Calendar of Events in Decatur Alabama Today and Tomorrow
A roundup of local meetings and activities across Morgan and Lawrence counties includes Red Cross swimming registration at the Aquadome, Morgan County Board of Registrars sessions in the basement of the Morgan County Courthouse, NSS and non NSS meetings at the Aquadome, Mothers March for March of Dimes, and book groups at Mutual Savings Life Building. Also scheduled are Knights Templar conclave, Kappa Keppelota, genealogical society, CHAMBER events, a youth program at Summer Manor, a Senior Citizens Worship Service, a Bob and Carol Champion concert in Hartselle, a pancake supper for band uniforms, a benefit dance for James New, and various church sings and prayer events.
Board Reelects Officers and Directors at Annual Meeting
Chairman Roy B. Odom and directors James H. Lee and Gerald Neher win three year terms. Officers Leeman as president and Brittenham as vice president are reelected, with Kullman secretary and Steenson treasurer. Other directors include Newton Powell vice chairman and J E Horton Jr among others, plus branches managers Burgreen and Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy B. Odom
James H. Lee
Gerald Neher
Newton Powell
Leeman
J. E. Horton Jr
R. B. Nichols
Luther Roberts
Governor Sparks Fire Over Mutual Savings Case
The dispute centers on whether Governor Wallace can enter the Mutual Savings case against Decatur insurer Mutual Savings and whether Baxley’s office should represent the state. Skinner argues the governor has public interest rights. others warn of a two headed defense. Russell defends the company’s reputation while urging restraint. Judge Powell ruled on evidence submissions and state representation issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skinner
Wallace
Mutual Savings
Baxley
Poell
Noble Russell
Insurance Company
State of
Alabama
Decatur
Russell
State of Alabama
Decatur Company
Beck
Powell
Bookout
Heart Workers Support Summer Manor Staff in Morgan County
Residents of Summer Manor staff envelopes for the Morgan County Heart Fund. From left, Mrs. Carrie Stovall, Mrs. Ida McAllister, Mrs. Mary O'Flinn, Mrs. Ruby McSween, Mrs. Elizabeth Flautt, Mrs. Mary Sue Woodall and Mrs. Mae Rogers. Daily Photo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summer Manor
Morgan County Heart Fund
Carrie Stovall
Ida McAllister
Mary O’flinn
Ruby McSween
Elizabeth Flautt
Mary Sue Woodall
Mae Rogers
Coyote Described as Family Man in New Time Life Essay
In The High Sierra from Time-Life Books American Wilderness Bowen portrays a male coyote as an unselfish family provider. The animal feeds its pregnant mate, plays with pups, assists in relocating the den, and in Eskimo style touches noses with mate and allies after hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Animal Husbandry
NEW York
Bowen
Time-Life Books
Shanghai Leads With First Telephones In 1881
Shanghai became the first Chinese city to install telephones in 1881 marking a milestone in urban communication. The system introduced early telephone service, showcasing modern technology adoption in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Also Mentioned on This Page
Red Cross
Aquadome
Morgan County Board of Registrars
Gan County
Decatur Alabama
National Speleological Society
NSS
Rebecca Poole
Library of Mutual Savings Life Insurance
Sophocles
Demola Commandry
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Iota
Kappa Keppelota
James H. Hillhouse Jr
Quince Dr
North Alabama Genealogical Society
Mutual Savings Building
C. B. Brown
Coach’s Inn
Decatur Women’s ‘Christian Temperance Union
R.C. Woodall
Central Garden Club
Rowland Compton
Murphree Rd. SE
Morgan County
Cahaba Shrine
Scottish Rites Temple
Huntsville
Ps Aetna
Cers
C. William Allen
Bethany United Presbyterian Church
Bob and Carol Champion
Hartselle Armory
Pattillo Street
Women’s Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Inn
David Lorry
Southern Raiders
Decatur Moose Lodge 2
Alabama 67
Brooksville
James New
Hartselle
University Hospital, Birmingham
New
Lawrence County High School
Caddo Congregational Christian Church
Board of Registrars
Morgan County Courthouse
Cave Springs Freewill Baptist Church
Landersville
Lawrence County
Talucah Presbyterian Church
Alabama 36
Holy Church of Christ, Nort
Women of Bethany United Presbyterian Church
Decatur Junior Service League
T. C. Almon Recreation Center
Rising Sun Lodge No. 29
F&am
Shangri-La
Cameron
Sparkman
Byrd
Senate
John Sparkman
Congress
Sen. Sparkman
Tennessee Valley Authority
REA
Mobile
United States
Tennessee Valley
Ala
Sen
Washington
House
Lister Hill
Union
Jim Allen
Sen. Byrd
Perma Press
Tum
Roberts
Heart Workers
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!