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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1952

Page

13

Gamblers Ordered to Renew Stamps or Face Closure

Alabama gamblers were told they must renew federal gambling stamps within 30 days or face government action. Internal Revenue Collector William F. Davis said stamps issued since November 1 expired at midnight and the new period started today. Most stamps went to Phenix City addresses. recent buyers were Robert L. Dearman of the Carpenter Cafe in Milky and A G Johnson of Selma.

Birmingham Alabama William F. Davis Internal Revenue Davis Robert L. Dearman Carpenter Cafe Milky A. G. Johnson Water Ave Selma

Woman Falls to Death Over Niagara Falls

Scores of tourists watched as Mrs. Josephine Stachowiak of Cheektowaga fell into the Niagara River and was swept over the American falls. Notes found in a purse identified her. relatives said she was despondent over her husband’s death last fall. The body was not recovered.

Niagara Falls Niagara River Josephine Stachowiak Cheektowaga

Morgan County Students Attend University Music Camp

Three Morgan County high school students join the Ninth Annual University of Alabama Music Camp at the Northington campus. The two week program ends Saturday and serves almost 300 Alabama students in band orchestra vocal and piano. Anne Carrell Decatur plays violin in orchestra Martha Frances Garnett plays French horn in band Barbara Elaine Hollie plays piano.

Decatur Campers Shine at Shoals Creek on Westmoreland

Good Campers From Decatur on Camp Westmoreland of the Tennessee Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America, report 148 Scouts plus leaders and staff in the second week. The camp on Shoal's Creek 14 miles northeast of Florence offers a popular lake swimming area with 126 boys learning to swim and numerous merit badges earned. The Good Camper Award lists many named Scouts across Troops 60 19 and 63 plus Troop 92 Hartsville. The final period opens July 6 with 22 places still open for registration.

Westmoreland Tennessee Valley Council Boy Scouts of America Shoal’s Creek Florence Decatur Ernest Marshall John Robin Thomas Tommy White Jonathan Orr Tommy Guyton Leo Wright Jimmy King Bill Hutchison Norman Harris Julian Harris Willis Hudson Sammy Timberlake Mike McKay Fletcher’ McKelvey Mervyn Michael Russell Lynne Skipper Richardson John R. Randolph Larry Durham Bobby Jett Don Foster Boyne Yarbrough Bob Murphy John Mil Fred Dorris Neal Parker James Hurst Dewayne Smith Hartselle

Cullman Republicans Huddle on Vacancies in Probate Judge Race

Cullman County Republican executive committee met at the Cullman Courthouse to accept resignations for probate judge and District 2 road commissioner. They nominated Owen Williams for probate judge and Rev. W. T. Wilks for District 2. The State committee in Birmingham authorized the move and will meet July 2 to approve. A large delegation attended.

Cullman County Republican Executive Committee Cullman Courthouse Owen Williams W. T. Wilks Birmingham Republican Party

Funeral for Dr Luther R Cornelius Held in Cullman

Funeral services for Dr. Luther R. Cornelius of Cullman 5 who died June 27 were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Liberty Church with burial at Cross Roads Cemetery. Mass service directed. Rev. Sammy Hudson and Rev. B. Wright officiated. Surviving are his wife Ida, three sons J B Cornelius of Enceburg Tenn C E and N R Cornelius, five daughters Ruby Cornelius Mrs Mertie Goodwood New Orleans La Mrs Myrl Smith Cabin Illinois, twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Luther Cornelius Luther R. Cornelius Cullman Liberty Church Cross Roads Cemetery Sammy Hudson Rev B. Wright Ida Cornelius J. B. Cornelius Enceburg Tenn Julius Richard Cullman Hospital Sacred Heart Church Louis Funk O.S.B Charles M Julius Jr Magdaline Cecelia Josephine C. M. Richard

Funeral Services for Mrs Audie Mae Allcorn

Funeral services for Mrs Audie Mae Allcorn, who died in Cullman Hospital Sunday, will be announced pending arrival of a son in Korea. Surviving are husband R S Allcorn Cullman 5, four daughters Claire Phillips Christine Bradley Ann Thompson Lou Allcorn, and five sons A C Allcorn Korea Pat Mac and L Allcorn.

Audie Mae Allcorn Cullman Hospital Korea R. S. Allcorn Cullman Claire Phillips Christine Bradley Ann Thompson Lou Allcorn Corp. A. C. Allcorn Pat, Mac L. Allcorn

Ponce de Leon Records Gulf Stream Discovery in 1513

In 1513 the navigator Ponce de Leon charted and documented the existence of the Gulf Stream marking a milestone in early Atlantic exploration.

Ponce de Leon Gulf Stream

Wind Demands Holiday From Tragic Tractor Accident

In Kansas City a 16 year old tractor driver George Coons lost his hat when the tractor veered to the road shoulder and fell 25 feet into a creek. He was pinned under water and rescued by a passerby who saw the crash. A lumber truck driver, W L Pittman, avoided collapse after turning to help and escaped unharmed but cut his finger while freeing Coons. Coons was hospitalized in satisfactory condition after the incident.

Kansas City George Coons Coons W. L. Pittman Pittman

Bromley Brothers Are Still At Large

Four Bromley brothers remain at large in Northwest Alabama as police hunt them after three broke into Hodges jail to free Harold Bromley. They fled in a pickup after exchanging shots with Hodges police. Wesley Free man and Clyde Bromley aided the escape. They live near Hodges, about 20 miles southwest of Russellville.

Russellville Ala Bromley Brothers Liberty J. S. Byars Alabama Hodges Byars Wesley Freeman Clyde Bromley Harold Bromley

Dairying Areas Support Los Angeles and San Francisco

Irrigated valleys along the Pacific Coast supply dairy regions for Los Angeles and San Francisco. The statement notes the geographic link between valley irrigation and milk production serving both cities.

Los Angeles San Francisco Pacific Coast

Theyre Ducking Out Out They Musta Seen Me

Fragmentary dialogue hints at a high tension confrontation involving Pagan and a speaker. Unclear participants and setting limit detailed context. The lines suggest a dramatic moment with evasive action and a claim of being noticed.

Pagan Gal

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