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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1949

Page

2

Death of Mrs. Cora Myers at Rock Springs church

Services for Mrs. Cora Bell Myers will be held this afternoon at 2 o clock at Rock Springs church near Mt Hope conducted by Rev. Sam My Stabler. Interment in the adjacent Brown's cemetery. Pallbearers listed. She was born in Mississippi and was 90, a longtime Moulton resident. Survived by three sons, four daughters, two sisters, a brother, 19 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Cora Bell Myers Rock Springs Mt. Hope Sammy Stabler Brown S. B. Bean Sidney Parker Jess Burfield Albert Burfield Clyde Parker James Thornton Mississippi Moulton Lawrence County John H Jim Landersville Frank Danville Myrtle Bean Magmie Bates Pearl Pennington Tony Mae Myers Myers Beulah Humphrey Becky Murphy Robert Smith

Long Illness Proves Fatal for Mrs D M Macoy

Mrs D M Macoy age unknown died this morning at 8 15 oclock at the Baugh Wiley Clinic after a ten day stay as a patient. Funeral services will be at Grant Street Church of Christ Tuesday at two oclock with Rufus Underwood officiating. Interment in Etna cemetery in Cullman county. Pallbearers listed with honoraries noted. Survived by husband Dave N Macoy a son Daniell B Macoy two daughters two sisters and four grandchildren.

D. M. Macoy East Church Street Baugh-Wiley Clinic Acey Grant Street Church of Christ Rufus Underwood Etna Community Cullman County Brown Carl Allgood Bruce Adams Dean Allgood Jack Stover Taft Howell Jack Morgan L. A. Rover Welch Dinsmore W. P. Baugh Bob Nelson J. C. Pressnell Macoy Dave N. Macoy Daniell B. Macoy Decatur J. E. Hambrick Albertville G. W. Andrews Huntsville H. J. Daniell Hartselle W. P. Elmore Brownfield Texas

Dodgers Dominate Phillies In Holiday Baseball

Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7 to 1 in the first of two holiday games. Preacher Roe pitched seven hits, Gil Hodges and Billy Cox hit homers, Puddinhead Jones homered for Philadelphia in the ninth. The two clubs scheduled a second game that afternoon.

Brooklyn Brooklyn Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Preacher Roe Dodgers Puddinhead Jones Gil Hodges Billy Cox National Philadelphia Simmons Konstanty Trinkle Bickeall Lopata Roe Campanella HHR Bkn Hodges Cox Phil Jones

Millionaire McCarthy Reveals Two Major Houston Deals

Oilman Glenn McCarthy signs a Gulf Oil contract valued at around 10 million and plans an 11 to 18 story Shamrock Hotel office building across from his hotel. He also negotiates exploitation of 20 000 acres of distillate leases in Austin County and has sold a 22 story Shell office building for over two million.

Houston Texas Glenn McCarthy Gulf Ofl Corp New Ulm Austin County McCarthy M.D. Anderson Fundation Houston Chronicle

Umpire Clarence Brown Stricken by Polio in Texas

In Abilene Texas on the Fourth of July Clarence Brown a Longhorn League umpire aged about 27 contracted poliomyelitis and is hospitalized at Big Spring after falling ill following a Ballinger game about a week earlier.

Abilene Texas Clarence Brown Brown Big Spring Ballinger

Ferry accident on Saales Stau Lake halts plans

East German newspapers report a ferry broke in two on Saales Stau Lake in Thuringia killing five children and injuring thirty five others. The incident occurred yesterday as rescuers continued efforts amid inclement weather. The story notes accompanying debate over displaying the American flag on bad weather days.

Berlin Chdren Saales Stau Lake Thuringia

The Star Spangled Banner Poem Passages

A historical arrival of the Star Spangled Banner lyrics with phrases recounting the flag’s resilience. Francis Scott Key is noted as the author, and the piece reflects on liberty, faith, and national pride amid war and peace.

Francis Scott Key

End Comes For Cancer Victim

Forrest Warren newspaper man died at his San Diego home after a six week battle with cancer. He was 71 or 72 and died peacefully at 5 AM his widow said. Warren had arranged his funeral and noted pallbearers, a brief service, and his cancer research appeal which had raised about 35000 dollars. He wrote the daily column People I Know and leaves a widow, two sons, six grandsons, a brother and a sister, all of San Diego.

San Diego Calif Forrest Warren Nina Warren San Diego Daily Journal Cancer Fund Vermillion Kan Wyiliam Allen White Emporia Kansas New Mexico Texas

Mrs J E Chappel visits Tennessee relatives over weekend

Mrs J E Chappel traveled Sunday to visit relatives in Tennessee. James Lee and son Jimmy from Birmingham stayed with relatives here for the Fourth. Young People's services were held nightly at 7 p.m. at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Chapel. Fourteen Morgan county arrests included public drunkenness and other charges. Herman Stover and son Donnie returned from Miami. A remark on cancer patients and Colorado's settlement history noted.

James Lee Jimmy Birmingham Melba Cal Tatsy Jean Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Chapel Ates Morgan County Herman Stover and Son Donnie Fifth Avenue West Miami Fla

Italy accuses Yugoslavia over Trieste currency move

Rome reports Yugoslavia introduced the dinar as official currency in the Trieste zone, a measure Italy calls a violation of the peace treaty. A government spokesman warns of necessary action to protect national interests as reports from Italian circles describe widespread ferment and disorientation among residents. The peace accord had designated Trieste as a free territory outside Italian control.

Rome Yugoslavia Trieste Italy Committee For

Fatal Beating Claimed Life Of Georgia Insurance Man

Police traced movements of Charles Bland Cartwright 45 assistant manager for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co in Columbus. He was found dead in a relative’s Jacksonville room after a severe beating fracturing his skull. He left to get a haircut and shine, was brought home by taxi, then found dead. Police located the taxi driver after an all day search.

Jacksonville Fla Georgia Charles Bland Cartwright Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of Columbus Cartwright Pelice

Mrs Reynolds Dies At Home In Hillsboro Area

Mrs Sarah Thomas Reynolds age 95 died at her residence on Decatur Street Sunday night. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM in Cottingham Cemetery near Hillsboro with Rev Will Coffey officiating. Brown's Funeral directors. She leaves two sons Charley and Monroe of Decatur, one daughter Mrs Sam Howell of Hillsboro, 18 grandchildren 35 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren.

Sarah Thomas Reynolds Cottingham Hillsboro Will Coffey Brown Sam Howell

Fourth of July Food Strike Shuts Reno Restaurants

Reno endures a mass strike as Culinary Workers and Bartenders stalled venues. Negotiations failed, restaurants closed, and the Employers Council ordered closures while volunteers fed thousands with free meals and a Western barbecue drew crowds.

Reno Culinary Workers Culinary and Bartenders Union Employers Council Pawning Park Washoe Horsemen's Park Old Virginia City Heart of the Fabulous Comstock Lode

Public Power Leader Dies In Lincoln Nebraska

Dr. Carl Dean Thompson 79 a noted authority on public ownership of utilities died last night in Lincoln Nebraska He moved to Lincoln to live with his sister Mrs Jessie Winchester Three decades ago he organized the Public Ownership and League of America and edited Public Ownership of Public Utilities A former minister he served in the Wisconsin House of Representatives from 1907 to 1909.

Lincoln Neb Carl Dean Thompson Jessie Winchester League of America Thompson Wisconsin House of Representatives

Death toll tops last year during three day weekend

Texas reports 36 deaths leading all states in the period. Michigan records 21 drownings and 9 other deaths. State totals list Alabama 323, California 1323? No. Correct values follow per line with interstate figures for traffic drownings and other causes.

Texas Michigan Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota O' Io Oklahoma Oregon Pennsyyvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Youth shot during holdup on hill. Brock identified

Sonny was killed after a robbery at gunpoint by William E. Brock 18. Betty told sheriff's officers Brock seized Sonny's wallet and threatened her. Sonny lunged at Brock and, in the struggle, Brock fired. Betty grabbed the gun, Sonny reportedly used it to fire four times.

Hawaii Produces Vast Pineapple Share Amid Global Demand

Hawaii, triple Delaware in area, accounts for about 90 percent of the world’s pineapple supply. The state’s pineapple industry dominates global production, shaping prices and trade dynamics for tropical fruit buyers worldwide.

Hawaii Delaware

De Gaulle Credits Patton With Berlin Drive Halted by Yalta Policy

Paris reports General Charles de Gaulle praising General George S. Patton Jr for a bold advance through France toward Berlin, saying Allied policy at Yalta limited the drive. De Gaulle spoke at a town square dedication honoring Patton and General Jacques Leclerc.

Paris Charles de Gaulle George S. Patton Jr Berlin Yalta de Gaulle Patton Jacque Leclerc France Germany

Woman Held For Shooting Husband

Rebecca Baker was arrested by city police and charged with shooting her husband Hilliard Baker 48 at 326 East Cherry Street. Baker is in serious condition at Decatur General Hospital. Officers Collier and Kennedy made the arrest.

Rebecca Baker Hilliard Baker East Cherry Street J. B. Whitmire Baker Decatur General Hospital Collier Kennedy

De Gaulle Commemorates Patton and Leclerc Birth of Paris Squares

De Gaulle visited Tilly and Pontchartrain to honor Patton and Leclerc as advance units of the Third Army crossed the Seine toward Paris. Squares were named Place Patton and Place Leclerc, honoring the allied generals and their roles in the liberation.

Berlin Yalta Danube Europe de Gaulle Tilly Paris Patton Third Army Seine River Pontithierry Leclerc Place

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Cora Myers Frigidaire R.C.A. Victor Baldwin Pianos Ars Gilimake J. E. Chappel Sally Luther Brown Ashland Ala Clay County Wild Reno Lincoln, Neb Gene Akern Gen. de Gaulle Government Busi Gage Federal Treasury Clancy Lumber Company Grayson, Ala Tasty Sandwich Shop Sherman Congress National Tax Equality Association S. laSalle St Chicago, Ill
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