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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1949

Page

15

Local Social Notes From Limestone County Ardmore area

A collection of names and visits from Limestone County Ardmore and nearby towns. Residents and guests include Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Marshall and Jane of Nashville and Mt. Juliet visitors, Anelle Watkins with Doris Ann Brown, T. Jones and Carter Austin at a Fayetteville horse show, Florida trip returns by Mrs. T. M. White Sarah Brown and Hilliard White, Miss Josephine Faulkinberry from Gallatin with Rainey and Hargrove families, Miss Elsie Brazier to Dothan for nursing, Carter Whitt visiting from Little Rock, Don Bryan illness, Miss Geneva Jones from Birmingham, birth announcement of a daughter in Fayetteville hospital, Mary Sue Andrews of Epheus with Annelle Watkins, Mrs. Walter Broadway and Mrs. Nelle Garrett with revival attendance, Janet and Sue Byrd visiting Memphis, Arthur Billings family visiting relatives, Lou Hargrove and Millie Lewter accompanying them, Mrs. G. F. Douthit of Selma visiting Bill Douthit family.

W. J. Marshall Jane Nashville A. A. Alexander Mt. Juliet Tennessee Geo. Summerford Hazel Green Anelle Watkins Doris Ann Brown Pine Dale T. Jones Carter Austin Fayetteville T. M. White Sarah Brown Hilliard White Daytona Beach Florida Josephine ‘Faulkinberry Gallatin Toney Rainey Robert Hargrove Elsie Brazier Dothan Carter Whitt Little Rock Arkansas Amos Whitt Alice Whitt Clyde Beatty Walnut Don. Bryan Veral Geneva Jones Birmingham Wash Jones Bill Douthit Fayetteville Hospital Mary Sue Andrews Ephesus Annelle Watkins Walter Broadway Nelle Garrett Raymond Fogg Bethel Janet Sue Byrd Memphis Arthur Billings Lou Hargrove Millie Lewter G. F. Douthit Selma Bill Douthi

Meridith Jackson Visits Morgan County Pines on Sunday

Meridith Jackson and daughter of Anniston visited Morgan County Pines on Sunday morning for business. Robert Bailey spent Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin McKee at Rock Creek. Miss Jo Peck of Decatur spent additional time in the area.

Meridith Jackson Anniston Robert Bailey Alvin McKee Rock Creek Jo Peck Decatur

Coal price alert at Black Creek until September tenth

Black Creek lump coal offered at 12.50 per ton through September 10. Place orders now with C. E. of Coal Co. by phone 867 or contact details provided.

Black Creek C. E. of Coal Co

Estate of Paul H Dobbs Probate Administration Granted

Probate Court in Morgan County issues letters of administration for the estate of Paul H Dobbs to Marjorie E Dobbs Administratrix on September 7 1949. All creditors must present claims within the legally allotted time or be barred. Sept 8 15 22.

Paul H. Dobbs Probate Court T. C. Almon Morgan County Marjorie E. Dobbs

Notice of Letters Testamentary for J. E. Howell

Mary G. Howell seeks all persons with claims against the J. E. Howell estate. Letters Testamentary on August 24, 1949, by Judge T. C. Almon of Morgan County Probate Court. Claimants must file within the probate period or be barred. Publication Aug 25 Sept 1 8.

J. E. Howell Probate Court T. C. Almon Morgan County Mary G. Howell

Notice of final settlement in estate of Albert Johnson

In the Morgan County Circuit Court an order for final settlement of the estate of Albert Johnson deceased is scheduled. E W McLeod as administrator filed the report and the court set September 16, 1949 at 10:00 AM to hear objections from Irene Johnson Houston Johnson and other interested parties.

Alabama Morgan County Circuit Court Albert Johnson Irene Johnson Houston Johnson

Notice of Auto Seizure in Morgan County Court

The State of Alabama on the relation of Philip Shanks Jr filed a bill in Equity against James M McCaghren seeking forfeiture of a 1941 maroon Chevrolet Club Coupe motor AA-4639997 seized by Sheriff C B Humphrey for illegal liquor transport. Claimants must file by October 3, 1949. Also mentions a 1936 Ford Coupe owned by Dennis Crowde in a separate equity proceeding.

Alabama Morgan County C. B. Humphrey James M. McCaghren

McCarthy's Red Sox Near Top After Season Start Slip

New York report notes Joe McCarthy's Boston Red Sox rival Yankees in a key series with Boston games later in September. It highlights their strong season form despite a rough spring and mentions looming head-to-heads, with DiMaggio heel letters contrasted by Berra's thumb recovery and Bran ca planning a postseason tour.

New York Joe McCarthy Boston Red Sox Yankees Boston Sox Dodgers Ralph Branca Yogi Berra Joe DiMaggio

Santa Clara U Football Practice Opens With Cast

Len Napolitano arrived at practice with a cast on his left hand. A teammate reassured him, saying the cast provides protection at the training table as teammates pursue the chow, underscoring team humor during injury.

Santa Clara U Len Napolitano Len

Peck-Bean Reunion and Visiting Weekend Highlights

The article notes a Peck-Bean reunion over the weekend with gatherings at Mr and Mrs Earl Peck's home. Multiple visits occurred Sunday as relatives including Mr and Mrs Alva Johnson and children visited Mr and Mrs Charley Vice in Peck Hollow and others visited Henry Fowler near Decatur. Several families, such as the Peck and Crawford, Briscoe, and Knighten households, are mentioned with weekend visits and supper gatherings.

Alva Johnson Charley Vice Peck Hollow Willard Fowler Marvin Peck Henry Fowler Decatur Russell Peck Donnie M. G Peck Peck-Bean Earl Peck Tom Crawford Linda Birmingham Rufus Brisecoe Robert Knighten Josh West Lynn Town

Tomorrow's Hornets Dons clash in All America conference

Tomorrow's Chicago Hornets and Los Angeles Dons meet as the only two single wing clubs in the All America Football Conference. Cubs send 25000 dollars to Springfield boosters to build a grand stand though no city franchise exists.

Chicago’ Hornets Los Angeles Dons Cubs Springfield Press Maravich West Virginia International Boxing Club Gavilan- Castellani Graziano Fusari Polo Grounds Cerdan-Lamotta Yankee Stadium

Wake Forest to Meet SMU in Dallas Rematch

Wake Forest coach Peahead Walker, famed for upsets, heads to Dallas on September 24 to face SMU star Doak Walker, who dominates on offense and defense. The headline signals a Walker-way clash between renowned coaches and players in a key early season showdown.

Wake Forest Southern Methodist Dallas Tex Peahead Walker Deacons SMU Doak Walker

Bobby Jones Namesake at Tulane Draws Ironies

END OF THE LINE Bobby Jones, Tulane halfback, is a namesake of famed golfer Robert Tyre Jones. Yet Horace Renee gar insists this Bobby won’t tyre and will forge his own path in football.

Bobby Jones Tulane Robert Tyre Jones Horace Reneegar Bobby

Forfeiture Action Against Alleged Illicit Vehicle

Case number 18-2803476 cites Alabama license tag 420636. The Morgan County Sheriff seized the automobile used by Dennis Crowden in transporting prohibited liquor. The request seeks forfeiture to the State of Alabama by October 3, 1949, with Bryan McAfee as Register signing August 3, 1747.

Alabama Morgan County C. B. Humphrey Dennis Crowden

Icebergs Not All Frosty White in Reality

A readable fragment notes that icebergs appear not uniformly frosty white, revealing variation in color and appearance across different sections and lighting conditions. The piece hints at underlying textures and possible ice aging effects influencing their look.

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George H. Becker Frank Chenault Flint and Oak Ridge Road Roy O. Wyatt 6Th Ave St. So John Patterson Co., Inc General Eyster Big Creek Andrew Shaddix Double Springs Ala Hartselle M. H. Broom Athens Florence Patshaw N. B. Terry Rt. 5 Moulton Highway Murray Dodd Glenn Earl Grant St Decatur Rea Rey O. Wyatt Prase Highway 33 C. C. Berry Avery Tractor Woodwoe Ransom Somerville, Rt Owens-Richards CO. Inc 2Nd Ave N. Birmingham Lytton Walker Oak St Metaclothes Fine Jervis Rey and Machine Pany Paul Blackwell Johnston St Limestone Countyardmore Josephine Lawson Atlantic City N. J Georgia Dorothy Jeanne: Johnston LaGrange Virginia Betty Ballard Lewis Norfolk Adelyn Louise Sumner Knoxville North Carolina Nancy Lee Yelverton Rocky Mount South Carolina Barrie Jean Wingard Clinton Louisiana Annie Gray Hollingsworth Baton Rouge Morgan County Pines MG Pee Ashington BY Bradford Smith Oulc Washington Napoleon Massachusetts Pennsylvania Kentucky Henry Whiteman Maysville, KY Lafayette DE Grasse Underwood Sundstrand McSwain Typewriter Agency Bank St DU Pont Paint Duco Enamel J. B. McBride Holly St Jervis Foundry and Machine Co Enolam Blvd Tennessee Walking Silly Gentle Call Jervis Foundry and Machine Company Hugh F. Penn Caning Weaver Lumber CO Walter Hunt Gregg Chevrolet CO Bryan McAfee Register Decatur Legion Elmore Bulova Stovahd Jewelry Arcade Imbroglio ALDEN Jeannie Granddaug Ter PATHE Johnny Mathers Go Finance Company Grant Street McGough Hone Alabama Metals CO
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