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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1949

Page

11

Good Advice for Radio Quiz Show Hopefuls

Mark Goodson and Bill Todman explain how contestants are chosen for CBS quiz shows. They favor pleasant, balanced people over brash types and avoid those who seem too eager or semi professional. Visual quirks like flashing ties or flashy jewelry can hurt chances.

New York Mark Goodson Bill Todman Todman Goodson

Revival Prepares as Cemetery Cleanup and Bible School Draw Near

Friday af ternoon will see a cemetery cleanup in Morgan County Rock Creek with a revival beginning the first Sunday. Rev William Tanner of Bessemer will attend and preach during the week alongside the Bible school. Nearby residents and families in Decatur and Birmingham visited or spent time with relatives here and at Ford, as Idé Oden remains seriously ill at home.

Bible School William Tanner Bessemer Elbert Julian Decatur Malinda Lewis Ed Kullman Albert King Kay Arlin Blackwood Mary Blackwood Lawrence County Numan Turner Lullene Gadsden Louis Tannerloin Lewis Birmingham William “Lewis Roy Oden Virgil Smith Irmel Smith Hartselle Alvin McKay Nashville Will Mason Felton Mason Theo Ralph

Pittsburgh’s mountain climbing railways carry fares

Pittsburgh’s six mountain climbing railways collectively transport over two million fares each year, reflectingTheir role in moving residents and visitors across steep terrain and linking neighborhoods to city centers.

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