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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1949

Page

8

Falkville Legion Aids Veterans with NSLI Claims

The Falkville American Legion posts offers help to veterans applying for national service life insurance refunds. Adjutant William St. John says about 16 million veterans may be eligible, with $2 billion in refunds and average payments around $175. The Legion will locate about 10 million more and will assist from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM after July 29 at the Falkville Legion home.

American Legion William St. John Falkville St. John Adjutant St. John NSLI Falkville Legion

Open hearth furnaces now produce 91 percent of steel

A historical report notes that open hearth furnaces now account for about 91 percent of total steel production, reflecting a shift in the industry toward this method. The article discusses implications for efficiency, quality, and industry practices.

Picnic at Johnson Chapel Ball Park Invites Public

All day event at Johnson Chapel ball park on Saturday July 30 invites the public. Entertainment begins at 9 30 A M with lunch served to all players. Hamburgers hotdogs candy and soft drinks will be sold to raise proceeds for the Johnson Chapel ball club.

Johnson Chapel Ball Park Johnson Chapel

Flizr Killed In Eglin Field Crash

An air National Guard flyer was killed when his P-51 fighter crashed during landing at an auxiliary field near Eglin Field Florida Tuesday night. Identified as Roy H. Amidon Jr., 24, of Birmingham Alabama, he was taking part in summer maneuvers with the Air National Guard.

Flizr Eglin Field Fla Air National Guard Savas Roy H. Amidon, Jr Birmingham Ala Amidon Here

Andrew Carnegie Arrives in America as a Youth

The text notes that Andrew Carnegie arrived in America in his thirteenth year, marking the early life milestone of the future steel magnate and philanthropist.

Andrew Carnegie America

Stiefelmeyer bridge party hosts guest from Montclair

Mrs. George Stiefelmeyer Jr. entertained at her Cullman home honoring sister-in-law Mrs. Elliott Lawes and Louise Stiefelmeyer of Montclair New Jersey. Guests included many local women. The piece details committee chairmen for the Cullman Business and Professional Women's Club and lists additional social movements and arrivals in town.

George Stiefelmeyer Jr Inlaw Elliott Lawes Louise Stiefelmeyer Mont Clair N. J Geo. Stiefelmeyer Carl Stiefelmeyer Julian McPhillips Bill Young Bob Young J. C. Chambliss Pillard Kinner Margaret’ Lucas Leonard Lugisden Leroy Bledsoe Andy Hodges Alex’ Miller A E. Barnes Luther Morris Ebert Ponder N. V. Culpepper Oscar Dunlap Eliza Otwell Thomas Ezekiel Thomas Ezekiel Sr Weslaco Texas Edwin McCalip Edgar Turner Harlingen Elliott Jr Philip Montclair George Stiefelmerger Martin Morrison Tuscaloosa Marie White New York City Frank Stitt Jr Roy Drinkard Harry L. Fuller Sr Karen and Sheron Herman Lee Daytona Beach Fla Bob Gilbert Ha Dean Gilbert Charles Sikes Peabody College L. W. Sikes

Happy Five To Be Heard in Concert at New Salem Church

The Happy Five quartette from Birmingham will be heard in concert at New Salem Church Saturday evening and again Sunday during a full day singing. J Mat Chenault, chairman, announced all singers were invited and a large crowd is expected for Saturday night.

Happy Five Birmingham New Satem Hartselie J. Mat Chenault

Town Creek social notes recount meetings and events

The Wesleyan Guild at Jo Wheeler shelter hosted by Mrs. Jerry Berryman and others featured a United Nations program and a barbecue feast. Numerous Memphis visitors attended, Junior BTU hikes were noted, GA hobos followed by dance, a deep freeze demo by local businesses, and birthday parties plus school and club updates across Town Creek with many locals named.

Wesleyan Guild Jo. Wheeler Jerry Berryman Sara Kerr Margie Robinson Kylie Berryman Emily Mitchell United Nations Memphis Kerr Esther Etheredge Almon BTU Brook Clinton Odell Ray Crisler Robbie Jo Key Sharon Thrasher Nell Gail Crisler Ann Gibson Barbara Givens Hearn Gibson Harold Crister Wilburn Key W. A. Brackin Bobbie Jo Key Ann: Gibson Betty Bobbie Bryant Rail Crisier Sara Jane Brackin Joe Taliaferro Dewey Bynum Russell Loosier Olon Etheredge Price Carter Ella Houston Paul Houston Bob Neal Elizabeth Gray Jim Hill Bill Lee L. W. Sanderson Sidney Anderson Price Crosswhite Chas. Crosswhite Avery Thompson Lance Hubbard Marjorie Dell Crisler Martha Howard Betty McCarrick Betty Jean Liles Ruth Grimes Jerry Nell Shreater Jeradine Frances Miller Marguerite Mammarelli Helen Burnell Peggy Gibson Anna Bell Neal Abrams Mattie Bowles Edith Barrett J. F. Crook Haztewood Brownie Godfrey Mildred Houston Grace Etheredge Hampton J. S. Edmends Dot- Turner Etta Sanderson

Cullman Women Attend Closed Alabama Business Meeting

Cullman Countians Mrs. Cleo Murphree and Mrs. Owen Jones returned home after a weekend at Alabama College Montevallo where they attended a closed board meeting of the Alabama Business and Professional Women's clubs. Murphree chairs the state bond savings program and Jones serves as press director.

Cleo Murphree Owen Jones Cullman Alabama College Montevallo Murphree Jones Alabama Business and Professional Women's Clubs State Bond Savings

Clay Tile Sizes Range From Dots to 12 Inch Squares

Tile production notes describe clay floor and wall tiles offered in sizes from 11 32 inch square to 12 inch squares, indicating a broad range for interior surfaces. The description emphasizes the variety in tile dimensions available to customers.

Cullman B. and P. W. club plans future work

The executive board laid out the coming year's program and objectives for the Cullman B. and P. W. club. Mrs Murphree, a fourth grade teacher at Hanceville elementary, holds an A B from Florence State Teachers College and serves as first vice president. Cullman president Mrs Jones, a West Point elementary second grade teacher, is Alabama College graduate.

Soybean Glue Becomes Waterproof When Heated

A new soybean based product is described as a glue that gains waterproof properties when heated. The claim suggests heat activation as the key to sealing moisture and enhancing durability for industrial use.

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