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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1950
Page
11
A retrospective list from Associated Press editors ranks the top ten events from 1939 to 1949 across war, diplomacy, and politics. Highlights include invasions, leadership changes, wars, and postwar developments with noted battles, adoptions, and global shifts shaping the era.
Athens readers expect a county party push after the January Democratic Committee meeting to set qualifications for sheriff, county solicitor, circuit solicitor, and board of revenue posts including two seats. Quiet Christmas records contrast with upcoming political activity and public office changes.
Dr and Mrs Carl H Jones entertain friends at an open house Saturday evening to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Mr and Mrs Joe D Anderson became grandparents twice during the week as their daughter Mrs Gordon Swint Jr gave birth to twins
The report notes construction on West Market Street, including the limestone county hospital and a two story brick residence for Fred Black. It also mentions William Haggard, a native of Athens and prominent New York newspaper man, visiting his mother during the holidays after living in Berlin. It adds that income tax preparation days are here again and farmers are now ready.
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