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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1945

Page

9

Christmas program planned by local church committee

Several people attended Sunday School and church where Rev. Parker delivered a splendid message. An invitation was extended for next Sunday as names will be drawn for the Christmas tree. The program is planned by a committee including Mrs. Robert Reed Mrs. Euel Gibson Jon and Vera Asherbranner. Miss Oliva Dutton of Huntsville noted.

Parker Robert Reed Euel Gibson Jon Véra Asherbranner Oliva’ Dutton Huntsville

Weekend visitors and community notices vary this week

Weekend visitors Mr and Mrs Elmer Sanford Hoyett Steele and Hoyett Steele are mentioned with recovering health. A Saturday night sing at Penn God was well attended before being called off. Mrs Cobaite Mrs Jones of Decatur and Garnett of Evergreen are noted, along with Mrs Frank Myers in the community.

Tonise Sanford Carl

Critical condition reported for Judy Hackman infant

In Baltimore on December 13 the two year old Buckley Wash. child identified as Judy Hackman, nicknamed blue baby, remained in critical condition. Dr Edwin L Crosby at Johns Hopkins Hospital said the child is alive but critical and noted an operation Saturday morning by Dr Alfred Blalock to improve her oxygenated blood supply.

Baltimore Judy Hackman Buckley Wash Edwin L.crosby Johns. Hopkispital

Austin Known as Waterloo in Early Texas Days

Austin, the Texas capital, was originally named Waterloo in its early settlement period, reflecting the city’s evolving identity before adopting its current name. The historic name marks the city’s origins and formative phase in state history.

Austin Texas Waterloo

Community News from Laverne Morgan Johnson and Maples

Dr Cleere of Danville visited Sunday for professorial talks. Charles Maples is ill with flu. Eva Chaney is on the sick list. Mr and Mrs Earl Miller of Huntsville were Sunday guests of Laverne McLaughlin and family. Church services held every third Sunday night. All phone lines down due to Tuesday snow storm.

Cleere Danville Charles Maples Eva Chaney Earl Miller Huntsville Laverne McLaughlin Edgar Callahan Charlie Andrew Taylor Ben Roberts Hoyt Roy Flowers Hartselle Edgar Melson Melson Decatur Cpl James Johnson Jeff Johnson Arthur Self

1946 Mercury Set for First Display in Nation

The 1946 Mercury will be shown Friday in dealer showrooms nationwide, per John White of John White Motors in Decatur. Mercury ships from Ford Rouge and three branch plants at 175 cars daily, featuring a heavier wider body, redesigned grille, new Mercury Eight nameplates, broader mouldings, eight exterior colors, and two interior treatments gray-green and rust brown.

John White John White Motors Decatur Ford J. R. Davis Ford Motor Company Rouge Asco Mercury

Notice to Contractors for Decatur Elevated Tank Project

Sealed proposals will be received by the Municipal Utilities Board of Decatur Alabama for constructing an elevated tank valve pit and inlet main with foundations and all labor materials and equipment. Plans and specs are available for $10 from the Engineers Office. Bids due December 28, 1945 at 11:00 a.m. with bond requirements and performance bond 100 percent.

Municipal Utilities Board City of Decatur Alabama City Water Department Anderson Office of the Engineers Empire Building Birmingham

Rock Springs church service inspires parishioners

The Rock Springs Church drew a well attended Sunday crowd as Rev. F Q Parker delivered an inspiring message. Next Sunday evening features a singing event. Community updates note several families visiting relatives and moving into the area, including the Depriest family from Rural Grove and the Christens preparing to relocate.

F.Q. Parker Rock Springs Frank Depriest Martin Rural Grove

Estate of D M Crow Deceased Probate Court

Letters testament on the last will of D M Crow granted November 27 1945 by Judge T C Almon of Morgan County Probate Court. All persons with claims against the estate must file within legal time or be barred. J H Crow. Dec 6 13 20.

D. M. Crow T. C. Almon Morgan County J. H. Crow

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