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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1947

Page

8

Juke Boxes Strike Snag In Alabama Alcohol Board Clash

Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board suspended issuance of permits for musical jukeboxes in beer and whisky outlets. Melvin Dawkins accused operators of jumping the gun and vowed not to sanction racketeering or honky tonk activity. The board faced price discrepancies and unresolved compliance questions as it delayed a Dec 15 effective date. Christmas store closures were also approved.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Wee One Board Melvin Dawkins ABC Avent Istone Resstaurant Dawkins Mus James E.) Folsom

Morgan County News Notes and Obituary Snippets

Rev J D Prickett led regular Methodist services with a full house. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Hubert Livingston and Cleo Alexander from Lawrence Cove, and Will Vaughn was buried at Caye Springs in Lawrence County. Local families hosted and hosted again, with Rev B F Turrentine visiting relatives in Lawrence County.

J.D. Prickett Hubert Livingston Lawrence Cove Cleo Alexander Howard Patton Boyd Puryear Tuscumbia Caye Springs Lawrence County Lusker Gregory Happys Chapel John Vann B. F. Turrentine J.L. Bell A. J. Legg McKendrey Chapel

Hampton Roads Crowned Finest Harbor Between New York and Rio

The article lauds Hampton Roads as the premier harbor along the Atlantic coast stretching from New York to Rio de Janeiro, highlighting its natural depth and strategic position for shipping.

Hampton Roads New York Rio de Janeiro

Cryptoquote and Crossword Puzzle Teaser Page

A daily newspaper puzzle page features a cryptogram quotation and an across down crossword with clues and partial grid text. The section includes a cryptogram UW WUP BK FWLEQ SUFPRR NW O JSUP BK NXLWSMXRFP JW ZBY WLBQ and references yesterday’s Virgil quote.

Death of Mrs. Lovie Bonds Mentioned in Local Notices

The death of Mrs. Lovie Bonds is reported with funeral services held at Sanderson Chapel. She leaves four children, grandchildren and many friends and relatives to mourn her passing.

Lovie Bonds Sanderson’ Chapel Lucille (Randolph) Frost Minnie Lyles Tom Crow Detatur Bonds Grady Bitter Pravis- Jeffreys Doll Parker Jo Sand Reed Moulton Verna Lee Jeffreys John Kirby Irene Arlander Ralph Raymon Kirby Woodie Reed James Carpenter Joy Montgomery Hill Carpenter Louise Mason Nashville Business College Eugene Counts T. W. Counts Decatur Tom Counts Home Demonstration Club Leona Jeffreys

Veterans Affairs answers veterans questions on benefits

The Valley Veterans provide guidance on GI Bill education limits subsistence overpayments medical treatment under Public Law 16 hospitalization for service connected disability and VA loan possibilities. They note education entitlement is one calendar year plus military service time up to four years and that ASTP or Navy college training is excluded.

Veterans Administration Q. IL Congress Gordon Drive Decatur Alabama

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