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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1949

Page

5

Alabama ABC profits dip but praised as mighty good record

Alabama's ABC system reported a net profit of 13.402 million for last year, down from 14.499 million in 1947. Board member Jap Bryant noted interference and conditions affected earnings and outlined the distribution of the first 2.2 million to state and local funds, with the state general fund receiving 5.942 million from the remainder.

Montgomery Ala Alabama ABC R. P. McRee Jap Bryant Bessemer Bryant State General Fund State’ Department of Public Welfare

Southeastern Lumbermen elect leaders at annual meeting

John W. Reynolds of Albany, Ga., was elected president of the Southeastern Lumbermen's club at its annual meeting. About 43 lumbermen from four states attended. E. A. Scott of Augusta, Ga., became vice president and Mrs. Ethalind McCarthy of Jacksonville, Fla., was named secretary.

Montgomery Ala John W. Reynolds Albany Southeastern Lumbermen’s Club E. A. Scott Augusta Ethalind McCarthy Jacksonville Fla

Lighting in the Poultry House Boosts Egg Production

The article notes that egg output can be raised by installing lights in the poultry house to lengthen the day for hens.

Uitry House

Tired Kidneys Offer Sleepless Nights Warning Ad

A vintage advert warns tired kidneys cause leg pains fatigue puffiness and dizziness. It promotes Dean’s Beige a stimulant diuretic and Doan’s pills claiming fast relief by flushing waste from the kidneys and bladders.

Dean Doan

ACOLE Three Plans Offer Flexible Modern Home Option

The ACOLE design from National Plan Service presents three floor plans sharing a common exterior. Plan 1 adds a basement with a large living area and vestibule space, Plan 2 and 3 replace basement with a utility room while keeping a combined living dining area. Plan 2 offers a bedroom that can become a large living space, while Plan 3 provides a conventional bedroom with bath and linen closet and omits the fireplace to reduce cost.

National Plan Service, Inc

Plans For Sack And Pie Supper At Collins School

Salem W S C S held its January 11 meeting at Mrs. Robert Foote home with twenty members. Mrs. Grady Chasteen presided as prayers opened, and Mrs. Leonard Roberson led devotion. Plans were made for a sock and pie supper at Collins school on January 21.

Salem W.s.cs Robert Foote Grady Chasteen Leonard Roberson Wilbert Wallace Edd Bodley Collins School Johnny Reynolds Eonard Roberson Woodrow Layman Charlie Owens

Buzzing in the ears and how it arises

An article explains tinnitus as a symptom not always ear based, tracing causes from circulatory disturbances to nerve irritation. It notes drugs, infections, tumors, wax, dental issues, and nasal throat infections as possible factors and stresses medical evaluation to treat underlying conditions.

King

Circle Two Meets At Forest Chapel

Circle Two of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Greer West's home with seven members present. Hymn singing opened the session followed by prayers, minutes, and roll call. Members discussed devotional topics and articles on The Minister and Life Mirror, and the group enjoyed quilting and embroidery work with a noon potluck. Next gathering slated for January 26 at Miss Lola Mae Sparkman's home.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Forest Chapel Greer West Byrd West Lola Mae Sparkman Herran West Jack Orr Harold Bell Life Mirror Jesus

Baptist Ministers Weekly Conference Opens at First Baptist

The Baptist ministers weekly conference at First Baptist Church opened Monday at 10 A M with song Take The Name of Jesus With You. Rev C L Stover and Rev M G Fields directed. Dr Paul Roberts presented a sermon outline on The Church An Organism and copies were provided for ministers.

The Baptist Ministers Weekly Conference First Baptist Church Jesus C. L. Stover M. G. Fields Carl Roberts Jesse M. Rogers Paul Roberts Aenh Roberts Morgan

New Secretary of Aeronautical Group is Named

Richard Arthur of Fayette elected secretary of the Alabama Aeronautical Commission replacing Robert Pitts of Auburn. The commission tentatively allocates 20000 dollars to Birmingham to install high intensity runway lights at the municipal airport. A federal state aid project with total cost about 120000 dollars. Airport licenses at Florala and Oneonta revoked due to abandonment. A new directory of Alabama airfields to appear about February 10. Members attending were Harold Wood Wren Allen and William H. Stewart. Others present included Hubert C. Coffee and Wesley R Smith.

Montgomery Ala Richard Arthur Fayette Alabama Aeronautical Commission Robert Pitts Auburn Birmingham Asa Roundtree State Areonautical Department Florala Oneonta Alabama Commission Harold Wood Wren Allen William H. Stewart Hartselle Hubert C. Coffee Wheeler Wesley R Smith Sylacauga

Alabama recruit dies in jeeps accident near Sendai

Army recruit James W. Welch from Eden Alabama was killed on June 14 when his jeep plunged down a 150 foot slope about 30 miles north of Sendai Japan.

Sendai Japan James W. Welch Eden Ala Here

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues From A Historical Page

A list of crossword clues across and down with partial fills. Readable items include clues like Outer coat ing of a tree and Book of Testame and hints toward answers such as spooling to hold threads, ancient stories, and actions like turning to the right. The page presents a collage of definitions, some with foreign language hints and archaic spellings.

Troy

Daily Cryptoquote Puzzle Instructions and Sample

Cryptoquote puzzle text explains letter substitution and shows example using LONGFELLOW. It lists yesterday’s quote and a series of clue words including Keel billed cuckoos, protective covering for plants, small boat, weary, golf mound, strange marshy meadow.

Birthday Dinner Held At Home Of Robert Hardy

A birthday dinner was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hardy in Somerville 1 Sunday in honor of Oneal Hardy and Paul and Larry Lemmond. Guests included numerous family and friends listed in attendance.

Robert Hardy Somerville Oneal Hardy Paul Larry Lemmond Paul. Lemresd Larry Paulette Levada Hammond Day Shirley Herman Freeze Evan Eli W. H Earl Draper Leander Allen Jackie R. F Cook Bruce Lemmond Cais Chester Ernie Everette Lemmond Carmaron Windell Joel Janice Wayne Carolyn Dwight Garry Carlton Ray Wesley Turney Delano Shannon Norris Joy Coy Emily Oneal Bobby Yatelle Frances Sue Elayne Faye Clara Lemmond Laura Hardy Phatney Ward Pete Ornett Milton Parker

Actress Martha Vickers Engaged to Mickey Rooney

Hollywood reports Martha Vickers 23 says she is engaged to Mickey Rooney 29 but no wedding plans yet. Rooney’s divorce from Betty Jane Rose Birmingham Ala ends in May. Vickers’ divorce from A C Lyles, publicist, was finalized earlier. Rooney’s first wife was Ava Gardner.

Hollywood Martha Vickers Mickey Rooney Rooney Betty Jane Rose Birmingham Ala Miss Vickers A. C. Lyles Ava Gardner

Chairmaking spreads in Massachusetts after 1760

The Windsor or Philadelphia chair began to be produced generally in Massachusetts after 1760, signaling a shift in regional furniture manufacture and style adoption beyond its earlier origin.

Windsor Philadelphia Massachusetts

Bible Revival Begins at First Baptist Decatur

The First Baptist church in Decatur started a special Bible revival Monday night led by Dr. Jesse M. Rogers pastor and evangelist. Thirty six attendees at the initial service were spellbound as the speaker presented the gospel of John with dramatic clarity. The church invites all to attend services at 7 PM throughout the week.

List Baptist Church Jesse M. Rogers First Baptist Church Decatur Feld-Spelbound

Public Forum Praises Decatur Daily Editorial Support

Letters from Gordon Bibl Faculty and others applaud the Decatur Daily for its strong support of the Federal Equalization Bill S 246 and for editorial pieces backing schools progress. The signers urge informed citizen involvement to improve educational efficiency and community progress.

Barrett Shelton Decatur Daily Decatur Alabama Shelton

Tuscaloosa votes on five mill school tax

Tuscaloosa County voters go to the polls to decide a five mill special property tax for school building purposes. Balloting occurs in three districts including county schools in two and the city of Tuscaloosa school area in one.

Tuscaloosa Ala Tuscaloosa County City of

Life Insurance Ownership Surges Since 1900

Since 1900 total life insurance owned in the United States has increased about twentyfold, while the population has not yet doubled.

United States

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