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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1940

Page

7

Local Notes From Pettusville Area Reach Out To Relatives

A string of brief updates from Limestone County Pettusville and nearby towns notes health progress and recent visits. Mrs Mary Bet Hodges rests well while Mrs A M Jones recovers from flu. Various locals including Anna Roe Phillips Alvin Wright and Joe Holt are mentioned with visits and travels amid winter weather. Elder Andrew Peal from David Lipscomb College to preach at the Church of Christ January 14 at 11 o clock.

Mary Bet Hodges A. M. Jones Paul Gene Carl Spence White Ardmore Anna Roe Phillips Elkmont Alvin Wright Cornersville Tenn Hillis Stanford Henry Stanford Benton Whitfield W. B. Spence Andrew Peal David Lipscomb College Church of Christ Arthur L. Spence Bera Cantrelli Athens Louise Rollins Arab Ala Ruby Martha Spence Homer Dunnavant Mildred Sentell Holland's Gin L. BE. Dunnavant E Warren’ Boyd Selvin Allen Earlene Mary Bet. Hodges Oscar Hodges Anna Dew Pettus Veto Bessie Robinson Vaulton Wallace Alvin Wright Visited Mr. Wright Mrs. Shelton Tarpley R. E. Hodges Ruby Jo Pettus

Notice of Sale in Equity in Morgan County Alabama

In the Morgan County Circuit Court in Equity Annie Hyre v Claude Briscoe et al a sale of land is ordered under a decree of December 15 1939. The sale will occur February 1 1940 at the courthouse in Morgan County to the highest cash bidder. Land includes 100 acres plus 140 acres in Morgan County Alabama with metes and bounds around Section 25 Township 7 Range 1 West and adjacent tracts through a creek and corner to William Skidmore heirs. Marvin West Register.

Annie Hyre Claude Briscoe Circuit Court Morgan County Alabama Court House William Skidmore Marvin West Register

Alumni D Club Convenes First Meeting

Alumni D Club members met for an initial gathering Monday night with Marvin Worley Jack Prince Monk Dunaway Paul Shafer Farrell Tucker Jackson Hodges Donald Whitmire Frank Chenault Joel Watherly Gwinny Puckett Bud Neely Henry Brazelton Chink Thornhill Hernie Baily and Red Kimbrell among those present. The second meeting is set for next Monday at 7 00 p.m.

D” Club Marvin Worley Jack Prince Monk Dunaway Paul Shafer Farrell Tucker Jackson Hodges Donald Whitmire Frank Chenault Joel Watherly Gwinny Puckett Bud Neely Henry Brazelton Chink” Thornhill Hernie” Baily Red” Kimbrell

Tide Extends Winning Streak With Tulane Beat

Alabama footballers prepared for Tennessee after posting four straight SEC basketball wins. The Crimson Tide crushed Tulane 46 to 29 in Tuscaloosa with 13 players used, McGee of Tulane scoring 13 points to lead his team.

Tuscaloosa Ala Alabama Basketeers Tennessee Crimsons Tulane Hank Crisp McGee

Maryland to test head protector for boxing safety

The Maryland boxing commission will test a new head protector this week to curb brain injuries in fights. Chairman Stanley Scherr said the lightweight gear will be evaluated in Baltimore as part of safety measures for ring contests.

Baltimore Maryland Boxing Commission Stanley Scherr

Guardsmen to Leave for January Encampment

Local national guard unit will depart Sunday January 21 for a week at Guntersville. They return Saturday January 7. Uniforms and equipment likely issued on Saturday January 20.

National Guard Guntersville

West Point Entrance Rules Emphasize Spelling Lapses

A joke from West Point Washington notes the federal register prints a paragraph titled English Grammer stating entrance rules are strict but not about spelling. The item highlights a tongue in cheek reference to declension conjugation and comparison as a humorous aside in an official document.

West Point Washington Jan Federal Register

Protective Headgear Aids Boxers From Cus h of Sparring

The design, developed with Johns Hopkins brain specialist Dr Walter E Dandy and Dr S A Tumello, uses sponge and rubber to cushion skulls during sparring and prevent cauliflower ears though protection is limited against ear injuries.

Walter E. Dandy Johns Hopkins Hospital S. A. Tuminello Commission

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