Local Briefs and Notices Round Up
Partly cloudy Sunday with scattered thundershowers and gentle variable winds on the coast. Rev M G Fields returns from Jasper to preach at Flint Sunday. Dr J G Hamilton jokes with a friend about frost this morning. Winston Powell back from two weeks with The Daily in Georgia. E W Collier reflections on hot weather as a reminder of hotter days to come. Mr and Mrs George LaBoon and daughter Madge visiting Greenville S C. Miss Novell and Wilma Lott visiting Decatur. Alcoholics Anonymous unit to meet Tuesday at 7 30 with a Birmingham speaker. 95 degree high and 76 low reported. M T Burk and The Daily begin annual vacation, then back to work. Dr Stanley Dort Huntsville to speak at Salvation Army service on Sunday evening. Your Outlook On Life sermon at St Pauls Lutheran Church at 10 30. Lonnie Lowery ill with mumps. Rising Sun Lodge 29 to meet Monday at 7 for work and examinations. James H Dunlap home for Fourth of July weekend, stationed in Norfolk Va with one year Navy service. Mr and Mrs C E West Columbus Ga and Mr and Mrs Carl West and Patsey of Hart selle guests of Newell Dunlap and Tommie of Falkville. E C McDaniel Union Hill high school principal travels to Montreal N C to join sister at Presbyterian church conference. Mr and Mrs Anthony F Jones Leeds Road Leeds Bradford England announce birth of twin daughters. Miss Dean Moore of Carraway Methodist hospital Birmingham visiting. Timothy Nelson improving at Decatur General hospital. See Diary on Page 2 Quickies by Ken Reynolds.
Pumping Station Reaches Capacity To Meet Water Demand
Decatur Water Department operates the pumping plant 24 hours daily at 4,000,000 gallons to meet the heaviest demand in 11 years. Manager George Godwin says continued demand may force curtailment of nonessential uses. expansion to 8,000,000 gallons daily begins, not complete until after April 1950. The Municipal Utilities Board may convene to discuss possible water-use ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Water Department
George Godwin
City Water Department
Godwin
Municipal Utilities Board
Governor May Seek Increase In Road Bonds
Alabama politics focus on a $40 million road bond plan as Governor James E. Folsom weighs a larger $80 million to $160 million package. House sponsors Martin and Benford push a constitutional amendment to authorize bonds, with administration wavering on support as amendments arise. If approved by both Legislature and voters, bonds would fund highway construction as general obligations of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
James E. Folsom
Folsom
W. L
Doe) Martin
Greene County
J. J. Benford
Marshall
House
Ward McFarland
House Transportation Committee
McFarland
Martin-Benford
Credit Company Twice Robbed on The Same Night
Commercial Credit Corporation suffered two robberies Friday night. Robbers entered the Bank Street office and took $30, according to manager Wilson Morgan. A black 1948 Plymouth with license 52¢3647, owned by the company, was stolen while parked at Taylor Apartments, 512 Oak Street, about 11 pm. No arrests were made, police chief J B Whitmire said.
Jones Boys In Court Tangle
Buckshot Jones a 30 year old farmer of Danville is jailed in Lawrence county charged with assault with intent to murder his brother in law Sam Jones. A peace proceedings warrant also binds him. Bond details framed in a Saturday hearing per Sheriff Byars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckshot” Jones
Danville
Lawrence County
Sam Jones
George Yars
Byars
Buckshot
Sam
Sheriff Byars
Jones
Price for Land Not Accepted by Decatur Board of Education
Walter Jackson, Decatur superintendent, announced the board rejected a $5,000 offer for 3.72 acres of land for a negro high school athletic field from the J. E. Penney estate. The board had temporarily delayed condemnation to seek agreement. The suit in Morgan probate cites prior $4,000 offer in March by the education board. trustees Paul Mayhew Penney and Birmingham Trust National Bank named. An estate response claims condemnations lack legal authority and refuses to pay a fair price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Board of Education
Paul Mayhew Penney
Birmingham Trust National Bank
A Eyster
Eyster
Calvin and
Bloodworth
Atterpore
Decatur R
Bond Drive Nears End as Alabama Totals Update
The state reports Alabama bond sales from April to June at 7,430,744.77 with 1,629,255.23 left to reach July 15. County chairs Morgan Pickens Pike note quotas met. twelve counties exceed goals and 25 counties show 80 percent plus, led by Jefferson and Fayette among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve
Alabama
Ed Leigh McMillan
U. S. Savings Bonds Division
McMillan
Morgan, Pickens
Pike County
Barrett Shelton
Decatur
A. B. Sullivan
Carrollton
E. C. Bassett
Troy
Autauga
Barbour
Bullock
Butler
Clay
Cleburne
Conecuh
Dale
DeKalb
Elmore
Escambia
Fayette
House Democrats Call Caucus to Talk Farm Program
Washington July 9. House Democrats scheduled a caucus for next Tuesday to discuss farm production payments legislation before the House Agriculture Committee. A party leader said the session would let members question committee members on a trial run enciston payment bill sponsored by Irman Pace of Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
House Agriculture Committee
Irman Pace
Limestone Lad Killed by Tractor Wheels Near Mt Mozelle
A Limestone boy Erdie Robertson 13 was killed near Mt Mozelle when he slipped from a moving tractor. His brother Fred Jr. 13 drove the tractor. The accident occurred about 7 30 p m Friday. Surviving are his parents and nine siblings. The report notes other traffic deaths since Friday and mentions funeral services in Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limestone
Bnly
Mt. Mozelle
Athens
Grigsby Griffis
Erdie Robertson
Fred, Jr
Erdie
Fred Robertson
Lester
Doskey Scott
Siluria
Birmingham
J Compton
Shelby
Mose Cooley
Baby buried by unwed mother survives 14 hour ordeal
Montgomery July 9 A newborn girl buried alive by her young unwed mother survived a 14 hour ordeal. Detective Chief Lewis Miller said the infant was dug up at 10 30 am and both mother Ida Roberts about 20 and the baby were taken to a hospital in good condition. Charges of assault with intent to murder will be filed against Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Lewis Miller
Miller
Ida Roberts
Senator Russell Opposes Arms to Europeans
Senator Russell of Georgia assailed the administration's proposed foreign arms program as only the first take on an outlay he estimated at 1.45 billion dollars. He warned it could cost more than marshal men and said funding Eastern Europe with military equipment risks a larger future expense. He indicated opposition while supporting the North Atlantic treaty itself as debate resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russell
D-Gu
Appropriations Committee
Europe
North Atlantic Security Alliance
Vice Consul Olive Beaten by Chinese Red Cops
William M. Olive, U S vice consul in Shanghai, was released after three days in jail following his consulate jeep incident during a mass parade. Consul General John Cabot says Olive was brutally beaten and signed a false confession. Medical exam found multiple bruises and possible internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red
Shanghai
V. S
William M. Olive
John Cabot
Olive
Ironton
Cabot
U. S. State Department
Nanking
United States
Country Club Election Near For Decatur Club
The Decatur Country club schedules its annual stockholders meeting and the election of six directors from twelve nominees on Tuesday at eight. Frank Stone currently serves as president and notable improvements including road paving tennis courts lighting and lockers highlight the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Country Club
Douglas Dodd
T. H. Fitzpatrick
Joe Hagler
Lyle Bate
A. L. Johnson
Dr. B. Kennedy
A. S. Kramer
R. G. McNelly
R. W. Orr
Frank Stone
John Wood
J. W
Chiang Kai-Shek to Meet Philippine Leader in Secret Conference
Chiang Kai-shek is due to fly from Formosa to Baguio for a secret conference with President Quirino. The meeting, likely focusing on an anti-communist Pacific alliance and a possible exile site in the Philippines, suggests Chiang plans for a future base outside China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Chiang Kai-shek
China
Philippines
Ipidio Quirino
Chiang
Formosa
Baguio
Quirino
Britain Eyes $1 Billion Trade Pact With Communist Nations
Britain plans to expand trade next year to about 1 billion dollars with Soviet Russia and three other communist nations amid a dollar crisis. Officials say this would be about six percent of Britain’s total world trade as talks with Russia Yugoslavia Hungary and Czechoslovakia intensify. U S Treasury Secretary Snyder and British Chancellor Cripps discuss the financial trouble and aim for a joint communique after meetings at Chequers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibres
Thur Gavshon
Britain
Russia
Treasury
Board of Trade
Yugoslavia
Hungary
Czechoslovakia
U. S
John W. Snyder
Stafford Cripps
Snyder
Attlee
Directory Co. Is Formed Here in Alabama Industry Directory
Southern Directories Inc filed a certificate of incorporation in Morgan County probate court. The company is capitalized at 25000 dollars to publish an industrial directory and register of Alabama industries. Officers include Thomas J. Arledge as president Clifford Penney as vice president and J O Austin as secretary treasurer. The publication title is The Arledge Classified and Consolidated Directory and Register of Alabama Industries. See DIRECTORY on Page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Directories Inc
T. C. Almon
Morgan
Register of Alabama Industries
Thomas J. Arledge
Clifford Penney
J. O. Austin
Penney
Arledge Classified and Consolidated Directory
Calm View of Job Outlook is Held by Group
A congressional committee, led by Rep Hart, reports unemployment rising but not at alarming levels. Truman plans a midyear economic report to Congress as business slumps and more part time work reduces overtime. Government data show more people employed than in most years, though unemployment climbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin L. Arrowsmith
Washington
Congressional
Truman
Congress
Senate-House
Rep
Hart
D-Nj
Guardsmen Begin Camp Training Drive From Fort Benning
Over 400 Guardsmen of the 1343rd engineers battalion under Major Cole V Blanken ship depart by motor convoy escorted by the Alabama Highway Patrol for the annual National Guard field training at Fort Benning Georgia The 50 vehicle convoy travels 35 miles an hour reaching Harmony church area this evening Radios will maintain road control and pay and allowances mirror regular service members with minimum pay set at 37 50 for recruits with under three years service plus board clothing housing and medical care The government funds all annual training expenses for the Guard through the Army National Guard bureau
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1343Rd Engineers
Cole V. Blankenship
Alabama Highway Patrol
National Guard
Fort Benning
Georgia
Harmony Church
Truman
The
Department of the Army National Guard Bureau
National Military Establishment
Prizes Totaled for North Alabama Horse Show Tourney
The North Alabama horse show offers 1650 in prizes with proceeds aiding sight conservation. Judges attend as Sam Wheat chairs, Princess Elizabeth the first entry by Judge James H. Crow. Local merchants Cole Pa entertain referees, entry blanks at Dinsmore Furniture Co. or P O Box 1411. Seventeen classes include walking horses and ponies, entries due before July 19, rain dates shift to the following night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Wheat
James H. Crow
Princess Elizabeth
H. R. “Moose
Sherrow
Lion's Club
Will Cole Pa
Dinsmore Furniture Co
P. O. Box
Itcel
Burt Hunter
Lewisburg
Tena
Round Up of Those Billed Due Monday
Alabama Birmingham July 9 grand jury charged 14 persons in Jefferson county hooded mob violence indictments include flogging and cross burnings. William Hugh Morris jailed for contempt over records. bond offered but declined. KKK officials presented at jury session blamed not for violations. Judge Wheeler praised jury and urged public awareness, with attendent moves toward continued inquiry next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham. Ale
Jefferson
Birmingham
Ku Klux Klan
William Hugh Morris
Federated Ku Klux Klan Inc
Federated Ku Klux Klans, Inc
Ku Klan
E. P. Pruitt
KKK
Alvin Horn
Talladega
Robert J. Wheeler
Clay
Walker
Marion
Mask
Hearing Set For Garnie Puckett On Probation Status
A probation hearing for Garnie Puckett, 46, of South Morgan, is scheduled for Thursday at 2 P M before Circuit Judge Newton B Powell. Attorney Russell Lynne will represent him. Puckett previously escaped jail in 1930 after a canting charge, surrendered in 1947 for three years parole, and was later re-arrested on a dual charge of threatening his wife and manufacturing whiskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnie Puckett
Newton B. Powell
South Morgan Farmer
Russell Lynne
Puckett
Self
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M. G. Fields
Flint Baptist Church
Jasper
Eastside Baptist Church
Fields
Flint
J. G. Hamilton
Winston Powell
Daily
Mr. Powell
E. W. Collier
George LaBoon
Madge
Greenville, S. C
Novell and
Wilma Lott
Hartselle 3
Alcoholic Anonymous
St. John’s Parish House
T.V. A
M. T. Burk
the Daily
Yes
Stanley Dort
Huntsville
Salvation Army
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Lonnie Lowery
Sixth Avenue West
Rising Sun Lodge
D. L. Allen
James H. Dunlap
Newell Dunlap
Norfolk
Navy
C. E. West
Columbus, Ga
Carl West
Patsey
Hartselle
Tommie
Falkville
E. C. McDaniel
Union Hill High School
Montreal
N. C
Johnson Barrett
Shaw
Indianola
Atirmingham
Presbyterian Church Assembly
Barrett
Presbyterian Church of
Anthony F. Jones
Leeds Road
Bradford
Yorkshire
England
Dean Moore
Carraway Methodist Hospital
Birming
Bill Moore
Timothy Nelson
Billy K. Nelson
Decatur General Hospital
By Ken Reynolds
Moulton
Bond Drive
House Democrats
Caucus
Suvives Ordeal
Lizzie Hurn
A. H. Graham
Clyde Jones
C. H. “Inson
By Fred Hampson
Communist Liberation Daily
Liberation Daily
Country Club
North Alabama
Klan
Diamoud
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