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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1966

Page

3

Physical Therapist Serves Morgan County Children

Mrs. Carmen Montgomery works as the new physical therapist for the State Crippled Children's Service, visiting Decatur on the first and third Fridays each month. She serves Lawrence, Limestone, Franklin, Lauderdale, and Colbert counties, stressing that aiding disabled children is an investment in the future, funded largely by state education dollars.

Carmen Montgomery Decatur Morgan Countians Montgomery State Crippled Children’s Service Lawrence Limestone Franklin Lauderdale Colbert Countiaes Children’s Service Alabama Department of Education Jennifer Lorance Jennifer James Roth Lorance Priceville Texas Mrs. Montgomery Crippled Children’s Services Center Minor Hill Bruce Betty University of Alabama

Pioneering PT Dr Montgomery recalls global service

Native of Minor Hill Tenn United States Army nurse during World War II she later joined the National Polio Foundation and trained as a physical therapist. She worked with polio victims nationwide and in Alaska before returning home to raise a family and continue stepping into rehabilitation roles.

Montgomery Minor Hill Tenn University of Tennessee Europe Poli Idemics National Polio Foundation University of Pennsylvania U.S Alaska Anchorage Ketchetan P.T Kenneth E. Montgomery Texas

Glamor Stocks Pace Markets

New York reports upbeat equity activity with electronics leading gains as the Dow climbs to 840.53 before mid-session fades. Trading volume rises to 6.24 million shares, with 1,371 issues traded and Ampex among top gainers, while many blue chips slip and bonds weaken.

New York Electronics General Motors Ford Chrysler Associated Press Ampex Sperry Rand Fairchild Camera Collins Radio Magnavox Bourns Inc General Precision TWA American Stock Exchange U.S. Treasury

New Fishing Bait and Gadget Gadgets Introduced

AP reports a new Bloodhound fishing lure from Boone'sVicksburg Mich that oozes fresh meat scent blood for half an hour to attract fish. Also featured are Magnettes eye glasses clipped to the nose for brow plucking, an Attache Case Game Chest by Dynamic Classics Ltd., and a Plug N Play battery recharger for transistor radios by Dynamic Instrument Corp.

ED Morse AP Business News NEW York (Ap Boone's Toby Distributors Southbridge Mass Dynamic Classics Ltd New York Dynamic Instrument Corp Plainview N.Y

Inexpensive disposable gloves and portable chair offer cheap versatility

Stadri Products Co offers 100 disposable gloves for 2.98, while L. E. Gant Ltd. markets a chrome chair that disassembles to a 5 by 27 inch canvas bag. The chair serves as camp bed or recliner, made of chrome tubing canvas and rubber suspension, via Richmond England supplier. Today in History notes August 13, 1966 with listed past events and anniversaries.

L. E. Gant Ltd Richmond England Manila Wesley M. Merritt George Dewey Hernando Cortez Mexico City Robert F. Stockton Los Angeles Mexico Florence Nightingale

Why Sun Shines On For Billions Of Years

Our sun, a star like millions, will shine for billions more. It formed energy from atomic transformations as hydrogen becomes helium, releasing power without losing sun mass. Its interior remains hidden behind gaseous layers, with central temperature around 36 million degrees, contrasting earlier cooling theories.

Earth

New Products Suppliers and Addresses Listed

Boone's at 221 N Main St Vicksburg Michigan 49097 Toby Distributors Inc Rid 1 Southbridge Massachusetts 01550 Dynamic Classics Ltd 220 East 23rd St New York Plainview Long Island New York Stadri Products Co 147 47 Sixth Ave Whitestone Long Island New York 11357 L E Gant Ltd 9 11 The Quadrant Richmond Surrey England.

Boone’s N. Main St Vicksburg Mich Toby Distributors Inc Rid 1 Southbridge Mass Dynamic Classics Ltd East 23Rd St New York N. Y Plainview Long Island, N. Y Stadri Products Co Sixth Ave Whitestone, L. l

Butcher Hogs Active as Demand Tops at $27

Chicago AP reports demand for butcher hogs remained active on Friday with a 4,000 head lead weighing in at $27, matching the week's high paid on Monday.

Chicago

Area Methodist Youths To Attend B ham Conference

Nearly 5000 North Alabama Methodist youths are expected at the annual conference wide youth rally in Birmingham Municipal Auditorium. Buck Goyer of Ninth Street Methodist Church says 40 from his church will attend. Sessions run 2:30 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:30 PM with Eddie Kilbourne and Rev Jim Armstrong as speakers along with UA and AU athletes. Installation of Conference M Y F officers for 1966 67 will also take place.

North Alabama Jim Armstrong University of Alabama Auburn University

Dow Jones Closing Averages Reported for Aug 12

New York AP listing of Dow Jones closing averages across sectors including Industrials Rails and Utilities with highs lows and closes. The report notes minor changes in various indices and the commodity futures index at 143.67 with an overall close at 547.900.

Stock indices rise and fall on August 12

In New York, August 12, the standard and po er stock listings show 425 Industrials, 25 Railroads, and 50 Utilities with mixed moves. Highs and lows vary across listings as several components trend upward while others show declines.

Boss Reprimands Worker Over Fired Letter Return Rule

A boss asks why the worker is present after a firing notice, noting a return-in-five-days envelope instruction. Mrs Jones asks if the son met at the station while Mrs Smith recalls long acquaintance with the son.

Mrs. Jones Mrs. Smith

Riddles and clues from a classroom origins puzzle

A playful note explains that pupil derives from Latin pupilla meaning a little doll. The feature invites readers to send riddles and jokes to the Tell Me Why column, with a ZIP code request and a nod to the current winner Kevin Graves of Mapleton Utah.

Joseph Dunphy Alton Ill Kevin Graves Mapleton Utah

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