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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1951

Page

10

Honor Rolls Are Announced At Decatur High

Sixty four students win first honor roll berths and 199 earn second honor roll, per principal W H Jenkins. Lists name Junior, Senior, and various students across multiple classes with many surnames.

Decatur High School W.H. Jenkins Eleanor Hamilton Charlotte Orr Linda Breeding Sandra Davis Margaret Ann Emens Terrill Wenzel Rex Mason Linda Smith Robert Billions Bobby Bibb Jean Ferguson Sue Burns Ella Sue Eaton Billy Brooks Thelma Christian Marguerite Clemons Geraldine Dillard Margaret Ann Dutton Pat Cornell Don Dublin James Craig Michael Rapport Byron Ratliff Charles Shaia Sara Raley Sharon Rose Loretta Schrimshher Patsy Sega Danny Terry Johnnie Thornbrough Billy Morrison James Moses Bobby Murphy Suzanne McBride Char

Morgan County News Briefs Include Church Activities and Local Moves

Sunday school and preaching were well attended at the Missionary Baptist church. Rev Montgomery was dinner guest of Mr and Mrs John Julian and supper guest of Mr and Mrs Floyd Ryan. The Woman's Missionary Society met for Royal Service. Several locals and visitors are listed, including J D McCollum ill and Dee Briscoe plus moves of families to and from Arab and Decatur. Ancient legends about nightjar milk-sucking goats appear at story end.

Missionary Baptist Church Montgomery John Julian Floyd Ryan Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church J. D. Fuller Hartselle Cecil Seals Eva Betty Julian Decatur Malcolm Julian Carl Green Carol Ann Gadsden Cecil Crawford J. A. Crawford Eugene Whisenant Birmingham Shirley Pierce J. D. McCollum J. P. Moon Florette E. O. Moon Marie and Vaughn Hartselle East Pike Jimmie Moon Anna Ralph Omer Puttman Houston Texas Cynthia Black Horace Collins Verona Black Daisy Crawford Grady Stanley Junior Prickett Guntersville Ace Densmore Harvey Gullion Deliah Briscoe

Price Probe Extended Across New York War of Discounts

New York state lawmakers broaden inquiry into retail price wars led by Macy's as Gimbel's counters with price for price cuts. Hearing led by Irwin Steingut aims six months with witnesses alleging a phony war. National figures push repeal efforts and probes into small business impact amid stock shortages and 50 percent watch sales at S Klein before court order halts.

New York New York State Macy’s Macy's Gimbel’s U. S. Supreme Court Washington Tom Curtis R-Mo Curtis House Sen John Sparkman D-Ala Senate Small Business Committee Dormeyer Universal S. Klein Seling Bulova Benrus Klein Bulova

Local figures listed in community roster

The names include Lewis Dement Peggy Pack Tom my Phillips Nancy Weir Katie Weatherly Barbara Turner Eliza beth Pirie Mary Kay Schmidt and Sara Redding Sewell as part of the community notice roster.

Lewis Dement Peggy Pack Tommy Phillips Nancy Weir Katie Weatherly Barbara Turner Elizabeth Pirie Mary Kay Schmidt Sara Redding Sewell

Passau Struggles With Postwar Tourism Decline

Passau, a Danube city with 35 000 residents, faces high unemployment and 8000 refugees. Tourism, its historic lifeblood, collapses as border controls and Eastern proximity deter visitors from Austria and West Germany. Local officials say the city must wait for travel demand to return.

Passau Germany Danube Rome Austria

Great white shark reaches 40 foot length

A report notes that the great white shark can reach a length of up to 40 feet, highlighting its size among marine predators.

Ruptured Peptic Ulcer Needs Rapid Operative Treatment

A ruptured peptic ulcer demands urgent hospital care and immediate surgery. Early diagnosis and rapid operative closure of the stomach wall, plus aggressive antibiotic use, have improved survival markedly.

The Sweet By and By Emerges From Melancholy Muse

Composer Joseph Webster struggled with moods until he teamed with Dr. Sanford Bennett in Elkhorn Wisconsin in 1861. Bennett wrote verses that Webster set to music producing the church hymn In the Sweet By and By on a fall day in 1867.

Joseph Webster Sanford Bennett Bennett Webster Joseph Philbrick Webster Handel and Haydn Society Indiana Elkhorn Wis Sanford Fillmore Bennett

Morgan County Forrest Chapel preacher slated for Sunday

The article notes Sunday services at Forrest Chapel with Pastor Reverend Audie Gregg delivering the morning and evening messages. A large group of singers was reported Sunday night, and a robust song program completed the evening.

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Week Schedule

Sunday School at 9:45, morning worship 11, Training Union 6:30, evening service 7:30. Sunbeams off Monday. Pray meet Wednesday 7:30 followed by business meeting and choir practice. Vacation Bible school 9 to 11. Gospel Team to Convict camp and jail at 2:30 Sunday. Nursery care by Mrs Mooney and Mrs Beavers. Pro invite.

E. C. Swann Dalton C. Aldridge Jail R. L. Mooney W. C. Beavers

Memorial service and church updates in Oak Ridge

The memorial service for Mrs Olen Cooper will be at Oak Ridge on Sunday with Sunday school at 11 and dinner at 12 30 Reverend Thelmer Vaughn of Madison preaches at 1 Three car loads of Methodist Youth Fellowship members went to Hatfield Friday night for an evening of fun and plan summer excursions. several local residents visited Olen Cooper's family Sunday. Mrs Earl Legg is improving after treatment at Lavender's clinic.

Audie Gregg Elton Crowe Ramey Route Three Hartselle Doc Jones Barbara Lucian Jones Baby Mary Sparkman Erby Thompson J T. Wallace Andy Montgomery Ramon Wallace Cocoa Florida Birmingham T. L. Speakman Ramon W. P. Roberts Doris J. P. Roberts Neel Luther Brewer Ruby Kirby Martha Story Hendelene Rodgers J. T. Wallace Bettie Wallace Jackie West Danville Florence R. B. Bridges Mississippi Hollis Bridges J. P. Glasgow L. A. McDonald Sebren Garner Jim Garner T. L. Speakman, Jr Donald Wallace Ramona Garner Jimmy Roberts Bobby Speakman Eubal Jones Benton Roberts Gwen Cherie Jones Loyd Burns Sidney Bullard Austinville Gilman Bullard Oak Ridge Thelmer Vaughn Madison Methodist Youth Fellowship Hatfield Edward Lott Little Son Johnnie Miss Billa Speegle Grady Lott Decatur Jerry Eaton Hugh Townson Olen Cooper Kenneth Lott Porter Hanes Ruby West Florence State Teachers College E. E. Martin Basham Earl Legg Montevallo College J. R. Stephenson J. D. Hopper Plainview J. D. Ratliff C. L. Eady van Eaton Lavender’s

Community Mourns Loss Of Mr Hudson Priceville Note

The Priceville community expresses deep sympathy to the family of Son Hudson who passed away Sunday morning. Also reported are local gatherings for the Priceville basketball boys and lists of attendees, along with mentions of Mrs Edward Poteet joining funeral services and a notable wedding in the area.

Hudson Priceville Hatfield Lake John Collier J. C. White Lacey Clark Eric Poole Jim Beggs Floyd Briscoe Robert Ryan Hugh Thompson Alford Poole Patty McClellan Donald Poole Carolyn McClellan Thomas Bennick Jo Ann Carter Leslie Clark Sue Dale Lee Charlie Livingston Ronnie Livingston James Beggs Jimmie Sharp Joe Collier John Davis Thompson Billie Dean Hodge Hollis Blankenship Ruby Hayes

Sulphur Sells For About One Cent A Pound

Sulphur prices are reported near one cent per pound in the latest market brief, reflecting a very low cost for the chemical in industrial trades. Dealers note steady supply and limited demand influencing the minimal price point.

May Arrests Drop Slightly Despite Higher Fines

Police court records for May show 220 cases tried, down from April's 223 and behind March's 290. May fines totaled 5315.00, higher than March or April. Traffic arrests were 62, with 18 for prohibition, and parking meters yielded 1680.28, totaling 7014.00 in fines for May.

J.B. Whitmire Jimmy Bloodworth

Safeguards Tighten for Airline Cargo Worldwide

London reports international police and airlines unite to prevent cargo theft and streamline port formalities. Sir William Hildred of the International Air Transport Association says air cargo theft is rare and aims to keep it safest. A stray line notes a Roman dish of pork and pine nut sausage with cumin bay leaves and pepper.

London William P. Hildred International Air Transport Association International Air International Criminal Police Commission

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