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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1946

Page

2

Salvation Army Observes Special Week With Field Meet

The Salvation Army in Decatur marked National Boys and Girls Week with a field meet at the Goodyear mill village. About 300 children competed in games such as dodge ball sack races and a 50 yard dash, with ribbons awarded for boys and girls and prizes to top performers. A movie program followed, and Captain Fuller thanked Rev. Glenn and sponsors before announcing an upcoming Girl Guards and Sunbeams demonstration at People’s Church tonight at 7.00.

Salvation Army Goodyear Mill -Village Fuller Dodge Ball Glenn Cornelius Kraps Cullman Ala Herbert Smith Billy Joe Anderson James Brown Imogene Ironis Minnie- Ruth Cowan Bobby Ann Shedd Harry Shinglebar Less Smith Mr. Shinglebar Ray Gene Clemons Robert Johnson Vardie Mitchell Rev. Glenn Shinglebar Mrs. Abert Melton Olive Stringer Brig Nichols Myron Melt Decatur Capt Rev Mr. Eddens People’s Church

Decatur Music Study Club to Present National Music Week Program

The Decatur Music Study club hosts a 4 30 Sunday program as part of National Music Week. Mayor H R Summer proclaims May 5 12 national Music Week. The 23rd annual observance features organ solos by Mrs Louis Ling and Alexis, chorale numbers by a childrens chorus directed by Miss Elizabeth Roberts, vocal solos and trios, a violin solo by Mae Lament, and endings with organ music by Mrs Oscar Napps.

Decatur Music Study Club Decatur H. R. Summer Senate Gullmacht Louis Ling Elizabeth Roberts Lord Jesus Bortnyanski Cecil. Timberlake Will Lord W. E. Curry My Redeemer Dudley Buck God Neidlinger Cecil Timber- Fowler Bruce*Byars Gerhard T. Alexis Oscar Napps

Alabama Public Notice of Names and Addresses in Morgan County

A published legal notice lists numerous residents and their Decatur and nearby Alabama addresses with dates in April 1946. The long roster includes Garvis Leroy Ford, Floyd Herbert, Cecil J. Johnson, John M. Chenault, Guy Green, and many others, as well as several out-of-state locations and military designations. The document appears to compile names, places, and dates for administrative or legal purposes in Morgan County Alabama.

Melvin F. Crisco Decatur Ala Garvis Leroy Ford Floyd Herbert Cecil J. Johnson John M. Chenault Guy Green Vaughn R~moore Falkville Egnos U.S. Army Pos. Ser Vivian Nelson Hassell Cal, Foot Russell W. Lynne W. J. Nesbit Joseph H. Lorenzo Walllace Homer Meadows, Jr Clara Orr” Puryear Tuscumbia Boyd Pury George Wesley West Florence Henry E. Lodner Montgomery Kyle B. Sheats Hubbard Denman Barnum University Martha C. Smith University Margene Spiegel Decatur Mavis McCaghren James A. Moser Fracbatte Grussell B. Jackson Harole Edna Ke Hye Mete Kyea Will C. Roverini Somerset Florence Tilman Atheng Joe A. Ashworth Hartselie Charner R. Lanier Savannah Tenn Joe S. Alexander Decatur fEula Trene Clemons Valhermosa Spr Ora L. Sims Josephine N. Davis Joseph O. Goidel Mary Alma Hambrid Brookhaven Miss Gene E. Brown Birmingham Ermes W. P. Adams Curtis, Gover Homestead Fla Pat Kimbrough, Jr Miami Louie M. Tacket Huntsville John Paul Sheats Ruby E. Maplester Lincolnton Herman Cavanaugh Hutchison Jr Leo Cecil Wright Ben R. Aldridge C. Jack Evans Hartselle John A. N.smith Town Creek Walter Fraser West Connie C. Vest Lucian M. Aday Hapeville Oscar C. Couch Bacey Spr Charles Curbey Adams Oak Ridge Janie Lee Russell Fontana Dam N.C Etta Mae NeSmith Creek James N. Bloodworth USA Postal Ser Andrew J. Jones Big Stone Gap Robert M. Buford Tuscaloosa Ibbie Muzzey Hartselle Fred R. Muzzey Hartselle Lula Beard Cullman E. H. Gunn J.D. G. Burns Asbury L Rockmart Gat Pate Bessemer Benton Groener Port Arthur Tex John L. Davis Montgomery William L. Jennings Dickson Emmitt E. Morris J. W. Cunningham Atlanta Putnam Athens Lydia Ruth Farrer Washington D. C Eva J. Cunningham Imogene Maddox Truman Jackson Brown Akron Ohio Henry Herald Self University Willie “Bivle Tucker Anniston Tyrus Briscoe Remilap Margaret W- Chenault Earl L. Penn Arab R. Louie Landers Jesse C. Pettey Vinemont Andrew Ralph Riggsbee Jacksonville Arthur Lockwell Columbus Olive Hendrix Saint Petersburg William D. Murphree Annapolis Kate D. Coolidge Bruce L. Spencer Lester P. Branum Louisville A. J. Kell E. P. Bentley Marjorie Russell Jessie Eléanor Wilson Montgomery William Albert Oan Ame Carolyn Sharpley Mason J. Matthews M. A. Hewlett Carthage Thomas B. Woodard Dorothy Parker Cleere Mobile W. W. Fussell New Orleans Joe C. Cleere B. S. Stroup Benjamin Raymond Ross Detroit Mich Curtis Bronson Annie Laura Couch Nellie Roan Ross Warner E. Sartor U. S. Navy Buford Kracker Nashville Viola Speer Robert Ae Love, Sr Degatur Keiffer Faughn W. R. Freeze D. G. Luker Ruby G. Emens Knoxville Bruce Byars Auburn Geo. L. Morris Orville Hk Oden Hns W. Comer Ezell Putaski Ain Raul H. Er F. A. Johnson C. Stover Stover J. W. McCluskey H. Landers Dallas Gan Ae Alvis G. Briscoe State of Alabama Morgan County The Decatur Daily Almon

Scouters Meet at Courthouse in County Training Session

A roundtable discussion marked the fourth session of the scout masters training course held at the county courthouse Friday night. About 100 men attended the meeting.

Markets at a Glance and Camporee Notes

In New York stocks edge lower amid light selling while bonds ease. Cotton rises on New Orleans purchases. Chicago corn and wheat hold at ceilings, rye climbs five cents on May contracts. Hogs active and steady, top at 14.85. cattle weak with top around 17. The fifth Monte Sano session in Huntsville on May 11 features Camporee campfire with Scouters, Ned Frazier leading a patrol methods class. Two films shown at the meeting.

New York New — Orleans Chicago Monte Sano Huntsville Ned Frazier

Two New Patrolmen Assigned to Decatur District

State Highway Patrol adds Lucian E. Black and Maxwell E. McLeod to Decatur district. Both WWII veterans bring six and a half years of service. Black from Athens now Decatur resident, McLeod from Geneva county. They will patrol U.S. 31 between Decatur and the Tennessee line with patrol partners.

Decatur Highway Patrol Lucian E. Black Athens Maxwell E. McLeod Geneva County Black Navy McLeod Army U.S. 31 Tennesse Line H. L. Thornton R. A. Troupe Julian McNeese

Three Hurt In Accident On U S 31 Near Ardmore

Three people were injured in a two car collision on U S 31 about five miles south of Ardmore. Edith Beeman Allen suffered a fractured pelvis while Mamie Ruth Petty and John Boyd Petty sustained head and leg injuries.

Senger U.S R.A. Troup Julian McNeese Ardmore Edith Beeman Allen Mamie Ruth Petty Madison John Boyd Petty Petty Charles Thomson Allen Allen Powers Hospital Athens Birmingham

Prison Island Battle Drags On Amid Shots and Rescue Efforts

A violent breakout on a San Francisco Bay island prison triggered heavy gunfire between convicts and guards. Marines and police surrounded the island as guards fought inside and out, prisoners were recaptured or subdued, and questions arose over how weapons were seized.

Burch Rocky Island San Francisco Bay Bureau of Prisons Johnston Navy Coast Guard San Francisco C. L. Buckner

Ringleader Hubbard Captured After Georgia Nail

Chattanooga May 3. Marvin Franklin Hubbard named among Alcatraz riot ringleaders was captured near Chattanooga on Aug 15, 1942 after a bloody gunbattle with city and federal officers. Companions George K. Matthews and Kenneth Jackson fled. Jackson was slain, Hubbard and Matthews wounded. The trio had kidnapped Officer Logan Stroud and hijacked a dairy farm before escape attempt ended in crossfire. Hubbard later identified as Boaz Alabama.

Chattanooga Marvin Franklin Hubbard Alcatraz Here Georgia Rumpard George K. Matthews Kenneth Jackson Logan Stroud Stroud Alcohol Tax Unit Homer Edmonson Jackson Jasper Ala Hubbard Mathews

Tojo Trial Continues Amid Disorder and Disputed Motives

The article describes Okawa being removed for shouting while 28 defendants faced proceedings. Okawa reappeared barefoot, then in a dark overcoat over a grey uniform, appearing docile after a recess. Opinions divided on whether his conduct signaled mental incapacity or a defiant posture.

Tojo Okawa

Former Bulgarian King seeks shotgun license in Coburg

In Coburg Germany an 85 year old former Bulgarian king Ferdinand requests permission from the American military government to reclaim a hunting shotgun and shells to hunt the “auerhahn” birds. Ferdinand, ruler 1884 to 1918, lives in retirement with a Czech secretary and a life filled with memories and hobbies.

Coburg Germany Ferdinand Bulgaria Michael Petro Loo Klein East 2Nd Street Brooklyn N. Y Petro Klein Frau Maria Hagerbusch Ferdi Russia Africa America United States

Decoration set at Round-Top Sunday

A program will be given in the morning and singing will be in the afternoon at the annual Decoration at Round-Top. The Couch Trio and a Panama ladies quartet are among expected attendees along with Mrs. R. D. Jarrette and Mrs. S. R. Long. Everyone is invited to attend.

Couch Trio Panama R. D. Jarrette S. R. Long

For Sale Singer Treadle Machines Reconditioned

Two Singer treadle machines offered for sale by Lytton C. Walker at 609 Oak St. Reconditioned with new attachments and guaranteed. Phone 834.

Oak St

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