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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1945

Page

11

Pettusville and Limestone News Roundup

Local notes report illnesses and recoveries in Pettusville Limestone area, including Mrs Carl Hastings and Miss Joyce Holt. A severe recent snowstorm affected fields. Families Dunnavant relocate to Athens and nearby towns. Funeral of Mrs James Bates at Elkmont referenced. Miss Mary Lee Locke returns from Columbia Tennessee. Dr Joe Tom Whitfield moves to Veto after Army discharge. Several residents shop in Athens Saturday. Public events include Farm Bureau banquet at Clement’s High School.

James Bates Elkmont Veto Athens Ardymore M. F. Stanford Bobbie and Leon’ Stanford Rivers Daly Buford Stanford Max Robinson W. T. Davis Lela Mae Thomas Mary Lee Locke James Thomas Ernest Thomas K. C. Dunnavant David F. Dunnavant James Jackson Joe Holt Decatur Lola M. Gy P. P. ‘Asate L. E. Dunnavant Thomas W. Pettus Benton Pettus Clementjs High School Farm Bureau

Local residents share news from Decatur to Nashville

Mrs R Q Knighten and son head to Fort Bliss Texas for Christmas with her husband. J W Winton and daughter Mrs G Mikell visit Decatur on business. Mr and Mrs Raymond Hamilton of Decatur spend time with her parents. Vesey McGee leaves for Fort McPherson after furlough. Mrs Buna Winton shops in Hart selle. Several Decatur shoppers including Mrs Doris Johnson and Imogene Johnson. Abner Johnson discharged from Navy returning home. Rev Melvin Moody recovers from flu. Families on route one host several relatives and a baby girl born to Claude Breeding. Sgt Winfred McGee on furlough visits with Mary Willlie Bradshaw of Flora. McGee reenlists for three years. Floyd Lyle visits Decatur. Leonard McClure visits Nashville. Grand Ole Opera trip to Nashville by Hawkins, Grantland, Ranso, and Mr Lawrence.

R. Q. Knighten Route One Fort Bliss Texas J. W.winton G. Mikell Don Decatur Bob Gordon Raymond Hamilton Silas -Aleswixy Joe Winton Almond Walker Friay Vesey McGee Fort McPherson Ga Lois McGee Buna Winton Hartselle Doris Johnson Imogene Johnson Jimmie Mary Higdon Athens William Higdon Mesdames Webb Brooks Buster Speegle Homer Johnson Claude Breeding Winfred McGee Percy McGee Jean Grantland Fran Cooper Six Mile Washington Pepe Dees Mary Willie Bradshaw Flora E. L. Hunt Fort McPherson Sgt. McGee Floyd Lyle Leonard ‘McClure Edgar McClure Nashville Mason Hawkins Odis Grantland J Lawrence Thomas Ranso Mr. Lawrence Grand Ole Opra

Singing gathers Morgan County visitors and locals

Morgan County Rock Creek hosts a third Sunday singing. Irme Smith returns home after two years overseas in Europe with two wounds. Edward Nelson and companion plus Mrs Martha Ann Holmes visit relatives. Elna Tanner travels from Auburn for Christmas holidays. Albert King from Decatur and Malinda Lewis family updates from Pleasant Ridge.

Irme Smith Edward Nelson U.S. Navy Martha Ann Holmes Eva Beckie McKee Malinda Lewis Lessie Lewis Elna Tanner Auburn J. F. Tanner Levy McKee Dene Suzann David Childers Birmingham Albert King Decatur Virgil Smith Pleasant Ridge

Morgan County Rescue WA Helms Rescue WA Helms

Morgan County residents recount Sunday visits and family gatherings among Pettit Helms Whisenant Edwards and Criscoe households. Weather note recalls heavy snow last Tuesday with drifts up to three feet, causing travel disruption for several days.

Morgan County Rescue HELMS

New York City Death Poems Highlight Union Square Field

In Union Square a collection of death poems is showcased, reflecting New York City's literary heritage. The display gathers poets and readers, drawing focus to mourning through verse amid urban surroundings.

New York City Union Square

Battle Ground Queen crowned amid local flu outbreak

flu grips several Evergreen and Battle Ground families as John Bryant and his brotherly unit recover. Price M Bryant of Evergreen and family suffer. Juana Jean Guthrie elected queen of Battle Ground. J Rigby and son Lou Burgess seen in Falk. Rip Turrentine home on furlough for Christmas holidays after Army service.

John Bryant Price M. Bryant Evergreen Juana Jean Guthrie Battle Ground J. Rigby Lou Wille’ Burgess Falk T-5 Corp Rip Turrentine S. Army

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Limestone Will Pettusville Mamie Pettus Carl Hastings J. D. Harlow Joyce Holt Dale Holt Pettusville H. F. Dunnavant David F.dunnavant Beulah Spence Thomas C. P. Scoggins Decatur Transit Ent Allied van Lines, Inc Rockers OLD W.ing Just Dinsmore Bros. Furniture Co 2Nd Ave Moulton Abulance Aket Morgan County Rock Creek J. ¥. Tanner B. B. Pettit Ruth Alabama City M. W. Pettit Annie Helms Ray Frances Huntsville Flora Helms Ruth Baker Evelyn. Wilson Claudie Edwards Verna Grace Helms Katheryn Helms Glynn Whisenant Albert Johnson Walter Wiener Ella Pettit Virgie Helms C. C . Garrett Detatur Mesdames O. C. Couch Jack Couch Audey Brown Cleve Hornbuckle Angie Whisenant Gilbert Criscoe Edward Lawrence Carl Bowling Wiley Edwards Fornice Ray Craig’s Barber Shop Western Auto Fom Educational Toys Tong DOLL Bill Littlefield Noma Woodies Bert sAss Vettet Bs Morgan County Corinth J. D. Bonds Hammer & Peg Bench Educational Buddy-L
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