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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1950

Page

9

For Sale Miscellaneous Items and Probate Notice

For sale items include metal clothes line posts from Jervis Foundry and Machine Company, goose feather pillows, and an Evans oil heater with a 5 room capacity plus a 500 gal lon tank. Also legal notice of Letters Testamentary granted August 10 1950 and Morgan County Alabama condemnation hearing set for September 20 1950 regarding U S Highway 31 land easements. addresses and contact details provided.

Jervis Foundry and Machine Company Evans Falkville Ala G. J. Widner T. C. Almon Morgan County Arthur Widner State OF Alabama Lottie P. Byrd J. Wade Tomlinson Mary Littrell Tomlinson Barbara Whisman Laura Mae Williams Charles Edward Whisman Helen Whitman Charles Williams Charles A. Woods Grace S. Dutch George Dutch Carl M. Preston J. E. Freeman, Jr Mary Paul B. Freeman James C. Dixon Birtie L. Dixon Decatur

Step-Son Held In Man's Death

In Birmingham 25 year old step son faces murder charges after the slaying of Overton coal mine operator Ronnie Ben Keef 44. Keef died from a shotgun wound shortly after being brought to a hospital with his wife recorded as a material witness.

Birmingham Ala William E. Belcher Jackie Keef Ronnie Ben Keef Keef Joe Hilderbrand Belcher Hilderbrand

Day Of Prayer Proposed By Church Of God

The Church of God ministers call for a national day of prayer and fasting to seek God’s help in the war against communists. At the 43rd international assembly, about 10,000 attendees urged President Truman to declare the day, noting soldiers are dying in Korea and more deaths loom if communists threaten. State overseers will be named at Sunday's closing session.

Birmingham Ala Church of God International Assembly Council of Ministers Press Truman Korea

Camp Rucker Rehabilitation Contract Awarded

Construction workers will begin a 1.5 million dollar project to recondition Camp Rucker for troop training by midweek. Col. W. K. Wilson announced Henderson, Black and Green Inc of Troy, Alabama won the bid. The World War II post lies in Southeast Alabama and troops were to start arriving late next month.

Mobile Ala Camp Rucker W. K. Wilson U.S Henderson, Black and Green Inc Troy Alabama Wilson Washington Rucker

Answers from VA on GI Bill queries for veterans

The VA provides guidance on wage garnishment for GI Bill trainees, education deadlines after discharge, obtaining birth records for increased subsistence, and disability eligibility for National Guardsmen and Reservists. Benefits are not retroactive before August 15, 1945, and questions may be directed to the nearest VA office.

Veterans Administration Army State Bureau of Vital Statistics

Surgery May Save 2 Babies

Two Alabama infants received a pioneering operation by a Birmingham physician to relieve hydrocephalus caused by meningitis blocking a brain spinal canal. The surgeon opened artificial channels to drain excess fluid and save the children, though his name was kept confidential.

Birmingham Ala Alabama

Man Accused Of Granddaughter's Death In Debt Row

In Birmingham a man identified as Jack Blassingame is accused of killing his granddaughter Ruby Nell Benton and wounding her mother Eula Mae Benton after a dispute over $1.50. Detective R A MacMurdo stated Blassingame was arrested following a shotgun blast at Covington Georgia residents. The article notes prior rumors and mentions hospital conditions for other affected infants.

Birmingham Ala R. A. MacMurdo MacMurdo Jack Blassingame Ruby Nell Benton Eula Mae Benton Covington Blassingame

Enduring Cold War Holds Potential for Long Struggle

Mackenzie argues the cold war is a lasting ideological upheaval, not a temporary clash. He warns military and economic strength alone won’t stop Moscow's expansion and urges all democracies to back the UN to prevent a hot war.

Moscow

Mayor Cobb of Phenix City Dies

Homer D. Cobb the 60 year old mayor of Phenix City died last night from a heart attack while en route to Phenix City memorial hospital after collapsing at a city employees barbecue. He had served seven years as mayor and was a city commissioner since 1923.

Phenix City Ala Homer D. Cobb Phenix City Memorial Hospital Cobb Alabama Madison County Huntsville Tallassee Griffin Columbus

Alabama aims for spotless Labor Day traffic record

Public Safety Director Bankhead Bates targets a flawless safety record for Alabama during the Labor Day weekend. He notes three states had no auto accident fatalities on the July 4 weekend, seven had one death, and he mobilizes mayors, law enforcement, newspapers, and radio to push an intensive safety campaign.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Bankhead Bates Bates

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