Suit Alleges Routh Struck In Courthouse Incident
Christine Bentley sues over an alleged assault by Boyd Bentley on March 31 in the courthouse. The suit, filed on behalf of minor Tillman Bentley, claims loss of blood and a near unconsciousness after a closed knife was used. The case follows a habeas corpus hearing before Circuit Judge Newton B. Powell where Christine Bentley was found to be held without legal grounds.
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Boyd Bentley
Christine
Tillman Bentley
H. Harrison Hill
Newton B. Powell
Hartselle
Miss Carroll to Speak at Ninth Street Church Tonight
Miss Etna Rea Carroll will be principal speaker at the 7 30 P M service at Ninth Street Methodist church. She is a Decatur high school student devoted to full time Christian service and plans missionary work in Africa. Carroll leads the church youth group and teaches at the Fourth Avenue S mission.
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Etna Rea Carroll
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Decatur
Africa
Miss' Carroll
Fourth Avenue S
Athens College
Scarett College
Nashville
J. G. Carroll
Louise Rodens
Selma
Alabama Grand Council elects new officer roster
The Alabama Grand Council of the United Commercial Travelers of America announced a new roster at its annual convention. H. D. Strickland of Dothan was elected counselor, succeeding C. H. Armstrong of Birmingham.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Grand Council
United Commercial Travelers of America
H. D. Strickland
Dothan
C. H. Armstrong
Birmingham
Day Camp Planned by Decatur Girl Scouts
The Wheeler Area Girl Scout Council announces Decatur's first day camp for Brownies and Scouts this summer with four sessions on July 20 21 27 and 28. Wanda Harris will direct assisted by Mrs. Morrow Mrs. Sherard Jr and Mrs. Stone. The program includes nature study arts crafts and outdoor cooking with a registered nurse and on call physician for safety.
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Wheeler Area Girl Scout Council
Decatur
E. M. Morrow
Wanda Harris
Girl Scout
Morrow
Reid Sherard, Jr
Frank Stone
Girl Scout Littlehouse
Girl Scout National Organization
Littlehouse
Lee Named Public Relations Director for Alabama ABC Board
Edward C. Lee of Birmingham and Mobile was appointed public relations director for the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control board by Administrator Frank Bunkley. Lee will assume duties immediately and help inform the public about the board's programs and policies.
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Lee
Mobile
Ala
Edward C. Lee
Birmingham
Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Frank Bunkley
Bunkley
Hedgerow’s Place In Europe From Medieval Times
The hedgerow has shaped European landscapes since medieval times, serving as boundary markers, field divisions, and shelter for wildlife. It reflects long standing agricultural and ecological practices that influenced rural land use.
Veterans VA questions answered on legal services and domiciliary care
The Decatur Daily presents a veterans information column answering common questions about attorney fees for VA claims $10 for original claims or $2 for increases, domiciliary home admission rules for wives, GI Bill eligibility period charges, and hospital benefit assignments. Written guidance directs contacting the nearest VA Regional Office for further information.
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Decatur Daily
Veterans Administration
Veterans
Hoff Retires as Treasurer of City Board of Education
Atlee Hoff will retire as treasurer of the City Board of Education effective June 1 1948 after years of service on the board. James T McMullin has been elected treasurer effective June 1 1948 and is the auditor in the superintendent's office, having filed his bond with the State De- partment.
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Atlee Hoff
City Board of Education
Hoff
Board of Education
James T. McMullin
McMullin
School funds procedure changes authorized by Board of Education
At a recent meeting the city Board of Education authorized all checks signed by the treasurer to be counter-signed by the superintendent of schools. The new procedure, effective June 1, designates the superintendent as custodian of the funds alongside the treasurer.
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City Board of Education
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