Old White House Plans Remain Safer and Familiar
The article argues the White House will stay true to its architecture and simple style, with continuous improvements. It notes discussions around Postmaster General Farley and party activities, while preserving the long tradition of an enduring presidential home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
United States
National Committee
Farley
Hawaii
Pacific
Chicago
Harold
Moses Smith
Roosevelt
Goveet Cane
General Meeting of Faculty Slated for Local Schools
W. W. Benson superintendent of the local school system announced a general meeting of faculty today. The gathering aims to discuss upcoming curriculum changes and district priorities for the new term.
Rock Creek Notices Gather for Sunday Singing Conven tion
Town readers recall a little book singing convention to be held Sunday at 10 o clock with emphasis on singers. Pastors preach Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning by Rev. Dewey Crow who is elected pastor for the coming year. Local residents visit relatives and celebrate events with family and friends across Eva and Decatur areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Crow
Arthur Oden
Pine Bluff
Ark
Martha Jane Oden
Carrie Neil
Antioch
Edward Smith
Harvey McKee
Jane McKee
Ed McClure
Decatur
Elbert Julian
Eva
Ryan’s Cross Roads
Lessie Lewis
Martha Ann Holmes
Carol McKee
Anthony McKee
J F. Hamilton
Lois Tanher
Oden
Lester Taylor
Baker
Lawrence Ve
New State Bank Opens in Dadeville Alabama
Alabama's newest state bank the Bank of Dadeville opened in the county seat. It carries a capital stock of 25000 and a paid-in surplus of 7500. The charter was granted by state banking superintendent J H Williams. T C Acree serves as president with Robert K KelPad formerly of Montgomery as cashier.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Bank of
Dadeville
J. H. Williams
T. C. Acree
Robert K. Kel- Pad
Local Social and Sports Roundup at West Point
West Point residents hosted visitors from Birmingham including Mr and Mrs Miles Rainwater. Talmadge Orton joined the U S Army and is stationed at Fort McClellan. A large Sunday prayer service was held at Liberty Church. Ruth Nell Hudson visited Louise Tankersley. Local baseball and a third meeting between Jones Chappell and the home team ended with Jones Chappell winning 9 to ?. Cordie Driver attended a HartseMe baptizing. Myr Cornelius is recovering at home after two months of illness. Judge Tankersley is in Montgomery for jury duty.
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W. O. Reid
Miles Rainwater
Birmingham
H. M. Reid
Talmadge Orton
U. S. Army
Fort McClellan
Cordie
HartseMe
Myr Cornelius
Tankersley
Montgomer
Jury Uay
Hawke Dreamed of Orchestra Career Before Tragic Gas
Oscar W. Hawke aged 55, who long sought a place with a symphony orchestra, died by gas in a Chicago hotel room after writing a final note before lockdown.
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Chicago
Oscar W. Hawke
Confusion in Nazi Affair Renewed Anti Jewish Strife
The article reports renewed anti Jewish agitation in Hamburg and other towns. It covers a police ban on Catholic youth group uniforms and notes a propaganda piece urging a pendulum test to detect Jewish blood. It mentions a Velten Jew vilified on a placard and Streicher affiliated activity targeting Jewish merchants.
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von Jagow
Hamburg
Walter Schmitz
German Health
Julius Streicher
Velten
Henningsdorf
de Steurmer
Streigher
Holding Pair For a Robbery Attempt
Sheriff W A Austin announced he is holding Pete Hargett of Columbus Georgia and Fred Jacobs on burglary charges related to an attempted robbery of a Wetumpka Alabama store last week. Jacobs was arrested at the scene and escaped jail the next day but was recaptured. dynamite caps and nitroglycerine were found in a nearby car. Hargett was inside the store but escaped.
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Wetumpka
Ala
W. A. Austin
Péte” Hargett
Columbus
Fred Jacobs
Austin
Hargett
Jacobs
Bridge Guardian Is Robbed by Two Men
The state highway department reports Homer May, tollkeeper at the Rafael Semmes bridge between Washington and Choctaw counties, was robbed by two armed men who forced him to surrender $37 after entering the toll house. They fled toward Mobile, leaving May seven miles from the scene.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Highway Department
Homer May
Rafael Semmes
Washington
Choctaw
May
Mobile
Local Hero Recovered After Hospital Rescue
Police Lieut Louis Diana and a fire department rescue squad revived the individual. At the hospital doctors reported he would recover.
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Louis Diana
Construction gains in South August contracts rise
August contracts show a large increase over July and greatly exceed 1935 highs. Public building awards in the South are reported at new peaks, road bridge contracts nearly double July, and dwelling construction in the South reaches twice last year. September 1 awards total $25,363,000.
Flood Waters Again on Rampage In Ohio
Flood waters rage anew in Ohio with the Hocking River flood stage at Athens rising. Dozens of homes in Athens County inundated as scenes of damage spread across the region. Authorities report widespread property losses and ongoing efforts to assess the disaster impact.
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Ohio
Columbus
Athens
Poe
Floodwaters Drench Mineral Near Athens County
The waters inundated the town of Mineral in Athens County and forced 28 families to flee their homes overnight. The Scioto River rose to 13.12 feet at Chillicothe, below flood stage of 16 feet.
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Mineral
Athens County
Scioto
Chillicothe
Birmingham City Helm Probe Heard In Committee
Anderton and former city purchasing agent Jack Shelton testified before Jefferson county representatives in a hearing on a bill related to city purchases. The charges discussed included acquisitions not made from the lowest bidder, but from the highest.
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Anderton
Jefferson County
Jack Shelton
Haley Receives Orchid for Comedy in 1985 Legislature
Representative J P Haley of Perry county earns an orchid for the best wisecrack during a Bonner bill debate. He interrupted a opposing speaker by asking if the legislature needs elevating, following a Perry county dentist line.
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Montgomery
Ala
J.P. Haley
Perry County
Bonner
Blue Star Kills The Itch Germs In Clothing
Fragmentary text describes a product called Blue Star claimed to kill itch germs and pests in clothing. No clear dates people or organizations are readable.
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