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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1950

Page

13

Miss Pool Sets Alabama Election Victory Record

Sybil Pool secretary of state won the May 2 democratic primary for treasurer with 246 038 votes, the highest tally in Alabama history, surpassing Dan Thomas. The prior record dated to 1948 set by John Sparkman.

Montgomery Ala Sybil Pool Alabama Dan Thomas Miss Pool U. S John Sparkman Phillip Hamm Ben Hudson Chauncey Sparks Marengo County

West Berlin Unemployed Gain Half Fare Transit Access

West Berlin city government allows unemployed residents to ride trains and buses at half fare. The move aims to ease travel costs for job seekers.

Berlin

Holden Ford Swap Roles Shifts in Hollywood

Hollywood stars William Holden and Glenn Ford swap roles in a new arrangement. Ford plays a Western lead in Beyond The Sunset, a part written for Holden, while Holden goes to Columbia to portray the reporter in Born Yesterday, the role Ford originally eyed. Ford cites contract top billing as a constraint.

Hollywood William Holden Glenn Ford Glenn Bill Columbia Ford Brad Crawford Judy Holliday

Two Killed in Love Triangle in Prichard Alabama

In Prichard Alabama a teenage girl Wauweece Wade 17 and Louis M. Greenlee 22 were killed after a shooting begun in a love triangle. John Adams 30 was wounded as Greenlee shot and then wounded himself. Coroner says jealousy drove the deaths and attempted murder.

Prichard Ala Wauweece Wade Louis M. Greenlee John Adams Tully Achison R. B. Gregg Adams Greenlee H. S. J. Walker

Ingraham Family Serves in Marine Corps Network

In New Orleans five Ingraham brothers serve with the Marine Reserve 10th Infantry Battalion and a regular Marine on the Inspector Instructor staff. Another Ingraham is with the regulars in California. Mother Ingraham says all her boys were raised to be Marines.

New Orleans Marine Crops Ingraham Marine Reserve 10Th Infantry Battalion California

Morgan County Social Roundup From Natural Bridge Area

Mrs Elma Bentley and Albert Van Bentley visit Cullman relatives while Lou Hopper returns home. Card noting Edgar Vann birth to Bob Slaten and wife. Numerous visits and weekend outings among local families in Decatur Priceville Hartselle and Brooksville. Chrysler workers G Cooper and A C Griffin relocate to Detroit.

Elma Bntley Albert van Bentley Cullman Lou Hopper Bob Slaten Edgar Vann Buck Griffin Decatur Travis Kelley Martha Collier Priceville Gladys Summerford Helen Sharpe B. L. Sharpe Charles and Jerry Owen Whitten Igell Johnny Allen Winton Harvey Sanders W. Powell Tabernacle Road Lil Byford Tennis Waugh Ann Collier Nadine Summerford W. W. Foshee A. L. Echols Cleon Echols Lindsey Slaten Hartselle Cora Prince J. B. Mays Unday Gadsden Charles Slaten Betty Peggy Slaten Newt Slaten C. R. Slaten Sarah Sue. Bennett Nan Whaley Brooksville Louis Maples Gene Wallace J. E. Blevins Memphis Fred Lawrence Lawson Lawrence New Will Prince of Lacon Nathan Prince Fami

Soil bacteria help plants access nutrients and feed roots.

Soil dwelling bacteria increase nutrient availability for plants and aid root absorption, boosting growth. The microbes convert nutrients into forms plants can uptake, supporting healthier vegetation.

Charity Hat Check Donation Upheld in Chicago

A Chicago restaurant owner collects year round contributions for charity. Patrons drop coins into containers for public service programs instead of tipping hat check girls. The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis received a check for $1,595.66 from customers.

Chicago National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis

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