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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1949

Page

3

Brothers Dead Two Are Held

Two brothers died after an altercation at a July 4 picnic near Trussville Alabama. Perry Moore aged 43 died in hospital while John Henry Moore 38 was pronounced dead earlier. Bert Brock and Charles Banks are held by order of Coroner Hilderbrand. Brock admitted striking John Henry Moore with a shotgun and Banks said he struck Perry Moore with a pipe.

Birmingham Trussville Perry Moore John Henry Moore Hilderbrand Bert Brock Odenville Charles Banks John Helms Brock Moore Banks

Town Creek news notes and social from Celia Martin

Town Creek and nearby towns showcase a long list of visitors hosts and family gatherings. Mrs Mildred Houston hosted eight ladies for lunch on Joe Wheeler Highway and Celia Martin appears in multiple notes alongside the Black family reunion on July 4 at Joe Wheeler Dam Harmony and local social chatter span guests from Nashville Birmingham and Allentown to Decatur and Mobile with travel by car plane and barbecues on riverbanks. Reports also mention a wedding in Town Creek and club events at Decatur Mizpah Chapter installation with local figures cited.

Mildred Houston Joe Wheeler Joe Spangler Joe Wheeler Dam Black Martha Black Melba Rush Martin Martha Ann Landersville J. Hubert Black Betty Letha Crook Billy Willard George Atkins Nashville Silas Black Clifton Martin Birmingham Ethel Cross Celia Martin Town Creek Ward C. Previtt Anita K. and Ward Jr Taylor Black Moulton Lewis Hubert Black Linda Allentown Roy Black Nancy Edward Borden Royce and Dewayne Decatur Ruth Cross Melvin Clem T.C S. B. Cross Joyce Phillips Miami Fla Rader Memorial Methodist Church R. R. Berryman Etta Sanderson Gladys Roberts Celia Marlin Country Club Mizpah Order of the Eastern Star Addie Owens Jessie Flannigan Beulah Garrett Tuscumbia Beatrice Key Taylor Wolf Springs Grady Bryant Travis Givens Clmentine Bowles L. D. Slaton Tommy Roberts Rogersville Relaves Guy Montgomery Henry Margarette Mammarelli Hershel Muston

Local Notes From Morgan County Rocky Ford Area

The community reports visitors and family gatherings. Ramer Anderson of Tennessee spent holidays with the Edwards and Ray families. Etta Wallace moved to George Sims home via Peek ambulance. Calvin McNutt of Anniston visited his parents Gaines McNutt and R L Ozelle. West was shocked by lightning but improving. Ralph and Mrs Johnson of Georgia visited McCormick family. Several visits and calls among McLemore Speake Breedlove Inker Sparkman and related households.

Reamer Anderson Tennessee Andrew Edwards Ray Etta Wallace Dyers Lemmonds George Sims Calvin McNutt Anniston Gaines McNutt R. L Ozelle Hollis West Ralph Johnson Georgia Herman McCormick Gaines -McNutt Calvin G. P. McLemore Etheridge Bates A. W. Taylor Mize Garrison

Flattened Arches One Bad Result of Pronated Feet

Many children worry parents as pronated feet cause outward turning and flattened arches. If wear favors the inner heel, treat with rigid shank shoes and raised inner borders to shift weight outward. Foot pads and exercises are often ineffective. severe cases may require surgery to restore arch position. Regular exams advised to catch problems early.

Children’s Memorial Hospital Chicago

Local notes from Hatton and Danville community

Lawrence County brief with multiple names and places. Mentions Miss Rubye Beck, Miss Ollie Kelsoe, families Speake and Hampton, Enon singing, revivals at Lebanon and Eaton Stephenson preaching, visits to Birmingham and Florence, and school activities amid a rainy week.

Ollie Jean Kelsoe James Thomlinson Danville Enon Sammy Stabler Lebanon Methodist Church Eldon Montgomery Baptist Church Manco White James Hartselle Charlie Roberts John Lee Speake Birmingham Charles Hoyt James Gilbert Decatur Warren New Marshall County Paul Terry Lawrence Kelsoe American Legion George Lindsey Jessie Lindsey Charles Speaker J. S. Pearce Cullman County S. L. Hampton Maggie Templeton Betty Hampton Dennis Hampton Bernard Hill Vera Nesmith Hatton Wheeley Dam Robert Mr. Warren John Wiley Seldon Kelsoe Charlies Speake Eaton Stephenson Marie Hampton Carrie Mae Florence Spencer

Rev J D Prickett Delivers Inspiring Methodist Sermon

Reverend J D Prickett filled his regular appointment at the Methodist church on Sunday delivering an inspiring message. Mr and Mrs Byron Vann and children of Tuscaloosa spent part of their vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs John Vann and family and sister Mrs K P Morris and family Mrs Louis Evans and baby of Dayton Ohio have returned home after a visit with their extended family.

J. D. Prickett Methodist Church Byron Vann Tuscaloosa John Vann K. P. Morris Louis Evans Dayton Ohio Gulfport Gene Long Bruton Ala J. E. Lindler Brooks Lindler Birmingham E. P. Morris Peggy Childers Decature Childers

Bes sie Cobb and kin visit relatives in Alabama and Indiana

Mrs Bes sie Cobb along with Mr and Mrs Eulas Thomas of Cullman and Mrs Clyde Teague of Falkville visited friends here recently. The Ryan family from Decatur and Indianapolis guests joined July 4 visitors of the Pattons near Cullman. Regie Long and Gene Long with Birmingham kin joined Lindlers for Sunday and other relatives from Bruton and Union attended church. Mrs Comer Livingston hosts and remains at home.

C. Sparkman A. W. Taylor Junior Cyers Lemmonds Addie Wallace Dr. Lavender Hartselle Coy Breedlove Bessie Cobb Eulas Thomas Cullman Clyde Teague Falkville Comer Livingston R. A. Ryan Monte Rice Glenda Cobb Indianapolis Ind Mary Joe and Nancy Carson Enterkin Decatur Marvin Patton Near Cullman Regie Long Johnnie Woodruff Mr. Woodruff Lem Bates Man

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