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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1952
Page
15
Cullman 5 man Hugh Kilpatrick, 35, was arrested after officers found 25 gallons of wildcat whiskey in a pickup. He posted a $1,000 bond as deputies followed the vehicle for several miles before stopping him.
The Daily Records page shows multiple creditor debtor transfers including J. D. Byford to L. A. Montgomery for 3000 dollars Nancy Counts to Mable Logan for 3600 dollars David Cramer to Daren H. Esther for 755.88 dollars and Bob R. Johnson to Jack Newbourne for 800 dollars G C McRae to Thomas D. Edgil and Therald Newbourn to John T. list miscellaneous assignments from various pairs of names and amounts.
A man fled in a truck and Kilpatrick was later released on a $1,000 bond.
The circuit court docket was pared down with three dismissals and three judgments. General Finance company versus L B Phillips is to be taken up this morning. Pettus Glen Birdwell versus Earl Glascoe was dismissed along with Dorothy Gilstrap versus J C White and Carrie Wells versus H D Milton. A judgment against the defendant for 212.35 in Radio and Television Supply company versus J was recorded.
Cooper pays 1.00 to Jack Newbourn while John T. Cooper receives 1 250 from Jack Newbourn. Frank B. Vaughan transfers 2 500 to W O Lindsey in a compact ledger item.
Lloyd Milton Harris senior I at Decatur Negro high school wins first prize in group I of the Jaycee essay contest for a piece urging citizens to participate in the clean-up campaign. He describes yard cleanup, trash removal, mowing, planting flowers, and suggests future tree planting and trash handling to foster a more attractive city.
A West Decatur dog tested positive for rabies after being picked up by police. The animal died later. The owner was fined $10 plus costs in recorder's court for permitting a dog to run at large without a muzzle. Chief J B Whitmire noted the dog had bitten several people.
A couple bought a refrigerator and stove at a sale but delayed delivery until their home was ready. When they requested delivery after home completion, the store required three days notice and sent the wrong refrigerator.
In Carmi Illinois a team of AFL painters completed a city cleanup by painting a single story five room frame house in just thirty minutes. The home belongs to Mrs Dora Hillyard a widow who has been bedfast for over a year.
Judgment by default entered in the case O M Hendrickson vs Sanford Hudson on a promissory note. Another default judgment in the case William F Clements vs Marion B Walker on a promissory note. C Hicks referenced in relation to promissory obligations.
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