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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1951
Page
3
Chicago reports indicate a shrinking cattle supply with the smallest stockyard parade in years. Butchers and restaurateurs note below normal beef on hand and forecast a shortage later in June, possibly prompting a shift to pork. some anticipate a summer pickup in sales and beef supply by July despite price controls. Poultry remains in good supply.
James Kirbye Schmidt son of Mr and Mrs Ira B Schmidt of 809 Canal Street returned to Decatur after receiving the Master of Fine Arts degree from Cranbrook Academy of Art Bloomfield Hills Michigan. He studied painting and graphic arts after earning a bachelor’s degree from the same institution.
Secretary of Defense Marshall conducted secret talks amid growing alarm in South Korea that a cease-fire order may be near. South Korean leaders and President Rhee warned of action if UN decisions threaten national security, while Marshall denied links to peace rumors.
The textile designer trained at Cranbrook and Memphis based schools. His works have appeared in the International Textile Exhibition at the University of North Carolina and the fifteenth national ceramic exhibition at Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts. He won first prize for woven textiles at the Detroit Michigan exhibition and will teach painting and design at The Principia College near St. Louis in September.
Corporal John E. Wilks Jr., son of Mr and Mrs John E Wilks Sr of 528 Jackson Street Decatur, was promoted to corporal on June 13 1951. He enlisted in September 1950 and serves with the Marine detachment U S Naval Air Technical Training Command Memphis Tennessee.
List of transfers from probate entries showing individuals and firms exchanging money and property amounts ranging from 1 to 110000 with parties including Decatur Land Co. Ltd, Southern Railway, and Grant Realty Co. across various sums and names. The ledger format records numerous modest payments and large realty sums, reflecting estate settlement activity.
Ben Allen Rister a 24 year old letter carrier of Decatur and Mary Elizabeth Hunter a 22 year old cashier of Decatur obtain a marriage license. Harry Clifford Spain a 43 year old plumber of Decatur and Edra L Kent a 37 year old of Decatur obtain a marriage license.
Action seeks payment of 356.33 on account with Taylor and Jeffrey listed as plaintiff attorneys.
New York columnist Hal Boyle reflects on a father who adored dogs more than people, kept many pets on his terms, and fiercely protected his daughter Dolores. A Chinese chow puppy sparked a permanent rift, but the father’s devotion to his only heart remains clear throughout the tale.
An estimate places Bengal famine deaths in 1943 at about 4,000,009 people. The figure reflects a severe food shortage and widespread starvation across the region.
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