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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1950

Page

9

Decatur to Hold Special Election on Commission Government

The city of Decatur Alabama is directed to hold a special election within forty days to decide if it should adopt the Commission form of government per Act No 242 of 1945 as amended. Election set for February 14 1950 with notices published in local newspaper.

T. C. Almon Morgan County Alabama H. R. Summer Decatur Legislature of J. H. R. Summer City of H.R. Summer 7Th Street 12Th Avenue 16Th Avenue Locust Street 14Th Avenue

Alphabetical List of Widows of Confederate Pensioners

Department of Public Welfare in Morgan County Alabama publishes an alphabetical list revised as of January 1 1950. The list names widows with addresses across Decatur Hartselle Falkville Eva Frinity and other localities. Signed Clio Lovin Director. January 24.

Department OF Public Welfare Morgan County Decatur Alabama Ayers Nancy S Hartselle Brown Mary L Sol Owens Missouri A H. T. Whitley Falkville Cook Mary C Maple Street Crow Margie Drinkard Lucy H Eva Hosch Ida B Columbia Circle King Eliza R. E. Rysprit Norris Beuna V the S Roy Arminda Barron Route Au Saba Rose Sallie B Moul Speegle Izora Tanner Darthula Teague J. R 12Th Avenue Clio Lovin

Five-time meningitis survivor services little Johnny Cavallieri

Little Johnny Cavallieri aged under three has beaten meningitis five times. Doctors at Children's Hospital say such repeated attacks are exceedingly rare, noting meningitis affects the central nervous system and can recur despite initial recovery.

Philadelphia Johnny Cavallieri Children's Hospital Johnny

Former Mobile transit auditor to face embezzlement charges

Oliver R. Benjamin, 33, a former auditor for Mobile City Lines, will stand trial after being indicted by the Mobile county grand jury on charges of embezzling 36045 dollars and 63 cents. The shortage developed over two years and he was arrested in Oregon before being brought back for prosecution.

Mobile Ala Mobile City Lines, Inc Oliver R. Benjamin Mobile County Carl Booth Booth Benjamin Oregon

Tragedy In Alabama After Truck Rollover Death

A 16 year old boy James L Blackburn of Romulus Alabama died after lying under an overturned truck for about an hour. The incident occurred near Jeana seventeen miles southwest of Tuscaloosa as the truck he rode in overturned. Highway Patrol officials reported the fatal injuries.

Tuscaloosa Ala James L. Blackburn Romulus Jeana Here

Army to lease Coosa river lock and dam sites

The Army Corps of Engineers announced a plan to lease lock and dam sites on the Coosa River between Childersburg Alabama and Rome Georgia for agricultural use. This first river system in the Mobile district became inoperative about ten years ago as river traffic declined. Three locks were completed in 1890.

Mobile Ala Army Corps of Engineers Coosa River Childersburg Rome Mobile Engineer District

Offer to Save Money Before You Trade

A promotional notice urges customers to save money by taking advantage of a pre trade offer. It highlights potential discounts and financial incentives for those considering trading in items.

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