie Breehl Akron Ohio, with many distant relatives. She had lived in Decatur 31 years, coming from Cleveland and was a member of the Christian Science church. Pallbearers are Joe Pettey William Grimes L L Tuck B Freeman Dr B F Austin Ira Schmidt D D Burleson Waverly Loosier. honorary pallbearers are American Legion Post No 15 members.
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Oliver J. Shepard
Brown's Chapel
Mary Crutcher
Christian Science Reader
City Cemetery
Brown
Decatur
Cleveland
Shepard
Christian Science Church of
Joe Pettey
William Grimes
L. L. Tuck
B Freeman
B. F. Austin
Ira Schmidt
D. D. Burleson
East West talks cited along with Iran border air surveys
Moscow says Tehran discussions covered broader East West issues beyond China. Soviet note accuses Iran of using American experts for air surveys near the Soviet Iranian border and warns Iran Oil Co. LTD. is conducting topographical and geological work incompatible with neighborly ties.
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Moscow
China
Russia
Teheran
Iranian Oil Co. Ltd
Iran
Soviet Union
Truman Rally in Chicago Boosts Democratic Message
President Truman addressed 500000 in a Chicago stadium rally praising progress and blasting obstructionists. He urged lawmakers to back reforms and warned the Democratic party must keep dreaming big about America's future.
Bethel Baptist to Have Cemetery Decoration
Bethel Baptist Church one mile northeast of Hartselle will hold its annual cemetery decoration on May 21. The day-long program includes gem school and services by Revyn in the morning, dinner on the grounds at noon, and singing in the afternoon.
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Bethel Baptist Church
Hartselle
Gem School
Revyn
Mouth Infections and Trench Mouth Treated with Antibiotics
The article explains trench mouth and acute ulcerative gingivitis, both infections of the gums. It notes two germs often present, Vincent spirillum and Ducray spirillum, and mentions penicillin and aureomycin as treatments with possible digestive side effects. It cautions early treatment to prevent spread.
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Vincent
Ducray
King
Senate moves to end debate on cloture rule
Senate leaders plan a Friday vote on revised cloture to end a filibuster risk. Sixty four votes required. Meantime Mills proposes a 10 percent withholding tax on dividends to boost income tax collection on corporate payments.
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Senate
Mills
D-Ark
House
Ways and Means
John L. Lewis
United Mine Work
Annual Decoration Day at New Canaan Cemetery
The annual Decoration Day service will be held Sunday at New Canaan cemetery in East Morgan county near Union Hill. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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New Canaan Cemetery
Morgan County
Union Hill
City Council Advances Sewer and Housing Plan in Decatur
The council approved funding for a new sewer worked by Oden and authorized payments to him after a connecting fee by Childs. It advanced paving on Sixteenth Avenue East and debated a refund for an itinerant photographer license. A Decatur sewage plant study estimated costs between 200000 and 250000, with engineer Smith ready to survey and possibly hire consultants. The housing agreement outlined tax exemptions and set a five year aim to remove substandard housing equal to new units. The meeting adjourned to May 22 with plans to present drainage and site details at the next session.
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Oden
Childs
Peny Tenth Avenue
Seventh
Eighth
Sixteenth Avenue East
Tower
Beech Streets
O. E. Johnson
Joe Taylor
Johnson
Vincent Spencer
Vernon McGuier
Belk-Hudson
McGuier
J. E. O'Toole
Birmingham
Decatur
Rutledge Thomas
16Th
18Th Avenues
Beech and Locust Streets
Ancient kiva chamber at Corona do State Monument
Visitors may descend into an ancient Indiana ceremonial chamber or kiva near Corona do State Monument 20 miles north of Albuquerque New Mexico. Wall pictures hold particular significance for tribesmen who worshipped pagan gods here hundreds of years ago.
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Indiana
Coronado State Monument
Albuquerque
New Mexic
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