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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1956

Page

6

Murder on the Clapham Night: Jim Macfarlane Case

Police plot to trap Perry and frame Jean Shaw unfolds as Casson pressures Jean during an inquest. A post mortem approaches and Casson aims to prove Jim Macfarlane was murdered rather than dead from self harm. Casson grills Miss Shaw about their quarrel and possible clues.

Perry Macfarlane Jean Shaw Casson Putney Disraeli Jim Macfarlane Miss Shaw Jim

Christmas Songs Entertain Rotary in Decatur Meeting

Decatur Rotarians enjoyed a program of Christmas songs by the Gordon Bibb seventh grade Girls Glee Club and Mrs. W. C. Wright's second grade pupils from Riverside. Director Helen Cortner led and accompanying. Visitors included Rotarians Bill Kling Dwight Beeson from Huntsville and others. The club announced no regular meeting on Christmas Eve.

Decatur Gordon Bibb W. C. Wright Riverside Helen Cortner Decatur Elementary O. S. Hagerman Bill Kling Dwight Beeson Huntsville Mid Semmes Morrillton Ark Ralph Donnelly

Moment of accusation ends in tense standoff

A confrontation unfolds as Jim accuses a woman of infidelity during a quarrel. The pair exchange pointed questions and defiant stares, highlighting personal tension and strained relationships in a charged moment.

Casson Discovers Macfarlane's innocence in Chapter 27

Casson uncovers Macfarlane's innocence in Chapter 27 of the story here to morrow, signaling a turning point in the investigation and revealing new light on the defendant.

Casson Macfarlane

Limestone County Cotton Ginning Near 40 000 Bales

Census reports show Limestone County produced 39 817 bales of cotton ginned by December 1 this year, down from 52 550 bales last year, a drop of 12 733 bales.

Athens Limestone County Limestone

Thumbs Up for Brookfield Motor Hazard Incident

Melvin Carter of Kinlock tries to hitch a ride near Brookfield Missouri but stands too close to a passing vehicle. The incident highlights highway safety concerns in the area.

Brookfield Melvin Carter Kinlock

Bus Ride After Thumb Injury From Accident

A man reported to state troopers that a car struck his outstretched thumb, bruising it badly. He then boarded a bus home, seeking treatment for the injured thumb.

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