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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1949

Page

5

Ingalls Sues Father Over Damages In Birmingham

Robert I. Ingalls Jr. seeks 2 million dollars in a circuit court case filed in Birmingham against his father, Robert I. Ingalls Sr. The complaint accuses interference with the son's relations to Ingalls Iron Works Co. and its subsidiaries, noting a 45 thousand dollar yearly salary and damages including humiliation and loss of earnings.

Birmingham Ala Robert I. Ingalls Jr Robert I. Ingalls Sr Ingalls Ingalls Iron Works Co Eugene Hawkins Ingalls Iron Works

Union Hill News Roundup Highlights Local Dates and Events

Mrs Lola W Morgan County Union Hill and Mrs Ellis Willis visit Decatur. Union Grove singings planned for every third Sunday. Union Hill high mid term exams this week. James Ditto fractures arm in Hartselle game. New ninth graders Willard Walker and Dillard Walker enroll. Numerous visits to and from Decatur and surrounding families absorb weekly community life.

Ellis Willis Decatur Union Grove Hardin Union Hill James Ditto Willard Dillard Walker W. G. Thomas Hazel Henderson R. B. Buck Virginia Reed Guntersville G. J. Criscoe Mary Williams Union Hill School Jean Thomas Nashville S. D. Weaver A. M.thomas Cotaco Alonzo Prince Lee Criscoe Norris Wray Kenneth Birmingham Leslie Willis Vernon Goodson Audrey Prince Glenn Hendrix James Dunn Lester Owens Goodman Union Hill High School Vera Wilson Grady Cobb C. R. Walls S. S. Fletcher T. J. Fletcher Hugh McDaniel Lynn Bowling

Convict Missing From Capitol Grounds Escape Captured

Montgomery January 13 A Blackmon 22 serving 365 days for DWI fled from Capitol grounds with warden reporting another inmate Tommie Williams of Elmore County also missing Blackmon escaped while working on the grounds.

Montgomery Capitol Pitt’ Williams W. T. Blackmon Conecuh County Tommie Williams Elmore County Blackmon

Methodist Church Program and Community Notices

The column lists visits by R C Miller and Rev Silas Mefford in Decatur and Mrs G Mikel in Hartselle. It notes PTA meeting at MCAS on Tuesday and details the Methodist Church schedule with Sunday School at 10 00 a m and preaching on the second fourth and fifth Sundays, inviting all to worship.

Medical Arts R. C Miller Decatur Silas Mefford G. Mikel Hartselle PTA MCAS Methodist Church C. P. Johnston J. S. Martin G. Mikell Decatur Riday Marlie Puckett Jim Plemons Place Robert Summerford Falkville C. P Johnston Fred Ransom Morgan City Jim Johnson

Constipation in babies and training problems

The article discusses infant constipation, noting most infrequent bowel actions are harmless if the baby is healthy, and advises against routine use of laxatives. It mentions anal fissure as a painful cause in children, the role of diet and normal weight gain, improper training, and that fluids and fruits alone may not relieve mild cases. It also includes a Q A about rapid heartbeats and nervous symptoms with a physician advised evaluation.

May King A. D Features Syndicate, Inc

Local Notes as Residents Travel and Guests Share Weekend

Mrs Lula Wade left Sunday for Decatur after a visit with her daughter and family. Various neighbors and friends visited, shopped, or attended events in Hartsville Huntsville Decatur and Birmingham. Readers report en route summaries, social calls, and community gatherings across Mur­u an County.

Lula Wade Decatur R. C. Miller A. H. Lyle Selma Ala J. S. Martin Leonard McClure Frances Hartselle Mesdames Glen Watkins W. T. Wade, Jr Walter Wade Charlie Clemons

Sun Time Cottons Unveils Natural Fabric for New Apparel

A clothing line highlights cotton as natural for comfort and versatility in sun gear. The campaign emphasizes breathable fabrics and practical wear, aiming to attract customers seeking easy care and durable outfits for everyday use.

Hybrid trees and forest genetics lab work in Placerville

John F. Kelly reports from Placerville California on the Institute of Forest Genetics and U S Forest Service efforts to breed hybrid trees using genetic principles. The article notes hybrid pines may grow faster and heavier, but cautions that fires threaten growth and stresses hunters to prevent woods fires.

John F. Kelly Placerville California Institute of Forest Genetics U. S. Forest Service United States

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