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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1950

Page

9

Partial Guardianship Settlement Noted in Morgan County

Erin L. Walker guardian of George Vincent Walker non compos mentis filed a partial settlement of the guardianship in Morgan County Circuit Court. Court orders July 18, 1950 as the settlement date at the Register's office in the Morgan County Courthouse. June 16, 1950.

Erin Ue Walker George Vincent Walker Morgan County Alabama Erin L. Walker Circuit Court Court House

Pacific Coast League Scores and Other League Results

Baseball results across several leagues include San Francisco 2 Portland 1 in 14 innings. Oakland 9 San Diego 0. Sacramento 12 Hollywood 5. Seattle 10 Los Angeles 9. American Association notes St Paul 5-1 and Minneapolis 4 Toledo 2. Kansas City at Indianapolis postponed.

San Francisco Portland Oakland San Diego Sacramento Hollywood Seattle Los Angeles American Association St. Paul Columbus Louisville Milwaukee Minneapolis Toledo Kansas City Indianapolis

Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzle Update

The page presents a large themed crossword with across and down clues, including spelling hints and abbreviations, plus a daily cryptogram puzzle LONGFELLOW. It notes cryptogram solving rules and provides yesterday's quote by Shakespeare for reference.

Cullman County Sees Population Drop in 1950 Census

Census preliminary figures show Cullman County in North Alabama at 40,050 residents, down from 47,343 in 1940, with Monroe County at 25,732 versus 29,465 a decade earlier. Monroeville and Frisco City report gains in their counts.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Cullman North Monroe Monroeville Frisco City

Elks Lodge Triumph Over White Way 5 to 1

The Elks Lodge defeated White Way field 5 to 1 on Thursday after a prior 15 to 1 loss. Gerald Standridge pitched a masterful game, allowing five hits and one run. The teams will meet again Saturday at the new West Town baseball park.

Elks Gerald Standridge New West Town

Unemployment Drops in Mobile May Report

Mobile Alabama reports May jobless total at 9,800 with a 44 percent decline since March, marking the lowest unemployment level since January. W P Stainback, state employment service manager, provides the figures as the city notes improving industrial conditions. The article also mentions the population figure for the African Gold Coast as about four million.

Mobile Ala W. P. Stainback African Gold Coast

Purge Order Challenged in Japanese Courts

Japanese Communists challenged General MacArthur's purge of 41 top Communist leaders and editors in district court. They allege Yoshida violated the constitution and Potsdam declaration by carrying out the purge. Officials note jurisdiction doubts since the directive came from the supreme commander. Court delays occurred over filing format.

Tokyo MacArthur Shigeru Yoshida General MacArthur Eiichi Iwata Ommunist Party Yoshida Iwata

Alabama Industry Days celebrate smokestacks and growth

In Birmingham on June 16, Alabama marks its first Industry Days with 150 communities joining to honor smokestacks as milestones of a balanced farm and factory economy. State industrial product value rose to 2.0496 billion dollars in 1949, with iron coal and lumber still leading, while new rubber and a South’s second newsprint plant expand diversification.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Associated Industries of Alabama Alabama Press Association South

Somerville Bible School Set to Open with Staff Roster

Somerville Church of God announces Vacation Bible School starting Monday June 26 at nine o'clock. Staff includes Mrs. Silas Mefford Mrs Clay Turney Mrs T J Baldwin Miss Virginia Turney Mrs Curtis Sharp Mrs George Edmondson Mrs Marjie McAnnally Mrs Conley Sharp Mrs Thomas Ransom Mrs D P Hendrix Mrs Marjorie Sullivan Mrs A B Sharp Mr Conley Sharp and Rev Silas Mefford. Classes welcome children aged four to sixteen. The hyena note appears as a stray line in the text.

Somerville Church of God Silas Mefford Clay Turney T. J. Baldwin Virginia Turney Curtis Sharp George Edmondson Markie McAnnally Conley Sharp Thomas Ransom D. P. Hendrix Marjorie’ Sullivan A. B. Sharp

13 Million Are Permanently Insured Under Social Security Plan

Ware Foster of the Decatur Social Security Office announced that about 13 million workers in the United States are permanently insured under the Old Age and Survivors Insurance provisions, two million more than a year ago. He explained the test for permanent insured status and noted that unemployment can affect benefit amounts.

United States Ware Foster Decatur Social Security Administration Foster

Salem W S C S Meeting Recap at Salem Methodist

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Salem Methodist Church met on Monday June 12 with ten members present. Mrs D R Roper led devotion and Mrs Charley Owens reported on the Birmingham conference. Members pledged service and dedication at the altar before a social hour with refreshments provided by Mrs E E Stevens.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Salem Methodist Church D. R. Roper Charley Owens Birmingham E. E. Stevens

Community Greetings and Gossip From Pine Grove

Local notes report visitors and guests at various homes in Pine Grove including Flora Allred George Shelton Olen Shelton and families. Ministers Reverend Coleman Cooper Dennis Tucker Ben Compton and Jack Pruitt are listed with upcoming services. Truffles grow only at the base of certain oaks.

George Shelton Olen Shelton Coleman Cooper Walter Webb Ben Compton Lillie Brannon Cleo Tucker Jerald Martha Sue Dennis Tucker Jack Pruitt Persie Thrasher George Brown Mississippi

Reduction In Pay For Employes In Calhoun

Ninety two county employees in Calhoun County received pay cuts as commissioners voted a five day week. Hourly workers faced a 28 dollar monthly reduction while twelve salaried workers lost 15 dollars from their pay. Commissioner Ed Starr cited fund shortage from expansion in road work.

Anniston Ala Miston Ed Starr

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