Cystic Fibrosis Hope Grows Through United Way Drive
Editor notes fifth article on United Way agency services as the 1974 campaign targets 367,661.14 dollars. Carol Hughes outlines CF patient Kathey’s struggle, family burdens, and the National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s support. In Morgan County the annual drive raises about 2,500 dollars, with 55 percent to national programs and 45 percent retained locally for research and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Way
Linda Parham
Kathey
Sherri
National
Morgan County
National Foundation
Alabama
Violet Hopping
Birmingham
Mrs Court Valued as Top Tennis Pro Seals Nashville Victory
In Nashville Barry Court tended his 17 month old son Danny as his wife Margaret earned $7,000 from the Commerce Union Bank Tennis Classic after beating Billie Jean King in a damp finals. Margaret Court remains the circuit’s leading money winner with about $75,000 since January and beat Rosemary Casals in the semi finals.
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Nashville
Barry Court
Danny
Margaret
Centennial Park
Commerce Union Bank
Billie Jean King
Perth
Australia
Rosemary Casals
Matt
Jeff
Mrs. Court
Miss Casals
Rn. L
Prancaig
Durr
Margaret Court
Nashville -Sendes
Mrs Court shines in Nashville tour and matches with Riggs
Inside profile of Mary Wimberley on Mrs Court during the Tennessee tournament. The piece notes her cool court demeanor beside B J s temper and racket tossing. It details visits to Centennial Park and a shopping trip with Barry and Margaret Court, plus Danny Court s close bond with his mother and press conference moments with the microphone. Riggs is mentioned as a challenger slated for September and as a topic of conversation among tennis buffs.
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Lackey
Nashville
Landers
B. J
Danny
Barry
Thomas
Margaret
Bobby Riggs
Riggs
Mrs. Court
Tte WA
Aga Sc
Rosemary Casals
Casals
Miss Casals
Wimbleton
Sugar Daddy
Abortion Law Debate in Alabama Legislature Grows
Alabama lawmakers debate a measure to strengthen abortion law aligning with a January Supreme Court ruling. Senate committee readies actions as House and Senate faces eight legislative days left in 1973. Budget and bond measures loom for Mental Health, Highway, and higher education needs. The report mixes legislative moves with tennis results and personal notes from Margaret Court.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
House
U.S. Supreme Court
Senate Constitutions and Elections Committee
Health Committee
Bert Bank
Tuscaloosa
Senate
Highway Department
Nail Named Loaned Executive for United Way Drive
James Nail, quality control inspection foreman at Prestolite Co., is one of 15 Decatur businessmen assisting Major Industries Division in planning the 1974 United Way campaigns. He has been named a Loaned Executive to help raise $367,661.14.
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Decatur
Major Industries
United Way
James Nail
Nail
Prestolite Co
Educators Prepare for Morgan County School Term
With vacation ending, Decatur and Morgan County educators continue preparations for the new term. Decatur schedules several registration days starting Aug 22 for various grades. first full day Aug 24. Morgan County lists Aug 31 8:10 to noon as class start. St Ann's and Grace Baptist assign early registration across Aug 22 28 for St Ann's and Aug 22 23 24 for Grace Baptist.
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Decatur
Morgan County
St. Ann’s
Grace Baptist School
Emergency crisis line and number guidance
Emergency phone guidance advises calling the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 for personal crises and possible poisoning. If unsure of the emergency number, dial 0 and tell the operator the nature of the emergency. Additional lines show SHS PEGATUA DA and department contacts with nights and holidays numbers 353 4612 and 2321535.
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Children’s Hospital
The
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Charlie Brown
Randy Barnette
Man
Spirit of America
Point Mallard
Charlie
Snoopy
Sarah Bounds
Peppermint Patti
Mary Beth Piery
Lucy
Molly Roberts
Linus
Nancy Reed
Schroeder
Amy Page
Decatur Park and Recreation Department
Mary Wimberley
Mary Wim
Instructional Service Center
SHS
Pegatua DA
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