Day Purchases Pool in Decatur
John H. Day owner of Seneca Springs pool at Trinity is the buyer of Malone Park Crystal Plunge on Moulton Street in Decatur. The auction sale from former owner William M. Weaver price was 11500 dollars with Decatur City as runner up bidder at 11250. Day plans to open the pool later this week with son Clement Day operating as before.
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John H. Day
Seneca Springs
Trinity
Malone Park
Crystal Plunge
Moulton Street
Decatur
William M. Weaver
Day
Clement Day
Glen
Program Given For Graduation At Cotaco High
Dr. Jessie Rodgers of First Baptist Decatur will deliver the commencement sermon at 7:30 p.m. Sunday May 15 in the high school auditorium. The glee club will provide music. Dr Edward H Evans of Florence State Teachers College will give the graduating address on Thursday May 19 at 7:30 p.m. Naomi Ballinger will deliver the valedictory. Howard Allen the salutatory. H R Leeman superintendent of Morgan County and L E Poten principal will award honors and medals.
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Jessie Rodgers
First Baptist Church
Decatur
Glee Club
Edward H.evans
Florence State Teachers College
Naomi Ballinger
Howard Allen
H. R. Leeman
Morgan County
L. E. -Y Poten
Mom s a Honey sweet laxative pitch 19th century
An ad touts SYRUP OF BLACK-DRAUGHT as a pleasant tasting laxative for children. It promises quick, reliable results when used as directed and defends the product quality and the makers’ trusted reputation.
Elks Observe Mothers Day And Local Services
A Mothers Day program at the Elks Club featured Millard Buchmann orchestra with Emblem club refreshments. Rev Father Charles spoke after entertainment including solos by Max Richard and Rita Layden. Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah E Matthews 78 were held at the First Methodist Church with interment in the city cemetery. she leaves one daughter and seven sons in various states.
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ELKS
Elk’s Club
Millard Buchmann
Emblem Club
Elk
Bob Roberson
Max Richard
Dwight Pylant
Rita
Layden
Mother Machree
Sarah Matthews
Sarah E. Matthews
Cocoa
Fla
First Methodist Church
Fagan Thompson
City Cemetery
Emmett E. Matthews
Cullman
Florence
W. J. Preacher
John R
Calif
W. E
E. E. Jr
O. B
Florida
H. T
Ohio
Miles F. Duncan
Biloxi
Mrs Oscar Ellard Laid To Rest
Funeral services for Mrs. Oscar Ellard 69 who died May 10 in Cullman hospital were held today at 2 p m from Holly Pond church with Rev Lee Franklin officiating Interment followed in the church cemetery Mass service led by officials The surviving family includes husband eight sons and two daughters Mrs Mamie Shaw and Mrs Lessie Dufel among others
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Oscar Ellard
Cullman Hospital
Holly Pond
Lee Franklin
Church
W. A
G. A
Grady
P A
Carl C
Denny Ellard
Mamie Shaw
Lessie Dufel
Funeral services held for Mrs Adlee Emery at Etha church
Mrs Adlee Emery aged 81 died at her home on Eva 1 May 8. Services were conducted at Etha church May 9 by Rev Geo Heomes. Interment followed in Etha cemetery with Moss- Service directing.
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Adlee Emery
Eva
Etha Church
Geo Heomes
Etha
Many Negroes Are Registered In Mobile County
Mobile Alabama May 11 A large rise in black voter registrations brings Mobile County to a record 29514 names with 1486 listed as Negro voters Probate Clerk John G Gerald reports a gain of 28028 The 1948 Negro total not available Officials say most registrations since January followed a federal court ruling against Alabama's Boswell amendment which required applicants to understand and explain the U S constitution to registrars satisfaction
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Mobile
Ala
Mobile County
Probate Clark
John G. Gerald
Alabama
Lewis Biography Published It Speaks Well of Him
A five and a half page Allied Syndicates Inc biography praises John L. Lewis as a modest affable labor leader born February 12, 1880 in Lucas Iowa. It notes his wife’s influence, his early interests, and his public battles with mine operators and government officials, plus a Napoleonic military hobby.
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Lewis
Arthur Edson Washington
John L. Lewis
Allied Syndicates Inc
United Mine Workers
Lucas
Iowa
Lincoln
Lewis the Man
Mr. Lewis
John
Hugh Johnson
Guilty Plea in Embezzlement Case Ends in Prison
David Prager, 29, pleaded guilty in Memphis Tennessee to embezzling more than 19 000 dollars from a coal company to support two wives and two basketball teams. He received a three to 10 year prison sentence.
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David Prager
Memphis, Tenn
Federal probe looms after flogging case in Georgia
In Trenton Georgia on May 11 a sheriff three deputies and another man were indicted by the Dade county grand jury in the flogging of seven Black individuals by men identified as Ku Klux Klansmen. U S attorney Ellis Mundy said the FBI is investigating for possible federal civil rights violations and may seek federal action.
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Trenton
U.S
Dade County
Ellis Mundy
U. S
North Georgia
FBI
Dr Moore Speaks at Decatur Lions Club Meeting
Methodist evangelist Dr Allen W Moore led a Lions Club gathering at Central Methodist Church offering 15 minutes of laughter after meals as a theme. The program featured tenor Bill Mann and pianist Mrs Oscar Napps with Lions members arranging the event. Guests included W A Zatell Detroit A B Jordan Nashville Otis Cooper Red Level Ala W A Hoyt James Edwards Jack Mathews Robert Agnew and Mrs G H Nungester.
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Allen W. Moore
Central Methodist Church
Decatur Lions Club
Dr. Moore
Bill Mann
Moore
Oscar Napps
Lion Howard Belser
Jon Ned. Frazier
Boy Scouts
Frazier Camp
Grant Street
Civic Club
Lion’ Britnell
Howard Belser
Melvin Ozier
Lions Club
W. A. Zatell
Detroit
A. B. Jordan
Nashville
Otis Cooper
Red Level
Ala
W. A. Hoyt
James Edwards
Jack Mathews
Robert Agnew
G. H. Nungester
Decatur
Decoration Day Observed May 22 at Liberty Cemetery
Decoration Day will be observed on the fourth Sunday at Liberty Cemetery. The public is invited to attend. Rev. L Smallwood will conduct the service.
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Liberty Cemetery
Old Liberty Cemetery
Rev. L. Smallwood
Truman Plans Taking Shape
Washington May 11 The Truman administration moves toward quick passage of seven major measures by summer including a six bill package and a likely Taft Hartley substitute. Administration aims to ratify NATO and raise minimum wage while pursuing education and housing funding despite economy pressures. Senate action and House negotiations shape schedule before adjournment.
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Washington
North Atlantic Security Alliance
House
Congress
Speake School Announces Graduation and Play Plans
Speake high school plans its fifth commencement as it becomes an accredited school in 1944. Rev. WM Wear will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at 11:00 AM. Fourteen seniors will receive diplomas on Thursday May 19 after the class plant program, with the elementary presenting an operetta May 16 at 8:00 PM. Seniors listed include Willodean Sapp Betty Fave Johnson Burnell Keenum Lewell Lowery Faye McMillian Billie Dove York Gladys Way Hazel Logan Max Wiley J Lindsey Hollis Sapp Billie Joe Alexander Alton Mullican Waysman Hensley.
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Moulton
Billie Dove York
Gladys 'Way
Hazel Logan
Max Wiley
J. Lindsey
Hollis
Billie
Joe Alexander
Alton Mullican
Ways Man
Henslcy
Congressional Arm Aid Push Narrowly Advances Despite Delays
Drafts show a proposed 1.45 billion foreign arms program and a lesser tax repeater measure. Senate pace slows as administration allies urge a possible summer recess with reconvening in October to complete action.
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Senate
Congress
Rome Paid Mouse Catchers In Ancient Times
Pigzues of mice were so common in ancient Rome that mouse catchers were on the public payroll. This note highlights how pervasive rodent problems led to state funded pest control programs.
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Rome
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Frigidaire
Baldwin Pianos
Bank St
Cullman News
Mrs. Emery
Hine Jr
Safe—Hospital
Wreaten
Peinimdran
Imdrin
Hagerty Drugs Decator
Walgreen Agency
2Nd Ave
Johnston St
Scott
R. J. Scott
Arthur, Tex
Gkaen
Marauo
Berlin
Averkman
Helmstedt
Germany
Europe
Frankfurt
Tom Lewis
Club
Phoenix
Carl
Truman
Speake
Don's
Don Williams
E. Cain
Oak Park
EWA
L. B. Wright
Office of
John Patterson Company, Inc. General Insurance—Real Estate—Mortgage Loan
Oldsmobile
General Motors
Lee Street
Decatur, Ala
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