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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1950

Page

3

Party Contest Hearing Slated in Alabama District

In Montgomery a hearing is set for tomorrow at 10 AM before Circuit Judge Bowen Simmons to review contests accusing four loyalists of fraud in the May 2 primary. Richard T. Rives represents national party loyalists challenging the state committee subcommittee’s election actions.

Montgomery Ala Nation Party Bowen Simmons Richard T. Rives National Party State Democratic Executive Committee State Committee States Righters Russell Lee Coffee State Supreme Court Simmons

Early smallpox epidemic among Canadian Indians in the East

As early as 1635 smallpox introduced by Europeans spread widely among Canadian Indigenous peoples in the eastern regions, creating a severe health crisis and high fatality.

Mr Link Robinson praises HADACOL for health boost in Newport

A Newport man claims HADACOL corrected a stomach illness and gas, allowing him to eat normally and work without nerves or bloating. He notes doctors recommending HADACOL and touts its vitamins B1 B2 iron and niacin. The ad promises money back if no improvement and sells a trial size for $1.25.

Link Robinson Lindsey Newport Mr. Robinson Hadacol

New Tennessee Valley Dairy firm forms in Moulton

Moulton readers learn of the formation of Tennessee Valley Dairy Products Inc with W. G. Burch as president and J Aaron Templeton, Danville dairyman, as vice president. Directors include James P. Miller, H A Alexander, and J K Ayers. The plant aims to process milk, butter milk, ice cream, and grade A milk locally, with expansion possible to cheese and other products. The organization aligns with the Moulton Business Men's Organization efforts to create markets for local farmers in Lawrence County.

Tennessee Valley Dairy Products, Incorporated W. G. Burch Moulton Burch J. Aaron Templeton Danville Dairyman James P. Miller H. A. Alexander Moulton Business Men's Organization J. K. Ayers Leo Roberson Tennessee Valley Dairy Products, Inc Moulton Business Men’s Lawrence County Fau

City Court Busy With Assault and Public Drunkenness

Two negro women jailed for fighting and assault with a weapon, fined 16.50 each after guilty verdicts. A 15 year old white boy pleaded guilty to public drunkenness, fined 10 and costs, placed on three months probation. Four arrests and four public drunkenness cases involved three white men.

J. L. Weatherwax

Claim Too Much Cotton

Registered letters were mailed this week to about 300 counties regarding excess cotton claims. Officials warn growers to verify forms and deadlines to avoid delays, with counterclaims possible.

Tons of Weevil Poison Carried to Cotton Areas

The report notes large-scale movement of weevil poison from Moulton at week start to county cotton fields as weather allows application. Estimates show up to 500 tons sold in past three weeks with county agent Sam McClendon predicting as much as 3,000 tons may be needed for a normal cotton crop. Agricultural leaders welcome purchases and expect a strong crop if rain relaxes and dry spells persist.

Moulton Sam McClendon

Local couples take vacations across Florida Smokies and Texas

Mr and Mrs Farrel McKelvey and Mr and Mrs Herchel Boyles returned from a week long trip largely in Florida. Mr and Mrs Robert Henderson and sons Bobby and Bryan left for a Smoky Mountains vacation and other East destinations. Rev Will Wear spoke at Central Baptist Decatur. Rev G M Bynum and Mrs Bynum with Miss Mildred Bynum are visiting relatives in San Antonio and Houston Texas. Mr and Mrs Howard Burch were also mentioned.

Sonny Royer Maurice Dutton Lyndon Simms Yalon Terry Moulton Camp Westmoreland Jack Burch Thomas Warren Max Gordon Annie Terry Tennis Sanderson Dee Terry Birdis Terry Paul Montgomery Arthur Bays Ardmore Okla L. D. Harris Michael Valley View Texas Elmer Bays Lee Hardin Charlotte N. C John Hardin J. E. Wallace Decatur H. E. Weather Farrel McKelvey Herchel (Pinkey) Boyles Florida Robert B. Henderson Bobby An Bryan Smoky Mountains Will Wear Central Baptist Church G. M. Bynum Bynum Mildred Bynum San Antonio Houston Howard Burch

Ill and recovering local residents noted in brief

Wax Moulton ill but reported better yesterday. Mrs James Borden had tonsillectomy at Craig clinic Monday. Eastern Star to install Lavonia Porter July 20 at Masonic Hall. Ora Jackson guest of sister Mrs W R Legg in Florence. Mrs O D Sewell and infant moved from Craig clinic to Houston home. Louie Aldridge hosted by Etheredge family in Decatur. Church of Christ members heard Tom Corum Earl Aldridge. Rev Ellingham away at revival. Dr K L Rudolph spoke at Methodist service in pastor Bynum’s absence. Mrs Charles Wright and Baton Rouge family left after visiting Hamiltons.

Moulton James Borden Craig’s Clinic Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Lavonia Foss Porter Ora Jackson State Teachers College Florence W. R. Legg O. D. Sewell Craig Houston Louie Aldridge G. W. Etheredge Decatur Church of Christ Tom Corum Earl Aldridge Fitzhugh Ellingham K. L. Rudolph Athens College G. M. Bynum

Pecan Tree Requires Less Care After Establishment

A pecan tree is described as needing less ongoing care than other fruit trees once established, suggesting lower maintenance costs and simpler upkeep for growers.

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