Warning on bonus payments in rental housing act
E R Carter Jr rent director warns landlords and tenants that forcing furniture purchases or paying cash bonuses to secure rentals violates the Housing and Rent Act. He cites illegal overcharges and evictions for complaints and directs those affected to contact the Morgan Limestone area office in Decatur's courthouse annex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.R. Carter, Jr
Carter
Morgan and
Limestone Counties
Decatur
Church Group Plans Shrubbery at Kirby Chapel
The Business Women's Circle of First Presbyterian plans planting shrubbery at Kirby Memorial Chapel. Members and supporters may donate shrubs by contacting Miss Elkins Hine or Miss Ruby Jones before Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Kirby Memorial Chapel
Elkins Hine
Ruby Jones
Paul Revere the silvermaker and patriot dies in 1818
Paul Revere, famed silversmith and American Patriot, passed away in 1818 leaving a legacy tied to early U.S. independence and colonial craft. His death marked the end of a notable life linked to Boston and Revolutionary activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Revere
Howell Joins Staff of S. S. Workers in Alabama
Charles Ed Howell, a former Decatur businessman, is added to the Baptist Sunday school workers staff in Alabama. He will focus on the Southeastern section, bringing decades of teaching and supervisory experience from Morgan County and prior roles in Kentucky and Alabama church education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ed Howell
S. S
Decatur
Baptist Sunday
Alabama
Southeastern
Mr. Howell
Morgan County
Morgan County Baptist Association
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Pollard Baptist Church
Ashland
Kentucky
Extension course for teachers at Moulton school
An extension course for county teachers will begin January 22 at Moulton elementary school. Offered by Florence State Teachers College extension program, the course carries three hours extension credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Florence State Teachers College
Confederate Daughters Luncheon Held at President’s Home
The United Daughters of the Confederacy Luncheon Club met Thursday at President Mrs. S. R. Sanders home with co host Mrs. A S Byars. The setting featured a red checked cloth and a floral center using Confederate Jesuamine. Members answered roll call by sharing current events during the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Daughter's of the Confederacy
S. R. Sanders
A.S. Byars
Nadine
Porter Haynes Appeal Appeals for Porter Haynes Fund
An appeal to citizens to contribute to the Porter Haynes Fund was voiced Saturday. Porter Haynes of Hartse lle is severely crippled by arthritis, unable to sit and rest his elbows on a table. Money helps toward an operation. Haynes runs a poultry business at Oak Ridge near Hartselle and is married to Aubrey Strickland. Mail donations to Mrs. Bernice Sparkman, Hartselle 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Haynes
Hartselle
Haynes
Birmingham
Jefferson Hospital
Haxnes
Oak Ridge
Aubrey Strickland
Flint
Bernice Sparkman
Hartselle 2
Stonewall Jackson paper presented at meeting
Shelton presented an interesting paper on Stonewall Jackson. Attendees included Mrs. Farley, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Almon, Mrs. Byars, Mrs. Shelton, Miss Downing, Mrs. Simms, Miss Shelton, and the hostess. State auditors praised tax officials R. C. Jackson and B. B. Montgomery for excellent records. only one county in the state outpaced Lawrence county. Girl Scouts will meet Tuesday afternoon January 18 at Miss Joyce Wade’s home on Courtland road. Miss Aline Lemmond, clerk in the Moulton FHA office, weekend visit with her parents in Somerville, Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Jackson
B. B. Montgomery
Lawrence County
Joyce Wade
Courtland Road
Aline Lemmond
Moulton Fha
Gilbert Lemmond
Somerville
Ala
Registrars Honored At Decatur Moulton Dinner
Rayburn Jackson tax assessor and Mrs. Jackson hosted county board of registrars at their Decatur Moulton highway home. Guests included R. E. Coburn Courtland Ernest Graham Courtland Rt. 1 Otis Gentry Moulton Rt. 2 B B Montgomery tax collector and Mrs Zilpha G Hurst. Mrs Clark Bragg celebrated 90th birthday. Leon Moody education superintendent to attend statewide meeting January 18 in Montgomery to discuss 1949 50 budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayburn Jackson
Jackson
Decatur- Moulton Highway
County Board of Registrars
R. E. Coburn
Courtland
Ernest Graham
Courtland Rt
Otis Gentry
Moulton Rt
B. B. Montgomery
Zilpha.g. Hurst
Clark Bragg
W. H. Hardin
Cornelian Court Hotel
Decatur
Farrell McKelvey
Irwin-Dyar Infirmary
Leon Moody
Montgomery
Mrs Gentry Hosts Moulton Study Club Meeting
The regular meeting of the Moulton Study Club was hosted by Mrs. L. W. Gentry with co host Mrs. W. A. Hardin. Floral displays were arranged by gladioli and chrysanthemums. Mrs. E. E. Alexander led business and discussed rat control efforts. Guest speaker Mrs. R. E. Owens spoke on missionary work in Palestine. The hostess and Miss Peggie Gentry served ice cream and cake to sixteen members and three guests. The final note mentions state life insurance comparisons for New York and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry
L. W. Gentry
Moulton Study Club
W. A. Hardin
E. E. Alexander
R. E. Owens
Palestine
Peggie Gentry
Colf to Speak to Decatur Rotary on Rotary Four Objects
Dr. Houston Cole, president of Jacksonville State Teachers College, will address the Decatur Rotary Club Monday at Hotel Lyons. A former Rotary district governor, his talk will cover The Four Objects of Rotary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Colf
Rotary
Houston Cole
Jacksonville State Teachers College
Decatur Rotary Club
Hotel Lyons
Cole
Jaycees Stage Annual Ladies Night At Royal Dinner Club
The Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Ladies Night at the Royal Dinner Club Tuesday at 7 p.m. It replaces the regular meeting with Sam Patta as arrangements chair. Invitations have been sent to wives and dates, followed by dinner and games with prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Royal Dinner Club
Sam Patta
Childhaven Orphanage Project Tied to Churches of Christ
Plans for a new Childhaven type orphanage to serve Alabama Louisiana Mississippi and Georgia are under consideration after a Montgomery conference. The facility would cost about 300000 initially and up to 1000000 later with 150 children to be housed in multiple small cottages rather than large dormitories. Site options include near Montgomery or North Alabama with Birmingham set for further discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childhaven
Churches of Christ
Birmingham
Montgomery
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Georgia
North
John Taylor
Tanner
Infant Dies. Graveside Services Held at Rose Lawn
Graveside services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Thomas were held at Rose Lawn cemetery this morning at 9 30. Rev. Jesse Rogers officiated. The infant died at 10 15 yesterday at Baugh Wiley Clinic. Surviving grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Armor.ROWN's Funeral Co. handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald H. Thomas
Eighth Ave. W
Roselawn
Jesse Rogers
Baugh-Wiley
A. M. Armor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kirby Chapel
Coal & Grain Co
the Checkerboard Store
Moulton St
Moulton News
UDC
SEARS
New York State
Second Ave
Johnston St
Belk’s
Belk
Hudron
Jaycees
W. Ralph Wharton
Highland Avenue
England
Murray Dodd
Earl Glenn
Grant Street
Rela
Ferry Street
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