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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1955

Page

3

Seizure Of Auto In Morgan County Legal Notice

State of Alabama files equity suit in Morgan County Circuit Court against Robert E Jackson owner of a 1941 Ford seized for illegal liquor transport. Claim by Sept 9 1955, hearing Sept 20 1955 at 9:00 AM in Decatur. Witness Bryan Mdatede Register. Aug 8 1955.

State of Alabama George C. Johnson Ralph E. Slate Circuit Court Morgan County Morgan County Court Circuit Court of Robert £. Jackson

Complainant and Vehicle Named in Morgan County Case

Complainant Harry Glenn Hunter and a 1941 Plymouth with motor P15 88114 and Alabama plate 433081 are involved in a Morgan County Alabama matter.

Harry Glenn Hunter Alabama Circuit Court Morgan County

Merrill elected to Calhoun County State House seat

Hugh D Merrill Jr Anniston attorney and Alabama Democratic executive committee member won the vacant Calhoun County State House seat in a special election. He led Republican Glen Andrews 2318 to 507 as 41 of 52 boxes reported unofficial results. Gov Folsom called the election after Rep Howard Bagley died May 13.

Anniston Hugh D. Merrill Jr Alabama Democratic Executive Committee Calhoun County House of Representatives Glen Andrews Merrill James E. Folsom Howard L. Bagley Montgomery

Forfeiture Suit Against Hunter Automobile in Morgan County

Bill of complaint alleges the automobile used for illegal liquor transport in Morgan County Alabama. Claimants must file title in Morgan County Circuit Court by September 9 1955 or be barred. Hearing set for September 20 1955 at 10 AM before Judge Newton B Powell in Open Court.

Newton B. Powell Morgan County Alabama Decatur Circuit Court State of George C. Johnson Ralph E. Slate John Louis Engram Newton Powell Bryan McAfee State of Alabama Morgan County Court Harry Glenn Hunter

Stassen Gauges Governors On Blueprint Swap Plan

Chicago report notes Harold E. Stassen seeking state support for Eisenhower’s proposed reciprocal exchange of military blueprints with the USSR. Governors discuss highways and bond financed roadbuilding amid UN disarmament talk and looming 1956 nomination considerations.

Chicago Harold E. Stassen Eisenhower United States Russia Stassen Minnesota United Nations Disarmament Subcommittee

Universities enroll over a thousand foreign students this year

Both Columbia University and the University of California reported enrollments exceeding 1000 foreign students this academic year. The figures highlight growing international presence in U S higher education and reflect broader immigration and study trends across flagship campuses.

Columbia University The University of California

Light Year Defined as About Six Million Million Miles

A light year measures distance by light traveling in vacuum during one year. It equals roughly six trillion miles or nine point six trillion kilometers, illustrating vast interstellar spans used in astronomy.

DAV Auxiliary Elects Morrow Officers

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 11 elected officers for the upcoming regular session. Elected were Estelle Morrow as commander Lucy Walker senior vice commander Zola Keenum junior vice commander Elnora Casteel conductress Louise Hine treasurer and Neppie Lanier chaplain. They showed state trophies for membership gains quota surpass and best legislative report.

Ladies Auxiliary Disabled American Veterans Chapter Estelle Morrow Lucy Walker Zola Keenum Elnora Casteel Louise Hine Neppie Lanier Auxiliary Hospital D.A.W D.A.V

Driver Training Returns for Athens High Students

Athens High School will offer automobile driver training again after a one year lapse. Supt. Julian Newman said many students enrolled in 1953-54, and the course will be available to eligible students during the upcoming term.

Athens Athens High School Julian Newman

Notice change in passenger train schedule No 45

The Tennessean will arrive at Decatur at 2:40 a m and 2:30 a m and intermediate points. The 3:05 p m Chattanooga schedule replaces 3:15 p m for Chattanooga and intermediates. Southern Railway System.

The Tennessean Decatur Chattanooga

Dothan Police Chief Demoted For Duty Lapse

DOTHAN Police Chief Eddie D. Kelley is demoted to captain by the city commission effective Aug. 16 after years as chief. A new captain role was created and awaits personnel board approval. Police Commissioner Moody had pushed for firing Kelley for non performance of duty.

Dothan Eddie D. Kelley Kelley Earle C. Moody

Driver training course to start at Newman High

The 1954-55 term had few eligible students for driving and no course was offered. Coach Forman Elmore will direct a new driver training program open to 20 students each semester. It is run in cooperation with the State Department of Education and the State Highway Patrol. The term begins Monday, Aug. 29.

Newman Forman Elmore State Department of Education State Highway Patrol

Highway Department Seeks Bids for Cullman Projects

The State Department calls bids for 26 road and bridge projects totaling 3.75 million dollars. Two Cullman County items include cement stabilized base and bituminous treatment on a Clarkson to Logan road 3.9 miles long and grading on the Cullman to West Point route.

Cullman County State Department H. L. Nelson Cullman Clarkson Logan West Point

Modern pewter composition and alloying elements

Modern pewter consists essentially of tin hardened by the addition of antimony and copper.

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