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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1954

Page

9

Mortgage Sale in Morgan County Alabama 1954

Under a 1952 mortgage O A Hogan and Ruby Hogan defaulted. Farmers & Ginners Cotton Oil Company will sell June 28 1954 at the Decatur courthouse door to satisfy the unpaid balance plus costs. The sale includes 10 acres described as part of Section 5 Township 7 Range 5 West and the 380 saw model Continental Gin outfit on that land. Proceeds go to the mortgagee. attorneys Peach Caddell Shanks.

Alabama Morgan, County O. A. Hogan Ruby Hogan Farmers & Ginners Cotton Oil Company Morgan County Decatur Moulton-Somerville Stroup Continental Gin Continental Gin Company PEACH Caddell & Shanks

Guardian Appointment for Julia W Harris in Alabama Probate

Julia W Harris a non compos mentis resident of Morgan County Alabama is the subject of a petition to appoint The First National Bank of Birmingham guardian of her property. LeRoy McEntire Jr is guardian ad litem. Hearing set for June 17 1954 per probate court notice published May 24 31 and June 7 1954.

Morgan County Alabama Julia W. Harris Julia Wheeler Charles J.) Harris Julia W. Har Ris Henrico County Virginia Westbrook Richmond First National Bank of Birmingham LeRoy McEntire, Jr T. C. Almon

Quotable Bits and Cartoon Humor From a 20th Century Page

A collage of quotations and humorous exchanges features lines from Daniel Webster and John Barrymore, a coy pretend fashion wish from a Miss Simpkins, a quip about luck and preparation, a Wyoming cow-puncher on rent, and a reflection on modern youth not following fathers with a car.

Wyoming

Twins Ruth and Reno Landis first birthday teeth

The item notes Ruth and Reno Landis of Richfield Pennsylvania each revealed a first tooth on their first birthday anniversary as part of a brief society snippet.

Ruth Reno Landis Richfield, Pa Harry D. Landis

Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzle Highlights

Crossword clues cover hinges of tables to nocturnal birds and more with across and down entries. The cryptogram explains letter substitution and includes a Saturday quote and a light joke sequence.

Fragmented local humor and moral notices from a community page

A collection of quirky lines on aging gender behavior and shopping ethics appears, including a church festival prompt to buy a bouquet for a loved one. A local voice criticizes law breaking while moral standards in public and private life are gently urged, followed by a bacon joke about eggs.

Dorothy Dix Advice on a Divorced Woman’s Housekeeper Offer

Dear Miss Dix, I am 52 and planning a divorce from my second husband who is much older. I have been offered a housekeeper job by an elderly man who promises money after his death if I stay until then. The salary is small. should I accept? Muriel Nissen.

Miss DIX

Turn Down Offer Warns of Inadequate Wages for Housekeepers

Mrs. T is advised against accepting a proposition promising money, warning she would be tied down for years, at an unfair wage, with promised funds possibly disappearing to relatives or gullible friends. The speaker suggests seeking independent employment with a fair salary.

Dear Miss Dix Advice Column Excerpt

Advice column fragment covers marriage, divorce, and engagement dilemmas. Readers seek guidance on loyalty, financial status after remarriage, and dating while a partner is away. Each reply emphasizes self reflection, proper perspective, and practical steps.

Sea life drawn to light says National Geographic Society

The National Geographic Society notes that many fish and other sea creatures are attracted by light, a behavior observed across marine species in various habitats.

The National Geographic Society

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E. Harris Mgr Decatur Discount CO 2Nd Ave Office Daniel Webster Miss Simpkins John Barrymore Barrymore Post Johnny Jimmy Santa Claus Pagan Byron Rip Plug Horsey" Hogan Miss Holly MR. Netherland Guy Dianas Col Dave Palmer Naval Intelligence Commander Duck Hell Dragne Beer Holeeday Pierce and Pierce Chiropractic Second Ave Herrick M Joan Herrick Miss Herrick Phil Corrigan FBI Jack Herrick MR. Corrigan Daily Crossword Taxis Britain Shun Braz Orwise Cuba Bes N. Z Guido Longfellow UBCTC Planche King Features Syndicate Mr. Smith Dorothy Dix Muriel Nissen Mrs. T Signature. Ae Furniture Tide Finance CO Hagerty Drugs Clarice G Hope B Trene Irene Dorothy DIX Black Finance CO H. Leon Reeves 8Th Ave Rising Sun Lodge Masonic Temple D. L. Allen, Sec’y
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