Births and visits fill Falkville center news
Eva Beverly Joette born to Mr and Mrs Coleman Livingston on July 28. William David born July 29 to Mr and Mrs W J Graham. Dorothy Jean born July 30 to Mr and Mrs James Drinkard. Jimmy Don born July 31 to Mr and Mrs Roy Patterson. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Hugh Gibson of Birmingham and many relatives from Cullman Danville and Birmingham. Several residents travel or host relatives in Daytona Beach and Pensacola while Dick Penwell reenlists in the Navy stationed in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falkville Medical Center
Coleman Livingston
Eva Rt
Beverly Joette
W. J. Graham
William David
James Drinkard
Dorothy Jean
Roy Patterson
Jimmy Don
Hugh Gibson
Birmingham
Sam Gordons
L. D. Clemons
Cullman
Falkville
C. D. Boozier
Howard
St. Louis
Jack
Wichita Falls
Texas
Bob
Auburn
Bill
C. D. Springfield
Shirley Summerford
Charleston
S. C
L. B. Sandlin
Danville
Steve Roden
Mojave
Calif
Conrad Roden
H. T. Summerford
Reuben Orr
Pensacola
Florida
Dayton
Ohio
J. B. Elliott
Edgar Buckner
Iva Fleming
T. B. Strickland Jr
Sue Strickland
Daytona Beach
William Francis
Roy Laughmiller
Tanner
M. D. Laughmillers
Doc West
Douglas
Lillian Patterson
Clyde Teague
James
J. Q. Trimm
J. Q
Mary Katheryn Laughmiller
M. D. Laughmiller
Martha
Addie
West
Dick Penwell
John Penwell
Clela Runyans
Ashville
J. P Eden
Eden
John Payne
Russell Smith
Louis Legg
Richard Legg
Lavender
Hartselle
J. P. Eden
Forrest Chapel Community News and Events
A Bible school is taught this week with Mrs. W. E. Ward as Dean. The monthly singing is planned for Sunday night. Rev. and Mrs. Freeman Smith and daughters from Tennessee visited their families here. Many local residents and relatives joined in a birthday dinner for Bettie Wallace. Various neighbors and families are noted in gatherings, visits, and weekend offshoots across Morgan County around Hartselle and John’s Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Ward
Freeman Smith
Tennessee
J. M. Smith
J. T. Wallace
Bettie
Faye Bridges
T. L. Speakman Jr
Martha Story
Andrew Taylor Jr
Hendelene Rodgers
Ramon Wallace
Maverine
Doris Roberts
Benton Roberts
J.T. Story
Bettie Wallace
Bobby McCaghren
Wilma Sparkman
Edward Livingston
Kay
Hartselle
Roy Osborn Jr
Barbara
S. J. Curtis
W. P. Roberts
Doris
Willodene Roberts
Nora McCall
Mary Frank
Hartsellers
Minnie Wilburn
Lawrence County
Lazelle Whitten
Marva Lee Garner
Ruby Kirby
Johnson Chapel
Jackie West
Rock Springs
Olean Sparks
Birmingham
Faye Curtis
J. E. Blevins
Marjory Sullivan
Plain View
Tennis Slaten
Frances Bolan
Dick Breedlove
Cook
Decatur
Faye Story
Roy Osborn
Leon Osborn
Austinville
Rabies Vaccination Drive Underway In County
The county health department begins its annual rabies shot drive for two weeks. The campaign visits every part of the county to inoculate dogs. The law requires annual vaccination and strong cooperation has reduced rabies substantially in this county.
Demand for Immediate Rationing and Price Controls
Citizens press for swift rationing and price ceilings as merchants note a rush to stockpile sugar shortening and numerous grocery items along with sheets underwear and dry goods as well as electric refrigerators and other electrical articles.
Gas extension unlikely with only 200 signups near Decatur
About two hundred prospective customers signed up for natural gas here making a branch line unlikely. The Tennessee Alabama Natural Gas Co requires four hundred to five hundred to extend from the cross-country main near Decatur. Nearly five thousand pupils are enrolled in county rural schools for a summer session starting July 17 and lasting until crop gathering time. Attendance rises in high school grades as students continue education beyond compulsory years.
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Tennessee-Alabama Natural Gas Company
Decatur
Death notices in Cullman area list multiple obituaries
Funeral services were held for Niles McIntosh 74 of Cullman for July 31 at Simcoe Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Wiley C Wilhite 77 of Vinemont 1 died July 29 and service was July 31 at Ebenezer Church with many survivors listed. Henry Everett Martin 72 of Cullman 7 died at Jefferson HillmanAge in Birmingham with services at First Methodist Church and burial in city cemetery. Surviving relatives include spouses, children, and numerous grandchildren.
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Niles McIntosh
Cullman
Simcoe Baptist Church
J. S. Schultz
Church
Lannie McIntosh
Bert
Charley
Wiley C. Wilhite
Vinemont
Ebenezer Church
C. H
W. L
C.C. Wilhite
N. C. Copeland
Henry Everett Martin
Jefferson Hillmange
Birmingham
First Methodist Church
Fagan Thompson
City Cemetery
Moss
William Clyde Martin
Richmond
Henry W . Cullman
A. F. Holden
James England
Trussville
W. T. Fault
Amaeta
State infantile goal meeting attended by Mrs Daves
Mrs J G Daves attended a state infantile goal meeting held by Mr W Withers Peebles of Moores.
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J. G. Daves
W Withers Peebles of
Moores
Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues Puzzle
A mixed grid of across and down clues including geography, anatomy, and language terms. Readers solve from given hints such as open space in a forest, citadel, Basque caps, and archery related terms, with multiple cross references to complete the puzzle.
Lawr ence County Pine Grove Notes and Local Guests
Community snippets list visits by Mrs Flora Allred and family to Reverend and Mrs Dennis, plus numerous social calls. Names include Norma Pulian, Claude Briscoe, Alma Ralph, Max Summerford, Joe Max, Bennie Ralph in U S Navy, Henry Stiles at Crippled Children’s Clinic, H L Burcham’s bereavement, Edsel Hardin, Gail of Decatur, Dick Sivley, Shelton family, Cleo Tucker and children, Ray White and Peggy, Rev Smith, Clinton Tucker and Glenda, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Pulian
Houston
Texas
Claude Briscoe
Alma Ralph
Max Summerford
Joe Max
Bennie Ralph
U. S. Navy
Charleston
S. C
Henry Stiles
Birmingham
H. L. Burcham
Ryan School
Cleo. Tucker
Ray White
Peggy
Decatur
Reverend Smith
Ode Roberts
Clinton
Tucker
Glenda
Michigan
Fred Clemons
Carl Compton
Smith
Walker Impatiently Awaits Time For Beginning Attack
U S Eighth Army in Korea reports veteran commander Walker, age 60, reflecting on past wars and his current pursuit by North Korean forces. He recalls Patton era operations and the need to hold positions amid limited supplies as he faces renewed pressure in the Korean theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Whitehead
U. S. Eighth Army
Korea
Belton
Texas
Stocky Walton Walker
Vera Cruz
Revival Services Start at Pleasant Grove and Ryan Churches
A revival begins at Pleasant Grove Methodist church with Rev Montgomery preaching at Ryan Missionary Baptist on Sunday August 6. A visiting minister will lead singing and all are invited. A district union meeting is planned for three days starting Friday August 11 at Little Vine Primitive Baptist church.
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Pleasant Grove Methodist Church
Ryan Missionary Baptist Church
Montgomery
Little Vine Primitive Baptist Church
Walker Eyes Saint Lo Style Offensive to Liberate Seoul
The 20th Corps commander advocates aggressive action against North Korea to seize the initiative and emulate Patton. He argues occupation troops lack fighting spirit without a clear objective, and credits combat experience for strength. He holds honorary citizenship in French liberated cities and looks to Seoul as a future honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Lo
Walker
TVA Sues Over Knoxville Port Traffic Rates
The TVA and Interstate Commerce Commission clash in federal court over 1949 rate increases for switching barges to rail in Knoxville Tennessee. The suit alleges ICC discrimination favoring rail traffic into Knoxville and harming TVA port traffic and barges. Plaintiffs include Commercial Barge Lines Wayne County Michigan and J Allen Smith & Co of Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
TVA
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Knoxville, Tenn
Knoxville
Commission
Southern Railway
Louisville & Nashville
Commercial Barge Lines Inc
Wayne County
Mich
J. Allen Smith & Co
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Flora Allred
Clifford Reeves
Diane
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King of
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Longfellow
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King Features Syndicate
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Washington
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W. R. Griffin
W. J. Nesmith
Melvin Dahlke
Atlanta
Barney Bland
Freda Hartung
Morgan County
Ryan
J J Moon
Gene Aker
Rome
Sorrento Road
Signore
Phil
Uncle Jumpy
Darling
Evans
Aluminum Owning
2Nd Ave
Reinew Tol
Lyons Electric Co
Second Ave
Danny
MR. Ruggles
Ee UZ
Wult
Miss Chase
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