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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1955

Page

10

Elevator Trap in Mystery Thriller Climax Builds Tension

Sara confronts a staged elevator confinement in a suspenseful scene with an impostor who imitates Gerry. Judith investigates a hidden trap as the dial ticks through floors and a mysterious figure looms on the roof, hinting at a larger plot.

Gerry Sara Judith

Decatur Friends Buy Another Bus For Bible School

Decatur friends of the Athens Bible School have purchased a new bus to increase transport. The school previously added a bus last spring but it is now full, and about 80 Decatur attendees are currently enrolled. Those interested in sending children may call 3303.

The Athens Bible School Decatur

Mortgage Foreclosure Sale in Morgan County Alabama

Default on mortgage dated July 14 1952 held by First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Decatur against Carrie Cloud Keel and Ellis C Keel. Property Lot 2 Block 46 Addition 4 Decatur Land Improvement & Furnace Co fronts 40 ft on 5th Ave SE and 140 ft deep, to be sold September 7 1955 at the Morgan County Courthouse to satisfy debt costs and attorney fees.

First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Decatur Carrie Cloud Keel Ellis C. Keel Morgan County Alabama First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Decatur Morgan Block Decatur Land Improvement & Furnace Company State of 5Th Avenue 5Th Street

Forty Chinese Still In U S Who Want Out

U S officials say about 40 Chinese former students remain in the United States seeking to return to Communist China. Unlike 41 Americans held in Red China, they are free to depart at any time. No exact records exist on their number or reasons. some were once restricted, but all have been free to leave since April 8.

Washington U.S China Red China Geneva United States

Canal movement sets 1953 freight record at Sault Ste Marie

Record 128 481 000 tons of freight moved through the Sault Ste Marie canal in 1953. Coronado led cattle across the Rio Grande into what is now the United States in 1540.

Sault Ste. Marie Canal Coronado Rio Grande United States

Sunday Church Services and Schedule Updates

Multiple church notices list Sunday services at Grant Street Church of Christ, Somerville Road church, and First Baptist Church with times for Bible study, worship, and Sunday School. Changes noted include altered Morning Worship at Somerville Road beginning August 21 with double Bible School and a single preaching service.

Grant Street Church OF Christ Somerville Road Doyle Banta

Prayer Service and Choir Rehearsal Schedule

Junior Girls Auxiliary will meet at 8 00 p m. Adult Church Choir Rehearsal follows. The public is invited to attend all church services.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Schedule

Church details for Westminster Presbyterian Jackson Street at Eighth Avenue SE listing Rev George T Hubbard pastor Henry K Richter secretary of church school office and manse phones. Services: 9 40 a m church school 11 a m morning worship 5 p m Westminster Fellowship Wednesday 7 30 p m choir practice.

First Baptist Church Corner Oak Lafayette Streets W. K. Stephenson Esther Wilson Westminster Presbyterian Jackson Street Eighth Avenue George T. Hubbard Henry K. Richter Westminster Fellowship

Mortgage Notice for Decatur Savings Loan

August 4 1955 notice from First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Decatur Alabama lists Russell W Lynne as attorney for mortgagee information Aug 5 12 19 and related proceedings.

First Federal Savings & Loan Association Decatur Alabama Russell W. Lynne

Radio Television Logs and Schedule Fragments

A fragmented listing shows daily TV and radio program schedules with times and show titles across stations including WMSL AM and WEEC TV. Entries cover news, music, theater, sports, and variety programs, reflecting a broad broadcast lineup.

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