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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1950

Page

11

Honors Listed At Union Hill

Union Hill high school announces the fourth month honor roll with students listed by class and grade. Names include A and B honor students across Jr and Sr levels, featuring Culbreath, Yancey, Tapscott, Bowling, Lemons, Baker, and others.

Union Hill Union Hill High School Melba Baker Is Culbreath Carolyn Goodean Grantland Juanita Henderby Stidger Howard Morames Tapscott Dana Dell Lemons Willa Sue Lenox Homer Paul Hornbuckle Billy Owen A. J. Sweat Betty Ruth Dean Joyce Newman Thelma Jean Wheeler Lawrence Williams Grace Helms Donald Baker Elbert Boyd Linda Faye Edwards Joyce Jackson Hilda Baker Bobbie Faye Yancey Lonnie Bowling Ray Owen Mona Sue Yancey Mamie Compton Dorothy Culbreath Rebecca Whisenant Herschel Abercrombie James Roy Bowling Melvin Bowling Glenn Clark Albert Criscoe Harold Morris Carl White Joyce Tapscott

Veterans Administration answers three common questions for Valley veterans

The VA clarifies NSLI dividend payments to a veteran’s legal representative if the insured is incompetent. It explains GI Bill student progress concerns and access to educational guidance to help improve deficient grades, with the veteran required to meet school requirements to continue.

Veterans Administration National Service NSLI Aas Educational and Guidance Service

Hospital admission waits for service connected or emergency cases

The guidance states that a service connected disability does not require a waiting period for hospitalization. An emergency non service connected ailment is admitted immediately if eligible. If non service connected and not emergent, the patient must wait for a bed to become available.

Londoners Go Farther on Trains in 1939-World War II Era

Eight million Londoners now travel 1,339 miles annually and ride 479 subway and suburban trains. Lord Latham, chairman of the transport executive, cites longer commutes, more sports events, and higher living costs as reasons for increased travel.

London Lord Latham Transport Executive

Wardens report 527 conservation arrests in month

Montgomery January 14 527 game wardens made arrests for violations of state conservation laws last month. The count brings the first three months total to 1855 for the current fiscal year, compared with 1791 in 1948. The U S Department of Agriculture recommends using lindane to control flies in dairy barns and milk plants.

Montgomery Bert Thomas U. S. Department of Agriculture

Hartselle Housing Authority Plans New Housing Units

The Hartselle Housing Authority received a January 4 charter from the Secretary of State. Board members listed are Fred Speake, Herman Puckett, Macon Hardwick, Horace Roberts, and L. H. Houston. Plans include 100 units this year and 50 more in 1951 with an initial loan around 55000 to fund development. upcoming meetings aim to finalize organization and seek a preliminary loan from the Public Housing Authority in Washington.

Hartselle Housing Authority Secretary of State Montgomery Housing Authority Board John Burleson Fred Speake Herman Puckett Macon Hardwick Horace Roberts L. H. Houston Housing Authority Public Housing Authority Washington

Mrs Bennett Returns Home After Serious Illness

Friends of the Ernest Bennett family report Mrs. Bennett has recovered from a serious illness and two major operations and is now at home on Ivey Street. She will remain bedbound for some time but is grateful to be back with family in Hartselle.

Ernest Bennett Lloyd Logan Bob Burton Nashville Jake ‘Harvey Cora McCutcheon J. D.williams Clarksville Miss Williams Andrew Oden

Golden Wedding Anniversary of Henry and Mrs Martin

Mr and Mrs Henry Martin celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Saturday January 7 at their Danville Road home with a family reunion. Attending were Albert Martin Gaines Burden Judy Gerald Smallie Dan Arab Arthur Martin Shirley Billy Carrye Orr Charles Tull Joe Mike Robert Yarbro Decatur Frank Martin Brenda Falkville and Earlye.

Henry Martin Galden Danville Road Albert ‘Martin Gaines Burden Judy Gerald Smallie Dan Arthur Martin Shirley Billy Carrye Orr Charles Tull Joe Mike Robert Yarbro Decatur Frank Martin Brenda Falkville Earlye

Gifts Presented After Wedding Feast in Hartselle Area

Price and son Buster Austinville along with Mr and Mrs Ruby Hill and Lamon Danville and others attended a reception with gifts for the couple. Supper followed the presentation. Mrs Martin was formerly Hettie Smith before her marriage.

Religious notices and community updates in Hartselle

Church schedules list Rev. John J. Milford leading services with the Lord's supper at eleven. Various church groups meet Monday through Thursday with Bible study planned January 22–27. Youth program led by Judson College visitors on January 29. Local letters cover personal moves, health updates, and village social notes.

Sam Minor R. A's O. C. Weaver Annex Two H Penn E Business Women's Circle C. K. Parker Trinity J. C. Harding Judson College Betty Ventura Argentina Josie” Hawkins Janette Gilbert Nell Towns Ethel Davis Judson

Georgia Faces No New Taxes

Atlanta reporters note Governor Herman Talmadge opens a 29 day session with a declared no new taxes stance and a state of the state address. The clash over highway reform and voter registration plans dominate early actions as lawmakers debate tax and school funding.

Atlanta Georgia General Assembly Herman Talmadge L A Talmadge

Mrs Powers of Gaelsburg Gives Birth to Twins

Mrs Richard Powers of Gaelsburg walks with crutches and braces after polio in 1946. She returned from Warm Springs, Georgia last year and this year gave birth to twins Richard Steven and Sandra Kay. All are doing well.

Galesburg III Richard Powers Strcken Warm Springs Georgia Richard Steven Sandra Kay

Family names linked to mother and grandmother roles

Fragment lists the mother and grandmother roles connected to Mrs. A. E. Jacke, the son, and the Elliott Howell family. It reads as a genealogical or household reference within a larger notice.

A. E. Jackeson Elliott Howell

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