Solons Push Suggestions on West Indies Islands
Senate discussions centered on upgrading Panama Canal security by acquiring or leasing Caribbean islands. Senators Miller Minton Clark George and Gillette urged protective actions including Bermuda Bahamas and other British French and Dutch possessions as potential war measures and debt payoffs to secure the isles during the conflict.
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Washington
Senate
West Indies
Panama Canal
United States
Germany
Puerto Rico
Caribbean
Florida
South America
Atlantic
Bermuda
Canal
Miller
D-Ark
Bahamas
England
France
Netherlands
Minton
D.-Ind
Hitler
Clark
D-Mo
George
D.-Ga
Gillette
Iowa
Gly Cas praised by Decatur resident for relief
Mr Joe W Winton of Somerville Alabama a longtime mail carrier credits Gly Cas capsules with easing a stubborn constipation back pain and restless kidney symptoms. He reports better sleep stronger health and rapid improvement after using Gly Cas and urges others to try the remedy sold in Decatur by Loyd s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe W. Winton
Joe W Winton
Somerville
Ala
Decatur
Loyd's
Mr. Winton
Loyd's Drug Store Capsule Remedy Intro
Loyd's Drug Store on Second Avenue at Moulton Street emphasizes daily demonstrations and explanations of a modern capsule remedy to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Checkerboard Store
Moulton Street
Local Athens Notes Show Community Ties and Marital News
Athens area society includes O P McMeans’s improving health after illness, a single county run off race between Clanton and Owens for county superintendent, and a Medina Tennessee guest visit by Eugenia Darby. Local weddings, club meetings, school events, and Rotary fishing rodeo are noted with residents traveling to Huntsville and Portland Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. McMeans
Amos C. Clanton
W. A. Owens
Clanton
Owens
West Livestone High School
Eugenia Darby
Medina
Tenn
B. L. Powers
Pettusville
Athens
Jesse Evans
Elkmont
Quest Club
L. M. Whitehurst
C. D. Feirley
A.S. Pitts
Whitehurst
A. G. White
Clara Stinson
O. W. Reynolds
Huntsville
Payetteville
O. H. Higgins
Ella Louise Hicks
Sidney Gray
Athens High School
Athens College
Hazel Green High School
Murfresboro State Teachers College
John Reynolds
Toney
Ala
Katherine Holland
Ernest Holland
Limestone County
Cullman
Miss Holland
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Joyce
Marcella Holland
Ritz Theatre
Pengun Club
Safety talks mark North Alabama Highway Patrol banquet
In Athens Alabama a safety banquet hosted by the North Alabama division of the Alabama Highway Patrol was held at the Athens Cafe Friday night. Patrolmen R A Troupe and J M McNeese led the event with hosts Captain Van B Gilbert and several officials giving talks. Notables included County Solicitor George Co Johnson Huntsville Sheriff Martine F Whitt Athens Chief Carl T Wilson and Chamber of Commerce head John M Nelson among others. Capt N W Kimbrough of Montgomery was unable to attend due to a last minute engagement.
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Athens
Ala
North Alabama Division
Alabama Highway Patrol
Athens Cafe
R. A. Troupe
J. M. McNeese
van B. Gilbert
Birmingham
Kelly. Morgan
Gadsden
J. B. Hargrove
K. M. Biles
J. G. Sandlin
Fusch
H. L. Copeland
Julius Hale
Ed Carter
Payne
Decatur
Ed Daniel
Allen Logel
Marshall Keith
Huntsville
Roy Bradford
Pilot shortage hits Allied air forces in war prep
Maj. Alexander P. DeSeversky warns that France and Britain face tough air battles due to a lack of pilots like the United States. He urges vocational incentives to recruit trainees, noting a proposal to train 7 000 air corps pilots annually versus the current under 2 000.
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New York
Alexander P. DeSeversky
U. S Army
Germany
United States
France
England
Air Corps
Officers to Hold Meet in Hunstville Event
About 400 law enforcement officers are expected for the Alabama Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association meeting in Huntsville starting Tuesday. Speakers include Frank Wilson of the U S Secret Service Vid Dunn Alabama Beer Distributors Ben Brown State Identification Bureau and E P Guinane FBI Alabama. Former Governor Bibb Graves will address the invention banquet Tuesday night. Ty Weller Smith will speak and Wednesday features pistol matches and a Monte Sano barbecue with a dance to close. Police Chief Herman Giles and Sheriff H C Blakemore are general chairmen of the convention.
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Hunteville
Ala
Alabama Sheriffs’ and Peace Officers’ Association
Frank Wilson
U.S. Secret Service
Vid Dunn
Alabama Beer Distributors’ Committee
Ben Brown
State Identification Bureau
E. P. Guinane
Alabama
Bibb Graves
Petition Seeks End to Daylight Saving in Athens
A petition presented to the Athens city council requests repeal of daylight saving time and a return to standard time. The county, described as purely agricultural, has seen much complaint. The council will study the issue before a decision at the next meeting.
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Athens
Ala
Mobile honors first female and seven student pilots
Mobile Alabama May 20 Miss Lillian Farnell earns the citys first full fledged lady bird title after passing a private pilot test administered by Dalé E Altman district inspector for the civil aeronautics authority Seven Spring Hill College students also won their pilot wings highlighting a milestone for local aviation history
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Mobile
Ala
Lillian Farnell
Farnell
Mobile Aero Club
Dalé E. Altman
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Spring Hill College
Auction sale set at new Eu faula market June 7
Eu faula Alabama auction sale planned for June 7 at the new livestock market. The board of directors sets the first sale date. The Pioneer Garden Club and Circle No 2 of the First Methodist Church will serve a barbecue.
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Eufaula
Ala
Pioneer Garden Club
Circle No. 2
First Methodist Church
Roseau Department Store Marks 75th Anniversary in Athens
The Roseau Department Store in Athens celebrated its 75th founding anniversary, dating to May 18, 1865. The oldest Alabama retailer displayed Civil War relics and period clothing in its windows to honor its history and founders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Alabama
Rosewau Department Store
Ihs
Ruling on 1915 trustee law for Jefferson county lands
Attorney General T S Lawson holds that a 1939 act repealed the 1915 local law designating Felix M. Vines as trustee of 16th section school lands in Jefferson county. The 1939 act placed supervision of all state school lands with the Department of Conservation. Opinion issued to Dr Walter B Jones conservation director.
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Montgomery
Ala
Felix M. Vines
Jefferson County
Lawson
Department of Conservation
Walter B. Jones
Construction boom in Sheffield runs over twenty five thousand
Sheffield city building inspector J. B. Pippin said last week saw construction costs exceed 25000 dollars. The total includes residences and business establishments with the largest project an 18000 dollar all metal building at the Southern Cotton Oil Company's plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
Ala
J. B. Pippin
Southern Cotton Oil Company
Poppy Sales Aid Veterans at Legion Poppy Day
Bright red poppies fill Legion headquarters as American Legion Auxiliary prepares for Poppy Day on May 25. The handmade flowers from Tuscaloosa Veterans Hospital honor fallen comrades and provide occupational therapy and income for disabled veterans, with volunteers distributing the flowers and all contributions aiding veterans families.
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Flanders Fields
Fill Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans Hospital
Tuscaloosa
Frank Yaney
Legion
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Solons
Dixie Dugan
Ebel and
McEvoy
Shunarke Furniture Co., Inc
BANK
Streprt
Loyd’s Drug Store
Second Avenue
Zue Johnson
Raymond Rogers
Detrot
Mich
F. K. Rogers
C. M. Hamblen
A. G Sarver
Portland, Tenn
Armstrong
Armstrong Paints
Morgan
Lawrence
Limestone
Madison and
Ounties
Brock & Spight CO
Patrol
Raul Riganti
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Riganti
Lady Bird
Alabama Business Institute
Turner
Coal & Grain Co
Poppy Sales Aid Veterans
Woolens
Southern Bell
Bell System
America
J. D. Alston
Alexander Grabham Bell
Miss Dixon
Grandson
Gayle Dixon
Bill Bailey
Merrifield
Oren Arnold
Decatur Daily
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