How Much Syphilis Is There In Our Land Is Asked By County Health Officer
Health officer L. R. Murphree outlines the burden of syphilis in the United States and Alabama, noting widespread infection, high early mortality and disability costs, and that ages 20 to 30 bear half the cases. He cites TVA testing and urges expanded prevention and treatment efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Murphree
M. D
Vince
United States
Alabama
Birmingham
Montgomery
Tuscaloosa
Tennessee Valley Authority
Morgan County
Fiesta or Oren Arnold Released by Central Press Assn
Bill Baron a footloose Texan and Ellen Dale a Hollywood star hide at the Montoya ranch across the Mexican border after a lucky escape in Baron's Ranc uring storm. They are pursued by Don Julio Montoya and son Felix and held by Yaqui captors as Panola Montoya and Bill face a perilous march toward a remote camp with uncertain fate.
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Bill Baron
Ellen Dale
Montoya
Baron
Ontoya Famil
Ellen
Bill
Panola
Ken
Mexico
Don Julio Andh Montoya
Felix
Children’s Day Set at Oak Ridge Church
Oak Ridge church will observe Children’s Day on Sunday June 5 with singing in the afternoon after a noon dinner. Mrs Beary West leads the program and promises an unusually interesting program. attendees are invited to bring song-books and lunch baskets.
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Oak Ridge Church
Beary West
Toa Uncovered in 1921 Concrete Fence Post
Workmen tearing down concrete fence posts on Paul Fry's farm in Vincennes discover a dark object sealed inside a post poured in 1921. They extract a flattened toad that revives after being wetted and hops away.
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Vincennes
Ind
Paul Fry
State Excise
Fry
Lariat Fight Drops Bill Baron in Indian Prowl
In a brutal ambush, Bill Baron and Panda are seized by Yaqui raiders. Baron frees himself after a tense struggle, but both riders end up tied as the attackers close in. Panda fights back while old tensions rise amid the chaotic scene on the plains.
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Bill
Sonora
Panola
Montoya
Fay-leex
Montoya Acres
Montoyas
Panda
Escared
Pandla
Bill _Baron
America
United States
Mexico
Bill Baron
Methodism Began as Revival and Evolved Practices
The seventh article in Mor rill's series notes Methodism's origins in the Church of England and its transplant to America where ministers preached revivalist power and performed rites. It details early ordination, education efforts, Sunday schools, and current movements including a Bishop Crusade in the South and a Million Unit Fellowship Movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miron A. Morrill
Church of England
America
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Board of Missions
Electrolux
Legion plans July 1 dedication of Fort Stephen Decatur
Local American Legion and Legion Auxiliary met in Martin arena urging full attendance as plans are laid for dedicating Fort Stephen Decatur on July 1. Committees will be formed and details set, with Governor Bibb Graves, Governor-designate Frank M. Dixon, senior army and National Guard officials among expected visitors.
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American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Martin Arena
Fort Stephen Decatur
The
Legion
Decatur
Bibb Graves
Frank M. Dixon
Army
National Guard
Photographer’s three legged dog named Tripod in Richmond
A Richmond photographer Arthur Clark shows a black and white Boston bull pup with three legs. He named it Tripod, drawing attention to its unusual condition.
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Richmond, Va
Arthur Clark
Methodist church opens school drive to boost enrollment
The church announces a new school advance to revive Sunday school participation and strengthen missions and benevolences through enhanced financial underwriting.
Cotaco High School Graduates In Large East Morgan Crowd
Cotaco High School held its graduation in the school auditorium Friday evening May 20 with one of East Morgan’s largest crowds. Principal J. J. Holladay presented diplomas to 34 seniors including Bernice Bailey and Kathleen Prince, and medals to Victor Compton Bernice Batley and Kathleen Prince.
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East Morgan
Cotaco High School
A. N. Mitchell
Myrtle Old
Melvin Hudson
Decatur
Victor Compton
Bernice Batley
Kathleen Prince
J. J. Holladay
Bernice Bailey
Hoyt Briscoe
Alice Buck
Milford Compton
Buford Curry
Louise Curry
Orville Davis
Gilbert Dean
Farlyne Helms
Aline Lemmond
Edna Mae Lipscomb
Mary Frances Lipscomb
David McA
Athens Ends A Good Year At Athens College Commencement
The Athens College baccalaureate sermon was delivered on May 21 1938 by Rev M A Franklin D D of the Highlands Methodist Church Birmingham. Commencement exercises are set for May 27 1938 at 10 o clock with Prof F M Cooks Florence State Teachers College as speaker. Miss Aline Beaird of Gadsden valedictorian will speak on Tuning Up and Miss Dorothy Parker of Ardmore Tennessee salutatorian will present a biographical sketch of Governor Houston. Degrees will be conferred upon thirty eight seniors.
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Athens College
M. A. Franklin
D. D
Highlands Methodist Church
Birmingham
Glee Club
Athens First Methodist Church
L. D. Patterson
First Methodist Church
Decatur
F. M. Cook
Florence State Teacher's College
Aline Beaird
Gadsden
Dorothy Parker
Ardmore
Tennessee
Houston
EB. R. Naylor
Athens Cafe
Sacramento School Delays Opening After State Fair
Competition notes attendance concerns as Sacramento school board postpones the fall opening until after the state fair to improve participation.
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Sacramento
Calif
Baby Helaine Judith Colan Sent Home From Hospital
Baby Helaine Judith Colan returns to Chicago home with grandmother Mrs. Morris Hershman after eye removal to save her life. Doctors fear the second eye may be lost. prognosis remains grave.
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Helaine
Judith Colan
Chicago
Morris Hershman
Daily Cross Word Puzzle Across and Down Clues
Crossword puzzle clues listed for across and down entries with numbered hints. Includes hazardous motion and electrical terms, animal and plant references, measurements, and common words to solve.
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Daily Cross
Poppy Day set in Decatur by Legion Auxiliary
Preparations for Poppy Day on May 28 are under way in Decatur led by Mrs. W. M. Rice and the Decatur Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary. Volunteers will distribute memorial poppies citywide to honor World War dead and aid disabled veterans and their families.
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Decatur
American Legion Auxiliary
W. M. Rice
Mrs. Rice
France
Belgium
Legion and Auxiliary
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Toad Tale
Univex Cine
Wilfred R. van Valkenburgh
John Wesley
Robert Raikes
Cotaco HS
Athens
Baby
Baby Colan
Greece
Het
Fay
Pve
J. C. Black CO
Second Ave
Servel
Servel Electrolux
Y& Gas Company
Johnston ST
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