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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1950

Page

10

Hollywood Not More Ungodly

In Hollywood the Rev Louis H Evans pastor of First Presbyterian Church defends the city against claims of sin noting its large churchgoer share and praising actors like Dennis Morgan Virginia Mayo Michael O Shea Rhonda Fleming and Porter Hall. He lauds Miss Townsend for turning from six figure film pay to religion and urges reform without condemning the industry.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Een Townsend Louis H. Evans First Presbyterian Church of U. S California Drans’ Church Dennis Morgan Virginia Mayo Michael O'Shea Rhonda Fleming Porter Hall

Deeds and transfers listed with multiple payees and sums

Daily records show administrators and individuals transferring funds to various recipients including Julian F Butts Murray Dodd Earwood Frank Edgar Foster C A Moebes Seldon Garrison Laura Nunn Calumet Hecla Decatur Land Company J W Wardlow Alice Thrasher Edmonson Jessie Widener J B Chambers J B Yates D M Prater Bertie Prater Robert L Schultz O A Nelson and others with totals ranging from 1 to 8 734 24 dollars. An average of 70 000 seal pelts are taken each year from the Pribilof Islands.

Administrator of Veterans Affairs B. B. Brewer Julian F. Butts Murray Dodd Scott Drake, Jr Audrey S. Tillman Earwood Frank D. Edgar E. Foster C. A. Moebes Seldon D. Garrison Laura Nunn G. D. Arnett Robert Robinson E. Bean Thomas Crow Calumet Hecla Charles P. Tuck Decatur Land Company J. W. Wardlow Alice Thrasher Edmonson E. ©. Moon Jessie Widener J. B. Chambers J. B. Yates W. B. Yates D. M. Prater Bertie Prater Robert L. Schultz O. A. Nelson Pribilof Islands

Baptist Evangelism Conference Set in Birmingham Monday

Baptist leaders from the region gather in Birmingham for a three day evangelism conference at First Baptist Church with host pastor Dr. John L. Slaughter. State and out of state speakers include Dr. Ramsey Pollard Dr. C C Warren Dr. C Y Dossey and many others. The theme Christ Is The Answer and expected attendance exceeds 1000.

Birmingham First Baptist Church John L. Slaughter J. W. L. Wyatt Montgomery New State Ramsey Pollard Knoxville C. C. Warren Charlotte C. Y. Dossey Atlanta B. R. Justice Enterprise William Weaver, Jr J. W. Wells Reform Henry L. Lyon O. E. Burton Decatur Frank W. Lyon Prichard James T. Ford Huntsville Carl G. Campbell Harold W. Seever Mobile Farle Trent Roanoke James L. Tucker A. E. Carpenter Blount F. Davidson G. E. Puckett Attalla Visitation Sheppard Bryan Atmore Frank A. Heberlein O. F. Watts Howard College Choir Christ Mississippi River

Farm housing loan applications flood in Missouri

At least 534 applications for farm housing loans have reached the Farmer's Home Administration in six weeks. State Director Julian Brown noted the high demand and said applications are being processed as fast as possible on a first come first served basis.

Montgomery Farmer's Home Administration Julian Brown

Operation Which May Aid A Certain Type of Deafness

The article explains otosclerosis causing deafness and fenestration surgery as a by pass opening to stimulate nerves. It notes age and gender patterns, partial success rates, and risks like dizziness while highlighting benefits over hearing aids and improved social life for some patients.

Quarterly Meeting of Muscle Shoals W M U

The Muscle Shoals Woman's Missionary Union met at Hillsboro Baptist Church with 65 in attendance. Miss Louis Pruitt and Rev Faulkner spoke. officers resignations included Mrs. T M Givens and Mrs. Hubert Ray. Mrs W E Crow elected vice president. young people's leader position open. Lunch was provided by the host church and the program was led by Mrs J A Gomes.

Muscle Shoals W. E. Crow Courtland

Visits in Pennsylvania Highlight Family Ties and Recovery

A. Guy Terry returns from Phoenixville Pennsylvania where he visited his son Pat Charles Terry at Valley Forge General Hospital and learned of a lip surgery recovery. He then stayed with his daughter Mrs. E. T. Allard in Richmond Virginia and noted their new home. The piece mentions church events and a missionary meeting at Courtland Baptist with lunch served.

Pennsylvania Guy Terry Phoenixville Pat Charles Terry Valley Forge General Hospital Pat Terry Terry E. T. Allard Richmond Virginia

W. M. U. Study Course Planned in Courtland

Mrs. I. V. Legg of Athens will teach the Muscle preparatory book on missions at a Muscle Shoals Woman's Mission study session in Courtland.

Courtland Athens Muscle Shoals Missionary Union

Influenza Outbreak Affects Courtland Downs Residents

The community reports numerous flu cases across Courtland and Courtland Downs. Individuals named include Kay Myr Coffey Dwight Coffey Mrs Pruitt Parker Mrs Scruggs and the Crow family. Several others travel, visit Decatur, and plan activities while illness persists.

Kay Myr Coffey Dwight Coffey Pruitt Parker Scruggs W. E. Crow Winston Crow Courtland Courtland Downs Connie Letson Billy Ralph Tony Clifford Norwood Garland Murphree Normand Hutton

Mrs Amos Terry House Guest In Moulton Family

Mrs Amos Terry of Moulton visits with her son and family Mr and Mrs Guy Terry. Miss Tommie E Little stayed with her cousin Mrs Pauline Terry on Friday. Bil Reding and his family have

Newton Miss Clark Memorial Junior College Reding Sherill the Downs Sue Vines Jack Terry Saint Decatur Paul Nichols A. H. Vines Wallace Murphree Melba Vines Courtland Downs R. M. Landers Hatton Downs T. B. Clayton Lawrenceburg Amos Terry Moulton Guy Terry Tommie E. Little Pauline Terry Bil Reding

Rat Fleas Demonstrated as Plague Carriers in 1898

A historical note states that in 1898 scientists demonstrated rat fleas carry plague, establishing a key link between rodents, fleas, and the disease. The finding supported public health measures and further research into plague transmission.

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