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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1950

Page

3

Dairy Sues For Right to Sell In Georgia Dispute

Tro Fe Dairy Co of Gadsden Alabama files federal suit against Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tom Linder. It alleges threats to seize milk in unbroken packages to block interstate commerce. Linder cites Georgia Grade A standards and health rules as reasons to regulate milk quality.

Atlanta Tro-Fe Dairy Co. Inc Gadsden Ala Georgia Tom Linder U. S Linder State Health Department Clower

Weeds to Art: Caroline Martin Creates Tiny Floral Masterpieces

Mrs. Caroline Martin transforms weeds from back yards and vacant lots into miniature floral arrangements. Most pieces stand under six inches high and use odd bases like .22 caliber cartridges buttons and pill box covers. She leads the Los Angeles Garden Club miniature section and has won two first prizes at the International Flower Show.

Los Angeles Caroline Martin Martin

Python Found Dead After Nightbed Encounter

In Singapore a municipal commissioner faced a fatal encounter with a python that tried to share his bed. Pat Johnson said he usually sleeps with lights off but switched them on this time, avoiding a worse outcome. He killed the snake with a stick and brought it to his office to prove the incident.

Singapore Pat Johnson

Acheson Defends Hiss Stirring Capitol Storm

Secretary of State Acheson said he would not turn his back on Alger Hiss, drawing Republican fury on Capitol Hill. Senator Mundt led a three hour attack linking Hiss to communists while McCarthy pressed for broader loyalty questions.

Edwin B. Harkinson Washington Acheson Alger Hiss Hiss State Department Mundt Dean Acheson McCarthy Wis Secretary of State Capitol Hill Rep. O'Toole Brooklyn O'Toole Tee Christ Senate House un-American Activities Committee Whittaker Chambers Chambers Truman UN American Activities Committee

Clarence Parker Persons Dies At 65 In Atlanta

Clarence Parker Persons, a 15 year veteran of the U S Department of Commerce and its Southeastern director, died last night after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage on a train trip to Washington. He was 65.

Atlanta Clarence Parker Persons U. S. Department of Commerce Southeastern Washington

Morgan County community notes and church attendance highlighted

Church services were well attended with visits from Alvis Briscoe and local families including the Briscoes, Crawfords, Coxes, and L. Briscoe. The Ryan basketball team attended the Asbury tournament as the Independant tournament neared its start in Ryan, with Randolph Ryan and coach H. L. Burcham visiting Hartselle. Fergerson Stonis of North Carolina is visiting his mother.

Alvis Briscoe Vardeman Albertville Dewitt Crawford Moillie Edwards Homer Stewart Harvey Tuscaloosa Daisy Elsie Crawford Huntsville S. L. Briscoe Cullman Eugene Whisenant Ann Ruth Whisenant Alvin Hutchison Grand Ole Opry Nashville D. T. Crawford Talmage Birmingham Wiley Albright Richard Cox Linda .Faye Betty Elaine Peggy Cox Caddell Greene Jack Greene Pisgah Cullman County Carl Greene Ben’ Blevins Silas Blevins Somerville Aubrey Maxwell Ryan Asbury Randolph Ryan H. L. Burcham Hartselle Fergerson Stonis North Carolina

Miss Snyder To Be Married In Washington Cathedral

Washington January wedding pacesetting social event as Edith Cook Snyder daughter of the Secretary of the Treasury weds Major John Ernest Horton in the Washington Cathedral ceremony attended by 2,000 guests. President Truman and family expected. Craig Stevens to stand as best man with Alexis Smith among guests.

Washington White House Truman Margaret Edith Cook Crucie Snyder Secretary of the Treasury John Ernest Horton Horton Leroy F. Horton Wichita Kans Washington Cathedral Chevy Chase Club Maryland Washington Society Lamont Gertrude Charles Saltzman Miss Snyder Japan Miss Truman Major Horton Brunet John Joseph Haruton Jr St. Louis Harriet Johnston Reid Baldridge Jane Lingo Bhe Craig Stevens Hollywood Alexis Smith

Critics rejected as public crowns Hallmark winning artwork

The exhibit of 100 French and American canvases drew 8000 visitors who elevated Laurence Sisson of Worcester Massachusetts to the top spot in a popular vote while Fred Conway of St Louis the Hallmark Art winner placed tenth. Conway, 49, is an art teacher while Sisson, 21, is an art student.

New York Fred Conway St. Louis Conway Laurence Sisson Worchester Mass Sisson

Foresters Set 1950 Southeast Convention in Montgomery

Several hundred delegates are expected for the Southeastern section of the Society of American Foresters convention opening in Montgomery tomorrow. Program directors include Paul Swarthout Fred Vogel Robert Snyder C F Attaway Hugo Pawek and William Sizemore.

Oresters Montgomery Ala Southeastern Society of American Foresters Paul S. Swarthout Fred Vogel Auburn Robert L. Snyder C. F. Attaway Hugo J. Pawek William R. Sizemore Tallassee

Daffodil bloom planned for Wordsworth centenary in Cockermouth

In Cockermouth Cumberland William Wordsworth born here will be remembered as daffodil bulbs exceed 1000 planted by school children along the River Cocker to mark the poet's death centenary.

Honor Wordsworth Cockermouth England William Wordsworth River Cocker Cumberland Wordsworth

New Pastor Sermon Set For February First Sunday

Martha Davis and relatives invite all to attend the first Sunday in February as Reverend Montgomery preaches the sermon at the church.

Martha Davis Montgomery

Sick residents prompt low attendance at Sunday school

In Morgan County community notes many residents report illness affecting church life. Sunday school attendance fell by about half due to sickness. several families and visitors are mentioned across local towns. The Northern district Christian churches plan a fifth Sunday meeting in Hart selle with guests from Birmingham and Puerto Rico.

Attedance Tommy Jack Russell Marion Military Institute Russell Mary Tommy Jack Marion Bill Tom Jones Jr Huntsville Alice Greenup Marion Greenup Decatur Ernest Greer Hartselle Ora Lee Holder Wesley Turner J. R. Holder Christian Churches Alabama Paul Stuart Birmingham C. Manly Morton Puerto Rico Robert Glenn Allen Ralph Albany, Ky

Dairyman Vernon J. Troutman Dies in Gadsden

Vernon J. Troutman 46 a prominent North Alabama dairyman and president of Tro-Fe dairy died in a Gadsden hospital after a brief illness. He formerly led the Gadsden Chamber of Commerce and was active in civic groups. Surviving are widow Helen B. Troutman and son W. J. Troutman Jr. Funeral services will be announced.

Dairyman Gadsden Ala Vernon J. Troutman North Alabama Tro-Fe Dairy Troutman

Mansion Wrecked Chicago Landmark To Yield New Towers

The Potter Palmer mansion on Lake Shore Drive faces demolition to make way for two 22 story apartment buildings. A U S Bureau of Mines function aimed at reducing federal expenses involves testing fuels.

Chicago Potter Palmer Lake Shore Drive U. S. Bureau of Mines

FASTEETH Promises Firm, Odor-Free Dentures

FASTEETH powder advertises a non acidic alkaline formula that keeps upper or lower plates secure without slipping sliding or rocking. It claims no gummy taste and reduces denture odor and sour feel, available at any drug store.

Misdirected Census Job Appeals Spark Alabama Focus

In Alabama, misdirected letters to census job applicants cause confusion as the 1950 census prep begins in April. Area Supervisor T. F. Olsen outlines a district by district filing guide with supervisors and county coverage across nine districts including Mobile, Montgomery, Dothan, Anniston, Gadsden, Clanton, Huntsville and Birmingham.

Birmingham Ala Alabama T. F. Olsen U._ S. bureau of the census

Bond Sale Set for Alabama Hospital Funding

The $2,000,000 hospital bond issue approved by a recent constitutional amendment was scheduled for sale in the Governor's office. Proceeds will match federal and local funds to build Alabama hospitals, with at least $1,440,000 allocated for distribution over one year to 24 counties.

Montgomery Ala Alabama

Local Notes From Morgan County Community

Mrs Rena Weaver attended a minor ceremony in Birmingham on Sunday as illness sweeps the area with influenza. Adrian Bowen and family visited J D Bowen’s relatives in Longdale Alabama on Thursday. The Bowens and the Vices shared Sunday afternoons with Peck Hollow families. Several local residents traveled to Decatur Friday night for the Union Hill Decatur basketball game. A wedding of Miss Jo Peck to Pat Baggett on January 14 in Rossville Georgia drew attention. The Blacker family from Blue Springs visited Saturday night. Reverend Bryant preached here Sunday. Bob Bailey works in North Carolina with his family planning to move soon.

Rena Weaver Tomingham Adrian Bowen Longdale Alabama J. D. Bowen Edgar Bowen Charlie Vice Peck Hollow Alva Johnson Vice and Russell Peck Willard Fowler Decatur Union Hill Jo Peck Pat Baggett Rossville Georgia M. G. Peck Maryin Bol Baby Henry Fowler Lora Blue Springs Marlow Bryant Bob Bailey North Carolina

Hospitals Without 24-Bed Capacity Highlight Funding

The report notes that facilities lacking 24-bed capacity will be excluded. An additional $500000 is earmarked for tuberculosis hospitals to expand dedicated treatment capacity.

Doan's Pills Promote Kidney Comfort in Cold Weather

Aging individuals face stress and exposure that slow kidney function causing backaches fatigue headaches and nocturia. Doan's Pills, a mild diuretic used by millions for over 50 years, claim to ease these symptoms by flushing waste from kidney tubes and filters.

Dean Doan

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