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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1950

Page

15

Legal Notice of Estate and Missing Defendant in Morgan County

Estate of Andrew D Wiley deceased letters of administration granted July 25 1950 by Judge T C Almon Morgan County Probate Court all claims must be presented within law or barred. In equity case Complainant Oma Sue Pannell vs Felix Pannell publication ordered four weeks in Decatur Daily requiring plead to bill by September 11 1950 or bill may be confessed. This August 9 1950 Bryan McAfee Register.

Andrew D. Wiley T.C. Almon Morgan County Felix Pannell Morgan County Court Alabama Register The Decatur Daily Bryan McAfee

Major League Results from Associated Press

National League games featured Philadelphia 5 over Boston 1 and New York 16 defeating Brooklyn 7. Pittsburgh beat St Louis 5 to 3 and Chicago edged Cincinnati 3 to 2 in 12 innings. American League saw New York 9 over Washington 4 and Detroit 6 over Chicago 2 with Cleveland 2 2 record and St Louis 0 1.

Oakland San Francisco Sacramento Seattle Los Angeles Hollywood San Diego Portland Baltimore Toronto Rochester Syracuse Jersery City Montreal Springfield Buffalo Columbus Milwaukee St. Paul Indianapolis Toledo Kansas City Minneapolis Louisville San Antonio Fort Worth Tulsa Beaumont Shreveport Oklahoma City Dallas Houston Little Rock Memphis New Orleans Mobile Nashville Chattanooga Atlanta Birmingham Rome Opelika Carrollton Valley Newnan LaGrange Alexander City Griffin Associated Press Philadelphia Boston New York Brooklyn Pittsburgh St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Washington Cleveland Detroit Trout Lemon Musial Robinson Torgeson Jones Ennis Kiner

Legion Idle Tonight Resumes Friday in Decatur

The American Legion will not play tonight but the Pulaski Bobcats return to Decatur next Tuesday. The Legion faces the Huntsville Boosters Friday at Legion Field. The Boosters are five state semi pro champions and will compete in the National Baseball Tournament later this month. Legion and Huntsville have split their two game series this season.

American Legion Pulaski Bobcats Decatur Legion Huntsville Boosters Legion Field Boosters Huntsville

Officials Named For All Star Battle Friday

University officials announced the third annual All Star game to be held Friday night at 8 P.M. in Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa. Referee Bill Battle from Birmingham Head Linesman Ray Vernon of Sheffield Umpire Jack Kirland of Montgomery Field Judge Al Blanton of Jasper Clock Operator Norman Bassett of Tuscaloosa.

University Ala Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa Bill Battle Birmingham Ray Vernon Sheffield Jack Kirland Montgomery al Blanton Jasper Norman Bassett

Evening NBA Schedule Circuits East and Midwest Matchups

Tomorrow's card lists Boston at Brooklyn Philadelphia at New York Cincinnati at St Louis Pittsburgh at Chicago St Louis at Detroit Chicago at Cleveland New York at Philadelphia Washington at Boston with game times 7:30 7:30 8:30 1:30 8:30 7:30 7:00 7:00 P.M.

Washington Boston

Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzle Notes

Crossword clues listed for across and down with numeric positions from 1 to 49, including abbreviations and mnemonic hints. A daily cryptogram quote presents substitution cipher text and a sample solved quote by Moore, plus a local society note about guests and birthdays from Mrs Lula Wade and Mr R C Miller, and travel mentions to Louisville Kentucky.

Giants rout Dodgers as Thompson drives in four

Hank Thompson slugged two inside the park homers and a single, driving in four and scoring twice as the Giants crushed the Dodgers 16 to 7. Dizzy Trout earned his sixth straight win by limiting the White Sox to five hits in Detroit's 6 to 2 victory.

Associated Press Hank Thompson Giants Dodgers Dizzy Trout Tigers White Sox Detroit

Gurley reunion tops Morgan County notes in Lacey's Spring

Morgan County brief mentions a Gurley reunion at the home of J Earl Gurley in Lacey's Spring. Local shoppers from Hart selle visit, Damon Blackwell of Decatur visits. Rev. Morton opens a revival at the Methodist church with Rev. J F T Brown to lead day and night services. Mrs Leona Goree returns from a short visit.

Elliot Johnson Gurley J. Earl Gurley Lacey Gilbert Lemmond Aline Lemmond Jean and Pat Jerry Lyle Hartselle Damon Blackwell Decatur Rev. Morton Methodist Church J. F. T. Brown Lanett Ala Leona Goree

Baseball Leaders Mixed Across Leagues

Detroits Kell leads in batting at .350 with 155 hits and 104 runs, while DiMaggio of Boston hits .344 with 144 hits and 98 runs. Other leaders include Stephens 104 runs for Boston, Dropo 113 RBI for Boston, Rosen 32 home runs for Cleveland, and Lemon 117 strikeouts for Cleveland in a season highlight style recap.

Kell Detroit Goodman Boston Stephens DiMaggio Dropo Zarilla Wertz Rizzuto New York Woodling Doerr Rosen Cleveland Yale Philadelphia Lemon Raschi

Local Names and Family Visits Highlight Hartselle Area

Residents and relatives visit in Decatur, Gum Springs, and Hartselle with medical attention, trips, and family gatherings. Notables include Mrs. Talmadge Mason, Calvert Waugh, Sardha Winton, John Gurley, and multiple Johnsons. The second district Masonic Conference met, and a Wrights Springs picnic was held by the Church of God youths.

Talmadge Mason L. B. Blevins Wayne Maxwell Glenda Decatur Maxwell Decatur Clinic C. O. Waugh Calvert Waugh Gum Springs Elliot Johnson O. B. Gilchrist R. F. McDonald Hartselle Sardha Winton Block’s Clinic Aline Lemmond Moulton Gilbert Lemmond Lillie McClure Morgan City J. S. Martin John M. Martin Akron Ohio C. P. Johnston G. Mikell Don Harry Jones Frankie Pauline L. Lyle Wayne Stevens Douglas Beverly S. D. Stevens Everett Windel Winfrey Virginia Holloway J. D. Williams Johnny Gurley J. E. Gurley Lacey’s Spring Harold Williams Route One Troy McCutcheon Nadine Onnie Will Mason Buford Mason Silas Mefford Birmingham Church of God Friendship Young Peoples Wright’s Springs Cpl David Owen Billy Alaska Markie McAnally Chessie Lipsey Guntersville Leo Lipsey Bob Cain Buddy Owen New Masonic Hall T. J. Cain Imogene Buddy Billy Cain Falkville George Wade Leclede Jack Cunine Mr. Cunine Kansas City

Decomposed Body Of White Man Found Near Montgomery

A decomposed unidentified white man was found about three miles north of Montgomery on state highway 45. Coroner M B Kirkpatrick said the man, about 30 years old and five seven, had been dead about a month. A rubbing alcohol bottle and an empty bay rum bottle were found nearby. Homer Holmes discovered the body while hunting. Medical examiners will determine the cause of death.

Montgomery Ala Here M. B. Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick Homer Holmes J. R. Eiland

Montgomery traffic safety eyed for national honor

Public information and support are cited as essential as Montgomery aims for national recognition in traffic safety. Field Representative Don Hill told law enforcement officers the city is within striking distance of the National Safety Council honor roll, praising Montgomery for outstanding traffic court, accident records, and traffic enforcement.

Montgomery Ala National Safety Council Don Hill

Grants Awarded for Public Health Fellowships

The Federal Security Agency announced grants totaling $261,700 to 22 students in 20 states and two foreign countries. The funds support continued scientific studies in public health and related fields.

Washington Federal Security Agency Public Health Service

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