Former Alabama football star Benedict Kilgrow shot dead
Benedict Kilgrow Jr., 36, a former standout high school and college football player and WWII veteran, was shot to death in Montgomery after an argument over car keys led to a rifle discharge at A. H. Hilliard’s home. Kilgrow’s brother-in-law, A. H. Hilliard, held the rifle. No charges filed as investigation continues. Kilgrow was reported to be awaiting a military exam for possible Air Force lieutenant duty.
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Montgomery
Ala
M. B. Kirkpatrick
Benedict A. Kilgrow, Jr
A. H. Hilliard
Lewis Miller
Kilgrew
Joe Kilgrew
University of Alabama
Kirkpatrick
Benedict Kilgrow
Hilliard
Kilgrow
Capt. Miller
Morgan County Social News from Winton and Surrounding Areas
Mrs. Arlene Sivley of Morgan County Winton and Mr and Mrs Edward Sharp plus children visited J C McCutcheon family in Friendship Sunday. Families including Holmes Sivley Moody Dunaway Mason and others spent time with relatives in Union Priceville Decatur and Center Springs. Miss Emaline Winton's funeral was at Center Springs church with burial at nearby cemetery. Rev A E Doyle preached at Center Springs. Mrs Warren McGee ill with mumps. Mrs Clara Lemmond of Priceville visited relatives here. Idis Hardin and children Kenneth and Bonnie Rene stayed with Burford Johnston and Ella Allen.
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Edward Sharp
J. C. McCutcheon
Edward Holmes
Gertrude Sivley
Floyd Sivley
Joane Sandra
J. D. Moody
Priceville
Parrish Dunaway
Decatur
Sam Dunaway
T. C. Dunaway
Warren McGee
Clara Lemmond
Idis Hardin
Kenneth and
Bonnie Rene
Buford Johnston
Ella Allen
Local Hays Mill Notes and Visiting Family News
David Smith of Texas plans a visit to Limestone County this week. Mrs. George Rochelle hosts a family reunion with relatives at her home. Kenneth and Willie Putman visited Ike Putman home Sunday. Mrs. Lowell visits her daughter as Mr. and Mrs. Russell host. Leon Carter and Johnnie Carter called on family. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred McNatt at Powers Hospital Athens last week. Ocie Best recovered enough to go out Saturday after illness. J. T. Pettey of Birmingham and wife visited Bett Andrews and Mrs. Pettey in Decatur.
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David Smith
Texas
Mr. Smith
George Daly
Jim Hodges
Kenneth
Willie Putman
Ike Putman
Lowell
Warden Russell
Russell
George Rochell
Walter
Leon Carter
Johnnie Carter
Fred McNatt
Powers Hospital
Athens
Ocie Best
J. T. Pettey
Birmingham
Bett Andrews
Pettey
Decatur
Union Grove Church Hosts Message and Social News
Rev Hosea Carver of Arab delivered an inspiring sermon from Isaiah 66 13 at Union Grove Church Saturday night. The Lord's supper followed. Local residents shared visits and family news including births health and travel notes across Morgan County.
Red casualties soar in Korea five-day offensive
Defense Department tallies show Reds killed and wounded likely 36 times UN losses through May 20. UN loss count stands at 1,618 dead and wounded, with missing in action not yet defined. US casualties are 134 killed and 826 wounded, South Korea 48 dead and 497 wounded, other UN nations 22 killed and 91 wounded.
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Washington
Defense Department
Korea
United Nations
U.N
United States
U.S
Eighth Army
Local social notes from Morgan County families
Mrs Minnie Fowler and son John returned Sunday from Macon Georgia with Mr and Mrs William Fowler. James Howard Roberts vacations with Mr and Mrs Gib Johnson while working in Macon. Rev W W Owen to preach next Sunday at 2 30 PM. Families visited and attended events in Arab Decatur Huntsville Cotaco and New Center.
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James Howard Roberts
Gib Johnson
James
Macon
Georgia
Minnie Fowler
John
William Fowler
W. W. Owen
Will Roden
Vernon South
Mont Blanc tunnel set for work after French ok
Geneva reports the Mont Blanc road tunnel project awaits final French approval of a 4.7 million dollar contribution, a quarter of the estimated cost. Plans are ready for immediate work from France and Italy, with depots near Chamonix and Courmayeur seven and a half miles apart under the mountain. Italy has approved. France lingers due to cost and sectional interests.
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Geneva
Mont Blanc
Chamonix
France
Courmayeur
Italy
P D Foster Dies Sudden in Miami Former Decatur Dealer
Friends learned of the sudden death in Miami Florida of P D Foster a former Chevrolet dealer in Decatur. He died early today of a heart attack and funeral services will be held.
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P.D. Foster
Miami
Fla
P. D. Foster
Chevrolet
Decatur
Coney and Johnsons Visit Center Grove Decoration
Mr and Mrs Algie Coney of Decatur accompanied by Mrs Ella Johnson traveled to Center Grove on Sunday to attend the decoration event.
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Algie Coney
Decatur
Ella Johnson
Center Grove
ROKS Chief Claims Chinese Blows Aim to Break U S Resolve
Lt Gen Chung Il Kwon says Chinese Reds target South Korean troops to erode American support for the republic. He cites defeats to lack of firepower and leadership but backs continued U S backing. A South Korean court convicts two colonels of partial responsibility for the Sixth Division collapse with one month confinement. six officers were sentenced last week to two to 15 years.
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U. S
Korea
Chung Il Kwon
Chung
U.S
Confusing War Dispatch On Korean Front May 22
A Tokyo report notes censor cuts making war news unclear. One dispatch claimed Chinese forces penetrated south southeast of Soksa while an Eighth Army spokesman urged not to take the report too seriously.
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Tokyo
Soksa
Eighth Army
Time to be announced later in Birmingham event
A Birmingham event is scheduled with the precise time to be announced at a later date. The notice specifies location but not the exact start time. Authorities urge attendees to await official update.
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Birmingham
Joann Garrison Receives Reader's Digest Award
Cotaco high school valedictorian Joann Garrison wins The Reader's Digest Association award for leadership. She receives a one year honorary subscription and an engraved certificate. Garrison, vice president of the senior class, has starred in class plays and will deliver the valedictory address May 23 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
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Joann Garrison
Cotaco High ‘School
Reader’s Digest Association
L. E Wooten
Reader’s Digest
Tors
Joann
Cotaco High School
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Sonny) Moore
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Blue Springs
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