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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1950
Page
7
Hal Boyle notes the January spike in bills and debt. He recalls his own finances and humorously argues wives should manage money to avoid installment pressure, citing his wife Frances taking over finances and his own prior money mismanagement.
Huntsville attorney Robert K. Bell qualified as a candidate for Governor after the state Democratic Committee adjourned. A 43 year old veteran campaigner, Bell outlines a “Go-Forward” plan emphasizing industrial growth, coordinated state operations, rural advancement, and protections for teachers, with restraint on taxes and targeted borrowing for roads and federal programs. He volunteers in WWII and served with Eisenhower’s staff, earning multiple decorations.
Cullman leaders from the Chamber of Commerce and the PHA reviewed sites for a 50 unit low rental housing project with Wedge and Anderson of the Atlanta PHA. The chamber highlighted 1949 achievements including the Strawberry Festival, prizes to farmers, fat calf show, and agricultural support.
Morris Marty a 17 year old Cullman High School student sustained a broken back when a tree being cut down toppled. He was rushed by Mass-Services ambulance to Jefferson Hospital in Birmingham where he is receiving treatment. his father is Jessie Marty of Cullman.
Bryce D. Davis, a Cullman resident for 12 years with a wife and two children, declares candidacy for the state legislature in the May primary. He urges good roads and special emphasis on surfacing dirt county roads, after living previously in Red Bay, Alabama.
Henry W. White longtime business leader and Chamber of Commerce secretary announces bid for State Legislature in the May primary. He previously ran eight years ago and lost by eight votes. White pledges focus on road improvement and rural school aid. he is married with one son.
A large turnout from Cullman VFW Post attended a district meeting in Decatur with leaders L K Duffey Butler P Hine Warren S S Reese Jr T H Walker L D Owen and Dr H F Paddock addressing veterans of Tennessee Valley District 1. At the Alabama Optometric Association 45th annual convention in Montgomery Dr Harry L Fuller was installed as first vice president with others elected to posts. A Devy Erich French violinist Maurice Bureau will perform at Cullinan High School Auditorium on February 1, first act in a music series.
State officials commended No 1 for the fine work in the Valley communities with Soldiers Field at Cullman cited as an example of VFW posts efforts. A luncheon was served at the Decatur VFW Auxiliary.
Kiwanis celebrated 35th birthday at the Legion Home with speaker J. Hugh Jackson eminent California educator and Kiwanis International president. Jackson urged leaders to devote personal service to human and spiritual values and demand efficiency in government at all levels. Luther Morris read the message. Rita Luben performed two songs.
Mrs. E Hauk, undergoing treatment at Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota, had an operation for an ulcerated stomach on Wednesday and is reported to be recovering nicely. Charles Rainey and Louis Hauk.
At the annual stockholders meeting of Leeth National Bank the 1950 directors elected are J. W. Arnold, Dr. G. W. Bledsoe, J. A. Dunlap, W. O. Dunlap, Wm. E. James, Cal Leeth, Dr. J. C. Martin, and T. A. Robinson. Officers chosen are J. A. Dunlap president, Cal Leeth vice president, Dr. G. W. Bledsoe vice president, W. O. Dunlap cashier, and Miss Bertha Cooper assistant cashier.
Funeral services for Mrs Edna Barbara Griffin were held January 16 at St Pauls Lutheran Church at 2 30 p m. Interment was in Welts cemetery. Surviving are her husband James Doward Griffin two daughters Sandra Lee and Janice Faye and her mother Mrs Gertrude Teichmiller.
W. P. Gray and his son of Paragould Arkansas were injured when their pickup left Bee Line highway two miles north of town this week. They suffered bruises and lacerations and were treated at Cullman hospital before being dismissed.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Mayo, who died in Birmingham, are announced with details to be given by the family. The obituary notes her surviving relatives and the arrangements pending.
The Mt Zion church service occurred on Thursday evening at 7 30 with attendees including the deceaseds husband J R Mayo one sister Christine Anderson and her mother Mrs S E Leipert of Cullman surviving.
A sea slug defends itself by casting gelatine like tentacles from its foot, enabling it to grow a fresh set. The behavior highlights remarkable regenerative biology in mollusks observed by researchers.
A concise note defines helium as a colorless gas without odor or taste. It is inert and lighter than air, making it rise when released.
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