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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1939

Page

5

Coogan Says Settlement News Only From Press Stories

Jackie Coogan says he knows nothing about a property settlement beyond what he read in papers. He doubts a fifty fifty split would be accepted and notes his claims include only about 19,999 earned since turning 21 with a 3,500 loan to his mother’s corporation not repaid.

Hollywood Jackie Coogan Associated Press Jackie Lillian Coogan Bernstein Arthur L. Bernstein Mother

Community Socials and Visits in Morgan County

Dorothy West of Rocky Ford spent a week with aunt Lottie Vest. Claude Mitchells of Moulton visited sister in law Claude Pearson. Byron Bullard family returns from two months in Florida. Elointe Roberts played chinese checkers with Theodore Owens. Edith Parker of Salem visited relatives. Luke Roberts Quiller Knighton and Edgar Callahan joined L E Sandlin family at Forrest Chapel. Claude Pearson and Claude Mitchell visited Moss Chapel with Austin Bradford. Funeral attendance for Bob Watkins at Johnson Chapel. Local farmers busy with pleasant weather. C J Roberts ill at home. Roy Osborn and sons visited Sunday.

Dorothy West Rocky Ford Lottie Vest Claude Mitchell Moulton Luke Roberts Quiller Knighton Edgar Callahan L. E. Sandlin Forrest Chapel Claude Pearson Austin Bradford Moss Chapel Bob Watkins Johnson Chapel Parson Joe Yates Addie Wallace Lewis Sandlin Oscar Childer Ida Nickerson Dink Breedlove Buddie Wallace L. D. Long Millard Long Lucan Vest Chel Belew Hearman Vest Peggie Joyce Mary Higdon Roan Ellen McDaniel Mac Stephenson Pearl McNutt Qodzelle Mary Long Fannie Lee Long Ruby Higdon Oscar Roan Gains McNutt Frasier Vest Annie Bridges Idalene Self Dick—Breedhove Birmingham Lottie West Opal Brazzell Richard Wallace Fred Stephenson Jenkins McDaniel Shirley Wallace Roy Higdon Hollis West Grace Taylor Decatur Noble Halbrooks Elbert Self Shearman Wallace James Roan Danville Roman Higdon and Sons Pervin Wallace Floyd Halbrooks Houston Jones Mias Ephemiga Fuller Seldon Higdon Katie Sue Wallace Ora Mae Speakman Rachel Ward Buren Bridges Gorden Battles Morris Hopewell Willie Rodgers Elsie Remington Chicago Petway Roberts Morgan Limestone County Walter Ward Ervin Story Coffer Speakman Pervis Cox Baby Cassie West Ethredge Bates Hartselle Pervin Wallace Marvin Bridges

Local notices from Hatton and Lawrence County area

Community updates report births illnesses and deaths in Hatton and surrounding towns. Edward Laverne Nesmith joins families while Jack Patterson dies of pneumonia and is buried at Sanderson cemetery. W M A meets for Home Missions. many residents visit kin and attend services and social events through the week.

Miller Witt George Nesmith Edward Laverne Paschal Leigh Mt. Hope M. H. Leigh Hatton R F. Harrison Ann Thompson W. H. Haddock C. Copeland First Baptist Church Florence Girtha Butler Elam Wren Eunice Parker Okolona Baptist Church Jack Patterson Emmet Saint Patterson Near By Minnie Patterson Jerry and McKinly Near Here Richard Robert Sanderson Moulton Jack—Patterson Phil Butler Leon Posey Haleyville Double Springs The Baptist Church

Community Social Notes from Morgan County Oak Ridge

Weekend gatherings feature Ozelle Sharrett Marva Lee Stephenson visiting Sibyl and Martha Mae Terry. Local families, including Wallace Sparkman and others, share meals and visits with relatives across the area on Saturday Sunday and Thursday evenings. Margrette Sue Haynes Edwin Higdon Ollie Sybert also appear in Sunday visits.

Ozelle Sharrett Marva Lee Stephenson Sibyl Martha Mae Terry J. R. Wallace Olen Sparkman J. Sparkman Nola Dae Sparkman Carrie Wallace Nola Dae Lola Mae Wilma Sparkman Margrette Sue Haynes Edwin Higdon Ollie Sybert Ovelle Sharrett Loyde McAbee Howard Orton Mildred McAbee Price Morris Simon Speakman Sibyl Terry Lola Mae Sparkman Emma Bullard Ann Bullard Lucille Vest J. M. Vest Alvie Roberts Bob Sybert R.b. Sparkman Neel

Community Notes From Morgan County Gather Here for Visits

Local residents share visits and social events across Forrest Chapel Moss Chapel Hartwell Decatur and Hartselle. Friends and relatives including the Wallace Higdon Speakman Ward and Bridges families host gatherings birthdays dinners and weekend visits while Adele Sims Florence State Teachers College and Belmview residents appear in small town social notes.

Jury acquits three in liquor law case with Eckert later

In Lancaster Pa on March 15 a jury acquitted one defendant and convicted three, including Chester Eckert. The district attorney said Eckert was ill and would be tried later, and the judge ordered Eckert's name stricken from the verdict.

Lancaster Maren Chester Eckert Eckert

Health Grips Community Amid Flu Outbreak in Conway

Lawrence County notes widespread flu illness with many residents affected. Social mentions include Omer Bates visiting sister Mrs. Phil Shelton and several households hosting relatives over the weekend as roadwork improvements excite locals.

Prisoner Wagon Door Forcing Fails Latch Checks

Nashville officers used crowbar hammer and screwdriver to remove a patrol wagon rear door after arrival of an officer and a drunken prisoner at the police station. The door came off its hinges and the latch still worked from the inside.

Nashville Tenn

Syrup of Black-Draught in Two Sizes Aids Constipation

Scolding a listless child is discouraged. The ad promotes Syrup of Black-Draught as a gentle all vegetable laxative to relieve constipation and restore bowel tone, available in 50c and 35c sizes, with positive taste for children.

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Scott R. J. Scott Insects Keng Peacures Syndicate IRA Morgan County Pines Dolphus Arrington Charlie Wise Carl Redding W._D. Willis Willie May Beggs Rrussent Ee Ora Morrow A. J. Leeth C. J. Leeth Pearlie Maggie Ossie John Maxwell Ralph Ed Lemley Hoyt Leeth Lillian, Erkley Ervin Charley Alvin Freeman Leeth Carmen Dee J D Harvey Wilson Perlie Peppers Bernice West Lottie Homer Leeth Avery Winford Docie Lovella Ninnie Hawkins Harvey Johner Laynoyette and Hardman Mary Margaret Walls Margie Bates Ella Johnson Jim Beggs James Melvin Bessie Walls Seldon Pennie Walls Buddie Dyer Morgan County Rock Springs C. J. Roberts Roberts Roy Osborn Lawrence County , Hatton News T. C. Higdon Ervin Garrison Frank Garrison Jinkins McDaniel Walter Cooper Gaines McNutt Jin McKay Oak Ridge Morgan County Forrest Chapel J ©. Bridges Ruby Story Virginia Speakman Ben Pendergrass L. H. Jones Adele Sims Florence State Teachers College George Sims Jake King Moulston Tom Speakman Roy Flowers Mr. Flowers Wilma Self Elmer Lee Lucille West Milton West Marie Bullard Marvin Sandlin Laverne Loyd’s Drug Store Vicks Bank, Lee Second Avenue Wilson Avenue 12Th Ave 14Th Ave 19Th Ave 7Th Street S 11Th St. S 3Rd Ave 9Th Ave 13Th Ave Washington St Decature Lawrence County Conway Omer Bates Phil Shelton Grady Waters Iis W. T. Nesmith Vera Mae George Shelton O. P. Shelton Winfred Nesmith Raybon Hoyt Shelton Mrs. Bryant Five Pants Gladys Hampton Marie Dorothy Coleman W. M Wilodean Rose Dottie Compton Velma Nesmith N. &. Shelton Q. C Retail Credit Bureau National Retail Credit Association
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