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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1950

Page

9

City approves 1950 Decatur improvements and foreclosure sale

The May 1 1950 Decatur Alabama council hearing and ordinance authorize improvements under No 555 with cost assessed to benefited property. Foreclosure sale scheduled June 1 1950 for a Falkville Morgan County parcel with buildings and personal property including film projectors chairs and office equipment.

Decatur Alabama Joe Pettey H. R. Summer Thomas Falkville County of Morgan State of East Railroad Street East Second Street Homer Summerford Jones & Summerford Business J. W. Sivley & Son George T. Woodruff Morgan County

Old Timer Sees Ketchel As Irreplaceable Foe

HAL BOYLE recalls Stan Ketchel's dominance through the eyes of old fighters. George Zigler, 67, claims Ketchel broke his nose first and notes the puncher’s lasting impact. Zigler details the brick job dispute that sparked the injury and praises Ketchel as the greatest fighter who ever lived.

Hal Boyle Butte Mont Stanley Ketchel Ketchel Stan George Zigler George

Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Details

Notice indicates that on July 26 1948 Thomas E Kimbrough is named in a mortgage foreclosure sale proceeding. Further specifics appear in the public notice details for the property and creditor actions.

Thomas E. Kimbrough

Mackenzie's Column on Lie Seeks World Peace in Moscow

Mackenzie argues for persistence in Trygve Lie's UN mission to Moscow while cautioning against viewing it as appeasement. He recalls past talks with Stalin, notes Moscow’s silence on a meeting with Lie, and suggests the UN chief represents world unity and peace efforts despite doubts about concrete gains.

Tyygve Lie Moscow Mr. Lie United Nations Trygve Lie Stalin Lie Andrei Vishinsky World Peace Organization Oscow Marshal Stalin V. M. Molotov Soviet Union Molotov Andre Gromyko Organization Estern Russia Feller

Ugly Duckling is Ella's New Role

Hollywood gossip piece about Ella Raines transforming for The Second Face with a two week team of makeup artists. Raines says the disfigured look lets her pursue dramatic acting and avoids glamorized roles, while the film explores prejudice toward homely women.

Ugly Duckling Ella Holly Wood

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