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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1948

Page

13

Community Notes From Moulton Area Activities

Last week in Moulton and nearby towns residents attended varied events. Randolf Ryan of Cotaco and Ermie Gurley of Danville joined the Ryan-Phil Campbell game at Ryan on Saturday afternoon.

Lonnie Williams Moulton Randolf Ryan Cotaco Ermie Gurley Danville Ryan Robert Moody Phil Campbell Moody L. L. Hornsby Sonny and Ann Albertville

Briscoes Visit Ward Family. Densmores Spend Weekend

Decatur couple Mr and Mrs W J Briscoe spent last weekend with Mr and Mrs Cecil Ward and other relatives. Albert Densmore visited son Donald in Athens. Jimmy Moon is ill with flu. Mrs George Densmore is reported improving. Rev Idson filled his regular appointment at Ryan Baptist Church. Sunday school and church were well attended. Mrs DeWitt Crawford is recovering after two weeks illness.

W. J. Briscoe Decatur Cecil Ward Albert Densmore Donald Athens Jimmy Moon George Densmore Idson Ryan Baptist Church DeWitt Crawford

Alaskan brown bear seems less fierce than its grizzly kin

The piece argues that the Alaskan brown bear, though a top carnivore, is not as intimidating as its close relative the grizzly. It contrasts perceived ferocity, noting similarities and differences between the two powerful predators.

Household Hints and Humorous Snippets From The Era

A collection of quips and household tips ranging from practical joking to seasonal jokes. Items include unconventional pest control beliefs such as snakes and bats as deterrents, plus humorous exchanges about tickets, apartments, and everyday misadventures. A Windsor Star style miscellany with light humor and odd remedies.

Morgan County Rescue Report Highlights Local Visiting

Arthur Hendrix visited on Wilburn Whisenant. Sheabdae and Mrs. Alma Tabscott called on Mrs. Nora Medcalf Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Myrick spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. W. G.

Samoa's High Chief Vows Legal Action Over Crown Bid

Lafoia Laivale Lutu Pent, known as Pfc Brown, a combat veteran and military police Paddg dant, stands beside a plane at Rhein Main air base in Frankfurt Germany. He has asked the U S Army legal aid to challenge an attempt to usurp his tribal crown.

Rhein- Main Frankfurt Germany Pfc Brown U. S. Army American Samoa Lafoia Laivale Lutu

Pine Tree State Mention in Local Room and Board Notes

Mr and Mrs John Bray took a business trip to Arab on Tuesday. Melvin and Marvin Whisenant visited grandparents J D Whisenant of Union Grove Saturday night. Homer Hornbuckle visited F E Hughes Friday night. Rev and Mrs Pitts called on J A Hendrix Tuesday night. Maine is described as the Pine Tree Stater.

F. E. Hughes Pitts J. A. Hendrix

Morgan Rock Creek Community Notes

Remember preaching here every third Sunday morning and singing in the afternoon. A few attended the singing convention in Hartselle Sunday. Everett Humphries from Eva was Saturday night guest of Iain Lewis. Mrs. Roy Oden is ill. Hamilton was in Decatur last week. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Julian visit.

Hartselle Everet Humphries Eva Iain Lewis Roy Oden H. R. Hamilton Decatur Elbert Julian

Local visits and housing changes noted in brief

Albert King from Decatur visited relatives in Cullman last Monday. Mr and Mrs Jay Roan moved into their new house. Among Maine farms 2 519 of 38 930 are tenant operated.

Cullman Albert King Decatur Jay Roan Maine

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Scott R J. Scott Hwas Little Vine Billy Freddy Hornsby Wylam PTA Ewell Smith Alex Florette Max Summerford Joe’ Crawford Orvill Oden Oak Ridge Ome Paris Morgan County Ryan and Hulaco Lola W. Cudlip Aeed Just H. Ryan Appliances & Furniture East Moulton Helen van Dusen Harriet Beacher Stowe Uncle Tom Windsor Star David Morgan County Rescue W A. Helms Pine Tree Stater Gene Ahern Morgan Rock Creek Tanner Clardy Mee Colrox Lic California Florida Baltimore Select Oysters, Pt Real Country Sausage Layvis Nat Peer
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