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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1946

Page

3

Posse Seeks Young Negro After Carjacking Threat

In Woodbine Georgia a young Black man allegedly forced a North Carolina woman to drive, demanded money, and threatened to kill. Mrs Martha Brown of Pinehurst escaped unhurt as a posse of over 100, with bloodhounds, pursued through a marsh near Woodbine. the purse was recovered but the money was gone.

Woodbine North Carolina Florida C.E Ratlifft Martha Brown Pinehurst Brunswick Brown Camden County W. E. Smith

Excess Profits Tax Very Complicated

The article explains how 1947 may bring tougher tax effects for corporations after wartime profits. It details operating loss carry-backs and carry-forwards, the excess profits credit, and how refunds and taxes are calculated under the 95 percent excess tax and 10 percent postwar relief.

Vic Mature finds home life after Hollywood nights

Hollywood veteran Victor Mature says he will retire to stay at home after finishing Moss Rose. He notes taxes and living costs push savings, has bought a small house, and plans to spend evenings at home rather than partying. Anita Colby previews spring fashion trends with notes on silhouettes and feminine lines.

Bob Thomas Holywood Victor Mature Remosé Sunset Strip Vic Hollywood Moss Rose Coast Guard Anita Colby Selznick Paris

Billie McCluskey Serves Aboard Leyte On Postwar Cruise

Seaman 2-c Billie R. McCluskey, son of Mrs. L Hartselle of Decatur, serves aboard the aircraft carrier Leyte. The ship completed a goodwill tour visiting Valparaiso Chile and Callao Peru, with stops at La Guaira Venezuela and a Caribbean shakedown. The group joined ceremonies for Chile president Gabriel Gonzalez Videla. The Leyte is slated to arrive at Hampton Roads Virginia on December 14, 1946.

Billie R. McCluskey L. Hartselle Decatur 1 Leyte Valparaiso Chile Callao Carribean Sea Wisconsin Gabriel Gonzalez Videla Peru Canal Zone la Guaira Venezuela Hampton Roads

Tomlinson Home Scene of Party

Mrs. James Tomlinson hosted a Friday party for the Danville Baptist church Sunday school junior class at her home. Attendees included Francis Lindsey Linda Simms Ethyl and Cecil Johnson Joyce Geanne Harris and Versie Levan. They played games sang carols drew gift names and planned a church Christmas tree program with refreshments and poems. Babe Ruth rests comfortably in New York French hospital after sinus treatment and a headache delay.

James Tomlinson Danville Baptist Church Francis Lindsey Linda Simms Ethyl Cecil Johnson Joyce Geanne Harris Versie Levan

Daily Crossword Clues and Cryptoquote Puzzle

Crossword clues list and a cryptogram quotation are presented. The section includes across and down word hints with several theme notes and a famous quotation attributed to Alfred Lord Tennyson. The page mentions a syndicated cryptogram and a Saturday puzzle session by King Features.

Future Teachers of America Form at Florence

Future Teachers of America organized at the State Teachers College in Florence with 150 charter members. Officers include Hollis Roberson as president Mac Bolton as vice president Mary Sue Campbell as secretary treasurer and Frances Hampton as reporter. The group aims to recruit teachers due to withdrawal of trained personnel with Morgan County representation from J D Light O Neal Penn Hartselle Jewel McWhorter Decatur Orval Sparkman Hart selle Reba McCaghren Danville Huron D Cockrell J O Braswell Decatur Mrs Dean Jones Joe Jones Decatur James Aldridge Danville.

Future Teachers of America State Teachers College Florence Hollis Roberson Mac Bolton Mary -Sue Campbell Frances Hampton Morgan County J. D. Light O'Neal Penn Hartselle Jewel McWhorter Decatur Orval Sparkman

Notice to stockholders and creditors of Decatur Realty Co

In Morgan County Alabama equity court a 1946 decree names stockholders and creditors of Decatur Realty Company Inc and bars any not named from filing claims by February 15 1947. This notice dated December 13 1948 by Bryan McAfee Register of Circuit Court appears in December 16 23 30 and January 6 notices.

Decatur Realty Company, Inc Circuit Court Morgan County Alabama Bryan McAfee Register of Circuit Court

Morgan county cotton ginning totals near 1945 figures

Cotton ginning in Morgan county runs slightly ahead of the 1945 total. Special agent Charles E. Howell reports 38,593 bales ginned from the 1946 crop before December 1, while the 1945 total up to December 1 was 37,385 bales.

Morgan County Charles E. Howell Department of Commerce

Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis

Advertising puff for Creomnulsion a cough medicine claiming to prevent chronic bronchitis by stopping cough and aiding rest. Promises fast relief without narcotics and urges quick purchase. includes vague process notes and sales push.

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