Large Group Of Young People Leave For Montevallo Conference
A bus carrying about 500 young people from northern Alabama districts departs Decatur First Church for Montevallo. Mrs. L D Patterson acts as dean of women while Dr L A Patterson leads the trip with students from Decatur Tanner Athens Cambridge Huntsville Meridianville Scottsboro Town Creek Central and other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Patterson
Decatur
Montevallo
Decatur District
Decatur First Church
L. A. Patterson
Helen Coffee
Mary Vaughan Patterson
Helen Fischer
Celia Bonner Davis
M. R Boucher
Agnes Cornell
Sarah Dickey
Scottsboro
Jennie Lee Kelly
Town Creek
William Wade
Sam Streeter
Central Church, Decatur
Mary Katherine Woodall
Henry Day
Charles Darrah
Charles Lawrence
Elizabeth Ann Drake
Margaret Lawrence
Frank Troup
Ninth Street
Annelle Spearman
West Decatur
Opal Holland
Austinville
Kenneth Norton Carpenter
Harriet Nelson Leonard
Hartselle
Ethel Mac Orr
L. H. Houston
Hanceville
Rubye Ashwander
Stork Shower Honors Mrs Buford Garrett and Local Guests
Mrs. Buford Garrett honored at a Stork Shower hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Karl Hough with guests including Mrs. Hough and Mrs. Speake. Attendees enjoyed parlor games, refreshments, and many gifts as part of a social gathering in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berta Kay
Decatur
A. L Moore
Huntsville
Robert Moore
R. L Moore
Fort McClellan
Byron Vann
Mississippi
Byron
Morris Vann
Eva
Earl Hough
Alex Dunn
Florette
Ed Dean
Valdermosa
Lorene Gazette
Weekend golf at Country Club draws new and returning players
The Country Club saw a busy weekend with new players arriving and former players returning. Low scores dominated, including Sam Brown's three rounds of 41 40 39 and Ben Britnell's frequent sub-40 rounds. Ladies like Mrs. Roy Poteet and Ruth Banks posted strong scores into the low fifties and sixties.
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Sam Brown
Ben Britnell
Doug Dodd
Roy Poteet
Comer Ezell
Ruth Banks
Mike Newman and Mazarian crown a wrestling bout at Martin Arena
Mike Mazarian defeated Red Roberts in two of three falls to claim the Southern lightweight title chance, amid boos as referee Dutch Wyman awarded the final fall. Leo Newman and Jack Kenney fought a long prelim, with Kenney ultimately prevailing in the third fall after crowd reaction soured on Newman.
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Mike Mazarian
Red Roberts
Martin Arena
Roberts
Little Rock
Jack Ross
Decatur
Mazarian
Dutch Wyman
Mike
Leo
Kenney
Bronze
Wyman
Newman
Night Watchman Seeks Jury Excuse Faces Rejection
In Omaha on June 2 a Black man claiming 27 years of night work sought to be excused from jury duty before District Judge J W Yeager. He argued daylight harms his eyes and he might sleep during a case. The judge dismissed the request saying they would take a chance.
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Omaha
J. W. Yeager
Women sweep mayoral seats in Ohio river town election
In Ohio river town yesterday, women won every municipal office by an average margin of 40 to 15. The result reflects a notable shift in local politics as the hand that rocks the cradle appears to rule.
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Y. W. Va
Ohio River
Lake survey to be discussed at Morgan County meeting
The Morgan County Sportsmen's Association meets Friday at the Decatur courthouse to discuss the statewide stream and lake survey. The survey aims to map stream lengths depths and conditions to improve fish restocking efforts in cooperation with the Alabama Department of Conservation with Thomas A. Ford attending. Dr. A J Dinsmore notes the survey will help fishermen know streams better and ensure fair fish distribution for improved conditions.
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Morgan County Sportsmen's Association
Decatur
Alabama Department of Conservation
Thomas A. Ford
A. J. Dinsmore
Association
Burned Up Spokane Boy Confesses At School Blaze
Spokane police report a 13 year old boy confessed to burning Logan grade school saying he was mad at his teacher and setting a neighbor's house ablaze after a girl refused to walk home with him.
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Spokane
Wash
Tba Martin
Logan
Favorites Advance in Cotton States Tennis Tourney
In Birmingham on June 2 favorites moved toward the second series as top seed Arthur Hendrix of Miami defeated Frank O Neal of Birmingham 6 0 6 1. Felder Wright upset by George Tanaka and M J McLaney lost to Robert Little. Junior singles begin today with Billy McGehee top seed and Bob Decker second. McGehee beat Decker 2 6 6 4 in seniors.
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Birmingham
Ala
Arthur Hendrix
Miami
Frank O'Neal
Felder Wright
George Tanaka
Berkeley
Calif
Wright
M. J. McLaney
New Orleans
Robert Little
Billy McGehee
Bob Decker
Eugene McCain
Ed Neill
McGehee
Decker
Midday Sun Wins Derby at Epsom Downs
Midday Sun an outsider owned by Mrs. G. B. Miller won the 158th Derby before a crowd likely between 250000 and 500000 including the king and queen. Sandsprite a long shot finished second with La Grand Due third as Midday Sun ridden by Mike Beary claimed the prize in 2 37 5.
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Epsom Downs
G. B. Miller
William Woodward
Perifox
Gallant Fox
Marcel Boussac
Major League Leaders by The Associated Press
American League leaders include Cronin of the Red Sox batting .381 and Walker of the Tigers with a .379 average. Greenberg leads runs with 38, while Walker also has 33. Greenberg has 48 RBIs, Bonura 43, and hits leader Walker with 61.
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Associated Press
Cronin
Red Sox
Walker
Tigers
Greenberg
Greenberg Tigers
Bonura
White Sox
Bell
Browns
Lary
Indians
Vosmik
Kubel
Senators
Stone
Selkirk
Yankees
Appling
Chapman
Hudlin
Pearson
Southern Leaders In Baseball Stats From The Associated Press
The Official League Statistician reports season leaders across teams. Key players include Mailho of Atlanta with 69 RBIs and Hofforth of Nash with 44 runs, while Duke and Alexander of Nashville each hit 7 home runs. Chattanooga leads double plays, and Atlanta tops runs scored with 249.
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I. Mailho
Atlanta
Hofforth
Nash
Galatzer
N. O
Chapman
Richards
Duke
Nashville
Alexander
Wright
Chattanooga
Bush
Memphis
Nonnenkamp
Little Rock
Baby turtles as pets gain urban popularity with rules
In Elizabeth City New Mexico on June 2 1947 the chamber of commerce notes polished baby turtles the size of a silver dollar are popular pets but face restrictions. Chamber secretary C C Meade says they must be housebroken tame and affectionate.
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Captain Lay
James Mitchell
Alabama
Alabama Power Company
Elizabeth City
N. M
Chamber of
C. C. Meade
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