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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1950

Page

8

New York Sun Purchased by World Telegram Group

The New York Sun is bought by the New York World Telegram group. The Sun and World Telegram will publish a joint title using the Sun’s editions with added World Telegram features and columns. No cash price or facilities were involved and circulation figures are about 300 000 for the Sun and 385 000 for the World Telegram.

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Silence and irony amid a patchwork of notes and jokes

A collage of snippets from London papers and casual conversations covers religion, temperance, aging, jobs, and social quirks. It blends wry commentary on modern life with jokes about marriage, work, and youth's search for opportunity.

Put Up a Good Fight Phrase Echoes in Taunting Exchange

A terse boast about facing an insult prompts resolve to stand ground no matter the source or size of the opponent. The speaker emphasizes self assurance and readiness for a confrontation despite perceived advantages held by others.

Local Ardmore Residents Share Christmas News and Visits

Mrs Josephine Lawson and Ardmore acquaintances host and visit relatives over the holidays. Lists of friends traveling from Nashville Athens Birmingham Detroit and Decatur visit or return. Includes weddings funerals and hospital updates among Limestone County families.

Limestone County Ardmore Josephine Lawson

Forrest Chapel News Buoys Holiday Visits and Guests

Miss Hazel Turney of Florence State Teachers College spent Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs W M Turney. Many relatives from Cullman Lawrence and surrounding counties visited friends and family across Morgan County during the holidays including Mr and Mrs J M Smith and Mr and Mrs W P Roberts and daughters.

Hazel Turney Florence State Teachers College W. M. Turney Morris Cullman J. M.smith Marion Rainey Georgia Harlan Ward Hartselle Frank Wallace Cartersville J. T. Wallace Sebren Garner Ramona Joe Tanner John Halbrooks David Speakman Oak Ridge Hoyt .Roberts H.C. Morris Birmingham Bert Allen Eugene Lanier Linda Danville W. D.bullard Ann Irene Donald Bullard W. P. Roberts

Beck Reaffirms Run for Alabama Governor

W. M. Beck, speaker of the Alabama House, stated in Montgomery that he will run in the May gubernatorial primaries. He declared yesterday that he is going to run to silence rumors he might not qualify as the Democratic executive committee begins accepting candidates on January 21.

Montgomery Ala W. M. Beck Alabama House of Representatives DeKalbgh Beck Democratic Executive Committee

Local Social News Highlights From Athens Area

Mrs. Tennie Bledsoe and Mrs. C. E. Perry attend gatherings with neighbors. Faye Lawsden visited Athens guests L W Currin Jr and family. Tom Hallmark of Athens visits friends. Edgar Kimbrough of Huntsville dines with John W. Smith and daughter Bee. The Longs host Beulah Fogg and 14 children for a family reunion.

Mr¢s. Beulah Fogg

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