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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1950

Page

7

Beutel the Forgotten Man of Howard Hughes Era

Jack Beutel, once in limbo between The Outlaw and no major offers, may star in a football film and a Western for Howard Hughes. He stayed with Hughes after a hard start, endured delays, and now weighs a new year of work while seeking a lead role, avoiding the fate of Hollywood’s forgotten man.

Hollo P— Bellen Jack Jane Russell Howard Hughes Hughes Beutel South America Canada Hollywood Texas Howard Hawks Billy the Kid

Morgan County Cedar Creek Olie Holmes Church Services

Church services were well attended Sunday with Reverend K Morgan and Reverend Homer Davenport staying with Mr and Mrs Willie Foote. Several locals reported illnesses and visitors from Decatur and Piney Grove. Pauline Kitzman recovering from an operation at Maxwell Field hospital.

K. Morgan Homer Davenport Willie. Foote W. O. Simmons B. W. Holmes Piney Grove Doug West Sallie Miller Harris Pannell Decatur Coleman Holmes E. W. Henry Cozy Hartselle K. A. Hill Elmer Sue Holmes Linda Pauline Kitzman Maxwell Field Hospital Carlie Compton Leesdale

Girl's Town May Be Abandoned in Alabama

In Bay Minette Alabama circuit judge Mashburn awarded Pioneer Girls Town Inc of Lillian an 826 dollar default judgment on a printing bill. Bern ie Williams of Montrose former Hollywood songwriter promoted the project last July by public donation. A vice president said Williams hadn’t been seen for months and the plan may be abandoned. Reverend Dennis P Gray said he resigned after serving briefly as president-director. Efforts to contact Williams were unsuccessful.

Bay Minette Ala Gulf Coast Nebraska Telfair J. Mashburn Pioneer Girls Town Inc Lillian Pioneer Girls Town Bernie Williams Montrose Williams John Kaiser Elberta Dennis P. Gray Christ the King Church Daphne

Forrest Chapel Community Notes and Local Visits

The Forrest Chapel church reports completion of its new school annex with Sunday classes held there. Community members attend local church events and visits include Mrs Mae Ford of Decatur and Mrs Mary Atkins of Moss Chapel. Several families from Morgan County are noted for dinners, funerals, and hospital or medical visits in the area.

Winton Community Notices and Social Updates

Morgan County reports greetings for Mrs. Ves tard Winston’s illness and wishes for her recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Whitten with Charles and Ronald visited the Sivleys. Funeral held for Mrs. Ida Johnson at Center Springs Church with Peck directing. Lurline Jennings visited home near Val Hermosa Springs. Birthday celebration for Onnie Waugh and Leander Allen at the Waugh home with attendees. Decatur visitors the Bertice Richardsons. Vece McGee of Somerville spent the night with the McGees.

Vestard Winston Sherein Lester Whitten Charles Ronald Rudolph Sivley Ida Johnson Center Springs Church Peck Lurline Jennings Valhermosa Springs Everett Lemmonds Onnie Waugh Leander Allen Jackie Troy McCutchen Somerville Bertice Richardson Decatur WarrenGee J. C Vece McGee Warren McGee

Local Community Notes From Red Hill Area

Several from this community attended the ball game at Speake Saturday night. Mrs. Junior West spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Mose Owens. Mrs. Bob McCaghren and Jessie McCaghren were Moulton shoppers Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Alton Rogers of Detatur visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Callahan, Sunday. Mrs. Price Knight of Five Points spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. J. W. McCaghren and Jessie. Willard Way of Enon visited relatives over the weekend. Mrs. John Sullivan was a De catur shopper Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Biddie Johnson were visitors of Bob McCaghren and family Sunday night. Miss Wanda Jean Jackson is on the sick list. Jerome McCaghren is ill this week. Mrs. John Sullivan was the Monday guest of her daughter, Mrs. Wilbur Jackson of Five Points. Roberts were visitors Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Bullard and children. J. L. Vest spent Sunday with his son, Brandon West and family, at Danville.

W. P. Roberts Doris Willodene Roberts Ann Irene Bullard Methodist Youth Fellowship Moss Chapel Mae Ford Decatur Mary W. D. Bullard Dennis Rainey Cullman John Rogers Ford Carolyn Birmingham J. T. Wallace Leon Battles Betty Wallace Lewis Ikner Gadsden W. E. Ward L. M. Reed Erby Thompson J. P. Glasgow Oscar Sybert Mac and Rickey Oak Ridge Raymond Cocke J. L. West An Welene Sims Virginia Dare Lucy Roberts Benton Sherry Roberts P. Roberts Neel Wednesay Robert McCleskey Waylon Willodene Junior West Mose Owens Bob McCaghren Jessie McCaghren Moulton Alton Rogers Detatur Arthur Callahan Price Knight J. W. McCaghren Jessie Willard Way Enon John Sullivan Biddie Johnson Wanda Jean Jackson Jerome McCaghren Wilbur Jackson

Community Social: Local Families Visit in Cullman Area

Reverend and Mrs. M. S. Palmer and Mrs. Wald en of Gaylesville ill, several visitors from Decatur and Birmingham travel to see Mrs. Mary Woodard and relatives. Dufford Hightower visits sister Mrs. Pirkle. many households host relatives from Cullman, Fairview, Addison, and nearby towns this past week.

M. S. Palmer Walden Gaylesville Alabama Walter Murphree Cullman Charles Nichols Austin Chandler Pauline Clifton Decatur Almer Murrell Vinemont Mary Woodard Dufford Hightower Near Phil Campbell George Pirkle

Indictment Challenged in Alabama Mother’s Murder Case

Circuit Judge David H. Edington will hear a motion Monday to dismiss the murder indictment against Lexie Edwardson, accused of killing her 14 year old son Chester Lamar Tullous. Defense cites six errors in the indictment.

Mobile Ala David H. Edington Lexie Edwardson Chester Lamar Tullous

Fifth Sunday Sing Scheduled at Eva

The Hill's Chapel fifth Sunday singing will be held at Eva school announced today by Eunice Elrod. The event was moved for convenience. Rev. O J Nichols serves as president.

the Hill's Chapel Eva School Eunice Elrod O. J. Nichols

Sniffs at TV Dress London

A snide remark targets British television announcers for sloppy dress in a quip from the magazine Tailor and Cutter. The brief critique notes public appearances and wardrobe standards in media.

London

Bomb blast fails and suspect arrested in Charlotte

Chesley Morgan Lovell 38 of Columbia was arrested as he lit a fuse and hurled dynamite under the WBT radio tower in Charlotte. Police, tipped off, had found the explosive earlier and removed the caps to prevent detonation.

Chesley Morgan Chad’* Lovell Columbia S. C WBT Charlotte N. C

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