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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1948
Page
10
Jackie Coogan Carey received six months hard labor in the state penitentiary plus court costs for bad checks. He faces additional grand jury actions on two forgery cases with bonds of 500 each. Margie Laird, found with Carey, is bound over on two forgery cases with the same bond. State Investigator R A Troupe arrested them in Bessemer on check charge suspicions.
The City Board of Education awarded a contract to Dr Osborne to paint the framework on Riverside High and Decatur Junior High. Walter Jackson, city superintendent, said the board paints two schools each summer to keep buildings in good repair.
The Union Home Demonstration Club met June 8 led by vice president Mrs. J. N. McKee with devotion by Mrs. Dorothy Grubbs. Members answered roll call with my favorite salad. Miss Norton assisted as lessons on salads and corsages were demonstrated. Refreshments served to twelve members one visitor and Miss Norton, and July gathering planned with Mrs. Ruth Compton.
G E Webb a salesman for a New Orleans jewelers supply firm suffered a heart attack Friday morning. He was rushed from the Cornelian Hotel to Decatur General hospital around 11 AM by Brown's ambulance. His wife was summoned from Mobile Friday night.
A record of legislation considered by Congress including succession for the presidency, portal pay limits, social security tax freeze, rent and income tax bills, veteran bond cashing, refugee admissions, and commissions to study the executive branch. It notes passed measures such as foreign aid, Greece and Turkey military aid, educational grants, and the reciprocal trade act, with seven vetoes overridden.
Morgan County arms for a Crusade for Children campaign led by Marvin Eubanks with no set quota. The one day effort on Monday June 28 enlists the Woman's Chamber of Commerce and local groups in Decatur, with Mrs. Dugger and Mrs. Glenn in charge and Joe Elliott coordinating house to house solicitation.
John Drinkard was reelected commander as Falkville American Legion Post 121 chose new officers for 1948 49. Wade West is first vice commander, Jack Hart second vice commander, William St. John adjutant, Charlie H. Crow finance officer, W G Rea service officer, Jerry N. Hart sergeant-at-arms, Oscar Thomason assistant adjutant, W C Dutton chaplain. Executive committee members appointed include Elbert Young chairman James Douglas alternate, Bill Frickey Huston Jones. Three more will be elected later.
In Birmingham on June 19 a danger note warned that a future coal mine work stoppage in July would quickly depress Alabama heavy industry. The coal wage agreement expires July 1 and John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers says no new contract has been reached with operators.
Morgan County PMA committee members and extension workers will meet at the Morgan County Courthouse in Decatur on June 30 to study conservation practices most needed in Morgan County. Attending are John H. Harvey Joe T. Robinson George E. Beall J C White and other local officials along with county extension staff. A similar delegation from nearby counties will join. Harvey says 12 meetings like this are planned statewide to help determine PMA program practices to offer.
Lee county announces a 2.50 dollar bounty on all foxes caught or trapped to prevent livestock losses from rabies. Farmers report rabid foxes biting livestock across several communities and meetings will be held next week to teach trapping methods.
The county outlines agricultural goals built on Alabama Experiment Station findings and extension worker guidance to meet local needs. The statement emphasizes practical strategies and science driven decisions for farming communities.
Commercial fishermen in the Tennessee Valley raised rough fish totals to 208 900 pounds in May led by catfish 105 000 spoonbill 12 400 drum 16 000 buffalo 56 000 and carp 19 500 with no sturgeon reported for the month The May total increased from April 205 750 pounds and March 47 500 pounds The report covers Guntersville Wheeler Wilson and Pickwick reservoirs in Northern Alabama.
ATHENS Ala June 17 The Boy Scout troops of Limestone county held a rally at the fair grounds featuring a track and field meet with racing jumping and novelty events Troop 245 of Athens finished first in the series of events.
In stock several Hobart electric welding machines both gas and electric driven. Also good stock electric motors for machine work and welding. Specialty items available.
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