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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1950

Page

3

Junk Dealer Held in Death Near Lafayette

LaFayette Alabama May 2 45 year old junk dealer Josh Robinson surrendered after killing Jesse Stewart 29 as Stewart headed to court to testify against him in a prior case Robinson and Stewart had lived together until three weeks prior in Fredonia near Lafayette Witnesses said the shooting occurred when Mrs Robinson asked Stewart to talk then Stewart was shot through the heart as he attempted to run away and Robinson made no immediate statement to officers

Lafayette Ala J. P. Brooks Brooks Josh Robinson Jesse Stewart Chambers County Wiobinson Robinson Fredonia Stewart Lanett Jack Rearden Reuben Banks Lewis Henderson

Kellogg's All-Bran Promises Easy Relief for Constipation

A Kellogg advertisement touts All-Bran as a solution for constipation caused by low dietary bulk. It cites unsolicited user letters and offers a money back guarantee: eat one ounce daily with water, and return an empty carton if not satisfied after 10 days.

Kellogg’s Battle Creek Mich

Community Guests and Local Visits Highlight Morgan County News

Mrs Arlene Sivley and family hosted guests including Mr and Mrs George Blelew and others from nearby towns. Visitors from Decatur and Hartselle joined community members for supper and dinners. The piece notes gatherings, an operetta at Cotaco, and mentions the 1906 invention of the oscilloscope as a local historical aside.

George Blelew Rudolph Sivley J. D. Moody Priceville Leon Henderson Kenneth Talucah Warren McGee J. C Jackie Allen Leander Allen James Dunaway S. C. Dunaway Edward Holmes Gertrude Sivley Howard Dobbs Gary Garry Andy Henderson Dwight Hartselle Cotaco Modie Henderson Don Wayne Floyd Sivley Jo Ann Samuel Sharp Ronnie Decatur Hoyte Grizzard Vernie Laura Grizzard Lurline Jennings Inn Dunaway Huel Sharp Willow Dean Drucilla

Georgia Dean New SASI President Heads Southern Association

Paul W. Chapman associate dean at the University of Georgia becomes president of the Southern Association of Science and Industry. He has chaired SASI's agriculture research committee for two years and serves as a consultant to the agricultural commission of the American Bankers Association.

Charleston S. C Paul W. Chapman College of Agriculture University of Georgia Southern Association of Science and Industry Chapman SASI Agricultural Commission The American Bankers Association

Local Obituary and Social Notes From Dripping Springs

Claude Lee died Sunday at Cullman hospital after a car accident while en route to church. The community shares condolences as Reverend Loyd Rodgers and families are noted guests and visits by Audie Vance, Mae McBrayer, and others are recorded along with timber purchases by Stone Lumber Company of Decatur from Mrs. W. H. McBrayer.

C. A. Vance Jones Chapel C. G. Cole R. C. Alldredge Benes Rodgers Anniston L. Z. Rodgers Mae McBrayer Nell Pershing McBrayer East Side George Helms Loyd Rodgers Rosia Quinton Hilton Floyd Rodgers Pigg Sellers Roy Alldredge Jean Aldredge Grandma Rodgers Loyd Rod Sn Rosia Floydgers Claude Lee Cullman Hospital Cullman Vivian Wilson Bethel C. O. Tilley

Venice Rated Among World’s Most Beautiful Cities

Venice, Italy, is ranked as one of the world’s most beautiful cities in a global list. The designation highlights its waterways, architecture, and historic sites drawing visitors year round.

Venice Italy

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North Alabama Termite Company Sherman Street John Cook Lakeview Guntersville, Ala Tom McCord R. P. Keller Assisting Bob Bell Sale Mgr Birmingham Morgan County Winton Arlene Sivley Athens Somerville Road Flagman J. Ward L and N Raymond Baker Morris Minor Athens College Wayne Norton Shelton Vassar Robert Smith Robbie Hines Tommy Holland Alvis Porter Cornelia Walden Sandra Minor Pat Kennedy Mary Helen Hurst Guy French Myra Johnson Linda Terry Betty Roberts Ralph Craig David Habercomb Charlotte Leeman Noah Srygley Patsy Kennedy Douglas Manor Douglas Thrasher Jerry Barnette Tad Black Howard Little Daily America Nash Statesman Nash Austcria McRae Motors Lee Street Decatur, Ala Ceorpersten Detrod Cain Bank St Clay R. Pollan ARIES Taurus Leo VIRGO Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Ullman C Dripping Springs Mogene Alldredge Caddell Drug CO Belk’s Belk Hudson Co Philip Morris Linderman’'s Motor Supply CO Ferry & Davis Streets
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