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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1941
Page
5
Ellsworth Co. Alvord of the Washington firm called the treasury plan severe and unrealistic and urged alternative measures. He proposed about 2.5 billion in revenue increases and 2 billion in non-defense cuts to curb inflation, including a flat income tax rise and major excise or payroll taxes.
Athens Alabama May 1 The municipal swimming pool will not open this season due to low city reservoirs being cleaned for moss and vegetation removal. If cleaning finishes soon a partial reopening may occur later. Tennis courts have opened for the season.
Roscoe Withers faced a speeding charge in San Francisco with an alibi that he was visiting his girlfriend. She mistakenly drank camphorated oil from the medicine cabinet, prompting a rush to the emergency hospital and a stomach pump. The traffic court judge dismissed the case.
Delinquent taxpayers and real estate taxes listed by Beat numbers. Names include guardians trustees and executors for estates in Morgan County with amounts due, printer fees, and up to date entries shown for multiple properties and non residents. Public notice instructs appearance before Probate Court on specified May 12 1941 to show cause why sales decree should not be made for taxes and costs.
The item lists numerous local visitors and guests in Moran County, including Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Wilson and J. M. Cotton of Scottsboro, R. A. Ryan near Danville, Fred Morgan and family at Horton on Sand Mountain, and many other relatives and friends visiting, dining, or attending events across Cullman, Decatur, and surrounding areas. It mentions a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Haland Ryan and several church and club social activities plus travel between Scottsboro, Danville, Hartselle, and Corinth.
Hazel Wood High School holds graduation Tuesday night May 6 with 30 senior graduates. Dr. Hocking of the University of Alabama will speak on world problems. The senior class play Bringin' Home the Bacon is set for Friday May 2, and baccalaureate sermons Sunday at 11 by Rev. W. H. Curl of Decatur. Class night is Monday May 5. Valedictorian Harold Key and salutatorian Katherine Terry lead a class of 30 seniors including Layton Bass Lester Conner Jack Davis Ophelia Campbell Ruth Crowe Ann Etheredge Elizabeth Etheredge Ruth Givens Lucy Hollenbeck Josephine Knouff Margaret Moore Sarah Reding Ouida Rhodes Josephine Singler Letha Terry Pauline Terry Sarah Weems Pauline Seton Ann Hames Woodard.
Court action seeks a decree for sale of property assessed to Rogers. Hearing set for May 1941 with notice dated April 17 1941. Master calendar includes dates April 17 to May 1 and publication in the court docket.
In Cullman County Blair area Rev. Charlie Winner will lead decoration services and preaching this Sunday May 4 with all welcome. Friends report Uncle Jess Thompson critically ill with pneumonia. Local residents Hollis Buckelew Urban Dutton Babe Via J W Cheatham and others visited Cullman for the 4-H Club rally Saturday.
Eva High School auditorium hosts the play Leave It To Grandma on Friday May 2 at 7 30 p m. Cast includes Victor Hayes Crawford Burnette Norfleet Self Martha Hayes Tommie Aday Carol Hagener Ezelle Ryan Herman Knox Conard Self Larry Tucker Jimmie Adama Dolly Myrtle Williams Abe Swift Elton Frost Nancy Foater Aveline Childera Steve Dawson J D Livingston Beverly O Day Era Childers.
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