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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1949
Page
3
AP General Business Editor notes the 1949 economy ended with resilience and a hopeful 1950. Inflation and deflation pressures remain delicate, with prices likely a touch lower but firm, personal income high, and consumer demand steady. Key drivers include abroad demand, auto and construction activity, and public spending, while debt and monetary ease threaten inflation.
The First Baptist choir presented a Christmas program titled The Story of the Nativity with Mrs. Henry Howle weaving the story into music. A special offering for the Alabama Baptist Children's Home at Troy raised about 500 in cash and 300 in merchandise. Local residents and visitors shared holiday visits with family and friends, traveling to Bridgeport and Chattanooga, with numerous relatives noted.
At the Kiwanis meeting in the American Legion Home Mrs Fred Downing of Ley spoke on Socialization of Government Agencies. Finis St Jens announced attendance and listed upcoming officers and board members including Luther icé-president L N plane sa sadcainee Hudson Millar treasurer W W Newman and retiring president T A Smith.
Mrs. Luella Glasscock 62 died of a heart attack at home. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM conducted by Rev. O G Gilbert from Welts church. Born August 10, 1887 in Carroll County Georgia. Survived by husband T L Glasscock three sons Clyde Elbert Ralph all of Cullman and Tullahoma daughters Mrs Ralph Alldredge Mrs Earl Eidson Mrs J D Gorham five sisters and three brothers.
Funeral services for Rosa Mae Needham 34 died December 25 in Cullman hospital were held Monday at New Hope with Rev. Virgil Sizemore directing. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Born April 1 1915 in Adolph county she is survived by husband G Needham Glenn Needham three daughters Mary Lynn Dave Johns Winnie Johns Dooly Johns and brother Monroe Johns.
Miss Carolne will return to Rollinse Florida on Naw ear's Day. Bob Gilbert returned to Birm in. Tuesdeer and Mrs. F M Sparks and Jean have returned to.
Lawmen from three states pressed a statewide search for a black suspect in a fatal slaying near Flomaton Alabama. The investigation focused on obtaining information about the unidentified man as authorities pursued leads and possible sightings across border areas.
New York on December 29 reports New Year revels in 1950 high city prices. Carnegie Hall offers a late bar and special program with dinner options from 7.50 to more, Tonner spots charge about 25 per person for food and entertainment, drinks excluded. Police plan to manage Times Square crowds as Leone's offers milk wagon service for safe rides home and Cerutti's promises hangover stew at 1 A.M.
The Young Democrats of California urge Jam es Roosevelt to resign as democratic national committeeman citing his entry into the governor’s race as a conflict. William J Tiernan and Henry James say he should resign to allow a unifying figure free of personal ambitions to lead. A Roosevelt spokesman declines further comment.
Flomaton Police Chief George White asked officers in Southern Mississippi to watch for Robert Kelly. White said the suspect has relatives in Mississippi.
Miriam Thurmond, wounded in a shooting by ex-wife Kathleen Drewry, was reported out of danger in Athens Georgia. Drewry, released on bond, faces assault with intent to murder charges. Sol Gen Pollock said grand jury action will await January session. Dean John Drewry recovering. the case centers on a 32 caliber shooting at the Thurmond home.
Rev Westbrook delivered an uplifting sermon at the Missionary Baptist church near Albertville. Local families from Alabama City Birmingham Cherokee Gadsden and Hartselle visited relatives over the holidays. Illness news and holiday travels mark a quiet community snapshot.
One day old Princess Yasmin in Lausanne shows harmonious features and dark hair. Reported to be well behaved and rarely cries, the infant’s resemblance to her mother Rita Hayworth remains uncertain. The note about onions belonging to the lily family appears as a stray line.
The state pardon parole board freed three more convicts last week without announcements. Glenn Davis, 40, from Jefferson county for robbery in 1941, eight year sentence. Joe Ramsey, 19, from Blount county for assault and attempted robbery, two year term. W C Gunter, 42, from Jefferson county for two vault burglaries, 12 to 15 years. Ramsey released Dec 22 after 42 days served. Board members Glen Vinson and Bill Drinkard approved the paroles. Chairman Turner said he was not consulted.
Five dangerous Florida prisoners are at large after a daring break from a Bronson road camp. The state highway patrol said police in Florida Georgia and Alabama have been asked to join the manhunt.
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