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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1952
Page
9
Notice to file claims for the forfeiture of one 1941 two door Chevrolet bearing Motor 2700478 and License 5205440. The court set July 2, 1952 at 10:00 A M to hear the bill of complaint filed by Joe H Calvin for the State of Alabama. Claimants must appear to assert their rights to the vehicle.
A devotion cites Jesus Sermon on the Mount Blessed are the pure in heart and Let your light shine. It discusses following His rules for living, the aim of purity, and guidance on divorce as posed by the Pharisees, urging readers to seek what Jesus says to stay righteous.
A devotional summary notes Jesus teachings on purity and restraint, salt and light metaphors, and the sanctity of marriage. It reflects on vows, family life, and the call to unity, citing scripture from Matthew and Luke along with a note on authorship and syndication.
Notice announces a July 2 1952 hearing at the Decatur courthouse in Morgan County Alabama on a proposed Coliseum bond sale to finish the Central State Agriculture Coliseum. The plan funds 30 year bonds backed by rentals and promotions to retire the debt.
The Salvation Army Corps assisted 123 transients with food clothing and shelter from April 1 to May 25. Six families including eight members were helped overnight with meals and clothing. 118 lodgings and 217 meals were provided. Captain Ed Bowman noted late arrivals are not turned away and transport was provided from the bus station to 108 Sixth Street transient shelter.
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