Two Vehicle Crashes Reported On U S 31 In Limestone County
Highway Patrol reported two accidents on U S 31 in Limestone County. A 1946 Pontiac driven by Charles N Williams and a 1951 Ford driven by Joseph A Nelson collided near Ardmore, causing $250 in damage. A blown left rear tire caused a 1941 Chevrolet to overturn near Ardmore, injuring none and causing about $100 damage.
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Limestone County
Highway Patrol
Carl Edgeman
U. S. 31
Athens
Charles N. Williams
Beverly Shores
Ind
Joseph A. Nelson
Kalama
Mich
U. S
Edgeman
Charles W. Hale
Madison 3
Ardmore
Fern height records rise to eighty feet
A study notes certain ferns can reach heights of up to 80 feet. Experts explain growth limits and environmental factors affecting these giant specimens.
Across the Counter End of Year Greeting 1952
A 1952 year end message thanks customers for kindnesses and confidence. It expresses satisfaction at growing customer list and invites new customers in 1953 with a welcoming note. The note wishes a joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Lawmaker Backs Committee Choices for Tax Collector
State Rep. Emmett Oden supports three Franklin County tax collector nominees from the County Democratic Executive Committee. He denies any attempt to bypass the committee or influence Montgomery. Senator A. W. Todd accuses Oden and Mayor Hayes Malone of pressuring Gov Gordon Persons to appoint the mayor’s sister. committee had named Golden Newbury Morrow and Mrs Elizabeth Lucas.
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Russellville
Ala
Emmett Oden
Franklin County
Democratic Executive Committee
Montgomery
A. W. Todd
Oden
Hayes Malone
Gordon Persons
Finney Arnold
Martin Golden
Newbury
C. V. Morrow
Elizabeth Lucas
Limestone Negro Taken Into Custody for Assault with Intent to Murder
Royce Davis a 27 year old Athens man was jailed in Limestone County charged with assault with intent to murder after threatening two women with a shotgun. Deputy Coleman and Sheriff Sandlin intercepted him as he returned home and disarmed him before placing him in custody.
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Royce Davis
Athens
Limestone County
Wallace Coleman
Davis
Coleman
John Sandlin
Town to disappear Edwards Mont 1953 maps to drop town
In Edwards Montana a town will vanish from maps in 1953 as the State Highway Department plans to remove Edwards from the state map. Tourists who stop for gas and a meal find only a ranch house where Edwards once stood.
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Edwards, Mont
Edwards
Mont
Montana
State Highway Department
Prostitution Linked to Ancient Worship in Temples
The article notes that prostitution was tied to the worship of numerous ancient gods and frequently conducted within temple precincts, reflecting the religious context of the practice.
Four Cars In Crashes Here In Decatur
Two separate two car collisions occurred in Decatur late Saturday and Sunday injuring no one. A 1949 Chevrolet and a 1940 Chevrolet sustained front and side damage at the Fourth Street SE and Fifth Avenue intersection. The 1949 sedan was driven by William R. Briley and the 1940 coupe by Junior Clifton Lott. On Saturday a 1952 Pontiac and a 1937 Chevrolet collided near State Highway 20 and Sycamore Street NW with damage to fenders and bumpers. The Pontiac was driven by John Fletcher and the Chevrolet by Merlin B. Evans of 904 Vine Street NW.
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Decatur
Fourth Street
Fifth Avenue
J. T. Weatherly
James R. Guyse
William R. Briley
Eighth Street
Clifton Lott
Riverview Avenue
Sycamore Street
Chevrolet
Ernest Bowman
Seldon Hill
John Fletcher
Clark
Hillsboro
Merlin B. Evans
Vine Street
Final Rites Held For Marion L Blackwood Athens Man
Final rites for Marion Luther Blackwood 73 of 404 Chesnut Street Athens were set for 3:30 P.M. at McConnell service chapel with Rev B B Sellers presiding. Interment followed at Athens City cemetery. He died Sunday at 11:45 A.M. after long illness and is survived by wife five sons C E Blackwood Nashville G H Blackwood Akron L H Blackwood Huntsville W A and E H Blackwood Decatur one daughter Mrs J D Howard Decatur 21 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Pallbearers were L C Donahoe H B Schlosser H W Warner Monroe Emerson Henry Black and Mason Holt.
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Marion Luther Blackwood
Chesnut Street
Athens
McConnell
Rev
B. B. Sellers
Athens City
Mr. Blackwood
C. E. Blackwood
Nashville
Tennessee
G. H. Blackwood
Akron
Ohio
L. H. Blackwood
Stone Hat Keeps Snow Off Statue in Moscow Cemetery
A life size statue of John Owen in Moscow Indiana cemetery wears a stone hat added after his death in 1891. Legend says his wealthy farmer parents arranged the hat by sending one of his hats from the area to Italy to craft a stone image atop the statue.
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Moscow
Ind
John Owen
John
Italy
Schoolroom Deficit In Alabama Great
A U S Office of Education survey finds Alabama faces a potential deficit of 97 64 percent for new school rooms under normal fundraising. Georgia shows 75 26 percent. Georgia needs total 237 670 198 with a 178 859 030 deficit. Alabama needs 289 529 007 with a 282 703 007 gap.
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Washington
Alabama
Georgia
U. S. Office of Education
Kansas Picked As Ike's Home For Inaugural Parade
President elect Eisenhower designates Kansas as his home state for the inaugural Parade on January 20. Kansas will lead the 11 division march followed by California. The parade forms at the Capitol after the noon ceremony and proceeds to the White House with troops fresh from Korea bearing unit colors.
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Washington
Kansas
Eisenhower
Denison
Texas
Abilene
Kan
Edward R Carr
California
Nixon
Union
Capitol
White House
Korea
Trade hits high at Karachi as Afghanistan through port tops
Afghanistan's foreign trade via Karachi reaches a record 4 220 000 dollars in the first nine months of 1952. Transit trade totals 35 010 000 dollars for 1951 figures, with imports contributing to the spike.
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Karachi
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Early Christians Accused of Sacrifices in Ceremonies
Early Christians were frequently charged with human sacrifice in their religious rites, a pattern of hostile accusation used to justify persecution and stifle new faiths during their formative years.
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Ames L. Rankin
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State National Bank Bidg
Billy Shonnae
Dallas
Alfred Rosenfield
Limestone Negro
Goidel’s Drug Store
Sth
Ave
American School
Dept. D.D
Birmingham, Ala
Rites
Blackwood
AP News
P.O
Decatur Trade School
Cullman
Camp Hall
Colo
Charles H. Jordan
82D Airborne Division
George V. Keyser
Camp Carson
Hans Olsen
Pine St
Hastings
Minn
Corporal Jordan
Fort Bragg
N. C
U. S. Army
Alabama Asphalt Co
Ike
Stand — Ave
Procter
Whitener
Chee
P. S
Ae Darcie
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Procter & Gamble Company
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Procter & Gamble
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