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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1946

Page

10

Pensions to be increased for veterans and dependents

The act signed by President Truman raises pensions for about 169000 veterans and 33 dependents across five Southeastern states by 20 percent. It expands full pensions for hospitalized or institutionally housed veterans, with provisions on six month care periods and lump sum settlements on discharge.

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Seven Civil Cases on Morgan County Docket Monday

Seven cases are listed on the civil jury docket for Monday opening day of the August term in Morgan county court. Judge W H Long presiding. Hearings include Dutton vs Collier Summersford vs Shel ton Stinson vs McRae Stewart vs Benich Long vs Thompson McFerrin vs Williams Bates vs Wiley et al. Three cases continued and one dismissed.

Morgan County Court W. H. Long FE. Oa. Dinsmore E. P. Gustin Emergency Aid Life Association Albert Williamson Decatur Homes Inc Thomas Furniture, Co. Etc P. H. Craig

Stahmer Bride in Church of Christ Rites at Cullman

Miss Jewel Stahmer wed Harry Hackworth in a Church of Christ ceremony officiated by Rev M A Creel. The couple, later honored at a reception, will live in Cullman where the groom works at Moss Service Funeral Home. Attendants included Mrs Edward Buxton and John N Mauter. Out-of-town guests joined the celebration.

Miss Stahmer Hackworth Jewel Stahmer George Stahmer Harry Hackworth John Hackworth Tuscumbia Church of Christ M. A. Creel Helen Schneider Edward Buxton John N. Mauter Jess Robinson John Mauter Ernest Hauk Carolinas Cullman Moss Service Funeral Home John B_ Hackworth Leeds Birmingham

Miss Blandenburg and Mr Kinney wed in Cullman

Miss Gertrude Blandenburg daughter of Mr and Mrs E A Blandenburg married J Spencer Kinney son of the late Mr and Mrs J M Kinney August 8 at the bride’s home with Dr Fagan Thompson officiating. A reception followed and guests included family friends and local residents. The couple will reside in Cullman where the groom is in business.

Miss Blandenburg MR. Kinney Gertrude Blandenburg E. A. Blandenburg J. Spencer Kinney J. M. Kinney Fagan Thompson Olin Blandenburg W. F Key Falkville Dillard Kinney Harry Parker Winfield Leeth Sybil Cole Lolarine Keaton Athens College Athens Ashville Cullman Atlanta Africa England Smokies Time Magazine Paul B. Weisz P. G Hartung Paul Weisz Paul Philip Hartung Jr Auburn Army Navy Marines American Physical Society U. S Pennsylvania

Local post installs officers and honors longtime chaplain

In Cullman the installation of Mr. King as head of the post accompanied the election of officers John M. Crider and Steve Daniels as adjutants Ben Holmes as sergeant-at-arms Owen Williams as Chaplain Arthur Richter and Enoch Berry as color bearers and Dr John E Marion elected honorary chaplain after nineteen years of service.

Mander Cullman Mr. King John M. Crider Steve Daniels Ben Holmes Owen Williams Arthur Richter Enoch Berry John E. Marion

Ponce de Leon Named Puerto Rico’s First Governor

Ponce de Leon became the first governor of Puerto Rico. The landmark appointment established Spanish colonial administration and set a precedent for the island’s early governance.

Ponce de Leon Puerto Rico

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