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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1950

Page

10

War in prospect urged by Decatur preacher Troxler

Rev John Troxler addressing the Decatur Kiwanis predicts U S entry on a world scale. He cites Korea, Russia and Communism, calls for stronger home and global military buildup, and urges prayers as guardsmen face an uncertain future.

John Troxler Decatur Kiwanis Club United States Troxler Westminster Presbyterian Church 1169 Engineers Combat Group Fred Hunt Webster McLeod, Jr New York City Hunt Jean Gregg Ewell Gregg Kiwanis Club Sam Nettles Elmer Bishop Thomas Bowles Comner Ezell L. A. Neill Carrol Smith Congress Korea Russia

Guy Fawkes Day Bonfires Light England

Huge bonfires blaze across England and fireworks are set off on Guy Fawkes Day November 5 as celebrations mark the historic gunpowder plot event with public gatherings and festive displays.

England Guy Fawkes

Death Of Private Jack Just Another Story Of Heroism

Pvt Jack a 21 year old American soldier in Korea dies after heroic action during a six hour battle near Kumchon and Naktong river. He refused rest, rejoined his unit, led a patrol, was wounded, aided prisoners, and died after being evacuated to a river boat. Fellow soldiers saved him as he died within ten minutes.

Jack Hal Boyle Naktong River Front Korea Pvt Naktong Fred Mills New Braunfeld Tex Mills Cpl. L. Ellis Sharpsburg Gerald Coolidge Hopewell

Defendant Gives Up Trial Set In Death Of Woman

Charles McGraw surrendered to officers to face a murder charge in the February slaying of Lillian Euphemia Schliefer, a 70 year old Seventh Day Adventist missionary. Indicted with him is Catherine Bystrom, 39, a former Alaska taxi operator. Trial is scheduled for Monday after the body was found shot at Lake Martin near Alexander City.

Alexander City Ala Charles McGraw Lillian Euphemia Schliefer Seventh Day Adventist Church McGraw Catherine Bystrom Alaska

Dancing Is Fun Astaire Avers

Hollywood columnist Bob Thomas chats with Fred Astaire about his approach to dance and rest plans after current projects. He notes Astaire’s reluctance to star in a personal life bio and discusses Royal Wedding and Belle Of New York with Vera Ellen.

Bob Thomas Hollywoo Fred Astaire Bob Mathias Fred New York Vera Ellen London

No Port Calls Planned for Israeli Cruise Vessel Artza

About 300 tourists aboard the streamer Artza set out on a five day pleasure cruise from Haifa without any ports of call. The trip, aimed at saving foreign currency, kept the vessel at sea and avoided foreign harbors under a treasury restriction.

Haifa Israel Artza

Local Social Notes From Lawrence County Aldridge Grove

Miss Lavene Callahan of Moulton visits Miss Frances Cole while Lavene’s hosts include Rob Jacobs family neighbors in Lawrence County. Rob Jacobs ill. many friends mourn the death of Blunt Adair. Visitors from Wren and Decatur share time with local families across Aldridge Grove and Pin Hook.

Lawrence County Aldridge Grove Francis Cole Lavene Callahan Moulton Frances Cole Mary Rodgers Hoyt Faye Cheatham Cathern Smith Bobby Johnson Chapel Pin Hook Rob Jacobs Levene Callahan Willie Rodgers Lowell Cole Frances Claude Hyde and Sons William Neal Arnold Harold Gene Cole Wayne Barrett Decatur Blunt Adair

Raffle at Park Costs 1 Fine

Pensacola in August 11 story reports Wally Dashiell owner of Pensacola Fliers fined one dollar in municipal court for violating the city's anti lottery law. He conducted a raffle for a new automobile during a Pensacola Jackson Southeast League game. Dashiell claimed no intent to violate law and said he had permission and city officer help in drawing. The incident drew about 5 000 fans to the game.

Pensacola Fla Wally Dashiell Pensacola Fliers Dashiell Pensacola - Jackson Iell Nolo Contendge Oover J. Semmes Jr G. M. White

Property damage from tornadoes averages about 12 million

The article states that property damage from tornadoes in the United States averages roughly 12 million dollars annually. It emphasizes the widespread financial impact across states and communities affected by twisters each year.

U. S

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