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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1952

Page

3

Public notice in Morgan County courts involves non resident defendant

Legal notices publish process for Pauline Johns versus Robert Johns and estate of Annie Belle Forman. Orders compel defendant to plead by January 19, 1953, or bill may be confessed. Notices announce final settlement hearing January 6, 1953, at Morgan County Courthouse with heirs and unknown kin listed.

Register Robert C. Johns Alabama The Decatur Daily Morgan County State OF Alabama Annie Belle Forman Nora’ Lampson Johnnie Johnson Roy Maples Chester Shields Fay Shell Sad-I Shell Buddy M. Whitworth Emmett L. Garlitz O. E. Burton Decatur

Ex GI Survives Two Days In Near Freezing Water

Fred Tyzzer Jr a 38 year old Navy veteran survived over 28 hours clinging to mangrove roots in Angel Fish Creek about 20 miles south of Miami after plunging from the tug Logar during cold weather. He was rescued by Capt Cleveland Knowles aboard the fishing vessel and treated at Veterans Hospital in satisfactory condition.

Miami Fla.p Angel Fish Creek Florida Veterans Hospital Fred Tyzzer Jr Tyzzer Logar Cape Knowles Key Largo

Warren Announces Christmas Store Hours for Decatur

Rufus Warren, head of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce tail merchants committee, says Decatur stores will stay open until 9 p m from Saturday December 20 and until 9 p m Monday and Tuesday before Christmas, closing at 6 p m Christmas Eve. Most stores observe Christmas Day and the following day as holidays. Displays indicate heavy gift buying but ample stock and ready service for last minute shoppers.

Decatur Rufus Warren Decatur Chamber of Commerce Warren

Austinville High Honor Roll List and Plimsoll Line Note

Austinville High School releases its second six weeks honor roll listing many students across Jr II Sr I and II A B categories. The list names numerous students by full names and initials. The article also explains the Plimsoll line as the depth ships may sink under permissible loads, named after Samuel Plimsoll who campaigned for marine safety in the 19th century.

Austinville High School Jr. I Harlan Harp Ronnie Hall Michael Moebes Wyman Logan Ray Mitchell Faye Stewart Thelma Jo Bowling Dorothy Holbert Barbara Maner Lenora Royer Jr. II Ronald Matthews Marshall Hames Barbara Brazelton Madeline Byrd Peggy Wallace Lois Guyse Shirley Jones Jr. II A Sadie McClusky Jimmy Plant Eula Williams Bobby Jo Johnson Plimsoll Samuel Plimsoll

Low bidders named for Decatur and Moulton housing projects

Charlie Parker executive director of the local Housing Authority announced the lowest bids for two housing projects. Sullivan Long and Hagerty bid 726000 for a 100 unit Decatur project, while Stone Construction Company of Decatur bid 188232 for the Moulton project. Bids were opened in Decatur and Moulton.

Decatur Moulton Charlie Parker Sullivan, Long, and Hagerty Northwest Stone Construction Company Moulton Construction

Balmoral Castle Fund Willed to Queen Victoria

The National Geographic Society reports a wealthy subject left the money to build Balmoral Castle in Scotland to Queen Victoria. The bequest increases royal estate funds and supports Scottish historic site plans.

Balmoral Castle Scotland National Geographic Society

Lions Dominate Western Division With 12 Top Three Finishes

In 18 seasons in the NFL Western Division Detroit Lions have finished in the top three on 12 occasions. The text notes licorice residue used to make fire fighting foam and insulating board for builders.

Detroit Lions

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