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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1947

Page

12

Local Folks Visit Family and Friends This Weekend

Limstone County notes list visits by Mrs. Andy Serio and baby and Mrs. S. L. Sanderson to L. T. Sanderson’s family. Mrs. Oscar Balch and Helen Balch spent time with the Coleman Ray family at Westlawn. Hester Miles from Lynchburg Tenn visits W. E. Smith. Rev. and Mrs. Walker Bynum and Judy visited George Sanders family. Mr. and Mrs. Hester Smith spent Sunday with Garland Smith of Elkton.

Andy Serio S. L. Sanderson L. T. Sanderson Oscar Balch Carl Balch Helen Balch Coleman’ Ray Westlawn Hester Miles Lynchburg Tenn W. E. Smith Walker Bynum Judy George Sanders

Local Social Visits Involving Athens and Madison Families

Miss Faye Thornberry spent last week with Judy Bynum of Madison. Miss Lucile Sanders visits Miss Margaret Sanders. Mrs. Oscar Balch and family and Helen Balch visited Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Balch. Mrs. Boffie Sims and children visited Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Abernathy. Sunday gatherings included Mrs. C. ly. Sanderson of Athens.

C. Ly. Sanderson Athens Faye Thornberry Judy Bynum Madison Lucile Sanders Margaret Sanders Oscar Balch Bruce Balch Helen Balch Ralph Balch Boffie Sims W. C. Abernathy

Failure to Pay Taxes Admitted in War Bribe Trial

Henry Garsson, munitions maker, admitted he did not file income tax returns for Cumberland Lumber in Kentucky. He argued the company was his own business, not a front for bribe payments to Andrew J. May, who testified he managed the concern but had no financial interest.

Washington Henry Garsson Cumberland Lumber Company Kentucky Garsson Andrew J. May Kentucky Democratic Congress May House Military Committee

Local Families Visit Nearby Relatives This Week

A series of home visits and social outings are noted across Cotaco Decatur Huntsville and Birmingham. Families including the Gurleys Vincent Gatlin Lynn and Wooten Ernie and Will Rhodes with others visited relatives and attended gatherings from Friday to Sunday.

Lester Wooten Carolyn Cotaco Roy Roberts Billy Free Decatur James Gurley James R. Hooker Atlanta Mable Gatlin Bill Woodruff Betty Bobby Mr. Gurley Horace Collins Huntsville Cynthia Black Rock Creek G. C. Vincent Fred Scarbrough Harold Waugh Courtland Eva Ernie Gurley Will Rhodes Pines Vernon South Marvin Ralph J. B. Gurley Johnny Sue Ardmore Lyle Hough Belle Mina Buford Hough James Lynn Jr Alex Dunn James Gurley Jr William Fowler Eastern Star Hartselle Doris and David Wayne Donald Eee Birmingham James Lynn Jimmy

Annual Meeting of The Scientist Church Held

The Christian Science Board of Directors told The Mother Church annual meeting in Boston that fear and material power do not enable evil. New president Mrs Helen Chaffee Elwell urged pulpit and press to unite for righteousness and amity, stressing spiritual approach to industry, government, and health. Reports noted rising global religious activity, record Christian Science periodical circulation, and new printing capabilities.

Boston Mass Christian Science Board of Directors First Church of Christ, Scientist Massachusetts Helen Chaffee Elwell David Church California England Europe Australia New Zealand South Africa Christian Science British Isles Christian Science Publishing Society Christian Science Monitor Monitor William D. Kilpatrick Kilpatrick

Carolina Woman Ready To Tell All About Scalf's Medicine

Pe ddie King of Route arne says she suffered five years of gas pressure pains indigestion and poor appetite. After using Scalf's Indian River Medicine she now eats three meals daily and sleeps through the night. She urges others to try Scalf's Medicine at Caddel's Drug Store.

Peddie Route Arne Scalf Mrs. King Scarf Caddel’s Drug Store

Nutritious Carcass Parts Typically Used for Feed

Blood lungs stomach liver pancreas kidney brain and heart from animal carcasses are most often diverted to fertilizer or animal feed rather than human consumption. The statement highlights common byproducts in meat processing and their typical end use.

Local Family Visits and Illnesses Reported in Lawrence County

Lawrence County notices list weekend visits and family movements. Jessie McCaghren and Mrs. Bob McCaghren travel to Florence on business. Archie Rainey receives care in Memphis and plans a few days with his mother. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Owens, Mr. and Mrs. J W McCaghren, and Franklin McCaghren.

Ochis Rainey Moulton Dearie Rainey Bob McCaghren Malcolm Jessie McCaghren Florence Elmer Owens Five Points Emmett Owens J. W. McCaghren Janklin McCaghren Sr Archie Rainey Veterans’ Hospital Memphis

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