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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1948

Page

10

Cross Burnings Reported Ahead of Georgia Primary

In Valdosta and Perry Georgia cross burnings occurred as Klansmen robed but unmasked burned a 15 foot cross in Valdosta’s Negro area and two crosses near a Perry Negro church and store. A spokesman claimed racial voting rights denial while no incidents were reported by police. About 2 000 of Lowndes county 12 000 registered voters are Negroes and 83 Negroes are registered in Perry.

Valdosta South Georgia Southern Klans Inc KKK Samuel Green Atlanta Lowndes County Perry Here Houston County

SSS Tonic Promises Boost for Low Blood Count

An advertisement extols SSS Tonic as a cure for organic anemia and low blood strength. It claims the tonic builds red blood, improves digestion, and increases appetite and energy, urging readers to buy from their drug store.

Medic Fbis

DAILY CROSSWORD AND CRYPTOQUOTE PUZZLE UPDATE

Daily crossword clues cover missile weapon to daily phrases with downs and across. The cryptoquote offers a Henry Longfellow quote variant and a shifting cipher with hints, including past quote by La Fontaine and a King Features Syndicate distribution note.

LA Fontaine King Features Syndicate, Inc

Proper Organization Turns House Into Ship Shape

Trellis Mae Peeble, tired of chores, reads about a Navy man who ran home and office alike with time-saving tactics. Her husband Wilbur jokes then agrees to try a shipboard routine, leading to bills for an electric dishwasher and ironer and a final playful salute: aye aye, skipper.

Congress Wilbur Wilburn Navy Trellis Mae

Robert Ryan Acknowledges Hard Work In Set-Up Fight Film

Hollywood star Robert Ryan discusses his upcoming film Set-Up about a fading club boxer. He recalls his own boxers days at Dartmouth and as a sandhog, noting fatigue, salary debates, and the grind of acting versus fighting. He trains with Johnny Indrisano while filming.

Hollywood Robert Ryan Ryan Dartmouth Bob Greg Peck Gary Cooper John Wayne Johnny Indrisano Johnny Cary Grant

Wallace Dies at 80 Former Barbour Official

George O. Wallace, 80, died at his home after a long illness. He served as probate judge of Barbour County, was a former member of the county board of education and acted as county health officer.

Ee Ala George O. Wallace Barbour County County Board of Education

Chameleon Color Change Tied to Emotions and Reactions

The article notes that a chameleon’s color shifts may be influenced by emotional states such as anger and fear, potentially triggering rapid color changes as part of its behavioral responses.

Morgan County Education Board to sell capital outlay warrants

Morgan County Alabama Board of Education will offer $50 000 in capital outlay warrants at sealed bid sale at 11:00 a.m. CST September 16 1948 in Decatur. Warrants dated September 1 1948 mature September 1 1950 1959 amounts 5 000 yearly with 2 1/2 percent max interest. bidders may set rate. Purchasers must provide $1 000 certified check by sale time.

County Board of Education Morgan County Alabama Montgomery Birmingham

County Board of Education Opinion Sept 1 1948

The county board of education of Morgan County issues a legal opinion dated September 1 1948 through H R Leeman secretary and county superintendent of education.

County Board OF Education Morgan County H. R. Leeman

Notice of Final Settlement in Henderson Estate

Roy C. Henderson as administrator of the George W. Henderson estate files his account vouchers and statement for final settlement. The Morgan County Alabama Circuit Court has referred the matter to the Register for audit and schedules a hearing on September 37 1948 at 10:00 A M in Decatur Alabama for final settlement.

George W. Henderson Roy C. Henderson Register Decatu Alabama

Regis of the Circuit Court Morgan County Alabama

Bryan McAfee is named Regis of the Circuit Court for Morgan County Alabama with dates Sept 8 15 and 22 listed in the notice. The entry appears as a public notice noting court proceedings or administrative actions on those dates.

Bryan McAfee Regis Morgan County Alabama

Star's Marriage Not Consumated Says Actress in Suit

Washington film actress files in superior court for annulment alleging husband Captain Joseph R. Serena of Washington, D C, never consummated the marriage. The suit claims they were separated on May 10, 1945 after the union with two men involved.

Star San Fanna Eff Joseph R. Serena Washington, D. C Serena Trang

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