Tennessee congressman eyes Dies era chair on committee
Rep. Wirt Courtney a Tennessee Democrat and former judge and prosecutor could lead the House committee investigating un American activities if Democratic control continues and Dies retires. Courtney notes the Dies panel has kept the public alert during the war era and Communism concerns. He has served in Congress since 1939 and was a World War I veteran with a background as a criminal lawyer and state judge.
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Washington
Tennessee
House
Dies
D- Tex
Wirt
Courtney
D-Tenn
Joe Starnes
D-Ala
Hopewell Home Demonstration Club Meets May 17
Mrs Bert Allen hosted the Hopewell Home Demonstration Club meeting on May 17 at 2 30. Mrs Sebren Garner presided with members answering on common home accident issues. Rowe led the lesson on dry cleaning and a mother’s test was given at the close. Recreation and refreshments followed as plans for June 21 were discussed.
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Hopewell Home Demonstration Club
Bert. Allen
Sebren Garner
Miss Rowe
Tesson
Bert Allen
Jess Smith
Making a Butter Substitite From Pear and Apple Peels
A simple substitute butter is prepared by boiling pear and apple peelings with molasses and sugar, then cooling to use as a spread.
Miss Pool Named Alabama Secretary of State
Miss Sybyl Pool, the first woman to hold a constitutional state office in Alabama, began work as Secretary of State amid congratulations and questions about women in public life. She plans to seek reelection at term end in 1947 and stresses a record approach over gender.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Sybyl Pool
Chauncey—Sparks
Associated Press
Alabama Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Federation
Sparks
Marengo County
Capitol
Bibb Graves
Clint Harrison
State Public Service Commission
County Democratic Committee
Alabama College
Montevallo
Howell Turner
Sparks’ Aperemen
Rdon-Parole Board
Miss Pool
Hattie Hooker Wilkins
Dallas County
House
Legislative
Dixie
United States Senate
War Bond Winner Ralph Slate Among Civitan Contest Winners
First place honors in the Civitan International oratorical contest in Birmingham went to Juanita Arnold of Attalla and Edward Shipper of Florence who attend Etowah and Coffee high schools. Each received a $100 college scholarship. Second prizes of $50 went to Faye Pierson Holt high and Joe Moore Woodlawn high, with Mary Katherine Thomason of Albertville high and Ralph Slate of Morgan County High at Hartselle earning third prizes of $25 war bonds.
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Birmingham
Civitan International
Juanita Arnold
Attalla
Etowah High School
Edward Shipper
Florence
Coffee High
Faye Pierson
Poppy Sales Expected to Rise at Memorial Day
The American Legion Auxiliary predicts its biggest poppy sale, with Bertha Timberlake stating more than double the usual sales are likely. Volunteers help disabled veterans craft poppies, supporting families and keeping men active in veterans’ hospitals. The program, run by the Auxiliary for 24 years, aids injured veterans and their dependents.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Bertha Timberlake
All Day Singing at Cave Springs in Lawrence County
The annual all day singing will be held next Sunday at Cave Springs near the Hatton community in Lawrence county. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy good singing.
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Cave Springs
Hatton
Lawrence County
Tuscaloosa Man Succeeds Chenault As District Governor
John G. Hargrave of Birmingham was chosen governor of Civitan International Mississippi Alabama District at closing sessions of the district convention. Judge W. C. Warren of Tuscaloosa was named district governor under a resolution creating the office.
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Birmingham
John G. Hargrave
Civitan International
Mississippi-Alabama
W. C. Warren
Tuscaloosa
Har
Grave succeeds Dr. Chenault as Governor
The text notes that Grave becomes governor, succeeding Dr. E. J. Chenault of Decatur. A separate instruction advises removing shoulder pads from dresses before rubbing them.
Camporee Plans Set for Morgan County Scouts
The Morgan district camporee scheduled for May 31 to June 2 promises to be a premier Scouting event. Patrols from Tennessee Valley areas will compete by standard ratings A B C with a campfire program on June 2 featuring short patrol performances. Officials will be announced soon as plans proceed for an overnight camping event on Eighth Avenue South.
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Morgan District
Morgan County
Tennessee Valley
Eighth Avenue
Word of Death Notices Glen Cruse
Friends in the Jones Chapel community Cullman county learn of the death of Glen Cruse who was serving overseas. No details about his death have been received.
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Jones Chapel
Cullman County
Glen Cruse
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Bush
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Cab
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Scott
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