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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1955

Page

12

New Conductor Julius Hegyi Leads Chattanooga Symphony

Julius Hegyi named new conductor of the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra. A New York City native, he studied at Juilliard, debuted in 1945, and has worked with Stokowski Toscanini and Mitropoulos. He has led orchestras in San Antonio and Abilene and promotes community music education and youth ensembles. His wife Charlotte Barrier Hegyi is a noted pianist. Both will be featured this season.

Julius Heggi Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra Juilliard School of Music Frank Damrosch Town Hall Stokowski Toscanini Mitropoulos New York City New York Philharmonic RCA Victor Symphony City Center Ballet Wagner College Orchestra Amati String Quartet Heggi San Antonio Max Reiter San Antonio Symphony Orchestra Abilene Hegyi Charlotte Barrier Hegyi Texas

Young Folks Ask Advice On Summer Romance And Rules

A mailbag column offers guidance to teens on issues from bathing suit embarrassment to dating limits. It advises mothers to approve or accompany outings, sharing options to balance independence with family safety and budget concerns during summer activities.

Bank Street Welcomes Baby Daughter Paula Joyce

Mr and Mrs Max J Lesser announce the birth of a daughter Paula Joyce on Aug 13 at Decatur General Hospital The family signs celebrate with a placard in Carl's Grocery window drawing neighborhood attention

Max J. Lesser Decatur General Hospital Paula Joyce Bank Street Carl’s Grocery

Empress Josephine Inspires Fall and Winter Fashions

Rome shows by Italian High Fashion Syndicate mix Napoleonic and Indian influences in Empire silhouettes. Designers present high bustlines, narrow waists, and long tunics with rich fabrics, brocades, and ornate embroidery in dramatic, theatrical but contemporary interpretations.

Cele Wohl Rome Empire

Token stoppers sent to doctors after near swallowing

Cathy Goodman a four year old of Petersburg Virginia nearly swallowed a bus token but the token lodged in her throat and doctors collected it.

Petersburg Cathy Goodman

Summer romance advice on handling a dating triangle

The column suggests not writing a letter to break off the steady dating and not ignoring him. It argues friends may misinterpret the situation or the boy may be lonely. It advises acting as if you know nothing and making your letters more interesting, noting summer romances are short lived and he may forget her once he comes home.

Club of Arts Holds Thursday Meeting and Plans Picnic

The Club of Arts met at Mrs. Robert Waltes's home with 11 members attending. After routine business, members worked on copper planters and refreshments were served. The next gathering will be the annual picnic at Delano Park.

Club of Arts Robert Waltes Delano Park

Jaysee Auxiliary Meets at Lyons Hotel for Wills Talk

The Jaysee Auxiliary gathered Thursday at 7 p m in Lyons Hotel English room. James Bloodworth spoke on Wills while Mrs Daren Easter took the co chairmanship of Ways and Means. The group planned a concession stand for the All Star softball game and guests included Mrs Thomas Hurst Mrs Tom Leslie Mrs Jack Walden Mrs Bob Denham Mrs Howard Chamberlin Mrs Karl Bradley and Mrs C A Atkins.

Jaysee Lyons Hotel Henry Lorenzo James Bloodworth Wills Daren Easter Ways and Means Russell Bolding Oo Mobile Thomas Hurst Tom Leslie Jack Walden Bob Denham Howard Chamberlin Karl Bradley C. A. Atkins

Personal Notes From Home Travelers And Visitors

David Simms remains ill at his Seventh Ave West home. Birmingham visits include Mr. Grizzard admitted to Veterans Hospital and Mrs. Grizzard. Mr. Block ill at St Vincent's. Hill of Paris Tenn visits Walker family in Bowling Green and Excelsior Springs. Various families travel to Birmingham to see relatives and attend hospital or nursing events in Birmingham and St Petersburg Fla. Robert Humphrey returns to Nashville after Air Force service. Louis Ling to Memphis for eye surgery. Claudia Fisher graduates from Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Charlotte. Betty Griffin from Anniston noted.

Crawford M. Hill Paris, Tenn Erin Walker Lytton C. Walker Hill Bowling Green Excelsior Springs Z. K. Goode D. L. Humphrey Nashville Bill Denton Mr. Denton Fayetteville Robert L. Humphrey Robert Humphrey Air Force W. C. Fisher Charlotte N.C Claudia Fisher Miss Fisher Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing

Skunks Seen as Pest Controllers on Crops

Readers are reminded that while skunks may kill birds, they are valued for reducing crop pests by feeding on insects and other pests that threaten agricultural yields.

Pi Beta Sigma Entertains At Many Parties

Pi Beta Sigma high school sorority entertained for new members Sue Looney Margaret Ann Wood Martha Ann Head Anne Maples and Martha Ann Turner. Founders and guests hosted daily gatherings including breakfasts tea backward party luncheon trip to Decatur watermelon cutting spend the night dance and progressive supper. Initiation followed uptown Athens.

Pi Beta Sigma High School Sorority Sue Looney Margaret Ann Wood Martha Ann Head Anne Maples Martha Ann Turner Sara Johnson Joyce Cherry Mamie Martin Claire Wilson Mary Virginia Littrell Micky White Littrell Kay Kennemer Shelby Woodroof Judy Hardlw Woodroof Decatur Janis Speaks Barbara Wellden Joy Rosenall Sara Mae Johnson Lynne Gilbert Gilbert Athens

College Requirement Plenty Of Sweaters

The piece highlights sweaters as essential for back to school shoppers across all ages. Cardigan remains dominant with the Orion sweater as a budget cashmere look. Styles include dyed-to-match sets, bulky ribbed knits, and cashmere orlon wool options in various necklines and outfits.

Orion

Festive Tops Pair With Dance Skirts for Tea

Low sweaters with wide boat necklines and short or long sleeves feature jewel sequin or embroidery trims. Paired with a dance skirt these festive tops suit many tea time occasions and offer versatile styling.

Wright Patterson AFB spans 7900 acres with over 1000 buildings

The Wright Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton Ohio covers about 7900 acres and contains more than 1000 structures.

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Dayton Ohio

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Chattanooga Symphony Orch Joe Pope Bessemer Joe Hagler AP Newsfeatures H. T. Sammons Chiropractor Jenn Emm Penney’s Little Vic Smith Clyde B. Smith 6Th Ave Bessie Smith Shellie Biggerstaff Empress Josephine David Simms Seventh Ave D. L. Grizzard Jer, Janice Bobbie Walter Birmingham Mr. Grizzard Veterans Hospital B. R. Ross Jack Ross W. H. Block Block St. Vincent's Hospital Charles Baker St. Petersburg Fla Roy L. Ponder A. L. Matthews Guy Matthews Mrs. Louis Ling Memphis Mr. Ling Betty Griffin Anniston Pi Beta Sigma AP News Sandra Kay Willingham Edward Buddy) Willingham 8Th Ave. SE C. R. Willingham Decature Henry Young Church St Ray House OF Beauty Castleton China Lotus Crystal Castleton Winterling Bavarian Syracuse Pickard Franconia Haviland Royal Jackson White’s Jewelry Store Johnston St
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