Eight Killed After Explosive Blast at Koppers Plant
Police say eight workers died in a fire linked blast at the Koppers tar and chemical division plant in New Jersey. Firefighters hunted for missing men as the building, housing a lab and machine shop, burned and risked collapse after a series of blasts.
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Koppers Company Tar and Chemical Divige
N. J
John Perry
Charles Schillon
Ast
William Wandnas
Schillon
Warns of weak blood and promotes SSS Tonic for anemia
An article describes pale palms lips and low blood count causing fatigue loss of appetite and infection risk. It promotes SSS Tonic as effective for non organic nutritional anemia and claims energizing benefits and better digestion with regular use.
Morgan County Church Guests and Local Visits
Mrs Dora Hitt of Howell Arkansas and Mrs Ethel Glasgow hosted relatives during the week. Mr and Mrs Dow Jones of Florence were weekend guests of the Alvie White family. Clem Glasgow of Birmingham visits the area. Families attended a memorial at Andrew's Chapel. A large crowd is expected for next Sunday services.
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Dora Hitt
Howell
Ark
Ethel Glasgow
Dow Jones
Florence
Alvie White
Clem Glasgow
Birmingham
Elmer White
Winetta Ann
Dan Jones
Andrew’s Chapel
Alic Stroup
Clarence
Decatur
Otto Glasgow
William Landers
Mary Lewis
Freddie
Otto
Falkville
Bluitt_ Wallace
Fay Bridges
Forest Chapel
Hendolite Rogers
Lawrence Hubbard
Crane
Missouri
Edd Rogers
Haleyville
Lorene Mathews
Bettie
Clanton
Clarence Stroup
Joe Stroup
R. E. Pughetts
Payment for Army Discharge No Aid to Negro
In Mobile, Alabama, 18 month prison term was imposed on Johnny Clausell for forging a government check after claiming he paid $11 to obtain discharge from the Army. Clausell also received two years probation and a $300 fine. He admitted taking Army records to Evergreen and obtaining his mother's allotment checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Johnny Clausell
Evergreen
Clausell
U. S
Percy
Fountains
Funeral Services for Vernie Pope Held at Bowman Chapel
Funeral services for Vernie E. Pope 34 were held at Bowman Chapel with Rev Roscoe Wilhite officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Surviving are his parents Mr and Mrs W J Pope two brothers John and Lester and two sisters Mrs Annie Calvert and Mrs Ellen Wooten.
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Vernie E. Pope
Crane Hill
Bowman Chapel
Roscoe Wilhite
Church
W. J. Pope
John
Lester Pope
Annie Calvert
Ellen Wooten
Shirley-Ann Glasscock
Cullman Hospital
Seventh Street Baptist Church
Gilbert Speake
City Cemetery
Drinkards-Brown
James Louie Glasscock
Joyce
Carolyn
Sheron Glasscock
Funeral services for Fr. Plasidus founder dead
Funeral services are announced for Fr. Plasidus, noted as one of the founders of the college. Details on date and location are to be announced. The passing marks a significant loss for the institution and its alumni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Plasidus
Becker 78 Dies on Mission at Humbolt Tennessee
Becker aged 78 died during a mission at Humbolt Tennessee on May 12. Funeral services were held May 15 at Bernard s Chapel with Rev Abbott Boniface O S B officiating. Burial followed in the college cemetery. Drinkards Brown Service directed. He served St Bernard College for 50 years and helped found the institution.
Welfare board backs retirement plan for country workers
In Montgomery Alabama the state Welfare Department approved a proposal for a retirement plan for country welfare workers and ordered Welfare Commissioner Laula Dunn to present it at the next legislative session. Also reported, Troop 20 of the Boy Scouts met at First Baptist Church with Curtis Johns in charge, 14 Scouts present, plans for a camporee on the 21st to 23rd, patrol leader Fred Garnet elected, and materials organized for handicraft and woodcraft.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Welfare Department
Laula Dunn
Boy Scouts of America
First Baptist Church
Curtis Johns
Julian Jervis
Mae Graham
Fred Garnet
Billy Don Weaver
Frank Blackwell
Guardian to Sell Real Estate in Morgan County Court
Erin L. Walker as guardian of George Vincent Walker a non compos mentis will sell at public outcry the Decatur lot 50 by 140 feet with 4 room house at 616 3rd Ave West Decatur Alabama court sale set for Friday June 18 1948 between 11am and 4pm per decree dated May 15 1948 in equity guardianship matter in Morgan County Alabama.
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Notece-De-Saleerin L
Morgan County
Decatur
Alabama
Decatur Land Improvement and Furnace Co
Bath
3Rd. Ave
Weat
Erin L. Walker
George Vincent Walker
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Refrigeration Repair Service
Charles Price
H. Ryan Appliances & Furniture
East Moulton St
J. R. Daniels
W. Walnut
Johnson Chapel
Laverne
AIR Conditioning
Jones, Coal Co
Tire Headquarters
AIR
ACTER
John Smith
Joe Hagler
Royal Tire Service
Lee
Shux, Jedge
Guru
Snuffy
Prince Kali
Nepa
Bengali
Kali
Delaware and Lackawanna
Delaware River
Delaware Water Gap
Vernie Pope
Child
Scott
R. J. Scott
Atomic Energy
Scribe
BOY Scouts
DR. C. P. Stinson
O. D
Johnston Street
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