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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1963

Page

8

Those Who Shot Dog Eye Out Sought Here

A Boston Terrier named Danny Boy lost an eye after a BB gun shot to Thursday. The owner described the incident while at a clinic where the injured dog received care and the veterinarian noted corneal injury.

Dog Danny Boy

Funeral Home Hires New Embalmers and Directors

It was announced that Ed die Wayne Blackwood and Her shel Evans joined the local funeral home staff as embalmers and funeral directors adding experienced professionals to the team.

Eddie Wayne Blackwood Hershel Evans

Dog Shot In City Probed By Police and Humane Society

Mrs Whitehead reports a dog was shot causing blood from the eye as two boys fled the alley with a gun. Police cautioned tracing such cases is difficult and urged contacting the Humane Society. Humane official calls harming a dog a crime under Alabama law and warns BB guns are illegal in the city.

Local Humane Society Woody Alabama Decatur Whitshead Tom Woody

Poison in Field Kills Crows Prompt Warnings

A field is unsafe after several crows died from poison meat. Officials urge the public to avoid the area and not touch any suspicious carcasses or bait. Farmers are advised to monitor flocks and report any similar findings to local authorities.

France Emerges as Europe’s Top Wheat Producer Outside Russia

France leads Europe in wheat output outside Russia, signaling strong agricultural performance. Despite geopolitical tensions, French farmers boost grain production, supporting supply for European markets and export potential.

France Europe Russia

Six Morgan Mountains Are Honored For Library Work

PRICEVILLE The April meeting of the Morgan County Student Assistant Librarians Association was held at Priceville High School. Represented were Cotaco, Morgan County High, Eva, West Morgan, and Falkville schools. Pages Herman Bates Lemmond led a program on reference books with Priceville Eva Morgan County and Falkville students presenting samples. Refreshments followed hosted by Priceville.

Morgan Mountains Priceville Morgan County Student Assistant Librarians’ Association Priceville High School Cotaco Morgan County High School Eva West Morgan Falkvilleville Charlotte Herman Falkville Judy Hipps Cotaco Library Club Morgan County High

Largest chapel opens at Keesler Air Force Base

The $400,000 chapel at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi seats 600 and is touted as the largest American military chapel. Chaplain Major General Robert Taylor led the dedication ceremony marking the opening. The item also notes Cornell University’s Law Auditorium is in the Veterinary College and carries a namesake farther in the text.

Biloxi Keesler Air Force Base Robert Taylor Air Force Law Cornell University Law School Veterinary College

Bookmobile Routes and Stop Times Schedule

Schedule lists bookmobile stops with times: Vinvice Scan Holland's Gin Pittman's Store 9:40 to 10:10, Petiusville Howard's Store 10:30 to 11, Locke's Crossroads Hobbs Store 11:10 to 11:40, Elkmont Negro School 12 to 12:30, Elkmont School 12:45 to 2:15, Head's Store Elkmont 2:30 to 3.

Holland Pittman Petiusville Howard’s Locke's Hobb’s Elkmont Head's

Groningen Province gas discovery boosts North Sea prospecting

The discovery of natural gas in Holland's Groningen Province has energized exploration across the North Sea geological basin. Industry analysts call the region one of the liveliest prospects for future energy development and offshore drilling activity.

Holland Groningen North Sea

United Nations Employs 7,000 Technicians Across 125 Regions

The United Nations staffs about 7,000 technicians across 125 countries and territories. This workforce supports operations, logistics, and technical services in diverse locales under UN programs.

The United Nations

Hidden Money and Muttered Plans in the Back Room

A speaker recalls seeing money passing to Number One Son and uncovering three lists of Mother's Day ideas under furniture cushions. The piece hints at whispered back-room discussions and shared knowing glances suggesting a secretive family arrangement.

Broadhead-Cook Windield Mamma Jack Billie Elmer Mother Bobby Jo Anne Leon

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