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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1950

Page

10

Fish Salvage Now Possible

The Alabama Department of Conservation allows salvage of game and commercial fish in Ouse Buckeye and Blackwell sloughs after water levels fell below the 552 mark. Salvage may occur in any quality and manner except shooting dynamiting or poisoning. licensing rules apply for standard tackle. Entry to pump houses is forbidden and guns or dogs may not cross Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge boundary.

Ouse Buckeye Blackwell Alabama Department of Conservation Wheeler National Wildlife

Euel Belcher to Receive His Degree

Euel Belcher of Hartselle is a candidate for the Bachelor of Music degree at Texas Wesleyan College on May 29. He majors in music education and organ, and serves as president of Phi Mu Alpha and as a member of the Baptist Student Union.

Euel Belcher Hartselle Texas Wesleyan College C. C. Ray Belcher Phi Mu Alpha Baptist Student Union

Carpenter Drowns On Lake Martin Near Russell Mills

Edwin Fuller a 35 year old carpenter foreman at Russell Mills drowned when his homemade boat overturned on Lake Martin yesterday. He could not swim and was pulled from the water but did not survive.

Carpenter Alexander City Edwin Fuller Lake Martin Fuller Russell Mills

Council Leader Speaks At Tuskegee Graduation

Dr. George S. Mitchell executive director of the Southern Regional Council will deliver Tuskegee Institute's commencement address as Dr. F. D. Patterson Tuskegee president presents diplomas to 490 graduates. A recipe note adds shredded cabbage or celery to canned tomatoes with butter and croutons.

Tuskegee Ala George S. Mitchell Southern Regional Council Tuskegee Institute F. D. Patterson

Athens High to Graduate Large Class Next Friday Night

Athens High School prepares for a large graduation ceremony Friday night May 19 with many honors students. Speaker will be Frank W. Oakes public relations director of Wolverine Tube Division Decatur. The class includes numerous named graduates among girls and boys listed in the article.

Athens High School Frank W. Oakes Wolverine Tube Division Decatur Mattie R. Adams Minnie Ball Ruth Brooks Gene Bailes June Black Shirleyhristopher Martha Christopher A Merle Clem Eldean Crabtree Dot Croley Betty Crouch Dorothy Davidson Opal Durham Nancy Billy Campbell Billy Carwile Bobby Christopher J. B. Clanton James Cobb Bobby Crim William Hastings Austin Hicks Charles Holland Wayne Hunter Noble Johns William Lyle Douglas Miller J.L. Miller Roland Mirandy Solon Mirandy Frank

Six Alabamians Die in Weekend Accidents

Six Alabamians died in weekend incidents across the state. L A Houhous, 90, of Florence perished when a car plunged off a 15 foot embankment and burned after a Mother’s Day reunion near Bridgeport. Edwin Fuller, 35, drowned at Martin Lake in a home made boat accident with his brother in law. James Arthur Phillips, 44, of Heflin died when his car overturned near Heflin. Two Black men, Charlie Rogers 22 and Julius Armstrong 30, were fatally injured in a collision near York with four others hurt. Joseph McCloud, 10, was killed by lightning near Matthews Station south of Montgomery.

Associated Press L. A.houhous Florence Cleveland Tenn Bridgeport Edwin Fuller Martin Lake Alexander City Brady Whatley Fuller Heflin James Arthur Phillips York Charlie Rogers Bellamy Julius Armstrong

Funeral services for Mrs. B. W. Whitt set Tuesday

Mrs. B. W. Whitt age 82 died Sunday night at her Ardmore home after illness. Funeral services will be at 2 PM Tuesday at Ardmore Baptist Church with burial in Gatlin cemetery. Survived by six sons Wil son Atlanta Vernon Ardmore Roy Athens Lammie Florence Raymond Decatur Leon Nashville and three daughters Mrs. Orville Magnusson Mrs. William Lewter and Mrs. Lloyd Reynolds, all Ardmore.

B. W. Whitt Ardmore Baptist Church Gatlin Cemetery Whitt Ardmore Wilson Atlanta Vernon Roy Athens Lammie Florence Raymond Decatur Leon Nashville

Sterling Sams Wins Monthly Crew Shooting Prize

Sterling Sams of Decatur won the monthly crew shooting prize at the Morgan County Sportsmen's and Conservation Association May meeting. The decoy owl prize was donated by Sandlin Hardware of Decatur. A June prize will be provided by John Lee grocery on Somerville Road to the Flint club member who kills the most crows.

Sterling Sams Decatur 2 Morgan County Sportsmen’s and Conservation Association Sandlin Hardware Company Decatur John Lee Grocery Somerville Road Flint Club

75 000 Flee Winnipeg as Flood Spreads and Winds Lash Texas

About 75,000 Winnipeggers flee flood threats as Red River rises, with disaster relief efforts aimed at food and utilities for evacuees. Across Texas, hurricane force winds injure two and damage towns including Sarita Riviera and Ricardo. A 15 year old girl dies from lightning near Sebastian. A hailstorm carves a 30 mile path through Northwestern Alabama.

Associated Press Texas Canada Great Lakes Mississippi Valley Lake Superior Wisconsin Michigan Winnipeg Red River Sarita

Beautiful Summer and Year Round Homesites in Blue Ridge Forest

In the North Carolina mountains near Asheville, new Blue Ridge Forest offers lots 100 by 175 feet and larger priced at 295 dollars with low terms. Some mountain stream sites available at 345 dollars. Fishing and hunting nearby with cool year round nights. Free literature from writer G. Mathews at 2% Howland Road Asheville NX.

New Blue Ridge Forest Asheville G. Mathews Howland Road

Damaging Hail Strikes Reform Alabama Area

Damage estimates reached 400000 dollars with cotton and seed crops hardest hit. In Reform Alabama windows shattered gardens crushed and roofs pierced by ice pellets. No injuries were reported.

Yesterdausing Reform Ala

Bacon Cooking Guidance Says Gentle Heat For Creamy Fat

Cook bacon slowly with gentle heat and monitor as it darkens after removal. Proper temps render fat creamy white and mild in flavor.

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