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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1949

Page

9

Automobiles for sale and estate notice in Morgan County

Classifieds advertise used cars including a 1949 Chevrolet Deluxe Aero Sedan a 1948 Plymouth Deluxe a 1947 Pontiac Streamliner a Plymouth Convertible a 1941 Ford Tudor and a 1940 GMC 1 ton truck plus a 1936 Chevrolet sale listing. Estate of Boyd E Huskey deceased probate court grants letters of administration to A S Huskey with claims deadline set for March 11 18 1949 and notice to present claims.

Boyd E. Huskey T. C. Almon Probate Court Morgan County A. S. Huskey Acert Jones

Probate and Tax Notices in Morgan County Alabama 1949

Public notices announce probate court actions for M E Jones estate with claims due, and a March 1949 tax delinquency listing for Morgan County real estate. It includes delinquent owners such as Buford Barnes Lafayette Draper Rosa Gilbert Ida Gilchrist Pearl Jones Ben Martin Gus Pynchon Billy Robinson Jacob Toney V Luke Walling and more with tax and printer fees. Also a publication order against Johnny Green in equity and a tax sale hearing set for April 1949 with guardian and trustee cases listed.

Alabama Morgan County Buford Barnes Lafayette- Draper Lester Mae Ellison Rosa Gilbert Ida Pryor Gilchrist Pearl Jones Ben. F. Martin, Jr Gus Pynchon Mollie Montague Billy Robinson Jacob” Toney Gus May V. Luke Walling Joe Davis James F. Hambrick James Robert Ewing M.O. Ewing

Taxation show cause notice from Probate Court

Before the Probate Court of said County at the next term commencing April 11 1949 to show cause why taxes assessed as belonging to you should not be made for payment of taxes assessed as shown Dated March 17 1949 T C ALMON mar 18 25 and april 1 1949

Soular Jordan Said

New Editor Named Troy Messenger and Sunday Herald

The Troy Messenger and Sunday Herald announces William E. Bates of Tuscaloosa as editor effective today. Bates succeeds Blue Barber, who remains publicity director at State Teachers College in Troy.

Troy William E. Bates Tuscaloosa Troy Messenger Sunday Herald Glenn Jones Bates Blue Barber State Teachers College

Prison Inquiry Report Delayed to Next Week

The special state prison investigating committee will not submit its report to Gov. James E. Folsom until next week. Chairman Paul Meeks, Jefferson county’s representative, said the group will reconvene Tuesday to finish its work.

Montgomery Special State Prison Investigating Committee James E. Folsom Paul Meeks Jefferson County

Finances Defended as Alabama Debt Hits 25 Year Low

Finance Director Bill Drinkard rebutted charges about Alabama finances noting debt down and assets up. State debt stands at 31 million, the lowest in 25 years, while cash bonds and sinking funds rise by about 20 million from two years ago. Total state spending climbed from 133 million to 163 million, with school spending and welfare up significantly. Montgomery civic club heard Senator Henderson warn taxes could double without spending brakes. The All American Conference posted 93.8 percent on 330 conversions in 1948.

Montgomery Bill Drinkard Alabarfias Drinkard Henderson

Beggar cites motto ruined by janitor in Decatur tale

A beggar pleads for five cents for coffee to a benevolent passerby in Decatur. The man asks what caused the hardship, and the beggar recalls prosperity ruined a few years earlier when a janitor burned his motto Think Constructively Act Decisively leading to his downfall.

Decatur

Warning to Quoters and Quotations in Decatur Dialogues

An archival excerpt presents quarrels, wry lines, and exchanges among a Decatur group. The speakers riff on ownership, pride, luck, and history in a collage of character moments and dialogue snippets.

Perfect Timing and a String of Quips in Local Bits

A Decatur man’s job application yields a cheeky exchange about arrests with the answer never got caught. Jokes touch on romance, manners, and country life with quick one liners and light humor throughout.

Decatur

Daily Crossword Across and Down Puzzle Notes

The page lists crossword clues with across and down entries, partial solutions, and a cryptoquote puzzle. It includes hints like condensed word lists and exercise prompts, plus a sample cryptogram message from King Features Syndicate.

Danville Tenth Grade Class Party Report

Danville high school tenth graders held a class party Tuesday evening at the school. Games and refreshments were enjoyed by attendees including Polly Wal lace, Charles Lee James, Ruby Kirby, Billy Joe Crow, Nell Tanner, and many others with Mr Murphree as homeroom teacher.

Danville Danville High School Polly Wallace Charles Lee James Ruby Kirby Billy Joe Crow Nell Tan Ner Charles Ellis Bettie Wallace Warrer Patkett Tobe White Martha, Story Jake Byford Bonne Fay Lindsey Hoyt Harp Bobbie Neil Garnett Billy Joe McCaghren Willodean Giejn Jack Looney Doris Jean Holladay Francis Sparkman Leon Poole Hilda Hembree Billy Lanier Fay Hall Buddie McAbee Helen Johnson Buey Long Edith Wallace Cagnell. Johnson Ramon Wallace Burt Tanner Betty Templeton Wade Holladay Alfred Wynn Adel Bridges Buck Byford Buddie McDonald Mr Murphree

Southeast shippers predict higher iron and steel carloadings

The Advisory Board forecasts 32 percent more carloadings for iron and steel in the Southeast in Q2 1949 than the same period last year. It estimates 43,430 cars will be needed, up 12 percent or 4,653 cars from Q2 1948.

MORE Birmingham Ala

Half the Land of the United States Is Farm Land

A report states that about half of continental U S land area is classified as farm land. It notes prevalence of agricultural districts and farm use across multiple states.

Continental United States

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