James P. Earp Dies at Haleyville at 87
James Pope Earp, 87, formerly of Decatur, died in a Haleyville nursing home at 4:30 am. Graveside rites are set for 3:15 pm at Decatur City Cemetery with Rev. Frank Richards. Brown Funeral Co. in charge. Earlier services in Haleyville at 1:30 pm with Rev. R. H. Crumbliss. He worked for L and N Railroad and Southern Railway. He leaves a son Ernest W. Earp. a daughter Mrs. Henry Norton. brother Eugene Earp. sister Mrs. Lizzie Brown. eight grandchildren. 16 great grandchildren. one great-great grandchild.
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James Pope Earp
Decatur
Haleyville
Decatur City
Frank Richards
Brown Funeral Co
Brown Funeral Home
R. H. Crumbliss
Mr. Earp
L&n Railroad Co
Southern Railway Co
Ernest W. Earp
Tuscumbia
Henry Norton
Eugene Earp
Charleston
Miss
Lizzie Brown
Little Rock
Ark
Miwami Tribesmen Tower Near Seven Feet in Congo
In the Belgian Congo Miwami tribesmen reach nearly seven feet in height while nearby Batwa neighbors average about four feet. Most relations between the groups are described as peaceful.
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Belgian Congo
Decatur Police Chief Urges Extra Traffic Caution in December
Decatur Police Chief Pack Self warns December will bring more auto accidents due to heavy traffic and shopping. The city backs the Back the Attack on Traffic Accidents program with the Junior Chamber of Commerce and safety councils. Four way stops at six intersections reduced serious crashes since August.
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Decatur
Pack Self
Self
Junior Chamber of Commerce
National Safety Council
Alabama Safety Council
Department of Public Safety
State Department of Public Safety
Bill Lyerly
Lyerly
Alabama
Horoscope Forecast for 1958 Personal Relationships and Career
Sunday planetary influences favor personal relationships with congenial mood and enjoyable family and group activities. If today is your birthday the year ahead brings attainment in personal and business matters, with higher goals and a climb to October. May to September offers chances in new fields, finances and romance, while Monday signals initiative and favorable personal matters and finances.
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King
Betaken
Ares Syndicate
Ine
Rail buffers and springs protect fragile glass cargo
British railways use rubber buffers and springs to absorb shock during transport. The system reduces breakage of delicate glass items. In Panama Indian women bind calves and ankles with bead strings to keep them from developing, a practice noted as a mark of beauty.
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British Railways
Panama
Crommelin Announces Run for Alabama Governor
Rear Admiral John G. Crommelin of Wetumpka says he will seek the Democratic nomination for Alabama governor. In a December 12 letter he pledges to discuss major state and federal relationship issues and promises a race focused on true reform and local and national forces at work. The note also mentions Valasquez as a painter of landscapes and religious works.
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John G. Crommelin
Wetumpka
Democratic Party
Alabama
Crommelin
Clayton New Mexico Town Runs Municipal Buffalo Herd
The town of Clayton New Mexico with a population around 3800 owns a municipal buffalo herd that draws tourists to the area. The herd serves as a local attraction and a notable feature of the town.
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Clayton
New Mexicco
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Decatur Music Club
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Roy Wood
Walter Carter
Frances Hall
Sue Talley
Ed Roberts
Kathren Clark
James P. Earp
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Youngstown
Ohio
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Toy
H&h
The
Srts
Renuin
Valasquez
Daddy
Security Mutual
Santa Claus
Santa
Security Mutual Finance Corp
Automobi
Famous Brands
Ronson
Sunbea
Bulova
Man
Stuart
Him
Rogers Bros
Parker
Sheaffer
Elgin
Anson
Jewelry Dept
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