Lease Claim Suit Filed Over Cafe Lease Transfer
Dave Mendelson owner of the AG filed suit in the court Thursday seeking $1500 claimed due by P. Vaughan former owner of the Ace Cafe. He says a June 5 written agreement allowed transfer of the Palace cafe lease and that Vaughan breached by not paying the $1500 after relinquishing shoe sales restrictions. Attorney L. Britnell represents the plaintiff.
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Dave Mendelson
The
Chenit Rk
P. Hughan
Ace Cafe
Mendelson
Phil Vaughan
Ing
Palace Cafe
A. L. Hicks
C. Vines
Vaughan
Vaugher
L. Britnell
Alabama Judge Rules Court May Declare Child Legitimacy
Judge Crow bases jurisdiction in a paternity suit on the 1940 Alabama declaratory judgment act. The ruling cites section 156 and Henley versus Foster, endorsing broad construction to protect legitimacy rights against fraud and uphold status as a legal interest.
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Henley
Foster
Bouldin
Alabama
Wisconsin
Crow
Governor Folsom Renders No Comment on Court Ruling
The Associated Press reports Governor Folsom, ill in Montgomery, was not available for comment on Judge Crow's ruling. He was moved from a hospital to the executive mansion after nine days being treated for a throat infection.
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Folsom
Montgomery
Judge Crow
Associated Press
Declaratory suit details in Folsom case move toward Supreme Court
The Cullman case centers on Christine Putman Folsom and her son challenging a possible common law marriage with Gov. James E. Folsom. The defense raised jurisdiction and sufficiency questions under the declaratory judgment act, with appeals anticipated to the Alabama Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamelle Moore
Cullman Circuit Court
James E
Christine Putman Folsom
Injured Man Dies After Fall From Rear-Produce Truck
A 52 year old Albert Wil ler Mashburn fell from a rear produce truck in Birmingham and died today near Tarrant. The incident is under local investigation with no further details released.
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Birmingham
Arlin Rowe Mashburn
Albertwiller
Tarrant
Aircraft makers lead market on government purchase program
Wall Street rose as news of a large government aircraft order boosted aviation shares. Lockheed Grumman International Nickel Standard Oil and Anderson-Prichard Oil posted new year highs while overall volume ran about 1.3 million shares and the market settled near previous levels with oils active but narrow.
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New York
Lockheed
Grumman Aircraft
International Nickel
Standard Oil (Nj
Anderson-Prichard Oil
North Georgia live poultry market steadies with strong buying
Atlanta June 11 report shows the North Georgia live poultry market firm as buyers push for 9 to 10 week birds. Out of state truckers crowded the area while farm movement remained heavy and most stock sold off the close with weights 2.3 to 2.6 pounds and prices around 37 to 37.5 cents per pound picked up today.
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Atlanta
USDA
North
Georgia
Markets at a Glance in New York and Chicago
A brief markets roundup notes irregular stock trading and strong aircraft demand in New York. Bonds remain steady while rails advance as crop news improves. Cotton trends lower on favorable crop reports and liquidation. Chicago wheat eases on higher government crop estimates with rain needed in the corn belt. Oats firm amid crop damage reports. Hogs steady to 25 cents lower, top 24.75. Cattle steady to 75 cents lower, top 36.00.
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New York
Chicago
Grain futures drift on slight gains then end lower
Chicago June 11 grain prices showed early strength with corn advancing near three cents before profits trimmed gains. Wheat closed down about a cent, oats rose about five tenths, while soybeans fell around four cents as July contracts moved.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Nashville Livestock Market Report Cattle Hogs Sheep
Nashville market notes mixed price shifts across cattle hogs and sheep with steadier beef cows and bulls and stronger vealers Calves and good steers rise while cutter cows and lower grades hold steady to weak Hogs show steady to higher on lighter weights and 160-180 lb ranges Sheep firm for spring lambs with good and choice lambs up slightly compared with week ago
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Nashville
Federal State Departments of Agriculture
Cotton futures close lower after mixed session
In New York on June 11 futures closed about unchanged to 45 cents per bale lower than the prior close. The July contract opened at 36.49 and settled around 36.42, with other positions including October near 33.05 and December around 32.46. Middling spot price noted at 38.23.
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New York
Danish Ship Disaster Leaves Families in Mourning
In Copenhagen crowds gathered at the D F S office for news on survivors after an explosion. A Danish wife described her husband leaping into the sea with their child, then herself on a raft before being rescued. About 200 passengers slept in berths. others in steerage or deck chairs as flags flew half mast. Aalborg also in mourning.
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Copenhagen
Kroebenhavn
Alborg
Fate of housing draft and refugees debated in state house
The house considered housing legislation after Democrats moved to reform banking rules. Senate backed a plan for 15 million homes in ten years with 500,000 government financed. Wolcott called it socialist and opponents offered a substitute. Draft bills to enlist 19 to 25 year olds were set for swift house passage after a strong senate vote. Refugee measures allow 200,000 displaced Europeans over two years, drawing sharp criticism from some lawmakers while others defend the bill as improving immigration. The senate already passed a similar refugee measure.
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House
Rules Committee
Banking Committee
Senate
Wolcott
R-Mich
Martin
R-Mass
Rep
Gossett
D-Tex
Europe
Rankin
D-Miss
Celler
D-Ny
Fellows
R-Me
Senator Vandenberg presses in on foreign aid cuts
A high ranking Republican stresses Vandenberg is near winning the fight to trim the 1 to 2 billion dollar foreign aid cut. He predicts the appropriations committee will restore most of the cut as Marshall Hoffman prepare to back the senator. Vandenberg proposes a foreign policy resolution urging U S support for Europe and UN led defense by regional pacts and a UN military force. Tariff Republicans Morse and Aiken pledge to back GOP tariff cuts with Democrats hoping for some GOP aid to limit Truman powers.
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Vandenberg
Rmich
House
GOP
Appropriations Committee
Marshall
Paul G. Hoffman
Michigan
Congress
Senate
U. S
Europe
United Nations
U. N
U.N
Morse
Oregon
Aiken
Vermont
Truman
Lunchroom Chiefs Attend Alabama Conference
Several Morgan county school lunchroom managers attend a state conference at the University of Alabama this week and next. Attendees include Mrs. Jennie Mitchell of Austinville school Mrs. Laura Lee Johnson of Cotaco High Mrs. Eva Adams of Eva High and Mrs. Tom Riley of Priceville High. The group will study food purchasing and procurement methods.
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Morgan County
University of Alabama
Jennie Mitchell
Austinville School
Laura Lee Johnson
Cotaco High
Eva Adams
Eva High
Tom Riley
Priceville High
Young People Chatauqua Planned by Local Methodist Churches
Central Methodist joins First Memorial Drive East End Ninth Street and Austinville Methodists for a Young People’s Chautauqua July 12 to 16. Supper at 6:30, classes at 7:00 on hymnody courtship and marriage Methodist doctrines with Rev Otis E Kirby. Rev H R Caldwells of China to speak at 7:45 in church auditorium. Decatur sub district union youths invited.
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The
Central Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
Memorial Drive
East End
Ninth Street
Austinville
Harold Groves
G. M. Davenport
Otis E. Kirby
H. R. Caldwells
China
Caldwells
C. F. Anders
Asia
Decatur Sub-District Union
Boys State Group Returns From Montgomery Trip
A Tuscaloosa audience reports that the Boys State delegation, led by Tom Johnson of Montevallo, served as governor for a day in Montgomery and filled honorary executive legislative and judicial posts. The group held a state legislature session and debated a bill to lower voting age and abolish the poll tax, which failed.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Montgomery
Tom Johnson
Montevallo
Cottonseed totals rise in nine-month period report
The Census Bureau reports cottonseed for Aug 1 to May 31 at 3,869,340 tons, up from 2,946,198 tons a year earlier. May 31 mill on hand is 187,984 tons, versus 163,048 last year, with production and on hand figures for crude oil refined air cake meal hulls linters and running bales detailed.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Linters
Anti noise campaigns spread to over fifty U S cities
More than 50 U S cities are launching anti noise campaigns to curb street and neighborhood noise. Officials report growing public concern and expect lasting changes in local ordinances and enforcement.
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United States
Cease fire holds as Bernadotte mediates Middle East talks
Seven U S Naval officers arrive in Cairo to serve as truce observers for Bernadotte as fighting pauses after the 1 am EST cease fire. Trans Jordan and Arab League officials meet amid warnings of resumed hostilities if terms are not met. Britain refuses to recognize Israel during the truce while supporting partition per UN proposal.
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Nitsanim
Isdud
Folke Bernadotte
U. N
Rhodes
Amman
Trans-Jordan
Tewfik Abu Abuda
Cairo
Haifa
Bernadotte
Israel
Old City
Jerusalem
Tel Aviv
Abdel Rahman Azzam’ Pasha
Arab League
League
Palestine
Great Britain
Holy Land
Egypt
Iraq
Syria
Lebanon
Saudi Arabia
Azzam Pasha
U. N. Assembly
London
C. P. Mayhew
Ernest Bevin
House of Commons
Britain
Labor
Bevin
Valhermosa Church Plans Rainbow Supper and Entertainment
The Valhermosa Springs Christian church hosts a rainbow supper and entertainment on Saturday June 19 at 7 00 PM. All friends of the church and community are urged to attend with proceeds aiding the parsonage fund.
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Valhermosa Springs Christian Church
Funeral Held for Rabbi Joshua Loth Liebman
Mourners of many faiths gathered for the funeral of Rabbi Joshua Loth Liebman 41 author of Peace of Mind. Police expected at least 15 000 attendees at Temple Israel as services began and reached the crowd through amplifiers.
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Boston
Joshua Loth Liebman
Temple Israel
Morris Rites Slated Sunday
Funeral services for Clyde G. Morris 49 prominent Lacey Springs farmer will be held Sunday at 3 P M from Lacey Springs church Interment in Hough cemetery Peck s in charge He leaves a widow Nora Morris three daughters Ruth Elizabeth and Jean Morris all of Lacey Springs three sons Arnold Edwin and Kelley of Lacey Springs a mother Ada Morris of Lacey Springs seven sisters Hettie Green Mary Maynard Aliie Carlos Annie Laura Maynard Viola Deckard Estelle Kykindall Gertrude Morris two brothers Rice Morris Green Briar Tenn T L Morris Somerville Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed.
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Clyde G. Morris
Lacey Springs
Hough Cemetery
Peck’s
Mr. Morris
St. Vincent Hospital
Birmingham
Nora Morris
Ruth
Elizabeth
Jean Morris
Arnold
Edwin
Kelley
Ada Morris
Hettie Green
Mary Maynard
Asheville
N. C
Aliie Carlos
Annie Laura Maynard
Old Hickory
Tenn
Viola Deckard
Estelle Kykindall
Detroit
Mich
Gertrude Morris
Rice Morris
Green Briar
T. L. Morris
Somerville 2
Alvin Kay
Robert Atkinson
Jeff Darwin
Billy Hester
Karl Hough
James Hays
Jack Kay
Paul Merrell
Dr. Whitker
John Harrison
Dan Harrison
Eugene Fennell
Walter Fennell
Ashford Todd
J. E. Hayes Sr
Jim Atkinson
Sumpter Sorrell
Vacation Bible school enrolls hundreds at Central Methodist
Central Methodist church reports about 175 pupils in its daily vacation Bible school and describes the program as one of the churchs best. Rev G M Davenport announces guest preachers Rev Woodfin Grove and Dr A H Nabors for Sunday services while other items note family visits and local church events.
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Central Methodist Church
G. M. Davenport
Woodfin Grove
A. H. Nabors
Decatur Beautification Efforts Expand Across City Parks
Lions club planting flowers with ground work for future development. Questers club leads a small park plot project at W Moulton Street and Fifth Avenue. Women's Chamber of Commerce and Rotary club drive parkway beautification and curb traffic hazards, with hope every park shines by next year.
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Lions Club
Questers Club
Jackson
Women’s Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Eighth
10Th Avenue
Delano Park
Girl Scout
Littlehouse
John Troxler
Decatur
Law and Orde
Daily Records Transfers and Sums Across Several Parties
A sequence of loan and property transfers listed with various payees including Jessie Burns Minnie Anders Arnold Scott Florence Smith and Garden Court Apartments. Notable sums include 4500 1500 4950 6800 and 1170 indicating multiple debt settlements and property trust transfers.
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R. E. Hardwick
Jessie G. Burns
C. N. Ward
B. C. Ezel
Minnie Eva Anders
Robert Lee Anders
David Parks
Minnie R. Aldridge
Arnold Scott
Mary E. Harvey Arnold
Annie L. Harvey
Lena R. Bishop
W. Howard Crabtree
H.C. Long
Garden Court Apartments
B C. Shelton
Jeanette R. Johnson
W. K. Littlefield
John S Peek
James F. Pipkens
Nellie M. Wright
W. R. Rogers, Jr
W. K.littlefield
James William Wardlow
Florence A. Smith
Arthur Wilbrite
W. L. Rogers
Lawrence County High Class of 27 Holds First Reunion
Lawrence County High School class of 27 held a reunion Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Robert Weatherford at 615 E Vine. Seven of 17 graduates attended the first reunion with Miss Jennie Wells Wheeler Mrs. Roy Cowan Scottsboro Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sims Moulton Roy Sims Blountsville Mrs. Clarence Storey Miss Rebecca Aldridge and Mrs. Weatherford present.
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Lawrence County High School
Robert Weatherford
E. Vine
Jennie Wells
Wheeler
Roy Cowan
Scottsboro
Lawrence Sims
Moulton
Roy Sims
Blountsville
Clarence Storey
Rebecca Aldridge
Weatherford
Speaker Named For Flag Day Ceremony In Delano Park
Pete T Zwaryzh of the 19th Air Force will speak as official Air Force representative at Decatur Flag Day ceremonies in Delano park Monday. Maj J B Grimmer, adjutant at Birmingham Municipal Airport, will send six flight training planes over Decatur from 2 to 2 30 P M as part of Flag Day activities.
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Pete T. Zwaryzh
19Th Air Force Division
Air Force
Decatur
Delano Park
Maj
J. B. Grimmer
Birmingham Municipal
Lee Withdraws His Application For State Post
Edward C. Lee of Mobile has withdrawn his application for the public relations counsel position for the state liquor control board. He is under investigation by the state merit board. The merit board had delayed approval pending further inquiry into his qualifications.
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Montgomery
Ala
Edward C. Lee
Mobile
State Liquor Control Board
Lee
State Merit Board
Merit Board
ABC
Frank Bunkley
Charles W. Terry
New School Buses For Morgan County Arriving
Carl T. Jones and two drivers will travel to Lima, Ohio, Saturday afternoon to bring two new Morgan County school buses back. The buses, built on 199 inch wheel base chassis with superior bodies, follow two earlier purchases from Ft. Valley, Georgia. The party will return Monday morning, with expected arrival around 8 PM Tuesday.
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Carl T. Jones
Routo
Lima
H. R. Leeman
Leeman
Ft. Valley
Russell Promoted to Corporal in Japan Far East Air Force
Robert C. Russell son of Mrs. Mary A. Russell of Decatur Alabama earns corporal rank with the Far East Air Force in Japan. He serves as aircraft engine specialist with the 31st Reconnaissance Squadron at Yokota Air Base on an F 13 aircraft. He attended Austinville High School before enlisting in October 1946 and shipped overseas in November 1947 joining the Fifth Air Force then the 31st Recon squadron near Tokyo.
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Yokota Afb
Japan
Robert C. Russell
Mary A. Russell
Decatur
Alabama
Far East Air Force
Russell
31St Reconnaissance Squadron
United States Air Force
Austinville High School
Austinville
Fifth Air Force
31St Reconnaissance
Yokota Air Force Basee
Tokyo
Lawrence Farmer Passes Suddenly
E. F. Thompson, 75, prominent Lawrence county farmer, died suddenly of a heart attack at his Courtland home Thursday at 6 P M. Body shipped to Akron Alabama Saturday 12 50 P M on L and N Number 2 by Brown's Funeral company. Funeral services and interment in Akron Sunday. Survived by widow two sons E B of Chattanooga and E H Thompson of Courtland nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
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E. F. Thompson
Lawrence County
Courtland
Akron
Ala
Brown's Funeral Company
E. B
Chattanooga
E. H. Thompson
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First Baptist Church
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E. G. Hamilton
Louis Bell
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Harold Aday
216
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Baugh and Wiley Clinic
John A. Troxler
City
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Danville
Decatur General
H. H. Sunderland
Oak Street
Jimmy Lindley
Falkville
Carl Millwood Jr
Decatur General Hospital
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Shorty) Ogle
St. Vincent’s Hospital
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