Supreme Court rules Young’s appointment illegal in Morgan board case
The state supreme court upheld its ruling that James Edgar Young was illegally appointed to Morgan county’s four member equalization board, leaving G Minor Russell as the third serving member. The decision clarifies the board’s de facto status and restores the pre ruling vacancy.
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State Supreme Court
Morgan County
G. Minor Russell
James Edgar Young
Folsom Administration
Russell
Joe Edwards
Morgan Tax Evaluating
Supreme Court
Young
High Court
Equalization Board
Revenue
Roy E. Blair
Eugene Graves
W. H. Long
Hill And Sparkman Back Extension Of Defense Act
The Senate approved a bill to extend the defense production act with Democratic support from Alabama’s Hill and Sparkman and Georgia’s George. Senator Russell of Georgia was not reelected to support.
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Washington
Senate
Hill and Sparkman
Alabama
George
Georgia
Russell
Navy rations of 1812 era lacked vitamin C
U. S. Navy rations used in the 1812 war supplied most minerals and vitamins later recognized as essential but were completely deficient in vitamin C.
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U. S. Navy
Whirlicotes: English Carriages of Elizabethan Era
A note on historical transport describes carriages called whirlicotes used in England during Queen Elizabeth I's reign. The term reflects early coach design and travel practices of the period.
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England
Queen Elizabeth
Petition Questions Solicitor Eligibility In Baldwin County
Six Baldwin County residents seek the removal of Circuit Solicitor William R. Lauten, alleging he is not a qualified elector of Alabama or Baldwin County. Lauten, appointed by Gov. Gordon Persons on June 4, moved to Fairhope nine months ago, while state law requires a 12 month residency to qualify. A circuit court hearing is set for July 11.
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Bay Minette
Ala
Baldwin County
William R. Lauren
Fairhope
Lauten
Gordon Persons
Kenneth Cooper
Lauren
Mobile
Reunion Here Is Happy Event At Moulton Heights
The second annual Moulton Heights reunion was a happy occasion held Wednesday at Miss Lola Yarbrough’s home in Moulton Heights in honor of her ill brother Lige Yarbrough. Attendees from Florida to Oklahoma joined about forty guests, with plans for another reunion next year and likely larger attendance.
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Moulton Heights
Lola Yarbrough
Lige Yarbrough
Florida
Oklahoma
Yarbrough
Forrest Couch
Tuscumbia
Irby Byars
J. C. Collier
Birmingham
W. B. Staples
Red Staples
Tulsa
Dave Staples
Grady George
Florence
J. O. Prosser
Decatur
D. J. Staples
W. W. Staples
C. L. Bullard
Huntsville
T. B. Prosser
C. L. Staples
Hindman
E. L. Jolly
N. E. Herndon
New Smyrna
W. T. Barnes
J. E. Yarbrough
Kirby Holland
H. Yarbrough
Fred Smith
Don George
Washinon
D. C
H. G. George
Lillie Couch
H. H. Marks
Son
Athens
Joe Lupo
Herbert Cagle
F. O. Smith
E. L. Ashburn
Nancy Hudson
Leila Thompson
Herndon Marks
James Couch
Jane
Sue Cagle
Becky
Patsy Slaughter
Linda George
Bank of Jay to Open in Northwest Florida Town
The town of Jay with 500 residents gains a new bank. Directors announce the Bank of Jay will open July 7 with 60 000 capital and 18 000 surplus and undivided profits. T G Melson Jr of Guntersville Alabama named cashier.
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JAY
Fia
Florida
Bank of Jay
T. G. Melson Jr
Guntersville
Ala
Madonna Circle Meets In Hartselle To Plan Year
Madonna Circle met June 21 at Mrs. James Yarbrough’s home with Mrs. Willie Lott presiding. Members voted to continue decorating the Morton home as their project and welcomed new member Mrs. Leonard Hargan. Talks on Susannah Wesley and home prayer were given. summer meetings set at 3:00. A love offering will aid a seriously ill former ward.
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Madonna Circle
Madonna
James Yarbrough
Willie Lott
Morton
Leonard Hargan
J. C. Draper
Susannah Wesley
Co. B. Lavender
Clarke Mason
L. L. Cain
Cain
Otto Summerford
A. D. Butler
John Grizzard
W. H. Block
Lee Dodson
Walter Grizzard
Society
Roy P Roberts elected Recreation Commission Chairman
Roy P Roberts won the Recreation Commission chairmanship at the Senior Assembly of the Methodist Youth Fellowship held last week in Montevallo. Betty Stewart led staff work for the Daily Crusader and chaired the Missions and World Friendship Commission. Local church members attending included Rev J Clifton Draper Mae Frances Lyle Mary Anne Berry Martha Jean Channell Anne Sample Louise Thrasher and Bobby Puckett.
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Roy P. Roberts
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Montevallo
Roy
Hartselle
Church Board of Education
Betty Stewart
Daily Crusader
Assembly
Missions and World Friendship Commission
J. Clifton Draper
Mae Frances Lyle
Mary Anne Berry
Martha Jean Channell
Anne Sample
Louise Thrasher
Bobby Puckett
Betty Jean Bigler and Ted Dozier Wed in Corpus Christi
Local announcement traces the June 17 wedding at First Christian Church Corpus Christi Texas of Betty Jean Bigler and Ted E Dozier both of Corpus Christi. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs H M Dozier and grandson of the late Mrs Echols with ties to Hartselle. Hal Barcliff uncle of the groom sang as soloist. After the ceremony the couple resided at Brooks Field San Antonio where the groom serves with a medical air evacuation unit.
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Betty Jean Bigler
Ted E. Dozier
Corpus Christi
Texas
First Christian Church
H. M. Dozier
L. S. Echols
Mr. Echols
Hartselle
Hal Barcliff
W S C S Circles Hold Monday Meetings
The Puckett Circle met at Mrs. W B Bean with Mrs. G W Puckett presiding. Devotional by Mrs. Claude Lavender on Korea followed business and a social hour. Sixteen members attended and next meeting host is Mrs J F Stewart Jr. The Thompson Circle hosted by Mrs M B Harrison planned July communion and flowers duties.
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Puckett
W. B. Bean
G. W. Puckett
W. L. Groover
Claude Lavender
Thompson
Cline Thompson
L. H. Houston
Home Makers Club Teaches, Plans Picnic and Booth
Mrs J C Johnson and Mrs Frank Kelley hosted a Home Makers Club meeting on North Bowery Street with rose and glass arrangements from Mrs Ben F Bean. The group heard a song history, devotion, and business noting July 27 picnic and Fourth of July booth at Recreation Park to sell hot dogs.
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J. C. Johnson
Frank Kelley
Homemakers Club
Johnson
North Bowery Street
Ben F. Bean
S. W. Praytor
W. L. Groover
H. M. Betterton
Bean
E. E. Maddox
William Smith
Albert Clemons
Recreation Park
Deer Springs Lodge
Hartselle Garden Club
W. M. Booth
John T. Cooper
S. F. Orr
Mary Cunningham
J. F. Stewart, Jr
Sim Howell
Arthur Howell
Horace Roberts
James E. Peck
Watters
Nashville
F. L. Aldridge
Public invited to view Decatur light-conditioned home
Decatur unveils its first light-conditioned home with modern lighting and wiring. The residence at 904 Locust Street opens Sunday 2 to 5 pm and will be viewable daily through July 8 under the City Electric Department sponsorship.
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Decatur
City Electric Department
Tennessee Valley
Locust Street
Ridgecrest program under Sam Minor leads short meeting
Sam Minor led a brief business meeting with eight members and four guests who later enjoyed refreshments. Mrs Billy D Mitchell and assistants described Ridgecrest. Young Peoples Bible Study met at Mrs Leo Barclift’s home with thirteen members. Sunbeam Band gathered at the church with nine members led by Mrs Trueman Aldridge and Mrs C T Cash.
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Sam Minor
Billy D. Mitchell
Lee Palmer
Joy Broom
Wanda Gatlin
Wesleyan Service Guild Holds Monday Meeting at Miss Hood's Home
The Wesleyan Service Guild met Monday night at Miss Kathleen Hood's home with Miss Hood presiding in the absence of president Miss Sara Phillips. Mrs. W. L. Groover led the Guild Ritual and plans for the Lake Junalaska Guild Weekend of July 13 to 15 were discussed. Mrs. Lloyd Cain spoke on Faith using World Outlook articles, followed by refreshments served by Miss Hood and hosted by Mrs. Groover and Mrs. Cain.
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Wesleyan Service Guild
Kathleen Hood
Miss Hood
Groover
Cain
Bible Study At First Baptist Church Led By Rev Carl Allen
The W. M. A. of the First Baptist Church held their regular monthly Bible Study Monday afternoon in the church with Rev. Carl Allen in charge. He taught an interesting and inspiring lesson.
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The
First Baptist Church
Carl Allen
Allen
Preacher School Head Speaks at Central Baptist Monday
Morgan County pastors gather at Central Baptist church Monday at 10 am for a talk by Dr. L C Kelly president of the Mountain preachers school at Clear Creek Springs near Pineville Kentucky. Rev W J Johnson invites all Morgan county pastors and prospective preachers interested in Gospel ministry to attend and seek help with finances.
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Baptist Pastor’s Conference
Central Baptist Church
L. C. Kelly
W. J. Johnson
Morgan County Baptist Pastors Conference
Kelly
Mountain Preachers’ School
Clear Creek Springs
Pineville
Kentucky
South
Alabama
Albert Willingham Dies at 58 in Cullman
Funeral services for Albert A. Willingham 58 of Cullman are set for this afternoon at the Church of Christ in West Cullman. He was a longtime member of the Church of Christ and is survived by his wife Mamie two sons Elbie of Birmingham and Albert in Korea four brothers and four sisters plus a stepson and grandson with additional relatives listed.
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Albert A. Willingham
Cullman
Church of Christ
West Cullman
Willingham Long
Mamie Willingham
Elbie
Birmingham
Albert
Korea
Otto
Robert
C. R
T. A
Flint
Nancy Rice
Sheffield
J. M. Blevins
Moulton
A. H. Horton
Decatur
J. L. Willingham
Westmoreland Staff Upped for Camp Westmoreland
Billy Montgomery first class rank Scout of Troop 203 Farley and Milton Herrin star rank of explorer post 15 Huntsville join Camp Westmoreland staff for the Tennessee Valley Council summer camp. About sixty Huntsville troops will send Scouts for three weeks from July 1 to July 21 with W R Riley as camp director and Lilbourne Hall Pat Godwin and Ben Chreitzberg among the staff. Program includes rowing canoeing swimming life saving hiking archery tracking camping and mapping with council camp fires.
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Billy Montgomery
Farley
Milton Herrin
Huntsville
Camp Westmoreland
Boy Scouts
Tennessee Valley Council
Boy Scouts of America
Herrin
Montgomery
W. R. Riley
Decatur
Lilbourne Hall
Pat. Godwin
Florence
Ben Chreitzberg
Open house highlights new lighting recipes in Decatur
Admission is free as a light conditioned home near Sheridan apartments demonstrates a new lighting concept. Miss Fay Sims from the Electric Department will lead daily sessions with assistance from Mrs. Adine Maxwell of TVA. The July 1 week features Better Light For Better Light with window displays by local furniture and appliance stores.
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Sion
Sheridan Apartments
Fay Sims
Electric Department Home Economist
Adine Maxwell
TVA Home Economist
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