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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1952

Page

11

Notice of Sale in Morgan County Probate Court

In Morgan County Alabama the Probate Court orders sale of estate belongings of J N Gibson deceased by executor Brooxie Gibson Edwards. Items include living room set, dining room furniture, bed, rugs, dishes, stock in Morgan County National Bank, to be sold September 8 1952 at Decatur courthouse and Gibson residence. Aug 18 1952. Also letters testamentary granted in the estate of Learlean Young deceased with claims due by August 1952. Julian Mae Young London listed as claimant.

Alabama Morgan County J. N. Gibson Morgan County National Bank National Bank Decatur Line Street LaFayette Street Alabame Brooxie Gibson Edwards T. C. Almon Probate Julian Mae Young London

Dixie Freezer stockholders meeting rescheduled to Sept 12 1952

The Dixie Freezer Inc stockholders meeting moved from Monday July 21 to Friday September 12 1952 at 7 30 P M. The venue remains 1009 Bank Street Decatur with President James H Lee issuing the notice. Aug 13 20 27 Sept 3.

The Dixie Freezer, Inc Bank Street Decatur James H.lee

Industrial Deaths Drop in Italy in 1951

New statistics show 2,084 Italian workers died in industrial accidents in 1951, down from 2,114 in 1950. However the year also recorded 553 613 industrial accidents, an increase of 48 923 over 1950.

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Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzle Update

A mixed crossword grid with across clues covering highways fields outcome rest seized sphere of action bitter vetch gold her twenty first clue March 15 etc plus down clues new cryptogram daily quotation AXYDLBAAXR decodes to LONGFELLOW and instructions on solving cryptograms include a sample quote and yesterday's KING FEATURES syndicated puzzle note

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Chalybeate Notes and Peach Crop Decline Report

Revival underway at Chalybeate with Rev Phillips of Decatur preaching nightly. Various social visits noted including Bowling and Lenox family gatherings. Peach crops declining in Illinois due to 1950 51 winter kill with estimates under one million bushels in 1952. Chalybeate revival continues led by Brother Hagwood. prayer meetings weekly at the church.

Phillips Decatur Glen Bowling Bowling James Lenox Joe Lawrence Audrey Prince Diane Mt. Tabor Ella Bowling Edward Smallwood Blue Springs Bertha Mae Nelson Anniette Bowling Sue Lenox Dana Lemons Ralph Jackson Baby Norris Wray Birmingham Centralia Midwest Illinois Fruit Council Illinois

Wedding Ties Add to Morgan County News

Mona Nell Lyle of Somerville wed Earl Charest son of Mr and Mrs Frank Charest in Iuka Mississippi recently. Mrs Ella Allen died and friends express deepest sympathy. Mr and Mrs John Carr and son visited Mr and Mrs Edward Holmes Sunday. Mrs Jack Sharp underwent an operation for appendicitis at Hartselle Hospital Saturday. Velma Freeze and Tony Freeze of Austinville visit relatives this week.

Jack Sharp Hartselle Hospital Velma Freeze Tony Freeze Austinville Mona Nell Lyle Somerville Earl Charest Frank Charest Iuka Mississippi Ella Allen John Carr Edward Holmes

Schoendienst Leads NL Stolen Bases In Freshman Year

Albert Red Schoendienst of the St Louis Cardinals led the National League with 26 stolen bases in 1945 as a rookie.

Albert Red) Schoendienst Cardinals

Questions and Answers on Korean GI Bill Benefits

Veterans Administration outlines school eligibility under the Korean GI Bill. Rules cover state approval, education allowance calculations, loan deadlines, and down payment requirements. Regional office contact in Montgomery, Alabama for local veterans.

Veterans Administration Montgomery Ala

Snake-catcher hired for Durban refinery site tensions

In Durban South Africa a snake-catcher was hired to calm workers at the Standard Vacuum Oil refinery construction amid attacks by puff-adders and other reptiles. Julio Desebrook, 66, famed for 40 years in the trade, flushes snakes from bush and rocks and may sell them. The University of Florida football team schedules seven games in Florida including Stetson Citadel Clemson Auburn Georgia Miami Kentucky.

Durban South Africa Standard Vacuum Julio Desebrook Desebrook University of Florida

Calhoun County’s first 1952 cotton bale sells for 40 cents

ANNISTON The first reported 1952 bale of cotton from Calhoun County sold for 40 cents a pound. The 529 pound bale was grown on seven upland acres by tenant farmer H. C. Warren of Piedmont Route 2 and planted April 17. Johnny Amberg, Giants defensive back, works in Kansas City in the clothing business during off season.

Anniston Calhoun County H. C. Warren Piedmont Rt. 2 Johnny Amberg New York Football Giants Kansas City

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