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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1948

Page

3

Cpl Lee Grubbs Finishes Course At Scott Base

Corporal Lee S. Grubbs graduates from the Air Force communications school at Scott Air Force Base Illinois announced by Colonel James G. Pratt He becomes a qualified radio operator able to send and receive messages by code and voice Grubbs is the son of Mr and Mrs S K Grubbs of Decatur He previously served in World War II with a cavalry reconnaissance unit earning the European Theater Ribbon Victory Medal Army of Occupation Ribbon American Defense Ribbon and prior to Scott AFB was stationed at Tyndall AFB Florida as a radio mechanic.

Lee S. Grubbs Air Force Communications Scott Air Force Base Belleville Illinois James G. Pratt Air Force Cpl.Grubbs Cpl. Grubbs S. K. Grubbs Fourth Street West Decatur Cpl Grubbs Tyndall Air Force Base Florida

Beall Family Holds Reunion

Members of the Beall family gathered for a reunion at Cold Springs Clubhouse. Eight of twelve siblings attended with children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, representing several families from Eva Alabama Knoxville Tennessee Sanford Florida Cincinnati Ohio Huntsville Alabama Cullman Alabama and Montgomery Alabama.

Beall Cold Springs Club House T. J. Beall D.H. Daniell L. H. Merrell George Beall H. G. Self Donard Charles Stacy Ernest Beall Tommie Joe Beall Harold McClurry Parks Morgan Cleo Childers Eva Guy Giles Knoxville Tenn Olin Brannon Mobile Eulie Brannon Montgomery Spruell Beall Sanford Fla James Frederick Cincinnati Ohio Bertie Cummins Abelene Texas Darrell Funderburk Huntsville Curtis McClung Birmingham Frank Brannon Cullman Ollie Camp Aras

Berlin Blockade Crisis Dominates DeWitt Mor Column

Mackenzie argues Berlin crisis tests world opinion as Moscow rejects lifting the Berlin blockade. He notes Western air relief efforts, Russian threats, and the aim to pressure Western allies while the U.S. vows to stay.

Pvt William Crow Sent To Lowry For Automotive Expert Training

Pvt William Crow son of Mrs Julia Crow of Decatur long serving with the 319th Air Force unit has been ordered from Lawson AFB Georgia to Lowry AFB Colorado for a 28 week automotive mechanic specialist course. A four year veteran he served 18 months in the ETO with Army Engineers and will rejoin his unit at Lawson after training. He is married to Mrs Eula Crow of Chattanooga and their 10 year old son James.

William J. Crow Julia Crow Decatur 319Th Air Force Base Uit Lawson Air Force Base Lowry Air Force Base Colo Crow ETO Army Engineers Lowry Lawson Eula Crow Chattanooga, Tenn James

Southern Natural plans gas line loop and expanded supply

Southern Natural proposes a five mile 24 inch main line loop and extra facilities to dehydrate gas in the Gwinville area. It says it is negotiating for more gas from North Louisiana fields and may take more from that region to boost the Perryville to Pickens main line capacity by 16 million cubic feet daily, potentially eliminating the loop. The company sells gas for direct industrial use and resale in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi.

Gwinville Southern Natural Louisiana Perryville Pickens Miss

Revival attendance and local visits noted in Lawrence County

Several residents attend the Lebanon Church of God revival this week. Visits include Mr. and Mrs. Jack Key and Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Brewer from Decatur, and extended family gatherings at birthdays and weekend visits among residents of Decatur Speake Moulton and nearby areas.

Lebanon H. B. Way Speake J. A. McCaghren Eunice Almon Moulton Jessie McCaghren Bob Ayles Near Five Points Mose Owens Elois Hill Decatur Junior West

Revival at Hartselle Church of God Opens Sunday

Revival services at Hartselle Church of God begin Sunday evening at 7 30 and run for one week with Rev Grady Hogue of Springfield officiating.

Hartselle Church Hartselle Church of God Grady Hogue Springfield

Southern Gas Permit Given

The Power Commission authorized Southern Natural Gas Co. to boost its main line delivery capacity by 35 million cubic feet daily, to about 420 million. Estimated costs range from 3.531 to 3.678 million dollars, funding facilities across compressor stations, 24 inch loops, a Tallapoosa river crossing, and new lines to add reserves in the Gwinville oil field and serve ten communities including Trussville Fultondale Gordo and Montpelier.

Washington The Power Commission Southern Natural Gas Co Birmingham Ala Gwinville Meridian Trussville Fultondale Gordo Peasantt Grove Graysville Glencoe Isper Montevallo Ashvillilla Tallapoosa Pickens, Miss

Evangelist to Speak at Public Services in Illinois

Illinois residents are invited to attend upcoming services to hear the noted evangelist. The invitation describes a cordial reception and urges attendance to hear the preacher deliver his message.

Illinois

Polio cases rise modestly in Alabama in mid July

Alabama reports 33 polio cases through last week, up from 23 at the same point last year. Jefferson and Mobile counties lead with six and seven cases, while Montgomery has none. 17 of 67 counties have cases, with Etowah Elmore and Franklin among those with multiple infections.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Jefferson Mobile Montgomery County Mobile and Etowah Elmore Franklin Calhoun Cherokee Covington Crenshaw Escambia Greene Limestone Morgan Russell Talladega Tallapoosa Washington

Polio Outbreaks Reported in Several States This Year

The report notes serious polio outbreaks in North Carolina Texas and California after July. Public health officials monitor cases and advise vaccination to curb transmission across these states.

North Carolina Texas California

The Bible Speaks On Names Of The Church Ownership

The article argues that the New Testament church is owned by Jesus bought by his blood and should bear biblical names only. It cites Acts 20 28 Acts 4 12 1 Corinthians 6 20 and Eph 5 25 27 to show God’s ownership and purity of the church. It warns human names divide and mislead from Christ.

Jesus God Christ

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Lee Grubbs Scott Base Jones Coal J. R. Daniels Insurance and Financing Walnut Derater Appliance CO Birmingham Barons Johnnie Aycock Radio Shack Hi-Way Moulton St Mackenzie DeWitt Mor Russia Berlin United Nations Moscow Hugh Metropolis Germany America Britain Bolshevists Rundschau Lucius Clay U. S Red United States Caai Molly Tom Patty Raymond Poteete 4Th Ave South Sheffield High Stadium Sheffield WLAY Lazy Jim Day Minnie Pearl Lonzo Oscar String Bean Lew Childre Pvt William Crow Lowry Base Taurus Tigtaeitie 40 Entertainment Sagittarius Capricorn Une GX Aquari ARIES Leo VIRGO Clay R. Pollan Deas Libra Scorpio Lawrence County Red Hill Grant _ St Gene Aker Melos Nat Mac MELON Moody’s Leonard Moody Julian Moody Lawrence Phillips Southern Gas Loyd St.Joseph T. R. Harrison Studebaker H. Ryan East Moulton Peter Son of Churches of Christ Rom Packard Wiley Motor CO Packard Sales and Service Second Ave Decatur, Ala
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