PTA Officers Are Installed for 1949 50 in Decatur
Officers for 1949 50 of the Decatur Parent Teacher Associations were installed in a city wide program at Somerville Road school. Miss Eileen Trafford English exchange teacher received gifts and spoke of Decatur hospitality as student musicians performed under Mrs Bruce Byars and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Somerville Road
Eileen Trafford
O. S. Hagerman
Tom Edgil
PTA Council
PTA
Trafford
England
Atlantic
Bruce Byars
Anna Carrell
Patty Harris
Helen Shannon
J. R. Bradley
Louise Crutchfield
Byars
Renee Blackwell F
Celeste Her
Tests Reveal No Diptheria In City Lab For Month
Decatur branch of the state health laboratory reported a month with no diphtheria cultures. May activity included 2,370 examinations and 228 pre marital tests. Parasite, malaria, venereal, tuberculin tests, rabies on animals, water, and milk samples completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
State Health Laboratory
C C. Johnson
Poore Declines Clemency After Long Appeals
Gov. Fielding L. Wright refused executive clemency for Poore, who was convicted in December 1947. Poore spoke from jail of his innocence while acknowledging final steps in a long appeal process, including court refusals in 1948. Born near Anniston, Ala, he faced execution and funeral plans were pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielding L. Wright
Wright
W. Arlington Jones
Poore
Jones County Circuit Court
State
United States Supreme Courts
United Sakes Court
State Supreme Court
Jesus Christ
Suit on notes brought in court against H L Slaughter
Indemnity Insurance Company of North America sues H L Slaughter for payment of two notes totaling 2500 dollars. Plaintiffs claim balances on a 1000 dollar note due February 1940 and another for 1500 dollars. Suit says 1387.50 should be credited to the defendant plus interest on unpaid balances and a reasonable amount for costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Indemnity Insurance Company of North America
H. L. Slaughter
Eyster
Slaughter
Man Sentenced After Theft From Birmingham Detective
A man named Wallace was sentenced today to three years in prison after being convicted of theft from a Birmingham detective. The charge was reduced to larceny from the person, reflecting the jury's verdict and the defendant's guilty plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higward
Tom Wallace
Birmingham
Wallace
Markets Hold After Early Declines Amid Mixed Trading
Wall Street opened with a slight rally pause following initial declines. Major industry issues including U.S. Steel and Chrysler faced lower prices while select leaders like Republic Steel and Caterpillar Tractor showed gains. North Georgia poultry markets stayed steady with good demand. Cotton and grain prices fluctuated with modest gains and steadier cattle futures finishing higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.S. Steel
Filansbee Steel
Chrysler
General Motors
Sears,Roebuck
Douglas Aircraft
Schenney
Commonwealth Edison
Consolidated Natural Gag
Commonwealth & Southern
Anaconda Copper
American Can
Anied Chemical
Nickel Plate
Standard Oil (Nj
Superior Oil
California
Republic — Steel
Youngstown Sheet
Caterpillar Tractor
Consolidated Edison
Westinghouse Electric
International Paper
Southern Railway
Santa Fe
Studebaker
Doe Chemical
Alabama Legislature Advances and Delays In Various Bills
Lawmakers moved on several measures including a bill to require compulsory courses in math science Alabama history and English in public schools and a bill to set non constitutional county official terms. The house killed an amusement tax rise and sent a sales tax increase back to committee. A statewide liquor referendum was introduced and other bills on school age entry dog liability and forgery penalties faced postponement or passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Education Committee
House
Ways and Means
Alabama
County ‘Commission
Senate
Henry Mize
Tuscaloosa
Emmett Weed
Washington County
Resistance to Change is Seen at Tulane Commencement
New Orleans June 1 The South was shown as a center of resistance to social change though Dr Robert A Lambert a Rockefeller Foundation official predicted movement and growth despite demagogues. He spoke at Tulane Universitys largest commencement as liberal forces gain via youth exposed to modern education. Tulane President Dr Rufus C Harris lauded intellectual freedom amid name calling. Honorary degrees were to be conferred on Dr Lambert and Dr Hiram Kastmater after the addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
South
New England
Canada
Robert A.lambert
Rockefeller Foundation
Tulane University
Lambert
Rufus C. Harris
Tulane
Greensboro
Ala
Hiram Kastmater
Grain futures end mixed as corn climbs while wheat slips
Chicago prices show corn up several cents and oats higher while wheat finishes lower in the final hour. Soybeans fall about a cent withJuly contracts around 217 1 2 to 3 4 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trades
Cotton futures rise to new intraday highs on short covering
New York prices show active short covering and late-day buying pushing futures higher. The Oct, May and July contracts posted gains with notable last prices around 32.34 for Oct and 28.33 for May, while Middling spot rose to 33.41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cheney Dies After Illness Leader of Lime and Cement Co
Franklin Carter Cheney 69 president of the Cheney Lime and Cement Co died here after a long illness. A Texas native who lived in Anniston before moving here he is survived by his wife a son and three daughters. Funeral plans to be announced after Mrs Cheney returns home abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Franklin Carter ‘Cheney
The
Cheney Lime and Cement Co
Texas
Anniston
Cheney
Montgomery Sides Tax on Amusements Vote
Vote tally shows 84 for and 14 against a motion to kill an administration bill imposing a 10 percent amusement tax. Listed names include Speaker Beck and many representatives. eight absent or not voting.
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Montgomery
Ala
Beck
Adams
Dale
Adamis
Jefferson
Barnett
Beathy Benford
Bennett
Brannan
Brown
Buckner
Busby
Ash
Callahan
Cobb
Cox
Crocker
Denton Dobbs
Elmore
Dobbs
Fayette
Douughty
Earl Dumas
Evans Faulk
Gan Garrett
Georges Gibson
Gillis Kar Hawkins
Harris Harrison
Haynes
Lowndes
Head
Horrisby
Howell
Ingalls
Inter
Johnston
Kaul
Lovelace
McClendon
McDonald
McGowin
McKwain
Malone
Martin
Dallas
Greene
Mason
Meeks
Merrill
Miller
Morning
Nelson
Normal
O'Neal
Pinson
Pruitt
Ramey
Richardson
Roberts
Robinson
Sadier
Sellers
Shelton
Shirley
Sightler
Stewart
Stilt
Stone
Sullivan
Taylor
Autauga
Hale
Thagard
Thomas
Thompson
Pike
Tucker
Vann
Wallace
Whitcomb
White
Covington
Perry
Wood
Black
Brassell
Fopurs
Cole Dear Haynes
Franklin
Knight
Lewis Charge Discounted Across States in Mine Safety Debate
John L. Lewis chief of the United Mine Workers told a Senate subcommittee that seven states including Pennsylvania ignored the federal mine safety code. State officials in Pennsylvania Alabama Iowa Wyoming and Georgia defended their laws and practices amid Lewis criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Senate
Esterday
Pennsylvania
Arkansas
Georgia
Iowa
North Dakota
Wyoming
Harrisburg
Richard Maize
Maize
Alabama
A. Everett Erskine
LyMan Fear
Garland Peyton
Dade
Walker
Peyton
John L. Lewis
Sheriff Accesses Legion Building Over Locked Door
The sheriff claimed the Legion building door was locked and he gained entry to the second floor with a key, saying it violated the law. He insisted he had a right to enter by knocking or breaking in if needed, noting he carried a search warrant but did not show it when not asked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Légion
City council weighs future of site amid public input
Legal notes from PAGE ONE report that council members are listening to citizens on whether the city should assume control of the site. Some objectors warn against turning the issue into a political football, while officials say public opinion will heavily influence the final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caddell
Thomas
Defendants Named in Dean's Death Case
George Johnson and Jallati Bland are listed as county solicitor. Bar ney Bland and Finis St. John defend. Horace V. Pope faces trial for Dean's death after Woodart's case concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnson
Jallati Bland
Barney Bland
Finis St. John
Horace V. Pope
Dean
Woodart
Florida Sales Tax Bill Faces Senate Amendments
In Tallahassee the Florida senate faced a barrage of amendments to a limited sales tax bill as the house passed a reduced general appropriations measure. The first ballot on the tax measure passed narrowly. an amendment would apply the tax to all rentals above $109 monthly, originally aimed at commercial lodging. The House approved a $230 million appropriations bill with a 10 percent cut and a contingent fund. over $5 million in special appropriations had already been voted. Differences with the senate will be resolved by a compromise committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Ala
Florida Senate
House
Finance Committee
W. A. Shands
Senate
Potsdam
United States
United Kingdom
Maahattan
Federal Bureau of Investigation
McMahon
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Wherry Jrneb
Senate Executive Expenditures Committee
Congress
Wherry
American Medical Association
Vandenoerg
Rmich
Acheson
Paris
Vandenberg
SEC approves Southern Natural Gas share offering
The Securities and Exchange Commission granted Southern Natural Gas Co of Birmingham Alabama permission to sell 141858 additional shares of 7.50 dollar common stock. Proceeds will fund construction and expand holdings in a subsidiary to benefit common stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Securities and Exchange Commissian
SEC
Southern Natural Gas Co
Birmingham
Ala
Local church events and community notes update
Continued notices from Decatur area events. Delayed meetings include the Business and Professional Women's club, while Rev M G Fields and Rev Victor G Dawe provide sermons at Flint Baptist and Westside Presbyterian churches. Mrs H S Simmons recovers from eye surgery in Birmingham. Donald Slate visits from Decatur Daily, and midweek services are planned at First Presbyterian and Sixteenth Avenue Baptist churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor G Dawe
Westside Presbyterian Church
Teacher denied retirement funds sparks board clash
A Georgia native and former New York teacher alleges the retirement board refused her deductions after a term end. She claims a secret meeting was held and the chairman announced money would not be released. Yaden promised a statement later. The article notes widespread cigarette vending machine use in the U S with about 250 000 machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bomar
Yaden
Georgia
New York
Night Custodian Co. Co
United States
Presbyterians Refuse Plea To Quit the Federal Council
The Southern Presbyterian general assembly rejected a move to withdraw from the Federal Council of Churches calling it leftist. The Presbyterians later named their first general council and set a 1950 51 goal of 4 million dollars for church agencies and benevolent causes to guide reorganization between assemblies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bem Price Montreat
N. C
Southern Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Federal Council of Churches
Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
U.S
Feneral Assembly
Lilienthal questioned as Clark Hickenlooper demands files
Congress pressed the AEC for 14 category items including correspondence on atomic custody and minutes of advisory boards. McMahon opened the sealed envelope and Lilienthal faced questions about access. Additional items covered Quebec conference records and Potsdam materials sought by 4 p.m. EST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilienthal
Carroll L Wilson
AEC
Hickenlooper
Iowa
McMahon
D. Conn
Commission
Washington
Quebec
Roosevelt
Winston — Churchill
Hyde Park
PTA Presents Play on Friday at Joe Wheeler School
Joe Wheeler PTA stages The Woman Next Door Friday at 7 30 P M in the school. Cast includes Mrs James Francis as Irma Mortensen Mrs Dock Hurst as Ellen Ralston and Miss Katherine Hoppers directing with Tim Lyons handling lighting. Admission is free and donations support playgrounds and landscaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wheeler Pta
James Francis
Irma Mortensen
Dock Hurst
Ellen Ralston
Jack Rait
Cecile — Mortensen
Misa Wallace Church
Cecile
Rusty
Mortensen
Eugene Vassar
Evel Thompson
Sherman Ralston
Arrests by ABS Officers May 19 Nineteen in 24 cases
Alabama Beverage Control Officers P H Sandlin and S O Coulter made nineteen arrests in May in cooperation with sheriffs in Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties. Five arrests were for distilling and fourteen for alcohol prohibition violations. One car was seized. Thirteen stills totaling about 10 000 gallons were destroyed along with 9 000 gallons of live beer mash. Beverages confiscated included 93 1 2 gallons of untaxed whiskey 26 pints of bonded whiskey and four cans of unpaid state tax beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Beverage Control
P. H. Sandlin
S. O O. Coulter
Morgan
Limestone
Lawrence County
Veteran Locates One Man Who Can Help Him
A Florida veteran seeking a disability pension finds a lone witness to his back injury claim. Former First Lieutenant William Speir verified the accident and stated Perry was under orders reading weather in Greenland. VA officials will decide eligibility based on the witness and other records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Florida
Halph G. Pert
Spear
Perry
Alabama Department of Veterans’ Affairs
William B. Speir
Ninth Ave. S
Birmingham
Speir
Greenland
Veterans’ Affairs
C. C. Horton
Northern Baptist Group Considers Change of Name
The Northern Baptist convention votes on changing its name to The American Baptist Convention to widen fellowship and remove territorial implications. Committee chair Edwin T. Dahlberg cites alignment with societies and a recent Southern group stance on territorial distinctions. Budget for fiscal 1949 is $6,167,000, down $882,700 from last year. convention ends Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Northern Baptist Convention
American Baptist Convention
Edwin T. Dahlberg
Syracuse
N. Y
Southern Baptists
Oklahoma City
Uthern Baptists
American Home Mission Society
Deed Transfers Involving Decatur Records
Daily records show transfers including Decatur Land Co. to Holmes A Turner for 1100 dollars and H Hmney to Joe E Terry with Freddie Shaw to Lillie Goodwin for 700 dollars. Also Henry C Brannon to J W Lake for 1200 dollars and Decatur Cemetery Association to W T Murphree for 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Land Co. Ie
Holmes A. Turner
H. H.mney
Joe E. Terry
Freddie Shaw
Lillie Goodwin
Henry C. Brannon
J. W Lake
Decatur Cemetery Association
W._T. Murphree
Gp Eggott
Lottio
Resins
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Gadsden
Rome
Wall Street
Atlanta
North Georgia
North Carolina
F.o.d
Nnal
N. Y. Cotton
Nel E. Gordon
Sheraton
Detroit
Warne University
Pittsburgh
Faye
Yerkmale
Meredith Woodall
Colorado Springs
Woodall
Business and Professional Women's Club
Flint Baptist Church
G.M. Davenport
Central Methodist Church
H. S. Simmons
Sherman Street
Donald Slate
Decatur Daily
Hartselle
First Presbyterian Church
W. W. Glass
O. P. Estes
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
New York City
Broadway
W. 27Th Street
Marcella Dubreuil
Miami
Fla
Pauline Voos
Hollis
Clara Barker
Long Island City
Federal Council
Presbyterian Church of the
North
Assembly
Knoxville
Tenn
Meridian
Miss
John M. Alexander
Charles L. King
Houston
King
General Council
John F. Anderson Jr
Tyler
R. W. Crowe
J. L. Fowler
Chattanooga
M. O. Summers
Kingsport
T. K. Young
Memphis
George P. Hoyt
L. R. Klein
J. R. McCain
Decatur Ga
W. C. Foster Jr
Alexandria
Cc. J. Hollandsworth
Covington, Va
T. P. Johnston
Dunedin
C. V. Matthews
Hemingway, D. C
W. C. Robinson
A. W. Litz
Little Rock
Ark
J. R. Neal
James A. Jones
Charlotte
R. Girard Lavere
Jackson, Miss
J. N. Thomas
Richmond
George H. Vick
Charleston
W. Va
E._L. Respass
Salem
John V
ABS
Northern Baptist Group
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