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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1948

Page

3

Beer License Suspended in Newton Protest

Residents near Dothan win a suspension of Joe's Place beer license by the Alabama Liquor Control Board 14 miles from Dothan on Enterprise road. The license was not revoked and owner Joe Whaley may reapply elsewhere. This marks the third board meeting on the license amid local protests.

Montgomery Dothan State Liquor Control Board Joe's Place Enterprise Road Newton Joe Whaley

License suspended after shooting at Joe's Place

Valley residents reported a Friday night shooting at Joe's Place. Whaley admitted a shooting occurred but denied involvement. an employee said a young man fired after hours. The ABC board suspended the license, noting residents near the establishment called it a nuisance and that the protestors lived closer than supporters. Jap Bryant said the board erred in issuing the license.

Whaley ABC Joe

Causes and treatment of excessive sweating discussed

The article explains excess sweating affects hands feet and armpits with odors infections and skin damage possible. It notes factors like fear hot weather and flat feet and suggests skin care changes light clothing powders lime salts and cautious X ray therapy under expert care.

Diapers by Air Ends Shortage After Fire

Atlanta dispatched 200 dozen diapers and 2400 cloth squares to Birmingham to ease a shortage after the Lullaby Diaper service burned over the weekend. The Atlanta branch quickly bridged the pants gap and air shipments will continue to cover the emergency.

Atlanta Birmingham Lullaby

Folsom Fund Covers Court Costs For Folsom Campaign

Public contributions funded Gov. James E. Folsom's legal actions against Alabama electors. About $8,000 raised with $1,300 remaining after paying $1,000 to attorneys Jack and Miles Crenshaw and $500 to Jerome Phillips. The Democratic National Committee to receive any surplus after costs. Appeals up to the U S Supreme Court were denied.

Montgomery James E. Folsom Alabama James S. Saliba President Truman J. Strom Thurmond South Carolina Jack and Miles Crenshaw Folsom Court Jerome Phillips Birmingham Democratic National Committee Saliba Folsom U. S. Supreme Court Federal C. B. Kennamer

Forest Chapel WSCS Meeting Closes Year With Gift

Circle No 2 of the Forest Chapel W S C S met at Mrs Rufus Moore home Saturday with ten members and three visitors present. The group sang Joy To The World and Silent Night. A program from the Upper Room December 19 25 was led by Mrs Ester Callahan and others. Rev and Mrs Davis received a Christmas gift and the next meeting is January 1 at Mrs Ester Callahan’s home.

Forest Chapel W.S.C.S Rufus Moore Lola Mae Sparkman Means Ester Callahan Estelle West Ruba Moore Viola Melson

Atlanta Manager Remarks On Time and Resources

The Atlanta manager stated that action could be taken for as long as necessary, emphasizing flexibility and persistence to achieve goals. This comment underscored a strategic stance on commitment and resource use without setting an end date.

Atlanta

More peanuts allotted in first district

In Savannah Georgia yesterday Rep Prince H Preston announced 75343 acres will be planted next year in the first district, an increase of 20000 acres over last year.

Savannah Prince H. Preston

Formic Acid Causes Sting From Ants

The irritating secretion from sting ing ants is formic acid. This chemical irritant provokes a burning sensation and defensive behavior in affected individuals.

Betty Sue Hill Home From Hospital

Betty Sue Hill returns home after five weeks in Vanderbilt hospital Nashville following her second craniotomy in eighteen months. Her condition is unimproved. She is the only grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. W F Blizzard of Hartselle.

Betty Sue Hill Vanderbilt Hospital Nashville W. F. Blizzard Hartselle

Subway travel in New York a daily 6 million riders

The article notes that about six million people use New York City subways and elevated lines daily, covering a 237 mile network. The figure highlights the vast scale of the transit system and its commuters.

New York

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