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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1950

Page

9

Guardian Wins GI Insurance Battle in Alabama Court

Federal Judge C B Kennamer ruled the $5444 policy proceeds go to guardian Charlie Blalock Mayberry for Henry Grady Mayberry, not his mother Miriam J Golden. The case, challenging guardian status since 1945, hinged on whether the guardian was legally Henry Grady's guardian and thus entitled to benefits. Mayberry had received $53 monthly for years before Golden sued. Henry Grady left home at 16 after his mother married his friend. the court noted his lack of contact with his mother while acknowledging the guardian’s duties and the boy’s letters to the guardian. The decision ends the long dispute with mixed reactions among relatives.

Montgomery Ala Charlie Blalock Mayberry Henry Grady Mayberry Henry Grady Veterans Administration The Guardian

Youth Held On Larceny Charge

An 18 year old, Joel Donald Hopson, was placed in Morgan county jail on a grand larceny charge after a Cullman area arrest by Highway Patrolmen. Also jailed within 24 hours were two South Morgan countians on vagrancy and affray charges, two minors aged 11 and 14 on juvenile warrants believed tied to a store break in, and a fifth person on public drunkenness. The Diet of Japan is the national legislative body with two houses.

Morgan County Cullman Joel Donald Hopson South Morgan

Judge cites filial duty in probate ruling over Mayberry case

The 75 year old judge reflects on a son designated as beneficiary of an insurance policy. He urges forgiveness toward the mother and declares Charlie Blalock Mayberry acted as a parent to Henry Grady Mayberry for over a year, concluding with an order to recognize that relationship.

Morgan County Teachers Set Three Day Conference in Hartselle

Morgan County teachers gather Wednesday through Friday in Hartselle for the annual pre school conference. Dr John T Caldwell president of Montevallo speaks Friday afternoon. Sessions include in service training panels interest groups and faculty meetings with state education officials addressing the new course of study.

Morgan County Hartselle John T. Caldwell Montevallo C. N. Williams W. C. Payne The Morgan Teachers Association Teachers’ Association P. Saunders State Department of Education Hoyt Brock State Education Department Caldwell Emerson van Cleve Beth Howell Gladys Greer Eva Johnston David L. Darden Maxine Logan E. C. Price Alabama Women’s College At Alabama Vanderbilt University

VA to extend GI bill summers for veteran teachers

Veterans Affairs will grant special consideration to veteran teachers who use GI bill training during summer breaks after the July 25 1951 cutoff. Deadline rules vary by discharge date, with exceptions for unavoidable interruptions. Teachers must pursue a degree, stay employed as teachers, and attend every summer session edged by the continuous training requirement.

Veterans Administration Harley A. Smith Alabama Smith

Tennessee Valley Dairy Cattle Show committees named

The seventh annual Tennessee Valley Dairy Cattle Show will be held August 24 25 at the livestock coliseum west of Decatur along the Joe Wheeler highway Prizes total 1217 counties represented include Cullman Lawrence Limestone Franklin Madison Morgan and Winston committees list general show entry receiving rules awards and secretaries were named with leaders from Decatur Athens and Auburn among others

Livestock Coliseum Decatur Joe Wheeler Cullman Lawrence Limestone Franklin Madison Morgan Winston Ose Guernsey Jersey Kermit N. Tucker Soil Conservation Service Emmette Barron White Way Pure Milk Company Roy Todd Meadow Gold Dairies Neal S. Underwood Carnation Company L. T. Wagnon Morgan County Hartselle Paul Wolfer Tennessee Valley Cooperative C. T. Bailey Athens State National Bank G. W. Humphries Southern Railway Bill Alverson Albertville George Lehnert W. E. Livley Leroy Lawrence Standard Oil Company Birmingham R. 0. Magnusson Huntsville R. M. Reeves J. C. Cannon

So You Can Hear free brochure for deafened persons

A free brochure titled So You Can Hear offers practical guidance for hard of hearing individuals. It promises sermons, music, companionship, and business success as part of a happier life. To obtain a copy, send name and address on a postcard to Beltone Dept 4514 1450 W 19th St Chicago IL.

Beltone Dept 19Th St Chicago Ill

Decatur Chamber Manager Leads Dairy Dept in API

Judge-Dr. K. M. Autrey heads the dairy department at API Auburn. Cubans fire shells and rockets on their independence night May 20.

Decatur Chamber of Commerce K. M. Autrey API Auburn

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