motorists told to Obey Signs at Alabama crossings
Highway Patrol Sgt W B Little warned motorists at the intersection of Alabama routes 33 and 67 East of Hart selle to stop at the crossing. He noted route 67 South to Baileyton is complete and pledged arrests for all stop sign violations during the holiday season. A stray note on embryology appears but is not part of the traffic warning.
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Alabama
Hartselle
W. B. Little
Little
Baileyton
Peyton Finch Named To Patent Staff By Chemstrand
Peyton N Finch Jr has been appointed a patent attorney for The Chemstrand Corporation announced by Dr Frank J Soday director of Research and Development Finch recently worked as a patent attorney with the U S Army in Washington and previously with Commercial Solvents Corporation In Decatur he resides with his wife Betty and daughters Elizabeth and Susan at 1613 Chestnut Street ClinieNSHIP AWARD Betty Sharp has been chosen by Cotaco high school's senior class and faculty for the D A R good citizenship award She is daughter of Lovick T Sharp of Somerville and holds leadership roles in Future Homemakers of America and Future Teachers of America while serving as senior class treasurer and yearbook production manager.
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Peyton N. Finch Jr
Chemstrand Corporation
Frank J. Soday
Research and Development Department
Roy P. Wymbs
Chemstrand
Finch
U. S. Army
Washington
Commercial Solvents Corporation
Terre Haute
Indiana
Selma
Alabama
University of Alabama
American Patent Law Association
Betty
Elizabeth
Susan
Chestnut Street
Decatur
Betty Sharp
Cotaco High School
D.A.R
Lovick T. Sharp
Somerville
Cotaco
Future Homemakers of America Club
Future Teachers of America Club
Mrs. Elizabeth Byars 88 Dies At Residence
Mrs Elizabeth Byars 88 died at her residence yesterday at 5 20 P M Final rites set for Monday 1 30 P M at SE with Revs T J Chitwood and Milford Walker officiating and interment in Bald Knob cemetery Brown directing Survivors include five daughters Florence Austin Ora Jennings Addie Horton Lucy Byars of Decatur and Mrs George Gann of Moulton one W B Byars of Lake City Fla and numerous relatives
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Elizabeth Byars
T. J. Chitwood
Milford Walker
Bald Knob
Brown
Florence Austin
Ora Jennings
Addie Horton
Lucy Byars
Decatur
George Gann
Moulton
W. B. Byars
Lake City
Fla
Lions Reach Top Three In NFL Western Division
In eighteen seasons in the NFL Western Division the Detroit Lions have finished in the top three twelve times, marking a strong competitive record across the division.
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Detroit Lions
Merchants Hear Bond Issue and Sales Tax Plan
About 40 Decatur merchants gathered at the City Electric auditorium Friday to hear the proposed school bond issue and a one cent sales tax. Julian Harris Roy Odom and Rutledge Thomas explained positions for the school board city council and city. Charles T. Rountree led the opposition and posed questions from attendees.
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Decatur
Merchants Committee
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
City Electric Auditorium
Rufus Warren
City Board of Education
City of
Julian Harris
Roy Odom
Rutledge Thomas
Santa Visits Chemstrand Workers Children At Party
Santa Claus greeted more than 30 Chemstrand plant children and parents at a pre Christmas party in the new plant cafeteria. Bruce Ballentine led as master of ceremonies with balloon contests and a marshmallow game while Tennis Odom of Decatur delivered a Christmas story chalk talk. The two hour program featured entertainment and toy gifts for each child.
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Santa Claus
Chemstrand
Bruce Ballentine
St. Nick
Tennis Odom
Decatur
Meeting Ends Without Action On Bond Issue
Statement of the position of those he represented at the meeting indicates no action was taken for or against the bond issue. The record shows a neutral stance and no formal decision reached.
Payne family feud delays trials after shooting
In a county area scarred by a long running feud between the Kenner and Payne families, preliminary hearings for elder Payne are set in inferior court before Judge James W. Baker with no date for the son. Charles Payne had bullet fragments removed from his head after being shot five times and is listed in fair condition. The feud traces back to a 1930s killing.
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Payne
James W. Baker
Charles Payne
Kennemer
Christmas Program Delivers Gifts to Local Children
Robert Helle led carols with Pauline at piano as two films Night Before Christmas and Circus Show played. Santa Claus, aided by Harry E. Anschutz, distributed toy trucks, clay sets, operating rooms, plastic tea sets, flashlights, pins and scarfs to children aged various brackets. Organizers included L. E. Stone and Robert Chapman with staff assisting.
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Robert Helle
Pauline
Santa Claus
Harry E. Anschutz
L. E. Stone
Robert Chapman
Messrs
J. H. Crow
A. L. Davies
R. H. Brigham Jr
J. L. Bixby
W. O. Bonnichsen
H. H. Custer
W. S. Moore
D. B. Renegar
N. C. Stiles
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Santa
Dr. Hartman
Peyton Finch
Mr. Finch
Rebecca Jane Owens
Arlie Owens
Decatur 2
Decatur General Hospital
M. In the Crow Cemetery
W. K. Weaver
Revell
Vernon
Roland
Charles Owens
Julia
Naomi Owens
S. E. Owens
Decature
Mrs. Byars
H Leon Reeves
8Th Ave
Charles T. Rountree
Stone CO
Limestone
Courtland Road
Loyd
Madison
Cor. Bank and
Sunbeam Waffle Iron and Baker
Remington
Lady's
Elgin American Compact
Pay Soc Wee
America
2Nd Ave
S$.e
Decatur, Ala
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