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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1946
Page
8
A large crowd attended the singing at Oak Grove Sunday night. Local families and visitors from Lawrence County and nearby towns joined in, with many notable visits and Sunday gatherings noted across multiple households. The community also enjoyed a baseball meeting at Caddo and Easybeate Springs, with Rev. M. L. Newcomb from Hartsville to preach.
Rev. Tucker and Rev. Winton lead revival at Ft Benn area this week. Mrs. Eldon Stidger and sister visited Pines relatives. J D Atkinson improving after illness. Shower honors Mrs Lonnie McCutcheon with many gifts. Joe Rice Black returns from Great Lakes training for a short visit. J B and R F McCanally drill wells near Lacey's Spring area.
The banana plant grows to a height of 30 feet, reaching notable size for a tropical fruit bearing system. This compact note records the plant’s maximum stature and growth potential.
In Morgan County Alabama Probate Court Ruth Williams Mitchell executrix of the estate of J. A. Dean ceases filing final accounts on June 26 1946. The court sets August 2 1946 for hearing to approve or disallow the settlement. Judge T C Almon issued July 10 1946 with publication July 11 18 and 25 1946.
Erin L. Walker as Guardian of George Vincent Walker non compos mentis filed accounts for partial settlement in the Morgan County Alabama Circuit Court equity case. The court set August 5 1946 for the settlement at the Register's office in the Morgan County Courthouse.
A public outcry sale of land in Morgan County Alabama is set for August 3 1946 under a decree from July 11 1946 in the case N A Tucker et al v Clarence Tucker. The property includes SE 1 4 of SW 1 4 of Section 4 Township 7 Range 4 West totaling forty acres plus buildings and improvements.
Mrs W A Helms Mrs Edward Lawrence and child visit Union Grove relatives. Decatur visitors Imogene Taylor visits Aunt Lucile Compton. Families and neighbors visit residents at Baughs infirmary and homes. Sgt Verdell Smith on furlough from Fort McClellan spends time here. Jimmie Walter ill at Kathryn Loosier’s Decatur home. Revival at Rescue set for second Sunday in August invites all.
Several local singers attended the Sunday singing at Hartselle and Cullman. Henry Turrentine bought a farm from Azel Curbie and moved in, with the infant of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Turrentine improving after colitis. A bus line from Addisonto Piney Grove to Decatur is announced. Jack McClellan recovers from a eye wound. A musical at Andrews Chapel drew a large crowd to fund a singing school, with next singing night planned in Corinth and local visiting friends noted.
A short note states the equivalent weight of 142 carats to one ounce, indicating a conversion used for gem measurement.
Mrs G C Vincen visited her sisters Mrs T W Howell and Mrs oc Scurrock in Sheffield last week. Mr and Mrs J Eral Peck and son Billy spent in Hartselle with their daughter. Corn losses due to high waters affected local families. Preaching at Blue Springs every second and fourth Sundays invites all.
A large crowd attended preaching at Friendship Sunday. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thomas and children of Lacon, Rev. and Mrs. Parker and Eloise, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Holladay and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Holladay of Cullman county. Summer school at Speake will begin next Monday.
The Tennessee Valley Authority proposes a closure of Hales Bar Lock Mile 431.1 from October 1 to October 18 for upper gate repairs and sill reinforcement. The delay aims to minimize navigation disruption, and operators may suggest alternative dates by replying to the District Engineer.
Rev Gilbert Speake and Mrs Speake of Cullman visited relatives here Tuesday. John Aldridge died suddenly near the county line and funeral was held Sunday. Miss Sara McCaghren returned to Jefferson hospital after vacation with her parents. Lige Wiley recovering from major operation. Bill Wiley bought Lewis Swindle’s farm near Speake. Charles Speake to open store soon. Born to Blutt Sandlin and wife a ten pound girl on Friday July 12. Farmers catch up with work after wet weather.
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