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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1955

Page

13

Mid-Summer Bargains and Local Notices

An advertisement lists ready made slip covers wall cabinets and a range of furniture including brown three cushion sofas and love seats with prices. A separate legal notice from Presbyterian Church of Decatur Alabama files suit in Morgan County Circuit Court seeking possession of land described by metes and bounds beginning on Birch Street.

R. D. Hughes Luther Holt Katie Holt Morgan County Alabama U. S. S. Orion U. S Norfolk Virginia Presbyterian Church of Decatur Birch Street S. E Birch Avenue Township 5 S.E

Boulder glacier water supply unique to city in Colorado

A scanned notice fragment mentions Boulder Colorado relying on a city glacier for its municipal water. The text also references a Georgia hunting party and an Alabama court order dated August 1955, with Demur plead or answer requirements and the Morgan County Circuit Court clerk H. Harrison Hill.

Boulder Colo United States Frances Benson Holly, Colo Decatur Morgan County Alabama H. Harrison Hill

Wry Bits and Tragedy Echo Rural Life Tales

A collage of rural humor and obituary notes opens with a jab at travel on springs and aging, then shifts to Uncle Mose and Andy Foster's funeral in Brushy locales. It recaps witty exchanges, a newborn of jokes, and a note on a Jersey cow with four twins in four years.

Terra Firma Mose W. F. Whitson Somerset, Ky Gene Whitson

Gambling loss rule from Maryland law sparks debate

Readers share opinions on gambling losses and legal rights. A Maryland letter claims a gambler can sue to recover money from a winning player, while others reflect on etiquette and odd anecdotes. The page includes humorous quips about a rabbit's teeth and a village ax with historic claims.

Dear Miss Dix on Jealousy in Young Love

A reader asks how to reassure a girlfriend who frets about an old dating memory. The advice dismisses the relationship and urges the jealous partner to be left to reflect on her imagined woes alone.

Miss DIX Anne Muriel Nissen

Dear Miss Dix Advice Column Excerpts

Readers seek guidance on handling a friend's boyfriend, balancing chores after a hard day, and fair share of help in parenting. Dorothy Dix suggests cooperation, realistic expectations, and sending for free leaflets to explore marriage versus waiting.

Miss DIX Isabel

Local Social Notes From Morgan County

The Edwards family attended a Shoal Creek revival conducted by Rev. Max Cohn. Mrs John Rogers is a patient at Hartselle Hospital. Several Morgan County residents and visiting relatives spent time with family in Neel Walden Chapel Forest Chapel and Austinville events through midweek and weekend.

Max Cohn John Edwards John Rogers Hartselle Hospital Ed Aldridge Gaines McNutt Thurman Rodgers Wisconsin John Rodgers Pervin Wallace Forest Chapel Andrew Taylor Junior Taylor Gary Gene Jones E. C. George J. H. Layton Walden Chapel Freeman Wallace

Morgan County Pines Visit Big Weekend In The Area

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Bean and sons of Denver visited the Web Peck home. Lindamen and son from Birmingham called on church members Sunday. Bill Black of Texas spent last week with Dannie Sue Peck. Shoal Creek church attendance Thursday night. Mrs Bessie Thompson visited near Somerville. Alva Johnson and Monk Mullins returned from Georgia Saturday. Donnie Bowen of Huntsville spent the weekend locally. Adrian Bowen Elgin Bowen and children from Birmingham came for the weekend. Bennie Clemons visited with her parents Garrison. Mrs Jack Thompson Peggy and Mrs Jessie Knighten Mary Jane were also present.

Gilbert Bean Sons Denver Marvin Peck Lindamen Adrian Bowen Elgin Bowen Birmingham Bennie Clemons Garrison Jack Thompson Peggy Jessie Knighten Mary Jane

Man Receives 30 Year Term For Slaying In Omaha

James Wood 24 was sentenced to 30 years after pleading guilty to the July 5 beating death of 77 year old William W. Walker in Omaha. Walker was killed with a hammer. Co defendant Thomas Smith 35 faced charges but was acquitted by a jury here yesterday. He denied involvement.

Roanoke Ala James Wood William W. Walker Omaha Wood Walker Thomas Smith

Huntsville Business Friday Attendance Noted

Mr and Mrs Pat Baggett and baby and Mrs W M Baggett of Decatur were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs M G Peck. Mr and Mrs Marcus Collins and children were in Hartselle Saturday. Mr and Mrs Richard Dunn of Decatur visited here Sunday afternoon.

Huntsville Pat Baggett W. M. Baggett Decatur M. G. Peck Marcus Collins Hartselle Richard Dunn

Bankers and Lawmen Meet for Bank Robbery Conference

In Birmingham North Alabama bankers and law enforcement met for an FBI arranged conference on bank robbery. Jacksonville Alabama banker T Weller Smith recalled his First National Bank loot of 86475 last May 20.

Birmingham North Alabama Federal Bureau of Investigation T. Weller Smith First National Bank of Jacksonville Ala

Walker Involved? Question Looms Over Case Home Links

Unclear ties surface linking Walker to the home connected with the case as investigators explore potential involvement. Authorities caution against assumptions while pursuing all leads.

Walker

Across and cryptoquote puzzle clues mix with quotes

A mixed puzzle page lists crossword clues for across entries with hints on lengths and word forms, plus a DAILY CRYPTOQUOTE exercise showing a substitution cipher and a sample solution LONGFELLOW. It also mentions a quote about gambling and risk distributed by King Features Syndicate.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sele W. Ave Eureka Vacuum Cleaners North Street Sterchi 2Nd Ave Bendix Ave. S.E Murdock Bank St State H.p. Johnson J Ororl Hicks Wiz Hunter Hunter Furniture Company Jervis Foundry and Machines Company Radio Shack Bagwood Eow Wes Westinghouse Westinghouse Appliances Gracie Stengels Rolfmeister Jim Olson DR. Axel Buster Georgia Andy Foster Andy Brushville Adam Claude Rains Oliver Wendell Holmes Maryland Helen D. Kramer Baltimore, Md W. Brownell Belle Fourche S. D George Washington Dorothy Dix Kay Eddie Fisher Dorothy DIX Morgan County Pines MR. Peck Signature Auto Furniture Tide Finance Co Ind Ave Walgreen Agency Drugs Gene Akern Black Finance CO Decatur Discount CO Telephone E. Moulton St Union Finance Company Daily Crossword Viet Nam Nicknam Ohio King Features Syndicate
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