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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1949

Page

13

Notice of Final Settlement in Jesse R. Martin Estate

In Morgan County Probate Court administrator Siip Vaughan seeks final settlement of the Jesse R. Martin estate. The court fixes April 5, 1949 to hear the matter. interested persons may appear to show cause why the settlement should not be passed. Judge T. C. Almon signs the notice dated March 1, 1949.

State OF Alabama Morgan County Jesse R. Martin Jesse L. Martin Siip Vaughan

Notice of seizure of automobile in Morgan County Alabama

In equity filed March 22 1949 the State of Alabama on relation of Philip Shanks Jr Solicitor Morgan County Court filed against Gordon Alexander a bill seeking forfeiture of a 1939 four door Packard Sedan Motor A320871B License 520810 for alleged use in illegal liquor transportation. Claimants must file by April 25 1949. Bryan McAfee Register. Mar 23 30 April 6.

Alabama Morgan County Philip Shanks, Jr Gor Alexander C. B. Humphrey Gordon Alexander Bryan McAfee Register Circuit Court IN Equity Fred Mitchell B. Humphrey

Forfeiture action over 1936 Chevrolet in Morgan County Alabama

On March 2, 1949 the State of Alabama filing in Morgan County seeks forfeiture of a 1936 Chevrolet motor number M 6163938 and Alabama license Nox 2 C 3363 tied to Fred Mitchell for use in illegal liquor transportation. Claimants must file by April 25, 1949. Witness dated March 22, 1949.

William the Conqueror's rise at age twenty four

By age twenty four William the Conqueror had established himself as the most powerful lord in France, consolidating control and authority early in his reign.

William the Conqueror France

Auburn Alumni to Hear Draughon Address in Decatur

Members of the Auburn Alumni club of Morgan county and guests will hear Dr. Ralph Draughon president of Alabama Polytechnic Institute speak at a dinner meeting at Why Not Cafe in Decatur at 7 00 p m on Thursday March 31. Speakers include Frank Malone Joe Davis and Harry M Davis with calls for Morgan county alumni to reply to a recent letter and MIA list updates.

Auburn Morgan County Ralph Draughon Alabama Polytechnic Institute L. T. Wagnon Decatur Frank Malone Auburn Alumni Association Birmingham Joe Davis Hartselle

Myrtle Powell Birthday Honored at Emmett Powell Home

A Tuesday birthday party honored Myrtle Powell on her sixteenth birthday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Powell. Guests listed include Ray Dobbins Ima Rhea Gobble Mildred Robert Betty Jo Ble ar Gerald Blair and numerous other friends and family as gifts were presented.

Emmett Powell Myrtle Powell Ray Dobbins Ima Rhea Gobble Mildred Robert Betty Jo Blear Gerald Blair Newman McClellan Winford Smithson Ralph Tucker Leo Angle Fred McNabb Dock Buckelew Hilda Miller Willodean Miller Frankie Miller Freddie Miller Margie Nell MccCrany Vernell Humphies Harold Claker Billy McCrany Jerry Lee Polars Patricia White Hugo Elam Zula Mae Wilhite Willodean—Wilhite Christine Wilhite Orville Johnson Joseph Oakley Joel Oakley Bobby Miller Susie Mae Ralph Gracie Lee Ralph R. L. Ralph Buster Laningham Ethel Wilhite Roy Burnhan Reemon Powell Huel Powell James Hogan Mynl

Rock Creek Home Demonstration Club Meeting Report

Mrs. Cecil Tanner hosted the Rock Creek club Monday afternoon with vice president Mrs. Wilda Tanner presiding. Miss Norton led singing and read prayers while devotional and minutes were shared. discussion covered the April 28 Morgan County district meeting and a Sunny Valley boys program fundraiser.

Cecil Tanner Rock Creek Wilda Tanner Miss Norton Ava Julian Morgan County Sunny Valley Boys

Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzle Summary

Crossword clues list with across and down answers including animal burrower mother river and other terms. Cryptoquote puzzle shows substitution cipher example LONGFELLOW and a quote, with yesterday's quote attributed to Webster. Includes instruction notes on solving cryptograms and puzzle distribution by King Features Syndicate.

Mother Earth Webster King Features Syndicate Ine

Danville CSIA Plans Bean Garden and Banquet Prep

Danville C S I A members met for their monthly session with eleven members and one guest. J H Rew was named head of the bean project and the group agreed to prepare meals for the junior and senior banquet. Rev Billy Stephenson spoke on Teen-Agers. The old school land will be sold at cash auction on Tuesday April 12 at 2 30.

Danville William Lindsey J. H. Rew CS. I. A Billy Stephenson Hartselle Stephenson Jvery

Military Rites For Pvt Beshears At Union Grove

Military rites will be held Friday at 2 30 p m in Union Grove church for Pvt Jack Beshears who died in action during the Battle of the Bulge on December 16 1944. Rev Robert Glenn will conduct the interment with the American Legion post of Hartselle leading the ceremony. Beshears 19, served in an armored division.

Jack Be Shears Union Grove Church Robert Glenn American Legion Post Hartselle Pvt Beshears Battle of the Bulge

Baseball Chief Denies Wolff Salary Claim

Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler denied Fred J Wolff Jr claim for salary from the Augusta club of the Southern Atlantic League and declined to declare him a free agent. The office said Wolff claimed the pay while he was on the inactive list.

Concinnati A. B. Chandler Fred J. Wolff Jr Augusta Club Wolff Baseball Commissioner’s Office

Modern Quips and Wit from Everyday Life

A collection of comical exchanges and social observations. A suitor appeals to a father while a widow ponders future luck and possible gains. A stenographer negotiates pay, a boss presses, and a churchgoing joke lands with a smile. Subtle city humor threads through work, love, money, and daily routines.

Exams Slated for Welfare Position in Montgomery County

County public welfare departments announce a merit system examination for casework positions paying from 170 to 205 dollars monthly. Qualified applicants must file by April 18, 1949, with Miss Clio Levin, county director of public welfare, urging participation.

Merit System Council Highway Building Montgomery Clio Levin

Cotton Buyer Frank P. Phillips Dies in Columbus

Frank P. Phillips 76 a leading Mississippi cotton buyer and head of F P Phillips cotton firm died Tuesday in Columbus He served as president of Columbus Compress Co and vice president of the National Bank of Commerce He was widely known in Mississippi cotton circles

Columbus Miss Frank P. Phillips Phillips F. P. Phillips Cotton Firm Columbus Compress Co National Bank of Commerce

Pocketed shells and a cigar in a coat pocket tale

A dialogue describes a boy placing shells in the pocket of the man beside him and a master noting he left a cigar in the same coat pocket. The servant questions the coat brushing, the master confirms the cigar remained.

Bobby Joseph

American Adventure LBS Were

BradFord Smith reports on an American adventure item as details remain unclear in the readable text. The note hints at a weight measurement linked to the event or product. Further context is unavailable in the fragment.

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