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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1938

Page

7

Decatur to Vote on Commission Form Government

A May 19 1938 proclamation by Mayor R N Harris sets June 21 1938 as the special election date for Decatur Alabama to decide whether the city shall organize under the Commission form of government per Article 46 Chapter 43 Code of 1923 as amended. The measure follows a petition certified by Judge of Probate B L Malone on May 17 1938.

Decatur Alabama Harris Morgan County R. N. Harris

Political Announcements From Alabama Candidates

A 1938 public notices item lists authorized campaign announcements for County Commissioner District 2 and County Solicitor Morgan County. Fred M. Speake of Harteelle seeks votes, J CROW JR of Decatur-Harteelle requests support, and Newton B. Powell of Decatur notes available farm loan funds.

Morgan County J. , Crow, JR Decatur-Harteelle Ala T. “Bill” Willoughby Decatur Alabama

Parsonage Undergoes Major Repairs At First Methodist

The parsonage of the First Methodist church is undergoing extensive repairs and renovation sponsored by the Women’s Missionary Society. Estimated cost will exceed $500.

First Methodist Church Women’s Missionary Society

Colburn Waives Preliminary Hearing in Alabama Murder Case

Birmingham lawyers move for habeas corpus after P Beeolburn waived a preliminary hearing in county court. Colburn remains jailed in the county courthouse area while defense teams decide next steps in the murder charge concerning Joe Lewis Smith.

Birmingham Ala P Beeolburn Joe Lewis Smith

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