Mistrial ends hearing in Morgan circuit court
A grand larceny case against James Slim Thomas was continued to the next term after a jury failed to reach a verdict. Henry Layton pleaded guilty to manufacturing liquor or possessing a still and sought probation. The trial involved chalk novelties stolen from a tent on Highway 31 and ended with a coroner finding Bob Lakey justified in shooting Woodruff Jr. A related case against Thomas for concealing stolen property remains pending.
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James
Slim) Thomas
Morgan Circuit Court
Henry Layton
Newton B. Powell
George C. Johnson
Philip Shanks
Russell Lynne
Highway 31
Thomas F. Woodruff Jr
Bob Lakey
Woodruff
Thomas
Big Cat Sightings Reported Near Alabama Hosiery Mill
Watchman W. McAnally says a large feline appeared near the Alabama Hosiery Mill Friday night. Tracks were found the next morning after the animal reportedly came within twenty steps, stopping about two feet from the watchman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. McAnally
Alabama
Mr. McAnally
Cullman Electric Cooperative Expands With Large REA Loan
The Cullman Electric Cooperative received progress word from the REA in Washington approving a 1,005,000 loan to build 332 more miles of electric lines. The plan will bring service to 1,804 new customers, raise total line distance to 1,532 miles, and serve over 10,000 customers. The cooperative’s annual meeting on July 17 in Cullman drew many supporters from across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman’ Electric Cooperative
REA
Washington
Cullman
Revival at Methodist church opens July 25 in Morgan County
The community is invited as Dr. K L Rudolph of Athens College leads a church revival starting Sunday July 25 at the Methodist church. Rev J D Prickett conducted services and families from nearby areas attended gatherings including reunions at Boaz and visits to local homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
K. L. Rudolph
Athens College
Wade Puryear
Ft. Knox
E. B. Puryear
J. D. Prickett
John Vann
Great Scenes From Classic Films Evoke Quiet Nostalgia
In Hollywood a reader recalls favorite moments from old pictures. Memories span Irene Dunne in The Awful Truth Barbara Stanwyck with Henry Fonda in The Lady Eve and many other marquee scenes. The piece lists actors and movies from Casablanca to Gone With The Wind and ends with a wistful question about modern cinema.
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Hollywood
Poter
Irene Dunne
Barbara Stanwyck
Henry Fonda
San Francisco
Margo
Shangri-La
James Cagney
Paul Muni
Humphrey Bogart
Casablanca
Walter Houston
The
Sierra Madre
Jimmy Stewart
Katharine Hepburn
Rita Hayworth
Gilda
Gene Kelley
Bing Crosby
Barry Fitzgerald
Larry Parks
Evelyn Keyes
Jolson
Gary Cooper
Lou Gehrig
Dana Andrews
Gene Tierney
Laura
Ronald Reagaln
Kings Row
John Garfield
Robert Donat
Ronald Colman
Clark Gable
Vivien Leigh
Claudette Colbert
Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Lots of Smoke But Little Fire Attracts Crowd
A tar bucket boiled on the roof of a vacated home of E. L Elam on Second Street West in Moulton Heights, causing heavy smoke that drew many motorists. Fire officials arrived and used chemicals to extinguish the fire with no damage reported.
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E. L Elam
Second Street
Moulton Heights
New Water System Work Advances in Moulton
Excavation of the clear water well for Moulton’s new filtration plant nears completion with concrete work to begin Monday. The 50 000 gallon reservoir starts the project followed by building the plant. Hog program info is issued by Bank of Moulton and Citizens Bank to Lawrence county farmers. The Lawrence County Farm Bureau meeting is planned at the high school with Bob Jones and Edward A O’Neal as speakers. Memorial stadium work progresses with 1000 seats planned this year and a memorial event slated. Moulton Baseball Club announces a Thursday picnic featuring games Chalybeate vs Mount Hope and Falk.
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Moulton
H. Harris
Harris
Wooley
Bank of Moulton
The
Citizens Bank
Lawrence
Lloyd Little
Little
Lawrence,County Farm Bureau
Lawrence County High School
Bob Jones
Edward A. O’neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
Mitchell Band
4-H
Room and Board By Gene Ahern
Plainview, Texas hosted guests from Ville for two games, Courtland and Moulton versus Russellville. Howard Mitchell of Decatur visited on Thursday. Edwina Delashaw was bride.
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Plainview
Texas
Ruth Stockton
Howard Mitchell
Decatur
Edwina Delashaw
Man Fined For Public Drunkenness In Friday Court
One man paid a $31.50 fine after pleading guilty to public drunkenness. Other cases disposed of during the week included a $16.50 fine for fighting and a $16.90 payment for public drunkenness.
Two pickup drivers seek injuries in Speake crash
Mrs Blanche Black in fair condition after a head on collision on Wreng and Speake road near Speake Wednesday night. Ollie Black and Avie Heaps were released from Irwin Dyar hospital Friday after two day confinement. Several others including Haneel Black Mrs Ollie Black John H Holt and J O Vinson were slightly injured.
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Blanche’ Black
Ollie_ang
Hance
Irwin
Dyar Hospital
Ollie Black
Alvie Heaps
Wreng
Speake
Haneel Black
John H. Holt
J. O. Vinson
Delashaw and Jackson to Wed at Baptist Church
Millard Jackson and Delashaw Jackson announce a wedding to be solemnized at the local Baptist church on August fifth. The reception follows a kitchen shower hosted by Misses Mary Kendrick Wilkerson and Viola Speake at the Wilkerson Speake home. Ernest Alexander and wife are in New Orleans for Naval Officer training review.
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Millard Jackson
Mary Kendrick
Wilkerson
Viola
Miss Speake
Miss Delashaw
Mr. Jackson
Ernest Alexander
New Orleans
Alexander
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Kentucky
F. E. Farley
Charlotte
Highpoint
N. C
Knoxville
J. E. Kumpe
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Cullman Co-Op
Cullman Electric Cooperative
Ed Ashwander
Ed Merz
J.T. Watts
Claude Woods
Roy Jordan
J. G.reid
WT. Clemons
L. G. Cleghorn
Mozelle
Parris
Cleghorn
Ek Antentrat
Cullman-Democrat
DR. Quiz
Frankie and
Joannie
James Infirmary
Dan McGrew
Jackass
D. Lion
Pri Lad
Tom B
Jerry
C. Jack
D. Will
Universal
Garrison Cleaners
Frankie
Johnnie
Fur Seal
Tom
Piper
Morgan County
Brooks Lindler
Willys
Desoto
DODGE
Knox McRae
NORGE
Admiral
Kelvinator
Gibson
Electric and Gas
Maytag
Blackstone
ABC
Bendix
Easy Spindrier
Philco Refrigerators
East Moulton ST
Outboard Motor Repair Service Factory
Kennedy
Motor & Recapping CO
First Ave
Moulton News
Farm Bureau Meeting
Gene Ahern
Shootin
Rowey
Unk
Earl
William Stockton
Jervis Foundry & Machine CO
Ferry St
A. L
Pete” Henderson
Chaurch Street
Ji’ Stationers Office Outfitters
Bank St
Or” Childres
Tennessee Valley
Decatur Lions Club
Light Conseration
Benson Field
Owen Haley
Danville, KY
Geo. H. Booth
Tupelo
Gilbert Morr
Columbia, Tenn
W. H. Anderson
Decatur, Ala
Milton J. Easter
Athens, Ala
Ray Ashwander
Ala
Leon Cole
Nashville
Sam H. Wheat
Dinsmore Bros. Furniture Co
Second Ave
P. O
Ben L. Britnell
Russell Humphrey
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