RFC eyes sale of surplus war plants under new board
Washington officials explain the Reconstruction Finance Corporation may sell or lease war plants as surplus criteria change. A catalog lists 879 plants and outlines how sales will proceed, with a new three‑man surplus property board to be formed and the RFC awaiting guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
George Zielke
Washington
Jesse Jones
Reconstruction Finance Cor[tes
RFC
Case Plant Corporation
DPC
Jones
Uncle Sam
Chambers of Commerce
Roosevelt
Will Clayton
Chevrolet Company
Chevrolet
Buffalo
Congress
Clayton
Community Notes and Local Visits Highlight Weekend
The column lists neighbors enjoying pleasant weather for cotton picking and social visits. It notes Mrs. A L Singleton's continuing recovery, trips like the Johnsons to a Decatur circus, and gatherings at the Roper and Ellis households. Army exam hopefuls Maddox and White depart, while Rev Bynum preaches and invites nearby residents to Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Singleton
Cleo Johnson
Willie Johnson
Decatur
Davie Betterton
Hartselle
R. L. Sparkman
Walker Bynum
Mariah Roper
Guy Roper
Jim Washburn
Tony Ratliff
Basham
Ray Roberts
Chorl Maddox
McAbee
J. T. White
U. S. Army
John Ellis
Ellis
Walker
Methodist
War prisoner report touches a Decatur family
Mrs Nancy Carver receives a War Department telegram via the Red Cross confirming her son Pfc Marcus Carver is a prisoner of war in Germany after earlier telegram said he was missing in action. Other notes mention Sunday visits by families and a Baptist church message from Rev R N Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
R. N. Moore
Nancy Carver
War Department
International Red Cross
Pfc
Marcus Carver
Pfc. Carver
Billy .Stephenson
Louisville Baptist Seminary
George Stephenson
First Baptist Church
Nelle Ballew
Federal Reserve Bank
Nashville, Tenn
Will Ballew
Eva Morris
Gladys Whitten
Roland Messenger
Nashville
Arthur Benton Moore
Asberry Moore
Decatur General Hospital
Irvin R
U. S. Navy
Stephen
Birmingham
B. S. Stover
Paul Thomas
Florence
Garden Club notes and community events in Hartselle
Hartselle society reports Unit 1 and Unit 3 Garden Club meetings with topics on geraniums bulbs and bulb planting. A Halloween Carnival at Morgan County High School is planned for Oct 31 with free admission for black cat bringers. Birthday and sermon events honor Rev. Frank T. Smith and Mrs. Fannie James, plus updates on local residents and travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Stewart
Arthur Stephenson
Hartselle
Morgan County High School
Parent-Teacher’s Association
Morgan County Florette Society Notes and Visits
Mrs G C Vincent reports social visits in Morgan County. Mr and Mrs Bral Peck and family visited Mrs Peck s mother Mrs W R Jones. Lucille Vice visited Jean Matthews. Edward Smallwood family spent weekend with Ella Bowling. Pansy Moore Kathleen Horton Frankie Johnson Otis Grantland visited Paul Bowling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bral Peck
Bill
Hoover Gatlin
Peck
W. R. Jones
Lucille Vice
Pines
Jean Matthews
Edward Smallwood
Ella Bowling
Union Hilly
Pansy Moore
Eva
Kathleen Horton
Center Grove
Frankie Johnson
Otis Grantland
Union
Paul Bowling
Horace Collins
Allies Pay in Blood for 1936 Rhine Fortification Blunder
AP Newsfeatures writer Thomas A. Boynton recounts the 1936 German Rhine move and Allied hesitation. He notes Britain’s war caution, France and Russia’s alliance dynamics, and the League of Nations responses. The piece details Rhineland fortifications, troop dispositions, and the strategic stakes for striking at Germany’s heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Rhine
Rhineland
France
League of Nations
Council of the
Britain
Belgium
Germany
Stanley Baldwin
Russia
Reich
League
Versailles
Locarno
Third Raven Dramatic Breakup at Summer Town
Anne confronts Russell over marriage and Dan’s disappearance as she plans to leave, then admits she is married. Russell pleads and offers to marry her, but Anne refuses and insists on going to the inn to pack. Laura storms in, complicating the scene with newly revealed rivalries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Police
Russia
New York
Talbot
Mr. Thatcher
Russell Smith
Laura Reynolds
Rost
Russel
Dan
Russell
Miss Jurges
Laura
Morris Street
Mace
Saran
Anne
Soldier on fur lough visits Mrs Lott at parents’ home
Cpl W R Lott stationed in Illinois arrives on fur lough to spend time with Mrs Lott at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs G H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl. W. R. Lott
Illinois
Moran County News Roundup From Brooks Lindler Column
The Moran County column reports Elton Frost and family visiting Blountsville relatives and others in Decatur. Mr and Mrs Robert Adams visit Mrs Jimmie Adams and Jimmie Wayne. Lillian Patterson hosts visitors. Comer and daughter visit. The Home Demonstration group meets at Mrs Lila’s. Miss Valara Holmes funeral at Pine Burr cemetery. Brooks Lindler ill in Decatur. A K Frost seriously ill in Cullman hospital. Mrs C N Ryan very ill at Decatur General hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A.green
Elton Frost
U. S. Navy
Blountsville
Lesker Frost
Robert Adams
Jimmie Adams
Jimmie Wayne
Decatur
Clay Tabscot
Lillian Patterson
Comer
Colman Livingston
Lawrence Cove
L. Ifia
Valara Holmes
Pine Burr
Brooks Lindler
Ingalls
A. K. Frost
Cullman Hospital
C. N. Ryan
Decatur General Hospital
Grisham Announces Transfer for Sgt Frank Smith Jr
Sgt Frank Smith Jr and his parents Rev and Mrs T Smith leave Indiana for Florida as he heads to a new station at Myers Fort Myers expected later this week with Rev Smith and Dyke Clemons accompanying.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Herman Johnson
AP News
Decatur Daily
Press Association
Molly Jean
Carl James
Acie Collins
Nancy D. Dunn
Bryan St. John
Andrew St. John
G. GC. Vincent
James Lynn Jr
Harold Waugh
Mable Gatlin
Doris
Faye
Cullman
Wilma
Fran
Wesley Reithmeir
Somerville
Will Fowler
AP News Desk
Garden Club
F. L. Crowe
D. D. Marshall
Fannie James
A. C
Frank T. Smith
New Merchandise Brown’s Office Supply CO
Morgan County Florette
G. C. Vincent
Sa Spchinnlies
Thomas A. Boynton
AP Newsfeatures
Poland
Czecho
Slovakia
Romania
United States
New Hampshire
Westwall
Europe
Siegfried Line
Roetgen
Dan Smith
Moran County
MES
BELK
Piece Goods Dept
Belk’s Bargain Basement
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