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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1940
Page
7
Letters testamentary on the last will issued April 22 1940 by Judge T C Almon Mor gan County. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legally allowed time or be barred. Gracil Smoot Glover executrix April 23 30 May 7.
The First Methodist church conducts a series of special services led by Dr. Ashley Chappell of Birmingham, preaching each morning at ten, marking a splendid start to the campaign.
Thirty eight students from Austinville High School received diplomas in a closing ceremony Monday night. Eighteen seniors and twenty juniors completed their courses in a program titled Young America Speaks. The event featured student leaders, a pageant produced by the senior class, and addresses by class officers and the faculty advisor, with the finale including the Alma Mater and benediction.
Henry Preston Trotman died Monday at 9:30 a.m. at his Huntsville home after a brief illness. He was 65 and an Alabama Power employee in Huntsville for 16 years. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Laughlin funeral home. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, two sons, one brother Joe B. Trotman of Decatur, nine grandchildren and nine nieces and nephews.
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