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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1949

Page

7

Cotton Industry Leaders Meet at Belle Mina July 22

A Morgan County Farm Bureau alert invites cotton growers and key leaders to a two o’clock meeting at Belle Mina station on July 22. The session aims to discuss Alabama cotton programs and push stronger National Cotton Council participation with regional leadership input and farmer educational programs.

Belle Mina Station a= Ae Morgan County Farm Bureau National Cotton Council Hartselle Alabama Rgan County Tennessee Valley Sub- Agricultural Experiment Station Belle Mun Alabama Farm Bureau Montgomery Morgan County Farm Bureau

Hinton Angered by Arrests Alleged in Triple Murder

Wiggins Miss July 20 A Mississippi highway patrolman testified Murdock Hinton said he killed Sheriff J E Nelson because he was tired of being arrested earlier. The defense hints at temporary insanity as a possible strategy while witnesses place Hinton at his home during the Christmas week killings. Hinton 48 of Lucedale was charged with killing Nelson and with the deaths of his ex wife, his daughter and her infant at the former wife's home near Lucedale.

Wiggins Miss Murdock Hinton George County J. E. Nelson Mississippi Highway Safety Tommy Martin Hinton Stone County Nelson Martin Lucedale Gloria Jean Taylor Svend Larsen Bidwell Adam Guy Krebs Jackson County

Local Telephone Choice Near Birmingham

Bessemer residents face a decision to join nearby Birmingham users or continue paying long distance tolls for calls between the two cities.

Bessemer Ala Birmingham

Jaycees Hear Health Official On Dental Care

Dr. L. R. Murphree Morgan Limestone health officer told the Junior Chamber of Commerce that brushing four minutes after meals and one minute after any eating or drinking is essential to prevent dental decay. He called dental health a priority for Morgan County.

L. R. Murphree Morgan- Limestone Chamber of Commerce Murphree Morgan County Jaycee Tommy Bingham Kyle Grigsby Huntsville TVA Health Service

Dr Barton to Speak on Liquor Problems at Town Creek

Dr L E Barton A D D D minister and publicist will speak at Town Creek Station Baptist Church on Thursday July 21 at 7 30 p m. He will present an informative address on liquor problems. Barton is a known platform speaker and a large crowd is expected. Everyone is invited.

L. E. Barton Southernpaist Convention Town Creek Station Baptist Church Barton

Loss of Blood in Childbirth Serious for Anemic Mother

Anemia heightens risk during delivery. Screen pregnant women for iron deficiency, treat iron shortages with diet rich in meat eggs liver green vegetables and iron preparations. Manage continued bleeding, infections, and drugs harming red cells. blood transfusion may hasten recovery.

King

Athens School Board Names Teachers and Principals

Athens announces opening of county rural schools for summer session and lists new and retained educational staff. D L Howater E F Bullington Cecil Gregg B L Rich B D Broad Water Amos C Clanton Floyd R Johnson retains staff. Julian Newman names W A Owens as Athens Junior high principal. J L Cowart band director and Wilma Ashford in charge of public school music. Ronald Jarrett funeral held for 21 year old son of Mr and Mrs Clifton Jarrett with service conducted by two ministers. Various local residents noted for vacations moves church projects and new homes.

Ardmore D. L. Howater Clements E. F. Bullington Elkmont Cecil Gregg East Limestone B. L. Rich Tanner B. D. Broad Water West Limestone Amos C. Clanton Floyd R. Johnson Ronald Jarrett Clif

Athens church’s revival and social notes fill county page

The First Methodist Church reports revival efforts led by Dr. R B Lavender. Athens Bible School opens its seventh year with 375 pupils, Wayne Hemingway acting principal. National Guard at Fort Benning conducts camp under Capt. John H Bitting. Bank accounts for county schools assigned to Floyd Johnson. Local health and camp news, farm conditions, and peach market updates accompany extensive Red Cross swimming classes and summer enrollment across multiple youth groups.

R. B. Lavender Missionary Society First Methodist Church Athens Bible School Wayne Hemingway A. J. Rollings Athens National Guard Fort Benning Georgia John H. Bitting Kenneth M. Funchess Marvin W. Shaw Clarence T. Elmore Charles F. Johnson Joe Holt The State National Bank Joan DuPuy Gertrude Coleman Trussville Birmingham Fred Martin

Chicago and New York Hold AL Record for 19 Straight Wins

Chicago and New York share the American League mark for 19 consecutive victories. The streak stands as a historic benchmark in league play.

Chicago New York

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