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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1951

Page

3

Honor List At MCHS Is Given

Morgan County High School announced honor rolls for multiple classes. Names listed include Betty Stewart Mary Ann Berry Mary Sue Benos Winnie Fay Roberts Nancy Battillo Becky Bean Dorothy Stewart Lionel Dodson Charles Rushing and many others across First Second and Jr II II-First classes.

Morgan County High School St. Tl Betty Stewart Mary Ann Berry Mary Sue Benos Winnie Fay Roberts Nancy Attillo Becky Bean Dorothy Stewart Lionel Dodson Charles Rushing Dorothy Jean Self Josephine Weaver Reba Jo Slate Martha Powell Helen Boger Frances Wilson Maudine Holloway Jane Wasson Virginia Turney Freida Betterton Jean Foote Jill Holland Louise Day Lucia Faye Cooper Barbara Ann Rylant Earl Cook Jimmie Templeton Charles Atkins Buel Hanners Ili Gailyn Adcock Joy Broom Laura Copeland Joanne Henderson Eula Key Jane Leng Gay_Nell__Lorance Mary Elizabeth Poole Jerry Bennich Wayne Summerford Bobby Speegle Johnny Cain Willia Mae Chenault Margaret Dean

Rural Electrification loans approved for Alabama coops

The Rural Electrification Administration approved loans for Covington Electric Cooperative in Andalusia and Baldwin County Electric Membership Corp. in Robertsdale, Alabama. Covington receives 290,000 dollars and Baldwin County receives 157,000 dollars.

Washington Rural Electrification Administration Covington Electric Cooperative Andalusia Ala Baldwin County Electric Membership Corp Robertsdale

Ethiopian king's bodyguard trained by Swedish officers

Reports say the king of Ethiopia has a bodyguard corps trained by Swedish officers. The arrangement aims to bolster royal protection with foreign security expertise.

Ethiopia

Thieves Grab 42000 Payroll in Northern Ohio Holdup

In Warren Ohio on June 16 a $42000 payroll robbery stunned local police. Victims Harlan Villers and Tom Trifflette of Aristoly Federal Credit Union were ambushed while en route to cash checks at Copperweld Steel. Four masked men fled with the money, later abandoning the car they used. all funds were insured.

Warren Ohio Harlan Villers Tom Trifflette Aristoly Federal Credit Union Copperweld Steel Co Trifflette

Margaret Truman Chats With Belgian Royalty During Tour

Margaret Truman met Prince Baudouin, lunched with Queen Mother Elizabeth, and held a news conference in Brussels. She spoke with Baudouin for about 30 minutes mainly in English with some French and began with a visit to the 15th century Brussels town hall.

Brussels Belgium Margaret Truman Prince Royal Baudouin Elizabeth Argaret Prince Baudouin Baudouin Margaret U. S Robert D. Murphy Miss Truman

Transfers Recorded Between Individuals with Small Sums

Daily Records show Beulah Ellis to J W Wood for 1.00 Co I Carter to Thomas J Briscoe for 1000 Zera W Lipscomb to Lucille L McCutcheon for 260 Paul M Penney to Paul M Penney executor for 10 Paul M Penney to Virginia F Sellers for 1000.

Beulah Ellis J. W. Wood Co. I. Carter Thomas J. Briscoe Zera W. Lipscomb Lucille L. McCutcheon Paul M. Penney Virginia F. Sellers

Willis Taylor and Dawn Rines Obtain Marriage Licenses

Willis Edward Taylor 22 of West Court Apts U S Navy weds Dawn Adeline Rines 22 of Kings Park N. 7. Willard Eugene Sherrod 19 of 205 6th Ave N, Duncan Cotton Co employee marries Wilma Lee Evans 20 of 1218 6th Ave S Alabama Drug Store employee.

Willis Edward Taylor West Court Willard Eugene Sherrod 6Th Ave. N Duncan Cotton Co Wilma Lee Evans 6Th Ave. S Alabama Drug Store

DAILY CROSSWORD AND CRYPTOQUOTE PUZZLE PAGE

A dense puzzle page presents a large daily crossword with clues across and down on many topics and a cryptogram puzzle. The cryptogram decodes a famous quote by Longfellow using the substitution key provided, with yesterday's line shown as an example.

Ladies Night Observed By Civitans In Town Creek

Town Creek Civitans held a Ladies Night banquet at the Methodist educational building. The Women’s Society of Christian Service prepared the meal and four women served. The installation of officers was postponed due to the illness of president elect Charles Roberson. Doctor Roan of Decatur spoke as guest. Numerous local residents attended.

Civitans Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service Nina Jean Slaton Betty McCormick Peggy Gibson Ann Carter Charles Roberson Roan of Decatur Roan Thomas Hearne Gibson, Jr Prissy L. L. Abrams Robert Berryman Abner Berryman Henry Howard J. C. Whitten G. C. Cockes Sidney Anderson Pie Brackin Bill Lee Haskil Crisler Thomas Pritchett Harold King Wesley Davis Edward Weems L. W. Roberts

Methodist Youth Fellowship trip to Wheeler Dam noted

A group of Methodist Youth Fellowship members went to Wheeler Dam on Friday for a weiner roast and swimming party with Rever end and Mrs. Whitten and several chaperones. Names of attendees include Owens, Baine, Crisler, Kimbrel, Whitten, Slaton, and others. The trip concluded with a movie at the Bama theatre.

Methodist Youth Fellowship Wheeler Dam Weiner Whitten Ora Kimbrell Henry Howard Herchel James Edward Owens Marcella Majorie Baine Marjorie del Crisler J. P. Kimbrel Ann Carter Hilton Kenneth Whitten Nina Jean Slaton Jerry Nell Kimbrel Martha Howard Maurice Cockes Jimmy Thaxton Billy Ransom Terry Courtland Miss Waldrep Bobby Sue Waldrep Fellowship Mrs. Waldrep Mary Dell Kimbrel Shelba Gipson Meme Jo Dill Charlotte Dill Clifton Carl Crisler Bama

Eastern Star Officers Named At Annual Meeting

The Order of the Eastern Star held its annual meeting on Tuesday evening electing and appointing officers including Worthy Matron Mrs. Noriie Burden, Worthy Patron Benjamin McGregor, Associate Matron Mrs. Annabelle Neal, Secretary Mrs. Jean Abrams, Treasurer Mrs. Mary Giddens, Conductress Mrs. Syble Gibson, Chaplain Mrs. Lela Bell Burden, and Marshall Mrs. Florence Terry among others.

Eastern Star Order of the Eastern Star Noriie Burden Benjamin McGregor Annabelle Neal Richard Green Jean Abrams Mary Giddens Gladys Cris Syble Gibson Lela Bell Burden Marshall Florence Terry Ber

Huntsville Couple Visits Florence For Car Races

Mr. and Mrs. Lowe Fannings and their daughter Linda of Huntsville were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Maddox and Patsy. They traveled to Florence in the afternoon to attend the car races.

Lowe Fannings Linda Huntsville Lonnie Maddox Patsy Florence

Police Guard Rita Hayworth's Home Amid Threats in Glenbrook

District Attorney Jack Streeter placed a seven man guard at Rita Hayworth's rented Glenbrook home after threats linked to her 17 month old daughter Yasmin. Jewelry valued at 250000 was moved to a Reno vault as Miss Hayworth seeks divorce from Aly Khan and establishes residence.

Glenbrook Rita Hayworth Jack Streeter Yasmin Streeter Miami Fla Rita Aly Khan Florida Miss Hayworth Reno Aly Jim Fell

Local social notes recount visits and travels

Supper guests hosted by Mr and Mrs Jewel Maddox and Pat from Florence. W W Brackin family returned from Florida vacation. Gas heat installation to begin this fall with over 126 signups. Etheredge couple from Washington DC spent weekend with Eetheredge family. Mrs Ira Mathews and Murfreesboro daughters visiting Eva Spangler. Holladay family vacation at Holladays In The Pines camp. Almon Davis of Athens GA weekend guest of Fred Davis. Jerkees in Eglin Field Florida and Houston sisters from Mobile visited Ella Houston and Laura Smith. Annie Stain returned from New Orleans visit with Marion Stain family. John William Stain earned MA from Auburn. mother attended exercises. Runt and Nina Belle Etheredge returned to Auburn for summer. Teresa Woolbrite of Columbus GA visited Aunt Etheredge. Jerry Nell and Cynthia Streater visiting Neal Streater family in Rosedale MS. Mrs R N Streater visiting Chip Harbin in Scottsboro. Ora Bain and son moved into Doctor McCullough house apartment. Ruby Terry at bedside of her father Phode Terry. Otis Bass family and Wallace Sanderson visiting Rosa Sanderson. Sanderson works in Detroit. Martha Howard visiting J R Rush in Boaz. Melvin Clem and Tom returned from three weeks in Athens. Mildred Houston noted.

Jewel Maddox Pat Florence W. W. Brackin Florida Leonard Etheredge Washington, D. C E. E. Etheredge Ira Mathews Ella Houston Laura Smith Annie Stain New Orleans Marion Stain John William Stain Auburn Runt Nina Belle Etheredge Teresa Woolbrite Columbus Georgi Etheredge Jerry Nell Cynthia Streater Neal Streater Rosedale Mississippi R. N. Streater Chip Harbin Scottsboro Ora Bain Doctor McCullough Ruby Terry Phode Terry Otis Bass Sonny Ludie Merle Lundy Wallace Sanderson Detroit Rosa Sanderson Martha Howard J. R. Rush Boaz Melvin Clem Tom Clem Athens Mildred Houston

Dope Addict Estimate Spurs City Probe Findings

New York City narcotics probe ends after three days with Lt. Bernard Boylan pegging 6000 school age dope addicts, an increase of 1000 from prior estimates. Attorney General Goldstein cites at least 1500 school children addicted while promising rapid police action as 21 arrests including teens occur in Manhattan, the Bronx and Brooklyn.

New York New York City Bernard Boylan Narcotics Bureau Boylan Nathaniel L. Goldstein Goldstein Manhattan Bronx Brooklyn

Post-Dispatch Acquires The Star Times In St Louis

The Pulitzer owned Post-Dispatch buys St Louis Star Times the city’s other afternoon paper. Star Times will cease after today’s issue with price undisclosed. Publisher Elzey Roberts cites financial pressures from rising costs and stagnant revenues.

ST. Louis Post-Dispatch Star-Times Elzey Roberts Globe-Democrat Roberts

Triplets Born to Hardins in Birmingham Family Grows

Triplets all girls were born last night to Mr. and Mrs. Sidney J. Hardin in Birmingham. No. 1 arrived at 9 45 P M followed by two sisters at four minute intervals. The babies and mother are reported doing fine. The Hardins already have five other children.

Birmingham Sidney J. Hardin Hardins Hardin

Waldrep and Margie Dell Crisler Bicycle to Wheeler Dam

Waldrep and Margie Dell Crisler biked to Wheeler Dam on Monday afternoon, enjoying a leisure ride together.

Waldrep Margie Dell Crisler Wheeler Dam

Local Social Notes From Morgan County Priceville

Morgan County community events include visits by Joyce Glasscock from Decatur and Miss Margie Gilchrist with Edward Poteet family members. families host guests from Arkansas Tennessee and Nashville. A furlough celebration for J A Thompson from the Army. demonstrations at the county agent’s office. and notes of improved health for Mrs LeRoy Bennett.

Joyce Glasscock Decatur Edward Poteet Troy Hodge Arkansas Elmer Sharp Spencer Weinman Percy Sharp Johnnie Tennessee Roy Dobbs Chris McDonald Farris Duke Jess Carter Mason Hawkin J. A. Thompson Edgar Turney Thomas Roberts Butch Grady Roberts Lawell Blankenship Jo Ann Carter John Cagin Nashville Margie Gilchrist Buddy C. E. Fields

Sulphur Production Concentrated in Louisiana and Texas

Ninety percent of U S sulfur and half the world supply come from deposits in Louisiana and Texas. The note highlights the dominance of these two states in sulfur mining and global availability.

U. S Louisiana Texas

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MCHS W. F. Frazier Ed Frazier DIX Company Bank St Ninth Street Methodist Stephenson Carl Zehner Street Methodist Church Elton Prince Loyd’s A. A. Jones J. H. Jones Daily Crossword Egypt New Mexico Persia Longfellow SIU Osim NMN DSJ Usiqnu Gray King Features Syndicate Iha McGregor Sentinel Kylie Berryman Ada Celia Martin Ruth Gladys Roberts Esther Ozelle Ferguson Martha Ellean LeMay Electa Zokie Garner Ludges Fish and Duck Club Gene Akern Morgan County Priceville Hugh Thompson Hartselle Carter Friendship Home Demonstration Club LeRoy Bennett Louis Bennett Otto Bennett J. A. Bennett Woodrow Scott Hudson E. A. Doyle Somerville Jim Cain Harry Puckett Jack Hartselle Lyle Cain Lincoln—Mercury New Hampshire W. Church St Dontiac Pontiac Kennedy Motor CO First Ave
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