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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1949

Page

11

Notice of Final Settlement in Estate of Robert Pates

In the Probate Court Morgan County Alabama Lucy Mae Pates administratrix of the estate of Robert Pates deceased filed on May 2 1949 accounts vouchers and a verified final settlement The hearing is set for May 26 1949 at which time any interested party may appear and show cause why the settlement should not be passed and allowed as stated Dated May 2 1949 T C Almon Judge of Probate May 3-10-17-19a

Alabama Morgan County Robert Pates Lucy Mae Pates T. C. Almon

Estate of J. D. Whisenant probate notice issued

Letters of Administration granted May 2 1949 by Judge T C Almon Morgan County Probate Court. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legal time to avoid bar. W G Whisenant.

J. D. Whisenant T. C. Almon Probate Court Morgan County

Delegation Dinner Hosts Alabama C of C Guests

In Washington on May 3, Alabama congressional delegation members were guests of the Alabama State Chamber of Commerce at a dinner tied to the national U S Chamber of Commerce meeting. Over 50 Alabama business leaders attended as Frank P Samford of Birmingham presided and delegation members spoke briefly.

Washington Alabama Alabama State Chamber of Commerce U. S. Chamber of Commerce Chamber Frank P. Samford Birmingham

Future Queen Sings Moocher Song at Danny Kaye Show

Princess Elizabeth attended Danny Kaye's London show at the Palais Theater with Prince Philip. The royal couple watched as Kaye performed and joined in singing The Moocher in several choruses. They later met with Kaye backstage for about 45 minutes after a 50 minute audience appearance.

Future Queen Moocher Danny Kaye London England Minnie the Moocher Palladium Theater Princess Elizabeth Kaye Prince— Philip

Falkville FHA Chapter Names New Officers

The Falkville Future Homemakers of America chapter elected officers for the next year with Merlene Owen as president and Carolyn Aycock named Miss FHA. Advisor Miss Elna Tanner lauded the chapter’s success under her guidance.

Falkville The Future Home Makers of America Merlene Owen Betty Sue Hawkins Barbara Ward Mary Katheryn Laugh Miller Kay Bryant Ellen Duncan Helen Hardwick Frances Shaneyfelt Alma Dean Laney Carolyn Aycock Elna Tanner

Deeds Record Listings For Decatur County Transfers

Daily Records details numerous deed transfers with names such as Sam H Blackwell to W J Dun can Jr for 330 dollars and Julius Glasscock to S D Franklin for 0 dollars, including many others with varying sums. The list covers transfers between individuals and entities like Decatur Land Co and Allen Oil Co, reflecting property dealings and prevailing local transactions.

Sam H. Blackwell W. J. Duncan Jr James Floyd Dillehay Bessie Lee Watkins Julius Glasscock S. D Fran

Memory For Faces Leads To Seizure Of Cargo

Oklahoma City police stop a familiar driver, Allison Shadrick, after spotting an old bootlegging associate. The officers chat and seize cargo, noting Shadrick had spent time in California where laws were laxer, highlighting ongoing enforcement in a prohibition state.

Oklahoma City Vice Squad Ray Peddicord Joe Birdwell Allison Shadrick Allison California

DAILY CROSSWORD AND CRYPTOQUOTE PUZZLE SUMMARY

A compact listing of crossword clues across many numbers with hints for down words and a Daily Cryptoquote by King Features Syndicate. It includes entries for various clues like cornice, eye, helmet, instrument, and notes a cryptogram using a substitution cipher with LONGFELLOW as the quotation answer.

Shadrick Spreads Cups of Friendship at Event

Officers check if Shadrick accepts cups of friendship. he is noted as having 452 pints. The text notes tattooing declined among primitive peoples with clothing’s spread, but remains practiced by civilized peoples.

Shadrick

Decoration Day Observed at Lipscomb Cemetery

The article notes Decoration Day observances at Lipscrmb cemetery with morning and afternoon talks by Bro. Owen and Bro. Baugher. A dinner followed at noon. Local and visiting families from Manchester Tennessee, Monrovia, Arab, Hartselle, Pines, Nichols, and Virginia attended, along with a Demostration club meeting in Decatur. Bennie Kay resumes work after illness.

Lipscrmb Bro. Owen Bro Baugher Roy Mosté Bobbie Ann Manchester Tenn Chester McCutcheon Odie McCutcheon Monrovia Virginia Buford Stidgers Ace Demonstration Club Decatur Robert Atkinson Andrews Ruby West Velma Edwards Ernest Parker Georgia Bunn Henry Thomas James Oakes James Lipscomb Herbert Brown West Eldon Stidger Huntsville Bennie Kay

American-Indian figure with dogs avoids crude wagon or wheelbarrow

A fragment notes an American Indian individual whose dogs drew siege sexes and who did not possess the crudest wagon or wheelbarrow, highlighting a contrast between mobility aids and animal power.

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