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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1950

Page

7

Classifieds listing used motors sewing machines and more

For Sale items include electric motors and pumps from Jervis Foundry and Machine Co. plus sewing machines with lifetime guarantees. Also full diesel engines from 65 to 180 h.p. and metal clothes line posts. Local contacts include Lytton C. Walker and Mrs Emma Petty with addresses in Athens and Tanner Alabama.

Jervis Foundry and Machine Company Lytton C. Walker Oak St Continental Fairbanks- Morse H.p H.p. Jervis Foundry and Machine Co Emma Petty Tanner Ala Highway 31

Chicago Ban On Racial Film Provokes Protests

The police ban on showing the film No Way Out in Chicago drew protests from the NAACP and six other groups. Captain Fulmer cited potential racial unrest and delayed the permit. protests were addressed to Mayor Kennelly.

Chicago National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Twentieth Century-Fox Harry Fulmer Fulmer John Prendergast Martin H. Kennelly

Holt's Vessel Flies Pennant Aboard Navy Carrier

Tommy Holt third class teleman USN son of Decatur parents helped the Western Pacific carrier win the battle efficiency pennant for fiscal year 1950. The award reflects ship and squadron performance across Atlantic and Pacific exercises and duties. the emblem, called the meatball, features a red triangle with a black ball. Enlisted crew may wear an E on the right sleeve.

Pacific Tommy Holt Teleman USN Oole Holt Decatur Atlantic

Mobile businessmen and wives to face tax trial in October

Mobile Alabama reports two local businessmen Joseph Mitchell and Samuel Ripps with wives Rebecca and Annie Ripps will be tried in October on charges of failing to pay 431 211.97 in wartime income and victory taxes for Gulf Coast Tobacco Co. 1943 1944. Trial set for first week of October. venue change bid denied.

Mobile Ala U. S Percy Fountain Joseph Mitchell Rebecca F. Mitchell Samuel J. Ripps Annie M. Ripps Gulf Coast Tobacco Co District Court Drew Pearson John McDuffie

Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues

A mixed list of across and down crossword hints with biblical names phrases river and place clues. Entries include states rivers nouns adjectives and abbreviations across a large set of definitions used for a puzzle.

Hartselle Clubs Highlight Meetings and Social Events

Mrs Leeman Gibson hosted the Friday Bridge Club at Short Street for a kitchen shower honoring Miss Jean Freeman whose wedding to Dr Roland King is set for September 2. The Homemakers Club met at Mrs Onnie Penns with diverse fall arrangements and plans to sponsor a Brownie troop. Esther Wheeler, flower expert, will lecture September 26 on floral design. tickets will be sold for her Hartselle appearance. Mr and Mrs J E Stone Jr hosted guests during the event.

Jean Freeman Roland King Cole Springs Lodge W. M. Haistens Gorgas Willis Tinsley Trussville C. W. Lavender T. “f"‘Kim Leeman Gibson Short Street Mesdames R. J. Rea C. C. Oden Tommy Kimbrough Macon Hardwick Edward Summers James Stephenson Miss Freeman Homemakers Club Onnie Penn E C. Creel Ben Bean Wildwood C. T. Cash Lucille Hawkins E. E. Maddox S. W Praytor C. C. Morton Miss Hawkins Crepe Myrtle

Policeman Cleared In Street Shooting Case

Montgomery officials announce M. E. Mills acted in self defense after fatally shooting Hilliard Brooks on August 12 on a crowded street and wounding two bystanders. The city police board clears Mills of misconduct charges.

Montgomery Ala M. E. Mills Hilliard Brooks

Family Names at the Burhgs and Kin Bridge Event

Mr and Mrs Elwood Burks Mrs Billy Don Mitchell Mrs Leeman Gibson Mr and Mrs James Stephenson Mr and Mrs Guy Roberts Mr and Mrs Macon Hardwick Mr and Mrs C C Oden Mr and Mrs R J Rea Mr and Mrs Merrill Doss Mr and Mrs R L Proctor Miss Freeman and Dr King attend a gathering listing many local families.

Brough Elwood Burks Billy Don Mitchell Leeman Gibson James Stephenson Guy Roberts Macon Hardwick C. C. Oden R. J. Rea Merrill Doss R. L. Proctor Miss Freeman King

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