Third Burglary Suspect Bonded
Four arrested Friday in a Trinity Mountain burglary ring saw one jailed suspect remain in Morgan county jail the morning after. Ida Mae Kelly is in custody while Floyd Kelly, Raymond Kelly and Helen were released on bonds totaling 3 000. The group is tied to six cabins looted for over 2 000 worth of furnishings and appliances with most items recovered for owners S M Pro pst Louis Bell Horace Levin C B Bartee Judge S A Lynne and Frank Campbell. Authorities and the FBI seek Ernest Woods Kathleen Woods and Willie Harmon.
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Trinity Mountain
Morgan County
Ida Mae Kelly
Floyd Kelly
Raymond Kelly
Floyd
Helen
S. M. Propst
Louis Bell
Horace Levin
C. B. Bartee
S. A. Lynne
Frank Campbell
FBI
Ernest Woods
Kathleen
Willie Harmon
Trinity
Barley Among Early Cultivated Grains Worldwide
Barley, one of the first cereals cultivated by humans, is described as widely distributed across the globe. A separate note claims that beheading was regarded as an honorable form of execution by FP fans.
National and Inter-American Music Week Proclaimed
Mayor I. H. R. Summer proclaims May 4 to 11 as National and Inter-American Music Week in Decatur urging all citizens to promote music to enrich lives. The 1952 theme is Make Your Life More Musical and highlights music's uplifting power.
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H. R. Summer
I. H. R. Summer
Decatur
Gandy's Cove Church News Highlights Community Visits
Church notes from Gandy's Cove recount visits among Morris and Nelson families in Morgan County. W SCS members met April 28 with discussions from Acts and World Outlook. They planned Lords Acre to fund classroom construction at the church.
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Gandy’s Cove
M. S. Palmer
Howard Higdon
Etheridge Nelson
Baby
Decatur
Zeb Nelson
Cole Springs
Earl Thompson
Hartselle
Simon Johnson
Willie Sims
Tulsa workers run cooperative lunchroom to beat inflation
Employees of a local Tulsa firm operate a cooperative lunchroom offering a noon meal for 37 cents. The menu includes ham, navy beans, corn bread, sliced tomatoes, cottage cheese, ice cream and cookies, plus unlimited coffee all day without extra charge.
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Tulsa
Okla
Morris Jewelers Opens In Decatur With Nationally Known Diamonds
Morris Jewelers at 516 Second Avenue announces a grand opening serving Decatur and nearby areas. The remodeled store features modern glass front show windows with cooling lighting, oak fixtures, and an air conditioned interior. Aaron Shockett leads the staff with Miss Jean Delmore as office manager and Paris Copeland overseeing repairs. The Birmingham based organization offers extended terms and notes 55 years serving Alabama with stores in Anniston Montgomery Sylacauga Dothan and Birmingham.
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Morris Jewelers
Second Avenue
Anniston
Montgomery
Sylacauga
Dothan
Birmingham
Why Not Care
Decatur
South
Aaron Shockett
Shockett
Jean Delmore
Paris Copeland
Alabama
Two Die In Alabama Crash. two others in critical condition
A two car collision near Westover Alabama killed Shelby Sherrill 37 of Childersburg and left Henry Smith 59 and John Parrish 41 in critical condition. Delores Knight 4 of Alexander City and her parents were treated at Jefferson Hillman Hospital after the crash.
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Westover
Ala
Shelby Sherrell
Childersburg
City Hospital
Sylacauga
Henry Smith
John R. Parrish
Sherrell
B. R. Knight
Delores
Alexander City
Jefferson-Hillman Hospital
Birmingham
Fashion Designer Gilbert Adrian Stricken In Los Angeles Shop
Gilbert Adrian, husband of Janet Gaynor, suffered a heart attack at his Wilshire Boulevard shop in Los Angeles last night. He remained there overnight as doctors kept him under care. Dr. Samuel Alter said the condition is critical but improving.
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Los Angeles
Gilbert Adrian
Janet Gaynor
Wilshire Boulevard
Samuel Alter
Eddie Cameron Remains Duke Athletic Icon at Washington and Lee
Eddie Cameron, Duke University’s Athletic Director, is celebrated as one of the greatest athletes to perform at Washington and Lee University.
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Eddie Cameron
Duke University
Washington and Lee University
Early Babylonian Banks Describe Ancient Finance
The Babylonians developed banks as early as 2000 B C, reflecting early financial practices and money lending in Mesopotamian society. This snippet highlights antiquity of banking systems and their role in trade and economic life.
Linder Case Delayed Again in Federal Lobbying Probe
In Washington the case of Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tom Linder and associates charged with violating the Federal Lobbyist Act was continued to May 23 after the DOJ asked for more time due to attorney Ben Pollock’s accident. Co-defendants include J. E. McDonald former Texas agriculture commissioner Ralph W. More former Texas farm leader now in Washington the National Farm Committee and Robert M. Harris of New York.
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Washington
Georgia
Tom Linder
U. S. District Court
George M. Hirmond
Wheeler and Wheeler
Justice Department
Ben Pollock
Linder
J. E. McDonald
Texas Agriculture
Ralph W. More
Texas Farm Organization
National Farm Committee
Robert M. Harris
New York
Decoration Day Observed In Eva With Sermon At Eleven
Sunday May 4 observed as decoration day in Eva. Rev. M S Palmer preached at eleven o clock. Local residents hosted visitors from Birmingham Vine Mountain Marietta and Cullman as well as nearby towns.
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M. S. Palmer
Gandy’s Cove
Byron Vann
Birmingham
John Vann
Eva
R. H. Morris
Vinemont
E. B. Oden
Bessie Cobb
Wayne
Buddie Cobb
Joe Jones
Marietta
Georgia
Billie Wilson
Billie Jean
Elizabeth
Childersburg
Jack Cobb
Peg Thompson
Joyce
Cullman
Early McClain
Leo Livingston
Mt. Carmal
Bees Travel Up To Eight Miles For Nectar
Bees may fly as far as eight miles to find flowers with nectar. This behavior shows their long-distance foraging patterns and needs for abundant blossom sources.
Jackson Race Before Court
The Alabama Supreme Court will decide if a former Jackson County school superintendent can run against the incumbent. Hearing Friday at 10 a.m. concerns whether Hodges meets the three of five years active in public schools rule. state School Supt Terry certified Hodges eligible, then sought to withdraw. A writ of prohibition is being sought to prevent removal of Hodges' name from the ballot.
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Montgomery
Alabama Supreme Court
Jackson County
F. Hodges
Delbert Hicks
W. J. Terry
Hodges
Terry
Accuser Accused In New Warrant Issued
Lawrence Smith of 343 East Moulton Street was arrested on a false pretense charge after Drake Cab driver M C Phillips swore out a warrant for nonpayment of a $35 fare. Smith was released on $750 bond and then filed a counter charge alleging Phillips took $95 during the ride. Sheriff McCutcheon says Huntsville authorities have not informed him to lift an injunction related to Hodges's election case. A stray proverb about the old woman in the moon closes the item.
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Lawrence Smith
East Moulton Street
Drake Cab Company
Huntsville
M. C. Phillips
Smith
Phillips
John McCutcheon
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Supreme Court
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Siam
Ancient
Babylon
Ers
Merchants Bank
Bank
Miss Penney
Penney’s
Penney’s New
Penney’s Windows
Penney
L.A
Brooks Lindler
Jackson
Equity
Magee
Segarra
Morris
Landers Electric Co
Phome
J. & M. Sign Co
Bank St
North Alabama Glass Co
Lee St
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