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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1949

Page

7

Cotillion dance ends year in Decatur Country Club fete

The Cotillion Club annual dance at Decatur Country Club on December 31 featured Dan Berry and his orchestra from Alabama. Guests wore formal gowns and tuxedos, with decorations of silver foil and a blue backdrop. The event included many attendees from Decatur and nearby towns in a festive New Year celebration.

Cotillion Club Decatur Country Decatur Country Club Dan Berry Aloosa R. W. Anderson Mr. Anderson Ray Ashwander Dr. Ashwander Earl Alverson Mr. Alverson A. C. Bailey Mr. Bailey Ruth Banks Baugh Russell Humphrey John C. Bragg Dr. Bragg Lewis Brown Mr. Brown B. W. Carrell Otis Kirby W. E Curry Reneau Carrell Lohengrin Mendelssohn John D. Helms Clem John T. Wallace John M. Lee Decatur Senior High School Alabama College Montevallo Fairview Cullman University of Alabama Sigma Phi Epsilon American Society of Civil Engineers Wolverine Tube Division Roy Weatherwax Robert Jenkins Mary Ann Bobby Moulton Frances Carr Talladega J. B. Chandler John Lockhart Hartselle Leslie Elmore Athens John M. Lée Fort Deposit Enterprise Cotillion William Wyker

Governor Folsom Faces Political Turmoil and Family Suits

The piece reports on former Governor Folsom amid ongoing court battles over a common law marriage with Christine Putman Johnston and custody disputes. It notes political fallout from the 1948 primaries, a marriage to Jamelle Moore, wartime stances, and looming battles over spending, pensions, and highway promises, with potential 1950 gubernatorial bids highlighted.

Christine Putman Johnston Hancerville Cullman Folsom James Dolgs

Officials Vote for New Terms in Limestone County

Athens Ala Jan 1 Only three officials begin new terms Jan 17 Charles E Leonard and George Vinson represent districts two and four on the County Board of Revenue and Judge of Limestone County Court Floyd R Johnson will not take office until July 1949 Arthur Stewart and J Thomas start new terms as county tax assessor and collector in October 1949 George L Braly has already qualified for a seat on the County Board of Education elected in November

Athens Ala Qeear. Vinson County Board of Revenue Limestone County Floyd R. Johnson Arthur Stewart J}. Thomas George L. Braly County Board of Education

Notable Alabama Officials Named in Political Roundup

The list includes House Speaker W. M. Beck, Public Service Commission Chairman Gordon Persons, State Insurance Supt. Leslie Gwaltney Jr., Elbert Boozer of Anniston, ex State Senator Reuben Newton, Atty. Gent Albert A. Carmichael, Birmingham Mayor Cooper Green, and Police Commissioner Eugene Bulli Connor. Also named are Mortimer Jordan, Kyser Stewart, and George S. Salley. Lister Hill faces possible opposition next year from state faction critics over his stance toward President Truman.

House W. M. Beck Public Service Commission Gordon Persons Leslie Gwaltney Jr Elbert Boozer Anniston Reuben Newton Atty Albert A. Carmichael Birmingham Cooper Green Eugene Bulli Connor Mortimer Jordan Internal Revenue Kyser—Stewart Demopolis George S. Salley Gulf Shores U. S Lister Hill Tess States Hill Truman

Buses and streetcars would form long line from New York to Cincinnati

If every bus, street car, and trolley coach in America were parked bumper to bumper, they would create a continuous line spanning from New York to Cincinnati, illustrating the enormous fleet size in a single visual.

America New York Cincinnati

Taxi Regulation Tightens in Athens With New Rules

Athens city council approved a strict taxicab ordinance requiring licenses only for able bodied drivers aged at least 18 who know the law and have no city traffic violations in the past 12 months. Each driver must carry 15000 in total bonds or safeguards and wear a plainly marked cap indicating license status, with revocation powers defined after issuance.

Athens Alia

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