Bible School Opens Monday At Ninth Street Methodist
The vacation Bible school at Ninth Street Methodist church begins Monday at 8 30 am and runs two weeks to June 15th. Mrs Elton Stephenson is dean with Mrs C L Ellis as assistant. Activities include Bible study handicraft and recreation with named leaders for each department and a refreshment committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Elton Stephenson
C. L. Ellis
Huie Wright
Jackie Throwbrough
Marvin Yarbrough
Marjorie Turner
Leon McCutcheon
Elgar Hammond
Ocie Lawrence
Ivan Higgenbotham
Eloise Zanor
Louie Compton
Horace Knight
Joe Toone
Dick Wardlow
W. Lindsey
Robert Riggan
Olen Sanders
Dever Wheeler
Eloise Compton
John Butler
Ronnie Cavnar
Jack McCutcheon
Cecil Wilkes
Otto Reeder
Herman Cavnar
House approves education bill amid bitter three day clash
The House passed the education measure 79 to 18 after 83 amendments and a heated three day debate. The administration added a one percent tax on new and resale used cars. The bill goes to the Senate for a first reading Friday as teachers and officials fill the gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
George Wallace
Barbour County
Wilcox
Bonner
State Markets Board
State Board of Agriculture
Senate Welfare Committee
Alabama memorial committee heads to NYC for final inspection
A Montgomery committee travels to New York City for a final inspection of Alabama's memorial to be placed in the Vicksburg national military park. Members include State Senator John H. Pinson and H. H. Houk, head of the Alabama building commission, with several Alabama United Daughters of the Confederacy leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
New York City
Alabama
Vicksburg National - Military Park
John H. Pinson
Sumter County
H. H. Houk
Alabama Building Commission
Joe E. Cooper
Huntsville
Alabama United Daughters of the Confederacy
Pickett Smith
Eugene B. Thames
Mobile
William Clifton Carson
Atlanta
Bombay duck Family Fish Facts
A note identifies the Bombay duck as a member of the Synodontidae family. The sentence states its classification within the fish groups and places it among related species.
Markets Report From Decatur Describes Grain and Livestock Prices
Decatur market notes show cotton middling at 45.75 cents and strict low at 43.70. Cottonseed sold at 100 dollars per ton. Broilers delivered 27 cents, hens 20 to 24 cents delivered. Hatching eggs 80 cents per dozen. Corn prices: No 2 Ear Yellow 1.62, No 2 Ear White 1.62, No 3 Ear White 1.59, No 2 Milo 2.31. Corn basis 15 44 moisture. other grains 13 2 moisture.
North Korean Reds Hampered by Rain and Frontline Push
North of the 38th parallel, UN forces press the line as rain-soaked units stave off retreat. Dispatched reports say many Reds escaped or perished trying to flee, while UN troops drive them back to their spring offensive starting point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
38Th Parallel
South Korea
U. N
Sherman
Tenth Corps
New Jersey
Korea
Second traffic lights and fire protection plan update
The report calls for a timed expanded signal lights system and adds stop signs seven feet above the driving surface to enhance traffic safety and fire protection.
Nude motorist fined after Atlanta arrest
Richard L. Arrington a 45 year old railroad worker of Atlanta was sentenced to three days in jail and fined 181 dollars after being found nude in a car on Ponce De Leon Avenue. Patrolman Gunter testified Arrington said he thought he was going to bed and that alcohol contributed to the incident. He was charged with occupying the driver's seat while intoxicated and public violence disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Recorder’s Court
Recorder's Court
Richard L. Arrington
Mechanic Street
Arrington
Ponce de Leon Avenue
Second Appeal Over Acreage Price Filed in Morgan Court
Clay Callaham and Roy Fite Jr. appeal a $26,500 condemnation award set by probate court commissioners for the East Acres low cost housing site in Morgan circuit court. Harris and Harris represent the owners. Britnell and McEntire represent the board after Decatur Housing Authority also appealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probate Court
East Acres
Morgan Circuit Court
Clay Callaham
Roy Fite Jr
Harris and
Harris
Decatur Housing Authority
Britnell and McEntire
Former Resident W. C. Clark 94 Died in Texas
Services for W. C. Clark 94 formerly of Decatur will be held Thursday afternoon in Brownsville Texas. He died suddenly Tuesday about 4 PM at his home. His son Tillman Clark and grandchildren Mr and Mrs James Clark of Decatur have left to attend.
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W. C. Clark
Decatur
Brownsville
Texas
Clark
Tillman Clark
James Clark
Oil Representative Discusses Iran Nationalization Memorandum
A representative of the Anglo Iranian Oil Company met with Iran's finance minister in Tehran for over an hour. He said he received a memorandum from the minister outlining certain principles for Iran's nationalization of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehran
Iran
Anglo-Iranian Oil Company
Attorney Named Birmingham Assistant U S Attorney
James J. Cockrell of Talladega County was named assistant U S attorney for the North Alabama district. A University of Alabama law graduate, he practiced in Talladega and Lineville before becoming solicitor and is a native of Clay County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
James J. Cockrell
Talladega County
U. S
North Alabama
University of Alabama Law
Talladega
Lineville
Clay County
Jolson Estate Appraised at 3.24 Million in Los Angeles
The Jolson estate in Los Angeles is appraised at 3 236 775 09. The widow Mrs Erle Galbraith Jolson receives 1 000 000 and two adopted children receive 500 000 each. The remainder largely benefits Jewish Protestant and Catholic charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
al Jolson
Jolson
Erle Galbraith Jolson
Wallard Leads 300 Mile Mark in 500 Mile Race
Indianapolis May 30 Lee Wallard driving a light car led at the 300 mile point in the 35th annual 500 mile auto race end at record speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Lee Wallard
Sherman urges blockade threat amid Korean War debate
Sherman testifies on Korea seeks naval blockades as possible US option. He notes mines in Korean waters and US ships disabling craft, while China’s Reds resist UN advances. He cites 700000 tons monthly aid and New Jersey shelling, with 199 sorties by carriers, 471 by air force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Korea
United States
Sherman
U.S
United Nations
U. S
Wonsan
Siberia
New Jersey
Navy
Air Force
State Department
Formosa
Senate, Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees
Russell
D-Ga
Acheson
Sea Weed Floats in Vast 10 Million Ton Mass in Sargosso Sea
Observers report a massive bloom of sea weed estimated at about 10 million tons drifting across the Sargosso sea. The phenomenon disrupts shipping lanes and coastal fisheries, drawing attention from marine researchers and local authorities. Fisheries officials urge caution for vessels and advise monitoring buoyed patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargosso Sea
Lions Club Awards Honor Ten-Year Service and Attendance
Local Lions received multiple honors from past president Ben Britnell for long and dependable service. Tom Edgil T B Freeman and Gene Bailey earned 10 year monarch chevrons, Earl Glenn Reneau received 10 year charter. Carrell got perfect attendance for five years. Ned Frazier earned the key award for sponsoring two new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Britnell
Chevron
Tom Edgil
T. B. Freeman
Gene Bailey
Earl Glenn
Reneau
Carrell
R. B. Freeman
James Wade
W. G. Stone
Homer Tankersley
Sam Wheat
Leo Wright
B. G. Ryan
Light Conservation
Guy Walker
Birmingham
Lions Club
Tim Lyons
Ned Frazier
Garrold Nungester
Keeping Up to Beauty and Youthful Appearance
A guide urges daily beauty routines to combat aging. It emphasizes skincare, hair brushing, nightly nourishment, hand care, and hydration. The piece warns against complacency and notes that neglect leads to dull skin and early wrinkles.
Harry P. Perry Dies In Arizona
The body of Harry P. Perry 35 World War II veteran will arrive Sunday at 1205 AM. Funeral plans announced later by Mutual Service. He died last Saturday at a Phoenix hospital from tuberculosis. Surviving are his wife two sons a daughter and multiple relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry. P. Perry
Perry
Veteran's Hospital
Phoenix
Ariz
Fred
Mack
Dorothy
Mabel Perry
Arizona
James Perry
Tower Avenue
Tony Perry
Albertville
James
Decatur
Bill
New Mexico
Berriest
Claude
Loyal
Birmingham
Lester ,Taylor
Eva
Zenita Perry
Death of Harvey Sparkman Attributed To Weakened Condition
Harvey Sparkman died at Decatur General Hospital after a period of declining strength following recent illnesses. Doctors said his weakened state made breathing support ineffective. Funeral services are planned for Thursday at Rock Creek Church East Morgan County with Rev. Milford Walker and Rev. Dewey Crow presiding. Burial will be at Rock Creek Cemetery. Survived by his parents and sister Sylvia Kay Sparkman. Pallbearers named Theo McKee Arvel McKee Junior Collier and Luther Standridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Decatur General Hospital
Rock Creek Church
Morgan County
Milford Walker
Dewey Crow
Rock Creek Cemetery
Brown
Sylvia Kay Sparkman
Theo McKee
Arvel McKee
Junior Collier
Luther Standridge
Probate Ledger Transfers From Decatur Land to Eaton
Daily Records show multiple probate deeds listing transfers: Decatur Land Co Ltd to Junior W Eaton for 1200 dollars. Eleanor D M Hudson to Linnie H Mitchell for 1 dollar. Nettie Cleer to John D Woods for 1 dollar. W F Key administrator to John D Woods for 1850 dollars. Gene Woods to John D Woods for 1 dollar. James D Woods to John D Woods for 1 dollar. Minnie Myrtle Chapman to A W Chapman for 1 dollar. S B Wright to Z D Wright for 1 dollar. George W Lindsay to Lula Hampton for 1 dollar deed of correction. A L Cain to Lloyd L Cain for 1 dollar. Carl FE Linderman to Harold Lake for 650 dollars. Carl R Gray Jr to William A Odell for 10 dollars. J R Mullins to James M Call for 8150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Land Company Ltd
Junior W. Eaton
Eleanor D. M. Hudson
Linnie H. Mitchell
Nettie Cleer
John D. Woods
W. F. Key
Gene Woods
Minnie Myrtle Chapman
A. W. Chapman
S. B. Wright
Z. D. Wright
George W. Lindsay
Lula Hampton
A. L. Cain
Lloyd L. Cain
Carl FE. Linderman
Harold Lake
Carl R. Gray Jr
William A. Odell
J. R. Mullins
James M. Call
Local Marriages and Occupations Listed in Decatur Area
Names ages and addresses of twenty first marriages and occupations in the Decatur area show several couples from Hartselle Fairview and Decatur with roles including teacher crane operator baker and refrigeration mechanic. The list records brides and grooms with ages from 18 to 39 and street addresses in Decatur Somerville and Decatur.
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Guy Sheats Lamon
Trinity
Beulah Kathryn McElroy
Hartselle
Roland Douglas Burleson
North Avenue
Fairview
Janie Shire Brady
Decature
John Ray Cofield
Newell
Ala
Bernice Leona Bailey
Somerville
Bernard Clifton McCutcheon
Hartseller
Rosa May Askenberg
Eighth Street
Decatur
Clyde Robert Brown
Fourth Avenue
Annie Lee Cornelius
James Cecil Crow
Millie Ruth Pike
Jack Cottongin
Wanda Aurelia Stickerling
Legal actions involve property claim and note balance
Mrs. Carrie Wells sues H. D. Milton to recover a half ton truck said to belong to the plaintiff. Russell W. Lynne is the plaintiff’s attorney. State National Bank sues E. D. Holloway and Dillard Kinney seeking $118.95 as balance on a note. Harris and Harris are the attorneys for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Wells
H. D. Milton
Russell
W. Lynne
State National Bank
E. D. Holloway
Dillard Kinney
Harris
Community Discharges Spark Local Hospital Notes
Multiple residents were discharged from Decatur General and related clinics. Discharges included Miss Faye Sims and Mrs. George Wallace Jr with infant, plus others at Decatur General and Baugh Wiley clinic. Court actions include five recorder’s court cases on disorderly conduct and traffic violations. A minor traffic collision near Thirteenth Avenue East and Eighth Street caused slight damage. Daily Bible school begins Monday at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Chandler delivering a sermon Sunday. Weather notes report three and one half drops of rain amid thunder and TVA substation readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wallace Jr
East LaFayette Street
Decatur General Hospital
Thirteenth Avenue
Eighth Street
Ira McKelvey Murphree
Beech Street
Ted Etheredge
East Moulton Street
Farm Industries
Seldon Hill
County Court Dockets for Rug Firm Debtors and Claims
Wimberly and Thomas sue Donaldson Brothers Rug Co for 529.63 on account with Calvin and Bloodworth as counsel. National Guard Products Co sues Donaldson Brothers Rug and Linoleum Co for 122.40 on account with Calvin and Bloodworth for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimberly and Thomas
Donaldson Brothers Rug Co
Calvin and Bloodworth
National Guard Products Co
Donaldson Brothers Rug and Linoleum Co
Athens College awards three honor degrees at commencement
Three honor degrees were conferred at Athens College's commencement. Thomas Jackson Chitwood and Mc Goy Guthrie received doctor of divinity degrees, both pastors at Methodist churches in Decatur and Tuscumbia. Mrs Memory Aldridge Lester earned a doctor of literature. Robert M. Lester of the Carnegie Foundation gave the keynote, as Dr Perry B. James presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Colle
Thomas Jackson Chitwood
Central Methodist Church
Decatur
McGoy Guthrie
First Methodist Church
Tuscumbia
Memory Aldridge Lester
New York City
Robert M. Lester
Carnegie Foundation
Perry B. James
Athens College
Fugitive Surrenders to Police in New Orleans
A 24 year old man identified as Thomas Samuel Smith turned himself in at the Fifth district station claiming he was a fugitive from a Georgia prison term. He said he escaped a Sum merville work gang and wished to return to Georgia to care for his ill wife. He was serving a three year sentence for forging a $14 check and is held awaiting word from Georgia authorities on surrender proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Fifth District
Georgia
Thomas Samuel Smith
Summerville
Old Resident Of Jefferson Passes In Birmingham
Mrs. James A. Downey 85 a lifelong Jefferson county resident died after a long illness in Birmingham Alabama She was born before Birmingham was founded and recalled its village days as the oldest living member of the First Methodist church She is survived by son James A Downey and three daughters five grandchildren and two great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
James A. Downey
Jefferson County
Bond Issue Approved For Bessemer Schools
Voters in Bessemer Alabama approved a 1.2 million dollar school bond in a special election with 631 for and 39 against. A 22 mill property tax continuation for schools was also approved by 521 to 76. The funds finance a new white junior high, a negro junior high, and an elementary school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Ala
Child Drowns in Abandoned Well Near Birmingham Home
Classie Mae McCoy, two year old, found floating in an eight foot well behind her North Birmingham residence. Relatives located her, and firemen and police tried to revive her for about an hour before she was pronounced dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Classie Mae McCoy
Musical comedy defined as English speaking theater form
The piece characterizes musical comedy as a theatrical entertainment developed almost entirely by English speaking peoples, outlining its core identity and cultural origins in the theatre world.
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Bible School
Neil Kirk
Bulletin
Giles County
Marine Division
Ty Helen Follett
Harry P. Perry
Daily
Circuit Court
Faye Sims
Jackson Street
J. T. Rodgers
Grant Street
Baugh
Wiley Clinic
S. G. Morrow
Somerville Road
Dee
C. M. Smith
Danville Road
Caraway Methodist Hospital
H. M. Harrison
Sixth Avenue East
Joe Cameron
Trinity 1
E. E. Pratt
Athens 2
Jesse Johnson
Decatur 1
Harold Smith
Fifth Avenue East
G. W. Watkins
Prospect, Tenn
Baugh-Wiley Clinic
J. H. McDonald
East Church Street
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
E. N. Chandler
Jesus
Charlie Barret
Highway Patrol
Kenneth Murphree
Fifth Avenue
Hamil Clinic
A.V. Coney
Somerville 2
Hamil Clinic Hospital
Ezleen Scruggs
Courtland
R. B. Graves
Johnston Street
Judge
Morgan Sheriff's Forces
Fred Smith
Mitzi
Ronald
Seventh Avenue South
Providence, Ky
Oak Ridge, Tenn. Sige
West Vine Street
TVA
Jefferson Passes
Britain
Hagerty Drugs
Walgreen Agency
Etek
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