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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1949

Page

3

Bible School Huge Success at Antioch Methodist Church

The vacation school at Antioch Methodist Church closed last Friday with classes and recreations led by Mrs. Ruby Maxwell for senior boys and girls, Mrs. Grace Breeding and Mrs. Sara Mason for juniors, and Mrs. Lola Mason for beginners. W S C S served refreshments.

Antioch Methodist Church Ruby Maxwell Grace Breeding Sara Mason Lola Mason Jereal Turner Don Turner Joe Ramey Maxwell Myrie Lemmons Clara Lee Lemmons Dourglas Wigginton Junior Wise Hazel Williams Patsy Turner Shirley Butler Vera Nell Grantland George Johnston J. W. Rolf Gertrude Wigginton

Mackenzie's Column on Communism and Power

Secretary of State Acheson described international communism as using force behind the iron curtain, not appeals to intellect. DeWitt Mackenzie contrasts Bolshevism with earlier socialism, notes the split between socialism and communism, and cites Japan’s Katayama on the danger of compromise with communism.

Dean Acheson House Foreign Affairs Committee Europe Lenin Bolshevists Moscow Stalin Mr. Acheson Russian Commonwealth Union of New York Japan Tetsu Katayama Katayama Nippon Isms

Lightning Safety Zones and Grounded Structures

Illustrations from Westinghouse Engineer show zones of protection near tall conductors and grounded structures during storms. Diagrams depict protection around power lines and steel towers where lightning can strike but only about once in a thousand hits. Polito notes artificial lightning striking a car with a flash from the wheel rim, yet the driver remains safe.

Westinghouse

Painful Spinal Disease Attacks Healthy Young Men

An old medical note describes rheumatoid spondylitis, a painful spine disorder affecting tall slender men. Early back pain, night flares, and possible leg involvement worsen into stiffness and constant pain. X rays aid diagnosis. treatment emphasizes rest, nutrition, vitamins, gentle exercises, back support, and possible bracing.

Symptoms and treatment of chronic appendicitis

Chronic appendicitis may cause lower right abdominal pain with occasional constipation or diarrhea and fever. White blood cell count may be elevated. Surgery is the only treatment.

P. F Eatures Syndicate, Inc

Charges Dropped by Jurors After Investigation

Nine Morgan County suspects had charges dismissed by the July grand jury for lack of evidence. Those cleared include James Wright Posey Horton and Ashford Stanford for assault with intent to murder. Others: Ocie Lee Thompson Mary Lee Bass Howard Dunn Cricket Youngblood Walter Johnson for grand larceny. Everine Garrison for bigamy. The story notes a tent revival ongoing and lists various local visitors and social events surrounding Morgan County residents.

Morgan James Wright Posey Horton Ashford Stanford Ocie Lee Thompson Mary Lee Bass Howard Dunn Crickett Youngblood Walter Johnson Everine Garrison

Kelsoe Home Reunion Scene

The Kelsoe family reunion was held at Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Kelsoe home on Sunday with numerous relatives listed, including children and spouses of Kelsoe siblings. Also noted is Bobby Byers of Phoenix Ariz cancer patient receiving 3000 cards from across the nation as mail flood for his request.

Elbert Ford Jessie Ford Birmingham Bud Oden Winford Holmes Lawrence Cove Walton Ford Robert Adams Luke King Pell City Darrell Funderburk Huntsville L. H. Merrell Cleo Childers Florence State Teachers College Brooks Lindler J. L. Bell B. F. Turrentine Robert Ford Decatur Walter Ord Rex Linder Lynn J. E. Lindler Brooks Linder Peggy Funderburk Walter Ford Nashville Tenn W. R. Kelsoe Bill Austin Kelsoe Icy Mae Buddy Ruby Kelsoe Hoyt June Bernice Seldon Kelsoe Margaret Oscar Kelsoe Jack Buddy Wayne J. W. Kelsoe Barbara Ann Presley Kelsoe Scottie Connie Kelsoe Brenda Quenton Kelsoe Paulette Justine Stine Leonard Vernon Sheila Calvin Kelsoe Gary Bobby Bobby Byers Phoenix Ariz Arthur Hammon Ett

Honeymoon Question Sparks Niagara Falls Conversation

A light joke asks where Niagara Falls couples honeymoon. A playful exchange follows about a husband’s fly catching, with a punchline that three flies were on sugar and three on the mirror, revealing humorous miscounts.

Niagara Falls Jack Herbert

No One Objects To How Much You Say In A Few Words

A dialogue style snippet presents each speaker with concise lines about speechcraft. The teacher asks for a formula, while Joan advises strong beginnings and endings. A mother notes improved well being from foot care, and a wife questions a man’s song at a concert with a pun on popularity.

Stevenson Quote: Make the Most of the Best and Worst

The line urges balancing effort between favorable and adverse conditions. It reflects a mindset of using strong moments fully while managing weaker ones with resolve and poise. The sentiment highlights resilience and prudent optimism in daily life.

Robert Louis Stevenson

Family discussion about workplace boundaries and biology

A father questions friendliness with his secretary citing daily work together. The mother suggests using biological language, turning the conversation toward boundaries and appropriateness in the workplace.

Four Negroes Charged After Battle at Residence

In Birmingham on July 29 four African American suspects were charged with assault with intent to murder after a fight and shooting at a residence during a police search for a lottery game. Detective T E Lindsey sustained head injuries. the Dandridge family, Walter 32 John 44 James 24 and Susie 60, were also hurt and treated at a hospital. James and John Dandridge were jailed following the incident.

Birmingham T. E Joe) Lindsey Walter Dandridge John Dandridge James Dandridge Susie Dandridge James Lindsey J. R Davis

Revival to Start at Harmony Grove July 31

Harmony Grove hosts a revival starting July 31 led by Rev. Ray Morris with assistance from Rev. Dan Dutton. The community was cordially invited to attend all services.

Harmony Grove Ray Morris Dan Dutton

Believe the Man and the Oath in jest and fear

A humorous fragment shows a pair debating belief in a man who makes others believe an oath. A woman fears entering a dark room while a man reassures her. A neighbor complains about his wife’s spending and untidiness, and a Decatur man hints at meeting another woman.

Man Laments Low Mood Amid Struggling Times

A man contends with persistent low mood and a difficult spell affecting daily life. He seeks ways to cope and regain stability amid ongoing challenges, with emphasis on seeking support and staying hopeful.

Miss Mabel Green to Graduate at Moody August 4

Miss Mabel B Green daughter of John H Green 409 Sherman Street will graduate from Moody Bible Institute Chicago on Thursday August 4 The speaker at the commencement will be Dr Thomas Mosely president Nyack Missionary Institute New York Her classmates come from 24 states Africa and Canada representing 18 denominations Among 149 graduates over 50 intend to pursue foreign mission work

Mabel B. Green John H. Green Sherman Street Moody Bible Institute Chicago Thomas Mosely Nyack Missionary Institute New York Africa Canada Miss Green

Speake Local News and Birthdays Celebrate Charles Speake

Friday July 22 Mrs Grady Stephenson hosted a party for her son Charles with a ten candle cake. Attendees included Fay West Kenneth McCormack Wanda Harris Wilda Harris Randal Hill Brenda Gale White Reba Nell White Marie White Jean Chenault Barbara Lindsey Danny Hogan Gary Kelsoe Horace Stover Steve Cooper Singleton. Community updates note visits, teaching staff changes, religious services and Speake school opening July 25 as road work progresses from Morgan county line to Wren.

Ralph Edd Clark Daughete Peay Boyd Billie Calur Mattie Hogan Wiss Ava Lee “Hogan State Teachers College Florence Keenend W. M. Hogan Leonard Hogan Hartselle K- Hogan Blower Danville Talor Black Speake Midway John McKay Dutton Baptist Church Morgan County Line Wren

Aerial transfer plan targets record troop airlift

Here in Mobile Alabama plans are laid to move seven loads of 567 airmen to England next month using giant C 74 Globemasters of the 1601st air transport group. The large scale transfer is to be conducted by the military air transport service across the Atlantic.

Aerial Transfer Mobile Ala United States England Military 1601St Air Transport Group Atlantic

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