Oil Heiress Bauerdorf Found Dead In New York Apartment
Elated as a possible accident a 20 year old oil heiress Egette Bauerdorf was found dead in a New York apartment. A towel in her mouth and a missing car from its garage prompted police to investigate possible robbery and foul play. A diary entry hinted at a dated cadet while a ticket to El Paso suggested plans to leave for Texas. A postmortem was expected to clarify the cause of death.
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Tion
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Bauer
New York
Bauerdorf
Park Hotel
Los Angeles
Kilmer’s Swamp Root touted for kidney and bladder relief
Advert describes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root herbal remedy claimed to ease bladder irritation and backache from urinary acidity. Promises quicker flow and comfort, urging readers to send name and address for a prepaid sample, with approval by druggists and a Stamford Connecticut address.
Daily crossword clues and cryptoquote tease from Kings Features
A scanned puzzle page presents a long list of across and down crossword clues with numbers and partial hints, followed by a cryptoquote puzzle and the solution attribution from Kings Features Syndicate. The page also notes yesterday’s cryptoquote quotation.
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Ovid
Kings Features Syndicate, Inc
Friday the 13th superstition challenged by history
A lighthearted column dismisses Friday the 13th as superstition while listing historical events tied to the date. It cites disasters, wars, and births that occurred on 13 across centuries, ending with a cautious blessing to ward off harm.
High school football results roll in from multiple games
Central of Phenix City defeated Columbus Ga 33 to 7. Selman Bay Minette beat McGill 20 to 7. Ramsay routed Hueytown 39 to 6. Jones Valley edged Mortimer Jordan 12 to 7.
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Associated Press
Central of Phenix City
Columbus, Ga
Selman Bay Minette
McGill
University Military School
Ramsay
Hueytown
Jones Valley
Mortimer Jordan
Alaska Purchase: United States buys Alaska from Russia
The United States acquired the Territory of Alaska from Russia in 1867 for seven million two hundred thousand dollars, expanding U.S. land and resources.
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United States
Alaska
Russia
Vote Pleas Stepped Up Across Elections
The Associated Press reports a surge of campaign appeals on foreign policy jobs freedom and economy. Pepper Luce and other figures framed the election as a choice between Roosevelt and Dewey with bold warnings about fascism and government power.
Farewell Dinner Held For Leslie F Vest Before Army
A farewell dinner was hosted Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Vest for Leslie F. Vest who left for the Army Monday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Simmons of Hartselle, Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Vest and son of Carbon Hill, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Tubbs of Jasper, and others from Hartselle and area towns.
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W. C. Simmons
Hartselle
Bennett Vest
Chilton
Carbon Hill
J. R. Tubbs
Jasper
W. H. West
Sherry
Garvey
Billie
Dann
Jesus and the Dignity of Man in Sabbath Healings
An excerpted lesson highlights Genesis creation, Psalms praise, and Jesus healing a man with a withered hand. It notes Christ’s understanding of man made in God’s image, His defiance of Pharisaic limits, and His gentle, restorative ministry fulfilled by Isaiah’s prophecy. Distributed by King Features Syndicate.
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Jesus
Christ
Earth
Isaiah
Morgan County News Highlights Local Travels and Visits
Adrian Bowen of the U S Navy from Florida visited last week. Mrs M G Peck and daughter Josephine attended the State fair in Birmingham. Audie Collins of the U S Navy is stationed in California awaiting overseas duty. Rev Hollis Roberson preached, then plans to move to Rochester New York. Families report circus trips in Decatur and hospital treatment for cancer in Birmingham. Electricity signing hoped for soon.
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U. S. Navy
Florida
M. G. Peck
Josephine
Birmingham
Gordon West
Hillman Hospital
Charley Vice
Carl Vice
Decatur
Mid Thompson
Jack Thompson
Baby Audie
Bessie Collins
Hollis Roberson
Hartselle
Rochester
New York
John Earl Smith
Hebron
Audie Collins
California
District Rally Convenes Monday at Ninth Street Church
The Decatur district rally of all Methodist churches will be held Monday at 7 30 p m at the Ninth Street Methodist church with Dr F K Gamble district superintendent presiding. There are 31 pastoral charges and all stewards Sunday school workers and WSCS workers are expected to attend.
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Decatur
Ninth Street Methodist Church
F. K. Gamble
WSCS
Morgan County Lebanon Church Notes Sunday Service
Church services were well attended here Sunday. Miss Wilma Joe Summerford of Bob Jones College Cleveland attended. Mr and Mrs C O Lackey Coleman Lackey Herman Lackey of East Hartselle visited S T Price. Young People Fellowship met Wednesday night studying Acts chapters 24 and 25. Several joined the singing convention at Round Top.
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Bob Jones College
Leveland
Teamn
C. O. Lackey
Coleman Lackey
Herman Lackey
East Hartselle
S. T. Price
Young People’s Fellowship Club
Round Top
Italians to Have Chance to Shape Own Fate
President Roosevelt told Italian Americans the allied victory over Germany will allow Italy to choose its own government and work out its destiny. He spoke from the White House to the Italian American Labor Council and to diplomats on Columbus Day, urging measures to prevent future wars.
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Palestine
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Truman
Los Angeles
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CIO Political Action Committee
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Washington
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Philippine Islands
Planes Strike at Nazi Shipping Near Greek Coast
Allied planes bombed concentrations of small enemy craft along the Greek coast in close cooperation with Adriatic land forces. British naval aircraft also sank a heavily loaded enemy landing craft. Allied headquarters said no land force actions in Greece beyond Corinth were reported.
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Adriatic
Greece
Corinth
Athens
Southern regional council meeting opens in Birmingham
Government leaders from 100 Southern states convene in Birmingham for a two day meeting of the Southeastern regional conference of the National Council of State Governments. Dr. Frank Bane, executive director, is set as chief speaker addressing postwar problems.
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Birmingham
Ala
National Council of State Governments
Frank Bane
National Organization
Peace group urges swift arms talks without delay
A peace organization calls for immediate diplomacy to end hostilities and resume negotiations without waiting for further fighting. The appeal emphasizes urgent steps toward a ceasefire and constructive dialogue among involved parties.
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