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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1939

Page

3

Alabama Legislature Moves to Create Morgan County Board of Revenue

Notice states a bill to replace the current Morgan County Board of Revenue with a five member Board of Revenue and Control. The act divides the county into four districts, sets terms, salaries, duties, elections, and purchasing rules, and repeals the 1919 act establishing a Board of Revenue.

Legislature of Alabama Board of Revenue and Control Morgan County Board of Revenue Morgan C~ty Morgan Nessee Morgan and Wrence Counties

Birth notice and social notes from Somerville Morg an County

Mr. and Mrs. Carter Davis announce the birth of a daughter. Local residents recount visits and relatives from Decatur Huntsville Florence Athens College and other nearby towns. Attenders include the Wades Abbott Peck and Ransom families with several outings and clinic visits noted.

Carter Davis Pinkard Melton Porcher Ville Mary Porcher Emma Harlan Bryan Abbott Decatur R. G. McCarley West Somerville Fannie Abbott Joe Winton Hartselle Kenny Waugh and Sons O. O. Waugh Osca Plumadore Huntsville Mary Peck Jane Wade Louise Goad Florence Myrtle Miller Tom Wade, Jr Alita Jacobs W. T. Wade Earl Owens Limestone County William Ransom Maggie Ransom Margaret Ransom Athens College Jack Ransom EB. Gibson Peck Bille John Lyle Mary D. Johnston P. . Johnston May England Cotaco Howell Turney Howle- Black Clinic

Morgan County Notes Brighten Local Spring Activities

Local items report Morgan County residents visiting relatives, 4 H members planning camp, and a fruit canning shower for shut in Ida Elders. Visitors include James Bartee family and Mary Sue Terrell. Archville resident Robert Morrow returns home. Crops look fine though cattle show pink eye.

James Bartee Linesville William Allen Harry Chandler Ida Dunn Emma Elders Woodland John Elders Eugene Terrell Mary Sue Winfrey Robert Morrow Archville Tenn Cog Ida Elders Orah Dean Augusta Winfrey Opal Winfrey Sallie Hornbuckle Union Hill Omer Elders

Alabama county board act challenged as invalid

Legislative text notes the Board of Revenue and Control of Morgan County Alabama may be declared invalid or unconstitutional but the act would take effect immediately. Names Norman W Harris Rutledge 8 Thomas August dates 1 6 14 22 appear in the record.

County Commissioners Boards of Revenue Alabama Legislature of Board of Revenue and Control Morgan County Norman W. Harris Rutledge Thomas

Ex-convict Porter recaptured after bank robbery incident in Birmingham

In Birmingham Alabama Pud Porter a former inmate who left Kilby prison Sunday was returned to custody Monday after a bank robbery and kidnapping attempt. Detective Chief Luther Hollums said Porter tried to rob 76 year old Mrs B H Andrews driving her limousine and threatened violence. Joe Caster the chauffeur restrained Porter then Patrolman Gordon Parsons arrested him. Porter had served time for grand larceny and was released Sunday.

Birmingham Ala Pud) Porter Luther Porter B. H Andrews Hollums Joe Caster

Wedding prank ends with traffic charges for guest

John Hillery, a wedding guest, tried to hide a motorcycle planned for the couple’s honeymoon but ran into a police officer. He was charged with driving under the influence, taking a machine without consent, using it without insurance, and lacking a driver's license, and paid a $9 fine since the bride was his sister.

London John Hillery Hillery

Local People Mention Weekend Visits and Travel

One of his herd was left blind from the malady. Mrs. Zera Lipscomb visited her son Leon Friday night. Mrs. Georgia Dunn Mrs. Herschel Speake and R D Gamble traveled to Birmingham Friday on business. Mrs. Van B Glasscox and Sparke of Hartselle visited Mrs. Herschel Speake. Wedni J W Maples and Mr midé a business trip to New Hope Wednesday.

Zera Lipscomb Leon Georgia Dunn Herschel Speake R. D. Gamble Birmingham van B. Glasscox Sparke Hartselle Wedni J. W. Maples Mr. Midé New Hope

Calotabs touted as quick relief for biliousness in heat

An advertisement touts Calotabs as a cure for sour temper and bilious feelings from hot weather. It claims one or two tablets at bedtime plus water purges bile and toxins, leaving the next day refreshed and ready for breakfast. Genuine Calotabs are sold in labeled packages and trial offers are advertised.

Real Experts: A Help Wanted Column Reexamined

A column on business aid and employment guidance explores how professional credibility is built. It discusses the role of expertise in hiring, warns against superficial qualifications, and suggests criteria for evaluating applicants and resumes.

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State OF Alabama Flint Creek Louisville and Nashville Railroad Co Creek Said Creek Tennessee River Lawrence Morgan Counties Township New Somerville Shoal Creek Cotaco Creek Cullman Marshall Counties New Somerville Road Sim L. Howell Nish Board of ‘Revenue and Control Chase Tavis Jal Oo Mioh Supreme Court T Audrey Thompson Ashland Miss Boss Thompson Backwoods Hickory Flat Emma Thompson Somerville Lacey’s Spring Iness Tue Daily
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