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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1955

Page

7

Imposter Gerry Howe in a tense confrontation

Sara confronts a stranger claiming to be Gerry Howe. Judith trusts the man, while Sara accuses a phony after recalling the Automat encounter and ruby's value. Captain Sanders orders identity checks with Jim Peters looming as the twist nears.

Ing Gerry Long Island Sara Gerry Judith Mr. Hone Lucy Miss Dacre Gerry Hone Capt. Sanders Miss Jenkins Automat Sicily Mr. Peters Jim Peters Gerry Howe Sanders

Martin and Lewis Agree to Continue as Comedy Team

After weeks of feuding Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis met with Paramount boss Y Frank Freeman and the studio said they agreed to continue on as America's highest paid comedy team. Prior talk of a splitup ended.

Hollywood Martin Lewis Martin and Lewis Dean Martin Jerry Lewis Paramount Y. Frank Freeman America

Conventiongoers spend average amount in city says AHA

The American Hotel Association reports that the average convention attendee spends 93.69 dollars in the convention city, highlighting economic impact and spending patterns during events.

American Hotel Assn

Dear Miss Dix Birth Gift Etiquette Question

Dear Miss Dix asks if recipients must send a gift after receiving a birth announcement and how to handle potential hurt feelings among friends. The column likely explains social expectations and offers guidance on thoughtful, appropriate responses.

Miss DIX

Rich Puerto Rican brothers seek college insight into wealth

Jose A. Ferre, 52, with three brothers, built a 50 million dollar Puerto Rico and Florida business empire before enrolling for a master’s degree at the University of Miami to learn how to run and expand wealth. He says he learned many good things and aims to make money fast. Ferre and his 19 year old son Maurice, a UM student, reflect on business growth from a small foundry in 1924 to cement, glass, clay plants, mills, a steamship line, docks and a new Miami concrete firm.

Ferre Puerto Rico Florida Maurice University of Miami

Dating Etiquette and Permission Across Genders

A brief note discusses dating norms, stressing that pursuing a relationship requires the other person’s consent and respect for boundaries. It contrasts casual dating with seeking explicit permission and mutual interest.

City units seek rename of Naval Reserve Avenue to Reserve Avenue

In Roanoke, National Guard Naval Reserve Marine Reserve and Air Force Reserve units united in a petition to city council to change the street name from Naval Reserve Avenue to Reserve Avenue. Armories sit on or near the street, reflecting their presence.

Roanoke Armed Services of the United States National Guard Naval Reserve Marine Reserve Air Force Reserve Naval Reserve Avenue Reserve Avenue

Claims suit turned transparent when wet in Charleston suit clash

Claudis A. Hamilton sues Glamor Shops Inc for 20000 claiming a new bathing suit became transparent when wet causing mortification and psychic injury. She alleges crowds saw her semi nude after rising from the sea and a friend tried to shield her.

Charleston S.C. A Claudis A. Hamilton Glamor Shops, Inc New York

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