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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1950

Page

13

Peg O Heart festival play at Riverside auditorium

The Junior Chamber of Commerce presents Peg O My Heart as the second of three 1950 festival offerings at Riverside auditorium. Barbara Stanton stars as Peg with a cast including Mary Clare Khast Sayres Don Ross Terry Rudd and Freddie Bartholomew in a period comedy revival drawing on stage film and radio traditions.

Peg O Junior Chamber of Commerce Ae Ie Y Lauglor Riverside Auditorium Barbara Stanton Peg Simons Cleveland Playhouse Cleveland Ohio Colorado Springs Colorado B. Iden Payne New York Birdie Lillian Hellman Pagean Sean O’casey Playboy Mary Clare Chichester University of Chicago de Paul University Department of Belport Shady Lane Theatre Hotel Rotary Guild

Hearing Postponed by Alabama Utilities on Tax Hike

A two-judge circuit court postponed hearings to February 6 on suits by 17 utilities protesting a state property tax increase. The challenge centers on revoking ad valorem taxes to the full 60 percent valuation allowed by Alabama law, with many utilities previously paying about 45 percent. Henry Clay imported the first purebred Herefords to the United States in 1817.

Montgomery Alabama Philip Hamm Henry Clay United States

Jolly Time Pop Corn Ads Boost Sales Worldwide

Howard C. Smith of the American Pop Corn company says newspaper advertising in 1950 will dominate the company’s promotion. He credits local papers as the backbone of Jolly Time sales, noting that cities with continual ads lead in sales and that the current season will feature the largest advertising program yet for home popping popcorn.

Howard C. Smith American Pop Corn Company States Hawaii Canada Mr. Smith

Local Notables and Visits Across Morgan County

Mrs O H Bradford of Decatur visited relatives here as overnight guest of her mother Mrs Myrtle Miller. Rev E L Hunt of Phil Campbell and his children Mary Sue and Lowell visited here Thursday. Many relatives and friends noted travel and stays with Mooneyhams, Rogers, Jones, Plemons, Lipsey, and others around Decatur, Lacey's Spring, and Birmingham with assorted visits and holidays.

O. H. Bradford Decatur Myrtle Miller Mary Sue Lowell Phil Campbell Rev. Hunt Harry Jones Willodean Mooneyham Tom Carroll Pine Bluff Ark Otto Carrol Paul Jones Leesdale Ala W. T. Mooneyham Mary Rogers Novie Plemons Gravel Ridge Cy Miller Lula Wade R. Miller Onnie Waugh Route One Troy McCutcheon McCutcheon Vernice Blankenship Baugh-Wiley Hospital Eula Long Atlanta Leona Goree G. Mikell Memphis Melba Jean Lipsey D. B. Mooneyham Russell R. Summers Chattanooga Tenn Joe B. Ransom Colonnet Jerel Cook Jerel Joe B J. L. Lipsey

Collision claims Muscle Shoals youth. officers injured nearby

Jerome Davenport eighteen of Muscle Shoals was killed in a bicycle collision with a car in Sheffield. Sheffield patrolmen T. H. Thrasher and John A. Smith were injured when their patrol car collided with a second automobile en route to the accident. A hit and run near Trussville injured four, including Patrolman Homer O. Shannon and Mrs. Ruby Tidwell and Rufus Youngblood, with Mrs. Youngblood hurt as well.

Sheffield Jerome Davenport Muscle Shoals City T. H. Thrasher John A. Smith Davenport Highsway Trussville Birmingham Homer O. Shannon Ruby Tidwell Morris Ala Rufus Youngblood

Illinois dairy science explains limburger aroma

University of Illinois researchers describe limburger cheese made from whole milk. Dr. S L Tuckey, associate professor of dairy technology, details how selecting bacteria shapes flavor and aroma.

Urbana Ill University of Illinois S. L. Tuckey

States' Rights Dominates Alabama Primary Talk

Alabama party chief Gessner T. McCorvey says the states' rights issue will be the major battle in the May and June primaries. Governor James E. Folsom backs his view and praises the idea of fighting it out within the party.

Mobile Ala Alabama Democratic Party Gessner T. McCorvey McCorvey James E. Folsom Truman Folsom Montgomery

Old Ship Loses Out in Long Beach Harbor

The 49 year old windjammer once among the Pacific's largest merchant ships nears retirement. Its masts and bowsprit were removed and it briefly served as an offshore sport fishing barge. Towed to a dock, it housed a towboat and salvage firm before being replaced by a $1,000,000 former Navy ship. Its ultimate fate remains undecided while its sister Mindanao was scuttled as a derelict after burning.

Long Beach Calif Sgmar Mindanao

Alabama Democrats vow unity after primaries

A Alabama Democrat leader warned that all party members would back the November nominees in the general election even if the primaries nominate anti states rights candidates. He urged supporters who believe in states rights to honor their commitment and back the ticket.

Alabama

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