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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1952

Page

10

The Nation s Today by James Marlow on middle of the road politics

Washington analysis notes Eisenhower and Stevenson as moderate, with Truman-era shifts and broad public demand for change only in crisis. It recalls 1932 to 1948, Roosevelt's four terms, and later limits, arguing voters will compare government efficiency and policy rather than stark ideologies.

Stevenson Truman Franklin D. Roosevelt Herbert Hoover Hoover Roosevelt

Textile Savings Targeted by Formula at Institute

BIRMINGHAM The textile industry expects to save thousands of dollars from Southern Research Institute projects. The institute demonstrated that using certain cellulose derivatives in the siving of yarn will greatly reduce shedding of fibers, which may amount to one pound per 100 pounds of yarn woven.

Birmingham Southern Research Institute

Boneset Tea Once Led New England Cold Remedies

A century ago in New England bone set leaves were brewed into tea as the standard home remedy for colds and fevers, reflecting traditional medicinal practices of the era.

New England

Moral Upturn Pledge Urged by Kiwanis Leader

Nelson Fuller of Centreville spoke to eight Kiwanis clubs urging a moral upturn in the United States. He urged reform through free enterprise, fighting inflation, government thrift, and electing trustworthy officials, stressing youth services and turnout.

Nelson Fuller Centreville Alabama Kiwanis United States Redus Collier B. M. ‘Cornell Woodall’s Robert Evans Tom Bowles Decatur-Huntsville Florence Tuscumbia Hartselle Cullman Huntsville Hanceville Gov. Fuller W. W. Glass Decatur

Sam Pratt Builds Bounce Back Toy Business in New Rochelle

After European currency shocks wiped out Samuel F. Pratt Associates, Sam Pratt recalled a British idea of silent washable rubber building blocks with locking units. He secured exclusive US distribution and the firm is thriving again, proving resilience turns setbacks into success.

Sam Pratt New Rochelle New York Samuel F. Pratt Associates Sam _ Pratt England Pratt United States

Alabama doctors edge toward normal numbers in rural areas

State Health Officer D G Gill reports Alabama now has between two thousand and two thousand one hundred physicians practicing in the state an improvement over last year.

Montgomery Alabama D. G. Gill

Town Creek Civitans Meet at Church with Key Guests

The Civitans Club gathered at the church with President William Lee presiding. A revival begins at the Methodist church Sunday with Rev. Dennis Mayes as visiting preacher and services at 3 PM and 7:30 PM.

Civitans Club William Lee Wesleyan Guild J. C. Whitten Thomas Mansell Wesley Davis Bob Neal Haskell Crisler L. W. Roberts Robert Berryman Abner Berryman G. C. Cockes Hearne Gibson Jr Henry Howard W. W. Brackin Charles Roberson Coach Mills George Baldwin John Yates K. Lee Abrams Methodist Church Dennis Mayes Boaz

Wesleyan Guild Hosts Social and Political News Notes

Mrs Ruth Anderson hosted the Wesleyan Guild gathering on July 21 at her home on Joe Wheeler Highway with Thelma Forbes in charge. A long list of attendees shared refreshments and stories as Cora Almon Lee returned from Chicago after aiding delegates at the Democratic Convention and meeting national figures. Hazlewood schools opened Monday with

Ruth Anderson Wesleyan Guild Joe Wheeler Thelma Forbes Forbes Mildred Houston Etta Sanderson Nita Carter Ann Bradley Emily Mitchell Edna Taliaferro Ora Kimbrell Cora Howard Joel Whitten Cora Almon Lee Chicago Democratic Party Conrad Hilton United States Hawaii Puerto Rico Stevenson Ernest Ives Alben Barkley Alabama Richard Reynolds Reynolds Metals Company Lee John Sparkman Hazlewood

Sale Notice for 1946 Chevrolet Truck in Morgan County

By decree in the case on the relation of Joe H Calvin as solicitor for Morgan County Court of Morgan County Alabama equity Bryan McAfee Register will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the east door of the Morgan County Courthouse Decatur Alabama on Tuesday August 12 1952 during legal hours one 1946 Chevrolet one half ton truck bearing Motor No 1366822 to satisfy the decree Witness July 18 1952 Bryan McAfee Register July 18 25 Aug

Morgan County Court OF Morgan Alabama Bryan McAfee Morgan County Court Morgan County Decatur Chevrolet

Survivors Sought After Navy Trainer Plane Collision

Search crews combed Baldwin County marshlands for survivors of a collision in flight of two Navy trainer planes based at Saufley Field. One aircraft crashed on Weeks Bay shore while the other returned to Magnolia Auxiliary Field near Foley.

Foley Ala Baldwin County Navy Weeks Bay Mobile Bay Magnolia Feld Saufley Field Pensacola

Methodists To Host Youth Caravan At Moulton Church

A Methodist Youth Caravan will work with intermediate and older youth at Moulton Methodist Church on August 28. Led by caravan counselor Mrs. Chester Lee, the team includes Lynda Joy Hightower, Howard Childs, Mary Dawson, and Betty Jo Jenkins, all giving their time.

Moulton Moulton Methodist Church A. L. Etherton Lake Junaluska N. C Chester Lee Hartselle Lee Lynda Joy Hightower Oak Ridge Tenn Howard Childs el Dorado Arkansas Mary Dawson Fayetteville Betty Jo Jenkins Clermont Fla The Methodist Church

Demonstrations teach cleaning machines and metal trays

Miss Lucy Blackburn and Miss Bennie Miller led area demonstrations this week to meet requests from women across the county. Sessions were at Speake school Hillsboro school and Hatton school with good attendance each day.

Lucy Blackburn Bennie Miller Speake Hillsboro Hatton School

Local visits and church revival noted in area parish

The column lists social visits from the weekend including Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Garmon of Florence to the Burchs, and Frank Godwin family from Gadsden to the Hardins. Miss Juanita Craig teaches in the local elementary school. Rev A L Etherton conducts a revival at Salem Methodist church in Limestone county. Mrs Minna Beene of New York visits Jeff Beene and relatives.

Beene N. Y Jeff George Beene Moultam Ernie Marr Memphis Leo Roberson T. D. Littrell Irwin & Dyar Infirmary John Darnell Bessemer Ben Corum J. F. Kimbro Bill Junior Kimbro Lawrenceville H. C. Roberson Lonnie Darnell New Albany Miss Wilson Garmon Florence E. Q. Burch Juanita Craig Roy Craig A. L. Etherton Salem Methodist Church Limestone County Frank Godwin Linda Jean Mary Frances Gadsden J. O. Hardin Johnnie Roberson Haleyville Harvey Pickens Hartselle Dick Roberson Minna Beene Don W. Beene New York City Jeff Beene

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