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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1940

Page

5

Alcatraz Prisoners Locked In Cells Amid Fog Delays

Warden James A. Johnston and guards kept about three hundred inmates confined on Alcatraz Island as dense fog lingered over San Francisco Bay. The weather halted routine and a prisoner strike, following a fatal stabbing earlier in the week. officials expect laundry workers and other holdouts to return once visibility improves.

Alcatraz San Francisco James A. Johnston Alcatraz Island Ralph Roe Ted Cole Navy Johnston Rufus McGain Henri Young Young

Civilian pilot training body organized in Atlanta

A southeast regional organization to promote civilian pilot training under the Civil Aeronautics Authority was formed in Atlanta yesterday by representatives from eight states. Dr. A. M. Palmer of the University of Chattanooga was elected president.

Atlanta Civil Aeronautics Authority A. M. Palmer University of Chattanooga

What’s the matter with Vance Kit asks Widmer

Kit learns Vance has vanished and may have missed a radio show. She plans to chase him to New Haven despite Fran’s warning. Fran urges maturity and warns Kit that a romance with Jerry could affect her career as she prepares for a deadline and a crew race event.

Vance Kit Widmer M. C Craley Miss O'Reilly Gregory London Healey Fran Jerry New Haven Grand Central Larry Widmer Jerry Sembler Sayan , Brygs Missy

Honor Roll Students Named in Senior Classes

The list honors First Honor students Elizabeth Anderson Virginia Prince Calvin Johnnie Hill Lila Sheats Will H Pearce Carolyn Joiner Mary Ford Tillery Margaret Ann Yarbrough in Sr 1 2 3. Second Honor includes Prank Minor Dorothy Akers Wyllodene Reeves Charles Scales Delores Andrews Shirley Lowery Cora Kelley Dorothy Pryor with Sr 2 1 and Sr 3. notable names Esther Morris Martha Nash Ponsonby Kyle James Sparkman Martha Paul Cain Katherine Thompson Jacqueline Burleson also listed.

Elizabeth Anderson Virginia Prince Calvin Johnnie Hill Lila Sheats Will H. Pearce Carolyn Joiner Mary Ford Tillery Margaret Ann Yarbrough Margaret Timberlake Nancy Moore James Holseappie Mary M. Hulme Bobby Trimble Brad Bibb Bailey Louise Britton Marjorie Lang Barbara Moore Martha Scales Annie Reeves Dillard Prank Minor Dorothy Akers Wyllodene Reeves Charles Scales Delores Andrews Shirley Lowery Cora Kelley Dorothy Pryor Eunie Bentley Carolyn Murphree Daffrew Peebles Marianna Mason Edward Purser Esther Morris Martha Nash Ponsonby Kyle James Sparkman Martha Paul Cain Katherine Thompson Jacqueline Burleson

Moore and Others Named in Local Court Ruling

Nell Frank Moore, Jane Bethany, Richard Stewart, Peggy Wilds, and Mary Kate Gillespie are listed in a local court ruling with details about their involvement, dates, and potential dispositions to be announced.

Nell Frank Moore Jane Bethany Richard Stewart Peggy Wilds Mary Kate Gillespie

Honor Roll Names List Read At Local School Ceremony

The second honor roll results feature students like Margaret Ann Brooks Morris Dillard Dorthy Fitzpatrick Betty Jean Gassaway David Allen Gibson Thelma Gilespie Geraldine Hill Earl Joyce Lee Sara Lichtenstein Belah Pryor Betty Simmons Mary Jane Sittason Oscar Vaughan and many others across Jr IIIs IIs and IIIs.

Mary Blankenship Bill Dailey Martha Ann Gregg Sybil Pree Alda Goidel Eugene Jones Bonnie Lee Murphree Bonnie Park Carolyn Peurifoy Mary Lee Poole Vivian Timberlake Bobby Catlett Margaret Ann Brooks Morris Dillard Dorthy Fitzpatrick Betty Jean Gassaway David Allen Gibson Thelma Gilespie Geraldine Hill Earl Joyce Lee Sara Litchtenstein Belah Pryor Betty Simmons Mary Jane Sittason Oscar Vaughan Betty Wyatt Jr. I Jaqueline Bart Mary Bland David Chandler Joy Delmore Alyene Draper Wendelynn Grey Sylvis Green Jean Link Wade Marsh Betty Jane_ Parker Elizabeth Pettey Eloise Reithmuir Neal Speake Bob Sittason Raphea] Thompson Shirley Williams Sue Wimberly Mary Evelyn Yarbrough Herbert Boley Elizabeth Ann Chappell Faye Dobbs Willow Jean Fenn Frances Milton West Edith Marie Gaines Marguerite Harris Betty Landers John Lyle Corrine Ray Roy Wyatt Alta Mae Walker Paul Alexander Oplean Burgess Ladye Cheri Chandler Ella Bess Gellespie William Edgeman John Hamilton Judson

Arrests Rise for Drunk Driving in Limestone County

Athens Alabama December 6 A recent increase in arrests and convictions for driving while drunk is reported by the Municipal Court of Limestone County where most cases are tried. Sheriff Martin F Whitt announces raids on bootleggers to keep highways safe with court cooperation to enforce prohibition.

Athens Ala Lillestone County State Highway Patrol Martin F. Whitt Limestone County

Local names listed in historical public notice fragment

A fragmented OCR shows a long list of personal names including Martha Crow, Margie Davidson, Christine Frederick, Thomas Hurst, James Johns, Margaret Norwood, Claude McBride, Lazelle Roper, James Standridge, Clara Smith, Bertha Timberlake, Martha Waterhouse, Lewis West, Roy Dodson, John Hamilton, Judson Hawthorne, Jack Wallace, Bobbie Winton, and Eleanor Jackson.

Wife held in Perry death in Birmingham

Mrs. Margaret B. Perry, 31, is jailed without bond after being questioned about the death of her Secret Service agent husband, found fatally wounded in his apartment on November 20. Authorities say Perry was attacked in his sleep and died 36 hours later from head injuries.

Birmingham Ala Dee Secret Service Margaret B. Perry Perry Roderick Beddow Luther Holluma Federal Bureau of Investigation Officea Beddow Mra Perry

Danville Chamber CaravanShows Milky Way On

Three hundred residents gathered at Danville High School as the Chamber of Commerce caravan screened The Milky Way On. Farmers discussed milk sales to the Decatur cheese plant and milk production factors led by Earl Glenn. The group announced upcoming stops at Florence tonight and Plainview Monday with meetings at seven.

Danville Chamber of Commerce Frank Martin Fach Decatur Leroy McEntire Earl Glenn Maynard North Alabama Cattlemen's Association B. G. Hall Morgan County National Bank John McKibben Decatur Chamber of Commerce Dr. M. E. Edwards Oscar Napps Bobby Halfacre Florence Plainview Hartselle

Wild Ducks Light on Building Lake in Montgomery

A flock of wild ducks migrated south and landed on the roof pond atop the Alabama Highway Department building in Montgomery. Ten to twelve birds circled and settled on the three foot deep architectural lake in front of the capitol, which also houses the State Conservation Department. The duck season is open, but city ordinance bans firearms within municipal boundaries.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Highway Department Capitol State Conservation Department Alabama

Montgomery Rebels Buy Two Players From Leagues

Les Dunkel a left handed pitcher from Scranton joins the Montgomery Rebels on option after last season in the Southeastern League. Jim McLeod a shortstop from Syracuse International League also joins. Gadsden sold catcher Bobby Dems to Dallas in the Texas loop.

Atlanta Les Dunkel Montgomery Rebels Scranton Rebels Jim McLeod Syracuse Gadsden Bobby Dems Dallas

Poultry Farmer Shows Profit With 132 Leghorn Hens

John Spivey of Moulton Rt reports November egg output from 132 Leghorns at 5 to 6 dozen eggs. Farm price averaged around 30 cents per dozen while feed costs totaled $1.06 daily, with 22 cents per bird for the month. He notes culling non profitable hens could save several dollars monthly.

John Spivey Moulton

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