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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1941

Page

2

Ghosts of a Break-In at the Train Room

Henry and Richard chase a suspected intruder through a house used as a model railroad hub. They glimpse a window being opened, hear boards creak, and fear a return by a club member as they secure umbrellas and check the basement room for another presence. The scene ends with an uneasy sense of pursuit.

Henry Richard Laurence Model Railroad Club Rich Pop Pyp

Morgan county singing convention draws local attendees

Lawrence County residents report strong turnouts at the Morgan county singing convention held at the Tabernacle in Hartselle on Sunday. Local clergy Rev J A Jones delivered services at the Baptist church and Rev Brooks plans next Sunday's Methodist appointment.

Morgan County Tabernacle Hartselle Grady Butler Talladega J. A. Jones Baptist Church Brooks Methodist Church Gilbert Wilson Florence Leon Posey Decatur

Farm Security moves 72 families in Georgia case

The Farm Security Administration plans to relocate 72 families from the Benning area as 4000 acres near Columbus are converted for military use. Owners may buy new farms with condemned property funds, while tenants and laborers are aided to find work and homes in rural areas.

Ascogee Ala National Defense Alabama Benning Russell and Muscogee County FSA Columbus

Mystery in the lodge unfolds with a tense pursuit

Henry and his son Richard, armed with a brace and improvised bravado, attempt to trap a hidden intruder in the lodge. Laurence Harkness leads a cover plan as they enter the dark hall seeking the killer tied to Ives death.

Henry Laurence Ives Richard

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