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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1947

Page

12

Lifetermers Hunt Pressed At Atmore Prison Farm

Authorities intensified the search for two lifetermers Rus sell Reed and Leonard Monk near Ariton Dale county after recovering a stolen car used by the trio. Reed 32 of Moulton and Monk 38 of Crichton are serving life terms for murder and robbery respectively. Robert Woodham 22 of Ariton was picked up near Ariton.

Atmore Ala S. W. Hixon Ariton Dale County Hixon Russell Reed Moulton Leonard Monk Crichton Robert Woodham

Hixon Links Prisoner Escape to Vehicle Thefts

Dale county officers report a prisoner escape tied to thefts as guards identify the trio who fed the inmate and stole vehicles. One car was abandoned near Brewton and a second stolen machine was found near Ariton.

Dale County Hixon Brewton Ariton

Average Ages Through The Ages Wee News

New York report notes life expectancy through history from 18 in prehistoric times to 65.8 in 1945 United States. Studies cite high infant mortality and violent deaths in ancient eras, with modern gains from infant survival and medical advances. Projections suggest US life expectancy could reach at least 70 within a decade or two.

Wee News New York Statistical Bulletin Metropolitan Life Insurance United States The Bulletin

W S C S meeting notes and community notices from Morgan County

The W S C S group met December 6 at Mrs J H Speakman home with seven members present. Mrs Jess Smith led prayers and minutes were read. A lengthy social rotation included several local visits and family news from Huntsville Danville Montgomery Hart sel le Birmingham and Lawrence counties.

J. H. Speakman Speakman Jess Smith Wallace Sims W. E. Ward Ben Roberts R B. Bridges George Sims Huntsville C. W. Craze Danville W. P. Roberts Erby Thompson Montgomery J. P. Glasgow James Wallace Falkville Fred Glasgow Therril Wallace L. L. Speakman Hart Lillian Hallman Salem J. A. Weaver Houston Kelso Martha Story Jean Wallace Wilma Hazel Bolan Ernest Speakman S. J. Curtis Amon Eddie Osborne G. B. Curtis Lawrence County Maverine Roberts Alvilene Roberts

Community Folks Share Visits Across Weekend

Numerous families in the area spent Sunday visiting relatives and friends including the Hollingsworth and Turrentine families. Bill Vaughn’s funeral drew neighbors to Cave Springs. local social events included a Massey show and a church preaching schedule for the weekend.

Vernon Kelley Guy Williams Wesley Hogan Brice Hogan Bill Burnett Ruthie Turrentine Albert Lorene Coy Grady Legg Lelton Turrentine Joe William Lennie and Clezel Hensley Lorene Turrentine Dwaine Larry Bill Vaughn Cave Springs Raymond Hogan Joe Williams Walter Matt Rip Turrentine Hilda Miller Margie Cheatham Lennie Clezell Hensley Hubert Reed Guy Miller Raymond Wright Mont Wright Albert _Turrentine J.D. Staples Double Springs Elden’ Staples Massey Robert Lunn Talking Blues Martin Gardner Cullman Mary Datson Will Raymon West Coy Turrentine Will Datson Battle Ground Ruthie Turren

Hogan Family Visits Mrs Jannett Hogan

Miss Reba Hogan and family visited Mrs. Jannett Hogan and her daughters Tuesday night.

Addie Wallace Floyd Halbrooks Earnest Stephenson Decatur Fred Stephenson Robert Likins Joe Whittle Henry Taylor Andrew. Taylor J. D. Brown Hubert Brown Russell Brown Walter Brown Herman West Lavaughn Stanford T F. A. Stephenson Lekins Baby Edgar Callahan Andrew Taylor Arthur McCormick Neel William Clemons Rural Grove Gaines McNutt R. L Ozette Aldridge Emma Dell Robertson Jose@eltings Jack Orrandson Elmer White Paser Coy Breedlove Ronnie Garrison Imogene Vest of Herman Vest Reba Hogan Jannett Hogan

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