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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1949

Page

12

Engagements announced in Decatur and New Orleans society

Mrs. Henry Carlton Miller Kins of New Orleans announces the engagement of her daughter Barbara Jane to Robert Bull Baugh son of Dr and Mrs Wendell Phillips Bacon of Decatur The wedding is set for May 28 Barbara Jane attended Southwestern Louisiana Institute Mr Baugh is a Culver Military Academy and Duke University alumnus and is with the Decatur Printing Company Miss Marjorie Seamans Worley of Decatur announces her engagement to Richard Duell Bartlett son of Mrs M F Bartlett The wedding will be in late May Also noted is the postponement of the Girl Scout Court of Awards until May 20 due to a school pageant at Decatur high school stadium on May 6.

King-Baugh Henry Carlton Miller Kins New Orleans Louisiana Barbara Jane Robert Bull "Baugh Wendell Phillips Bacon Decatur Miss. King Southwestern Louisiana Institute Lafayette Baugh Culver Military Academy Culver Indiana Duke Marjorie Seamans Worley Richard Duell Bartlett M. F. Bartlett Bartlett Caton Girl Scout Court of Awards Decatur High ‘School Garland Roberts

Farm Gas Bill Likely Return Sparks 1945 Legislature

In Montgomery April 30 1 The farm gas tax refund bill for gasoline used in tractors is poised to return to the Alabama legislature aided by the Alabama Farm Bureau Federation. The proposal previously stalled by a last minute rush is expected to be offered early in the session to avoid death by delay. The prior bill proposed a refund of five of six cents per gallon. Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn was to have provided calculation.

Montgomery Alabama Farm Bureau Federation Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn

Local visitors and ill health updates sketch Friday scene

Business visitors gathered Friday afternoon as Arthur Jones of Danville and Claude Hurst Sr. of Moulton showed improvement after illness. Several others made trips to Sheffield and North Richland, while G W Nichols from Nashville was to fill the Moulton Church of Christ pulpit today.

Arthur Jones Danville 2 Mr. Jones Roy Lee Terry Courtland Forpel Funay Tom Pettus Buddy Smith J. L. Weatherwax Sheffield Claude Hurst Sr Moulton 1 Moulton Church of Christ Bro G. W. Nichols Nashville E. E. Byars Eugene Co

County Officials Back Farm Bureau on Gas Tax Deal

An informant said the Alabama Association of County Commissioners and Probate Judges has aligned with the Farm Bureau to push a tractor gas tax refund bill through the legislature. County officials would gain Farm Bureau backing for a proposed one cent gas tax increase, with revenues to be shared among 67 counties. Rep John White denied any formal agreement, though the subject was briefly discussed at a recent executive meeting.

Alabama Association of County Commissioners and Probate Judges Farm Bureau John White Perry County Commissioners Group Association

Huntsville Airport Lease Awarded to Crawford and McAllister

John T. Crawford and James McAllister were awarded a five year lease for Huntsville airport. The previous Southern Airways lease ended after Frank Hulse stated Southern Airways could not continue operations as the feeder service was authorized under CAA rules.

John T. Crawford James McAllister Huntsville Southern Airways Frank Hulse CAA

Pisces Horoscope Snippet With Adverse Read

A fragmented horoscope fragment for Pisces references dates February 20 to March 21 and notes adverse reading. The readable parts show garbled letters and numbers, with no clear event or guidance.

Moulton News Town Clerk Undergoes Ear Operation

Moulton town clerk E R Burgess underwent a middle ear operation at Physician's and Surgeon's hospital in Memphis Friday. His condition was reported as excellent yesterday morning by his sister Mrs M E Williams who was at his bedside. A and M Cleaners reopen under new management with J R Adcock Bull Dog overseeing operations and his brother Gene assisting. Local fishing tale roundup notes a four foot cottonmouth caught by Earl Aldridge with varied weight guesses, finally reported at 3 pounds 8 ounces. contests honored Terry for bass catches. Chief Fred Riley reports only one punchboard in use locally and warns operators following March grand jury action.

E.R. Burgess Moulton Physician's and Surgeon's Hospital Memphis M. E. Williams A and M Cleaners J. R Bull Dog Adcock Mayflower Grill Decatur Gene Adcock Earl Aldridge Earl Beaver's ' Pond Fred Riley

Cline Terry Wins Best Fish At Fishathon

Local merchant Cline Terry earned a $30 rod and reel prize last week for catching the best fish in the Fishathon event. The contest drew participants and highlighted fishing skills in the community.

Cline Terry

Personal Notice for Mrs. Bessie Cowan and Neyssa Cowan

Mrs. Bessie Cowan and her daughter Neyssa Cowan of Mt. Hope are noted in this personal item.

Bessie Cowan Neyssa_ Cowan Mt. Hope

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Marjorie Worley R. A. Worley Decatur, An Hallmark City Park WMSL Beauty Quips” By Ideal Beauty Shop A. Lovelier Beauty Shop Grant St Wan North Richland Washington Paul Wiley George Henderson Cultman Earle Procter Willard Irwin Lakeland Fla Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Lawrence Tucker Christine Porter Edna Ha Dorond Akers Wynell Gargus Carolyn Peurifoy Rotary Freddie Markham John T. Crawford and James C ARIES Star Gazer Clay R Pollat Marr Taurus Leo Banul Ay LO Ding Sunds Libra Sid Scorpio WOV Capricorn Aquarius Pisces VIRGO 1 Me Abe Sre Anderson Bank Street Moulton News Terry Bud Montgomery Herman McKelvey Clark Weatherwax Jr Vernon Persall C. J. Johnson Jesse McCarty Frank Pearson North Alabama Norcross Barker Russell Stover Ira‘s Book and Gift Shop East Moulton Buttrey’s Department Store C—O Rs Tremuare House OF Chic Fashions Mamma
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