Morgan County History Recalls John Ryan Sr Family Ties
The narrative ties the Ryan family to Morgan County, detailing John Ryan Sr born 1780s and Mary Forman, their fourteen children, and a large log house near the old Crawford Dome. It notes a Civil War era food distribution role by William Ryan and references era landmarks, including Stone Field and the Confederate supply line.
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Jacob County
Morgan County
John Ryan Sr
Mary
Crawford Dome
John
Ryan
Mary Forman
Cephus
John_Sr
Robert Har- Ryan
Lee Ann Hipps
Ing
Randolph Ryan
Paul Collier
Aarvin L. Skidmore
William Ryan
Billy
Center Grove
James T. Holbert
Confederate States Army
T. N. Obrian
Se Uts
Tennessee River
Ft. Bluff
Riaus
J. W. McKee
Decatur
Felix Grundy van
Nightlife crowd gathers at Loggia for weekend
In Decatur a lively Sunday morning scene shows workers and nonworkers converging at the Loggia. Guests roam the crowded hangout with jungle decor and panther drinks, deciding which party to attend and moving from table to table as the evening begins.
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Decatur
Loggia
Cocoa Beach Struggles Amid Space Age Growth and Local Politics
Cocoa Beach, Florida, a 250 person town, faces rising land values and crowded influence from the space agency and Cape Kennedy launch complex to the north and Patrick Air Force Base to the south. Local ballots debate projects like an expressway while tourism and federal presence shape its uncertain future.
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Cocoa Beach
Military
Space Agency
The
Cape Kennedy
Patrick Air Force Base
Old Letters Trace War Era Figures In Alabama Collection
Susan Matilda Stringer highlights a 1860 letter from Kizzie Griffin to Elijah Ryan praising a local school run by Ryan and F. M. Windes later Colonel Winds. The piece notes Windes role in delaying a Union assault in Oct 1864 aiding Confederate crossings. Additional finds include 1838 land patents tied to Muscle Shoals canal funds and a 1869 Homestead receipt for William Ryan, with officials J C Watkins and D W Bradford named.
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Texas
Elijah Ryan
Uncle Lige
Kizzie Griffin
Old Home Valley
F. M. Windes
Windes
Forrest
Tennessee
Josephus Shackleford
Muscle Shoals
Jack Shackleford
William Boling
Elijah B. Nunn
J.C. Watkins
Huntsville
William Ryan
D. W. Bradford
Privileged Teens Weigh Careers Beyond Wealth in Palm Beach
Palm Beach gossip notes the young set aided by millionaire parents work in banks, shops, and galleries. Princess Anne Oblensky Piedra buena O'Sullivan discusses ambition and practical paths, while relatives and friends explore industry ties and potential screen tests. The piece paints a portrait of wealth, influence, and early career experiments among heirs.
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Palm Beach, Fla
Princess Anne Oblensky
Piedrabuena O’sullivan
Weekly
LBJ Approval at 64 Percent in New Gallup Poll
George Gallup surveys show President Johnson with 64 percent approval, down three points since the prior survey amid international and domestic tensions. Democrats remain strongly supportive, while Republicans and independents grow more critical.
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George Gallup
Princeton
N. J
Johnson
Dominican Republic
Gallup
Kennedy
Eisenhower
Harry Truman
Roosevelt
Congress
Amercainstill
Opini
Evening Debutants Leave For Dinners And Dances
At six, the crowd disperses from the formal event. Young attendees change into beaded gowns and pastel tuxedos then head to the Colony poolroom for more dancing. O'Hara's stays open until five in the morning as workers begin their day with yawns and plan another long party night.
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Anne
Colony Poolroom
O'Hara's
Local Firms List for Morgan County Revenue Office Area
A compiled roster of businesses and contractors including Mount Hope School Murphy Gin Company Nicholson Ford O. K. Spence Gin Perrylanes Bowling Center Phil Irvin Pickett Machine & Welding Pockman Manufacturing Producers Gin Pucketts Garage St. Joseph Catholic School Spencer Feed State Bonded Warehouse Stone Construction Tallman Thames Town House Tractor & Equipment Trinity Gin Vaughn Gas Volkswagen Agency Worthey Anderson Gas and related entities in Morgan County listings.
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Morgan County Board of Revenue
Mount Hope School
Murphy Gin Company
Nicholson Ford Company
O. K. Spence Gin Company
Pennington Transfer Company
Perrylanes Bowling
Phil Irvin
Pickett Machine & Welding
Pockman Manufacturing Company
Producers Gin Company
Pucketts
St. Joseph Catholic
Spencer Feed Company State
Stone Construction Company
Tallman Company
Thames Town House Tractor & Equipment Company
Trinity Gin
Compan Vaughn Gas Company
Volkswagen Agency
Worthey - Anderson Gas Company
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Pelmer Hill
OSB
Bursch Ford, Inc
DIAL
New Hatton
Hatton High School
Jackie Rutherford
Boyce Bradford
Gaynell Latham
Sandra Rose
Betty Terry
Karen Summers
Blanche Weems
Florida
Susan Matilda Stringer
Dean Rusk
Cape
Isea
Merritt Island
California
Daddy
Antonio Piedrabuena O'Sullivan
Bermudas
Cholensky
Tony
Argentina
Oby
Alexis Obolensky
Zurich
Jene
Loel Guinnes
Princess Mary
Nassau
Big Ohy
Prince Alexis
Hollywood
Gallup Poll
Thomas’ Town Louse
Alabama Flour Mills
Alabama Oil Company
Armature Clutch Company
Athens Bowling Center
Athens Discount Tire Company
Athens Gas Department Auto Electric Supply Auto Parts Company
Baker Manufacturing Company
Bentley’ Wallace Golf Course
Bill Penney Rambler
Billy Groover
Bruce Glass Company
Chemstrand Corporation
Coca Cola Bottling Company
Continental Gin Company
Decatur Boys Club
Electric Department
Decatur Printing Company
Dial Building Supply
Citie Bearings, Inc
Evans Awning Company
Ezell Gin Company
Farmers Exchange
Farmers Gin Company
General Constructors
Georgia Highway Express Company
Giles & Kendall Company
Golden Gin Company
H. & M. Company
Hartselle Gas Department
Hicks Chevrolet’ Company
Higginbotham Construction
Hillsboro Gin Company
Huntsville’ Brick & Tile Industrial Wood Products Company
Joe Wheeler
Knox McRae
Lawrence County Board of Education
Lawrenceburg Gin Company
Limestone County Board of Education
Linde Company
Littrell Hardware Company
Madison Academy
Madison County Board of Education
McGlathery la
Pat Godwin
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