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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1948
Page
10
Alvie Sharp will serve as chair man of the Decatur curb market sellers committee elected at a Saturday meeting with an advisory committee of Decatur civic club representatives. Mrs. Paul Hicks was chosen secretary treasurer. Ten sellers attended with total sales of $146.24. Participating sellers included Mrs. R. W. Hicks, Mrs. A. M. Barron, Mrs. Newt Bailey and Alvie Sharp.
An advertisement touts SSS Tonic to boost low blood strength and alleviate symptoms of non organic anemia. It claims increased appetite energy and resistance, with benefits such as improved digestion and better general vitality. It urges readers to buy from drug stores and cites millions of bottles sold.
Towboat captain G B Mobley swam 300 yards through a river of flames to reach shore at Lock 9 on the Warrior River. Seriously burned, he was taken to Fairfield Tennessee hospital after his boat the Warrior of TC I and barges entered the fire at the lock caused by gasoline on the water. About a dozen crew remained on the vessel and were uninjured. Damage to the lock was estimated at 300 dollars. Fire crews doused remaining flames once the gasoline blaze subsided.
ATHENS Alabama July 3 with the approval of a 760000 loan by the Rural Electrification Administration for the county practically every farmer in the county is assured of farm and home electricity The loan will provide 132 miles of new lines 35 miles of extensions along present lines and 41 miles of tie lines Work is completing now on a previous 435000 REA loan and only material and labor shortages could delay the new construction
Arthur Lee Dennis McWright John Hampton Mrs. Joe Sandler Mrs. Mose Whitten and Mrs. Paul Hicks sit with advisory committee members Emmett Barron Glenn Bryant Redus Collier Charles Winston and T F Adams presiding. Other trustees present were Judge T C Almon J M Crain and Maynard Layman. William Sims, chamber secretary, attends.
Independence Day greeting extols the Bill of Rights as a centuries old guarantor of liberty. It warns that liberty can die if vigilance fades and cites dangers from dictatorial power both abroad and at home. The piece urges personal responsibility and safe driving to protect lives.
A newspaper horoscope page lists sun signs Aries through Virgo with date ranges and scattered digit codes. The column mentions general personality tendencies and warns about overthinking and trust in associates, framed in a vintage astrology tone.
A 17 year old girl told authorities she was dragged from a car and assaulted by two men who offered her a ride home on the Birmingham Bessemer highway. Andrew Hendrix, 23, and Jack Bowden, 25, were arrested and jailed on incident charges. The girl said she was dragged out and clothes torn, struck, and then kicked from the car and left at her home.
The Central Methodist church emphasizes Independence Day with a 10:50 A M sermon by Rev Opie S Gamble challenging good citizenship. Harold Groves and the choir present a patriotic program at 7:30 P M followed by a camp report from intermediates who attended Cook Springs. Rev G M Davenport to return home soon.
A sensational tribal collage depicts a police remark on drunken drivers versus armed bandits. The scene includes a woman driver defending herself over age, a stampede to the rear, a Decatur girl with laundry, and a rationing era gas siphoning anecdote.
Athens Ala July 3 Deputy Sheriff Roy C Beasley resigned this week due to ill health and doctors orders He served under two sheriff administrations and earlier was a city police officer Sheriff John G Sandlin has not appointed a replacement yet
Pfc Leon E Balch graduates from the Air Force communications school at Scott Air Force Base Belleville Illinois announced by Colonel James G Pratt He will serve as a radio mechanic maintaining ground and airborne communications equipment Balch 19 is the son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Balch of Decatur He enlisted July 24 1947 and completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas
The Windes Home Demonstration club met June 25 at Mrs. Ernest Maddox home. Arrangements of cut flowers enhanced the rooms. The president led the meeting with two club songs and Mrs. Ray read the devotional. Members reported on new flowers, business covered club tour expenses, and orders were taken for aluminum trays for camp. Exhibits for the fall fair were requested. Miss Jean Simmons gave a helpful demonstration on flower arrangements. Two members were mentioned.
Funeral services for Miss Lila Wray Bradford 20 were held at Sardis Springs Baptist church conducted by Rev. Joe Anglin. She died after a short illness at a Decatur hospital and was buried in the church cemetery. Survivors include her parents Mr. and Mrs. John S. Bradford four sisters and three brothers.
Miss Norton coached a travel game for seventeen members and four visitors at a Sunshine group gathering. The hostess served iced drinks, cookies and mints. The next meeting is set for July 23 at the home of Mrs Claudie Morris.
A brief note reports that much of Europe's copper needs come from the United States, highlighting trade patterns and interregional metal flows.
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