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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1941

Page

3

Morgan County Teachers Elect Officers at Meeting

HARTSELLE Ala Special At the FebruaryMorgan County Teacher s Association meeting at Morgan County High School news officers were elected Mrs B G Hamilton president W J Terry vice president Miss Sarah Langston secretary treasurer Over two hundred teachers attended The principal address was by Simns NYA Supervisor from Birmingham Reports were given by eight group chairmen Delegates to ABA were replaced by appointing representatives led by W J Terry.

Hartselle Ala Morgan County Teacher's Association Morgan County High School News B. G. Hamilton W. J. Terry Sarah Langston NYA Simns Birmingham ABA W. J Terry

Real estate shifts in Decatur with Want Ads push

Real estate activity rises in Decatur as Want Ads offer property listings. Prospective sellers seek quick options and contact via phone number provided, signaling an active market maneuver.

Decatur

Inn to Reopen London After Fire Damage

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese on Fleet Street plans to resume operations next week after a Jan. 23 fire caused by a gnawed wire. The historic restaurant survived a bombing and an incendiary raid prior to the latest blaze.

London Fleet Street

Negro Youths Build $6000 School at Cost of $900

At Moulton Heights a four class room elementary school rose from salvage and thrift, replacing a fire-destroyed building. The National Youth Administration oversaw construction by local youths, totaling about $900 in cost for a project valued at $6000. It houses 88 students, with Principal Leon Sheffield and teachers Carrie Rogers and Carrie Harris.

National Youth Administration Moulton Heights Massey Summit Leon Sheffield Carrie Rogers Carrie Harris

Convicts' Army Truck Recovered Near Montgomery

An army truck seized by two convicts during a Kilby prison escape was found abandoned five miles from Montgomery. A passing motorist alerted highway patrols under orders to recover the vehicle, which belonged to the 104th anti aircraft battalion of the Alabama National Guard. The convicts’ garb was left inside the truck.

Montgomery Ala Kilby Prison Mon 104Th Alabama National Guard T. Weller Smith State Arsenal Kilby

Riley Reunion Celebrates J E Riley's 56th Birthday

A joyful Riley reunion gathered at 1503 Sixth Avenue South to honor J E Riley on his 56th birthday. Most children attended with spouses and grandchildren as Elbert Riley could not attend. friends included Tom Phillips Rev Norwood Edith Crow Lorene Shirley and B T House.

J. E. Riley E. C. Grantland Sixth Avenue S Herman Phillips Arnold Riley Alvas Shirley Harold Smith Elbert Riley Tom Phillips Norwood Edith Crow Lorene Shirley Mrs. B. T. House

Last Tribute Paid to Rev J A Bryan in Birmingham

A two mile funeral procession followed the black draped fire truck as Rev J A Bryan longtime pastor of Third Presbyterian was honored. More than 3 000 mourners attended while his son Rev Omas Bryan delivered the sermon. Firemen police and the chaplaincy he held for years led the escort. The city calls him Birmingham’s greatest citizen in a death notice.

Birmingham Ala J. A. Bryan Third Presbyterian Church Bryan Omas Rev Brother Bryan City Commission

War relocation aid assists 2400 families in three states

About 2 400 families from South Carolina Alabama and Georgia are being forced to move as military posts and defense industries expand. The Farm Security Administration FSA regional director announced offices have been set up in affected areas to list available lands answer questions and aid applications.

Montgombery Ala South Carolina Alabama Georgia Farm Security Administration FE. S. Morgan Southeastern FSA

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