Alabama Cotton Producers Benefiting From Loan Reclaim
Alabama cotton producers who placed 1938 39 or 40 cotton in the government loan may reclaim and sell at higher prices. 1937 cotton already taken over. An AAA officer cites inquiries about withdrawing loan cotton and reselling and outlines how to determine true value including carrying charges and current spot prices for the same grade and staple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Alabama
A. W. Jones
AAA
Jones
Cotton loan example and advice for farmers
The text explains a cotton loan scenario where a producer borrows 8 cents per pound on a 500 pound bale and adds two year charges to reach costs of 47.50. If market price is 12 cents per pound the bale could be resold for 60 dollars, leaving 1250 for equity. Farmers are urged to contact county offices for fuller guidance on loan cotton procedures.
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AAA
Jones
Parmers
Joan
Fire crews respond to patrolman crash and cotton fires in Birmingham
In Birmingham on May 27, firefighters rushed to a crash where a drowsy policeman hit a fuel pump and ignited gasoline. Crews also battled fires involving two bales of cotton placed along downtown streets with smokers igniting matches near metal hoops.
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Birmingham
Ala
Eat Well on Ten Dollars a Week Feature
Daily feature runs Monday through Friday detailing thrifty menus with Friday issue including menus for Saturday Sunday and Monday.
Whole Wheat Pastry Makes Nutty Healthful Crust
An old recipe extols whole wheat flour for pastry with a mix of white flour, salt and lard. It explains cutting in lard to the size of navy beans, adding ice water, chilling, rolling into pie pans, and baking a pre baked crust for 12 minutes at 450 degrees. Also includes a Wednesday menu with lemon pie and other dishes using whole wheat bread and crust.
Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues Puzzle Drill
A cryptic style crossword lists across and down clues with numbers for Fog Reverberate Light boat Garment Extreme Raccoon like animal Fruit decay Distasteful Organ of hearing Swedish moisture Settle as a bill Shore recess Unit of illumination Writing implement Severe fall Music note Roman coin Chinese weight Weasel like animal Feminine name Apart Judge of the dead More rational Deputy Affirmative votes Defile Down clues include Buck Between cities Kind Beverage Caught sight of Talk Suggestion Methodically Raised to third power Late Raised Comply Dialine Wind instruments Soft part of fruit French town Rumor American Indian Causes Appeals Those who can chairs To cook Belonging to me yesterday’s answer and a Cryptoquote puzzle with a Dante quotation reference.
Poppy Sale Defense Aid Emphasizes Patriotism
Mrs. Bertha Timberlake, national defense chairman of Morgan County Unit No. 15 of the American Legion Auxiliary, urges observance of Poppy Day to symbolize the human element in defense. She says the poppy’s meaning inspires sacrifice, unity, and a spirit of patriotism essential to national security.
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National Defense
Bertha Timberlake
Morgan County Unit No. 15
American Legion Auxiliary
America
Dunquer
England
Household Linens Pattern 2882 Transfer Motif Pattern
Dainty linens with varied motifs offered in pattern 2882. Includes twenty transfer motifs from 23 4 by 23 4 inches to 2 by 11 3 4 inches plus color schemes and stitch illustrations. Pattern details and materials listed to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept. 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Daily
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Avenue
New York
N. Y
Presbyterian church report urges liberty of conscience during wartime
The general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States received a committee report urging the church to stand for liberty of conscience in the feverish days before war and the hectic days that would follow if war is declared. The report emphasizes religious freedom amid national tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreat
N. C
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the
United States
Baumunk Fines Carnival Manager in Possession Case
In Brazil Indiana on May 27 Judge John W. Baumunk fined carnival manager Thomas J. Smith $25 and costs after Smith pled guilty to a possession charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
John W. Baumunk
Thomas J. Smith
Rotary Club Hears Debate At Noon Meeting
The Decatur Rotary Club noon gathering at Cornelius Hotel featured a Lambda Pi Sigma debate on whether courting in an automobile beats horse and buggy days. Eugene Jones and Bob Newsom debated against John Peach and Rutledge Thomas with the affirmative winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Service Committee
Decatur Rotary Club
Cornelian Hotel
Harvey Pride
LeRoy Murphree
Lambda Pi Sigma Fraternity
Eugene Jones
Bob Newsom
John Peach
Rutledge Thomas
Edgar Self
Bill Brittain
Julian Harris
James’ H. Crow, Jr
Hagerman
W. J. Williams
Crippled Children’s Society
Ember H. L. Malone
Alvin Richards
Carlton Kelley
Rotary
Tom Fitzpatrick
Judge Seizes Slot Machines After Destruction Order
Ten slot machines were ordered destroyed. when opened nickels spilled out totaling five cents more than the fine and costs. The judge took the jackpot as part of the proceedings.
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Tony Martin
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Charles Winninger
Edward Everett Horton
Philip Dorn
General Electric
Daily Crossword
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Notion
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Dante
King ‘Features Syndicate, Inc
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Dinsmore
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Hunter
Electric Department
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