Republicans map drive for Ward in Alabama race
A Swate Drive caucus convened by GV Planning Republicans outlined a campaign strategy for gubernatorial candidate Dr. Lynn Ward. Chairman C. O. Vardaman said Ward will tour heavily Republican areas with radio and newspaper ads and stress opposition to the state poll tax and the Boswell amendment.
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Lynn Ward
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Dr. Ward
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Vardaman
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Terry Family Reunion At Shumake Picnic Grounds
The Terry family held a reunion at Shumake picnic grounds on Sunday the first since before World War II. A bountiful noon dinner followed by afternoon games, with many relatives from Warrior Hartselle Bradford Kimberley Decatur New Orleans and beyond in attendance along with guests Rev. Hugh E Wright Essie White and others.
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Grace Garrett Cree
Warrior
H. M. Mobley
Joan
Frederick
W. O. Terry
Oscar Jr
Judith
Hartselle
Clyde Terry
Jackie
Sue
Bradford
Eldridge Terry
Jerry
Anne
Enoch Chandler
Melba
Ambrose Terry
Beth
A. J. Black
Jimmy
Karen
Wanda Faye
Edward Singleton
Wallace Garner
Charles and
Robbie
Massey
Arthur Higginbolt
Thomas E. Doyle
Helen
Carolyn
Linda
Danville
H. A. Doss
Ambrose
Kimberley
Alph Page
W. A. Thompson
Jerrel
Margaret
Jack Thomas
Gardensdale
Hugh E. Wright
Barbara
Elliott
Flint
Essie White
Birmingham
Livestock Supply Shrinks Across Markets Amid New Ceilings
Chicago reports a drastic fall in arrivals in the first week of revived OPA ceilings for hogs and cattle. Cattle and hog volumes dropped from last week’s totals, leaving pens mostly empty and packers laying off workers. Prices had spiked earlier, with prime steers selling at 30.25 dollars while ceilings were raised to 20.25 for cattle and 16.25 for hogs.
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William Ferriss
Chicago
Great
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mid-West
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Pettusville News Recaps Local Church Revival and Social Visits
Pettusville notes report a Methodist revival adding 39 members. The column lists visits by families including Spences, Hodges, and Stanford from Athens Birmingham Courtland and Nashville, a birth at Mrs. Robinson’s sister’s home, and mention of haying and cotton opening in hot weather.
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Carl Spence
H. W. Spence
Athens
J-M. Head
V. C. Head
Martha Spence
Dick Hatchett
Max Hodges
Decatur
B. F. Hodges
Neal Hodges
W. A. Eaves
David Dawson
Aaron Thomas
James Thomas
Sanford Hodges
Birmingham
Edd Holt
Anna Loree
Elkmont
Pettusville
Lawrence
Nashville
Frank Williams
T. W. Pettus
Veto
A. L. Spence
Courtland
T. M. Pettus Veto
Louise Masters
Iva B. Pettus
W. B.pence
Charlie aHrgrove
A. E. Holt
George Ae
Charlie Seibert
Stout Pettus
C. J. McAlister
Lola M. Pettus
Fay Hobbs
Sarah Bayd
Nace Wetom K Robinson
Will David Wades
Carey
Dale Holt
Lester Dawson
Hughey Stanford
Charles David Stanford
Hays Mill
Angline Appleton
Buford Stanford
Sunie
Eet Pettus
W.l
and Alton Clem
Dunnavant
Joe Holt
Will Wray
Clint Cantrell
W. B. Spetice
First U.S. Oil Well Drilled in 1859
The first U. S. oil well was drilled in 1859 marking the origin of commercial oil extraction. This milestone highlights early efforts in oil exploration and the birth of the American petroleum industry.
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U. S
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