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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1945

Page

9

Alabama Democrats Seek Negro Vote in Primaries

Alabama Democratic leaders urged amending party rules to permit quasi Negroes to vote in primaries. State chairman Gessher T. McCorvey outlined a plan with meetings set for May and June, opposing the old convention system and citing U S Supreme Court and poll tax precedents. He pushed literacy and property proposals for voter qualification and vowed to table a resolution ending the white electors requirement at the January meeting.

Mobile Alabama Democratic Executive Committee Democratic Maries Gessher T. McCorvey Montana McCorvey E. C. Boswell Geneva Executive Committee Boswell United States Board of Registrars

New Store Hours Announced by W T Grant Manager

George Connor Jr the manager of W T Grant Store said on Saturday that starting January 1 new store hours will be observed. Weekday hours are 9 00 am to 5 00 pm with Saturday hours 9 00 am to 7 00 pm. Half holidays on Thursdays apply only in June July and August and full holidays are Christmas Thanksgiving Labor Day and July Fourth.

George Connor Jr W. T. Grant

Heart Attack Fatal for Birmingham Woman En Route Home

Mrs J H Stevens former Birmingham resident died last night of a heart attack while traveling from Birmingham to her Booneville Mississippi home. Her husband Dr J H Stevens accompanied her. Funeral services are set for Sunday afternoon in Booneville.

Birmingham J. H. Stevens Booneville Miss

Alabama Borrows All Available REA Funds in 1945

Alabama is among 21 states that have borrowed all available Rural Electrification Administration funds for the current year ending June 30 1945. Administrator Claude Wickard reports Alabama cooperatives have been loaned 3 015 000 from 1946 funds with 10 368 000 applications received. By next Tuesday many states will have drawn their full allotted amounts. REA has 190 000 000 on hand for loans, with 117 000 000 more than the current authorized balance. Since 1935 REA has approved loans totaling 619 323 631 to 941 borrowers, mostly farmer cooperatives, with repayments of 99 788 598. Rural electrification now covers over 437 000 miles of lines serving 1 344 000 farms and rural establishments.

Auburn Ala Alabama United States Claude R. Wickard The Rural Electric Administration Wickard Rural Electrification Administration Congress REA Mr. Wickard Colorado Delaware Florida Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Missouri Peteee Itid LERUT Texas

Grant Company Bonuses Reward 1945 Staff

W T Grant Company Decatur employees received year end bonuses totaling about 200000 across 488 stores and offices. Sixteen local workers were presented 390.50 each by manager George Connor Jr at a Greystone cafe banquet. Bonuses of up to 50 go to staff with one month of service or more.

W. T. Grant Company Decatur Grant George Connor Jr Greystone Cafe Grant Company R. H. Fogler Fogler United States

Local License Records and Transactions Listing Multiple Names

Morgan County license entries list Casper Lee and Faye Howard of Somerville among others. numerous transfers and deed transactions show amounts from 85 to 4 500 dollars. Names span Decatur Huntsville Danville and Birmingham with motions between individuals and trusts.

Morgan County Casper Lee Somerville Faye Howard Wayne Eugene Baker Decatur Mamie Marie Childers Eva Lonzo Wesley Parker Lacey's Spring Dorothy Mae Carlisle Huntsville Franklin West Troup Portland Ore Margaret Louise Nash Stuart Joseph James McGuigan Cicero Lil Ida Doris McAlister Robert Edwin Forgerson Black River Falls Wis Edna MaeGeorge Hartselle Frank Edward

Deeds in Lawrence County Transfer List

Lawrence County deed notices record transfers of property from multiple grantors to various grantees including Mattie Francis Reyes to Clark Hodgins and Eva Rogers to Sallie Bett Goodlett. Amounts range from 1 to 3500 dollars. A stray line notes a mother and baby visiting with advice on waterproof diaper pads for outings.

Mattie Francis Reyes Clark Hodgins W. R Martha Foutch W. C Velma Terry Eva Rogers Sallie Bett Goodlett G. W. Hampton E. W. Hampton Paul D. Holliman Clark Edward Smith W. Lawrence Simms Tennis Terry J. R. Hall Emma Self Hicks

Redwood Tree Weight Estimated at 1700 Tons

Scientists estimate the massive redwood tree weighs about 1700 tons based on its size and wood density. The figure reflects a rough calculation from trunk diameter and height observations, not a direct measurement.

Floating Power Promise for 1946 Chrysler Cars

Chrysler presents Floating Power a vibration free driving system used in Plymouth Dodge De Soto and Chrysler cars. The engine is suspended in balance with poise points forming a rubber cradle that absorbs engine vibrations before reaching passengers. The feature claims to offer comfort safety and pride in the new 1946 models.

Chrysler Corporation Plymouth Dodge de Soto Chrysler

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