Memorial Service At HartselJe Campgrounds Today
A memorial service honoring many who aided in years past will be held at HartselJe campgrounds this afternoon at 2 30. The event continues a week long meeting through July 9 with dining dormitories cabins and free camping. Rev Clay Milby and speakers Dr L Brasher and Dr Horace Sprague will lead the services and music. The list of honored individuals includes B W Huckabee A J Quattlebaum H Gaines Scuddy and many others. Guglielmo Marconi is noted as the inspiration behind wireless development.
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HartselJe
L. Brasher
Attalla
Horace A. Sprague
Central Methodist Church
Evansville
Ind
Clay Milby
Valdosta
B. W. Huckabee
A. J. Quattlebaum
H. Gaines Scuddy
Bud Robnes
Ae C. Morrison
Wallace A. Murphree
John F. Owen
L. Stratton
E. A. Ferguson
J. C. Johnston
Harps
Gisler Chambelain
Armstrong
John Waters
Clay Puckett
Luther Puckett
Raymond W. ‘Orr
Tempie West
L. B. Sandlin Sr
D. J. Anders
Geo. Beasly
William Beasley
Paul Brasher
Banks Bradley
Nettie Brown
John Chaney
R. L. Cooper
Ethan Davis
Lou Davis
Will Grice
Sam Grantland
Burl, Hardwick,Sr
Myrtle Hull
Andrew Jones
Fay Jones
Annie Bradley Jones
Jim Lott
Pete Lott
Annie Lamar
Martha W. Lovelady
G. W. Mynatt
Maggie Massey
Buddie Morris
Sherman Martin
Maude McDaniel
J. A. Miller
John Orr
Welch Orr
Lillie Sheats Penn
Jim Price
R. W. Puckett
Geo. W. Puckett
Nora Puckett
Mollie Price Puckett
Guin Puckett
J. T. Parker
Praytor
G. W. Royer
Lanier Royer
Chas. H. Sandlin
Milton Speake
W. D. Sheats
J. C. Sheats
Sally Shelton
Bud Story
Hayes Sheats
Bill Sandlin
Arthur C. Summerford
J Sheats
G. B. Summerford
Teague
Leeman Te Teague
Doris Teague
Linson
Monroe Teague
Ney
Lly Turney
Athan Teague
Dora Cain
L. O.aldsmith
L. O. Waldsmith
P. W. Woodruff
Red Cross Leaders Discuss World Peace Efforts
The article notes Frank Go chairman of the Morgan county American Red Cross spoke Friday at the national Red Cross convention in Detroit. He emphasized peace during wartime and cited the need for a stable resource base, mentioning board members Col Montgomery Marion and Hugh Albany among others.
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Frank Go
Morgan Co
American Red Cross
Weather Outlook Marks Four Day Weekend Across Nation
Ideal weather prevailed over most of the country as the four day weekend began. Northeastern states saw good conditions for picnickers while other regions reported mild conditions with a potential freeze noted in early records.
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E Northeeh
Aenn
Diamonds and Gold Strike Reported in Venezuela
Air Force scientist Dr. Paul Nesbitt disclosed a major diamond and gold find in Venezuela's jungle, noting 10,000 square miles closed to halt smuggling. He cited substantial samples found by Venezuelan geologists and warned border smugglers from Brazil. He asked if the discovery could threaten the British diamond monopoly.
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Montgomery
Ala
Venezuela
Air Force
Paul Nesbitt
Maxwell Air Base
Nesbitt
The
Air University
Nesbit
Brazil-Venezuela
South America
Weather snapshot from Cadillac to the nation
A Cadillac Michigan reading notes 32 degrees with generally fair skies nationwide aside from light scattered showers in Wisconsin and Northern Minnesota. Temperatures remain near normal in most areas outside the cold belt.
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Cadillac
Mich
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Economizer Mercury Car Offer From Decatur Dealer
June 29 1950 letter from Blackwell Motors invites local owners to trade in for a new Economizer Mercury. It promises weekly arrivals though no immediate color or body style choices, highlights high trade-in allowances and potential cash difference, and offers free appraisals. Signed by Fred King and George Wallace Jr.
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Blackwell Motors
Negro Who Escaped From Courtroom Is Captured
Moore, a 27 year old Negro, who slipped away from Decatur court on May 23, was recaptured Friday by Police Chief J. B. Whitnies and Sgt. Collier in the Beaver Dam district east of Mooresville. He faced charges of violating the prohibition law and false pretense and made a dash for freedom as officers pursued another prisoner.
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Moore
Decatur Rea 'S
J. B. Whitnies
We Collier
Beaver Dam
Mooresville
Whitmire
Diamonds and gold find linked to Venezuelan jungles
The excerpt describes an expedition sponsored by the University of Puerto Rico that discovered diamonds and gold in Venezuelan jungles. Nesbitt observes the discovery and notes delays in news reporting via radio-telephone. One geologist hurriedly returned to Caracas with the news, tipping off a Caracas contact. The discoverers are identified as Dr. Marc De Civrieux of the University of Venezuela engineering school.
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Nesbitt
University of Puerto Rico
Ston
Caracas
Venezuela
Clewey
Marc de Civrieux
Engineering School
The
University of Venezuela
Hill Speaker At Dedication
Senator Lister Hill spoke at Reynolds Metals aluminum cable mill dedication in Listerhill Alabama calling the Korean invasion part of Russia’s world conquest plan. He praised Reynolds founder R S Reynolds Sr and noted notable attendees including Senator Sparkman Rep Jones and TVA chairman Gordon Clapp.
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Russia
South Korea
Hitler
Rhineland
Japan
Manchuria
Ethiopia
Korea
America
Alabama
R. S. Reynold Sr
Reynolds Metals
St. George
Aluminum
Reynolds
John J. Sparkman
Dala
Bob Jones
D-Ala
Gordon Clapp
TVA
Psychologist Opposes Punishing Fire Bug Segee
A Columbus psychologist who interviewed Robert Dale Segee argues the youth should not be punished for a string of fires and killings. He says Segee needs psychiatric treatment and may be helped by a psychiatrist. The report to State Fire Marshal Callan outlines Segee’s admissions of arson and murder across Hartford, Ohio, and New England.
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Columbus
Robert Dale Segee
Ohio
Alfred Wilson Children’s Center
Higley
Harry J. Callan
Callan
Segee
Ringling Bros. Circus
Hartford
Conn
New Hampshire
Maine
Mrs. Jacobs Named On DAR Committee
Mrs James B Patton the newly elected president general of the Daughers of the American Revolution named 29 women to head major committees The assignments include Conservation Mrs Mark A Smith Macon Ga and Radio and television Mrs Henry Grady Jacobs Scottsboro Ala This report notes national DAR leadership action in Washington on July 1.
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Washington
James B. Patton
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
National Organization
Conservation
Mark A. Smith
Macon
Henry Grady Jacobs
Scottsboro
Ala
FBI probes lost ballots in Carrollton primary tally
The FBI is reported to be investigating 294 lost ballots from Carrollton Georgia in the Democratic primary. An Atlanta Journal source says the inquiry covers the tenth precinct where governor votes were 322 short of issued ballots with 28 ballots cast but irregularities noted.
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Carrollton
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Atlanta Journal and Constitution
FBI
Sparkman Leads Senate Panel On Small Business Aid
Senator Sparkman heads a Senate committee studying small business problems and ways to ease government dealings. The panel, lacking legislative power, seeks practical steps like fair rubber allocations and tax reform to help firms such as Robbins Rubber Co. in Sheffield Alabama expand and meet government orders. Open hearings with Treasury officials may begin soon and Sparkman savors the new challenge.
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Sparkman
Washington
America
Alabama
Robbins Rubber Co
Sheffield
Ala
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Department of Commerce
Jess Larson
General Services Administration
Treasury Department
Barkley
Parole Grants Free 17 Convicts in Alabama List
A Jefferson county man who served nearly all of a 30 year murder sentence was among 17 convicts freed by Alabama's pardon parole board. Four additional 20 year prisoners were released, with Will Davis of Birmingham the oldest on the list. Terry Nelson, a 20 year prisoner, is noted as a brother of a local figure.
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Montgomery
Ala
Jefferson County
Will Davis
Bimingham
Terry Nelson
Government Affairs and Public Opinion Worth Consideration
The article asserts that the general operation of government and the public’s opinions and ideas deserve thoughtful consideration. It frames civic discourse as essential to national well being and governance.
Parole Decisions Listed For County Prisoners
A 1940s to 1950s parole list names inmates from Jefferson and surrounding counties with sentences ranging from two to ten years. Names include Joe Willis, Clarence Guthrie, Edmond Fowler, Ray Lyles, and Rogers. Cases cover assault with intent to rob, murder, burglary, larceny, and manslaughter with dates spanning 1946 to 1950.
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Pritchard
Nelson
Mobile
Ea An Davis
Jane Stes
George Smith
Mourdee
Thes Poosa
Joe Willis
Megro) — Foo
Jefferson
Ralls J. St Teac
Cherokee County
Cleveland Hartney Duff
Calnes Poosa
Edmond J. Fowler
Clarence Guthrie
Walker
Do. C. Lindsey
Montgomery
Ray
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Aetasian Alps
Don's Floor
Don Williams
Austinville
Austinville’ Methodist Church
Bright
Qver
Notigi
Scott
R. J. Scott
SoLomMon Islands
Feass
King Feareres
Decatur
Yours
Fred King
George Wallace, Jr
W. R. Rogers, Jr. Lampkin Guy
R. Rogers,jr
Lampkin
Hill
Mrs. Jacobs
DAR
Gospel Meeting
Piney Chapel
Church OF Christ
Old Hillsboro Road
Wayne Coats
Wilbur Jennings
Washington Service
Senate
John Sparkman
Carl Elliott
House
Alabama Veterans of Foreign Wars
Congressional
ATTIC
Elizabeth Taylor
Spencer Tracy
Belk’s
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