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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1950

Page

7

Classified notice in Morgan County Alabama court record

In Equity Kathleen Snipes Davis is non resident of Alabama and must answer by August 19, 1950 or the bill may be confessed. Publication to run four weeks in Decatur Daily. Estate administration for Andrew D. Wiley requires claims to be filed within legal time or be barred.

Kathleen Snipes Davis Circuit Court Morgan County Alabama Register Decatur Daily Bryan McAfee Andrew D. Wiley T. C. Almon

Equity Notice in Morgan County Court Alabama

Register Bryan McAfee notes Felix Pannell over 21 and unknown location, unable to serve process as he conceals himself. Publication required in Decatur Daily for four weeks from September 11, 1950 or within thirty days after. Notices dated August 9, 1950.

Felix Pannell Morgan County Court Morgan County Alabama Register The Decatur Daily Bryan. McAfee

Revival Opens At Neel Baptist Church Led By Rev Stande

Revival began Sunday at Neel Baptist church with Rev. Stande of Chattanooga preaching and Rev. Morris leading singing. Morning service at 10 30 and evening service at 7 30. Everyone is invited.

Neel Baptist Church Stande Chattanooga Tenn Morris Evelyn Edward Decatur General Hospital A. W. Taylor Jr Dyers Lemmonds Lona Faye Barns Cathcart Royce Bridges Decatur Edgar Callahan Charles V. Callahan Baby Charlie Hartselle National Guard Bessie Garrison Ray Thompson Ann Austinville Mr. Ag Nashville

New Deputy Commander Appointed at Brookley AFB

Col. William P. Sloan assumed duties as deputy commander at Brookley Air Force Base replacing Col. Junius Houghton who retired after 38 years of service. Sloan, a native of Ojus Florida, came to Brookley from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in Washington.

Mobile Ala Col William P. Sloan Brookley Air Force Base Ojus Fla Sloan Junius Houghton Brookley Industrial College of the Armed Forces Washington

Revival closes as crowds attend Corinth meeting

Revival at Hickory Grove church in Penns draws large crowds while Morgan County residents attend. Visitors include Mrs. J. D. Bonds hosts a birthday dinner for J. D. Bonds. Local residents and out of town kin from Indiana and Danville visit or travel to Decatur, Moulton, and Arley for gatherings, fishing, and singings.

Corinth Hickory Grove Penns John Kirby Washington Indiana Alton Freeman Johnnie J. D. Bonds Melvin Aldredge Bob Smith Decatur Clete Blevins Will Blevins Azel Kirby Danville Hoover Cobb Lillie McClellan Faynell Smith Opal Smith E. L. Stephenson James Stephenson Moulton Elsie, Donnie Mary Kathereen Ethel Wilhite Shirley Ann Brushy Lake Billy Freeman Toxie Hogan Billy Frank Hogan Myrtis Turrentine Hartselle Jack McClellan Joe McClellan Arley

Wolfe Springs Home Demonstration Club Picnic At Tuscumbia Park

Twenty eight members attended the Wolfe Springs Home Demonstration club picnic at Tuscumbia Park Tuesday afternoon. Rev Charles Nichols of Columbus Mississippi preached at the Wolfe Springs Church of Christ revival through Saturday night. August 13 revival begins at Providence Baptist Church. Henry Lang of Moulton opened a new Cash Clothing Store at Hatton with Cleo Bradford managing.

Wolfe Springs Home Demonstration Club Tuscumbia Park Cecil Vines Franklin Tennessee Woodie Reed Dana Smith Virginia Reed Lassie Wolfe Springs Church of Christ Charles Nichols Columbus Mississippi E. M. Vines Georgia Ann Jackson Jim C. Parker Carge Carpenter Veterans Hospital Memphis Providence Baptist Church Doyle Parker Roger Linda Luther Campbell Henry Lang Moulton Cash Hatton Cleo Bradford Bradford Trading Post

Flying saucer scare over Singapore turns out to balloon

A white object seen about two miles up sparked a saucer scare in Singapore. It proved to be a Meteorological Department balloon carrying recording instruments to study upper atmosphere density, tied to research for future Comet jet airliners linking Singapore with Australia.

Singapore Australia

Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzle Update

A mixed puzzle page lists a daily crossword with clues across and down, and presents a cryptogram quote. It includes themed hints, partial answer stems, and a brief note about the cryptogram method LONGFELLOW with the mapping A to L. The page ends with yesterday's cryptoquote quotation and a syndicated distribution note.

Longfellow

Hartselle News on Stewardship and Community Aid

A devotional by Mrs. H. M Betterton on Stewardship notes endorsement of Julian Harris and Arthur J. Moore against communism. Bible study starts the fourth Monday in September in various circles, with the first luncheon continuing from October. Mrs. L. L. Cain reports aid to needy families and a plan to tithe the local fund for emergency cash. Meeting closes with benediction.

H. M Betterton Julian Harris Arthur J. Moore L. L. Cain Christian Social Relations

Annual tour to mountains by local Future Farmers of America

The local Future Farmers of America chapter returned Sunday from its annual educational tour through the Smoky Mountains. Vocational teacher Charles Rowe of Morgan County High School accompanied the group. Participants: Jack Betterton, Earl Montgomery, Bernard Montgomery, Rudolph Slate, Joe Roberts, Billy Gene Clemmons, Joe Clemmons, Buel Hanners, Jerry Miller, George Griffin, Noah Webster Jr, Guy Spivey, Royce Slate.

Future Farmers of America Smoky Mountains Charles Rowe Morgan County High School Jack Betterton Earl Montgomery Benard Montgomery Rudolph Slate Joe Roberts Billy Gene Clemmons Joe Clemmons Buel Hanners Jerry Miller George Griffin Noah Webster, Jr Guy Spivey Royce Slate

Women’s Society of Christian Service Holds Meeting

The regular monthly business session of the Women’s Society of Christian Service met Monday at the Methodist church, preceded by a luncheon. Mrs. W. L. Groover chaired the session and opening singing featured the hymn Help Somebody Today.

Methodist Church Women's Society of Christian Service W. L. Groover

First Baptist Girls Headed to Shocco Springs

A group from First Baptist church left Monday for Shocco Springs near Talladega where they will stay until Friday. The travelers include Patricia Pettey Sherry West Ruth Gayle Cost Nancy Dean.

Shocco Springs First Baptist Church Talladega Patricia Pettey Sherry West Ruth Gayle Cost Nancy Dean

Virginia Anne Cost Trip Report Mentioned in Brief

The item notes that Virginia Anne Cost and accompanying girls, with Mrs. Williams, will be brought back on Friday.

Virginia Anne Cost Mrs. Williams Friay

Plans for Fellowship Week for Methodist Youth

The Methodist Youth Fellowship schedules Youth Activities Week from September 10 to 15. Supper each evening, then vespers classes and recreation. Noted youth workers to lead sessions, including Mrs. L. L. Jackson of Birmingham.

Methodist Youth Fellowship L. L. Jackson Birmingham

Monday Session of Christian Women's Fellowship

The Christian Women's Fellowship met at the church for their monthly business session. Mrs. J. P. Hodges gave the devotional. They planned a church kitchen shower and voted to send canned food to the Southern Christian Home in Atlanta. Mrs. A. A. Oden’s resignation as secretary was accepted with regret and Mrs. A. D. Sample was elected to succeed.

Christian Women's Fellowship J. P. Hodges Southern Christian Home Atlanta A. A. Oden A. D. Sample

Christian Endeavor Hosts Cole Springs Picnic Event

About thirty members and friends of the First Christian church Christian Endeavor group traveled to Cole Springs for a Tuesday night picnic. A supper was served and numerous games followed in the evening.

Cole Springs First Christian Church

Rainbow Garden Club Meeting at Mrs Guy Roberts Home

The Rainbow Garden Club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Guy Roberts with Mrs. Macon Hardwick assisting. Mrs. Walter Poole Jr presided, a new member Mrs. Earnest Bennett was voted in, and roll call featured flowers for church arrangements. Mrs. Elwood Burks spoke on "Flowers in the Church."

Roberts Home Rainbow Garden Club Guy Roberts Macon Hardwick Walter Poole, Jr Earnest Bennett Elwood Burks

Ornamental Shrubs Talk and Garden Hints at Meeting

A local gathering featured two talks on ornamental shrubs and plants for the cemetery by Mrs. E. L. Drinkard Jr and garden hints by Mrs. R. J. Rea. Apple pie a la mode was served by hostesses at the end of the program.

E. L. Drinkard, Jr R. J. Rea

Weekend Visitors and Relatives Gather in Morgan County

A string of visiting family members and friends arrive in Morgan county and nearby cities including Corpus Christi Birmingham Atlanta Cocoa and Memphis to spend weekends and weeks with relatives. Notable guests include Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barcliff and son Bill from Corpus Christi and Mrs. Clyde H. McConnell from Birmingham.

W. H. Barcliff Bill Corpus Christi Texas Hartselle L. S. Echols M. G. West George W. Mason Birmingham Charles Polytinsky Atlanta Polytinsky W. L. Daves R. W. Friziellie Clyde H. McConnell Edna Stovall Emmett Bennett Merrill H. Doss Points Florida Chicago Ill C. L. Orr Leon Orr Robert Patsy Barbara Simpson Memphis Tenn Sallie Daves Sheffield Russell Sandlin Erin Rowe Morgan County H. L. Paul Kentucky Nancy Stroup Decatur

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