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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1950

Page

8

Local Social Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings

Baxter Mrs Dollie Bryant and family were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs O G Livingston. Len B W Livingston and children were hosted by the Livingston couple. Frances Aidan and niece Dorothy and nephew Donnie visited Saturday with sister Mrs J C Turney. Esther Stinson and her mother Mrs Harvey Stinson recently visited Dr Clemons in Falkville.

Dorothy Donnie J. C. Turney Thomas Lee McDonald Esther Stinson Harvey Stinson Clemons Falkville Maggie Ransom Asa Smith S. H. Maxwell Bobby Grady Maxwell Decatur Durward Maxwell W. S. Watkins Wills D. A. Garrison L. 5S. Palmer Gandy’s Cove Methodist Church la Merle Cook Sim Stinson Hubert Hall Wayland Holmes A. G .Livingston Oden Ridge Warren Keaton Fairview W. F. Key C. B. Neil Ellsworth Bates Huntsville Vera McGlathery Edgar Looney John Bryant Robert Sammie Bryant E. M. Pierce E. D. Taylor Center Grove Willodean Mooneyham S. T. Pierce Christeen Deward Taylor Ryan's

Army Update on Private Mardis Service Transfer

W H Mardis transfers from R Mardis to the headquarters field artillery battalion division. He moves to the survey section battery with duties in personnel records and up to date re decorations. He attends typing classes at the Army ton center Camp Drew and has served months in the 29th infantry in Okinawa.

R. Mardis Birchie Mardis Town Creek Datfield Artillery Battalion Field Artillery Battalion Mardis Army Ton Center Camp Drew Vate Mardis 29Th Infantry Okinawa

Morgan County Social Notes Chronicle Local Guests

Morgan County community members from Somerville Decatur Hartselle and Priceville visit relatives attend basketball games and shop in Decatur. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Bernard Slate Mr Henry Slate Mrs Hicks Geo Brindley Mrs Myrtle Miller and several families with Junctures at Lavender Clinic and Fowler place moves noted.

Bernard Slate Henry Slate Attalla Ala Hicks Morgan City Slate Myrtle Miller Guy Walker Decatur Catur Clinic Geo. Brindley Cullman Fred Ransom E. Ys Hartselle J. D. Williams Troy McCutcheon Jade Robert Maples G. Mikell Don Almon Walker John Almon Dorsey Howle John Cartee Moulton Noah Cartee V. P Kyle Gilchrist Robert Clemons J. W. Clemons Alford Williams Route One Fowler Clemons Wilson Pearwelie Wayne Stevens Williams Fowler Place Buddy Ransom Athens College Thomas Ransom Mollie Baker Rose Jimmie Helfrich Robert Shafer W. T W.T. Mooneyham Joe Barclift Lavender’s Jr. Ransom O Decatur Maggie Ransom Wayne Lyle Pattie Lyle

Community Notes From Gandy's Cove and Surrounds

Mrs. Morris of Cullman County’s Fairview area died recently at her home leaving six sons and four daughters among survivors. Local families report illnesses, visits, and travel as residents attend church, hospital stays, and weekend gatherings in Decatur, Huntsville, Florence, and Hartsville areas.

Glenda Lo. Couey Florette Richard O’barr Birmingham Athens College Thomas Ransom B. M. Cuthrell Decatur

Tenants Protected by Local Rent Advisory Board

Mrs. Mary R rent clerk notes rents in Decatur Morgan county and Athens are high but tenants retain protection as the housing advisory board remains in effect until notice. Local board members Walign J Munn chairman Eg C Wright L B Wright Roy Wyatt W W Dinsmore. Acting expeditor Ed Dupree says the 1947 rent act allows continued boards in decontrolled areas to reimpose controls if needed.

Decatur Morgan County Athens Mary R Walign J. Munn Eg. C. Wright L. B. Wright Roy Wyatt W. W. Dinsmore Ed Dupree

Friends Hopeful About Mary McGlathery After Attack

Friends report Mary Clovis McGlathery is improving after an attack. Neighbors and local supporters express relief and wish her a swift recovery. No further details on suspects or injuries were released.

Mary Clovis McGlathery

National OA cites 30 specs found on coast

The National OA reports thirty specifications or sightings along the northern coast, with fingers or finger-like features noted in the region. Officials advise caution and await further verification from coastal observers.

N Coast

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