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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1955

Page

9

Bookeen Spur and the Riordan Family Ranch War

Rob Mallory hoped Kerry Riordan would marry neighboring rancher Christien and settle, but Kerry's wild streak drew him to Lita Dawson. Christie loses Kerry to Wayne Cameron, a mysterious outsider. Boundary disputes flare as farmers settle on disputed land and a range war looms.

Rob Mallory Kerry Riordan Christien Spur Mallory Texas Lita Dawson Lim Christie Kerry Wayne Cameron

Dance shift as Tim Larrabee claims Lita on floor

Cameron thanks Lita for a dance but Tim Larrabee appears and asserts control. Lita goes with him while Kerry watches Christie circle the floor and feels trapped. The Cullens and others gather near the corner, forming a protective circle around the pair.

Night Near the Dance Hall Sparks Violent Clash

Kerry intervenes as Tim Larrabee grips Lita during a dance floor confrontation. A chorus of jeers and a sheriff’s command lead to a split crowd outside where Kerry and Tim exchange brutal blows in a bare knuckle fight. Kerry gains a fleeting advantage before Tim’s fury escalates.

Kerry Lita Tim Tim Larrabee Bill Larrabee Sheriff Parran Tiny Christie Nate Cullen

Everything Still 'Jake' For 'Grandma' And Hubby 'Shorty'

In Louisa Kentucky Grandma Martha Sprouse 88 and her husband Delbert 60 years younger celebrate a tenth wedding anniversary aboard their log cabin life. She recalls a New York honeymoon trip gone awkward and reflects on aging health while keeping to daily chores and radio routines.

Louisa Grandma” Sprouse Shorty New York Grandma Martha Mattie Lyons Large Sprouse Delbert Cat Hol Low

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