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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1950

Page

14

Kiwanis Club Plans 35th Anniversary Meeting

Cullman Kiwanis members prepare for the 35th Kiwanis International anniversary week with a January 17 gathering at the American Legion Home. Speakers include Agricultural Agent H G Ton on 1950 farming potential and a plan to start a pig club and 4 H club for boys. A memorial for Mrs Sophia Ann Hale is noted with services held at Enon church.

Kiwanis Luther Morris G. W. Bledsoe H G Ton Kus Lesteres Kiwanian- Rus. Smith Robert Rd Troy i Cullman Kiwanis International American Legion Morris Unity” Service Organization Cullman Club United States Canada Alaska Hawaii Yukon Territory Committee On Education and Fellowship M. L.’Robertson Saphropia Ann Hale Vihemont Enon

Obituary details include Mooney and Hale families

The notice lists funeral details for Mary Moorey of Holly Pond with Reverend A J Te conducting at Mt Hebron church January 12 at 11 AM. Surviving are husband L L Mooney, a son J W Mooney, a daughter Agnes, and three brothers. Also mentions services for another deceased with Reverend Virgil Sizemore presiding and survivors Bal Hale Savannah Tenn Oscar Hale Detroit and a daughter Arzaig Eidson Vinemont 2 with 13 grandchildren.

Virgil Sizemore Church Bal. Hale Savannah Tenn Oscar Hale Detroit Gir Arzaig Marye Moorey Holly Pond Mt. Hebron Church A. J. Te Ev. Homer Ridgeway L. L. Mooney J. W. Mooney Agnes

Doctor's Trial Set For Feb 20 In Sander Case

Manchester New Hampshire January 12 A dozen jurors will be drawn from 160 prospective candidates for the murder by air injection trial of Dr Hermann N Sander. Superior Court Judge Harold T West set February 20 as the trial date. The case draws international attention and could shape medical law. Dr Sander free on 25000 bail but barred from practice pending medical board action.

Manchester N. H Hermann N. Sander Murae Arthur S. Healy Harold T. Westsatt Sander Abbie’ Borreto State Medical Board

Preaching Attendance and Local Visits Highlight Morgan County News

The Little Vine Primitive Baptist Church drew large crowds for weekend services. Visitors from Birmingham Gadsden and Decatur areas attended including Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Holcomb and others. The church named Reverend Montgomery Marshall County as pastor to begin February. Basketball games featured Falkville against Ryan with Ryan winning both contests. Funeral for J B Gurley noted and sympathy extended to Washington family. Community members attended various visits and meetings including Farm Bureau and Jewel Knight G A.

Little Vine Missee"Hisse-Crawfird Irene Doss Pleasant Grove Methodist Church Farm Bureau Falkville Ryan Bernie Jerrell Albertville Shirley Pierce G.u

Prison Trusty Sparks Manhunt for Two Fugitives

A prison trusty, a convicted slayer, helped flush out Leon Turner and Wendell Whitt from a potato shack near Sallis Mississippi after a 57 hour search. Turner was wounded. Whitt surrendered with him. Malcolm Whitt was captured near Kosciusko. The trio and two escaped days earlier face trial for the murder of four children in vengeance. The Mississippi Senate praised the captors and urged swift trials.

POSSE Leon Turner Wendell Whitt Sallis Miss Whitt Malcolm Kosciusko Mullen Mississippi Turner Mississippi Senate Hinds County Jackson Frankie Thurman Mary Burnside Ruby Nell Harris Henry Rodgers the Whitts Harris

Union Hill School News Highlights Local Activities

Sixth grade welcomed Katie Sue Edwards as a new student. Mrs Ditto returned from Memphis hospital to convalesce at home. Union Hill patrons completed a new classroom in the basement and first grade moved to a new room. Ninth grade presented a chapel program with plays and a travel film. Lunch room staff planned clothing drives and barbecued pork for students.

Katie Sue Edwards Clarence Ditto Memphis W. G. Thomas Union Hill Delmer Barwell J.O. Hughes Cotaco Ecs McDaniel Athens Union Hill Pta Carl Bowling Birmingham Arnold Brown Mary Ann Charlie Hill Moore Wanda Fay Rad

Community notices and funeral attendances in Morgan County

Local readers are invited to church on the third Sunday morning with afternoon singing. Funeral attendance included J B Gurley at Blue Springs and Henry Oden at Pine Burr. Guests included Ed Kultman family, Rebecca from Decatur, Mary Anne Crouch from Lynn Town, and Elmus Rutledge staying with the Tanner family.

J. B.gurley Blue Springs Ed Kultman Rebecca Decatur J. F. Tanner Malinda Lewis Lessie Beckie McKee Henry Oden Pine Burr Mary Anne Crouch Lynn Town Will Mason Felton Mason Elmus Rutledge Cecil Tanner Elzin Childers Don and Clifton Eva J.F. Luoma Ioin Lewis Fromirmingham William Lewis

Sunday School Attended by Many in Morgan County Corinth

A Morgan County Corinth report notes numerous residents at Sunday school with a Sunday night singing event planned. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Aubrey Prince and Diane near Hartselle, and others such as Mr and Mrs J D Bonds hosting a rock party.

Morgan County Corinth J D Lord Prince Ralph Hill Bobby Poney Yancey Elbertancey Elizabeth Hill Dimple Tucker Grace Helms Nell Rutherford Aubrey Prince Diane Bernice Thomas Billy Hartselle Gilbert Prince Jr North South Carolina Ferris Gernade Bell Blevins Marvin June Falkville J.d.bonds Callie Looney Mesdames Mary Aldredge Vivian Guthrie Bee Bonds Jack McClelan Will Blevins H. Rigby Delbert Wilhite Battle Ground Ottis Turrentine Lowell Aldredge Edd Turrentine James Alexander Marcus Billy Freeman W. L. McClellan Holland Farm

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