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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1949

Page

9

Classified notice in re unadministered estate of Earl Brewer

In Morgan County Alabama the court reports the commissioners report on setting apart the widow’s homestead of Earl Brewer deceased and appraising exemptions. The August 25, 1949 hearing date is fixed for objections. Notices list Roy Brewer Claude Brewer Tilman Brewer Arthur Brewer Lucille Porterfield Mary Miller Florence Fowler and other interested persons. Judge T C Almon issues the order with dates August 1 8 and 15 1949.

Alabama Morgan County Earl Brewer Roy Brewer c/o Humble Oil Company Gladewater Texas Claude Brewer Tilman Brewer E. 14Th Street Ada Oklahoma Arthur Brewer Corinth Mississippi Lucille Porterfield So. 11Th Street Newark N. J Mary Miller East 14Th Street Florence Fowler Sido Court San Diego California

Notice of Seizure of Automobile in Morgan County Alabama

The State of Alabama acting through Philip Shanks Jr files in Morgan County Court of Equity a bill seeking forfeiture of a 1934 Ford Tudor Coach bearing motor 18738632 and tag 42 C 1805, seized by Sheriff C B Humphrey for alleged illegal liquor transportation. any claimant must file in court by September 1, 1949. witness dated July 29, 1949.

Alabama Morgan County Philip Shanks, Jr Charlie Osborn C. B. Humphrey

Gadsden Club to be Sold by Ex MLB Figure

Gadsden Alabama August 8 Ex big leaguer Chapman says he plans to sell the Gadsden franchise of the Southeastern League at season's end. He owns manages and has pitched for the Chiefs in a poor season ahead of a possible sale. He cites lack of big league affiliation as a hurdle for minor league success.

Gadsden Ala H Chapman Chapman Chiefs Philadelphia Phillies Brooklyn New York Yankees Washington Boston Red Sox

Mulloy Captures Eastern Grass Courts Title in Five Sets

Garnar Mulloy of Miami defeated Art Larsen of San Francisco in a five set final to win the Eastern Grass Courts Championship. Doris Hart won the women's title by beating Shirley Fry. Gil Bagley took the national junior championship, with Jack Frost claiming the boys title.

Associated Press Somith Baton Rouge Jack Frost Monterey Calif al Kim Evanston, Ill

Golf leaders after 36 holes at Sam O'Shanter pro championship

Lloyd Mangrum holds a one stroke lead over Sammy Snead after 36 holes with 134 at the Sam O'Shanter pro championship. Louise Suggs tops the women with 150 while Julius Boros of Hartford leads the All-American amateur at 136 at halfway.

Golf Chicago Lloyd Mangrum Sammy Snead Louise Suggs Julius Boros Hartford Conn

Bewitch Wins Misty Isle Handicap at Washington Park

Beal racing notes Bewitch takes the Misty Isle Handicap at Washington Park earning $28,200 while Round View captures the Whitney Stakes at Saratoga for $20,000 added with My Request third. Greek Ship wins Mayflower Stakes at Suffolk Downs as Count A Bit takes the Added Choice Stakes at Monmouth Park before 32,222 fans. High Frequency prevails in the Champion Stakes at Detroit Fairgrounds and Dinner Gang sets a Del Mar track record time in the La Jolla Handicap before 18,304 spectators.

Chicago Detroit Detroit Fairgrounds del Mar Calif Dinner Gang

Ridgely wins Air Force Golf Championship at 285

Ridgely of Maxwell Field, Ala., captured the Air Force Golf Championship finishing 72 holes at 285. George Gregorio of New York won the men's junior three meter diving title with 91.55 points, while Gail Peters of Atlantic City took the junior national 50 meter free style crown. Hazel Barr of New York won the women's three meter diving title with 98.1 points. Washington beat New York 11 to 0 to win the Union Printer's International Baseball League Tournament. Johnny Manstangelo of the Pittsburgh Steelers joined the New York Yankees in the All American Football Conference. Sgt. Glen Van Buren of Fort Worth won the national skeet championship.

Ridgely Maxwell Field Ala Air Force Baltimore George Gregorio New York Gail Peters Atlantic City N. J Hazel Barr Washington Union Printer Vandergrift Johnny Manstangelo Pittsburgh Steelers New York Yankees Dallas Texas Glen van Buren Fort Worth Scelleaneous

Earl Mann Stays With Atlanta Crackers Ownership

Atlanta businessmen bought the Crackers from Coca Cola Co in a stock deal including the Southern Association franchise and player contracts. Earl Mann remains as president as the team sits near the top of the minor league standings at Ye Leon Park.

Atlanta Atlanta Crackers Southern Association Earl Mann Coca Cola Company Ponce Ye Leon Park

Jasper Defeats Decatur Teams On Golf Course

Jasper’s golf teams defeated Decatur 45 to 11 at Walker County Country Club. Decatur’s men managed few wins with Melvin Lowery and Billy Waler earning six points, John Bankhead and John Giles three, Frank Scroggins and Pick Dozier two. Decatur women did not score. Decatur visitors praised Jasper course and hospitality.

Jasper Decatur Walker County Country Club Melvin Lowery Billy Waler John Bankhead John Giles Frank Scroggins Pick Dozier Billy Wyker John Babis Cecil Chandler Buck Livingston Wilmer Hall John Smith James Wade Joe Hagler Tom Bowles Ed Rogers Bill Green Bill Schelbe Lloyd Lively E. W. McLeod John Caddell Frank Stone Ruth Banks Baugh Barbara Curtis Mary Glenn Green Mary Rogers Elizabeth Hagler

Crackers operate solo amid receivership note

S. E. Linescores show Jackson and Pensacola details with late scoring, while Selma and Anniston matchups end in low totals. Gadsden defeats Demoran and Riesgo led by Barnes and King as attendance signals a niche league club. The Crackers remain independent with no major league affiliation after a 1932 Coca Cola takeover.

the Crackers Atlanta Coca Cola Company

Retirement Of Stars Reviewed

Hollywood notes that major stars have retired and often returned, with Bergman cited as a rare full retirement risk. The piece surveys past exits and comebacks including Astaire, Garbo, Novarro, Pickford, Fairbanks, and others, noting how many stayed away only briefly or never truly left.

Jane Bryan Justin Dart Spencer Tracy Bette Davis Miss Bryan Tracy Norma Shearer Alice Faye 20Th Fox Phil Harris Greta Garbo Europe Ramon Novarro Novarro Pictures Studio MGM Mary Pickford Douglas Fairbanks Sr Dolores Costello John Barrymore Theda Bara Lillian Gish Hollywood Harold Lloyd

Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues Puzzle

Across clues listed include Crust of a wound explosive missile shop beetle speaks Roman emperor Eskimo tool Alaskan Eskimo laments French article Mythical king of Britain Prophet bony framework of head rips stocking vegetable gold to sae heraldry amount in cords as wood intelle ct for bid anxious cold small cut levels habitual drunkards drinking cup down clues include Not fresh Discoverer of America seed chest Egyptian god announcement of coming marriage foreboding Japanese circle broiling chicken part of a check showy flowers tavern voided escutcheon Indian madder plant ovule things to eat beaches people of Korea thrice mus Japanese festival stoppers wins finishes

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Athens News Items Highlight Local Visitors and Obituaries

Athens residents share visits from relatives in Nashville San Francisco and Germany while local families greet guests from across the country. Notable items include a Salvation Hospital patient with a stroke and Mrs Minnie Swanner’s funeral with large family survivors.

Bernard Arnett Veterans Hospital Nashville Tanner Methodist Church S. D. Lankford G. M. Hall Minnie Lou Abernathy Swanner Limestone County Hospital

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