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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1948
Page
3
The Agriculture Department reported improved corn and wheat prospects for 1949 with a bumper oats crop and the largest barley crop since 1943. Cheaper meat prices are not expected until production rises, as oats and barley feed livestock and grains take time to enter the market.
Local residents report social calls among area families including Mr and Mrs H B Myrick Mrs John Paul Young near Mt Tabor and others. Jessie Bramlett from Mt Olive visits daughter Mrs Lester Garrison as Union Grove singing draw s attendees from the region.
In Morgan County Alabama the Circuit Court in Equity hears the final settlement of the estate of Lela Eugene Rollins deceased. Administratrix Pearl Mathis filed accounts and vouchers for final settlement to be heard July 8, 1948 at 10:00 AM. The Register Bryan McAfee notes the dates June 11 and June 18 and June 23.
Harold Stassen argued before Congress to maintain billions for the Marshall plan, calling it a matter of national honor. House appropriations chair John Taber urged businesslike European recovery figures, noting abundant crops in France and Italy and questioning the size of needed funds.
Ten members of Cub Scout Den 1 gathered Thursday at Den Mother Mrs. Marv Yarbrough’s home. Den mother assisted by Mrs. Bill Horn led advancement work and den chief gave instructions. Officials announced several Cubs would receive achievements at the upcoming pack meeting.
In a public address Wallace challenges a line about the firm with Russia. European diplomats, basing policy on that line attributed to Byrnes, must pause as muddle clears. The text notes shifts in American stance toward Palestine and European recovery funding, suggesting a 25 percent cut, with national honor debated but European confidence in America remains.
New York hatcheck girl Mrs Dorothy Lawlor says she will not marry Danny Wicker owner of a Florida bar. She returns to New York Monday after he failed to produce $10,000. Wicker said they were not suited and left for the airport to buy her return ticket. She is confined to her hotel suite with an earache.
W. T. Jordan commends Decatur Senior High School representatives Fennell Garnett and Jimmy Tatum for winning state offices at Boys State in Tuscaloosa. Tatum became secretary of state and Garnett state superintendent of education, marking the first time two boys from one school held state offices in a single year.
The East Limestone school sponsors a barbecue on its campus on August 5. The event features speaking and ball games with public attendance invited. The renowned Walter Thomas Barbecue is expected to be served Saturday afternoon.
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