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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1951

Page

10

Cullman Girls State Delegates depart for Montgomery

Five Cullman county high school girls chosen as delegates to Girls State travel to Montgomery for instruction in state government. Chaperoned by Mrs. Ellis Burns, they stay at Huntingdon College as a notable program by prominent captains is planned. Cullman Lake, one of 11 in the state, will be officially opened June 21, stocked with 26,800 bream and 2,500 bass, on a 160 acre tract deeded by residents. Conservation Director Earl M. McGowin notes the lake’s 32 acre surface and a 1,150 foot dam backing a quarter mile long body of water. The Cullman County Sportsmen's club invited the project.

Cullman County Montgomery Carolyn Haines Fairview Dottie Schlosser Sacred Heart Sue_ Holmes Gyndolyn Davis Cold Springs Betty Fine Hanceville Ellis Burns Huntingdon College Capt Earl M. McGowin State of Alabama Cullman Countians Cullman County Sportsmen’s Club

Nominating Officers Named for Legion Post 4

The nominating committee of American Legion Post No 4 headed by T A Smith has named officers for 1951 52. Nominees include Commander Maurice W Holmes First Vice Commander James A Weaver Second Vice Commander W D Cook Third Vice Commander J Glenn Reid Chaplain W Marvin Scott Adjutant and fiscal officer posted.

American Legion T. A. Smith John King W. J. Nesmith Maurice W. Holmes James A. Weaver W. D. Cook J. Glenn Reid W. Marvin Scott

Local post officers select delegates for state meeting

Funeral notices for James A. Sargent and Edward W. Burgess list survivors and service details. A social event noted a shower hosted by Mrs. Frank Higgins Jr and Mrs. Elonza Ward for Charlotte Lasseter.

Frank. Higgins, Jr Elonza Ward Charlotte Lasseter

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clue List And Code

The page presents a crossword with across and down clues, a cryptogram quotation, and a sample code puzzle using letters to denote repeated characters. It includes a quote by Holmes and the pangram style hints from a King Features Syndicate cryptogram.

Holmes King Features Syndicate

Marriage of Dr Ray Dunlap’s Soon to Be Bride

The upcoming wedding of the daughter of Dr Ray Dunlap of Hanceville and Guntersville is set for Saturday June 16. Guests included Mesdames Mary Plunkett Steve Warren Jr George Burkhart T Y Steels Viva Lou Johnson Cecil Hornsby Birmingham and others. A stray note mentions Vermont wheat production during the American Revolution.

Ray Dunlap Hanceville Guntersville Mary Plunkett Steve Warren, Jr George Burkhart T. Y. Steels Viva Lou Johnson Cecil Hornsby Birmingham Guy Sullinger Corlis Hill Derrell Compton Gertie Patterson

Gibbs Thompson wedding party hosted by Thompson couple

Mr and Mrs Troy Thompson entertained the Gibbs Thompson wedding party and relatives at a lawn party after their wedding rehearsal at the Thompson home.

Troy Thompson Gibbs-Thompson

Local Marriage Notices List Couples Across Alabama

A compiled list shows multiple marriage intentions and transfers. Names include Homer Clinton Hamilton Jr to Peggy Sue Daves and Albert Herr to Mary Ruth Aisley, with pairs spanning Cullman Arab Hanceville Vinemont Memphis and Birmingham regions.

Homer Clinton Hamilton, Jr Sheffield Peggy Sue Daves Cullman Marvin Eugene Shelton Hanceville Myrtle Tere Bradley Bill Mitchels Falkville Addie Williams Vinemont James Mabry 15Th St. Ensley Birmingham Ernestine Grimes Holly Pond Ala Manuel Edsel Bennefield Arab Mary Maxine Brooks Albert Herr Glenview Memphis Tenn Mary Ruth Aisley Marshall C. Shaddix Edith Perkins Erbie Earl Sandlin, Jr Margaret Josephine Pirkle Junior Cordell Davis Margaret Ruth Foshee Doyle Williams Cagle Steppville Ola Mare Crocker

Hurston Family and Friends Personal Notices

Mr and Mrs Fred W Hurston depart for Pensacola Florida where he attends the Cottonseed Products Association meeting. Mrs Hurston serves on the entertainment committee. Mary Dunlop returns home after visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs F W Hurston. Dr Phil Hartung leaves for Biloxi for a druggist meeting. Mrs F M Howell returns from West Virginia visiting relatives. Mrs John Cole and daughter visit with her mother Mrs B M Nash. Mrs Clyde Stewart Mrs W L Ward and Mrs Kitty Holmes attend a nephew funeral in Blountsville. Mr and Mrs M D Snider and children of Birmingham are guests of Mr and Mrs W M Neal. Mrs F E St John Sr leaves for Santa Rosa California to visit Dr and Mrs Alfred Thurlow. Mrs Thomas Hughes and children return to Atlanta after visiting their parents Mr and Mrs F W Hurston.

Fred W. Hurston Pensacola Fla Hurston Cottonseed Products Association Alabama Georgia Alabama Association Mary Mary Dunlop F. W. Hurston Phil Hartung Biloxi W. M. Neal F. E. St. John Sr Santa Rosa Calif Alfred Thurlow Thomas Hughes Atlanta

Senator McKellar Plans Run for Seventh Senate Term

Senator McKellar of Tennessee, aged 82 and dean of the senate, announced he will seek a seventh term in the next election. He has served in the Senate since 1917, currently presides as president pro tempore and chairs the appropriations committee. Prior to the Senate he served three terms in the House.

Washington McKellar D-Tenn Senate Appropriations Committee House

Victoria plans to buy Liberty ships to transport Indian coal

Victorian Premier John G McDonald will request government purchase of at least two Liberty ships from the United States to import coal from India. He says available ships would enable Victoria to receive about 1 000 000 tons annually, addressing transport issues highlighted after a Victorian mission to India.

Sydney John G. McDonald United States India Victoria McDonald Australia

Wheat Fields Dominate Kansas Share of Harvest

Wheat fields cover about a quarter of Kansas and the state yields roughly one fourth of the nation's annual wheat harvest, highlighting its role as a major grain producer.

Kansas United States

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