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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1947

Page

5

Wright Back in Kilby Prison Paroled Again

Andy Wright, linked to the Scottsboro case, was returned to Kilby prison by the state pardon and parole board for a second time in seven months. He faced reckless driving and no driver’s license charges, paid a $31 fine, and will await a board hearing next month to decide whether his parole is reinstated or revoked. If revoked, he would resume the 99 year rape sentence from 1937. Wright was paroled in 1944, violated parole in 1946 by leaving the state, and was reinstated after the board’s review.

Montgoy Ala Py . Wright Scottsboro Kilby State, Pardon and Parole Board John B. Cccott Board L. B. Stevens Parole Board Wright

Southern Progress In Agriculture Seen At SASI Meet

Paul W. Chapman of the University of Georgia urges breaking the one horse farm pattern by expanding to about 200 acres while promoting conservation and pasture crops. M. J. Funchess of Alabama A and M notes livestock shares rise, cotton acreage shrinks, and calls for new research fields. SASI forms a Southern regional development council as Francis S. Chase cites education leadership in the South.

Birmingham Ala Nationa South Paul W. Chapman College of Agriculture University of Georgia Chapman Southern Association of Science and Industry Ing United States M. J. Funchess Alabama Polytechnic Institute Funchess Alabama SASI Iniiative Southern Council For Regional Development Francis S. Chase University of Chicago

Order of Publication in Carter v Love Carter case

Morgan County Alabama equity case requires Emma Lu Love Carter to plead by June 20 1947 or be considered in default. Publication to run weekly for four weeks in Decatur Daily. Register Bryan McAfee notes defendant over 21 and residence unknown after due inquiry. May 20 1947.

Carl Carter Emma LU Love Carter Circuit Court Morgan County Alabama Equity Register The Decatur Daily Bryan McAfee

Notice of Sale of Automobile in Equity Court Morgan County

In a Morgan County Alabama equity case a 1932 Chevrolet coach motor number 290905 is slated for public sale June 6 1947 at the court house door to satisfy a decree forfeiting the vehicle for illegal liquor conveyance. The sale is subject to a $100 mortgage held by J W Blankenship and accrued interest.

State OF Alabama W. A. Cook Circuit Court Morgan County Alabama Court House J. W. Blankenship

Four Held On Reported Incident Charges

Federal and state officers sought to uncover a masked mob after a Black man, 24 year old Godwin Bush, evaded capture with a white mob in North Carolina. Bush surrendered to the FBI and faces kidnapping charges while other Black suspects are held for safekeeping. A white woman’s rape case and other charges are also noted.

Raleigh N. C Godwin Bush North Carolina Central Prison FBI Northampton County Jackson Lamar Caudle Ernest R. Tyler North Carolina Central Prison Rich Square South Carolina Willie Pooler State Penitentiary Darlington S. C

Runaway Car Kills Baby in Birmingham Yard

A nine month old girl, Susan Rhoda Rivenback, died when a parked car rolled downhill and struck her in the Rivenback yard in Birmingham. Her mother Teal A. Rivenback Jr and sister Barbara Ann were injured. the sister remained in serious condition after hospital treatment.

Birmingham Ala Susan Rhoda Rivenback Teal A. Rivenback Jr Barbara Ann Rivenback Rivenback

Navy Opens Ratings for High School Grads in Huntsville

The United States Navy offers openings for high school graduates in specialized ratings such as electronic technician musician electrician machinist and several aviation ratings. Navy trade schools train personnel in these trades and more with the local recruiting office located in the basement of the Huntsville post office building. Telephone 145.

United States Navy Navy Huntsville

Robert Taylor Attacked in Izvestia Over Hollywood Testimony

Izvestia condemns American film star Robert Taylor for lack of political morality citing his testimony before a U S Congress committee investigating communism in Hollywood. The June coverage notes the cross cultural clash and political pressure surrounding the star.

Taylor Moscow Robert Taylor Izvestia U. S Congressional Committee Hollywood

Notice of Interest Rate First Published in 1947

A legal notice states a rate of 6 percent per annum from December 1, 1946. The document is signed by the Register on May 27, 1947, with further dates June 3 and June 10 noted.

Bryan McAfee

End Constipation After 30 Years with All-Bran

An unsolicited testament from Kent Svek describing lifelong constipation relieved by Kellogg's All-Bran after breakfast. The letter promises full refund if ten days of daily All-Bran and water fail, and advises consuming as cereal or in muffins.

Kent Kell Company Battle Creek Michigan Kellogg’s

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clue List and Cryptoquote

A dense crossword grid fill with across and down clues covering geography, objects, and terms plus a Cryptoquote puzzle by King Features Syndicate. The page includes standard cryptogram text and a note of yesterday's quote about persuasion and orators.

HARTSELLE NOTES Hints Of Visits And Travel

J A Osborne of Orlando has returned after visiting sister Mrs F L Crowe and Mr Crowe. Irie Hardie of Lakeland Florida visited with Crowes and relatives. Walter Stockton finished a post graduate hair styling course in Chicago and returned to work at Tanners Beauty Shop. Edward Stephenson of Tupelo spent the weekend at home. Bean Pattillo and family visited Alabama sites. Miss Francess Crowe is home after teaching in Fairview Alabama. Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge attendees included S M Nelson and several Odens and McClanahans in Florence. Mrs Nelson and Mrs Oden attended the banquet. Mayor Nelson and councilmen listed among attendees.

J. A. Osborne Orlando Fla F. L. Crowe Crowe Irie Hardie Lakeland Walter Stockton American Studio of Hair Fashion Chicago Tanner's Edward Stephenson Tupelo Miss Carl Pattillo Nancy Becky Bean Alabama Francess Crowe Fairview S. M. Nelson Charles C. Oden A. A. Oden Harry M. Lyle Cecil Johnson C. T. Cash Hugh Lindsey E. S. McClanahan E. C. McClanahan Harold McClanahan Hewlett Roan Jake Stephenson Monte Black Noah Webster Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias Florence Nelson Mrs. Oden G. P. Frost R. T. Sherrill L. H. Houston J.E. Stone, Jr Merrill Doss Grady

Bus hearing and travels noted in local visit report

Long M H Broom led a Hulaco and Somerville delegation to a hearing on hourly bus service from Hartselle to Decatur and a route from Hulaco to Hartselle in Montgomery last week. The item lists several family and visitor travels across Alabama and nearby states over the weekend.

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