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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1947

Page

3

Folsom Campaigns for Jefferson County Vote

Governor James E. Folsom tours Leeds Tarrant and surrounding areas urging approval of a self starter amendment allowing the legislature to convene itself in a special session by a three fifths vote. He targets reapportionment and higher county representation while facing criticism from Senator James B. Allen and GOP leaders rally in support.

Associated Press New York Zotracks Bingham James E. Folsom Jefferson County Leeds Tarrant Airfield Birmingham Temple Theater Gotrocks Fairfield Folsom James B. Allen Cullman Alabama

Mermaid Motion Picture Makeup Baffles Hollywood Experts

Hollywood reports laborious work on the mermaid for Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid at Universal City. Budd Westmore leads makeup as costs balloon from 500 to 14 thousand dollars over 12 weeks while censors challenge design choices.

Hollywood Universal City Mr. Peabody and the Buddy Westmore Buddy Mr. Peabody

Philippines beauty winner to become a nun

Evangeline De Castro 17 year old Miss Philippines who competed in Miss America at Atlantic City last summer announced she would become a nun. She said she is bored with social life and dances and chose religious life.

Manila Evangeline de Castro Philippines Atlantic City Baguio High School Daily Pacifican

Christmas Eve Wedding and Morgan County Socials

A wedding took place on Christmas Eve uniting Miss Mavis Wynn and Mr. Robert Brown. The list of social visits spans Morgan County with relatives and friends from Oak Ridge, Alexander City, Hartselle, Decatur, Louisville, and Birmingham among many gatherings and holiday where goods were exchanged and families visited. Virgle Ayers died in Birmingham after a brief illness, son-in-law of Mrs. Lou Callahan.

Mavis Wynn Robert Brown Ethel Wynn Oak Ridge Walter Brown Alford McDougle Louisville Roy’ Price Richard Wallace Hartselle Fred Stephenson Lee Singleton Andrew Edwards Calvin McNutt Anniston See Gaines McNutt Famly Boyd Lemmonds Alexander City A. W. Taylor Etta Wallace Marcus Wallace Brenda L. F. Singleton Roy Rev. Murphree J. H. Edwards Lavaughn Stanford Juanita Halbrooks Miss Marvelle Leda Fay Garner Miss Williams Addie Wallace Robert Likens Roy Price Likens Russell Brown Glenn’ Bordon Elbert Self Eleanor Edna Junior Singleton Decatur Bertha Garrison Frank Garrison L. Ozelle Calvin Jim McKay William Taylor Henry Taylor Andrew. Taylor Erby Templeton E. S. Bennett Evelyn. Edwards Birmingham William Knight Charles Henry Layton Benford Gaines McNutt and Clifton Sparkman Lola Nola Wilma Sparkman Grover James Enon Lee James Raymond Hand Peggie Daniel Southerland C Ape Virgle Ayers Virgle Lou Callahan

Absent minded quotes span history and humor

A collection of wry anecdotes shows professors and notable figures like Thomas Jefferson and Dwight Morrow in minor mishaps. German writer Lessing returns home to a locked door and a puzzled maid, prompting a dry reply.

Thomas Jefferson Dwight Morrow Grand Central Station Lessing

Tombstone Riddle: Names Evade the Grave

Readings from tombstones offer a puzzle about identity and afterlife. The speaker muses that names vanish in death, wondering if there is more than heaven as a destination beyond the earthly markers.

Policemen's Guns Stolen in Detroit Bowling Alley Heist

Five officers reported their revolvers missing after a thief entered a Detroit pin alley during an inter precinct bowling league match. Investigators believe the intruder climbed over a partition while the attendant was away at lunch and left with the weapons.

Detroit

Seven bound over in Alabama labor shooting case

Seven men charged with assault with intent to murder after a December 11 shooting at the White Dairy Co. plant in Birmingham were bound over to the grand jury on $1,000 bonds each following a preliminary hearing in county court. Names listed include Otto Roberson, Clifford Mark, Don Vestal, Oscar Harmon, Charles Sharp, E L Sharp, and J E Warren of Birmingham.

Birmingham Ala Otto Roberson Clifford L Mark Tarrant City Don Vestal Nas Tex Oscar L. Harmon Ratt City Charles Sharp E. L. Sharp J. E. Warren

Crossword Clues Grow Complex in Dense Puzzle

Readers tackle a long list of crossword hints from Hautboy to marble statue in the Capitol. The puzzle pairs simple definitions with tougher terms, testing knowledge of music, crafts, geography, and daily life.

Life Growing Harder For US Politicians

HAL BOYLE observes politicians face tougher path with TV pressures and public scrutiny. He notes TV and appearance demand, predicting politics may become harder than ever, as candidates mold to visual broadcasting standards and public image obligations.

Hal Boyle New York Immelman David Sarnoff Radio Corporation of America

T R Harrison Machine Co Closeout Paint Sale

In stock over 100 gallons of government surplus black paint closing out at 100 dollars per gallon. Suitable for machinery and implements. Also offering machine work and welding services.

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