Ath High School to hold graduation exercises May 26
Lieut speaker will address Ath High School graduates at Friday evening ceremony with 30 names listed for the class. Reverend L W Hart to deliver commencement sermon Sunday May 23. Shown below are graduates including Betty Joe Anderson Doris Elizabeth Baugh Elsie Mae Black Mary Ann Bowers and many others.
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Eee
Aemeenet
Ath
Gradting
L. W. Hart
Toh
Anita Page Chrisltopher
Angie Mae Clark
Doris Elyn Clem
James T. Collins
Lucy Carolyn-Cormipton
Rachel Anne Copeland
Willa “Dean
Douglas Irene Covington
Dorothy Crim
William Frederick Dupres
Margaret Frances Eubanks
Anita Eeeavech
Thomas Wade Griggs
Geshe William “T
Hagesh
Marvin A. Hamilton
Nella Elizabeth Hannah
June Marie Harrison
Billy C. Hendersson
Roy Johnson
Sarah Evelyn i Knight
Betty Yvonne Knox
Betty Jo Lewis
Dennis
Oscar Looney
Annette Mirandy
Dorothy Ja Newby
Isaac C. Oaks
Glen Iterson
Bobby eLe Powers
Dewitt Roberts
Rachel Roy Robinson
Mildred Clarke
Robert Rudder
Jane Sarver
Ann Estes Sexton
Mary Elizaid Shipp
Wayne Smith
Juliane
Hal Gene Strain
Ruthie “Taylor
Dorothy Thames
Spree Sypnasline Thomas
Arnold Thompson
Martha Jean Tribble
Lucile Tunstill
Jean Vinson
J B"webb
Doris Jean Wellden
Eliabeth
Ramona ‘White
Robert Allen Young
Myra Vivian Woodfin
Jerusalem Siege Battle Rages as Jew and Arab Forces Clash
In Jerusalem's old city the Legion resumes assault against Jewish defenders. Explosions blast Hurva synagogue area and Tiferet synagogue suffers damage. Jewish garrison uses Roman era tunnels to strengthen defense while fears of supply shortages rise. Egyptian mobile units reportedly near Bethlehem may join the push.
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Jerusalem
Beit Synagogue
Tiferet Synagogue
Old City
Mount Zion
Dormition Church
Cairo
Bethlehem
Beersheba
Hebron
Arab Legion
Palestine Arab
Tel Aviv
Beers
Zion
Markets Shift Along On Quiet Wall Street Session
New York May 22 The stock market rose for the fourth straight day yet failed to match the week’s best levels as oils rails and metals led gains while most issues drifted. Volume ran 830000 shares on the Saturday session, far below the 2590000 shares last week. The Associated Press average up 0.1 to 72. A week earlier Friday’s surge lifted the market to a peak unseen since August 1946, but Tuesday saw a sharp 0.9-point drop from overbuying. Slow gains later in the week erased much of the loss, leaving the index about 0.3 point below the week’s high.
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New York
Associated Press
Cotton futures drift lower on slow Saturday trading
New York May 22 trading in cotton futures was the slowest Saturday in over a month with prices slipping 15 to 40 cents per bale from the prior close. Traders attributed the muted activity to expectations of slower export buying by ECA and potential price moderation to keep values in line.
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New York
ECA
Markets at a Glance New York May 22
The market report shows steady stocks and higher oil prices. Bond trading was quiet with rail stocks showing strength ahead of weekend activity. Cotton fell as profits were realized, with New York sales totaling 830 000 in stocks and 2 710 000 in bonds.
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New York
Rites Held Today for Will Priest
Funeral services for 64 year old Will Priest of Hartselle are set for 2:00 this afternoon at Johns son chapel. Rev. Eddie Wallace will officiate with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Priest, a well known farmer in Lawrence and Morgan counties, is survived by son Walter of Florida daughter Elsie Kirby of Decatur sister Nanie Reed of Gadsden two nephews Henry and Nelson Bullard of Decatur and three grandchildren. Pallbearers include Henry Bolton Nelson Bullard Godl ges Jim Madox and Leonard Collins.
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Johnson’s Chapel
Will Priest
Hartselle
Eddie Wallace
Lawrence
Morgan Counties
Priest
Walter
Florida
Elsie Kirby
Decatur 1
Nanie Reed
Gadsden
Henry
Nelson Bullard
Decatur
Henry Bolton
Nelson
Henry Bullard
Godlges Jim Madox
Leonard Colins
Packer and Company Strike Over Wage Increase
Workers at Packer and Company continued their dispute with Wilson and Co over a nine cent hourly wage boost they rejected before leaving their jobs. The strike highlighted labor tensions and wage demands in the local industry.
Offer Made Atlanta May 22 Renewal with CWA Two Years
The Southe caecunane offered to renew the contract with the Communications Workers of America for two years with a six month wage re opening. The union had rejected a one year company proposal earlier.
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Atlanta
Southe Caecunane
Communications Workers of America
Dr. Prince Emmanuel Burroughs Dies at 76 in Gainesville
Dr. Burroughs a Baptist leader and author of Fifty Fruitful Years died at his Gainesville home aged 76. He served in ministry for more than 30 years and wrote extensively on religious topics.
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Gainesville
Prince Emmanuel Burroughs
Burroughs
Southern Baptist Convention
Rotary Closes Parley In Rio International Officers Elected
Delegates at the International Rotary convention in Rio de Janeiro elected officers and directors. Charles G. Tennent of Asheville North Carolina became first vice president and a board director, with Angus S Mitchell of Melbourne installed as international president. Henry T Low of Bulawayo and Jorge Fidel Duran of Tegucigalpa named second and third vice presidents. Directors named from Eastern Midwest and Western United States. Frank E Spain of Birmingham proposed as Rotary foundation steward.
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Dio DE Janeiro
Rotary
Charles G. Tennent
Ashville
N. C
The
World Organization
United States
Angus S.mitchell
Melbourne
Australia
S. Kendrick Guernsey
Jacksonville
Fla
Henry T. Low
Bulawayo
Rhodesia
Jorge Fidel Duran
Teguciagalph
Honduras
Tennent
C. Reginald Smith
Albion
Mich
Midwest
Harry F. Russell
Hastings
Neb
Frank LE
Spain
Birmingham
Legacy of Mrs. Edmundson and Wilder Plantation in Decatur
A retrospective on Lelia Seton Wilder Edmundson and her role in shaping Decatur. The Wilder plantation, origin of Morgan county lands, saltus with TVA flood control, and her civic work including founding the League of Women Voters and a concerted push for Decatur’s future.
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Buit
Wecunese
Decatur
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee
Congress
League of Women Voters
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Roy C. Horton
Well Horton
Fourth
Alabama Infantry
St. John’s Church
Edmundson
Morgan County
The
American Legion
Athens student wins $3000 Wheelwright Traveling Fellowship
Paul M. Nudeleh of Athens College earns Harvard Graduate School of Architecture fellowship after his design and model are chosen as among the outstanding entries in a national contest. He is the son of Dr and Mrs K J Rudolphof Athens.
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Athens
Ala
Paul M. Nudeleh
K. J. Ruddolph
Athens College
Harvard University Graduate School of Architecture
Limestone county court clears extensive docket in Athens session
Athens Alabama May 22 Limestone county court held its first jury session this week spanning three days. Most civil and criminal dockets were cleared and many civil judgments entered. Judgments ranged from small amounts to nearly 6000 dollars with equity docket brought up to date.
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Athens
Ala
Limestone County Court
Aees
Civitan Ladies Nite in Decatur Delights Members
Decatur Civitan club hosted its annual Ladies Night at the Country Club featuring a Bill Nappi variety show with local talent. Master of ceremonies H Wilson Morgan praised the ladies and introduced guests while greetings from Civitan and allied clubs marked the evening.
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Decatur Civitan Club
Bill Nappi
Birmingham
J. T. Wabbo Waggoner
Alabama
Aiatchang Miasitan International
Auxiliary Gives Program Sunday at Vets Hospital
Morgan County Unit 15 American Legion auxiliary presents a program at the U S Veterans Hospital in Tuscaloosa today at 2 PM. Featured performers include Miss Mary Jo Reeves, Aaron Montgomery, Miss Ruth McCullough, Talmadge Meadows, Miss Jean Guyse, Mrs Breck Reeves, Mrs R B Freeman, and Mrs Lou Alien Williams. Mr and Mrs L C Guyse and Mrs Aaron Montgomery will accompany the group.
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Morgan County
American Legion Auxiliary
Tuscaloosa
Mary Jo. Reeves
Aaron Montgomery
Ruth McCullough
Talmadge Meadows
Jean Guyse
Hartselle
Breck Reeves
R. B. Freeman
Decatur Auxiliary
Lou Alien Williams
Unit
L. C. Guyse
Body of Brakefield To Be Laid To Rest
Funeral services will be held at First Methodist church in Athens Alabama for Pvt James P Brakefield killed in action in France on July 16 1944. Dr R B Lavender and Reverends Akins will lead with burial in the city cemetery. Surviving are his widow one son one daughter his parents one sister and two brothers.
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Athens
Ala
First Methodist
James P. Brakefield
France
R. B. Lavender
D. W. Akins
City Pool Opens in Athens for Summer Season
The Athens Municipal Swimming Pool opens Monday May 31 under city operation as a non profit amusement place for children and adults. Season tickets with tax cost 1.80 for children and 3.00 for adults.
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CITY
Athens
Ala
Local Notes On Health, Education And Weather
Ann Robinson improved after illness at Canale Street. Rev Billy Stephenson to preach Trinity school graduation at 11 today. Mrs Charles Batchelor recuperates from malaria at 310 Grove Street. Daytona Beach trip underway for the Murphy family and friends visiting Pfc Joe Murphy. Decatur weather logged a high of 85 and low of 65 in 24 hours. Master Sergeant James D Darnell graduates from a Chanute Field technical course. Mr and Mrs Jack Jones welcome a daughter born at Decatur General hospital. City and county police report multiple arrests for public drunkenness and traffic violations. Probate office notes 183 absentee ballots requested for the June runoff. Leonard Moody in Nashville on business. Judge Newton Powell and Alvis Briscoe to attend a state Civitan meeting in Montgomery. Renau Almon visiting cousins Jimmy and Bobby Weatherford for weekend. Melba Jean Langford hosted by her grandfather R J Smith in Huntsville. No new arrests reported by county officials at 9:30 P M.
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Unsimne
Mivalgil Jic Iacaneres
Waggoner
Decatur Club
Alvis Briscoe
Maetins
Elmer O. Ange
Civitan
Marvin M. Eubanks
J.b.roser
Alvis G. Briscoe
Alabama
International
Briscoe
Ed Benner
Ensley
Benner
H.R. Summer
Decatur
Robert A. McMasters
Decatur Lions Club
McMasters
J” Frank Scroggins
Rotary Club
Scroggins
Kwanis Club
Williams
Eugene Dugger
Decatur ‘Women’s Chamber of Commerce
W.P. Baugh
Decatur —Women's Chamber of Commerce
William Sims
Decatur Chamber of Commercce
Sims
Charles H. Parker
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
Negro School Presents Spring Play All In A Garden Fair
The second grade at Carver Elementary School will present its spring play All In A Garden Fair Monday at 7 30 P M in the school auditorium. Instructor Louise M Leeth directed the production with a class crafted background scenery as a season arts project. The public is invited.
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Carver Elementary School
Fos Negroes
Louise M. Leeth
Malik Attends UN Security Council as Observer
Jakob A. Malik, Soviet deputy foreign minister, sat at the Security Council table as an observer. He will replace Andrei Gromyko when Gromyko returns to Russia this summer for vacation.
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Lake
Jakob A. Malik
Security Council
Malik
Andrei A. Gromyko
Gromyko
United Nations
Russia
Plan of Merger of Presbyterian Churches Revised
Atlanta May 22 AP A revised plan for uniting Northern and Southern Presbyterian churches to be presented at the 88th general assembly next week. The revision follows proposals from Presbyteries and individuals and will be studied on the 1949 church docket. The Southern church counts 3,500 churches in 17 states with about 625000 members. the North denomination has 2400000 members.
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Atlanta
88Th General Assembly of the
Union
Southern Presbyterian Committee On Union
Presbyterian Church
U.S
South
North
Europe and China Cotton Aid Plans Face Tight Controls
The European recovery program seeks 511 million to Europe and about 100 million to China for cotton purchases. D A Fitzgerald warns that unless foreign programs are orderly and purchasing plans sound, stricter controls may follow. China contracts total 60 million dollars, with 13 million approved by ECA to date. Hoff man approves 6.79 million in food and recovery goods for five nations and 5.24 million for Europe, with over half bought privately and the rest by U S government purchases.
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Europe
China
Fitzgerald
ECA
Hoffman
Austria
Greece
Netherlands
Norway
France
U. S
Decatur Theatre Tax Sparks Federal Court Challenge
Floyd Smith criticizes Decatur amusement tax as discriminatory and unfair, claiming it targets the average moviegoer and harms the public. Crescen t Company sues to void ordinances of 1941 and 1947 arguing the tax is illegal and unconstitutional.
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Crescent Company
Decature
Services Held Sunday For K. C. Hamilton
Funeral services for K. C. Hamilton were held at 2:30 PM at 1615 Fifth Avenue Pendence. Rev. James Gallace of the First Christian Church officiated. Nephews served as pallbearers. Mutual Service was in charge at Ow etery burial.
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K. C. Hamilton
Pendence
Fifth Avenue 5
Owetery
James Gallace
First Christian Church
Hamilton
Alabama Democrats Split Over Civil Rights Platform
In Mobile, state Democrats debate walkout plans tied to Truman civil rights proposals. McCorvey leads efforts to pledge Alabama delegates to oppose Truman rights measures, with a June 1 runoff for delegate at large and May 4 electors already nominated. Fourteen of twenty six delegation members elected or running show varied stances on the pledge.
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Mobile
Gessneree McCorvey
Alabama
Truman
Philadelphia
Dewey Wins Oregon Primary Narrowly Secures Delegates
Governor Thomas E Dewey captured Oregon's GOP primary denying Harold Stassen a sweep. With 85 682 votes to 80 245 in 4 441 of 1 86 precincts Dewey earned 12 pledged delegates as Stassen conceded in Minneapolis. Dewey later pressed on toward the Philadelphia nominating convention while Stassen planned future campaigns and a Sacramento meeting with Governor Warren.
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Portland
Ore
Thomas B. Dewey
Harold $Tassen
Oregon
Minnesota
New York
Stassen
Minneapolis
Dewey
Multnomah County
Seattle
Sacramento
Earl. Warren
California
Warren
Philadelphia
West
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Illinois
Missouri
Massachusetts
South
Gov. Warren
Dewey Votes In Dixie Seen
In Atlanta on May 21 AP reports Thomas E. Dewey forces claim a large share of Southern votes for the 1948 Republican nomination. Campaign manager Herbert Brownell Jr. finishes a four state tour with optimism about Georgia Florida Alabama and North Carolina. Brownell predicts Dewey will secure the nomination and suggests Alabama may push New York to lead the convention roll call.
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Atlanta
Thomas E. Dewey
Oregon
Herbert Brownell, Jr
New York
Dewey
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
North Carolina
Brownell
Harold Stassen
Dobbins Remains In Post With Planning Board
Montgomery Alabama May 39 year old planning director Dobbins will stay in his job indefinitely after the state planning board unanimously refused to release him. Board vice chairman Bradley Twitty of Decatur said the resignation was approved in March but conditional on a suitable successor not found. Dobbins has led the planning division since 1942 after nine years as a state Highway Department engineer.
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Montgomery
Ala
May
Bradley Twitty
Decatur
State Plaming Board
Dobbins
State Medical Association
Twitty
State Highway Department
Johnston Suit Faces Demurrer Over Trial Court Jurisdiction
Supplimentary defenses argued the equity division of the circuit court lacked jurisdiction and that the complaint was fatally defective. Judge Crow heard the demurrers and sustained them, potentially dismissing the case. If sustained, the ruling would set the stage for merits hearing. an appeal is anticipated. Johnston claims she and the Governor lived as a couple and a son was born in April 1946 during his campaign.
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Equity Division of
Circuit Court
Crow
Johnston
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