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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1955
Page
3
Hal Boyle offers a humorous guide to surviving heat waves with tongue in cheek tips. He mocks ordinary complaints and suggests quirky methods like wearing grape leaves, refrigerating shoes, and thinking cool thoughts while stressing keep cool and maintain humor to avoid burnout during hot weather.
In Burbank a private plane crashed in flames killing three people. Actor Robert Francis aged 25, star of The Caine Mutiny film, was found strapped in the pilot seat. Also dead were Audrey Ann Dosch 24 and George Meyer 38, associate of actor Joe Kirkwood. Francis was hailed as Hollywood’s promising young star.
Alabama Education Association groups gather at Auburn's Alabama Polytechnic Institute for a two day workshop beginning Friday. President Dr C P Nelson says 100 teachers from across the state will form an action program, studying public relations, professional relations, teacher welfare, educational policies and legislation. Committees include Kirby Opelika ethics, Johnson Anniston ethics, Culp Livingston welfare and professional relations, Guilford Selma public relations, Vines Bessemer policies, Richardson Auburn heritage, Nelson Anniston legislation, Nelson Montgomery consultant, and an AEA PTA joint committee.
At Windy Hill Beach South Carolina a male martin chased off a mating rival near a fishing pier while fishermen watched as a small shark nipped a finger and a fish dragged a tackle into the sea. The bird drama outshone the fishing as the drama played out over the nesting site.
Sen Bridges and Sen Byrd urged a balanced budget as key to a strong 1956 campaign. They argued tax cuts should not be financed by borrowing and that outlays could be trimmed to balance the budget while revenue stays above forecasts amid a booming economy.
Fifteen members of the Austinville Home Demonstration Club attended an all day camp at Cole Springs near Falkville. They registered at the Austinville clubhouse at 8 30 am then worked on Swedish weaving beads and copper tooling. A meditation followed lunch then a business meeting.
A typical modern jet fighter contains substantial electrical wiring sufficient to complete the electrical circuits of 38 six room residences. This emphasizes the extensive electrical complexity and high demands in military aviation systems.
Delia Powell was celebrated by family and friends at Cullman Lake with a 6 p.m. picnic. Attendees included Judge Newton Powell and family, plus relatives from Decatur Tuscaloosa Chicago and Memphis. Revival services proceed at Falkville Baptist Church daily at 7 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. led by Rev W A Lackie with singing by Rev Daryl Harris.
Jack McCraig and Billy Van Mason left Wednesday for Montgomery where they joined the U. S. team roster for upcoming events.
A fragmented list of daily programs across stations shows names like Rise N Shine, News, Tennessee Valley Jamboree, World Theater, and Love of Life. Partial entries imply a busy broadcast day with varied entertainment, news, and talk segments.
Tennessee Coal and Iron, a U S Steel division, remains closed in Birmingham with 25,000 workers idled after a strike by about 100 railroad conductors. Furnaces banked, negotiations not fully broken, arbitration offered but declined, picketing remains heavy while other local plants stay open.
From Montgomery the boys will go to Lackland Air Base San Antonio Texas. Mrs Austin Couch has been dismissed from Lavenders Clinic after undergoing surgery. Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Bates have moved into the Plemmons home formerly occupied by Mr and Mrs Jack McCraig. Mrs Bobby Puckett and son are visiting Mr and Mrs Noojin Walker for two weeks while Mr Puckett is at camp with the National Guard.
Mrs Earl Gurley Mrs Glenn Greer Valdermosa and Joel Gurley visited with Mr and Mrs Bill Tarpley in Birmingham Monday and Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jimmy Henderson announce the birth of a son. Mrs Henderson staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Felix Sams. Mrs David Johnson and daughter Kathy Ensley visiting Mr and Mrs Richard Legg for two weeks. Dr and Mrs Bill Knight Gulfport Miss announce birth of a daughter. Mrs Knight formerly Margaret Nell Liles. Mr and Mrs R D Gibbons Jeanne and Jimmy returned home after visiting Thorsby. Piney Grove Christian Church near Falkville hosted the fifth Sunday convention of the Northern area Christian Churches. Winfred Couch Falkville led singing. Charles Cox and Rev O G Gilbert spoke. Afternoon session at 4 30 with fellowship dinner at 6. Evening session at 7 30 featured Cox on Christian Youth In Action and Rev Gilbert on The Christian Ministry.
Harvard University libraries house about six million volumes the largest university stock in the United States.
Alabama farmers increasingly view timber as a major crop as per acre fiber from pine equals about four bales of cotton with proper management. Timber land exceeds cotton acreage, and wood fiber use grows even as prices fall, signaling a key expansion opportunity for farmers.
Plans to strengthen and expand farm services will be discussed at the fifth Alabama Farm Bureau Training School in Auburn. Farmers from across the state begin registering at the Student Union Building with vesper services scheduled for Sunday night. Classes run Monday through noon Wednesday, covering activity, membership, policy development, and new rural services.
Antonio Galli from Sao Paulo arrives at Miami airport for a Buenos Aires flight with 13 pieces weighing 62 pounds. The excess baggage charge hits 2240 dollars, more than four times the ticket price.
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