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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1955

Page

3

Billy the Kid and the Old West Juvenile Delinquent Legend

The piece traces Billy the Kid as a case study of delinquent youth in the Old West. It outlines legends of his killings, the Lincoln County War, and his tangled fate including trials, pardons, and the courthouse escape, set against frontier notoriety and tourism.

Lincoln, N. M Old West William H. Bonney Billy the Kid Billy Brooklyn New Mexico Carlsbad Caverns Lincoln County Hollywood Frontier Rangers Sete Tes Posse John Tunstall Tunstall Lew Wallace Gov Wallace Pat Garrett Garrett

Hair and scalp authority to tell truth about baldness

A Merrill Hair Scalp Consultants team from Wichita Falls Texas will hold a public demonstration in Decatur Alabama at the Cornelian Hotel. The event promises explanations of scalp disorders the 18 common causes of hair loss and a complete scalp examination with a guarantee of results.

Merrill Resu Merrill Hair and Scalp Consultants Ays Nerv Cankerer Eareer Bela Gmelin

Somerville Student Attends Methodist Training Conference

Le ah Johnson of Somerville representing the Methodist Student Movement at Florence State Teachers College attends an eight day leadership training conference at Lake Junaluska North Carolina. Nearly 400 college students and adult counselors from 12 states and several foreign countries participate as the meeting opens Tuesday and runs through June 14.

Lake Junaluska N.C Leah Johnson Somerville 2 Florence State Teachers College Methodist Church Southeastern

Blackburn Talks On Estate and Gift Taxes

Gilmersburn attorney told Decatur Kiwanis Club Thursday that many more people may face estate and gift taxes in the new economy. The talk emphasized starting now to avoid taxes, with A. J. Coleman introducing the speaker and Sam Nettles presiding. Bill Rowland was welcomed as a new member.

Last Rites for Mrs L M Banks in Cullman County

Final rites were held Thursday at 11 a.m. for Mrs. L. M. Banks, 68, of Atlanta, at Brooklyn Presbyterian Church near East Point in Cullman County. The Rev. Aubrey Terry and the Rev. Joe Hauffman conducted the service with interment at a cemetery Moss Service Home directing. She is survived by her husband L. M. Banks and five sons.

Cullman L. M. Banks Atlanta Brooklyn, Presbyterian, Church East Point Cullman County

Tax Rule States Taxes Must Be Paid Before Other Debts

A receipt or notice quotes a rule that taxes must be paid before any other debt, underscoring priority of tax obligations in financial settlements. The document emphasizes the legal standing of taxes over other claims.

Banks Names and Places Linked to Bankers in Atlanta and Florida

Banks, Birmingham, J. L. Banks of Fla. , J. C. Banks, Atlanta, H. D.

Athens College Announces 10 Music Scholarships

Athens College will award ten music scholarships for four years based on talent and financial need. Recipients must participate in the college music program. Auditions are arranged by contacting Dr. Perry B. James or Karl Oliver.

Athens— Athens College Athens College Perry B. James Karl Oliver

Black Sea name origin and Banks family obituary details

The note discusses a possible origin of the Black Sea name from dark winter fogs and lists Banks family relatives from Georgia and Alabama. It mentions L. M. Banks Jr of East Point, three daughters including Mrs J H Marchman, Holly Pond, and Mrs E L McGregor, plus Miss Mary Banks and sisters Mrs Mattie Cooper and Mrs the Banks, totaling 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Alabama Power Proxy To Speak In Cullman

L. M. Smith president of the Alabama Power Company will dine with the Cullman County Chamber of Commerce in the King Edward Room at All Steak Cafe on June 27 at 6 p.m. An open meeting at East Elementary School will follow where Smith will discuss the New Hope Dam on the Warrior River and the Locust Fork project with facts and figures.

Cullman L. M. Smith Alabama Power Company Cullman County Chamber of Commerce King Edward Room All Steak Cafe East Elementary Smith New Hope Warrior River Locust Fork

Public schools built in 1954 total about 2.12 billion

The United States constructed roughly 2.12 billion dollars worth of public schools in 1954, reflecting postwar expansion in education funding and facilities nationwide.

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